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Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-12-13

proud of her. Claire, Claire, there
has never been in my heart aught Dat
love for you. AS Lady Of the Blended
Rose, as daughter OF a colonel or
Queens Rangers, even in the disguise
OF a dragon. l have never questioned
the depth Of your womanhood. Once
guessed you British spy, yet ceased
not TO love you. Am | to have my
reward? You know little OF me, as
you say, but as an officer and gentle
man. l ask you to repeat again what
you whispered 70 me once yonder I'M
der the stars-do you remember.
dear"
at was only to compel you to leave
ne"
And now it is an invitation to re-
main"
Her eyes were uplifted TO mine.
Slowly / drew her toward me, her
arms We're upon my shoulders. and our
lips rets
e. love you." she said slowly. Yes.
dear, love you"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-12-13
WANTED TO FINISH THE JOB
Pride In His Work, Not Tender Heart,
Was What Induced the Chauffeur
to Return.

They were going along the public
highway at leisurely rate Of forty
miles per hour, when decreptt hen
and rooster started to do the chicken
special-cross the road
The front and hind wheels on the
right side struck the poor, old, stin-
jointed rooster amidships, and with
one squawk he succumbed
Immediately the man at the steering
wheel started to- slow down and to-
look about for a place 20 turn.
His solicitous wife turned to her
seatmate and said:
Isn't that just like his tender hearth
He won't be satisfied unless he goes
back and settles for that rooster. He
just can't bear to feel he has injured
anyone or anything"
Then louder, to her husband, she
said: George, remember that APP
pointment. We haven't any time to-
go back for anything"
CHANGING at the clock near his feet
and at the speedometer near by, he
sighed and said:
You're right, Jennie; but l just
know if | had turned back l could
have killed that old hen just as easy
as ! did the rooster. fudge.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-12-13

request. We found him bounu and
under guard out yonder. as we ap-
preached the house"
And he is here now?"
yes; he was hurt in the fight, and
is still unconscious, but will live.
His reputation"
rs safe. Washington believes he
brought him the news of Clinton's
route of march. and will never know
otherwise"
She arose to her feet. standing
straight and slender before me, the
fickering light of the candle on her
face.
Major Lawrence" she began, Il
wish to get out of here-it seems like
a grave to me-but must speak first.
Oh, am SO glad l have accomplished
what endeavored to do for my broth
er. Captain Grant tried to make me
believe him deserter, but l would
not. When he failed to come back to
me as he had promised, could hardly
determine what my duty was. | knew
came that l should carry these out
myself. We looked sufficiently alike
SO that this could be done with little
danger of discovery. He had uni
forms concealed here, and felt driven
to impersonate him. l do not insist
that did right; | do not know-only
1t seemed right to me. Then-then'
her voice faltered, II met you, again
and again, und II began to doubt
myself. / lad no one to confide in,
no one to advise me- / was simply
compelled to go ahead, and keep my
own secret The only ones i knew
could absolutely trust were our old
house servants"
You doubted me, even?"
Yes, at first, but you must not
blame me. We met strangely; you
were a gentleman and an officer; |
felt sure of this, and was tempted Oft
times to tell you my story. But before
dared do so, you-you spoke of other
things and-and then l was afraid"
Afraid of what?" and l caught her
hand in mine. That a knowledge Of
what you were attempting to accom-
plish would turn me against you?"
Her eyes fell, shaded by the long
lashes.
Yes; once, do you remember l al
most began a confession, when you
spoke of your old-fashioned mother,
and her conception of womanhood.
How could | tell you then that / had
dressed as a man, and played the part
of a spy? IL thought you might de-
spise me, and--and | wished so to
retain your respect. 1t was an acct
dent we were with Delavan that night.
We were endeavoring to waylay
courier, and rode suddenly into his
party. | had to invent tale on the
spur of the moment. Major Lawrence,
now that you know all, tell me the
one thing l must know before we join
the others-would you wish your own
sister to do as | have done?'
mot to pass through the dangers,
surely" | returned eagerly but l
should rejoice at her loyalty, and be
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-12-13
SYNOPSIS.

MatoT lawrence, son OF Judge Law
renee OF Virginia. whose wife was Lee.
Is sent on perilous mission by Gen.
Washington. just after the winter at Val
ley Forge. Disguised in British uni
Form Lawrence arrives within the enemys
lines The Major attends great fete
It0se" from mob He later meets the girl
at n brilliant ball Trouble is started
over a waltz, and Lawrence is urged by
his partner. Mistress Mortimer (The Lady
or lie Blended ROse) to make his escape.
Lawrence is detected as a spy by Captain
Grant of the British Army who agrees
70 a duel. The British Army who agrees
friends and the spy makes a dash for
liberty. swimming river following mar
rev escape. The Major arrives at the
shop of blacksmith. who is friendly, and
knows the Lady of the Blended Rose.
Captain Grant and rangers search black
smith saop in vain for the spy. Law
renee joins the minute men. Grant and
his tram are captured by the minute men.
Lawrence is made prisoner by an Indian
anu two white men. who lock him in
strong cell. Peter advises Lawrence not
60 attempt to escape as some one"
would send for him. Grants appearance
adds mystery to the combination of cir
cu1nStances Lawrence again meets the
Lady of the Blended Rose, who informs
MIN that he is in her house: and that she
was In command of the party that. cap
cured him. The captive is thrust into a
dark underground chamber when Captain
Grsnt begins search of the premises.
finds the place deserted Evidence of a
battle and a dead man across the TIRES
told Col. Mortimer. father of the Lady
or the Blended Rose. finds his home in
ruins. Capt. Grant insists that Lawrence
Ce strung up at once. Miss Mortimer ap-
pears explains the mystery and Law
rence is held a prisoner of war. Law
renee escapes through plans arranged by
the Lady and sees Grant attack Miss
Mortimer Grant IL knocked out by Law
renee, who comes to Miss Mortimer's re-
Net and then makes his escape. Captain
Grants base villany revealed. Lawrence
returns to Valley Forge where learns
nOre of Grants perfdy. Washington
forces Clinton at battle and Lawrence gets
trace of Eric Mortimer. The battle of
Monmouth. Miss Mortimer defies Fagin,
and maddened by the mans brutal words.
shoots him and escapes. Immediately the
battle is on. and Lawrence's party. out
numbered, are reduced TO three men
when the arrival Of the Camden militia
with Farrell completes rout of Fagn's
party.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-12-13
CHAPTER XXxIv-continued.

experienced no great difficulty, my
strength coming back rapidly. There
was wounded Dragon leaning
against the wall. and halfway down
che hall lay another body. face down.
Without doubt this was the guard Fa-
gin had stationed there. Duval paused
TO help the wounded man. but Farrell
and | moved on across the dead guard
10 the open door beyond. Colonel
Mortimer. unable to move, was
propped UP on his pillow. one hand
grasping pistol. With shaking arm
le levelled 1t at us.
who are you? Quick, now!" he
'quavered. "I''e shot one. and I'm good
for more"
You know me, Colonel" and Far
.rell stepped inside 81 am Bull Far
reil; this is Major Lawrence" He
Hooked at us with dull eyes, his hand
falling weakly
l-Farrell-surely, the black
smith. What Lawrence? The-the of
fiCer Claire knows?"
Yes; he's rough-looking object
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-12-13

Then we must get axes, and cut
our way in. Wait here, and / will
bring up some of the men"
l Strengthened up as he left the
room. and my eyes looked into a
small mirror above the open crate.
Good Heavens! Could that be my re-
hection! Bareheaded, my face streaked
with blood and dirt, my coat rags, my
shirt ripped to the waist. l scarcely
looked human. In sudden burst of
anger | reached out and gripped the
mirror, Jerking it savagely. Then l
sprang back. Slowly, with a faint
click Of the mechanism, the mantel-
piece was swinging open.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-12-13
Gravitstion.

The great Newton himself did not
pretend to know what gravitation Is.
He only knew that 1t existed and he
was able to prove how it acted. but
what 1t was in and OF itself ne never
knew Gravitation Is law OF Datnre.
a law of nature. and that is all that
the wisest man is able TO say about
it-unless he is prepared TO talk non
sense 1t is like electricity We know
perfectly we'll what electricity Itself
does but what electricity itself is BAT
fies the profoundest OF scientists and
philosophers
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-12-13

Colo. Il Mortimer Was Proppeo Up
on His Pillow, One Hand Graspins
a Pistol.
admit. but there has been a fight
down below. sir, In which he had a
share. We've just cleaned out Red Fa-
gins gang. We came up here to tell
the good news to you and your daugh-
ter"
The Coloners head sank back upon
the mussed pillow.
my Observation-Disclosures is not
here"
mot here!" cried. aroused by the
admission. Did she not return 10
you
NO; they came for her to so down
stairs tall man with a black beard,
and two others, They took her away
an hour ago. and have seen nothing
OF her since heard the shots, the
sound Of fierce lighting. bat could net
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-12-13
Not to He CatloI1t

Farmer Con one side of the hedge
60 boy on the other side)-Now, then,
my lad, didn't l tell you not to let me
catch you here again?
Boz preparing to run)-All right,
don't make fuss. You amt caught
me yeti-Weekly Telegraph
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-12-13

took him to task upon one occasion
for his levity. Kinney answered.:
We'll. I'd rather preach to laughing
devils than to sleepy ones. as you do.
You make them sleep and | make
them laugh. My congregation will
pass yours on the road to heaven.
bet you a coonskin they will"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-12-13
Its Cause.

why. do they want corporal pun
ishment restored in the schools"
TO whip the young idea into
shape"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-12-13

Some of the charity that begins at
home isn't worth making a fuss about.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-22
PYTHoNs AS PETS.

The Man Liked Them, but They Wers
Not Appreciated by His Wife.
An Englishman who spent much time
In Bengal tells in Blackwood's Maya.
zine about a couple of pythons that
were kept as pets. He says:
Zone hears a good deal about the
snakes, but one sees very little of them
at any time and in cold weather moth.
ing at all. Indeed, the only snakes ]
saw were two great pythons which 6
planter kept in one Of his indigo watts
for his private delectation. He loved to
watch them and feed them and roke
them with a stick and see their fat,
vicious heads drive at 1t with the
speed and force of a steam hammer.
His wife liked them less because
one of them had once escaped from the
vat and wandered into her bedroom.
1t was daytime, and she was resting
from the heat, and, hearing it advance
breathing heavily, she thought it was
her somewhat asthmatical fox terrier
and told 1t to lie down. As 1t seemed
to be making for her bed instead, she
LOOhcO up " uuu ItldI II WIS Ole OIL Tue
pythons looking for a warm place in
which to lie. Her screams brought her
husband, who, annoyed by this esca-
pade Of a pet which his wife had new.
er properly appreciated. thoughtlessly
seized it by the neck, with the result
that In twinkling it had knotted itself
around his arm and nearly pulped fl
before his bearer could arrive and get
1t by the tail.
Two men, it seems, can deal with q
python fairly effectively by grasping
each an end Of 1t, thus preventing II
from weaving itself into the coils that
crush. But no single man is Of much
use, for the reason that he cannot in
the nature Of things grasp and KEEP
taut an eighteen foot length of with.
ing muscle. The planter told me that
as 1t was, his arm had turned black and
blue all over, as IL it had been squeezed
in heavy door, and it was weeks be
fore he could use 1t. But he stiIl loved
his python"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-22
DON'T BE BALD
Nearly Amy One May Secure Splendid
Growth of Hair.

Nearly Amy One May Secure Splendid
Growth of Hair.
We have a remedy that has aided
to grow hair and prevented badness
in SO out of 100 cases where used ac-
cording to directions for a reasonable
length of time. That may seem like
a strong statement-it is, and we
mean IL to be, and no one should
doubt 1t until they have put our
claims to an actual test.
We are so certain Rexall "93" Hair
Tonic will cure dandruff, prevent
badness, stimulate the scalp and
hair roots. stop falling hair and grow
new hair, that we personally give our
positive guarantee to refund every
penny paid US for It in every instance
where it does not give entire salts
faction TO the user.
Rexall "93" Hair Tonic is as pleas
ant to use as clear spring water. II
is delightfully."- perfumed and does not
grease or gum the hair. Two sizes,
so cents and 81. With our guaran-
tee back of it, you certainly take no
risk Sold only at our store - the
Rexall store. The Thomas Drug COM
psny.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-22

balcony being raised, and an instant
later steps were heard in the hall.
Almost paralyzed with fear-no one
to help, no weapon at hand-there
flashed over the prima donna realiza-
ton Of her power Of song. at has
moved thousands" she thought, and
with trembling notes she began to sing
what had been uppermost in her
thoughts before the entrance af the in
truder, Home, Sweet Home" The ex-
quisite voice grew steadier, and it rang
out In its sweetest, purest strains.
Then followed "Old Folks at Home, y
but her audience had gone. The maid
saw a dark figure creep through the
window and steal across the lawn and
out of the gate.
Some weeks later Nordica received
the following letter:
Dear Madame-On the night Of the -
entered your home to relieve you Of al
your diamonds. jewels and money, but ar
angel song rang out in the sweet words Of
mothers songs. and my hand and heart
were arrested, and 1 vowed never, never
again to do aught that would sorrow that
sainted one
am now engaged in honest work Goo
bless you!
Ladies Home Journal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-22
DEATHBED SCENES.

And the Question of Prolonsins Life to
Its Utmost Limit.
Even the frightening Of mans life
by a day may make death easier by
giving him the opportunity Of soothing
a guilty conscience, of signing a will,
Of redressing an injustice, of healing a
breach Of friendship the memory Of
which might imbitter another life, Of
saying farewell to a son or daughter
who had come in haste from a great
distance. Any one who has seen death
beds knows how anxieties of this sort
may darken the last hours and how
their removal may reconcile the suffer
er to death. 1t seems to US that this
talk Of the right to die and the wrong
doing Of doctors in seeking to prolong
q life that is hanging by a thread
springs from the unwholesome senti'
mentalism and the inevitable accom-.
paniment of selfishness which are
among the unhappy notes Of the pres,
ent time.
To the older writer's the death agony
was the final struggle of the soul leav.
ing the body, and by a confusion OF
thought due to the acquired meaning
Of the word it has come to be general.
ly believed that the parting of the spir'
itual from the material part Of man is
painful Those whose lot it has beer
to stand at many deathbeds know that
this is not the case. Sir William Oslel
says that he has careful records Of
about 600 deathbeds. studied particu
larry with reference to the modes OF
dying and the sensations Of the dying
OF these ninety suffered bodily pain OIL
distress Of one sort or another, clever
showed mental apprehension, two pos
tive terror, one expressed spiritual ex
altation, one bitter remorse. The grea
majority gave no sign one way or tao
| other.-British Medical Journal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-22
FILES A SUIT FOR
$4,000 DAMAGES

AS result of injuries sustained last
December while working on the new
Y. NJ. c. A. building at Moline, James
Hanson, carpenter, employed at that
time by the Gust Ed Construction COM
pany, has brought suit against that
firm, in the sum of $4,000, through
his attorney, John K. Scott.
Hansen was standing on a trestle,
taking out some storm windows, when
another workman passed behind him,
carrying two pals of morter and upon
being summoned by the foreman he
placed them on the plank back OF
Hanson and then walked away. Han
son, stepping backwards, lost his bal
ance and the force of the fall injured
his spine to such an extent that he
has been under the doctors care ever
since.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-22
MASONS HOSTSTO
GRAND MASTERS

Delmar d. Darrah Of Bloomington,
most worshipful grand master of IL
hnois Masons, and Louis Block, most
worshipful grand master. of the Iowa
Masons. are to be the guests of honor
at reception given by Rock Island
lodge No. 65S. A. F. and A. NJ, at
the Masonic temple this evening.
Both men will give short addresses
Following the reception. The guests
OF honor will be rendered a dinner
az the Rock Island club this evening
at $50 by officers Of the lodge. The
program arranged for tonight fol-
lows:
Address-Delmar ID. Darrah.
Address-Louis Block.
Vocal Solo-Evan e Russell.
Reading, original poem written for
the occasion-Robert Rexdale.
Vocal Solo-James NJ. Johnston.
lmpersonations-Emil H. Hass.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-22

The Davenport Democrat has the
following concerning a Davenporter
who is well known in Rock Island:
Davenporters liked the record made
by Representative Thomas W. Griggs
in the last legislature so well that
they insist that he shall again be a
candidate for the ONCE, and Mr..
Griggs has consented to allow his
name to go before the primary In
June. Mr.. Griggs is the type of young
man whom it is well to keep in the
public service, when once he is there.
He was an active and diligent repre-
sentative, alert in looking after the in
terests of his constituents, and stand
ing for the development of the state
at large. Scott county will deserve
to be congratulated If large compli-
mentary vote for Mr.. Griggs makes
him a candidate of the democracy
again this summer and later returns
him to his good work in Des Moines.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-22
rarrihIa Tamntation.

"of course" said the man who was
looking out Of the window at the heavy
rain, Il don't believe George Washing
ton was capable Of telling lie. But I
don't consider that cherry tree incident
much OF a test"
Gould you devise a better one"
'Yes. I'd like to know what Wash
ington would have said II he had stood
at the door Of a restaurant on a stormy
night and the waiter had hurried up to
him with a fine new silk umbrella with
an ivory handle and no name on It and
said, Isn't this yours, sirY washing
ton Star.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-22
Gift From Hlbernians.

Urbana, March 22.-The Ancient Or
der of Hibernians of Illinois may in
stall in the library of the University
of Illinois collection of Celtic liter
ature and manuscripts at the sugges-
ton of Edmund ]. James, president of
the university. Champaign county Hi
bernians are planning to urge this
step. Recently the university estab-
lished in its curriculum a course in
the Celtic Language, one of the few in
the United States. 1.-THE Ancient Or.
der Of Hibernians could do nothing
better than to enlarge and maintain
the collection of Irish literature and
Irish archaeology" said Mr.. James.
They should reproduce on the cam
pus one of those famous Irish towers
one of the most characteristic features
of Irish landscape, and put into that
tower, or the library near that tower
collection Of books and manuscripts
and pictures and archaeological speci
mems"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-22
Calors and Liaht.

White has the greatest property Of
rejecting light Of any color and black
the least While white receives the
color it Immediately sends It away
again in the form Of reflected light
Black absorbs light. Lay a white and
4 black piece Of cloth on the snow and
that under the white cloth will remain
as it is, while under the black one it
win melt. This suggests a reason as
to why white garments are coolest for
summer wear. They do not absorb
the heat and light from the sun, but re-
feet 1t Of. In winter the dark abb
serbs the light and accomplishes more
what one wants, so dark clothing is
the common thing for winter use. If
you want a cool house in summer paint
It white.-New York World.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-22
RAPID MELTING OF
SNOW Is DANGEROUS

The past week has seen a rise OF
nearly four feet in the stage of water
in the Mississippi river and if the
melting of the snow continues or rath-
er begins again at the rate it went
just before the recent snow storm.
trouble can be expected. With such
rapid rise in the river, it win mean a
premature breaking up of the ice and
if this occurs before it has been weak
ened considerably, its going out will
be attended by danger.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-22

Every woman knows the luxury of
having soft water at her command, es-
pecially for washing clothes, but Nature
has denied this luxury to many, espe-
cially to those living in cities or in
"hard water" countries.
However, every woman can have soft
water in her home with little trouble
and less expense. The sprinkling of
Gold Dust washing powder in the water
from your taps or well will make it as
soft as the rain water that falls from the
clouds. Gold Dust takes out the mineral
substances that make the water hard and
brings out the greatest cleansing value.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-22

Nothing is of real value in the world
except people. Never hurt person by
a wrong thought or by word or by act.
Never hurt each other. Then go on a
big discovering expedition and find
each other. Never say, THAT person
has nothing in him." for that only
means that you haven't found it yet.
Then, last of all. never think you are
the only person. You are just a part
Of leach other" You are not some
body and the rest OF US everybody else.
We nre each other Life is each other
ness. not ybody-elseness.-St. Mich
OlaS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-22
REFORMED BY A SONG.

Nordiea Saved Her Jewels and Made q
Thief an Honest Man.
Nine. Lillian Nordica, the singer,
once upon returning from a concert
tour decided to go straight to her villa
IN France, accompanied only by her
maid She knew there were no serv-
ants there at the time, but felt no
alarm They arrived in the early even
ing and enjoyed being home again
At nearly midnight they sat softly
talking together. with only the mellow
moonlight flooding the rooms, when
they heard q window OF the south
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-22

Fully nine out OF every ten cases
OF rheumatism is simply rheumatism
or the muscles, due to cold or damp
or chronic rheumatism, neither OF
which require any internal treat
ment- All that is needed to afford
relief is the free application of Cham
pertains Liniment. Give it a trial
lou are certain to be pleased with
the quick relief which it affords. Sold
BY all druggists.