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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-09
SYNOPSIS.

The story opens In a Confederate tent
at a critical stage Of tina Civil War. Gen.
Lee imparts to Capt. WaynS an important
message to Longstreet. Accompanied by
starts on his mission. They get Within
the lines of the enemy and in the darfl-
ness Wayne Is taken for a Federal Of
nicer and q young lady on horseback is
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 n entering it in
the dark a huge mastif attacks Wayne
The girl shoots the brute Just in time.
The owner Of the hut. Jed Bungay. and
MS wife appear and soon q party of
man claiming to be Red Lowrie, but who
proves TO be Maj. Brennan, a Federal
efncer 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-
Yeas the secret message. Wayne believes
Edith Brennan to be the wife of Maj.
brennan He is rescued by Jed Bungay,
Who starts to reach Gen. Lee, while
Wayne in disguise p%enetrates to the ball
ROOM, beneath which he had been i'm
prtsoned. 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, VINO is knocked SenSeleSS, IHeh,
bidding Edith adieu, Wayne makes a
dash for liberty. He encounters Bungay;
they reach the Lee camp and are sent
with achievements to join Early. In the
cattle of Shenandoah the regiment is
overwhelmed. and Wayne, while in the
hospital, is 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 Mrs.
Bungay, and later Edith appears.
Wayne's detachment Is besieged by guer-
rillas. Brennan and his men arrive and
aid in repelling the invaders until a res
cuing party of bluecoats reach the scene.
Brennan challenges Wayne to a duel; the
latter fires In the air. and is himself
wounded. He bids Edith adieu and she
expresses the hope that they may meet
after the war. #N
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-09

above the ashes Of war into . great
ness never before equaled. I fee
that now. In this supreme hour Of sac
rifice. the men and women Of the
South are to exhibit before the world
a courage greater than that OF the
battlefield. 1t Is to be the marvel OF
the nation. and the thought and pride
Of 1t should make you strong"
1T may indeed be so; I can but be
ieye it. as the prophecy comes from
your lips. I might even find courage
to do my part in this redemption were
you ever at hand to inspire"
She laughed gently. Il am not {
Virginian. Captain Wayne, but a most
loyal daughter Of the North; yet ii
l SO inspire you by my mere lords
surely 1t is not so far to my home
but you might journey there to listen
to my further words OF wisdom"
81 have not forgotten the permits.
sion already granted me, and it is a
temptation not easily cast aside. You
return North soon?"
within a week"
l hardly knew what prompted me
to voice my next questio1-Fate, per
haps, weary of being so long Knocked
for l felt small interest in her prob
able answer.
DO you expect your husbands re-
lease from duty by that timer"
She gave a quick start Of surprise,
drawing in her breath as though sud
denly choked. Then the rich color
overspread her face. my husband ?"
she calculated in voice barely audi.
BILE, my husband? Surely you can
not mean Major Brennan?"
But 1 certainly do" l said, won
dering what might be wrong. Whom
else could I mean?"
"And you thought that" she asked
incredulously. why, how could your"
How should I rave thought other
wiser" l exclaimed, my eyes eagerly
searching her downcast face. "Why,
Cation told me 1t was so the night l
was before Sheridan; he confirmed 1t
again in conversation less than an
hour ago. Colgate, my Lieutenant,
who met you In a Baltimore hospital,
referred to him the same way. If l
have been deceived through all these
months, surely everything and every
body conspired to that end-you bore
the same name; you told me plainly
you were married; you wore a we'd
ding-ring; you resided while ct camp
in his quarters; you called each 9th
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-09
We Should Think OF Each Al He d
Rather Than az the World
Sees Him.

1t is worth our while to remember
that the car of all the Russias does
not sit in royal state with a crown on
his head all the time. No, he goes
home" betimes, just as do the men
who work In shoe factories, or clerks
in the stores, or who pillow In the
fields, and when the chores" are done
and the evening on, and the
supper dishes are cleared away there
comes to the castle. the same as to
the cottage. "the children's hour"
when he tumbIes about on the floor
with the little folks and plays EN-
dian.' or some other childish game
In which all can take part.
Every man has to be something
more than the world knows him to be,
The man whom the world knows as a
great and reverend Judge Is only my
papa" to the little children who listen
for his step on the walk or his knock
at the door. In their homes all men
are equal. The great nan becomes a
private citizen and the most humble
toiler, to the little ones depending on
him Tor guidance and support. becomes
d great man. For q mans house ii
bis castle. said the stsst lEWmaksr.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-09

TO become my wife while l continue
to YEA this uniform. By the way,
Mrs. Brennan was asking Celia only
yesterday if she had heard anything
OF you since the surrender"
She Is at Appomattox, them"
NO, at the headquarters Of the
Sixth Corps, only a few miles north
from here"
"And the Major?"
Cation glanced at me, 4 peculiar
look In his face. but answered simply;
Naturally l have had small init
macy with him after what occurred
at Mountain View, but he is still re-
tanned upon General Sheridan's staf.
At Mrs. Brennan's request we break
tasted together yesterday morning, but
| believe he is at the other end of the
lines today"
We sat down upon a bank, and for
the time l forgot disaster while list
ening to his story of love and his
plans for the future. His one thought
Of Celia and the Northern home so
soon now to be made ready for her
coming. The u sank lower into the
western sky, causing Cation to draw
down his fatigue cap until its glazed
visor almost completely hid his eyes.
With buoyant enthusiasm he talked
on. each word drawing me closer to
MIN in bonds Of friendship. But the
time OF parting came, and after we
had promised to correspond with each
other, l had stood and watched while
he rode rapidly back down the road
we had traversed together. At the
summit of the hill he turned and
waved his cap, then disappeared.
leaving me alone. with Edith's face
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-09

er Frank and Edith. From first to
last not n word has been spoken
by any one to cause me to doubt that
you were his wife,"
Il recall starting to explain all this
to you once" she said, striving vainly
to appear at ease. 1T was when we
we're interrupted by the sudden com
ing upon US Of MI. and Mrs. Bungay.
Yet l supposed you knew, that you
would have learned the facts from
others. The last time We were to-
gether I told you l did not wholly un-
derstand you. 1t is no wonder, when
you thought that Of me-"
Il am going to tell you my story,
Captain Wayne. 1t is not a pleasant
task under these circumstances, yet
one / owe you as well as myself. This
may prove ur last meeting, and we
must not part under the shadow Of a
mistake, however innocently 1t may
have originated. l am the only child
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-09
sTINelEsT or ALL HUSBANDS
Provided Amply for House but Never
Let His Wife Buy = Single
Thing.

A girl , knew in M youth was mar
ried after a short acquaintance to a
scholarly professional man. He had
been brought up under hard condi-
lions in a strenuous school Of poverty.
she was the daughter OF wealth
ana had never been denied a reason.
able wish. Her husband was what Is
called a good provider. He bought
amply for the table. and was not
Gverse to having plenty Of fuel and
sufficient house furnishings 10 keep
Fla home comfortable and dignihed.
he simply declined to let Betty buy
70 much as Ave cents worth Of any.
thing. He did not wish her to have
accounts at shops. nor did she desire
.sem. When she wanted to buy mi
thing for herself OF the children he
accompanied her superintendent her
purchases, examined every pair of
stockings and every yard OF muslin.
md frowned upon ruching and trim
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-09
CHAPTER xxxvUI.
My Lady Of the North.

l walked the next mile thought.
fully, bordering over those vague
hopes and plans with which Cations
optimism had inspired me. Suddenly
there sounded behind nc the thud OF
hoofs, while l heard a merry peal of
laughter, accompanied by gay ex.
change Of words. l drew aside, lead
ing my horse into a small thicket be.
side the road to permit the cavalcade
to pass. 1t was a group of perhaps a
dozen-three or four Federal officers,
the remainder ladies'. whose bright
dresses and smiling faces made a
most winsome sight They glanced
curiously aside at me as they galloped
past But non paused, and I merely
glanced at them with vague interest,
my thoughts elsewhere. Suddenly a
horse eemed to draw back from out OF
the center Of the fast disappearing
party.
/ had led my limping horse out into
the road once more to resume my
journey, paying scarcely the slightest
attention to what was taking place,
for my head was again throbbing to
the hot pulse of the sun. The party
of strangers rode slowly away into
the enveloping dust cloud, and | had
forgotten them, when a low, sweet
voice spoke close beside me: Gap
tain Wayne, l know you cannot have
forgotten me-
She was leaning down from the
saddle, and as l glanced eagerly up
into her dear eyes they were swim.
ming with tears.
"Forgotteni Never for n mo.
ment.. 7 exclaimed; yet I failed to
perceive your presence until you
spoke"
You appeared deeply buried in
thought as we rode by. but | could not
leave you without a word when |
knew you must feel SO bad. oh, but
you. Captain Wayne. you have youth
and love TO inspire ~you--fcr your
mother yet lives. Truly 1t makes my
heart throb to think OF the upbulIdins
which awaits you men Of the South.
Il 10 through such az y~0u--soldiera
trained by stern duty-thnt these
desoIHted states are destined to rise
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-09

ming as needless. drawing out his
well-flled pocketbook and paying the
bill with a flourish when the shopping
had been done to his satisfaction.
She had any money in her
possession except when her mother
sent 1t to her as a gift. and when this
was done she took excellent care to
keep Reuben In ignorance, Once the
good man. for In some ways be was
good. vas compelled to leave home
for a few days. He carefully counted
the amount that his wife would spend
for the house during his absence.
Then he lost his train and had to
wait over another day. Coming home.
he asked her for the cash and put It
back In his own pocket for the next
tw~enty-four h~ours.-F'arm and Fire
side.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-09
To Judge Men Correctly

Sir Edward Coke. Let this house be
made of boards or bricks or granite
walls. 1t is presumed to be equally as
invulnerable before the law.
II we shall think Of every man as he
is rather than as the social or indus
trial implement the world sees fit to
make of him, we shall judge men moro
Observation-Disclosures Science Monitor.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-09

Senator Borah was talking about q
d~isgruntled political opponent.
His attitude" said the eloquent
senator. reminds me Of a young lady
at the seashore.
Discussing this young lady and a
Chicago millionaire, a girl remarked:
"'She says he's not a very good
catch, after ALL
Another girl, tossing her head,
then made the comment:
"'6he says that. does she? Then
he must have dropped her"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-09
Johns Logic.

John returned home at a very ques-
ionable hour. and among other SOU
genirs Of a special evening he carried
! considerable cash on his forehead.
His wife demanded an explanation of
the wound.
"Nothin' be Harmed bout, M dear.
Jes' bit m'self."
John Brown! How could you bite
yourself on the forehead?" exclaimed
his irritated helpmate.
This had presented no difficulties to
the versatile John, IL 1t had taxed the
credulity Of his spouse.
Il stood on chair, y'knaw." he ex-'
claimed glibly.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-09

People are very likely to believe
stat they see In print"
Yep replied Farmer Corntossei.
''ffat's why these candidates have to
travelin' around the country 80
They have to prove that they
I mt like some OF the pictures Of EN-
Lat get into the papers"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-09

A French paper says that q New
Zealand chief Fad Just taken up II
residence upon q piece Of Iahd. hrs
right to which was contested:
have got an u~ndoubted title to the
property he observed. saas 4 atS tks
preceding owner.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-09
Know Something About n.

The small boy Of the household wal
not notably proficient In sacred lore.
but when his sister asked him, Where
was Solomon's temple?" he indignant
ly resented the supposed impeach-
ment Of his stock Of information, and
retorted:
Don't you think ! know anything?"
She assured him that she did not
doubt that he knew, but urged him to
state for her benefit.
Though not crediting her sincerity,
he finally exclaimed, CURLY:
"On the side Of his head, Of course,
where other folks are! D'you s'pose
['m a fool?"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-09
What Every Woman Knows.

A Cleveland school teacher writes
that she asked her class what was the
difference between the expressions, "a
while" and "a time" Nobody seemed
to have any ideas on the subject.
Finally the light of intelligence was
seen to shine in the eyes Of one little
boy, and the teacher called upon him
to save the intellectual honor Of the
class. .
Il know, teacher!" he cried eagerly.
When papa says he's going out for a
while, mamma says she knows he's
going out for a time!"
That's one way Of looking at It,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-09
No BLIGHT There.

First Editor see that there is g.
chestnut tree blight.
Second Editor-Don't worry; we are
getting chestnuts by every mail.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-09
An Exception to the Rule.

An Exception to the Rule.
links is a mar who has his ham,
mer out on all occasions"
Il bet there is n occasion where
he hasn't"
"When's that?"
When it's time to put down the
carpet"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-09
LITERAL.

did you take the fast train west?"
mo; I left that for the engineer to
do."-Baltimore American.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-09
Sure 1-hInq.

"Do you believe she will love me
long?"
well, I know she won't love you
short"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-09
\~tLLtAMJoN E

more clearly than ever a torture to
my memory of defeat-her face. fair,
smiling. alluring. yet the face of an
other mans wife.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-09
Guess What.

Tow-Yes, Miss Roxley and | are
strangers now. I've been asked not to
call there again.
Jack-In bet Old Roxley had a hand
in that.
Tom-Well-er-not a hand ex-
actly.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-09

When the man reaches the
top, he is apt to look around for the
fire escapes. f.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-09

A pure, mild and potent laxative, Garfield
Teal ALI druggists.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-09

Perhaps the surest thing in this life
is the friend you can't depend on
when you really need him.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-09
Alabastine
The Beautiful Wall Tint

% exquisite In eoos and quality IL Is used In the moa
expensive modern homes though 1t costs far less than
wall paper or paint. Kalsomine colon appear harsh
and crude beside the sof,-hued Alabastne dntA Goes
iurthest on the walls and 10 easiest to use, Full dlrec-
lions on every package simply mix with cold water
and put on, Does not chin. 45
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-09

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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-09

ton can be forced. for neither side 10
the controversy seems to be willing to
| Yield.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-04-19
"lsabel the Obatlnate.w

Isabelle de Villaines became queen
of Yvetot In or about 1455. She is
known as Isabel the Obstinate" and
with some reason. Her guardian
wished her to marry a great sieur or
well-born gentleman. but Isabelle
stoutly refused. 1t turned out that
her whole heart was set upon a Ger.
tain play-fellow Of her childhood, Jean
Chenu, son of a small farmer and
nephew of Isabelle's instructor. the
Abbot of Saint Wandrille. Jean went
to the wars to seek his fortune, re-
turned home a belted knight, and mar,
ried the faithful Queen Isabelle OF
Yvetot, who had waited "obstinately"
for his return.-"The Kingdom OF
Yvetot." by Gerald Brenan In st.
Nicholas.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-04-19
How Far Can YOU See?

What is the farthest limit to which
the human vision can reach? Power
in his book, THE Eye and Sight,"
gives the ability to see the star,
Alcor, situated at the tail of the Great
Bear, as the test. Indeed, the Arabs
call it the Test star. 1t Is most ex.
ceptionable to be able to see Jupiter's
satellites with the naked eye, though
one or two cases are recorded, the
third satellite being the most distinct.
Peruvians are said to be the longest
sighted race on earth. Humboldt re-.
cords case where these IndianS per.
ceived a human figure IS miles away,
being able to recognize that It was
human and clad in white. This is
probably the record for far sight.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-04-19
STAND UP FOR CONVICTIONS
The World Has Little Respect for the
Man Who Seemingly Has No
Mind Of His Own.

There are many men who seem to
have no convictions on any subject
III they have any they give no sign
They only smile and are silent. That
Is probably better than to be verbose
and violent. Vanity of opinion is as
bad as to have none at all. In a real
simon-pure conviction, there are mod
esty and courage both. Truth is in
the quiet voice, since 1t does not de-
pend on vainglory or rant.
But real man will say his saw
when the time comes, not for contro
versy-for that is mot profitable. but
to show his hand and what he Is. A
mans personal influence is stronger
than his argument. and he is false to
the truth that is in him II he does
not show that.
We have great issues before US
moral, political, social-which every
man should think about and under.
stand. and be ready to take stand
upon, and take it. But there are
many who don't do this. who are mega
tive or cowardly and only smile or
grin when one of these subjects is
mentioned. They seem to think that
to disagree with another is a great
offense. 1t is an offense not to dis
agree II one really does, for If an err
ror goes unchallenged. 1t is strength
ened. When man says such a thing
is right and you think it isn't. say so
quietly and earnestly. and let 1t go at
that.
The worst mollycoddle is the man
who believes thing Is true and neg
lects to say SO, when 1t is called In
question. The world would go back
ward If all were like him.-Columbus
Journal.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-04-19
Copyright. 1903, by G. W. Dlllingham COMPANY
SYNOPSIS.

4, Howard Jeffries, bankers son. under
the evil Influence of Robert Underwood,
1elloW-student at Yale, leads a life of
dissipation, marries the daughter of a
gambler who died in prison, and is dis
owned by his father. He tries to get work
d business proposition to Howard which
Tegulres 1900 cash, and Howard is broke
ROBERT Underwood, who has been re-
pulsed by Howards wife, Annie, in his
coilege Gays, and had once been engaged
10 Alicia, Howard's stepmother, has
od apdartments at the Astruria. Howard de-
ciues 10 ask Underwood for the $1,000 he
heeos. Underwood, taking advantage of
ms intimacy with Mrs. Jeffries, Sr., be-
comes a sort of social highwayman. Dis
covering his true character she denies
MN MN the house. Alicia receives a note from
daa,ers dGnd,erw9od' threatening suicide. Art
dealers for whom he has been acting as
commissioner, demand an accounting. He
camnot make good. Howard Jeffries
cans In an intoxicated condition. He asks
Underwood for 5000 and is told by the
Iatter that he Is in debt up to his eyes.
howard drinks himself into a maudlin
Gonulilon' a,l' and goes to sleep on a divan;
oraws screen around the drunken
sleeper Alicia enters She demands a
promise from him that he will not take
ms NE, pointing to the disgrace that
would attach to herself. Underwood re-
fuses to promise unless she will renew
a. Underwood kills himself The report of
the pistol awakens Howard He stumbles
over the dead body of Underwood. Reali
xlng his predicament he attempts to flee
and Is met by Underwood's valet. How
ard is turned over to the police. Capt
Clinton, notorious for his brutal treatment
or prisoners, puts Howard through the
third degree.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-04-19

called to some one who was waiting
In the corridor outside. A boy about
lS years of age, in the livery of an
elevator attendant, entered the room.
The captain pointed to Annie.
rs that the lady?"
The boy looked carefully, and then
shook his head.
Don't think so-no, sir. The other
lady was great swell"
You're sure. eh?" said the captain
Il think SO" answered the boy.
DO you remember the name she
gave?"
mo, sir" replied the boy. Ever
since you asked me-"
Annie arose and moved toward the
door, She had no time to waste
there. Every moment now was pre-.
cious. She must get legal assistance
at once. Turning to Capt. Clinton, she
said:
III you've no further use for me-
captain, think I'll CO."
Just one moment, Mrs. Jeffries,"
he said.
The face of the elevator boy sud
denly frightened up.
That's it," he said eagerly. That's
it-Jeffries. / think that was the
name she gave, sir"
"Who?" demanded the captain.
(TO RE CONTJNIrED\
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-04-19
British House of Lords.

The house of lords is almost as old
as the British people. Away back In
the days of the Heptarchy we find the
assembly known as the "Witenage-
mot" or Council of Wise Men," COM
posed of the leading men in church
and state, which assisted the king in
the making Of the laws of the realm.
Naturally, under the circumstances,
these big men became the whole
thing" SO to speak, and in the course
of time they became the Lords,
temporal and spiritual" making up
the present "house of lords. London
Standard. ..,