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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-04

Would Be to swim 6ilt. ana II the?
done that we could pound 'em over
the head with the oars-the least III
tie thing sinks you when you're III
the water" But this murderous fancy
OF his failed to interest Betty.
Presently they heard Sherrod and
Bunker come up from the shore VIII
George. Slosson joined them ana
there was a brief discussion, then an
interval of silence, and the sound OF
voices again as the three white men
moved back across the Held IN the
direction Of the bayou. There sue
ceeded 8 period Of utter STIFFNESS.
both In the cabin and In the clear
Ing, a somber hush that plunged Bet
~ yet deeper Ia despair Nlio
thoughts assaied her. thoughts against
which she struggled with all Inc
strength OF her Will.
In that hour or stress Hannibal was
sustained by his faith In the Judge.
He saw his patrons powerful ana
picturesque Intelligence applied TO
solving the mystery OF their dlsap-
pearance from Belle Plain: II was In
conceivable that this could prove
otherwise than disastrous TO Nj. Slos'
son, and he endeayored TO share the
confidence he was feeling with Eetiy.
but there vas something 30 forced
and unnatural in the girls voice and
manner when she discussed his con-
lectures that he quickly fell into an
awed silence. At last, and 1t must
have been some time after midnight.
troubled slumbers claimed him. NO
moment or forgetrulness came TO Bet
~. She was waiting for what-she
did not knowi The candle burnt low
er and lower and finally went out and
she was left in darkness, but again
she was conscious Of sounds from the
room below. At first it was only
word or a sentence, then the guarded
speech became a steady monotone
that ran deep into the night. Even.
tually this ceased and Betty TANGLED
she heard s0bs.
(To Be Continued.}
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-04
Steals Burglar Alarm.
ITO Be Continued.}

San Francisco, Cal.-betrayed by n
burglar alarm he had stolen, Joseph
Sullivan was captured BY detectives
attracted by the changing OF the gong
and was sentenced to three months in
lull. Sullivan purloined a suitcase be-
longing to II. l.. McGovern, inventor
OF burglar alarm. In his haste 10
get away, Sullivan did not STOP to OK
anime the contents Of the grip. ana
was about to make his escape when
the delicately balanced alarm went on.
The changing could be heard for q
block.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-04
Find Bullet in Appendix.

Lawrenceburg, Tnd.--Stricken with
appeudicitis while on hunting trip.
benjamin Kramer died before help
could reach him. Surgeons found
loaded cartridge IN his appendix.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-04

this they came to the corn-tield which
lay between the house and the high
road. Following one OF the shock
rows they hurried TO the mouth OF the
lane.
HANNIBAL | don't want to tell the
Judge why I am leaving Belle Plain
IA bout the woman, mean" said
Betty.
You reckon they'd kill her. don't
you, Miss Betty, ii they knew what
she'd done?" speculated the boy. 1t
occurred to him that an adequate eX-
PLANTATION of their flight would require
preparation, since the judge was at
all times singularly alive to the slight
est discrepancy OF statement. They
had issued from the corn-iield ant
went along the road toward Raleigh.
Suddenly Betty paused.
"iIark." she whispered.
"lu were nothing. Miss Betty said
Hannibal reassuringly, and they hur-
rid forward again. Ii the utter still
ness through which they moved BETTY
heard the beating OF her own heart,
and the soft and all but inaudible pat
ter OF the boys bare feet on the warm
dust Of the road. Vague forms that
resolved themselves into trees and
bushes seemed TO creep toward them
out OF the nights black uncertainty.
Once more Betty paused
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-04

"George-" - 9 .s'.ss
"Oh, it you. Missy.
Yes. wish YOU to. drive me into
Raleigh" said Betty, and she and Han
nibal entered The carriage.
.'All right, Missy. Yo'-all ready TO
me to go along out o. here?"
"Yes--drive fast, GeOrge!" urged
Betty.
Its right dark TO- fas' driving
Missy, with the road jes' amin TO to
bus yo' springs with chuckholes!"
He had turned his horses heads In
the direction of Raleigh while he was
speaking. Its scandalous black in
these heah woods. Missy--I 'clar' l
never seen it no blacker."
The carriage swung forward for per-
haps a hundred years, then suddenly
the horses came to a dead stop.
go along on, dar!" cried George,
and struck them with his whip. but
the horses only reared and plunged.
Hold on, niger said a rough
voice out Of the darkness.
What yo doin'?" the coachman
gasped. Don yo' know dis de Belle
Plain carriage? Take 20 hans often
dem HOSES bits:"
Two men stepped to the side Of the
carriage.
SHOW your light, Bunker" said the
same rough voice that had spoken be-
fore. Instantly hooded lantern was
uncovered. and Hannibal uttered a cry
OF terror. He was looking into the
face of Slosson, the tayern-keeper.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-04
The Servant { rob1em Solved.

Come in the that has rrv"'oni2ei cooking
able the food 1T
decided
nnon TO find the piping hot ready to % on the table
All this is accomplished electric clock n thermometer
And last but least Of the principle OF tho hre
be accomplished by this Electric AUTOMATIC 9 " co''
greater than CT cooking.
nj he vnccl
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1912-01-26
FEAT OF A MACGREGoR.
Wonderful Physical Strength That Was
Used to Good Purpose.

OSSC &c 1ooC purpose.
Sir William MacGregor was the hero
of such an adventure as one expects
ordinarily to read about only in fiction
of a certain hue.
The steamship Syria. with lot of
Indian coolies on board. struck on
rock about twelve hours from Suva.
the capital Of Fiji
DR.. MacGregor. then acting colonial
secretary, organized relief expedi-
ton, clambered over a broken mast
that was the only path to the emf
grants and again and again returned
with a man or woman on his back
and sometimes child, held by its
clothes between his teeth
A man Of vast physical strength.
MacGregor wanted it all for his final
feat Down below on the reef was a
woman who had fallen overheard. had
got at the spirits and was mad with
drink. The captain of the ship and
police officer who had gone after her
were being swept out to sea. Mac
Gregor slid down rope, caught the
knot of the woman's hair in his teeth
and with his hands seized the two men
and dragged them both into safety.
He went back to Suva in a borrowed
suit of pajamas. having left all his
clothes and good deal Of his skin on
the coral reef.
Modest. like many heroes, Mac
Oregon left himself out of his own re-
port. and it was from the governor
that the queen first heard the whole
story.-London Graphic.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1912-01-26
THE PAUSE AT DINNER.
Grim Story of an Englishman's Ban
quet In Egypt.

Grim story OF an Englishman's Ban
quet In Egypt.
How completely in any domestic
emergency the master can count on
his Berber servants is illustrated by
this grim anecdote from Mrs. E. L.
Butchers book. Egypt as We Knew
It," An Englishman OF very high rank
in the Egyptian service wished to give
In his own house a dinner party to the
prime minist6 md other Egyptian
and English notab.cs. He was a bach
elor and did not often entertain, but
he spoke to his servants and told them
that he particularly wished the dinner
to be successful.
The Egyptian, or, rather, Berber,
servant has quick sense for the hon
or of ''our house, as every good serv.
ant calls his masters abode So the
servants bestirred themselves. and the
guests sat down to an excellent din.
ner beautifully served.
Good fish succeeded good soup, and
then there was pause. The host
talked his best. but began to feel nerv-
GUS. However, after q delay hardly
IOLS enough 10 attract the nOtlce or
the guests the even procession of dish,
es began again, and the evening was
most successful
After the guests had departed the
host said word of praise to his head
servant and then remarked:
by the way, there was rather
long wait after the fish. Why was
thatp
May it please your excellency, the
cook died of cholera"
what"
But investigation put the fact be-
yond doubt. The cook. attacked at
the last moment, but anxious for the
honor of the house. had worked on
till he fell dead at his post. and his
body had been then hastily laid aside.
and the marmiton finished the cooking
learned this story after the Eng
lishman had left the country. never
heard that any of the guests suffered
or even knew what had happened.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1912-01-26
Charles Reade as He Ate.

One of the strangest men in regard
to his diet was Charles Reade. Writ
ing about his meals at the Garrick
club. one of his friends placed one of
his menus on record: He took cauli-
flower. flanked by jug of cream, as
first course and great salad to follow.
washed down by curious drinks Of the
shandy -gaff order. He would drink
coffee associated with sweets, black
pudding and toasted cheese to the
amazement Of any onlooker."
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1912-01-26
How to Make SAUSAGE.

To every twelve pounds of meat take
three tablespoonfuls of salt. three of
black pepper. six of powdered sage and
one teaspoonful of red pepper Grind
the meat through the mill. then mix
in the seasoning thoroughly. Let stand
half an hour. then grind again. stuff
and hang up in a dry. cool place. After
they hang a week or ten days. or until
the skins are dry. take down. rub well
with corn meal and place in a wooden
box with brown paper between each
layer. Sausage may also be kept fresh
If fried. placed In Jars and covered
with the drippings. II not sufficient
make up the deficiency with melted
lard. Keep the jar we'll covered in a
sool place-Farm and Ranch.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1912-01-26
A Close Relation.

Bess-What do you think? Her aunt
brought Tess only a string of cheap
beads from Europe. Jess-Well. what
more could she expect from a close re-
Acknowledgements
Blessedness consists in the accom-
plishment Of our desires and In our
having only regular desires.-St- Au-
gustne,
Morgan County republican., 1912-10-10
w. N. w., Kansas City, No. 4o-.1e12.
ARRESTlNG FLIGHT OF TIME
German Scientists Advise the Eating
Of Ess Shells by Those Who Ap-
proach Old Age.

Two Germans, deep thinkers-Pro-
that egg shells eaten increase the
power of resistance against the with.
ering blight of time add weight to
the body, activity to the brain and
strength to the heart; that they de-
stroy injurious bacilli, prevent inflam-
and energy. This reminds me, Phil
ip Hale writes in the Boston Herald.
or the preparation advertised In Lon
don thirty or more years ago as re-
moving superiiuous hair, being an eX.
cellent substitute for table butter,
none genuine unless stamped on the
blade. Eustace Miles, the English
court tennis player and vegetarian,
says he had an old nurse who used
to eat egg shells and crunch them JOY
fully between the teeth that happened
to meet, and she said she ate the
off inside OF the throat" The discov.
cry of the German scientist is peculi-
arly welcome to dwellers by the
ocean, for 1t Is well known fact that
II you do not break egg shells tho
witches will put out to sea in them to
wreck vessels, and II you burn the
shells the hens will cease to lay.
Furthermore, as eggs are now absurd
ly high-even case eggs--in the neigh
borhood It seems a pity to waste any
part Of them.
Morgan County republican., 1912-10-10

timents. "But ] have no feeling OF
mercy for your leaders, none for Muir
rell himself. Put down your guns!--
you can only Kill us after we have
killed Murrell-but you cant Kill the
law! II the arch conspirator dies in
this room and hour. on whose head
will the punishment fall?" He swung
round his ponderous arm in sweep
ing gesture and shook fat but ex.
pressive fore.hnger in the faces OF
those nearest him. "On yours-and
yours-and yours"
Across the space that separated
them the judge grinncd his triumph
at his enemy. lie had known when
Fentress entered the room that a
word or sign from him would pre-
cipitate a riot, but he knew now that
neither this word nor this sign would
be given Then quite suddenly he
strode down the aisle, and foot by
foot Fentress yielded ground before
his advance. A murderous light
flashed from the judges bloodshot
eyes and his right hand was stealing
INC lhJ'N A'ii' VI .-sS tboN'
Look out--he's getting ready to
shoot!" cried frightened voice
Instantly py doors and windows the
crowd, seized with ineypilcable panic,
emptied itself into the courthouse
yard. Fentress was caught up In the
rush and borne from the room and
from the building tNhen he reached
the graveled space below the steps he
turned. The Judge was in the door
way, the center ol a struggling group;
Mr.. Bowen, the minister, Mr.. Saul
and Mr.. Wesley were vainly seeking
to pinion his arm
"Draw--damn you.' lie roared at
Fentress, as he wrcnched himself
free, and the crowd swayed to right
and left us Fentr'ss was seen to
reach for his pistol
MIR Saul made last frantic effort
TO restrain his friend; he seized the
judges arin just as the latter's hngeT
pressed the trigger. and an instant
later Fentress staggered back with
the judges bullet in his shoulder.
Morgan County republican., 1912-10-10
this result: that when II. Judge took

this result; that when the Judge took
occasion to call at the tavern, and the
hostile nature Of his visit was en-
phasized by the cautious manner OF
his approach. he was greatly shocked
to discover that his Intended victim
had sold his business overnight for
small lump sum to Mr.. Sauls brother
inlaw, who had appeared most op-
portunely with an offer.
Pegloe's fight created something OF
a sensation, but 1t was dwarfed by
the sensation that developed day or
SO later when It became known that
Tom Ware and Colonel Fentress had
likewise fed the country. Still later.
Fentress' body, showing marks OF vio-
lence, was washed ashore at wood.
yard below Girard. 1t was conJec-
tured that he and Ware had set out
from The oaks to cross the river;
there was reason to believe that Fen
tress had in his possession at the
time considerable sum, OF money.
and 1t was supposed that his COM
panion had murdered and robbed him.
or Wares subsequent career nothing
was ever known.
These were. after all, only episodes
In the collapse OF the Clan, sporific
manifestations OF the great work OF
disintegration that was going forward
and which the Judge, more than any
other, perhaps, had brought about
This was something no one ques-
toned, and he quickly passed to the
ilrst phase Of that unique and peculiar
esteem in which he was ever after
held. His fame wdened with the sue.
ceeding suns; he had offers OF help
which impressed him as so entirely
creditable to human nature that he
| quite lacked the heart to refuse them,
especially as he felt that in the i'm.
| provement of his own condition the
world had bettered itself and was
moving nearer those sound and right.
eOus ideals OF morality and patriotism
which had never lacked his indorse.
ment, no matter how inexpedient II
had seemed for him to put them into
| practice. But he was not diverted
| from his ultimate purpose by the
| glamour OF present popularity; he
was able to keep his bleared eyes
resoutely fixed on the main chance
namely the Fentress estate and the
| Quintard lands. 1t was highly i'm
| portant that he should go east to
| South Carolina to secure documentary
| evidence that would establish his own
and Fentress' identity; to Kentucky
where Fentrcss had lived prior TO his
coming 10 Tennessee
Early in November the Judge sci
out by stage on his journey east: he
| was accompanied by Yancy and Han
Morgan County republican., 1912-10-10
CHAPTER xhXill.-(Contlnucdl

What does this ridiculous muckery
nean?" he demanded hnrs hIy MIR
Sheriff. as a member OF the bar,
protest. Why don't you clear the
building?" lie did not wait for l,ctta
to answer him, but continued. Where
Is this man Hues?"
"Yonder, colonel by the captain"
said Belts.
Il have n warrant for his arrest.
You Will take him into custody"
Watt" cried the judge. Il repre-.
aent Mr. liues. ! desire to see that
warrant"
But Fentress ignored him. lie al.
dressed the crowded benches.
Gentlemen, II IL a serious matter
forcibly to seize a man without author.
ity from the courts and expose him
TO the danger Of mob violence-Mr.
Hues Will learn this before we have
done with him"
Instantly there was a noisy demon
stration that swelled into burst OF
applause, which quickly spent itself.
The struggle seemed to have mar
eo"NN ~ "h 'oHltSt
supremacy between Fentress and the
Judge. On the edge OF the rallied on
space they confronted each other: the
colonel. IA tall. wellcared for pres.
ence; the Judge, shabby and unkempt.
For moment their eyes met. while
the judges face purplcd and pa;ed
and purpled again, The silence deep.
ened. Fentress' thin lips opened
twitched. but no sound came from
them: then his glance wavered and
fell. lie turned away.
Mr.. Sheriff" he called sharply.
"All right. colonel"
Take your man into custody" or
dered Fentress. As he spoke he hand
ed the warrant toward Belts. who
looked at It. g.inned. and stepped to
ward Hues lie would have pusheC
the Judge aside had not that gentle
man. bowling civilly. made way to-
him.
In my profound respect for the Law
and properly constituted authority
yield to no man. not even to Colone
Fentress." he said, with graciou
gesture. Il would not place the slight
Morgan County republican., 1912-10-10

nibal. from neither Of whom could no
bring himself to be separated; and as
the woods. flaming now with the
torch OF frost. engulfed the little
town. he turned IN his seat and looked
back. lie had entered It by that very
road, a beggar on foot and in rags; he
was leaving II In broadcloth and fine
linen. visible tokens OF his altered
fortunes. More than this. he could
trust his hands deep down into his
once empty pockets and hear the
clink OF gold and silver. The Judge
slowly withdrew his eyes from the
last gray roof that showed among tho
trees. and faced the east and the fu.
ture with serenely confident OK.
preston.
(To BE coNrINuEDt
Morgan County republican., 1912-10-10
HARD TO SEE.
Even When the Facts About Coffee
are Plain.

1t is curious how people will refuse
to believe what one can clearly see.
Tell the average man or woman that
the slow but cumulative poisonous
effect of caffeine--the alkaloid in tea
and coffee-tends to weaken the heart.
upset the nervous system and cause
indigestion. and they may laugh at
you II they don't know the facts.
Prove 1t by science or by practical
demonstration In the recovery of cof-
fee drinkers from the above condi-
tions. and large per cent OF the hu.
man family will shrug their shoulders.
take some drugs and-keep on drink
ing coffee or tea.
Coffee never agreed with me nor
with several members Of our house
hold" writes a lady. ut enervates.
depresses and creates feeling OF
languor and heaviness. 1t was only
by leaving of coffee and using Postum
that we discovered the cause and way
out OF these Ills.
THE only reason. / am sure, why
Postum Is not used altogether to the
exclusion Of ordinary coffee Is. many
persons do not know and do not seem
willing to learn the facts and how to
prepare this nutritious beverage.
There's only one way-according to
directions-b II fully Is minutes.
Then 1t Is delicious" Name given by
Postum Co. Battle Creek, Mich. Read
the little book. 1.-The Road to Well.
| ville," In pkgs "There's q reason"
| Ever read the shove letters A new
| Oae appears from time TO time. They
are genuine. true, and full Of human
| lAterest. Adv
Morgan County republican., 1912-10-10

the tavern keeper had known that he
should experience intense embarrass'
ment in meeting the Judge; this WAS
now a dreary certainty
You reckon he means near all he
saysY" he had asked. his tat sides
shaking,
I'D take his word heap quicker
than would most folks" answered
Mr.. Saul with conviction.
Pegloe promptly had a sinking spell.
lie recalled the spuiling OF the can
dies by the Judge. an extremely de-
pressing memory under the circum-
stances: also the reckless and head
long disregard OF consequences which
had characterized SO many OF that
gentleman's acts. and his plans
shaped themselves accordingly. with
Morgan County republican., 1912-10-10
SYNOPSIS.

~. r.,
mi in ~ H. r,rv e - a "i ,". sto,y ~, 70
80 r. ,lr,,'a h dS we pa
nt p'1tp 10 " pe 500, ana us
Sn,n,oS a"h r.a' "a .he 2"htrs; 'ne
T,t' us' ~ Wy IuDJeci q. ulsou ussloh %
VaomS'' hhp"" ha b'dneh, ana Boo
iIs,.yd ,,ts,,,., w" Ia Hfahhipa' Mayne
r"Iibn,, ,.,,y(i,. s'itn IL oa tne o.h
Yancy t.js huw be nd nd"n,tJ % ,bp bapbearaiWis pea Wa
S'I,,f.,d - ~ L. ""yS > 'Ie bar9ny' pHl re
- yaa,p u'.' -. uny hhpmigus' ol t.e
MirrcI 81 }rionJ H'P ua"',,Ddl n,ti,, uapta,h
i mu,t'', ,h IL ifiohd ~ Ihe 2uintards' APP
pny ~ nn"a tIrst,olS hnput tne par
,Wyy.l ~ ,IHp'" r,.1 aI = 1'rn'yh mn "heh ran
ana' ,nT, s niiiMli"I Dy DaSe BIount, zap
81 VA, ,'..,a ,'.a ,nrnsi'he @ aho secures
!i,u n"y' ihh.y appears before SQUIRE
,h, ,ii',., ~ ~ '!S,Ha,stn WIN .9sts ipr
,he iI,rriyoa ip"iliIy.a' h,'oy MhIioy: lt.ehG oi
,ni, ,,i,,,'iii' ~ a. oii. i.1ul'c. WIN ,ap-
h, ,i e., y" ,,u ."i.'s ms attriL.Ioils oi'
i".,, h.t, '.n - reg ,en py Bruce thrringtoh'
Harryy,,,,,,s ~ .I' ior per tennessee l!Ofi'..
, a., iTt,pu lIh.s the same htaS. fhhcy
smI mn iihmnihIi disappear with Murre!l on
W ,','Ii n,a ma'i iini'tnai hrtrHes az ,e nome
Dzss IN og bay rice h Jadg " an 9Ti
& &'i,' "Irnu. MGfrsII arrives az judge
n nWni' ,hNeh1'sh tafhlIy on fatt rescue
"n'y, ,"np " hpphfchtly dead. iTlce
VI o,'ahS ~, yIL h''i ana Larrlng'on arrive
SGn,I ,';'i s@thi'IhG @ things to ne juiSr. nan
49, ~, "i'' h"''y he"t again. MurrcH ht-
I,s,3' nars IN Enlle Plain Is playing for big
s,.ah' ia, y, ihh'y awakes from long dream =
,,,'', ,roI N,'"p OF hphth the raft' Judge Irice
i1' h''"hE u,sc"'.r"s IN LOOKING up
,Imn u'I'h; 'hhtics norton young
ninria,,ai ni!aih,"I' VINO a. sist5 the Judge ls mys-
trrlUusIy assaulted. Norton informs car
i uin' Noftnh - inyst"ilously shot. More
ins ~ ~ ni"l ron - plot; ne plahs upfIs'
Morgan County republican., 1912-10-10
CHAPTER xXxlV.
Good Times Coming.

II was not stranae that number OF
gentlemen In and a.out Raleigh yield
ed to an overmastclinS Impulse to Wis
II newer lands, nor was it strange
that the initial steps looking toward
me Indulgence Of their desires should
have been taken in secrecy. Mr.. Peg
loe was one OF the first TO leave: Mr.
Saul had informed him Of the Judges
declared purpose OF shooting him on
sight. Even without this useful mint
Morgan County republican., 1912-10-10
Almost Entjrcly.

Dick" Quay, at the Congress hotel
in Chicago, was talking about no.
torious politician.
And he's worth eleven millions,
Mr.. Quay ended
And Is an entirely self-made man,
too, | believe" said correspondent.
Entirely So" Mr.. Quay answered,
except for nine thick coats of white
wash that have been applied to him
by various investigating committees
Morgan County republican., 1912-10-10

1t Is easier to 80 broke in a hurry
than 1t is to get rich quick
Morgan County republican., 1912-10-10

Rudely Interrupted.
This is the parting Of the ways
"Who left the switch open?"