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The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-04-27

services insisted tina. no occurrence
of the defense should prevent our
meeting, If we both survived. Now
he endeavors to sneak away like a
whipped cur. l demand satisfaction
at his hands, and If it Is refused l
shall denounce him In both armies
My cheeks burned, but before l
could control myself sufficiently for
answer, Moorehouse spoke.
But. Brennan, see here" he said
anxiously, surely Captain Wayne has
served you we'll. Is this trouble be-
tween you so serious that no amends
are possible?"
None, short Of . personal meet
ing"
Captain" and the perplexed fed
eral commander turned toward me.
have you any word Of explanation In
this unfortunate AFFAIR.""
Very little." I answered. Il am
not even aware that I have done In
jury to Major brennan, purposeiy or
otherwise. He has not so much as
honorsd me with Information - to bis
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CHAPTER xxxIV.-continucd.

Well, / suppose shall be compelled
TO let you and Deelzebub go, but it will
prove serious loss TO the cause OF
tho South" l said. my thoughts in
stantly turned by mention of the mule
to matters of more importance. Il ex-
pect there will be lively times up
sour way"
"Ye kin fist bet thar WILL" en-
Enthusiastically. It'll be nip and tuck,
reckon, but I'm mighty hopeful O
Nariar. Thet dern muel he needs ter
be took down a peg"
Sergeant" l said, did you send out
party to bring in our horses and the
sabers!'
1T vos all done already; der horses
vos found und der swords"
How many men have we lost?"
Der vos five kilt, Captain; dot vos
It vos hit nit der ear off; Sands
ID goin' to die, und maybe Elliott will
not get some better; come cddcrs vos
hurled"
How many men does that leave us
at for duty?' l asked decisively, push
ing back my plate and rising from the
table.
"Derc vos twelve, Ca ptain. NIT me-
That will do" said. I'm half an
hour from now have the men ready
Tor the road" and turned end left the
room.
We must depart at once. More than
ever now realized the necessity for
haste. hoped to meet the officer com
handing the Federal detachment who
ma come TO our aid, pay him the Gus
tomary marks Of respect. and get
away without again coming in contact
With Major Brennan. l felt myself
pledged to this course OF action.
A sentry stationed In the lower hall.
way informed me the officers were
messing together in tho f.cat rc-:or
ma l ut once headed that way.
yeuoed. however. to visit the wounded
10Y moment. spoke chcesiiy to my
"ou. hLd tnen, opening The dcol
@caetiy. entered the room which had
~ left In possession OF tho Kuer
nuns. With the exception OF broken
omdows and bullctscarred walls 1T
Y evidence remained OF that contest
vaich had ragged here with such fury
~ Few hours previously. There
30 numerous dark stains Ipcn the
spsa. but much Of the furniture had
"a tcstc:sd to place. while . cheer
u' VOID Are cracked in tho oper
III. Before Il three mea were sit
uss smoking. white upon a ANAL table
saoes Il tel. elbows rested a fat bot
uAnl.Ad BY several glaSses.
aA8ie glance auGcsd 70 tell mo ta>,
vses Federal cava.ryns1. one bsial
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-04-27
the red-faced lieutenant whom ! had

the reCldceQ lieutenant "uOH udo
already met
Il am seeking the commander ct
this detachment" | explained. as
they glanced at me in surprise at my
entrance unannounced. Il am Cap
tain Wayne, in charge of the Confed-
crate troop which was engaged In de-
Tense OF this house"
portly man with a strong face, and
wearing a closely clipped gray beard.
arose from comfortable armchair
and advanced with hand extended.
Il am Captain Moorehouse, in com
nand," he answered, cordially, "and
an very glad to meet you. Will you
not join US? My second lieutenant,
who has positive genius in that line,
has unearthcd a few bottles of rather
choice whisky which We Will divide
most gladly"
Il thank you" | replied, anxious to
meet him as pleasantly as possible,
but am eager TO get away upon my
duty as early as may be. and have
merely intruded upon you to explain
my purpose"
Nonsense" he insisted. Duty
Is never quite so urgent as to require
a waste OF good liquor. Captain Wayne.
permit me to present my officers
Lieutenants Warren and Starr. Sec
ond New Hampshire Cavalry"
The constant haunting fear Of the
Majors possible entrance at any mo-
ment rendered me extremely uneasy.
and anxious to be away. Undoubtedly
this feeling exhibited itself in my man
ner, for Captain Moorehouse said
finally:
Il realize your natural anxiety to
be off, Captain Wayne, and while we
should be very glad to keep YOU with
us indefinitely. yet l trust you will
feel perfectly free in the matter
Il thank you greatly | answered.
rising as l spoke. My duty is of such
a nature, and has already been SO
long neglected that l feel every mo-
mcnt of unnecessary delay to be
crime. ! wish you a pleasant return
within your own lines. and an early
cessation Of hostilities.
had shaken hands with them all,
and turned toward the door, congratu-
lating myself on escaping thus easily,
when a new voice broke suddenly in
upon my dissatisfaction:
Il trust Captain Wayne is not IN
tending to depart without at least a
word with me?"
It was Brennan. He had entered
unobserved from the second parlor.
FRANKLY" l responded, Il hoped !
might"
Have you forgotten, then, our COM
pact, or do you simply elect to ig-
more it?"
! saw the others exchange quick
glances Of amazement, but l answered
coolly:
The latter supposition Is more
nearly the truth, Major Brennan. !
felt that after what we have just
passed through together We could
both afford to ignore the past, and
consequently was hoping to escape
without again encountering you"
Indeed" he exclaimed. sarcastic
ally. But l might have expected
it. Gentlemen" ard he turned to-
ward the expectant group, this man
and l have a personal grievance OF
long standing unsettled. have
sought him for months in vain. When
he came last night to our assistance
before l even consented to accept his
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-04-27

more prosperous days had been dedi-
Gated to the curing of the leaf, did
we perceive any signs OF the presence
Of our antagonists. They were stand
ing upon the further side, directly OPP
posite the door. and both bowed slight
ly as we approached. The Captain
came toward us slowly.
1T is to be greatly regretted. gen
tlemen," he said, with ceremonious po-
likeness, that we have no surgeon
with us. However. neither contestant
has any advantage in this respect.
Lieutenant Cation. may ! ask if the ar
rangements as already completed have
proven satisfactory to your princi-
pal?"
Entirely So"
Then If you will kindly step this
way moment we will confer as to
certain details"
Brennan was leaning in negligent
attitude against the side of the build
ing, his eyes fastened upon the ground,
the blue smoke Of cigar curled laZ-
lily above his head. l glanced toward
him, and then sought to amuse myself
watching the queer antics of gray
squirrel on the fence rail beyond. |
felt no desire for further thought, only
an intense anxiety for them to hurry
the preliminaries, and have the affair
settled as speedily as possible. I was
aroused by Moorehouse's rather nasal
voice
Gentlemen, will you please take
your positions. Major Brennan, you
will stand three PAGES to the right
Of that sapling, facing directly south.
Captain Wayne, kindly walk straight
| west from the shed door until you
come opposite the Majors position"
noted Brennan throw away the
stump OF his cigar, and then l walked
slowly forward until l reached the
| point sSgned me. My heart was beat
ing fast new. for fully realized the
probabilities OF the next few minutes
and felt little doubt that serious in.
jury, If not death, was to be my por'
ton. Yet my trained nerves did not
fail me, and Outwardly l appeared
fully as cool and deliberate as my op
ponent. Years of constant exposure to
peril in every form had yielded me a
grim philosophy of fatalism that now
stood me in most excellent stead. In
deed. l doubt not, had chosen to put
1t to the test. my hand would have
proven the steadier Of the two. fol-
Brennan's face was flushed. and he
plainly exhibited the intense animos
ity with which he confronted me-
How peculiar the mind often op
crates in such moments Of exciting
suspense. 1 recall remarking a very
slight stoop in Brennans shoulder.
which l had never perceived before
I remember wondering where Moore
house had ever discovered tailor t.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-04-27
CHAPTER xxxV.
The Last Resort of Gentlemen.

/ found the library deserted. and
paced the floor for fully half an hour
before Cation appeared Stung as |
had been by Brennan's harsh, uncall-
editor words. yet shrank from the
thought that | must now meet him In
deadly combat Ii was no fear of
personal injury that troubled me; in
deed I do not recall giving this the
slightest consideration, for my mind
was altogether concentrated upon what
such meeting must necessarily mean
to Edith Brennan, and how 1t would
affect our future relationship. This
was the thought that swayed and mas
tered me. | had pledged myself to
avoid him, and indeed had used every
means possible to that end. The time
was none too long. yet my mind once
thoroughly settled as to my duty to
her, became calm again. and conf
dent in the outcome. When Cation
entered. flushed and visibly excited
from what had evidently proven an ac-
rimonious controversy, ! greeted him
| with a smile.
you appear to have experienced diff
| ficulties in regard to Details" ! said
curiously. .
There was much unnecessary talk"
| he admitted, but matters have been
at last arranged to the satisfaction OF
all concerned. You are to meet at
once, in the rear Of the big tobacco
| shed. spot entirely removed from OBJ
servation. / have been comIe!led to
accept pistols as the weapons, as we
have nothing else here at all suitable
| for the purpose-cavalry sabers being
| far too cumbersome Lieutenant Starr
chances to possess two derringers ex-
actly alike. which we have mutually
agreed upon. hope this is satisfac-
tory to you. Wayna?"
| Il am not precisely an expert. but
that does not greatly matter. Who acts
for Brennan"
Captain Moorehouse, rather against
his will, l think"
Very well, Cation; am perfectly
satisfied, and am. indeed. greatly
obliged to you; yet before We go out
l desire to speak a word or two with
the utmost frankness." ! stood facing
him, my hand resting lightly upon
the writing table, my eyes reading his
expressive face AS my second wish
you to comprehend fully my actions,
and the motives that inspire them. II
they are in any way unsatisfactory to
your mind you may feel at perfect lib
erty to withhold your services. l am
now. and always have been, opposed
to dueling: | believe it wrong In prin,
ciple. and a travesty upon Justice: but
it is a custom of the South, a require
ment among officers Of our army. and
after what has just occurred between
Major Brennan and myself l cannot
honorably refuse any longer to go out
Major Brennan has deliberately placed
me in a position where l cannot avoid
meeting him without losing all stand
ing in my corps sought to escape
but was prevented by accident; now
simply yield to the inevitable.
feel confident you will not misconstrue
these words; you surely know me SUI
Aciently well SO as not to attribute
them to cowardice. I shall face him ex
actly in accordance with your ar
rangements, asking nothing upon my
part, yielding him every satisfaction
he can possibly desire-but l shall
fire in the air"
He stared at me incredulously, his
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-04-27
When Beeeher "Hoilered."

Coming home from the mornins
service one Sunday Or. Beecher threw
himself on a lounge and said. in tone
Of deep detection: Il believe that vas
the worst sermon | ever preached.
Ono of his daughters protested that
she had seldom heard him when he
was more energetic. "Oh. yes. Vas
the impatient reply. When ! haven't
anything to say always boiler. The
Outlook
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-04-27

give 50 .hocatr- 9, % u.s. co.,, nd
.5,anv .rr.,v. .....,. .,.,.......-i IN
two bird. f,r,.f,b a., -. .r.. Il . Of
a ,yea o-rcsi,c L,~..f st,r,. l..,n
smiled - mvyc}f c.,r % e o..e If
the Young o.lee1s h... L..ar ?r l~ar
before. Yet wish il ali. ! r-na.aei
k.enle chs.ryaat ana fully ;..a,e OF
each rlcrer!ent r>aar BY the ,tress On
mo fed su.y C..o,, accent tie. ;iar.
ringer handed him and to-t Il caro-
iG,iy. tha long. sim. b,Ge barrel ;eoh-
in. deadly enough Is lie hcid il up be-
tween NE and The e.,y Then Moore
house approached brennan with is
Fellow III his grasp. and the Lieutenant
crossed over, and stood beside re.
Here IS the gun W4yae," he
side, and sincerely hoHo you
have changed vCur decision There Is
no mercy in Brennans eyes"
so | notice" ! answered, taking
the derringer from him. and examining
it with some curiosity. bat | shall Go
as l said. nevertheless. II is not any
sentiment of mercy feel which spares
him. but a duty that appeals TO me
even more strongly than hate
BY Heaven, I wish it We're other
wise"
who gives the word?' | questioned.
Il do: are you ready"
Perfectly"
! held out my hand, and his fingers
| closed upon 1t with warm, friendly
! grip. The next moment Brennan and
l stood. seemingly alone, facing each
| other. as motionless as two statues.
| His coat was buttoned to the throat.
his cap-visor pulled low over his eyes.
his pistol hand hanging straight down
at his side. his gaze never wavering
from me- / knew he was coolly. de-
! liberately measuring the distance be-
| tween US with as deadly purpose as
any murderer The almost painful
stiffness was broken by Cation, and !
marked the tremor in his voice.
Are you both ready, gentlemen?
| Il am said Brennan.
Ready" replied
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-09-07
]UGH GANG HAS
REGION At MERCY
WIpSS Element Has Ter.
Orized Cumberland Co.,
Pa, And Officials Are
After : Them

or a number OF years laWlessness
marked the history oil CumDer-
d county, Pa. Despite the siren
IS efforts OF the district attorneys,
state police and the law officers OF
ippensburg, there still remains a
me of utter disregard FOR peace
d righteousness that may kindle in,
flame at any moment. The digging
of Shippensburg has not helped
iota.
1t is said that the township con.
rs an organized band of thieves, as
Id as the robber barons OF the Ole
Us when civilization was at low ebb
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-09-07

Bile Compound has done more for me than
all the doctors. feel it my duty to tell
you these facts. My heart is full of
gratitude to Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound for my health. Mrs.
HARRIET E. WAMPLER, 524 S. Ransom
Street, Ottumwa, Iowa.
Consider Well This Advice.
No woman suffering from any form
If female troubles should lose hope I'M
til she has given Lydia E. Pinkham s
Vegetable Compound a fair trial.
This famous remedy, the medicinal in
gradients of which are derived from
native roots and herbs, has for nearly
forty years proved to be most valua-
bic tonic ard invigorator of the fe-
male organism. Women everywhere
bear willing testimony to the wonderful
virtue of Lydia E. Pinhham's Vegeta-
bic Compound.
II you want special advice write TO
Lydia L. Pinkham Medicine Go. Conf
dGntiaD Lynn, Mass. Your letter will
be opened, read and answered by n
woman and held IL strict confidence.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-09-07
CAMP sTocKER BREAKS UP.

Camp Stocker at mouth of Opequon,
broke up Friday qvenins and the va
rious fishermen in the party returned
home last night. Thursday night there
were a number of guests at the CANT
md this morning some OF them took d
big mess of fine mesh out of the live
box as joke. For a time the Other
fishermen thought the fish had beer
stolen and there was lots of excite
ment.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-09-07
WINCHESTER FAIR.

The Cumberland Valley Railroad
will sell tickets to Winchester, Va,
during the Winchester fair, from Sept.
to Sept. L, good to return until
Sept. IA at regular excursion rates.
Also on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs
day and Friday. Sept. 10 to IS inc.
tickets good to return day following
date of issue, will be sold at special
low rate of 50 cents for the round
rip from Martinsburg. For time of
trains consult local ticket agent. TAT
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-09-07
SHIPPING TO HONOLULU.

The Fit-And Wear Manufacturing
Company successor 20 the old Shen-
andoah Pants Company, is shipping a
big lot Of their product to Honolulu,
ahieny pants. This factory is having
he biggest era of success in its his
.ory and the new management has
worked up large trade in addition
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-09-07
Jill Concrete Hood,
Then Yelled For Help

Former Police Officer Bill Wigging
n, whose 300 pounds cannot pre-
mt him from being hustler and
'od mechanic, has been making some
ce Improvements to his home, on
3Fd street where he likes to keep
iugs neat and in good shape. After
erythiug else had been done to Bilrs
tisfaction, he concluded to place a
oncrcte hood on top of the chimney,
calculating to make the hood down on
the ground and then lug it up a ladder
n his back and place it in position.
Bill made the hood in fine shape and
lowed it to get good and hard Then
acing a ladder against the side of
g house he pulled off his coat, spat
his hands and prepared to trip
chilly up the ladder with the hood
one hand But the blamed thing
5uldnt bulge when he tackled it,
d Bill yelled for help. Officer Nc
onald responded, and with the able
istance of big derrick the hood
u, placed in position. Bill had
lightly miscalculated the weight Of
he thing, as it weighed when finished
bout 400 pounds.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-09-07
MADE INVESTIGATION.

The members of the board of affairs
made tour in investigation Friday,
looking into matters of public inter
est. Among other points visited was
Rosemont addition, where it is pro-
posed to extend the water system.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-09-07
LEAVES FOR ARIZONA.

Mr. ]. II. Piper, o. Berkeley Place
IS gone 10 Tuscon. Ari., where he
i'll engage in railroad work, resumine
old place there Mr.. Piper return
/ to Martinsburg from Tuscon about
months ago, and spent the sum
er here.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-09-07

tr ble in all its
Dire a d full form s /;
shooting pains all
over my body, sick
h e a d a h e, spinal
weakness, dizziness,
d epres sion, a n d
everything that was
horrid. | tried many
doctors in different
parts of the United
States, but Lydia E.
Pinkham s Vegeta-
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-09-07

to this export business The plant is
working every day up to the minute
and three nights each week.
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IOWA WOMAN
WELL AGAIN
Freed From Shooting Pains,
Spinal Weakness, Dizziness,
by Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.

Ottumwa, Iowa. % For years I was
almost constant sufferer from female
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-04-18

through her fingers. The abrupt CUES.
tlon startled mo almost into full con.
fession, but fortunately my eyes
CHANGED to fall rpon her wedding.ring.
and Instantly crushed the mad words
back into my throat
Because It Ia right" replied slow.
ly. feeling each sentence as a death.
blow. For me to remain can mean
only one thing. For that am ready
enough. II thought you desired II, but
dare not choose such a course my.
self"
You speak in riddles. what is the
one thing?"
"A personal meeting with Major
Brennan"
The high color deserted her cheeks,
and her eyes met mine In sudden IN.
quiry. "Oh, no. mol" she exclaimed
with energy. You and Frank must
never meet In that way. You mean
duel?"
bowed gravely. 81 was permitted
to aid in defense OF this house only
by pledging myself to Major Brennan
afterwards"
But why need It beat least now
that you have stood together as COM
rades?"
Il fear" said quietly. that fact
will not count for much. We both
fought inspired by your presence"
"Mine!" | hardly knew how to in.
terpret FER tone.
Certainly: you cannot be ignorant
that Major Brennan's dislike ia based
upon your friendship for me-"
But there Is no reason" she STAN
niered. "He has no cause"
fills reason ! must leave him to ex.
plain" interrupted, TO relieve her evil
dent embarrassment. His words. how
ever. were extremely explicit: end to
ignore them by departure ID 70 i'm.
peril my own reputation In both arm
leu would do so for no one else N
the world but you"
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CHAPTER xxxIII.


A young officer, whose red face was
fendered extremely conspicuous by
the blue Of his uniform. led the rush
of his soldiers as hey came tumbling
CALAMITY into the hall
up there, mem" he cried, catch.
Ing sight of me. and pointing. Get
that Johnny with the girl"
AS they sprang eagerly forward over
tie deal bodies lltterIng the floor ut
the foot of the stairs, Brennan scram-
bled unsteadily to his feet. and halted
them with imperious gesture.
Leave him alone!" he command,
ed. THAT is the commander OF the
Confederate detachment who came to
our aid. The guerlllas have fed down
the hallway. and are most of them
outside by now. Wayne" he turned
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-04-18

home when the war ceases; theT
will prove q trife better than tho
mere sky"
THE south is certainly paying a ter
rible price for rebellion" she said SO
herly, her fine eyes filled with tears. Il
am sure have tarrled hero quite rs
long as should. now that can be Of
no further service"
As she gathered her skirts In her
hand preparatory to descending the
stairs, yielded to temptation and
stopped her. Right or wrong | must
yet have one word more
81 beg Of you do not desert me SO
soon. This may prove our final meet.
Ing -indeed. fear It must be; sure
ly, then, 1t need not be 30 brief a
one?"
Our Anal meeting?"
She echoed my words as though
scarcely comprehending their mean
ing.
Yes" said. rising and standing be-
fore her. How can we hope 1t shall
be otherwlse7 am not free TO re-
main here, even were It best for other
reasons. for am soldier under or.
ders. You undoubtedly will proceed
north at the earliest possible moment.
There Is scarcely probability that in
the great wide world we shall meet
again"
Tho war will soon be over; perhaps
then you may come north also"
Il scarcely expect to do 80. My
work then will be to Join with my com.
rades in an effort to rebuild the shat.
tered fortunes OF Virginia. When the
lines Of lives diverge 30 widely as
ours must, the chances are indeed few
that they ever meet again"
But surely you can remain here un.
I'll we leave?" she questioned. evident
ly striving not TO reveal the depth
OF interest she felt In the decision. 1T
will not be until tomorrow that all de-
tails arc arranged so as TO permit OF
our departure had supposed you
would certainly be with us until then"
Mrs. Brennan!" exclaimed al
most passlonately, do not tempt me!
Your wish is temptation most din.
cult to resist"
why resist, them"
She did not look at me, but stood
twisting handkerchief nervously