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wife out partially dressed In the mid.
die Of the night, looted the house of
everything it contained Of value. and
then set it 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 e afraid
to leave-just mamma, Edith, my old
nurse, and myself. It seems so lonely,
and Major Brennan and Arthur both
insist 1t is no longer safe. So they
are coming with a cavalry escort to
take us all North. I am sure we shall
have a splendid time"
You have experienced no trouble.
then. thus far?"
"Oh. none at alive have not even
been bothered by scouting parties. Oh,
l do not mean you; you are no bother,
But yesterday there was a horrible
man here; he came to the kitchen
door, and asked all sorts of impudent
questions. Mrs. Bungay actually had
to threaten him with a gun before he
would leave" H @@"1 t@ets
rs Maria Bungay here, them. -
Why certainly; do you know her!
Isn't she q. delightful old dear-just
as good, as a man" "%@ S.s>' = e
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: ii
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 l am. 1t must
be awfully nice to be always cool and
calm. don't you Think"
Determined that l 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 dc
me a favor?" she asked. But Of
course you will. | was trying to tic
this grapevine into place when yor
surprised me. but l could not hold or
with one hand and tie with the other
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DIsFIGURED WITH cRusTs

Some time ago I was taken with
eczema from the top of my head to
my waist. 1t began with scales on my
body. l suffered untold itching and
burning, and could not sleep. l was
greatly dis1gured with scales and
crusts. My ears looked as If they had
been most cut of with a razor, and
my neck was perfectly raw. l suffered
untold agony and pain. tried two
doctors who said I had eczema in its
fullest stage, and that it could not
be cured. l then tried other rem
edies to nc avail. At last. I tried a set
Of the genuine Cuticura Remedies.
which cured me of eczema when all
else had failed, therefore I cannot
praise them too highly.
II suffered with eczema about ten
months, but am now entirely cured,
and I believe Cuticura Remedies are
the best skin cure there is" (Signed)
Miss Matte ]. Shafer, R. F. D. 1, Box
3, Dancy, Miss, Oct. 81, 1910.
II had suffered from eczema about
four years when boils began to break
out on different parts of my body. It
started with a fine red rash. My
back was affected first, when 1t also
spread over my face. The itching was
almost ~unbearable at times. / tried
different soaps and salves, but nothing
seemed to help me until l began to
use the Cuticura Soap and Ointment.
- $500 A. --Af--I- Z
recommended them to my sister for
her baby who was troubled with tooth
eczema, and they completely cured her
baby" (Signed) Mrs. F. L. Marber-
ger, Drehersville, Pa. Sept. 6, 1910.
Although Cuticura Soap and ONT
ment are sold everywhere, a sample
of each, with 32-page book, will be
mailed free on application to "Cut.
cura,," Dept. L, Boston.
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CHAPTER XVII.
An Embarrassing Situation.

An Embarrassing Situation.
1t was well into the third day when
we came down into the fertile valley
Of the Cowskin. 1t had proven an un-
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 l had been dis
patched, my one Overmastering
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 so
sweetly gracious. so marked with ten.
der sympathy. while 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.
God knows what ! hoped for. for |
knew well 1t must ALI inevitably end
in despair, yet like the moth l must
continue to SINCE my wings until the
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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 a hero |
have made you out to be. It would
make you positively vain if l 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 l Inn 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?"
Il have been discharged from the
hospital only a short time" ] an
swered, as she paused to take breath.
Indeed, this is my first military serv-
ice for several months. yet l am feel
ing quite strong again. Mrs. Brennan.
then, is still with you?"
"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 are to be here this afternoon,
and sometime tonight we are all of
Us going away together"
Eager as | was to meet Brennan,
mad 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?'
| 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'
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 MI. Cuyler. turned hta
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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 a
moment until l secure this end"
My hand vas 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 a 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 l saw it. al
though she stood half hidden beneath
the shadow Of the vines. Amusement,
incredulity, scorn were expressed
there, yet rel as | marked them all
became merged into proud uncon-
seriousness. She would have turned
away without a word. but my CON-
panion stopped her.
Edith" she cried eagerly, do you
not see? This is Captain Wayne"
She turned toward me and slightly
inclined her head.
Il recognized Captain Wayne" was
her calm answer, land regret greatly
having intruded upon him. It was en-
tiyely 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 we'll
for you first to ascertain the truth"
You wholly mistake" was the calm
reply. II have not presumed to criti-
else. Why should l? 1t is not a mat.
ter which interests me in the least.
l presume you have NJ further OBJ.
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Wonderful Luck.

Rook-Taylor was always a fortu.
nate man. but doesn't 1t seem wonder.
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 was found to be valuable
enough to pay for both the operation
and the Observation-Disclosures
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lection to my returning to the nousey-
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 to
speak. "Only l do hope she won't tell
Arthur"
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CHAPTER xxvI.-continued.

He looked at me in surprise. Il
reckon, cap, as how ye don't know
much bout whut's a goin' on in Their
valley fer ther las few MONTHS" he
said soberly. rubbing down his mule
as he spoke. Tell We what, thar. list
hain't no plantation houses left thar
now, thet's a fac, leastwise not north
o Their lines we uns sorter hol' onto
yft. 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
ganized now till they're mighty nigh
an army, an they don't skeer fer nuth-
In les ner a regiment. I see more ner
q hundred an fifty in one bunch up
on ther White Briar two week ago, an
they're worse ner a parcel err pirates.
! reckon as how they got Marian, but
I'll bet she CIV 'em a hot OIL time afore
she done quit"
Rumors of this state of affairs to
the north and west of our defending
lines had already reached me-indeed,
the verification 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 l 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 rest until assured
OF her safety, and since my order
granted me full authority to prolong
my journey, I might ascertain whether
or not she yet remained within the
valley.
Jed" l asked, my mind finally SET
tied, do you know the old Minor plan
tation?"
"Ol' ledge Minors place? Sure; it's
skin"
Have those fellows got down that
far yet?"
oval, l reckon not. out durn If
know fer sure, cap"
How long would it take us to reach
there?"
"'Bout two days, l reckon"
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 fat
upon his back on a grassy knoll.
"Ebers," l said sternly.
He aros ponderous. and came for
ward with a decidedly halting gait.
"Vos l sent for?" he asked.
YES" l said; Il want you to have
the men get their supper at once. as we
shall be obliged to ride a 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 he turned ruefully away!
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Not Militant,

The social function at Mrs. Come.
ups, the other afternoon ended in a
drawn battle"
What? Not a quarrel?"
mo, just a teafight."
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Hamlins Wizard Oil is recommended by
many physicians. 1t is used in many pub
lie. and private hospitals. Why not keep
Q bottle on hand in your own home?
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Pretty Bio.

my new hat is pretty big"
II thought 80, too, but when 1 got
the bill for 1t it made your hat look
like the head of a pin."-Roseleaf.
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The man who is compelled to toe
the mark may develop into a chronic
kicker.
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MANUFACTURING CANDIES AND ICE cream
parlor: largest, most modern place in the West,
prominently located, in Bozeman, Mont: cleared
G,00O in three years; Will stand invcstigation
everything complete. ROSCHIE, Box Sl9. Chicaco
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FOR SALE - go A. IN SASK, CAN: an A.
cult, all tillable: best improvements; everything
complete; excellent location: will retire; great bar
gain; terms. Box 319, Chicago.
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Stop the Pain.

The hurt of a burn or a cut stops when
Coles Carbolisalve is applied. It heals
druggists. For free sample write to
]. w. Cole & Co.. Black River Falls. Wis,
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It's easier. to secure a patent than 1t
Is to convert it into cash.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1912-01-25

Many a self-made man merely offers
an explanation that doesn't explain.
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DR.. J. II. RINDLAUs (speclaIist),
Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat
Fargo, N. D.

One thing rarer than a day in June
is a woman who has nothing to say.
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An1boy
From Thursdays Daily.

From Thursdays Daily.
Most of the farmers have finished
corn husking.
Miss Vina Maine is visiting with
Mrs Helen Smith this week
Richard Hewson of Garden City
came home to spend Thanksgiving.
There were no services at the
Christian church Sunday on account
of the storm.
Mrs. Evelyn Hewson and Mrs. Len
Johnson spent Sunday and Monday
at Garden City.
Warren Cornish and wife of Yer
non spent a few days of last week
in this vicinity.
Mrs. Ida Gjuel started Monday
for Morris, Stevens county, to spend
the holidays with her brother, Nina
Latin.
Grandpa Van Sickle and son Bert
and family of Henry, s. d., spent
Thanksgiving at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Briggs.
A birthday party in honor of
Miss Flora Barr and Miss Bessie
Lowell will be given this evening at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Pierce
Lowell.
A. M. Schneeberger, county com,
missioner, lost two valuable two
year old colts Monday night. The
wind blew so hard Saturday night
that the granary door was blown
open and the colts got in and ate
too much wheat.
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Historic Minnesota
COPYRIGHTED BY LUCY WILDER MoRRIs]

of her stalwart husband, and then
does not seem to have been devot-
! ed to them. Who bore and brought
up her children doing the washing
! and ironing on the day Of their
birth. Who did all the hard work,
took all the abuse and yet was
ready for a frolic in the evening if
f! a prisoner could be depended on to
furnish one. In fact we may say she
| belonged to the earliest woman's
SUFFRAGE of Minnesota Peace to
! her ashes!
| Was ii not her tepee poles, her
moving van, dragging through the
wilderness that made these first
! tracks? We are told so by many of
the old settlers. The etiquette of the
tepee poles was as the law of the
Meades and Persians. Whether strap.
ped to a pony or to the squaw her.
/ self it is said the track never de-
waited in width.
! The Indians were poor road MAX
ers. had few tools. and never built
bridges. so their trails were found
along the line of least resistance.
and their crossings at fords of
! streams These were followed later
wherever feasible by the early ex-
/ plorers and missionaries, Selkirk
settlers, Hudson's Bay Traders, Red
River carts, and finally by the set
tiers themselves. Many of our old
settlers can remember the trains of
dog teams of the Hudson Bay and
Northwest Fur Trade companies.
Could anything show more of the
picturesque than our old trails with
their war parties of painted savages
passing along them like bad
! dream? Or later the long lines of
Red river carts, whose swarthy driv-
ers, wore all the colors of the rain
bow?
One of the old settlers tells us,
/ that she was in church in ST. An
thony and the minister had just
given out his text when the squeak
! ing of the Red river carts was family
heard. He quickly said ITO be de-
livered next Sunday" These carts
were all of wood, and drawn by a
pony, an OK or squaw. Their
squeaking could be heard three
miles. They usually came from PEN.
bian. One little boy said to his moth
er, Hear the Pembinoise Mother"
| This same woman when she was
a young girl creased the axles of
enc of these carts to see what would
happen, and said she never saw any
thing so funny as the way that OK
kept looking back hunting for the
noise.
These old trails are not found in.
printed history minnesota. They lie
in the minds of the old settlers, or in
the earliest government documents
1T has been our rare privilege to
resurect many of them and is our
hope to complete the matter. Would
it not be fitting that we members of
the ID. A. R. should mark these
trails? Would not the boulders be
most appropriate for this? They would
be contemporary with any road MAX
err of the state. imperishable and
| easily obtained. Would not this be
a fitting way to celebrate a sane
/ Fourth throughout the state?
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JESUS FATHER OF
SAVED HUMANITY
He Will Give His Earthly Chill
dren Everlasting Lite.
IMPORTANCE Of BIBLE STUDY.

Pastor Russell Says Scriptures Are
Self interpreting-Tex Once Dark
Become luminous-Jehovah 10 the
Life Giver of the Church, but Jesus
Will Be the Rssenerator OF the
World, Humanity.
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SCHOOL BOARD HELD
TAME MEET; REPORT

From Thursdays Daily.
No decision was reached by the
board of education last night on
the request of the Young Peoples
Socialistic Study club to be permit
ted to use one of the rooms in the
high school building for it's public
meetings this winter. This matter
was referred to the committee on
property and expense at the last
meeting of the board, and last even.
ing the committee reported that
there had been so much dissension
in the committee that it had been
unable to come to any definite un.
derstanding. The matter was refer
red back to the board, but no action
was taken. Secretary r. f. Scar
ing advised the Study club to en-.
deavOr to secure the library audi
forum for its meetings as that
room could be rented for much less
than it would take to light and
heat the school house for this pur-
pose. ...-
The property and expense com.
mittee also reported that in the mat
ter of building a vault in the high
school building il was considered
most advisable to build the strong
room i'm the tower i'm the corner of
that of building an additional coal
cellar in the alley was deferred
until spring or until the summer
vacation when such repairs are us
ually made. The property and ex'
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AS member of the national com
mittee of the d. A. X. for the pre-
servation of historic spots, a mos
enthusiastic and interested body Of
workers, it occurred to me that there
must be much history in Minnesota
| going to waste which was wei
worth preserving. This was suggest
ed by me to Mrs. SQuires, state re
gent, who heartily approved, appoint
ed me as chairman, and allowed me
to choose the committee which is
now working throughout the state.
We havesin this state living repos
itories of history in our old set
tiers who are passing daily taking
their stories with them. 1t is for us
the ID. A. r. of Minnesota to be
up and doing so that these stories
may not be lost. We want anecdotes
of adventure or those of the plain
everyday living of the early time
that sound like adventure now. They
will be simple records of a simple
people. but more valuable on that
account.
Last week we walked along one
Of the old Indian trails with two OF
the oldest settlers in the state. The
stories they told us could not be riv
aled by any tales of adventure. The
wife said cover sixty years ago as
/ was coming up this bank with two
pals Of water, ] met an Indian
chief, in full war paint and feathers
going to join his followers. AS he
had the trail 7 stepped to one side
and he passed poor frightened me
with a greeting-"Iiuh!
Mrs. Pond, wife of one of the
earliest missionaries, tells how on
her way here she tired of bread
made only of -four. salt and water
and determined to have a light loaf
She made it using a home made
yeast cake. which seems to have
been the first on record. and when
the boat was tied up at night, baked
it with the greatest solicitude in
little Dutch oven. with painted
buck Indian who had just dropped
in, as an interested spectator. When
she went to get it for breakfast, ii
had disappeared either with or in
the Indian.
Before white men came to Mime.
sofa this country was crossed by
multitude of paths and roads call
ed Indian trails. These were more or
less distinct according to the nature
of the travel. If they were followed
only by Indians with moccasined
feet, they were narrow though some.
times deeply worn as in the case
of the trail we followed, which shows
plainly today. If they were the
routes of migration for hunting par
ties, where the women and children
accompanied them, they would cor.
respond to our poorest back woods
roads
Before we go any further let us
sing the praise of one of the ear.
liest road makers of America, the
squaw, who seems to be unsung
She who seems never to have had
time to eat or to sleep, and yet re.
manned fat. Whoever saw a picture
of a lean squaw. Who was not in
terested in clubs, except in the hands
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pense committee was authorized to
purchase a Wicks piano for use in
the music room in the high school
building.
Secretary e. f. Soaring read a
letter from the Travellers Indemnity
company of Hartford, Conn, stating
that the boilers in the various
school buildings in Mankato had
been inspected and found to be in
good order. Mrs. B. d. Smith re-.
ported that the Clio club had pre-.
sented the high school with large
map of Germany. AS this will be
made good use OF the board author
lied a vote of thanks to be sent
to the Clio club. Secretary Soaring
announced that he had received
three admittance cards for the board
of education, allowing them admis,
sion to the fiftieth annual meeting
of the Minnesota Teachers associa.
ton which is being held in ST. Paul
this week. None of the members
of the board however, will be able
to take advantage of the cards.
Superintendent Sperry submitted
the following attendance report for
the month of November:
NE NIB. IA. PA. CT.