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Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-05-29
oriaIn Of Thunder.

Once upon a time three Indians
went hunting. They walked for three
long days and nights but could see
neither game nor forests They fin.
ally came to tall tree and ons OF
the hunters climbed to the top of ths
branches In order to look for game
From the tree top a path led to an
Indian tepee in the clouds. He at
once informed his companions on the
ground, and instructed them to follow
him. Arriving at the tepee, they en-.
tered and Joined other Indians who
we're smoking their pipes. After feast
ing for some time they all went out to
hunt. The reports of their guns were
heard on the earth, and even the In,
dams Of today believe that every time
1t thunders those Indians are hunting
upon the Happy Hunting grounds.
One Indian, on returning to the
earth. told the Chippewas that by OF
fering up smoke as a sacrifice to the
thunder It would stop thunder. Som6
of the Indians still follow the custom
Of smoking during 9 storm to appeas
the thunder-Genev4eFe BeRean (ChiT
pova) IN Red Agzn-
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-05-29

The new Pulitzer School of Journal,
ism at Columbia university is not to
DO thrown open to women, 1t has been
decided, but the reason given is the
broader ground of the university pol
icy that does not admit women to
courses, rather than the narrow prin-
ciple OF feminine unfitness for the vo-
cation n question, says the Philadel-
phia Ledger. Some women have brill
nantly succeeded as newsgatherers; a
certain conscientious perslstency unit
ed to the quality Of human sympathy
has enabled them to find their way
where a man might prove a mere i'm.
patient trespasser. Both in this coun.
try and abroad there have been fem
mime editors who have neither sought
nor required indulgence because they
were not mon. On the whole, the ed.
itorial rather than the reportorial ca
pacity seems better adapted to the
womanly natures Of delicate suscep-
Utilities and refinement. But women
have succeeded both as reporters and
as editors.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-05-29
Didn't See Why He Should Stand
While the Bride Plghted Her
Troth at the Altar.

They stroIled into the parsonage OF
a suburban town in New Jersey and
asked to get married. They were
from back in the country and both
seemed anxious to get tho ceremony
over and done with and get back to
their work Thrifty young people of
German blood, they we're, with no
time to waste on foolishness.
The minister called in his. wife and
servant to witness the ceremony and
proceeded promptly. He had the
couple stand before him, asked the
usual preliminary questions, and then
got from the bridegroom the pledge
that tied him for life to the bride.
He had Just started with DO you
take this man." when he was aston
ished to see the bridegroom walk over
to sofa and oelmly sit down.
What do you mean by that?" asked
the minister. Don't you want to fin.
ish the ceremony"
Sure" said the bridegroom. But
you're through with me. I've said my
part, and I'll sit here until she says
hers. I'm tired"
You'll come back here and stand
up until It Is over" said the parson In
some heat
The man got up and came back
His bride had not minded his action
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-05-29
RApluM IN HUMAN RonYf


In his investigation Of the radioao-
uvity Of the organs OF the human
body, DR.. Albert Caan OF Heidelberg
has examined Al organs from 10 diff.
ferent persons, and every one Of them
contained some substance that made
the air electrically conductive. as
shown by tho Bercker emanometer.
II was concluded that this substance
must be radioactive, though possibly
not radium itself. The brain. and
also the lungs. proved very active: but
the heart and liver were less 80. and
me Kidneys and spleen showed only
slight activity. The radioactive sub
stance seemed TO increase with age
and In disease. Little effect was
SHOWN from such conditions as social
position. occupation or manner Of liv-
ing and even locality OF living was
unlmportant Radioactive substances
the effect OF which on the vital &C
nVity OF the body cells remains to
DC learned-might come from food
and drink. or from the air. The test
ing emanometer includes a receptacle
Tor the ashes Of about 100 grains Of
inc organ under test, and this is con-
nected By electric wires and a rubber
tube to a wire electrometer-with a
microscope for fine readings-in the
circuit of a storage battery.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-05-29
NATION SAVED BY A SPIDER
Scotland Prohted by the Lesson the
Insect Taught 10 lie
Monarch.

Scotland has many legends that the
lheepherders and highland peasants
never get tired repeating A long time
ago King Bruce ruled over Scotland
before that country became a part Of
England, and he learned lesson from
a spider that enabled him 10 succeed
when otherwise he would have failed.
King Bruce had lost many battles,
He was discouraged. He had made
his final effort against his enemies
and failed 10 vanQuish them. Deep In
despair he went to lonely room In
his castle. Reclining on the couch
and thinking, he happened TO notice
a spider drop from the ceiling on a
single silken cord. He watched the
spider fascinatingly. II now began It's
ascent. II slipped Time and time
again II tried TO mount, but each time
It failed. The king watched intently,
forgetful Of all else. An hour passed.
Finally the spider succeeded II was
an inspiration for King Bruce. Why
should he get discouraged, having
tried only few times and failed? He
made one last grand rally against his
enemies and routed them, and from
this incident came the old saying, IF
at first you don't succeed try again"
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-05-29

At meeting of the Linnean socl.
ETY. Of London, Prof. Poulton presid-
ing, letter was read from Herr Paul
6cherdlin, as follows: For hundreds
Of years pigeons have nested on the
spire Of Strassburg Cathedral. They
increased so much that many attempts
have been made to extirpate them,
but in vain. During the last few years
there has been a sudden and startling
diminutlon in the number of these ca
thedral pigeons. am of the opin-
ion that this manifest reduction is
due to the asphalting of the streets
round the cathedral. Between the
stone sets Of the pavement the pig
cons were able to pick up food in
quantity. In consequence of the as
phalting and daily watering and
cleansing of the places in the imme.
diate nelghborhood the birds have
gone"
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-05-29

pretty moch done op already"
He arose ponderously TO his Pa.
and stretched out his short arms IN
prodigious yawn. As he stood there,
his pudgy figure outlined against the
sky. there was borne to our ear the
sound Of a furious struggle on hilltop
to the south-a shout, blows, a volley
Of cursing, then silence An instant
later we were both running through
to darkness toward the scene OF
trssrale.
What is It, Sander" I questioned
breathlessly, as l came suddenly upon
the little group.
"A fellar on hossback," was the an
swer He come up on us like a
streak out O. tibet black hollor, an he'd
a sure got away eff Mason hedn't
dubbed him with his gun. I've got
the cuss safe collared now"
Who are your" | asked sternly,
striving in vain to see something OF
him through the darkness. Where
were you riding?"
had scarcely spoken when our
prisoner thrust Sands roughly aside
and took one hasty step toward me.
My God. Wayne! Is it possible this
is your" he cried excitedly.
"Caton?" ! exclaimed, as surprised
as himself Cation? What is it?
What is wrong. Are you from the
/ Minor house? Has Il been attacked p
YES" he answered, painting yet
from his exertion and excitement.
I'VE we're to start North with the Ia
dies at nine o'clock. but the house
was surrounded as soon as it became
dark. Those devils supposed 1t to be
unguarded. and advanced without pre-,
cautions We fired and drove them
back. He had repulsed three attacks
when left at eleven, but three Of our
men were already hit"
You were after aid?"
II was striving to reaca our ad
vance pickets at Mcmillan. 1t seemed
the only possible chance, and none Of
the men would volunteer to make the
ride. One was killed trying 1t before
| started. God knows how | hated &c
leave them, but It had to be done
How many have your"
only twenty; but II we could once
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-05-29

less women depend entirely upon your
riding. You take two horses. kin
both II necessary, but stop for moth
ing until your duty is done. You are
to carry a note from me, and another
from this gentleman. who Is an officer
In the Federal army. and deliver them
both to the commandant OF the first
military post you find. Insist upon
reaching him In person. Il makes no
difference which army the post be
longs TO, for this is a matter Of hu-
manity. The Federal outpost at Mo
MILAN is the nearest to US: make for
there. You understand"
The boy saluted gravely. all mis-
chief gone from his face.
Il do. SIR" he said. but ia a darn
sight rather stay here and fight"
You will be back In plenty Of time
to take a hand, my lad Now. men
and | turned TO the dark. expectant
ring about me-"this is no ordinary
duty OF your enlistment, and ! wish
no one to accompany me tonight who
does not volunteer for the service
Seven Federal soldiers and four WON
en-, three Of them Virginians, are at
tackled at the house We have just left
by a large party OF bushwhacking
guerillas. the offscourings Of hell
Every one of you knows what that
means. VIII you 90 with me to their
rescue?"
No one seemed anxious 20 be first
to speak. | could see them look aside
uneasily at one another.
"Bungay," | said, Il feel sure YOU
will go, for your wife Is there"
Marian"
Yes; Miss Minor told me this after
noon. but | had forgotten TO mentor
IT,"
The little man sprang into the ali
and came down with a whoop.
THE bloody devils!" he cried e1
citedly. "Ye bet I'll 60"
Come, Sergeant, speak up; wha
do you men sayP
81 like not to fight NIT der Tan
KEGS" he admitted candidly, but de-
vomens, by Chiminy, dot vos anode
ting. will 90. Captain; meln Gott
yaw."
Were with you. sir" spoke vote,
after voice gravely around the darl
circle. and then Sands added: Wei
show them thar Yanks how the John
ny Rebs kin fight, sir"
Ten minutes later Glen, bearing hi
two messages to the Blue and Gray
was speedlngly recklessly through tn
black night northward. while my littl
squad was moving cautiously bacl
over the road we had 30 lately traV
ersed
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-05-29

get inside along with your fellows,
we might hold the house until rein
forcements came"
Thank God! | knew you would"
he cried joyfully, grasping me again
fervently by the hand. "you are not
one to heeState over the cole. OF a
uniform at such time as this. Only,
Wayne" and he hesitated an instant,
'it is right should tell you that Bren-
nan is there, and in command"
81 know it, but those women must
be saved nevertheless" answered
firmly, my mind settled. This is no
time for personal quarreling, and
whatever color of cloth We wear those
outlaws are our common enemies, to
be hunted down like wlG beats. |
have seen specimens Of their fiendish
cruelty that make my blood run cold
to remember The very thought of
those who are now exposed falling
into such hands is enough to craze
one; death would be preferable a
thousand times. How many fighting
men have your"
Seven fit for duty"
will you ride forward, or go back
with us?"
I'VE must send word"-and the gal
liant fellows voice shook-"but God
knows, Wayne, | want to go back Il
we both live l am to marry Celia
Minor"
81 understand" said gravely
"Ebers, who is your best rider?"
1T vos dot funny leetle yellow Glen
Captain"
Glen, come here"
The trooper, a mere boy, viii
freckled face and great honest gra!
eyes, but wiry and tough as steel
pushed his way through the group ant
faced me.
Glen" / said, your Sergeant tell
me you are the best rider In the troop
! ] am going to intrust you with tn
most important duty of all. The live
Of every one Of US and Of four helI
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-05-29

wal. they soi a. how fsnsf
named Lowrie wus /, uguin' thts yara
gang. an n thetC thcr way o. Il. |
reckon as how It's Lowrie we're after.
BE you Lowrle7"
Nav"
The answer was 80 grui and short
and the fellow hesitated 80 long IN
adding anything TO f. began to think
II was all on
WAL" he consented 10 say at last
ungraeiously. thars a blame pile O.
20 kim IN lately. an calcalats we got
bout 'nough fer our business. but |
reckon as how Red viii use ye some
whar Anyhow you uns kin come
long with me an And out, but yen
diskiver him bout Their ornerest man
iist now ever 20 run up again. He's
plum mad, Red is. fer sartain."
lie turned and strobe on, without "a
much as giving US backward glance
and, with a hearty congratulatory klch
to the mule, ! and my company fol
lowed him. A hundred yards further
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-05-29
SYNOPSIS.

The story opens IN Confederate tent
et critical stage OF the Civil War. Gen.
Lee imparts 20 Capt. Wayne ~ important
message TO Longstreet. Accompanied by
starts on his mission. They get within
the lines OF the enemy and IN the dark
ness Wayne is taken for Federal OF
hcer ana a young lady on horseback 10
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 II In
the dark a huge mastiff attacks Wayne
The girl shoots the brute Just in time
The owner OF the hut, Jed Bungay, and
his wife aRpear and soon a party OF
man pT 10 en- Ra Ih9y Sss lea bnt D Who
proves Il be Maj. Brennan, & 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-
yeals the secret message. Wayne believes
Edfth Brennan to be the wife OF Maj.
Brennan. lie Il rescued by Jed Bungay,
VINO starts to reach Gen. Lee. while
room. beneath which he had been i'm
prisoned 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.
bidding Edith adieu, Wayne makes a
Dash for liberty. He encounters Bungay
they reach the Lee camp and ART sent
win endorsements 10 Join Early. In the
battle OF Shenandoah the regiment ia
overwhelmed, and Wayne, while In the
hospital, ls visited by Edith Brennan.
wayne and Bungay are sent on a scout
ing detail. and arriving at the Minor
place, Wayne meets Miss Minor and MFL
bungay. and later Edith appears.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-05-29

In we passed through the fringe OF
trees and emerged into an open space
from whence we could see plainly the
great white house still illumined by
the flames which continued to con.
sumo the stables. Shots were fash.
ing like firefiies out of the darkness
on every side of us, the smell of burn
ing powder scented the air, and I
could distinguish the black forms Of
men lying prone on the grass in some
thing resembling a shrmish line.
Maxim a fight O. It, amt they?" I
asked of our taciturn guide, as we
picked our way carefully among the
recumbent forms.
Damn EN-, yes, hell o. fight"
he admitted bitterly.
Just beyond musketshot from the
| house, and nearly opposite the front
entrance, quite group Of men were
standing beneath the black shadows Of
q grove of trees. In spite of the CLEAN
from the fire | could make little Of
them, but as we approached from the
direction of the rear, one Of them eX'
claimed suddenly:
who comes thar? What body q
men is thet?"
IT'S mother party O. deserters, az
wants ter jine u.s." said the guide,
sourly. "They's Johnnies from Lees
army"
"Oh, they dew, dew they? Who's
Their boss O. this yere crowd?"
l swung down from my seat on the
mules back. and stood facing him, az
he advanced
I'VE uns hain't got no boss" an
swered, but they sorter fell in Ahind
O. me cause wus astraddle O this
muel. Be you named Lowrie?"
81 reckon; I'm Red Lowrie," Proud
ly aspect, maybe, we've heerd tell
O. me, an If ye heV, ye know we've go'
ter step damn lively whin | howl
Whut wus ye in Their army?"
Corporal"
The flames of the burning barr
Ieaped suddenly upward. as If fed By
some fresh combustion, and flung
brighter glare over the rough faces
clustered about us. saw Red Low
RE plainly enough now, as he peeret
eagerly forward to sean my face,
heavy-set, coarsefeatured man, witt
prominent nose, and thick, matted reE
beard. He wore wide-brimmed sof
army hat, under which his eyes shon'
maliciously, and he grasped a lonl
rife in one big, hairy hand. AS
gazed at him curiously, some ont
hastily pushed a way through tn
group at his back, and the next in
slant a tall figure stood at his side.
recognized the newcomer at a singl,
glance, and for the moment my hear
fairly choked met was Craig.
"Lowrie," he said, pointing straigh
at me, "thar's somethin' wrong yera
That teller thar is Captain Wayne, q
my oil regiment"
(To BE CONTINUED)
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-05-29

house helped me greatly to appreciate
the difficulties to be surmounted. He
had succeeded in his escape by dodg-
ing among the negro cabins where the
attacking line appeared weakest, but
expressed the conviction that even
this slight gap would be securely
closed long before we reached there.
Have they sufficient men, then, to
cover thoroughly all four sides?" |
asked.
ITO the best of my Judgment, there
must be fully two hundred and fifty in
the gang, and apparently they operate
under strict military discipline. 1t is
a revelation to me, Wayne. of the
growing power of these desperate fell
lows. | knew they were becoming
numerous and bold, but this surpasses
anything | could imagine, More, they
are being constantly recruited by new
arrivals. A party of at least a dozen
came in while was hiding behind the
stables. heard them asking for the
! leader"
w nat ulu luGy Gail MN
''Lory. or Laurie, or something like
that They claimed to be deserters
from Lees army, but two OF three of
them wore our uniforms"
TITS Red Lowrie." / said gravely
more impressed than ever with the
seriousness of the situation. Il heard
of him two years ago-he killed a man
in the Sixth North Carolina, and took
to the hills. Since then he has devel
oped into quite a leader for such scum
and has proven himself a merciless
monster. You have no suggestion tC
offer as to how we had better attempt
to get in?"
He shook his head despondingly.
What station does Brennan de
fend?" l asked.
The front of the house; the mali
point of attack has been there"
We could distinguish the sound o
firing by this time, and its continuous
volume convinced me that Cations
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-05-29
New York Iournallsts

Here's a man who claims to under
stand birds"
"Well?"
Can We feature it?"
I'VE might" replied the editor OF
the New York paper, IF It were played
up properly. Send him out to get an
interview with the first robin, and
let's see what he makes of It,"
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-05-29

A Harvard professor says that eV-
cry man is responsible for his own
face, as 1t reflects the qualities most
in control Of the individual. Here is
a scientific Endorsement of the meth
cd, generally condemned as superb
cial, of taking every one on his face
value.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-05-29
This Bridegroom Sat Down

in the least. After they had gone the
minister spoke his mind:
The woman is going 10 get toe
worst of that matrimonial bargain"
And for once his wife agreed With
him.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-05-29

A college professor tells us that it
is impossible to live on less than
s1,100 year. Millions of our citizens
belong in the cemetery and don't
know 1t.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-05-29

The Georgia observer who says he
saw a flock of robins that had been
made drunk by eating berries failed to
mention whether they were yellow or
blue and pink.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-05-29

The hobble skirt is to give way to a
wider garment, making the sales Of
cloth heavier. Useful reforms have
a certainty of costing somebody some
thing.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-05-29

The Paris police have ruled that
pugilists must not hurt each other.
Judging by the French duel, this is
the only way boxing will ever be made
popular in France.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-05-29
CHAPTER xxx.
A Mission for ReeIzebub.

A Mission for BeeIzebub.
AS we picked our way slowly for
ward Though the gloom | Cleaned
from Cation I'll. he knew regarding the
situation before - My own knowl-
edge of the environment OF the Minor
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-05-29

An aviator has succeeded in flying
across Lake Erie in thirty-four min
utes. He must have neglected to stop
of any of the local stations.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-05-29

The Wright brothers have succeeded
in building a fireproof aeroplane. A
gravity-proof aeroplane seems to be
the kind that is most wanted.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-05-29

Massachusetts proposes to license
its cats. That's all right, providing
the license prohibits music after 10
o'clock.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-05-29

Massachusetts legislators propose a
tax on cats. Another argument against
the ancient theory that music hath
charms.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-05-29

King George has patented a new
tangled kitchen range, and there is
reason to suspect that his wife makes
him do the family cooking.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-05-29
The One Sure Thlnu.

I'VE can always be sure Of one
thing" said the wise man.
What is that?" asked the foolish
one.
THAT We are never sure Of any
thing"
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-05-29

Rhode Island, says the Providence
Journal, casts a smaller vote. proper
tionately to it's population, than ID
polled in any other northern state
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-05-29

at has been demonstrated that we
can have plays without words"
Yea Also that We can have plays
without actors"
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-05-29

Rochester, N. Y, has a citizen who
"a the proud possessor Of two hearts.
And this is leap year, tool
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-05-29

Garfield Tea keeps the liver in condition,
insuring clear head and good general health.
Drink before retiring.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-05-29

Predictions Of slightly warmer
woather are welcome whether there "a
any warrant for them or not
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-05-29
TO DRIVE OUT MALARIA =.

Take the Old Standard GROVES TAsTEI.Rsa
CHILL TONIC. You know what you are taking.
This formula Is plainly printed on overy bottle,
she wing II is simply Quinine and Iron In tastelesa
form, and the most enectuAl form. hor gFoWp
people and children. 80 cents.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-05-29

Many fellow who puts up a good
front is talked about behind his back
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-05-29
Imnnrtnnt 20 Mnthnrn

lnpoTtant 10 MotnoT8
Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that It
Signature Of &/H2zIAu
In Use For over 80 Years.
Children Cry for Fletcher's Castoria