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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-20

1t wasn't your fault If only she" and he, in turn stihed the reproach. Let's turn in, somewhere"
 They found hotel "strict1y stag" As they were folding their clothes compacty sailor fashion, by the double bed in their room, Ngger said "Joe you don't know Irene the finest nerviest little girl And she's sore She ought to be- the way I acted and
 "We ought to leave call for six o'clock" all Joe answered. he turned in. "I got be back board for coa1ing."
 ''Trust I always wake at fve,' said Nigger, switching off the 1ght and jumping between the sheets he through the darkness that Joe already asleep.
 Sunlight boring into Joes eyelids awoke him, and under the pillow for his dollar watch and then loudly Eight o'c1oeki And steamer back to the ship till half past nine!
 sinking of loss and ruin filled him. Over time and with coaling the first break in his record He his rating reduced and loathed himself land. Hang old shpmatesl And all women
 Still, he had drunk little his head clear to make the best of any humiliation. And Nigger still with him, mine of sympathy at least, although he the of Joes undoing. Therefore Joe, with turning towards his mates side of the bunk thrust across 1t.
 His hand came out rnobstruced at the far side of the bed He sprang up if he had been shot. Ngger not there. He had gone-beaten it. Sneaked Quit him
 Boiling with suspicion and amazement, Joe washed and hustled his underclothes Had he really been with the Nigger A1ten of his rocky days, with crook who had thought rob him He grabbed them up to his knees, when he discovered that they brown, not blue, and buttoned straight up and down instead of-latera1fy. He seized the garment chair; it, too dogged up the front, and all acck
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-20

"Shut up, the both of youi" he snapped. You've been playing with fire and better quit it you, Joe.'
 Irene watched the whites of Niggers eyes g1ear1, his irses contract in the losing fight with his jea1- orsy Its masculine depth, the strength of the bondage of these old shpmates another, filled her with trepidaon- And Joe if struck by the disoya1ty of his advances, had bowed his head between his s.ou1- ders with a stony stare.
 But Auten could contain himself longer. His breeding burst in a laundering clap of his palm upon the counter
 "Noi You ain't the girl I thought you was!" he cried, fercely, sweeping his glass upon the floor This ends iti Good nightl'
 "I-Tm sorry. Oh, Nigger-oome backr Irene's voice broke; but he had jumped from the stool and plunged out through the door.
 Catch him, quclt" she gasped Firing him back It's all my fau1t-I far. But couldn't re- sist a go for fun-and he told you wooden
 Joe shot her glance, yearning, part awe; and vanished without a word.
 He knew well enough where to find his old sfipmate It 1ate and only the public houses a1ght. He steered for the g1ea and spied Nigger the public bar drowning his wrath glass in hand oppo- site about fourteen stone of brick-red womanhood.
 Joe sidied up him quietly and said: Its al :ght She wants you back :" No answer, sign that he had heard "Tm sorry if you thought I putting in' Joe tried again.
 "P1ay fair, why couldn't you?" muttered Nigger. at last And the hell with your uniform
 Uniform nothing,' retorted Joe And played fair on1y-" He checked the unga1ant truth about the eirrs advances. fYou know I meant-'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-20

with buttons He explored about the under the bed, but found blue trousers b1ouse flat hat, scarf, anyardnothing, except his grommet unsprung and flat upon the bare pine bureau. The fend had stolen all his clothes He might well go back to the Arizona naked in that "cit rig. Be deserter and have done with it
 Joe tried calm himself and reason This indeed revenge for the girls favor. Stf1 he would not have to face all Sydney in his tattooings So he thrust himself into Nigger's garments, and in the sighted slip of torn paper stuck in the mirror, and written in pencil He reached for it, and read: sIf don't fall in the blue rags, then take her, and welcome Here's scoring the both of you
 NIGGER." she had fattered! We'll then Joe knew where to spot the pirate And he'd the clothes off him. if he had o do it right under her eyesi
 He slid downstairs and of doors sBut among the buzzing trans, the aien-ooking 1imped clothed colo nials the appeared strange and hateful He lost his bearings, and began to wander.
 A stoutish in gray suit and bowler hat proppng a famp-po drew his eyes A something dis tinguished him; at home perhaps, liberties 1n New York, had his sort even to the Square-cu pol ished shoes. Joe accosted him. Wasn't the Warratah The person kept studying the sky for some mo- nlents before he answered. Then he drew the c1gar from his mouth, with curl of his broad and clean shaven upper lip. ., Early, ain't it. for young be hunting azes he returned quietly; and his beady swept Joe " swift scrutiny.
 NI'rn from the American ships began Joe. Tive lost a mate. sir, and agreed to meet there lie knew that his clothes made him out liar and saw at once that the stranger disbe1ieved him. . But the made comment, except to close HIS eyes comp1acently and point the street. remarkng
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-20

OE TERRY eyed Sydney Harbor from the signal-bridge of the U. s. s. AyssoHo, hR her anchor thundered overheard and she swung beside her sister, the HosOoii. Intimacy with the ports of the world had touched young Joseph with something of that tired wisdom which distinguishes eaiioriind.- Here now was Australia to patronize. And you ought. from the looks of you" he informed the land, 'to make good for about one liberty"
 So next evening, as the coliiers with their spidery hoists came alongside, and Ensign Raile stood over the hberty-book r,., the trir,r,d h,r tte nort erano1uav Ioe
The Detroit times., 1912-05-06

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OF the NV of that part OF p Cs sell 6Ss
SS1 and sS2 lying OF and adjacent to Jefferson ave-
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J Lewis vsnills, last named SUB
pa and w. Taft Place, Danzinger ana
Of that OF lot 49, H. Connors Est,
p Sg5 and 1855 between Jefferson ave. and kerche-
Jeherson Park Realty Reddig Jefferson Park sub
az the lem Park Realty
l. Siordard Drexel Jefferson and Mack sub OF that
mart Of n. OF Jefferson Crosse Pointe.
T. Drexel last named sub
r. Williamson, DreNe. last named sub.
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The Southern herald., 1912-10-25

came forth into the hall, having no
desire to be caught listening. My own
position was more unpleasant and haE'
ardous than ever. Whatever reason
the lieutenant might have for holding
me prisoner / was convinced he pos.
sessed no knowledge as to my real
identity. The probability was that aft
er an interview / would be released.
But Grant would recognize me In
stantly, and he proposed searching the
house, room BY room, seeking this
man Eric. must make my escape first,
Yet how could this be accomplished 7
heard Peter pass along the hall, and
solemnly announce the serving Of
breakfast. He and Grant exchanged
few sentences, and then the latter
strobe to the front door. where he
gave orders to the men. watched
the German officers come up the steps
while the majority Of the others foiri
Ing into irregular line, marched around
the corner Of the house. A small sqUtt
remained, however, on guard, fadef
the front entrance.
tTo BE coNTINUED)
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to suppose him in the Jerseys at this
time"
Grant remained silent, probably not
wholly convinced that he was being
told the truth, and yet not venturing
to state openly his suspicious. How
ever the other said no more, and final
ly the Ranger felt compelled to an
swer.
"Of course" he explained rather
lamely, 81 couldn't altogether blame
you for concealing the boy II he had
shown up here. but you will realize
that as Kings officer have a seri-
GUS duty to perform"
"You would apprehend Ericf Would
betray him Into British hands? ls
that your meaning, Captain Grant?"
What else could | doY Don't be
unreasonable Boy as he is, no one In
all that crew Of ragamuffins has done
US greater harm Again and again he
has learned our secrets and brought
Washington information Of our plans
How be does It is the mystery Of this
department-How has personally Of
fered a thousand pounds for his arrest
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Surely you know that Last night I
thought We had him IN cur power. but
the very devil seems TO protect him
from capture, evea when luck brings
him fairly within our grip
And 50 you came here TO search for
him. could feel the bitter soorn
In the voice. In his fathers homel"
4 certainly did" angrily. 4 shall
search the house from cellar TO garnet
before leave"
But you are on parole"
Damn the parole. What do I care
for pledge given to a band Of plum
dering outlaws? And what do I care
for Eric? He chose for himsslf. and
has no right to expect any mercy from
me. and by all the gods, he'll receive
none. | half believe that attack last
night was his planning. and that now
you have him hidden away here"
And yos propose searching the
roomsf"
Il do. II you had been a little more
genial might have exhibited greater
courtesy. But haven't any use for
Eric. and never had. Now you know
the truth
Very well. sir" and the ineensed
lieutenant pushed back his chair
Then We clearly understand each 9th
or at last am rincerely clad Of Il
From now on l shall never again b
guilty Of mistaking you for a friend OF
a gentleman. No. l have no wish q
listen to another word; you have
spoken frankly enough. and under
stand the situation. Perhaps II is only
anger, but It gives me the excuse
have been seeking after a long whilc
in vain. Whatever claim you maj
have had upon my regard in the pas
is over with. forever over with. Cap
tain Grant"
But but. surely"
81 mean precisely that. You car
cover your despicable actions with th'
gloss o. military duty, hut know yo'
now az a revengeful liGr. Treat thi
house as you please. | refuse to hav'
any more dealings or wVrds with you
I'll provision you and your men, ne
would any others suffering from hun
ger, but that ends all"
closed the crack Of toe door az h
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MLADYofc DOUBT
BYRNyDALL PARRISH
@e Au6W of Z0le Mderhe
(Rsa-sCC71y LaOg OfHe. .NOr1hGc
Illustrations BY EtEY TMN
MuJIan01J by WNY IHILDL

Yes" somewhat moIined. 7 pre-
sumo that is true. although you are
chilly enough. the Lord knows. But
what brings you here1"
That must remain my secret. Cap
tain Grsnt-tor the present"
"Oh. very wen. thought II might
have some connection with Eric's pres
enee in this neighborhOod,"
With Eric! What do you mean?
Have you seen himG"
"Ah! so I've got below the surface
at last / thought might with that
thrust. Yes, | saw him last nighs I
didn't know what the devil the fellow
was up TO. but l thought I'd let him
play out his game Ii was q right
nervy trick, so far as II went. but un-
fortunately the rebels came in before
discovered what 1t all led up to"
"You do not make It very clear to
me-"
Il told you It was not even clear to
myself. This IL all know. When |
joined Delavan last night Just after
dark. he had a young officer OF Light
Dragons in charge Of his advance
guard. l merely got a glimpse Of the
fellow as We rode in, and he looked
so devilishly like Eric that asked
Delavan who the lad was He said he
had Joined at Mount Holly with three
men, was going through to Philadel
phia with dispatches from New York
and was only too glad OF escort the
rest Of the way. Being short Of Off
GERS Delavsn gave him charge Of the
van"
did he recognize your"
q hardly think so; 1t was pretty
dark, and was put on guard over the
rear wagons. | supposed | would have
ample opportunity to learn the truth
after 1t became daylight"
But you believed him to be Erlc?"
YES, and after the attack | wal
convinced. He and the three men with
him bolted and got away. Must have
run at the first fire. for the fellows
had US completely hemmed in. 1t wal
Eric all right, and that ls about hal
the reason why l led my men bacl
here-I wanted to find out II he wal
hiding about the old place. Is It tru,
you haven't seen himf"
quite true; indeed l had no reasoI
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SYNOPSIS

,r.t.r Lawrence, son OF Judge Law
- ~ Virginia, whose wife was Lee.
-, On 4 perilous mission BY Gen
ssst~.-ton fiist after the winter at Val
= Forge. Disguised IN 2 British uni
sWreace arrives within the enemy 5
-. 'rbs Major attends a great fete
- caves the Lady OF the Blended
- from mob. He later meets the glrl
briuiant ball Trouble is started
waltz. and Lawrence is urged by
y mariner. Mistress Mortimer The Lady
q ~ Biended Rosel. 10 make his escape.
s.rsrce is detected as spy oy Captain
krpt Of the British Army. VINO ,Ils,,, ssrees
: Spei The duel is stopped by Grant
49, s,d The sry makes a dash for
k,s-tv swimming q river following a mar
~ escape The Major arrives az ths
~, ri a blacksmith. who Is friendly. anc
k.ov.s the Lady Of the Blended Rose
EDtain Grant and rangers search black
ss..s.b shop in vain for TIE spy. Law,
ksa iojna the minute men, Grant anc
\. train are captured by the minute eI5,a1 men =
lawrence Is made prisoner " Al - ~ !
~ two white men. who lock hlm In
Erong sell
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cnAprER xlI-contlnusd.


He had tnrned the tables most neat
n and sianced down over my rough
smen.s, awakening suddenly to the
roWlsdge that / was also in mas
mersde. To be sure l had one ad-
-.Dt,re-I knew these men had been
mars Of Delavan's foragers, and hence
n heart must be loyalists.
-That is not a question intend an
.vering to every rufhan who stops me
on The highway" l returned shortly,
y wish to know what this outrage
means? will know, you wooden-head'
Al image! | was about my business
Nhep the four OF you attacked me.
wasn't the man you were after at ALL
and We, am held prisoner, shut up
mere behind iron bars. What is this
place, anyhow"
1T is calleG 'Elmhurst,' sir"
"Flmhurst? A country estate?"
'Yes, sir, one Of the old plantations.
ITS a name never heard. Where
Is tlat pleClOu7 heuN6uahN'
al presume de is in bed, sir" and
Peter .ose quietly to his feet, and be
gan replacing the dishes on his tray
Apparently there was not nervous
shrob 10 his pulse, and he remained
bllssfdlly Indifferent to my presence
stared helplessly at him, even words
falling me.
"You refuse 70 inform me as to the
ruth Of this AFFAIR."" faltered at last
as he lifted his burden on one arm
He slrned a stolid face my way.
'1t would seem so, sir. l have tt
thank you for a most delightful eve
ming, sir. Your conversation has beeI
both instructive and entertaining
However, sir, the hour is now late
and | should advise your retiring"
He bowed solemnly, backing towart
the door, and sprang to my feet
evertaken by a sudden determination
70 make a break for freedom. Their
was a slight glitter in Peters gra.
eyes, as he raped sharply with hi
heel on the door.
q hardly think that would be adviH
able, sir" he warned softly. "The maj
outside is armed, sud in the excite
ment might hurt you"
There was a click Of the lock, an,
the heavy door swung open. | stoo
mothnless, tempted 20 spring, yet no
darirg the venture. Peter backet
majestically out, and caught
GLIMPSE of the graybeard, and tn
black outline Of pistol. Then tn
door closed, leaving me alone. Tn
little scrap Of candle left sputtere
feebly, and. after walking across tn
noor a halt-dozen times, striving t
gain control Of my temper, blew
out, and crawled into the bunk. Their
was nothing l could do, but wait 70
morning; not a sound reached m
from without, and, before l realize
The possibility, was fast asleep.
The Southern herald., 1912-10-25

Rose Paster Phelps stokes. h aA
address on behalf Of . New Yerk eoaa,
Uy week charity, told : quaint story.
"A little stun girl she said. Sseoo9
for the hrst tine IN her life IN = barn-
yArd-a genuine. ola-fsshioned hara-
yard with its rieks. its lazy eews ~
plows and harrows, and what-not
The slum child drank It all IN -
hghtedly. then gssped half to hersslf:
-'An' lest lock ct the chickens
all runRin' around rawi"-Washingtns
Star.
The Southern herald., 1912-10-25
CHAPTER Kill.
A New Combination.

Ny first thought was that this must
prove a trap, and drew hastily back
behind the curtain, believing myself
justified in an effort at escape. Surely,
under such conditions, my word Of
parole to Peter had no binding force.
Yet | waited long enough to glance
forth again. The advancing body was
less than a hundred strong, Queens
Rangers and Hessians, from their uni
forms, struggling along on foot, limp
ing, dusty and without arms. These
must be the remnant Of Delavan's
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pW1 TN ca
Bends Are


They 6 not s.ckun a. erlpa
They 60 not ~ts4r yoa te ulac@
They ae not leave yes eozssestaa
They are small mila. eHec9iva. VIZ
waste tine and monsy q Hnknowm
and expensive pargativess
Just take one Bonds PHI e -
rme for that headache bllioumenA
torpid liver. etc. and WAKE ap vsn1
An Druggists. sc. Or send 70 BontT
Pharmacy Co. Little Roek. Ark.
A tree sample On request kes.
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I should think The women votina
h the new suffrage states voah
strike one obstacle
what Il thatf~
How can the matrons ot = paxtS
cast their maiden voter
The Southern herald., 1912-10-25
WIRE EENclNn

Both welded and wrapped for stosA
piss, poultry, garden and lawn. al aisee-s
q good heavy hog proof &S fence for lie
per rod. Send trial order. ROOFING e4
all kinds. galvanized and painted steel-s
rubber and gravel coated. We have q
good rubber roofing for &c square, An
complete, Send trial order Mentloa thta
paper. Pidgeon~r ~rhemas Iron Co, 49,
N. I'd st.. Memphis, Tenn. Adv.
The Southern herald., 1912-10-25

must have slept long and soundly,
sor when l finally awoke CLEAN Of
sun lay the full length Of the room,
and food was upon the table. Some
cne--Peter, no doubt-had entered
and departed without arousing me.
Sleep had left me in pleasanter
frame Of mind, and l ate heartily,
wondering vaguely what the day would
disclose. determined one thing, that
when Peter returned for the dishes, I
would back him into corner and
choke at least a portion Of the truth
out Of his unwilling throat. had
hardly reached this decision when the
The Southern herald., 1912-10-25

Regular practieinE phyucians rec0mmums
and prescribe OXIDiNE FOR Malaria, -
cause il ia proven remedy By yean Of e.
psrience. Keep q bottle IN the mediclna
sheet and administer at hrst sisn Of ChfIh
and Fever. Adv.
The Southern herald., 1912-10-25

Az summer tonic there e no medlcla&
that quite compares with 0XIDINE. Il noe
only builds up the system, but taken rec
ularly, prevents Malaria. Regular Or Tasse.
lsas Formula at Druggists Adv.
The Southern herald., 1912-10-25

Mrs. Knicker--why don't you 60 b
the market yourselfi
Mrs. Bocker-No, indeed; that's iusa
the way Jack told me he lost hia
money.
The Southern herald., 1912-10-25
COLD FLOODED AND

bMAAh DAAAAN0
Chllni Rev James Reed, Gainesville rex. wroom
II have used your Cheathanis Chill TOaic In ~
family and can recommend II 20 everyone affected
with Chlls and Fever II cured when yarloa
other remedies failed" Price tee. sold and Eua4
lnteed By all dealers, A. r. hehards hedielns o
nheru,nn 1exas Adv
The Southern herald., 1912-10-25

When q man does get even witA
another he is never satisfied until ha
gets a little more So
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Literal.

my good woman, do you scvuA
with avidltyY"
Nom; with soap"
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BRYAN TAKES HIS TEXT,


o
NJ hour"
smiled
quota was Jefferson
myself from criticism that
attsu
thousand who tried earlier than to harmony this
fought for triumphant only
WE'LL"
with applause Mr. Bryan said he e.arl entitled
the
wnsonws rsu 10 = candidate"
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HIS EULOGY OF KERN.

John w Kern has been faithful every day of that Nen has
cam n
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Chapter III.
SIXTY HORSE POWER AUTOS
DASH IN RACE FOR THE BRIDE.

Eight detectives and strong arm men
appear suddenly on the eighth floor and
one OF them enters the Offices where the
bride Is. Then on signal they spread
out. blocking the passageway. Hurried
ly the bride Is led out. She is heavily
yelled, and turns to scan the faces Of
those around her.
Into an elevator she Is led before
the chauffeur is half aware what has
happened. There Is a wild scram bl @
as Eysoldt PUSHES for the descending
car He darts to the stairs and races
down. He gains the street in time to
see pa-in-law's car turn the corner of
Market street.
The big black car Is after II in a jiffy
and the race begins. The road they
took leads TO Mount Tabor. twenty six
miles away. The angry bankers car
has sixty horsepower and the pursuin z
chauffeur has an equally powerful ma
chine. Buggies and lighter automobiles
called In for the chase are soon dis
tanced. With the pursuing chauffeur
is his brother, who has wide shoulders
and Is more than feet tall.
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NO BALTIMOREAN
MISSES A THRILL
AT TIE CONVENTION.

BALTIMORE. Md, June "a ma
tional convention Is an event" in Balti-
more. Not q citizen IL missing any Of
the thrills. Hospitality rules and po-
rteness Is the order of the day. 1t Is q
at least one flag and several yards OF
bunting, and the hotels and downtown
ONCE buildings are q riot Of color.
The town has prepared FOR week Of
holiday and II going 20 have It. no mat
ter who IL nominated. Business. all
but that Of necessity connected with the
entertainment OF the city's guests.
practically Ia at a standstill.
Owners of many fine old mansions OF
ante belium days have turned them
over to candidates for use as head
quarters-turned them over bodily. ne
gro servants. family plate. libraries and
all.
To-day nearly every leading citizen
was downtown. q self-app ointed recep-
ton committee Of one to welcome each
delegation.
The citizen who has no house to offer
is giving his personal service. He has
plastered his apartment with banners.
and cheerfuliy has he tramped many
weary blocks showing strangers 10
lodging and meals.
And the women! They are legion. and
their hospitality and good will Is not
second to that OF their men. Scores OF
pretty maids and comedy matrons In
holiday dress throng the hotels on the
lookout for the wives of delegates. anx-
ious 20 show them an enjoyable time.
The wife OF Mayor Preston has been on
the Job since the first strangers began
to arrive. and she has planned to Ill up
the entire week with receptions and din
uera
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brown-eycd girl he weed and won. while
driving her to private school daily.
SO last week he got his lawyer to
have a writ OF habeas corpus granted
ordering Papa Lushear to produce his
daughter In court. To-day was the day
Tor her production. but Pas attorney
knows the law OF New Jersey too well.
snd also the laws OF love, TO do thing
like that
so Dorothy was kept from the sight
OF her husband. Papa-in-law Lushear
Is very naughty gentleman. but he
had TO appear in Vice-Chancelior
Howelrs court in answer to the writ
OF habeas corpus, asking the old gen
tleman to kindly produce Mrs. Dorothy
Eysodt