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The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-01-18

ly welcome. And Edith and ! were
speaking about you only yesterday.
That is. was, for really do not re-
call now that Edith made any remark
apropos of the subject You have no
idea. Captain Wayne. what hero !
have made you out to be. 1t would
make you positively vain II ! should
confess: why. Arthur has actually be-
come so Jealous that he has almost
forbidden me even to mention your
name In his presence. So when |
want to talk about you am compelled
to go to Edith. She hasn't power to
stop me, you know. but I'm sure |
must bore her awfully. And then to
think that when you stood there Just
now. and saw your gray uniform. |
actually thought the guerillas had
come My heart beats so now ! can
hardly talk But how pale and bag.
gard you look-ls 1t that horrible
wound which troubles you still?"
~ have been discharged from the
hospital only a short time." ] an.
swered. as she paused to take breath.
Indeed, this is my first military serv-
ice for several months. yet am feel.
ing quite strong again. Mrs. Brennan,
then, is still with you?"
"Oh. yes; we have been here all
winter long. 1t has been so dull. for
really nothing has happened. and the
valley is quite devoid Of Inhabitants
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-01-18
Peculiar Vagaries That Have Affected
Men Possessed Of Sudden and
Great Wealth.

A Partisan journalist who had spec
ulated In railway shares won 100000
francs as the result Of lucky ven,
ture Drawing it in gold. he proceed
ed to a hotel. emptted the bags OF gold
in the bed and went to sleep liter
ally in the sands of Pactolus The
man was SO crazed by his good for
tune that he found indescribable
pleasure in reveling in golden bath
Paganini. the violinist. when be re-
ceived the proceeds Of his concerts
The insisted upon being paid in gold).
used to wash his hands in sovereigns
A French novelist. Soulie. wrote a
book called The Memoirs Of the
Devil" It was successful; the pub
fishers paid him for the first volume
$4,000 in gold. The author carried
the gold to his bedroom. poured i
into foot bath, apd enjoyed for nalf
an hour the excitemen' Of moving his
feet to and fro in a bath of gold coins,
smoking meanwhile the biggest Of
Havanas.
A Chicago merchant r. great
wealth. believing certain symptoms in.
dicated that he would become insane
consulted a specialist and under his
advice became an illmate uf-a private
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-01-18
BRAVING MOUTH OF A CANNON
Veteran Of Oak Park, ill.,, Tells Of
Terrible Fighting Experience at
SpottsylVanIa.

A portion OF the battle CT Spottsyl-
vania court house, which extended
from May to May 1S. 1854. staying
for a time the inevitable advance OF
Grants army toward the end OF all
things at Appomattox. is remembered
by F. M. Ellis, an Oak Park. ILL.,.
architect. as one Of the most terrible
portions Of the war that have come
under his notice.
1T was about two O'Clock fl the
afternoon of May H." said Mr.. Ellis,
when our battery was ordered to
take its place ON the line. We were
near turnpike road and advanced
along this, but were soon halted for
a wait of some minutes and sent into
parking at the side OF the road. We
had been there probably not more
than TWO minutes when a shell burst
near by. The captain then gave or
ders to dismount. but Just as the or
der came another shell burst directly
over US. The fuse had been cut q
little longer. A large fragment Of the
shell descended on US and tore the
saddle from the swing or middle team
Of the gun was on, killing one OF the
horses Then we to get out OF the
parking.
The pike was filled with wounded
men going to the rear like the crowd
in a Chicago street. and there were
strings of ambulances continually
passing. We drove against the cur
rent to the place where our batteries
Of long range guns had been set up
and waited there for a while. In or
der to be of service we must be near
er the enemy and in a short time we
advanced beyond our battery line We
descended into a ravine and climbed
the other side, unlimbering our four
guns under the brow OF the hill. Be-
fore US at the right there was open
ground to point half mile distant,
where the timber began. At the left
the woods came almost to the ravine
and here the Second Michigan infan'
try was stationed.
Near the trees half mile distant
a little at our right were four Con-
federate regiments. This point was
supposed to be one Of the weak places
in the Union line. and these regiments
had been sent to make a breach. We
shelled them. and they fanked into
the woods at our left. We were de.
pending on the Michigan men at the
left to have pickets In the woods.
Whether they did not or whether the
pickets were unable to give the alarm.
do not know. l do know that Sud-
denly the Confederates appeared at
the edge OF the woods within twenty
feet of our guns.
I'VE had loaded with two charges
Of canister. and we fired the big
twelve-inch guns in their faces. No
cne could have withstood such firing
at so short range. They fell back.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-01-18
SYNOPSIS.

The story opens In a Confederate tent
at a critical stage of the Civil War. Gen.
Lee tmparts to Capt. Wayne an important
message to Longstreet. Accompanied bY
Sergt Craig an old army scout, wayne
starts on his mission. They get within
ness Wayne Is taken for a Federal Of
fcer and a 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 hut and entering II IN
the dark huge mastiff attacks Wayne
The 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
man claiming to be Red Lowrie, but who
proves to be Mai. Brennan. a Federal
officer whom the Union girl recognizes.
He orders the arrest OF Wayne as a spy
and he IL brought before Sheridan. who
xeals the secret message. Wayne believes
Edith Brennan to be the wife OF Maj
Brennan. He ls rescued by Jed Bungay
who starts to reach Gen. Lee. while
Wayne in disguise penetrates to the ball.
room. beneath which ne had been i'm
prisoned. He Is introduced to a Miss
Minor and barely escapes being unmask-
ed, Edith Brennan. recognizing Wayne
says she will save him. Securing a pass
through the lines, they are confronted by
Brennan. who is knocked senseless Then.
bidding Edith adieu. Wayne makes a
dash for liberty. He encounters Buugay:
they reach the Lee camp and are sent
with reinforCements to Join Early. In the
battle of Shenandoah the regiment is
SverwhelnNd, and Wayne, while In the
hospital. Is visited by Edith Brennan,
wayne and Bungay are sent on scout
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-01-18
REACHED LIMIT OF TORTURE
Real Reason Why Burglar Gave Even
Ing Papers Chance TO Use Effee-
tive Headline.

A burglar broke into a New York
mansion early the other morning and
found himself after wandering aoouts
the place In the music room. Hearing
footsteps approaching, he took refuge
behind screen. From eight to nine
the eldest daughter had a singing les
son. From nine to ten the second
laughter took a piano lesson. From
10 to IL the eldest son got his instruc-
tion on the violin. From II to IL the
younger boy got a lesson on the flute
and piccolo. Then. at 1915, the fam
lily got together and practiced music
on all their instruments. They were
fixing up for a concert. At 12:45 the
porchclimber staggered from behind
the screen. For heavens sake, send
for the police!" he shrieked. Tor
ture me no longer!" And in the even
ing paper there was the headline:
Merry Children Capture Desperate
Burglar"
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-01-18

surprised me, but could not hold on
with one hand and tie with the otner.
See what | mean2" And placing one
slender foot upon a slat Of the trelIis
she lifted herself up until she could
barely reach the refractory branch.
Now" she said. smiling down upon
me. please just hold me here for
moment until secure this end"
My hand was scarcely upon her in
support when the slender slat snapped
beneath her weight. AS she fell |
caught her with both arms. For a
moment she lay. painting aud startled
on my breast; then. as with a little
laugh she disengaged herself from my
embrace. we stood there hand in hand
and face to face with Edith Brennan.
Shall ever forget the look within
her eyes? How plainly saw it. al
though she stood half hidden beneath
the shadow of the vines, Amazement.
incredulity, scorn were expressed
there. yet even as | marked them all
became merged into proud uncon-
sciousness. She would have turned
away without a word. but my COM
panion stopped her.
Edith" she cried eagerly, do you
not see? This is Captain Wayne"
She turned toward me and slightly
inclined her head
- recognized Captain Wayne" was
her calm answer. ''and regret greatly
having intruded upon him. 1t was en-
tirely unintentional. and | have no
desire to remainr ~
could not have spoken at that mo-
ment to save my life 1t fairly stunned
me to realize the construction she so
plainly placed upon the scene just
Q lacted Not so the girl at my side.
Her cheeks flushed with indignation.
and her audacity gave her speech
which made matters even worse than
before.
You are exceedingly free with your
criticisms. Edith" she exclaimed
sharply. as the latter turned her back
upon US. Perhaps It would be as we'll
for you first to ascertain the truth"
You wholly mistake" was the calm
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-01-18
Keeping Hubby Peaceful.

There are two critical periods in a
wife's day-one when her Husband
comes down to his breakfast, the
other when he returns home in the
evening. In the morning he is usual.
~ 1--WE are not speaking Of the par,
agon) grumpy or distracted: IN the
evening he is usually tired and In.
ciined TO bc cross. At both times II
is wise to leave him alone as much az
possible; don't worry him: minister
quietly and pleasantly to HIS wants
The Gts will coon pass under such
tactful treatment, and Richard will
81 himself again.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-01-18
CHAPTER xxvl.-continued.

He looked at me in surprise. Il
reckon, cap. as how ye don't know
much bout whut's a goin' on in ther
valley fer ther las few months" he
said soberly. rubbing down his mule
as he spoke. Tell ye what, thar jist
haint no plantation houses left thar
now, thet's fac, leastwise not north
O ther lines we uns sorter hol' onto
yit Sheridan he played hell with his
cavalry raids. an whut the blue. bellies
left ther burned guerillas an bush
whackers wiped up es clean es a slate
Durn II a crow wudn't starve ter death
in ther, valley now. Why. cap, them
thar deserters an sich truck is or
ganized now till they're mighty nigh
an army. an they don't skeeF fer nuth.
in les ner regiment. see more ner
a hundred an fifty In one bunch up
on ther White Briar two week ago. an
they're worse ner a parcel er pirates.
L reckon as how they got Mariar. out
I'll bet she Civ 'em a hot Of time afore
she done quit"
the north and west of our defending
lines had already reached me-tndeed,
the verification had formed part OF my
instructions: but Bungay's homeIy yet
graphic description made the situation
appear terribly real. and my thought
went instantly forth to those | knew
who might even then be exposed to
this great and unexpected danger.
The very conception of Edith Bren-
nan in such hands as these was agony.
! felt | could never rest until assured
of her safety and since my order
granted me full authority to proIong
my journey. might ascertain whether
or not she yet remained within the
valley.
Jed" / asked, my mind finally set
tied. do you know the old Minor plan.
tation?"
"Or Jedge Minors place? Sure; it's
up on ther south branch of ther Cow
skin"
Have those fellows got down that
far yet?"
Wal, reckon not, but durn II
know fer sure. cap"
How long would 1t take us to reach
there?"
Bout two days, reckon"
turned and looked at my men in
some perplexity. They were scattered
along the edge of the road. and only
one group had taken the precaution to
build a fire. The sergeant lay fat
upon his back on grassy knoll.
"Ebers," | said sternly
He arose ponderous. and came for
ward with decidedly halting gait.
"Vos / sent for?" he asked.
YES" said: Il want you to have
the men get their supper at once. as we
shall be obliged to ride good portion
of the night Get the men to their
supper. We shall go on in - hour"
How often since have smiled at
the expression upon his solemn round
face as he turned ruefully away!
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-01-18

even the negroes have gone hunting
freedom. But Major Brennan and Ar
thur are to be here this afternoon.
and sometime tonight we are all of
is going away together"
Eager as | was to meet Brennan.
mad no desire that we should meet in
the presence OF his wife Better. far
better. would it be for me to leave at
once and without even seeing her.
You say you are about to depart?"
asked. determined to learn all pos
sible regarding their plans. DO you
go North?" ... a., -.e.as .a.a.a
Yes. to Baltimore and Washington.
The guerillas are becoming so desper.
ate in this neighborhood that we are
actually afraid to remain here longer.
they attacked the Cuyler plantation,
only ten miles from here, two weeks
ago, killed old Mr.. Cuyler. turned his
wife out partially dressed in the mid.
die OF the night. looted the house Of
everything 1t contained of value, and
then set it on fire. You see we have
no men folks here. except two ne
groes, who have chung to US because
they were so aged they were afraid
to leave-just mamma. Edith, my old
nurse. and myself 1t seems so lonely,
and Major Brennan and Arthur both
insist it is no longer safe. So they
are coming with a cavalry escort to
take us all North. ! am sure we shall
have splendid time"
You have experienced no trouble,
then. thus tar?" arr
"Oh. none at alive have not even
been bothered by scouting parties. Oh.
do not mean you; you are no bother.
But yesterday there was horrible
man here; he came to the kitchen
door. and asked all sorts of impudent
questions. Mrs. Bungay actually had
to threaten him with a gun before he
would leave" U
rs Maria Bungay here. then?"
why certainly; do you know her?
Isn't she delightful old dear-1ust
as good as man. t
Her husband is with my party.
"Jed-really? Why. do you know.
Maria has got it into her head that
he had run away from her | should
so love to witness their meeting: It
would be most interesting. But you
must come into the house. Captain
Wayne: Edith will be overjoyed to see
you again. although you know she Is
, rau0k
be awfully nice to'be always cool and
calm. don't you Think.
Determined that would not be
tempted. yet hesitated. and my Vi
vacious companions too everything
FLOR granted at once.
foh. before we so IN. won't you do
me a fayor?" she asked. But O
course you Will | was trying to tie
1. 1.tnis grapcsine into place when you
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-01-18
CHAPTER XVII.
An Embarrassing Situation.

An Embarrassing Situation.
1t was we'll into the third day when
we came down into the fertile valley
of the CoWskin. 1t had proven an un-
eventful ride thus far. for we had met
with no adventures and had observed
little worthy OF consideration from
military standpoint
While constantly observant of those
points regarding which had been dis,
patched. my one overmasterIng
thought during all those hours was the
possibility OF again meeting with Edith
Brennan and proving of some assist
ance to her. Her greeting Of me IN
the Federal hospital had been so
swrStly gracious. SO marked with ten.
der sympathy, whiln the memory OF
her words and even more of the look
which accompanied them. had so re-
manned with me in encouragement
that ionged to encounter her again.
God knows what | hoped for. for
knew we'll 1t must all inevitably end
In despair, yet like the moth ] must
continue to SINCE my wings until the
flame devoured me. Now. however. as
we actually drew near to where | sup
posed she might be. felt my earlier
courage fast deserting me- Nor was
! furnished with even the slightest
excuse for pressing on; my orders did
not positively compel me to proceed.
and nothing appeared along the way
to lead me to suppose that harm OF
any kind threatened that peaceful val
ley. Everything meeting my eyes evi-
denced that here. at least. war with
fits attendant horrors had not come.
Totally without the beaten track OF
those great armies which had battled
70 nerceIy for the Shenandoah. It had
been traversed only BY few scouting
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-01-18
Carried Too Par.

Jerome S. McWade, the millionaire
collector Of Duluth. discussed. on the
Narragansett beach. the trend Of mod
ern fiction.
Modern fiction is charitable tt.
women" he said slowly. Perhaps II
is too charitable to women. Wells
and Galsworthy and Bernard Shaw
are not content with letting the won
en- 60 as. far as the men-they LEI
them 90 farther than the men.
They are as unduly charitable as &
Duluth chap who got himself engaged
to notorious fiirt.
Why, Horace. said q friend, 'you
amt engaged to Minnie Manners. are
your
Yes. am, said Horace stoutly
"'Why, Horace. that girls beer
engaged. on ana on. to nearly ever
man in Duluth
Well. said Horace. charltably
Duluth Amt such q big place."
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-01-18

reply. II have not presumed to criti-
else. Why should L? 1t is not mat
ter which interests me in the least.
presume you have no further OBJ
lection to my returning to the nouse?"
She did not so much as deign to
look again at either of us. but as she
moved slowly out Of sight Miss Minor
turned and looked into my face. with
questioning eyes What she may
have read there know not. but she
sank back upon bench and burst
into a merry peal of laughter.
Isn't it perfectly ridiculous!" she
cried. as soon as she was able to
speak. only do hope she won't tell
Arthur"
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-01-18
Wonderful Luck.

Rook-Taylor was always fortu-
nate man, but doesn't 1t seem wonder.
full that his luck should stay with him
to the very last?
Raleigh-How was that?
Rook-Why. he was operated on for
the removal OF pearl which he had
accidentally swallowed while eating
oysters. and when the pearl was ex,
amined 1t was found to be valuable
enough to pay for both the operation
and the Observation-Disclosures
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-01-18
Liked Contact With Gold

asylum For twelve years there his
recreation was piling UP gold coins
and then knocking them over. Al
times he washed his hands in gold
eagles and half eagles At the end of
the long seclusion he returned to his
business and in twelve months con-
firmed the thoroughness of his recov
cry by amassing 100000
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-01-18
RwaIlnwInn Glory.

The little daughter Of wcll-ncWn
Baltimore clergyman recently startled
the family while at breakfast BY sud-
denly exclaiming:
TIN full Of glory!"
what on earth do you mean. childT
the father fastened to ask.
why" exclaimed the youngster, "a
sunbeam just got on my spoon, and
I've swallowed It."
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-01-18
CHAPTER XVIII.
We Capture a Courier.

The girls light burst of laughter
aroused me thoroughly to a sense of
our situation.
You seem to derive much amuse-
ment from a condition of affairs al
most intolerable to me-" | said bitter
ly "a have always valued most highly
the friendship of Mrs. Brennan, but
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-01-18

The man who hides his light under
bushel Is sometimes surprised to
find that the sun still shines.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-01-18

Thousands of Consumptives die every
year. Consumption results from a neg
lected cold on the lungs. Hamlins Wizard
the chest and draw out the Inflammation.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-01-18

You will notice that the man who Is
always talking about how hard he
had to work when he was young 10
usually behind with his work now.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-01-18

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate
and invigorate stomach, liver and bowels.
Sugar coated, tiny grauules Easy TO take
as candy.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-01-18

There are two kinds Of suffragettes
the unhappily married and the un-
happily unmarried.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-01-18

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
druggists refund money II II fails to cure. E.W.
iROVE'S signature ls on each box. 25c.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-01-18

When baby has the Group Rivo HoxsIe's Group
Kennedy. u Is positive, swift and sure TO cure
No opium. Guaranteed by A. p. noxsle. " cents.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-01-18

The fellow who is out for the dust
doesn't always clean up fortune.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1912-12-28
NOTICE OF DELINQUENT TAX

Eureka windfall Mining Company
Personal property. boilers. engines.
machinery. tanks. etc. sitasted at the
windfsli Mine in Secret Canyon, Eu-
reks County. Nevada. vslue......... t25.ooo.oo
improvements. mill building. shaft
house. shops. boarding house. bunk
house and dw eliing. situated ct the
windfsll Mine in Secret Canyon. Eu-
reka County. Nevada. vslue........... 10000
Fee simple TO Patented mines, Jim
Crow. Jim Grow Extension. Southern
Cross. Elmer. Elmer Fraction. Wind
fall. windfsll Fraction. 2-G. May. and
May Fraction. value 500 90
---
Total value ssO.soo.oc
Total tar. .toS4.4o
Penalty .......s........... osA
Publication. .................. 400
IOtAi ss.s-........s.- ..toet
STATE OF NEVADA. l..
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1912-12-28
Have Faith In Yourself

The Calumet offers the following good
advice: Have faith in yourself, young
man. Don't imagine that the other fell
low is q superior creature. and that you
have got to step aside and let him pass
you on the road to success. Don't get
the idea into your head that all Of the
worthwhile things in the world are be-
yond you. They are not. But they
will be until you bring yourself around
to the point where you can size up your
own powers and abilities. and get to
know yourself. Have faith in yourself.
Believe in yourself. Trust in yourself.
Honor yourself. Rely OF yourself. Be
yourself. Anyway. you are as good as
the next man. and, perhaps. very much
better. Ten chances to one, the other
fellow is putting . mental premium on
your ability. and classifying you as 9
winner.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1912-12-28

Mormon church. and also his Golconda
Cattle Company. which owns $1,000
acres.
1.-THE big Dunphy ranch near Battle
Mountain Is for sale with away over
100, 900 acres. So is the Grayson. ranch
real Beowawe. in Eureka County. with
$1,000. The II ranch held by the Boyd
estate is also for sale at q low price. All
these lands are Pretty nearly certain
to fall into the hands Of the Mormon
church.
"That institution stands ready to d.
nance every needy settler until he gains
strength to stand alone and he will give
his trade to the Zion Coop. for the bal
ance Of his days. Why shouldn't he?
Over q million acres of the best land in
the Great Basin is going fast and will
be forever lost to California business
men. Morgan Hill is the only man l
know of who is cutting his land up for
small farmers"