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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-04-18

light, moist touch upon my burning
forehead-and ! imagined ! was q
child once more, back at the old home,
caressed b, the soft hand of my moth.
er But ag consciousness slowly re
turned began to realize dimly where
| was, and that ! was no longer alone.
gentle hand was stroking back the
hair from of my temples, while the
barest uplift OF my eyelids revealed
the folds of dark blue skirt pressing
close to my side. Instantly realized
who must be the wearer. and remained
motlonless until could better con.
troll my first unwise impulse.
She spoke no word, and | cautiously
opened my eyes and glanced up into
her face. For a time she remained
unaware Of my awakening. and sat
there silently stroking my forehead,
he. gaze fixed musingly upon the
window at the farther end of the hall
Doubtless she had been sitting thus
for some time, and had become nb.
sorbed In her own reflections, for !
lay there drinking In her beauty for
several moments before she CHANGED
to glance downward and observe that
| was awake. think the very in.
tenslty OF my gaze awakened her from
reverie. for she turned almost with
start and looked down upon me. Az
our eyes met, warm wave Of color
dyed her throat and checks crimson
why" she exclaimed in momentary
confusion. Il supposed should know
before you awoke. and have ample
time to escape unobserved dis
covered you lying here. You were
resting very uncomfortably when
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-04-18
SYNOPSIS.

The story opens In a Confederate tent
at critical stage OF the Civil War, Gen.
Lee Hpnrts TO Capt. Wayne an important
mcHs1Ge 70 Longstrect Accompanied by
starts on his mission. They get within
III" lines OF tho enemy and In the dark
ness Wayne is taken for a Federal Of
fccr and a young lady on horseback Ia
given IN his charge. She In q northern
Firl and attempts to escape. One Of the
n9iScs gu,cumbs and Gratis, goes thrS,gh
Lady Of tho North arc left alone. gney
Geek shelter in hut and entering Il In
nc dark a huge mastifr attacks. Wayne
The girl shoots, the brute Jus, IN time;
his wife appear and soon party OF
norscmen approach, They are LED by
nun claiming to DO Red Lowric. but vino
proves 10 be Mai. Brennan, a Federal
9tncer whom tho Union girl recognizes.
no orders the arrest Of Wayne us spy
Hand he Ia brought before Sheridan. who
yeals the secret message. Wayne believes
ndlth Brennan To DO tho wife Of Mai.
Brennan. lie is rescued by Jed Bungay,
MO starts to reach Gen. Lee white
room, beneath which he had boon Inn
prboned. lie is introduced TO n Miss
MIinoT arg barely escapes being unmask-
ca, Edith ,hrcnnap recognizing Wayne,
snys Hhc will save him. Occurring pass
thfouRh the lines, they are confronted by
brennan who is knocked senseless Then,
',,,s.'N'' uNl.h Nh1uo Ilhh'h u
dash for liberty. Ho encounters Bungay,
thcy reach tho Lee camp md arc sent
WIN requirements TO JOIN Early In the
battle ot Shenandoah the regiment In
2Ver"helmed, and Wayne, whlio IN tho
S9spltal. ia visited by Edith Brennan.
wayne and Bungny are sent on a scout
ing detail. and arriving at the Minor
place Wayne meets Miss Minor and Mrs.
Bungny, and later Edith appears
Wayne'g detachment In besieged by gucr-
rIl!as, Brennan and his mon arrive and
aid In repell!ng the invaders until res
CulnR party OF bluecoats rench tho scene.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-04-18

first came, and felt II my duty to
render your position rs easy as pos.
sible. did not forget that your ia.
tigue came in our defense"
Gould you not say In yours?'
corrected. But ! have already been
more than repaid Your hand upon
my brow was far more restful than
| can tell you--its soft stroklnG min.
gled in my dreams even before awoke
It brought back TO me the thought OF
my mother. | do not think have had
a woman's hand press back ny hair
since was child"
There was a look OF pain upon YOUR
face rs you lay sleeping, and thought
It might ease you somewhat | Lave
had some experience as nurse, YOU
know" she explained quietly You
mentioned your mother; is she yet
living"
She ia In Richmond. stopping with
friends, but since my capture We have
lost all trace OF each other. was
reported as having been killed In &C
ton, and | doubt II she even yet
knows the truth. Everything is
so confused In the capital that
It Is impossible to trace any
one not directly connected with the
army, once you lose exact knowledge
Of their whereabouts
"Your father, then, is dead?"
''He yielded his life the first year
of the war; and our plantation near
Charlottesville Las been constantly In
the track OF the armies. One rather
important battle, indeed. was fought
upon It, so you may realize that 1t is
now desolate and utterly unfit for hab-
itation"
THE house yet stands?'
THE chimney and one wall alone re-
manned when I was last there" re.
piled, glad Of the interest she exhib-
tied Fortunately two OF the negro
cab,hs were yet standing. Doubtless
these viii! form the nucleus Of our
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-04-18
How osa . svsr damn yc0s- ~
asked graveiy. Captain Wayne, yoI

How osH . svsr damn ycus- N,
asked graveiy. Captain Wayne. yot
make me trust you utterly, and piho<
me constantly in your debt"
Then you realize that | am rightf-
Yes" slowly. but making no ef
fort to release her hands. yet 10 M
other escape possble?"
None within my knowledge"
And you must go?"
II must countess you bid me
stay"
"Oh, cannot: cannot Il such q
cost" she cried, and could feel her
body tremblc with the lntenn.ty of her
emotion. But, Captain Wayne. our
friendship surely need not De severed
now for ever7 | cannot hear TO think
that II should be. am no cold, heart
less migrate, and shall never forget
what you have done to serve me
value every sacrifice you have made
now II. as you say, 1t must be so;
yet surely there are happier days In
store for both OF us--dayl when the
men OF this nation will not wear differ
ent uniforms and deem II manly tc
fight and kill each other"
THE great struggle will certainly
cease, possibly within { very few
weeks" answered. greatly moved by
her earnestness. but | fear the men
engaged in II will remain much the
same in their natures however they
may dress. can only say this: Were
the path clear, would surely find you
no matter where you were hidden"
How terrible II Ia that a woman
must ever choose between such evils"
she said almost bitterly. THE heart
says one thing and duty another all
through life II seems to me- | have 80
much OF suffering In these last few
months. SO much OF heartless cruelty,
that cannot bear to be the cause OF
any more. You and Major Brennan
must not meet; but, Captain Wayne, !
will not believe that we are to part
thus forever"
do you mean that am to seek you
when the war closest
There will be no time when shall
not most gladly welcome you"
Your home7" | asked, wondering
still II she could mean all that her
wards implied. 81 have never known
where you resided In the north"
"Stonington. Conn" She smiled al
me through the tears yet cling
ing TO her long lashes. You may
never come, OF course; yet | shall
always feel now that perhaps you will;
and that Is not like final goodby
Ia III"
bowed above the hands | held
and pressed my lips upon them. Fol
tho moment ] burst not speak. and
then--a voice suddenly sounded In the
hall below:
Il am greatly obliged to you. Miss
Minor; she Is probably lying down
| will run up and call her"
We started az II rudely awakened
from dream, while sudden express
sion of fright swept across her face
"oh. do not meet him." she begged
piteously. For my sake do not re-
main here"
Il will go down the back stairway"
| returned hastily, but do you indeed
mean It! May come to your"
Yes. yes; but pray go now!"
Unable longer to restrain myself.
clasped her to me, held her for one
brief instant strained to my breast,
kissed her twice upon lips which had
no opportunity for refusal
This world is not so wide but that
somewhere in II | shall again find the
one woman OF my heart" whispered
passlonately. and was gone.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-04-18
CHAPTER xxxiv.
A Plan Mlscarrled.

! remembered az hurried down the
back stairway her flushed face, but
could recall no look of indignant pride
In those clear eyes whoae pleasant
memory haunted me. She loved me;
OF this | now felt doubly assured, and
tho knowledge made my heart light,
even while dreaded the consequences
to us both.
stepped out into the kitchen and
came TO sudden pause, facing a table
laden with such variety and abun.
dance OF food as had been strange to
me for many long day. Directly op-
posite, napkin tucked beneath his
double chin. his plate piled high with
good things. sat Ebers, while at either
end beheld Mr. and Mrs. Bungay sim.
ilarly situated The establishment OF
our meeting seemed mutual. The Ser.
geant, apparently feeling the necessity
of explanation, wiped his mouth SO
berly.
Il yos yoost goin' to fill me op NIT
der dIngs like good soldier. Captain"
he said In anxiety.
mo doubt; well. am rather hungry
myself. Mrs Bungay. In memory OF
old times cannot you spare me plate?
II so. will take pleasure In joining
your happy company. Thank you. |
see you have found your man"
81 have tibet. SIR" she answered,
grimly, AN reckon as how he's like.
ly ter stay eft hum arter this"
But you forget he is my guide"
protested. not dlsinclined TO test her
temper. Surely. Mrs. Bungay, you
would not deprive the South of his val.
liable seryices?"
An wouldn't |. now7 An didn't
tibet little whit promise me long
afore he ever did you uns7 Amt he
my nat'rai protector Whut's a lone
female q goin' ter dew yere In ther
mountings wiout no man?"
Come Jed. what do you say7 Are
you tired fighting the battles OF the
Confederacy. and prefer those Of
homer"
Il like ter read all bout fightin' we'll
'nough, but durn It, Cap. 1t kinder
hurts whin they hits ye on Their head
with a gun" His face 1T up sud.
denly. "'Sides, | sorter wanter hev
Marian git 'quainted with tibet thar
.muel O. mine. Beelzebub. He's out thar
now. hitched ter tree. an estin' flt
ter bust his biler--never a durn mark
o. his htae fer all he whit through"
40 N coNTD-:Mna
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-04-18
PlMPLES ON FACE 3 YEARS

81 was troubled with acne for three
long years. My face was the only part
affected, but It caused great dis6gure-
ment. also suffering and loss OF sleep.
At first there appeared red, hard
pimples which later contained white
matter. ! suffered n great deal caused
by the itching. | was In state OF
perplexity when walking the streets
or anywhere before the public.
81 used pills and other remedies but
they failed completely. / thought OF
giving up when nothing would help.
but something told me to try the Cuti-
cura Soap and Ointment. | sent for
q Cuticura Booklet which | read care
fully. Then | bought some CutIcura
Soap and Ointment and by following
the directions was relieved In a few
days. | used Cuticura Soap for wash
ing my face, and applied the Cutlcura
Ointment morning and evening. This
treatment brought marvellous results
so | continued with II for few weeks
and was cured completely. can
truthfully say that the Cutlcura Rem
edies are not only all, but more than
they claim 20 be-" (Signed) G.. Dau-
mel, 1915 w. goth Place, Chicago, ILL.,.
May 2s. 1911. Although Cuticura
Soap and Ointment are sold by drug
gists and dealers everywhere, sam
pie OF each, with 32-page book. will
be mailed free on application to
"Cuticura," Dept. l., Boston
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-04-18
CHAPTER xxxiI.-contInued.


Damn ye. Red told you not to fret"
no yelled. Come on. you dogsl You
could eat EN- up II 20 wasn't slch
blamed towards. There's only two,
and well hang them yet"
He leaped straight up tho broad
steps, his long cavalry sabre In hand,
while II dozen OF the boldest followed
him. Brennan swung his sword high
over head, grasping It with both
hands for death.blow, even as
thrust directly at the fellows throat.
The uplifted blade struck the chain
Of the hanging lamp. snapped at the
hilt, and losing his balance the Major
plunged headlong into the ruck be-
meath. The downward fall Of bis body
swept the stairs.
AS stood there, pantlng and breath.
'ess. woman rushed downward. Be
dieving she would throw herself into
Ahat tangled mass below, instantly
caught her to me.
Don't" | cried anxiously. you
cannot help him. For Gods sake 20
back where you were"
1T Is not that" she exclaimed, her
voice thrilling with excitement. "Oh,
Captain Wayne. do you not hear the
tugles?"
AS by magic those hateful faces van.
ished, disappearing by means OF ev.
cry opening leading out from the hall,
and when tho cheering blue. coats
surged In through the broken door,
was yet standing there. apparently
alone but for the dead. leaning weak
and breathless against the wall, my
arm about Edith brennan.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-04-18

and glanced up at US. his face instant.
ly darkening at the tableau. kindly
assist the ladies to descend; we must
get them out of This SHAMELESS"
He lifted then one by one and with
ceremonies politeness across the
CHASTITY pile of dead and wounded men.
Escort them 20 the library" he
suggested. az hesitated THAT room
Ssill orobabl, be- found clear"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-04-18

He who lends money without secu-
rity borrows trouble.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-04-18

Garfield Tea, for the Ills resulting from I'M
pure blood, Is a remedy OF tried efficacy.
Drink before retiring.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-04-18

Mrs. Wtnslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething. softens tho gums, reduces innamma-
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie, &c bottle
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-04-18

II girl really wants mans love
she returns H.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-04-18

Does a thin woman worry because
she has such q narrow outlook?
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-04-18

A man is always willing to pay what
he owes-if II ia a grudge.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-04-18

Your druggist vii refund money II PAZO ONT
hkNT fails 10 cure any case OF Itching, Blind.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-09-15
SUBSTITUTE FOR AIR IN
TIRES NOW IN OMAHA

It is said that an experienced motorfst
would as willingly ride in q dump cart
as upon inferior tires lacking resilient
features. Although many substitutes for
air in pneumatic tires have been placed
upon the market, most of these sooner
or later developed some disadvantages,
causing the car owner to return to the
air filled tire. The world over, men have
investigated and experimental with all
sorts of air substitutes, with varied sue
cess, until Chicagoan invented Essenkay,
a resilient rubberless composition imper-
vious to boiling, freezing and any degree
of pressure. Long time experiments In
touring cars and delivery service running
into thousands OF cars has shown this
remarkable Essenkay to he in exactly the
same condition when removed for eSami-
nation as when placed In the casing
H. A. Drew has taken the agency for
this locality and secured Farnam street
location. The material is not lquod nor
sticky and can readily be removed In a
few moments and replaced with air.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-09-15

the space. An Omaha room. children's
room and n natural history room are |
those most needed. This extra space Is |
impossible in the present quarters, unless
the building is enlarged Even then the
additional space would soon be exhausted.
Second an elevator. No museum on
the third floor of a building should be
expected to survive, when all specimens,
not TO mention visitors, must go up and
down by means Of the stairs.
Third. a fund from which necessary adj
ditions and Improvements can be sup
piled when necessary, instead of depend
ing entirely upon gifts or the elasticity
of the library fund. 1t should not be
expected that the library appropriation
should cover museum expenses also, and
definite allowance should be made from
some other source for museum equip
ment, purchases and salary OF curator
1t is hardly. fair, OF course, to compare
conditions here with those In New York
but the fact that II was forty years ago
that the Metropolitan museum was put on
a good financial basis ought to offset
our smaller city and newness. In 1872,
when the Metropolitan museum was
started, the state legislature of New
York granted Sl5,O00 year for its en-
penses and all the expenses of the
lature until the museum was 20 years
old. when a purchasing fund of 5000. 900
was left to the museum by bequest.
Started with Exposition.
The Omaha museum was started in 1898.
when letter was addressed to the "ex-
hibitors and concessionaires of the Trans
mississippi exposition, asking for gifts
OF any articles from the exposition, and
offering a place for them In the library
building. General Manderson said that
this would be all the space they would
ever need. The appeal met with a gen.
erous response, and the collection started
then has been steadily increased. Interest
has always been shown In the collection,
and today. II a plea for additional mater
ial for the museum were issued. there
would be whole-hearted response, as be-
fore. But that part which might be called
the museum machinery. the sustaining
power, has necessarily been neglected to
great extent, and Is Of very nearly the
same measure as In 1895. After fourteen
years Omaha should be able to provide
something better Every available bit of
space has been used; every possible ap-
preparation has been made from the
library fund, and still the museum lacks
many absolutely necessary things. If We
are to encourage interest, there must be
room to allow for an increase in useful
ness on the part of the museum. The first
step is to know your museum.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-09-15

collection Of birds. 1t would be an easy
nature study course, by taking a group
Of children to the museum: having case
opened IL desirable, helping identify the
most common varieties and illustrating
by these specimens almost any principle,
from protective coloration to the in
fluence Of environment. A class in
botany might use the Cleburne herbarium
for Identification or comparison; 1t has
excellent illustrations Of the variations
of the same species in different localities.
Other cities allow such work to be done
during school hours, to tighten instead
teacher.
The lecture room, seating 1875. with the
oil below certain grade 1t not sold
use of the stereopticon and any of the
library collection Of lantern slides, Is free
for the use Of the teachers and classes.
Anything within the power of the
museum authorities will be done as will
ingly as by the library proper. 1t Is
merely necessary for teachers wishing to
use these privileges to make arrange
ments In advance.
OF course, many collections are not
complete. There are dozens Of things
which the museum should have and has
as yet. But museum is not q dead
institution, unless forced to be. The way
to obtain more and better collections is
to use and show an interest in those al
ready there. It is through present use
that we may find what is necessary and
desirable for the future.
More Room Is Needed.
Through past use, these things have
already been proved to be necessary: they
may become possible II the people of
Omaha are sufficiently Interested.
First and always, the museum needs
more room, with additional cases to al
low for expansion. At present every case
is full. with no room for more Once
there is room for expansion. 1t will be
an easy matter to find material to fill
Omaha daily bee., 1912-09-15

of its magnitude. The last six months
have been very busy ones for the in
dustries, almost every factory in the
field doing something with view either
TO increasing it's capacity or bettering its
appointments and equipment. A great
many of them have been putting up ad-
ditions, some large enough to double the
former capacity of the establishment
while others have built or leased new
factories. finding their previous quarters
too small for their rapidly increasing
business.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-09-15
PARKS is NOMINATED BY
COLORADO REPUBLICANS

DENVER, Colo, Sept. lA--Unoffieial
returns from many counties In the state
received at state republican headquarters
today practically assure the nomination
of C. C. Parks, regular, for governor,
over p B. Stewart. progressive Accord
ing to State Chairman j. F. Mcdonald,
the figures give Parks lead Of L727
The republican headquarters conceded
the election of Ben Griffith, progressive,
for attorney general, but claims the re-
mainderf Of state, congressional and sena-
torial candidates for the regulars,
Omaha daily bee., 1912-09-15

Amos H. Thomas, new secretary OF the
republican state central committee, Is a
graduate Of the University of Nebraska
with the law class of 1909 He has been
engaged in the practice of law in Omaha
with the firm of Crofoot & Scott since
graduation. During his university course
young Thomas was actively interested In
politics. both college and city. Since
coming to Omaha he has been closely
identified with the work OF the republi-
can party In Douglas county, and for
the last two years has been a member of
the Douglas county central committee.
Amos Thomas is not yet 30 years old,
His home is at University Place, Neh.
Before taking the law course young
Thomas was graduated in engineering and
went sooth for two years. His health
did not permit his continuing In this
work, and he returned to Nebraska to
complete a course in law. In the univer-
sity he was associated with student ac-
tivities. He was member of Phi Delta
Theta and Phi Delta Phi, the legal fra
ternity.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-09-15
To dissolve the Union

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cure biliousness and malaria, take Elec-
trio Bitters. Guaranteed. Only 50c For
sale by Beaton Drug Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-09-15

A. E. Starke of Red Cloud passed
through Omaha last week in Rambler
roadster on his way from Milwaukee to
Red Cloud. He reported the roads
through Iowa to be in excellent condi-
ton and that the farmers and business
men along the way were marking the
roads for the convenience of tourists.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-09-15

Thomas D. Murphy Of Red Oak will re-
ceive '4S' Pierce Arrow 1913 model
from the H. E, Fredrlckson Auto COM
pany this week.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-09-15

The Omaha Tire Repair company re-
ported brisk business for last week.
Everything in the equipment of this firm
is up-to-date and the force in charge Is
made up of experts in their line of work.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-09-15

A 1913 model six-cylinder Stearns-
Knight will arrive at the Wallace Auto
company next week. This car is said to
be the last word in modern equipment.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-09-15

Fl. r. Low of Omaha is now included in
the force of salesmen at the Fredrickson
Auto company.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-09-15

Preparatory for tha Ak-Sar-Ben festiv-
tiles and 1913 exhibit of motor cars, Her
old Sohotker has put in supply of sew
eral thousand Ak-Sar-Ben pennants as
we'll as a number for every make of car
sold in Omaha
Omaha daily bee., 1912-09-15

The Schlentz brothers of David City
were visitors at the office of the Powell
Supply company last week. They report
a heavy sale of cars in the rural dis
tricts this summer.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-09-15
Found i'm Lecture Room.

Instead of such hap-hazard visits, It is
quite possible to use the museum in a
way which leaves more lasting i'm
preston. This can be done most easily
by the teachers, If they use collections in
connection with their school work. This
does not mean that it is necessary to
bring a hundred children and spend
half day, as would be possible in large
museum. But to take one example-thc
Omaha daily bee., 1912-09-15

Dick Stewart returned last week from a
:, ,0O0-mile auto trip through eastern
points. He drove Big Six Mitchell.