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Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-12-23
Christmas Specials at Ideal Grocery
Phone 1856.

A few nice ounces left yet at the
Ashland Trading Co. =.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-12-23

Have your suit pressed up for
Christmas at Orres' Tailoring Shop:
We call. Phone 141.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-12-23

Sterling silver photo frames 81
to 81 at Whited's.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-12-23
Christmas Eve.

Dream, little child! The shadows fall.
Over the land the mystic veil
That hides the morrow from our ewes
Is sWayinS in the starlight pale
Dream. little child 'Tis Christmas eve
Dream while the magic hours glide by.
Each wind that blows the snoWflakes wild
Is laden with sweet mystery.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-12-23

-Kodaks at II. L. Whited's.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-02-14

speaking about you only yesterday.
That is, was, for really | do not re-
call now that Edith made any remark
apropos of the subject. You have no
idea, Captain Wayne, what hero !
have made you out to be. 1t would
make you positively vain if | should
confess; why, Arthur has actually be-
come so jealous that he has almost
forbidden me even to mention your
name in his presence. So when |
want to talk about you am compelled
to go to Edith She hasn't power to
stop me, you know, but I'm sure
must bore her awfully. And then to
think that when you stood there just
now, and | saw your gray uniform,
actually thought the guerillas had
come. My heart beats SO now can
hardly talk But how pale and bag
gard you looks it that horrible
wound which troubles you still?"
81 have been discharged from the
hospital oily short time" | an
swered, as she paused to take breath
Indeed, tb.s is my first military serv-
Ice LOT SShSIdl IuOAIAos , Ot gill 49,
ing quite strong again. Mrs. Brennan.
then, is still with your
"Oh, YES; we have been here all
winter long. 1t has been so dull, for
really nothing has happened, and the
valley is quite devoid of inhabitants
even the negroes have gone hunting
freedom. But Major Brennan and Ar
thur ara to be here this afternoon,
and sometime tonight we are all of
us going away together"
! Eager as | was to meet Brennan,
| had no desire that we should meet in
| the presence of his wife. Better. far
better, would it be for me to leave at
once and without even seeing her.
You say you are about to depart? 2
| asked, determined to learn all pos
sible regarding their plans. DO you
go North?"
Yes. to Baltimore and Washington
The guerillas are becoming so desper
1 ate in this neighborhood that we are
actually afraid to remain here longer
They attacked the Cuyler plantation
only ten miles from here. two weeks
ago, killed old Mr.. Cuyler, turned bis
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-02-14
ICHDOY

right of me was an extensive grape
arbor, completely covered with vines,
the fresh green leaves forming a de-
lightful contrast to the deep blue sky
beyond. AS came opposite an open
ing leading into this arbor l suddenly
caught the futter of drapery and
stopped instantly, my heart throbbing
like a frightened girls. 1t was quite
dark beneath the vine shadow, and
could make out no more than that a
woman stood there, her back toward
me, busted at some task. Possibly
she felt my presence. for all at once
she glanced around, and upon per-
ceiving me gave vent to quick ex-
clamation of terror.
Pardon me-" | said hastily, and re-
moving my hat, ''but you have nothing
to fear
There was a moments hesitancy on
her part, and knew | was being scru-
tinized by a pair of bright eyes.
Surely said a familiar voice, Il
cannot be mistaken-you are Captain
Wayne"
Before could even answer she
stepped forth from her partial con-
cealment and advanced toward me
with cordially extended hands. 1t was
Celia Minor.
Well, of all meni" she cried gay
ly, her dark eyes smiling most kind
ly welcome. And Edith and | were
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-02-14
SYNOPSIS.

The story opens Ia a Confederate tent
at a critical stage Of the Civil war. Gen:
Lee imparts to Capt. Wayne an important
message to LCngStreet Accompanied by
Scrgt. Craig. an old army scout, wayne
starts on his mission. They get Wlthln
the lines of the enemy and in the dark
ness Wayne is taken for FEDERAL OF
i1cer and young lady on horseback is
given in his charge. She Is a northern
girl and attempts to escape. One of the
with the dispatches. while Wayne and My
Lady of the North are left alone They
seek shelter in a hut and entering 1t In
the dark a huge mastif attacks Wayne
The girl shoots the brute just in time
The owner of the hut, Jed Bungay, and
horsenen approach. They are led by a
man claiming to be Red Lowrie, but who
proves to be Maj. Brennan, q Federal
officer 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-
Xeals the secret message. Wayne believes
Edith Brennan to be the wife of Mai.
brennan. He is rescued by Jed Bungay,
who starts to reach Gen. Lee while
wayne In disguise penetrates to the ball
room. beneath which he had been i'm
prlsoneo. He Is introduced to a Miss
Minor and barely escapes being unmask-
ed. Edith Brennan. recognizing Wayne.
says she will save him. Securing a pass
through the lines, they are confronted by
Brennan. who is knocked senseless. Then.
Dlddlng Edith aGieu, Wayne makes a
dash for liberty. He encounters Bungay;
they reach the Lee camp and are sent
with achievements to join Early. In the
oattie OF Shenandoah the regiment is
overwhelmed, and Wayne, while in the
ing detail
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-02-14
CHAPTER xxvI.-contInued.

He looked at me in surprise. Il
reckon, cap. as how We don't know
much bout whut's a goin' on in Their
valley fer Their las few MONTHS" he
said soDerly, rubbing down his mule
as he spoke. Tell ye what. thar jist
hain't no plantation houses left thar
now, tnet's a fac, leastwise not north
o Their lines we uns sorter hor onto
yit, Sheridan he played hell with his
cavalry raids, an whut the blue bellies
left Their burned guerillas an bush
whackers wiped up es clean es a slate.
Durn if a crow wudn't starve ter death
in Their valley now. Why, cap, them
thar deserters an SIGH truck is or
gained now till they're mighty nigh
an army, an they don't skeer fer nuth-
in les ner regiment. l see more ner
hundred an fifty IL one bunch up
on Their White Briar two week ago, an
they're worse ner a parcel er pirates.
i reckon as how they got Marian, but
I'll bet she Civ EN- hot OF time afore
she done quit"
RumOrs of this state of affairs to
the north and west of our defending
lines had already reached me-fndeed,
the verifcation had formed part of my
instructions; but Bungay's homely yet
graphic description made the situation
appear terribly real, and my thought
went instantly forth to those knew
who might even then be exposed to
this great and unexpected danger
The very conception of Edith Bren-
nan in such hands as these was agony.
] felt | could never rest until assured
of her safety and since my order
granted me full authority to prolong
my journey, might ascertain whether
or not she yet remained within the
valley.
Jed" | asked, my mind finally set
tied, do you know the old Minor plan
tation?"
''Or ledge Minors place? Sure; it's
up on Their south branch of Their Cow
skin"
Have those fellows got down that
far yet?"
Wal, l reckon not, out durn if 1
know fer sure, cap"
How long would It take US to reach
knere?"
Bout two days, reckon
I turned and looked at my men in
some perplexity. They were scattered
along the edge Of the road, and only
one group had taken the precaution to
build a fire. The sergeant lay fiat
upon his back on a grassy knoll.
"Ebers." / said sternly.
He arose ponderous. and came for
ward with a decidedly hating gait
"Vos / sent for?" he asked
Yes" l said; y want you to have
the men get their supper at once. as we
shall be obliged to ride good portion
of the night Get the men to their
supper We shall go on in an hour.
How often since have | smiled at
the expression upon his solemn round
face as ho turned ruefully away!
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-02-14

try Peruna, and after using four bottles
can say-I was entirely cured
Unable to Work.
Mr.. Gustav Aimmelreich, Hochheim,
Texas, writes:
For a number of years 1 suffered when
ever I took cold, with severe attacks OF
asthma, which usually yielded to the COM
mon home remedies.
Last year, however, l suffered for eight
months without interruption SO that
could not do any work at all. The va
rious medicines that were prescribed
brought me no relief.
"After taking six bottles of Peruna,
two of Laeupia and two of Manalin, l
am free of my trouble so that | can do
all my farm work again. I can heart
lily recommend this medicine to any
one who suffers with this annoying
complaint and believe that they will
obtain good results"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-02-14

wife out partially dressed in the mid.
die OF the night, looted the house OF
everything it contained of value, and
then set 1t on fire. You see we have
no men folks here, except two ne
groes, who have chung to us because
they were so aged they were afraid
to leave-just mamma, Edith, my old
nurse, and myself. 1t seems so lonely
and Major Brennan and Arthur both
insist it is no longer safe. SO they
are coming with cavalry escort to
take us all North. | am sure we shall
have splendid time"
You have experienced no trouble
then, thus far?"
"Oh. none At alive have not even
been bothered by scouting parties. Oh
But yesterday there was horrible
man here; be came to the kitchen
door, and asked all sorts of impudent
questions. Mrs. Bungay actually had
to threaten him with gun before he
would leave"
Is Maria Bungay here, then?"
Why certainly; do you know her?
Isn't she a delightful old dear-just
as good as man."
Her husband is with my party"
"Jed-really? Why, do you know,
Maria has got it into her head that
he had run away from her. | should
so love to witness their meeting; it
would be most interesting. But you
must come into the house, Captain
Wayne; Edith will be overjoyed to see
you again, although you know she is
never demonstrative, as | am. 1t must
be awfully nice to be always cool and
calm, don't you think?"
Determined that | would not be
tempted, | yet hesitated, and my vi
vacious companion too everything
for granted at once.
"Oh, before we go in, won't you do
me a favor?" she asked. But of
course you will. / was trying to tie
this grapevine into place when you
surprised me. but l could not hold on
with one hand and tie with the other.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-02-14
THE CARELESS GROCER
Blundered, and Great Good Came of Il.

A careless grocer left the wrong
package at a Michigan home one day
and thereby brought great blessing
to the household.
1.-TWO years ago I was a sufferer from
stomach troubles, SO acute that the
effort to digest ordinary food gave me
great pain, and brought on condition
OF such extreme nervousness that
could not be left alone. I thought
should certainly become insane was
SO reduced in flesh that was little bet
ter than living skeleton. The doe
tors failed to give me relief and l de
SPARED of recovery.
Zone day our groceryman left
package of Grape-Nuts food by mis-
take, so I tried some for dinner, l was
surprised to find that it satisfied my
appetite and gave me no distress what
ever. The next meal I ate of it again,
and to be brief, have lived for the
past year almost exclusively on Grape
Nuts. 1t has proved to be most
healthful and appetizing food, per-
fectly adapted to the requirements Of
my system.
'EGrape-Nuts is not only easily di-
gested and assimilated, but find that
since l have been using it I am able
to eat anything else my appetite fam
cies, without trouble from indiges-
ton. The stomach trouble and ner-
vousness have left me, have regain
ed my plumpness and my views Of
life are no longer respondent and
gloomy.
"Other members of my family, espe-
cially my husband, (whose old enemy,
the heartburn has been vanQuished)
have also derived great benefit from
the use of Grape-Nuts food and we
think no morning meal complete with
| out it." Name given by Postum Co.,
Battle Creek, Mich
There's a reason" and it is ex-
| planned in the little book, 1.-THE Road
10 Wellyille," in pkgs.
Ever read the above letter. A new
! one appears from time to time. They
ARE genuine, true, and full of human
| interest
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-02-14

See what | mean?", And placing one
slender foot upon a slat of the trellis
she lifted herself up until she could
barely reach the refractory branch.
Now" she said, smiling down upon
me, please just hold me here for
moment until | secure this end"
My hand was scarcely upon her in
support when the slender slat snapped
beneath her weight. AS she fell
caught her with both arms. For a
moment she lay, painting and startled
on my breast; then, as with little
laugh she disengaged herself from my
embrace, we stood there hand In hand
and face to face with Edith Brennan.
Shall | ever forget the look within
her eyes? How plainly | saw 1t, al
though she stood half hidden beneath
the shadow of the vines Amusement,
incredulity, scorn were EXPRESSED
there, yet even as | marked them all
became merged into proud rncon-
seriousness. She would have turned
away without a word, but my COM
panion stopped her.
Edith" she cried eagerly, do you
not see? This is Captain Wayne"
She turned toward me and slightly
inclined her head.
81 recognized Captain Wayne" was
her calm answer, land regret greatly
having intruded upon him. 1t was en-
tirely unintentional. and have no
desire to remain"
could not have spoken at that mo-
ment to save my life. 1t fairly stunned
me to realize the construction she so
plainly placed upon the scene just
enacted. Not so the girl at my side.
Her cheeks flushed with indignation,
and her audacity gave her speech
which made matters even worse than
before.
You are exceedingly free with your
criticisms, Edith" she exclaimed
sharply, as the latter turned her back
upon us. Perhaps it would be as well
for you first to ascertain the truth.
"You wholly mistake" was the calm
reply. q have not presumed to criti
else. Why should /? 1t is not mat
ter which interests me in the least
/ presume you have no further OBJ
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-02-14
CHAPTER XVII.
An Embarrassing situation.


1t was we'll into the third day when
We came down into the fertile valley
OF the Cowskin. 1t had proven an I'M
eventful ride thus far, for we had met
with no adventures and had observed
little worthy of consideration from a
military standpoint
While constantly observant of those
points regarding which had been dis
patched, my one oTermastering
thought during all those hours was the
possibility of again meeting with Edith
Brennan and proving of some assist
ance TO her. Her greeting Of me in
the Federal hospital had been SC
EweetIy gracious, so marked with ten
der sympathy, whilo the memory OF
her words. and even more of the look
which accompanied them. had so re
NAMED with me in encouragement
that longed to encounter her again
COD knows what hoped for, for
knew we'll it must ali inevitably end
In despair. yet like the moth must
1LG.iE@e to SINCE my wings until the
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-02-14

lection TO my returning TO the mouse
She did not so much as deign to
look again at either OF US, but as she
moved slowly out of sight Miss Minor
turned and looked into my face with
questioning eyes. What she may
have read there l know not. but she
sank back upon a bench and burst
into a merry peal of laughter
Isn't it perfectly ridiculous!" she
cried, as soon as she was able 10
speak. only do hope she won't tell
Arthur"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-02-14
Wonderful Luck.

Rook-Taylor was always fortu
nate man, but doesn't it seem wonder
full that his luck should stay with him
to the very last?
Raleigh-How was that?
Rook-Why, he was operated on for
the removal of a pearl which he had
accidentally swallowed while eating
oysters. and when the pearl was ex
amined It WAC found to be valuable
enough to pay for both the operation
and the Observation-Disclosures
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-02-14

Old Grouch-So you had a fight with
Clarence. He claims he licked you.
Cholly-Oh! the boastah! It's twue
he wumpled my cwavat dweadfully,
but when it was all ovah his collah
was fwightfully wilted.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-02-14
Useless.

why don't you make up your mind
to cease permitting your wife to hen
peck your"
81 have made it up half dozen
times, but it doesn't seem to do any
good at all She refuses to concede
that have a mind"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-02-14

The mind has more room in it than
most people think, if you would but
furnish the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-02-14
Doctors Said
Health Gone
Suffered with Throat Trouble

Mr.. B. w.
D. b a r mes,
ex Sheriff
of Warren
G o u II t y,
t e nnessee,
in a lettes
f T o m Nc
NJ i nnville,
I e nrlessee,
writes:
81 h a d
t h r o a t
t r o u b | e
a n d h a d
t h + ee doc
tors treating
m e. A | l
failed to do
m e a n v
G 0 o d. and
p r onounced
my health
gone. I con-
I =. Iol ~
The Washington herald., 1912-12-11
PARTY REACHES
HEART OF SIBERIA
Geological Expedition from Ma
tional Museum and Harvard
Back from Trip.

The geological expedition to the Altai
Mountains Of Siberia and Mongolia, or
ganized and cauied out by the co-opera-
ton OF the United States National
Museum with the Museum Of Compare
tive Zoology at Harvard. has recently
returned to the United States after an
especially successful trip OF about four
months duration.
The expedition was under the direction
Of DR.. Theodore Lyman. of Cambridge,
and the National Museum WAS repre-
srnted by Mr.. n. HOllister, Of the Divt-
sion Of Mammals.
1t was the object of the expedition to
coIleC; the mammals and birds Of the
Altai Mountains, especially the very
large wild sheep OF this region, and in
this respect the expedition succeeded far
beyond expectations. Among the small
mammals there have been found several
new species. diagnoses of which are
given In a pamphlet entitled New Nam
mails from the Highlands OF Siberia"
written by Mr. HOLSTER. and just pub
l!shed by the Smithsonian Institution.
The expedition sailed from New York
on May =. 1917. for London. then went
to St Petersburg and across country by
the Siberian Railroad to the Obi River.
where they took a steamer UP river for
nearly 500 miles to Biisk. Leaving Biisk
by tarantass, the native carriage, they
journeyed 600 miles to the south to the
last Simerian outpost. KOshAgatch,
whence pack horses were taken. and the
real trip began into Northern Mongolia.
The base Of operations was a camp To-
Gated in what was practically the center
OF the Asiatic continent.
Besides DR.. Lyman and Mr.. HCllistEr.
the personnel of the expedition included
Mr.. Conrad KAN. OF Vienna. a we'll
known ALPINE guide. and. while actually
in the field, five native Kalmuks and
train OF fourteen horse.
Mr.. HOLSTER says tina: the success of
the expedition is largely due to the many
COurtesies extended by the Russian Off
Gals of st. Petersburg and elsewhere.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-11
Secrets of London
Complexion Doctors


Famous specialists in the west end
of London who cater to titled ladies
and others Of social prominence, en-
ploy a remarkable method OF complex
lon regeneration. One undergoing this
treatment visits the beauty doctor late
in the afternoon. has something dab
bed over her face, then, heavily yelled,
departs in closed motor car. This is
repeated daily for a week or so, when
a complexion of snowy purity and ex-
quisite delicacy is in evidence.
The secret of this marvellous treat
ment is-ordinary mercolized wax.
Any. one can apply the wax without
assistance of a specialist. An ounce
of IL costs very little at any drug store
(obtainable in this country as well as
in England.) 1t is used like cold
cream, before retiring, and washed OF
mornings. Its success is due to a pe-
cullar absorbent property which grad
ually removes WORKOUT particles of
cuticle, revealing the younger, health
fer skin beneath.
A wonderful wrinkle-chaser, also in
vogue among Englishwomen, is pre-
pared by disSolving an ounce of pow
dered saxolite in a half pint witch
hazel Used as wash lotion, this
completely and quickly effaces even
the deepest lines.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-11
RED CROSS MEETS TO-DAY.
NotnbIes from All Over Country e
Gather at Annual Session.

Many notable persons of Washington
and other cities will meet to-day at the
Willard for the eighth annual meeting of
the American National Red Cross. There
will be sessions morning and afternoon.
and President Taft will preside in the
afternoon. Cleveland Dodge, of New
York, classmate and friend of Woodrow
Wilson: Jacob H. Schiff, banker, OF New
York; Robert w. De Forest, lawyer and
philanthrophist: Judge W. W. Morrow.
OF San Francisco, and many others well
known will attend the convention.
The report on the activities of the Dis
trict chapter of the society will be made
by Mrs Theodore North Mclaughlin; the
report on the sale OF Christmas seals, by
Charles L. Magee; the international re-
lief report, by Huntington Wilson, As
sistant Secretary OF State; the national
relief board report, by E. p. Bicknell,
and the work of the war relief board
work, by Gen. George H. Torney, Maj
Charles Lynch, and Miss Jane A. DelanO
The Washington herald., 1912-12-11
First Parcel Post.

The first delivery of parcel post matter
will be made January l. The delivery
will be made by regular carrier where
ever possible, but when the packages
are too heavy or the regular mail too
large, wagons will be used The small
er substations will not receive mail OF
the parcel post class. 1t will have to
be deposited at the larger stations.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-11

A part of the Second Regiment,
United States Marines. that were sent
to Santo Domingo, West Indies, ten
weeks ago at the start of trouble there
have been returned to Washington.
They returned on the U. S. s. Prairie
The Washington herald., 1912-12-11
Utility Boxes and Chests
4 Special Christmas Sale

Exercising annual option with the maker from whom
obtain good portion of regular stock of boxes have secured
ali his surplus stock and sample line and have priced them
unusually low figures for immediate sale
Utility Boxes for every practical household purpose Shirt
Waist Boxes and Genuine Southern Red Cedar Chests
cuded They all perfect defect Instantaneous
feature makes undesirable single piece
These Boxes make fine Gifts and be used excellent
advantage in shipping Christmas presents distant places
$500 FOR REGULAR $3.50 BOXES-A special lot of As
White Eastwood Boxes. covered with best white mating and
trimmed with bamboo. studded with large nails.
Shirt Waist Observation-Disclosures. $175 $500
CullN boxes S4UO TO SlOUO
Cedar Chests ................... $3.50 to $3.50
Cedar Window Seats. .......... $1,000 to $500
Mattngcovered Window Seats. $500 to $1,000
fcr-E Eleventh st.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-11

Mrs. Kautz, wife of Lieut. Commander
Austin Kautz, will receive on Friday aft
ernoons in December and February.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-11

The Misses Du' Puy, who spent last
winter at the Brighton. have leased Miss
Anne Wells residence, 100 Connecticut
Avenue, for the winter.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-11

Mrs. Louis Bennett and Miss Agra
Bennett, OF West Virginia, attended the
first bachelors cotilliOn in Baltimore on
Monday evening. -
The Washington herald., 1912-12-11

the engagement OF their daughter. Miss
Emma May King. to Ensign Radford
Moses. u. s. N. The wedding will take
place on December Is at the Holy Trinity
Church, Georgetown.