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but it VIII not permit her TO sneeze
gracefully.
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MS WinslOw.s Soothing Syrup for Children
teSthing, scftens the gums, reduces infiamma-
ton, aIlays pain, cures wind collie. sc bottle
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A free thinker is a man who isn't
married
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A SkeptIc,

do you believe in ghosts. Willie?"
'No-not unless I'm alone in the
dark"
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A Puzzle.

Birds OF a feather flock together .
How about a rooster and a croE?'
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-01-03
CHAPTER XVII.

Through the Camp of the Enemy.
A glance at my watch told me that
it was already within a few moments
of midnight There was, however, no
diminution in the festivities, and
waited In silence until / heard the
sentries calling the hour, and then
pressed my way back into the noisy
crowded ballroom. was stopped
twice by well-meaning officers whom
| had met earlier in the evening, but
breaking away from them after the
exchange of a sentence or two, | urged
my course as directly as possible to-
ward where the specialized brlgadler
vet held his post as master OF cere-
monies.
We had been conversing pleasantly
for several minutes when Mrs. Bren-
nan appeared. Standing SO as to face
the stairs, l saw her first coming
down, and noted that she wore her
hat. and had light walking-cloak
thrown over her shoulders. My heart
beat faster as l realized for the
first time that she intended to be my
companion.
"Oh. General, | am exceedingly glad
to find you yet here, she exclaimed
as she came up, and extended neat
ly gloved hand to him. Il have
favor to ask which am told you alone
have the authority to grant"
He bowed CALAMITY.
81 am very sure, he returned smil-
ingly, chat Mrs. Brennan will never
request anything which / would not
gladly yield"
She flashed her eyes brightly into
his face.
Most assuredly not The fact is,
General, Colonel Curran, with whom
see you are already acquainted, was
to pass the night at the Majors quar-
tiers. and as he has not yet returned.
the duty has naturally devolVed upon
me to see our guest safely deposited.
We are at the Mitchell House, you
remember, which is beyond the inner
lines; and while, Of course, | have
been furnished with pass she held
I'D the paper for his inspection, and
have bee. also instructed as to the
countersign, l fear this will scarcely
suffice for the safe passage of the
Colonel"
The General laughed good-humored
", evidently pleased wi her assump
ton of military knowledge.
cTO BE CONTINUED)
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-01-03

PATIENTLY was told, that is, | was
led to believe that you were-had been
sent North as a prisoner of war late
last night. Otherwise l should have
insisted upon seeing you-on plead
ing your cause with the General him.
self. The major and breakfasted with
him this morning, but your name was
not mentioned, for | believed you
safe"
She did not appear to realize, so
deep was her present indignation and
regret, that my hand had found rest
ing place upon her own.
You must believe me, Captain
Wayne; l could rot bear to have you
feel that / could prove such an in
CRATE"
"You need never suppose l should
think that" replied, with an earnest
ness of manner that caused her to
glance at me in surprise. Il con-
fidently expected to hear from you all
day, and finally when no word came
became convinced SINE such mis-
conception as you have mentioned
must have occurred. Then it became
my turn to act upon my own behalf
if l would preserve my life; yet never
70. one moment have l doubted you
or the sincerity of your pledge to
me-"
She waited quietly while couple
passed us and sought seats nearer the
door,
Tell me the entire story" she said
gently.
AS quickly as possible l reviewed
the salient events which had occurred
since our last meeting. Without deny
ing the presence of Major Brennan
during my stormy meeting with Gen.
eral Sheridan, did not dwell upon it,
nor mention the personal ARRAY that
had occurred between us. Even had
not supposed the man to be her
husband | should never have taken
advantage of his treachery to advance
my own cause. AS l concluded there
was a tear glistening on her long
lashes, but she seemed unconscious
of it, and made no attempt to dash
it away
"You have not told me ALL" she
commented quietly. "But / can under
stand and appreciate the reason for
your silence. l lnow Franks impetu-
osity, and you are very kind, Captain
Wavne. to spare my feelings. but you
must not remain here; every moment
of delay increases your danger. Sher-
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-01-03

old indifference. so well assumed
while We were in the presence of
others, had utterly vanished as by
magic, and she sat looking at me in
anxious yet impetuous questioning.
Captain Wayne" she exclaimed,
her eyes never once leaving my face,
what does this mean? this masquer-
ade? this wearing of the Federal uni
form? this taking of another's name?
this being here at all?"
IF l should say that l came hoping
to see you again" l answered, scarce
knowing how best to proceed or how
far to put confidence in her. what
would you think?"
IF that is true, that you were ex-
tremely foolish to take such risk for
so small a reward, she returned calm
ly. Nor, under these circumstances,
would l remain here SO much as
moment to encourage you. But it is
not true This is no light act; your
very life must lie in the balance, or
you could never assume such risk"
Il would trust you gladly with my
life or my honor" | replied soberly.
'If had less faith in you | should
not be here now. / understand that
l am condemned to be shot as spy
at daybreak."
"Shot? On what authority? Who
told you?"
ION the order of General Sheridan.
My informant was Lieutenant Cation,
OF his staff"
"Shot? AS a spy? Why, it surely
cannot be! Frank said Captain
Wayne, believe me, l knew absolute
ly nothing of all this. Do you think
| should ever have rested If | had
dreamed that you were held under so
false a charge? l promised you |
would see General Sheridan on your
behalf Frank" she bit her lip i'm
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-01-03
CHAPTER XVI.
The Woman Loved.

The crucial moment had arrived,
and | think my heart actually STOP
ped beating as stood gazing helpless
~ into her face. | saw her eyes
open wide in astonished recognition.
and then deep flush swept over
throat and cheek. For the instant
believed she would not speak, or that
she would give way to her excitement
and betray everything. l burst give
no signal of warning, for there ex-
listed no tie between us to warrant
my expecting any consideration from
her. 1t was an instant so tense that
her silence seemed like blow. Yet
it was only an instant. Then her
eyes smiled into mine most frankly,
and her hand was extended.
II am more than delighted to meet
you, Colonel Curran," she said calmly,
although l could feel her lips trembfe
to the words, while the fingers held
were like ice. Myrtle was one of
my dearest friends, and she CHANGED
10 be in my mind even as We met
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-01-03
SYNOPSIS.
'~ACLIzC CZNSC eco

The story opens in Confederate tent
at critical stage of the Civil War. Gen.
Lee innparts to Capt. Wayne an important
message to Longstreet. Accompanied by
Sergt Craig. an old army scout, Wayne
starts on his mission. They get within
the lines of the enemy and IN the dark
ness Wayne is taken for a Federal Of
Acer and young lady on horseback is
given IN his charge. She is a 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 a hut and entering 1t in
lhe dark a huge mastif attacks Wayne.
The girl shoots the brute just In time.
Tho owner of the hut, Jed Bungay. and
his wife appear and soon q party Of
horsemen approach. They are led by a
man claiming to be Red Lowrie, but who
proves to be Maj. Brennan a Federal
ofheer whom the Union girl recognizes.
He orders the arrest OF Wayne as a spy
and he is brought before Sheridan. who
threatens him with death unless he re-
xeais the secret message. Wayne believes
edith Brennan to be the wife of Maj
Btennan. He Is rescued by Jed Bungay,
VINO starts to reach Gen. Lee. while
wayne in disguise penetrates to the ball
room. beneath which he had been i'm
prisened
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That was why" she added. turning
toward Miss Minor, as though she felt
her momentary agitation had not
passed unobserVed, 81 was so sur
prised when you first presented
Colonel Curran."
Il confess to having felt strangely
myself" returned the other, archly,
although I believe l concealed my
feelings far better than you did, Edith.
Really, l thought you were going to
faint. 1t must be that Colonel Curran
exercises some strange occult influ-
ence over the weaker sex. Perhaps
he is the seventh son Of seventh
son; are you, Colonel? However,
dear, am safe for the present from
his mysterious spell, and you will be
compelled to face the danger alone, as
here comes Lieutenant Hammersmith
to claim the dance I've promised
him.
Before Mrs. Brennan could inter-
fere, the laughing girl had placed her
hand on the Lieutenants blue sleeve,
and, with a hooking goodbye flung
b edward over her shoulder, vanished
in the crowd, leaving us standing
there alone.
The lady waited in much apparent in
difference, gently tapping the floor
with her neatly shod foot.
"Would you be exceedingly angry
if l were to ask you to dance?" l
questioned, stealing surreptitiously a
glance at her proudly averted face
angry? Most assuredly not" in
apparent surprise. "vet ! trust you
Will not ask me. have been upon
the floor only once tonight. | am
not at all in the mood"
IF there were chairs here l should
venture to ask even greater favor
that you would consent to sit out this
set with me-.
She turned slightly, lifted her eyes
inouiringly to mine, and her face
lightened.
mo doubt we might discover seats
without difficulty in the anteroom,"
she answered, indicating the direction
by a glance. There do not appear to
be many 'sitters' at this ball, and the
few who do are not crowded"
The apartment contained, as she
prophesied, but few occupants. and |
conducted her to the farther end of
it. where we found & comfortable
divan and no troublesome neighbors.
AS | glanced at her now. | marked
a distinct change in her face. The
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-01-03

idan and those of his staff who "ouIo
surely recognize you We're expected
back before this, and may appear at
any moment-yet how can you get
away? how is it possible for me TO
assist your"
There was an eager anxiety in her
face that pierced me. Like most lovers
1 chose to give it wrong interpre-
tation
'You are anxious to be rid OF me-"
l asked, ashamed of the words even
as l uttered them.
THAT remark is unworthy of you,
and she arose to her feet almost
haughtily. my sole thought in this
is the terrible risk you Incur IN re-
naming here"
Your interest then is personal to
me, may / believer"
Il am a loyal woman" proudly,
''and would do nothing whatever to
imperil the cause of by country;
but your condemnation is unjust, and
l am, in a measure, responsible for 1t.
assist you, Captain Wayne, for your
own sake, and in response to my In
dividual sense Of honor
"Have you formulated any plang
she asked quickly, and her rising color
made me feel that she had deciphered
my struggle in my eyes.
only to walk out under protec-
ton of this uniform, and when once
safe in the open to trust that same
good fortune which has thus far be-
friended me-"
She shook her head doubtfully, and
stood moment in silence, lookins
thoughtfully at the moving figures In
the room beyond.
81 fear it cannot be done without
arousing suspicIc1," she said at last,
slowly Il chance to know there are
unusual precautions being taken to-
night, and the entire camp is doubly
patrolled. Even this house has
Gordon of guards about 1t, but for
what reason have not learned. No"
she spoke decisively there is no oth-
er way. Captain Wayne, am going
t. try to save you tonigh., but in doing
so l must trust my reputation in your
keeping"
81 will protect it with my life"
Protect it with your silence, rather.
l know you to be a gentleman, or
should never attempt to carry out the
only means of escape which seems at
all feasible Discovery would place
me in an extremely embarrassing posi-
ton, and must rely upon you to pro-
tect me from such possibility
Il beg you," l began, "do not COM
promise yourself in any way for my
sake"
But l am myself already deeply In
volved in this, she interrupted, and
l could retain no peace of mind were
1 to do otherwise. Now listen. Make
your way back to the ballroom, and
in fifteen minutes from now be en-
gagged in conversation with General
Carlton near the main entrance.
shall join you there, and you will take
our cue from me. You understand"
erfectly, but"
ere is no but Captain Wayne,
10 not fail me-"
Cur eyes met for an instant; what
she read in mine God knows-in hers
was determination, with a daring
strange to woman. The next moment
she had vanished through side door,
and l was alone.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-01-03
LETHBRIDGE, ALBERTA,
SECURES DRY FARM
ING CONGRESS
FOR 1912.

The term, 'dry farming" does not
Indicate all that might be implied. It
does not mean a system OF lrrlgaLlon'
but one where all the rain fall and
urecipitation is stored up and con-
served in the soil, to be drawn upo1
by scientific and sane processes When
It may be required to forward and IN
crease the growth of grain
In certain sections of the Canadian
West as well as in the American
West, there is a portion of the coun-
try in which the soil is the very pest
for-the growing of cereals, but the
geographical locations and relative
position to the rain avenues, do not
give the advantage that other parts
possess in the matter of precipitation
Agricultural science, however. has
been making rapid progress during
the past few years, and it is now as
certained that it is not altogether the
number of inches of rain that is es-
sential to the growing of crops, but
its conservation, and that is the
meaning of DRY farming" Dry
Farming" may we'll be applied to dis
tricts where there is a heavy rain fall
and better results will follow. The
education of the public into these new
methods, not new exactly, but such
as have had satisfactory demonstra-
ton, is not alone the purpose of these
dry-farming Congresses. One idea is
to bring into life and into operation
the great areas of splendid land lying
Within what might be termed semi
arid, without placing them under the
restrictive and expansive process OF
irrigation.
The Congresses are attended by
thousands and they bring representa-
tives from all parts of the world. The
Province of Alberta, and also of Sas-
katchewan, has taken vital interest
in the Congresses which have been
held in the past two or three years.
The Province of Alberta has made
provincial exhibits, districts have
shown their products, and last year,
several hundred dollars were taken in
prizes; this year the Province OF Al
berta took prizes ten to one in excess
of any state in the Union. Alberta
has won eight out of twenty special
cups, that province taking one, Leth-
bridge one, Arthur Perry six, and
John Baxter, Edmonton, carrying off
one sweepstakes. When it came to
a matter of location for the Congress
for 1912, the City of Lethbridge,
which had put up splendid fight for
it, secured the Congress by unani-
NOUS vote 1t is expected that the
Lethbridge Congress win be the larg
est yet held and will be the biggest
convention in the history Of Western
Canada. In emphasizing his invita-
ton to Lethbridge, one OF the speak
ers said he had just received a tele-
gram from Magrath (near Lethbridge)
stating that of one thousand acres Of
wheat just thrashed Hethershaw and
Bradshaw had thrashed $4,000 bush
els.
Literature sent out recently by the
Canadian Government Agents, which
will be sent postage free on applica-
ton, tells of hundreds of splendid
yields in all parts of Western Canada.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-01-03

Even if anybody accidentally hap
pened to save a lite money Christ
mas or birthdays or something like
that would come along to burn it up.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-01-03
PASSING a Good Thing Along.

Bessie Harry's gold watch MUS
be a sort of family watch.
Jessie-Why?
Bessie-First he has it. and then
his uncle has It
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-01-03

Ancients Used Lightning Rods.
As early as 400 b. c. the ancients
had observed that iron rods had the
power to avert lightning.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-01-03
Better look into this

investigated Go down there this fall or win
ter. See and talk to these growers. Then YOU
will realize the big opportunities open to YOU.
The trip by the Frisco,will alone be worth
the little cost of going. Excursion fares.via
th' Frisco, the first and third Tuesdays of
each month. make the trip inexpensive
The Frisco Lines operate splendid, electric
lighted. all steel trains, daily, from Chicago.
81. Louis. Kansas City, Birmingham and
New Orleans These. trains carry through
cars: daily. and on excursion days, through
tourist sleeper to the Gulf Coast Country
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-04-22
Ministers Refer to
The Titanic Disa ster

upon the terrible loss OF lives. He
took his text from Act 22:I6. reading:
And now why Earliest thou? arise and
be baptized. and wash away thy sins.
calling on the name OF the Lord" Mr..
Beachy, who has Travelled quite extern
sively over land and sea during the
past several years. pictured eloquent
ly the going down OF the great ship.
closing his discourse by appealing to
all to be ready at all times when death
shall come, saying that now is the
accepted time" Mr. Beachy followed
his sermon with a beautiful prayer.
appealing to God to bestow his bless
ings and mercies upon the distressed
widows and children in Their hour OF
GRIEF.
The Rev Edgar w. Day, pastor. in
his morning discourse at the War
wood Presbyterian CHURCH. did not re-
fer 10 the Titanic disaster directly
but in his prayer he spoke at some
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-04-22

passengers saved from the Titanic. IL
is apparent that the ordinary precau-
tons while steaming through Ice fields
we're entirely dlsregarded: the steamer
was travelling at the rate OF about
twenty-six miles per hour. The ice
berg which she struck was so near the
color OF water. that from the time the
lookout gave warning until the crash
came. there was not even opportunity
to transmit an order to reverse the
engines. The night was clear, the
water was smooth, and even the
simplest precautions would have
averted the collision had those pre-
cautions been taken. knowing that
ice dangers abounded on every hand,
the officers OF the ship chose to steam
straight ahead at full speed without
even sufficient search light TO warn
them of approaching perils.
1t is difficult to characterize too
strongly and In proper manner the
whole policy OF the.steamship owners.
Equipped with every luxury. the
Titanic did not carry a sufficient num-
Der OF life boats to hold one-third OF
her passengers and crew. Even the
life boats which she had were Ieaky
and unreliable. Put to sea with this
scanty equipment. every reasonab BILE
precautiOn which a careful sailor
might have taken. was neglected.
Warned time and again OF the close
approach Of danger. no special effort
seemed TO have been made 10 avoid
it. The responsibility for the horrible
loss OF life and property rests solely
upon the men who directed this dis
astrous voyage and who planned 20
construct and equip the ship. Captain
Smith has paid his share OF the debt
with his life. but on the head Of the
owners, Ismay and the others asso-
ciated with him, the contempt. the
aversion and the scorn OF the civilized
world deservedly fall
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-04-22
Monday, April %, 1912.
IT Is UP TO OHIO COUNTY.


Republicans OF Ohio county have an
opportunity to send two delegates to
the national Republican convention at
Chicago. who will stand for sound Re-
publican principles and prosperity
under the law.
3 The result OF the primary Saturday
makes Ohio county a crucial point. so
far as control of the First con-
,gressional district convention is con-
cerned. With about one-half Of the
district delegates chosen, the fight be-
tween Mr.. Taft and Col. Roosevelt is
close. II Ohio county tomorrow
stands by VIM. H. Taft. her vote will
control the First district convention.
The lntelligencer believes that Ohio
county Republicans will. by an over.
whelming majority. show their devo-
ton to the ancient principles of the
party. their admiration for VIM. Fl.
Taft. and their opposition to attacks
upon the courts and upon constitu.
tional government.
Let every Ohio county Republican
vote Tuesday.
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to overcome the other nations OF the
world. went down TO destruction.

to overcome the other nations OF the
world. went down TO destruction.
Rev. J. II. Littell. pastor % the
Second United Presbyterian church.
In referring 90 the great disaster on
the sea. spoke generally OF the dan
gers IN every walk OF life, even In
our idle moments and the dangers not
only 70 the body but the spiritual dan
gers In our immediate vicinity.
A. the Zane Street ~. r. church.
yesterday morning the pastor. Rev.
". p. Pricherd. during the course Of
his sermon took occasion 10 refer 20
the great ocean disaster In the sink
ing - the Titanic. Tie said that this
was a day 81 great ambition for one
company. corporation or individual 20
ont do the other fellow. There was
this Etcamrhip company which decided
90 build n vessel and Dr. was their am
hilton that Do would out do the other
fellow by building larger. more lux
urlous steamer and get across the
ocean faster than the other fellow 10
o. reported the ofnccrs we're warned
~ the proximity 81 icchcrgs. but IN
spite ~ this they plunged ahead %
disaster and death ~ ls the same
with individuals They are continual
ahead bot tn spite o. this they plunge
On blindiy into ruin.
Mr. Fritchnrd artin referred o. The
disaster ln hfa sermon lost evening IN
which ~ expressed great sympathy
fnf the brrraNcd ones NO were mao.
widows and orphans o. the loss %
their l1Eed ones
~ both thc morning ard evening
sermon ~ fha thnullne street M ~
church che pastor. tfe Rev ~ 81
Hammond. referred t1 the Titanic
disaster and drew from 90 several
lessons He did not dwell af any
grea. length on che subject ~ either
service but ~ tnfh oppressed ths
deepest sTmpathy fnr those who had
lest their bowed ones ns result q the
horrible disaster
Three services were held 90 the
First 81 .. church 20 Film Grove.
YESTERDAY. and 10 The Afternoon SER
vice an persons were admitted into
the church. There was no preaching
M this service o. being riven over %
me baptism ~ "a number % children
AMI the reception 81 the new members
The morning and evening services
wee On charge % Conference EvanEc-