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sion OF all which had occurred? Would
she venture a falsehood to protect me,
or to save herself?
Il have already explained much"
/ FASTENED to say, thinking she might
wish to know.
II overheard what has already been
said" she returned quickly. but with
out looking toward me, "and appreci-
ate the care with which my name has
thus far been guarded. Now l am
ready to make my own explanation"
But, first, Claire" said her father
soberly, "how does 1t happen you are
here? We supposed you in the hands
OF Red Fagin, and a squadron Of my
men are out now tracking the fell
lows"
Il was not in the house when they
came, father; Peter and l we're back OF
the stables, fortunately mounted. We
were obliged to ride hard, as we were
chased several miles, and returned as
o o as 1t appeared safe"
And Eric?"
He departed before Captain Grant
arrived" she replied unhesitatingly,
and must be already safe within his
own lines"
1T was Eric, them"
who else could it be? Surely Cap
tain Grant told you as much"
The colonel's eyes wandered about
the little group, and his doubt and be-
wilderment were clearly evident.
do you know Eric's purpose in
coming here? in %presuming to act as
an officer in Delavan's company"
"He did not inform me, sir"
"You know this man?"
She turned. and looked at me for
the first time, a silent plea in her blue
eyes.
II do--he is Major Lawrence OF Cen
eral Washington's army" her voice
low, but distinct. IL have known him
since the Continental troops were first
quartered in Philadelphia"
| started slightly, yet as instantly
recovered my outward composure.
realizing that this strange girl again
purposed protecting me from exposure,
even at the expense OF a ~falsehood.
Indeed: you were doubtless aware
then that he was within Sir Henry
Clinton's lines as a spy?"
Far from It," she laughed easily,
not glancing toward me, but permit
ting her yes to rest upon the Devil.
derei face OF Captain Grant. why
that idea is perfectly absurd. Did you
tell my father SO ridiculous a story,
captain?
Ibid |! What else could I say?" he
gro~led Indignantly. HE was within
our lines In British uniform"
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SYNOPSIS.

Major Lawrence, son OF Judge Law
fence OF Virginia, whose wife was a Lee,
r. sent or a perilous mission by Gen.
Washington, just after the winter at Val
Icy Forge. Disguised I'm a British uni
form Lawrence arrives within the enemyts
knd saves the Lady OF the Blended
Rose" from mob. He later meets the girl
ut a brilliant ball. Trouble is started
pver a waltz, and Lawrence In urged by
bis partner, Mistress Mortimer CThe Lady
pr the Blended Rose). TO make his escape.
Lawrence Is detected as a SPY by Captain
Grant OF the British Army. who agrees
Friends and the spy makes a dash Tor
liberty. swimming a river following a mar
row escape. The Major arrives at the
phop OF a blacksmith. who is friendly. and
knows the Lady OF the Blended Rose.
Captain Grant and rangers search black
smith shop in vain for the spy. Law
renee Joins the minute men. Grant and
his train are captured by the minute men.
Lawrence is made prisoner by an indian
and two white men, who lock him In a
strong cell. Peter advises Lawrence not
60 attempt to escape as Some one
would send for him. Grants appearance
adds mystery to the combination or cir
~cumstances. Lawrence again meets the
Lady OF the Blendid Rose. who INFORMS
him that he is In her house: and that she
was in command OF the party that cap
tured him. The captive Is thrust into a
dark ~ndergroun chamber when Captain
Grant begins q search of the premises.
After digging his way out, Lawrence
rnds the place deserted. Evidence or q
hold. Col. Mortimer. father of the Lady
of the Blended Rose. finds MS home IN
ruins. Capt. Grant Insists that Lawrence
DO strung up at once.
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against the door, l could distinguish
the regular steps OF a sentinel pacing
back and forth, and out OF the window
| caught the silhouette OF a cooked
hat and brown gun barrel. Seldom was
evidently guarding me with the ut
most care.
BY the light ! judged the time some
what beyond noon, when the door
opened suddenly, and Peter appeared
bearing a tray. He was az mystesf'
ously silent and professional as upon
his first visit, not even ~favoring me
with q glance, his mind apparently
intent upon his duties, moving about
noiselessly, wiping the table, and platr
ing his load OF dishes thereon with
great care that all should be arranged
in perfect order. The door remained
ajar during these preparations, a
Queens Ranger standing there mo
tionless, leaning on his gun, and eye
ing us steadily. At last Peter drew
up a chair, busted 1t, and with wave
Of the hand invited me to be seated,
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Fnporrent 70 Mothere

Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that it
Signature Of &sMIzlzsM
In Use For Over 80 Years.
Children Cry for Fletcher's Castoria
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"Quck, Now, Yer Damn Rebel" hs
Said Hoarsely; "6e Up an Law
Me One, an Here's the Rope!"

i ate as slowly as possible. while he
stood over me, anticipating my every
want. He might have been a wax fig.
ure, so mechanically did he operate,
and the sentinel never for an instant
relaxed his scrutiny.
/ had picked UP almost the last
crumb, toying with 1t In desperation,
when a voice spoke apparently from
the head of the stair. The Ranger
turned his head to answer, and at the
instant a paper pellet was crushed into
my hand. Instinctively my fingers
closed over it, and as the guard turned
back again, gruffly ordering us to
hurry up, Peter was at the opposite
side of the table gathering up the
dishes, his bald head shining brilliant.
ly, his eyes as dull as those Of a fish.
/ leaned back watching him, clutching
the paper pellet in the palm OF one
hand, until he passed out with his
tray, and the door clicked behind him.
Not once did he glance toward me, OF
acknowledge my presence. Fearful
lest | might be spied upon, my heart
beating wildly in anticipation, / lay
down In the bunk with face to the
wall, and unrolled the pellet. It con.
tanned but a few words, hastily scrib-
bled, in a lady's delicate handwriting.
Don't despair; il they are away un.
til after dark ! will arrange. Can do
| nothing before" There was no sigma.
ture, but I needed none to know.
The hours Of that afternoon dragged
themselves along with exasperating
| slowness, as / listened for hoofbeats,
imagining every sound the approach
Of returning horsemen. With no
longer any doubt Of her intention, my
| apprehension riveted itself on the pos.
| sibility OF the British getting back
| before darkness gave opportunity for
putting her plans into execution.
Darkness closed me in. but no one
! came with food OF wood.
1 pressed my face against the bars
striving to look into the night, my
only reward the glimpse of a few dis
tant stars. Suddenly, as I stood there,
| voices sounded at a distance, the
words indistinguishable, and then foot
| steps crushed along the graveled foot.
| path, as though a number Of men were
running toward the back OF the house.
They were below my range OF vision,
! but a moment later l heard the sounds
| of scattered shots, and saw the sharp
fash of firing. I was still clinging to
the bars, trying to determine what It
all meant, when the door was opened.
The light Of a lantern in his hand
revealed a green and white uniform.
and the deeply scanned face Of a man
| Of fifty.
Quick now, yer damned rebel" he
said hoarsely. BE up an lam mo u
and here's the rope"
what"
Didn't yer hear? or wasn't yer tolA
the game? Sufferin' Moses, it's rot
to be played swift. or yen lie hsss
an rot. That's what that b~ald-head,l
skate Is out thar leadin' EN- on tGe.
I'm ter come In wild yer supper: =
slug me first sight. bind me up ~
the rope. and skip. lis q dirty A
but the friends Of ~ pay well for =
90 enme on now"
| ro m ccMrxuEDJ
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CHAPTER XIX.
Again the Cellar Room

Again the Cellar Room.
The father sank back in his chair,
breathing heavily.
Eric here, making use of this
house. and my servants" he muttered.
II can scarcely believe It true. Was
was he here yesterday morning when
Uou Gamer"
Il found no trace of his presence,
sir"
There was a moment OF silence,
hsSken unexpectedly by the rustic of
= dress. / turned in surprise. and saw
Claire standing quietly In the door
way.
Pardon me. gentlemen" she said
softly. but perhaps I can explain
much of this mystery, and establish
khe identity of Major Lawrence"
Seldom spiang forward and offered
her q chair. but che merely thanked
him with . bow, and remained stand
1ag, her eyes upon her father. Not
once had she " glanced toward
;sdther Grant or me. but ! noticed the
deep flush OF color on cheek evidenc-
nng her excitement. What was she
woing TO explainf How account for
ia strange actions OF the past few
days? How came she to be here at
mi Would she confess the truth
66cnlr before u all. or would she feel
9x<1saed IN concealment? I could not.
1id not. doubt the honesty Of the girls
1ntAnt, ind yet was9 e possaote ~ her
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CHAPTER xvlII.-contlnued.

"Have you n proofs, sir, that you
are an officer Of Maxwells ~brigade?"
mot here" and / glanced down at
my rough clothing, yet with a little
delay that could be easily ascer-
fsined."
"On what service are you iL the
yerseysg"
II must decline to answer"
Were you In Philadelphia, wearing
british uniform three days ago."
IF I should say no, 1t would be
merely my word against Captain
Grant-you would doubtless prefer to
believe him."
Grant whispered In his ear. the
colonel listening quietly.
II am informed that you have al
ready acknowledged sc.cg concealed
in this house yesterday"
IL have, sir"
did anyone know Of your presence
here?"
IT was brought here-a prisoner"
What" In decided surprise. "Pris-
pner to whomf"
Il was captured by three men,
dressed as Queens Rangers. on a road
some miles to the west. They made
no explanation, although I have some
reason to believe l was mistaken for
another. ! was held in a strong room
IN the basement overnight"
"You were not there when | searched
THE house." broke in Grant hoarsely.
' tshf~ VI a-A 4 AroA aud cuotlaA OF
min. II had been brought upstairs be-
fore you arrived"
"Then you saw your captors by day
hight?'
"Two OF them, yes--a mar called
Peter. and an Irish fellow, with a chin
beard"
What" and Mortimer started for
ward. Peter and Mike in uniform!
This is beyond belief. Were they
alone?"
They were apparently under the
orders OF a young lieutenant-the
same who had command OF Delavan's
advance guard. / was unable to dis
tinguish the lads face"
"Delavan's advance guard!" and the
colonel turned toward Grant what
do you know about this, sir? Who
was he?"
The captain hesitated. shifting un-
easily on his feet.
IL do not know, sir" he explained
finally. driven to answer. Il merely
had a glimpse Of the boy when I first
Joined the column. IL thought ! rec
oenized him, but was not sure"
who did o suppose him to be?"
Your son. Eric. sir"
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Her long lashes yelled the blue
depths modestly.
yet there might be other reasons
for such masquerade. gentlemen" she
confessed. Would It be impossible.
think you, hat he should have taken
so great q risk to again meet with
me?"
There was a silence following the
simple question. broken by Seldor's
laugh. al he slapped his knee In APP
probation.
aGood enough, by Gadl" he ex-
claimed heartily. "The lass has cleared
the mystery with Z word. The fellow
vould ~ = poor soldier indas6 y I'll
= 80 AtnsA-eh oranfS-
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Sphlnxes.

An American archaeologist is said
to have solved the riddle of the sphinx
by boring into his head and removing
the sand. Many a sphinx would be
one no longer after the head was sub
jected to a similar process. Not I'M
til after it's head was bored into was
1t suspected that the sphinx-head in
Egypt was hollow. 1t is so with many
other sphinxes.-St. Louis Globe-Dem-
ocrat.
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Better Give Up Fish.

Some people are always prepared
for trouble which may not material
ize, like the man who carried a raw
egg wherever he went.
why must you always carry about
a raw egg?" asked a friend N day.
Because it is such an excellent
remedy for fshbone in the throat"
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the midst of acquaintance. There
has been nothing hidden or clandes-
tine. He was brought to Elmhurst q
prisoner. bound to his horse. guarded
by armed men. In the morning I
learned his identity. and at once had
him released. That is ALL" and she
gave a gesture with her hands. "and
! trust. gentlemen. my explanation will
be sufficient"
And you warned him OF my suspi-
cions IN Philadelphia" exclaimed
Grant. Causing him to attack me, and
then released him from arrest here
THAT is partially true; you snccay-
ors& 70 provoke a quarrel tia moment
Ia nAk Z had ~ zsairz - sAenll
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cHAprER Xxx.
The lady,a Plan.

~ ISuy Ffan.
must have remained there sn hour
undisturbed. listening to faint sounds
In the rooms above. and peerinr ont
between the iron bars at . little
square Of blue sky. and some waving
hEsacbsa naA WITH sas $4,000
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SEEDS-Aifalfa Sc; timothy, blue grass 81
on crop paym'ts. j. Mulhall, 500 City, la.
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Appropriate.

What did the railroad man get for
his birthday present."
Some new ties"
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Money is a mask that makes some
look like virtues.
The Huttig news., 1913-10-04
Admendment to Ordinance No. 24.

Be il ordained by the Town Council of Inc Town of
 HuttiR
 SECTION 1. It shall bs unlawful for any heuor dealer. titn corporation To engage in the ncor- porated town of Huitia in any manef through agent circular. poster or newspaper advertisement. solicit orders for such sale of intoxicating liquors in any territory of this town, where t would oe unlawful to grant license to make such safe
 SECTION 5. The presence of such liquor dealer for any such inoorparetons through agents or otherwise, in the said incorporated Town of tiuttig soliciting or receiving orders from any person there in shall constitute violation of this act and on conviction thereof, shall be fined not less than S20o.oo nor than $500 % for each offense. Pro9iaed that the term agent under this section shall mean any person who receives an order from another for intoxicating liquors in said Town of Huttig. and transmits the same in person. by letter. telegraph or telephone or in any other manner. to some dealer tn intoxicating liquois who accepts and fills the same
 SEc1ioE $. This Admcndmen. to take effect and De in full force after its passage and publication
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EBERT BEDt SAYS

Every mother thinks her son is a shining light.
 Your wife gets just as about tired of having you around all the time. as of not having you around any of the time.
 If unfulf1lled promises were grounds for impeachment. a lot of other asprants would have oppor- tunlties to make promises they couldn't keep.
 Women's cothing has been a puzzle, but it is getting so it is not so hard to see through.
 Most fayors come from those who are not likely to even ask one of you.
 A human crank seldom starts anything.
 The woman who would be in the whlrl always thinks it is her turn.
 Women are making a mistake in the new fangled kinds of clothes they wear They leave little to arouse mans curiosity.
 A love affair does not develop that peculiar, delicious tang unless few obstacles are put in it's way to be overcome.
 The way to get the male popu- lation to church is to advertise a sermon for men only with admit tance at the side door.
 It takes motion picture machine. to keep an anywise accurate record of the price of eggs.
 Women are said to live longer thar men. But they never reach the same age.
 It seems like some women move their furniture around simply for the pleasure of hearing hubby S shins come in contact herewith when moving around in the dark.
 Some men never know they had a chance to get married until some woman starts breach of promise suit.
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IS no excuse for each road not hav- ing a goodly number of them. The first dragS were made by splitting a good size log into two equal parts, surfacing the front side and cutting edge, with sharpe ax or adze. These two pieces of logs were tied together rigidly by means of rods and timbers, keeping the two flat surfaces towards the front. This IS how the name Split Log Drag came to te applied to the road drag. TT is Split Log Drag, if well made, will last long time and give just as good service as does the steel drag or any other form of drag
 It has been found more conven- ient in great many instances to use heavy timbars instead of logs and the Highway Department has made plan, calling for two blades of the drag to be made of 4x10 inch timbers 8 feet long, tied to- gether with two or three pieces or 2x8 timber, and boted with z-8 inch bolts. These should be spaced about 2 2 feet apart, and can be drawn with double-tree attached to the drag by means of ordinary chain.
 The front of the bottom should be protected by a sheet metal strip of some kind, to prevent the rapid wearing away of the lower edge of the drag. Any carpenter can, in few hours of time. construct as serVieable a drag as may be secured. REUBlN c. DYE.
 Commissioner of Roads
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Will Meet Here Next Year,


 Rev. and Mrs. w. T. King and MT and Mrs. w. H. Wheeler ar rived home Sunday afternoon from Midway, where they attended the meeting of the Liberty Baptist association which they report as an extra interesting meeting des- bite the indictment westher. They succeeded in securing the next meeting of this Association for Huttig. About 100 messengers attended and they will be given free n.ertainment.
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Missionary Union Met.

The Missionary Union met at the church Tuesday afternoon with 1Z members present. Devotional exercises led by Mrs Greer after which we taken up our bible study, Mrs. King then made us very in- tsresting talk on the association which was enjoyed by all and we are glad to know we will have the Association at Huttig next year We then discussed our bazaar and each lady made known what they intended to do. Meeting closed with a chain prayer.
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Instruction Car Here.

Instruction Gar No. lO1 of the International Correspondence Schools of Scranton, Pa., is in Huttig this week giving instructions to the employees of the Union Saw Miil a d Loui.iana & Pine Bluff RailVay companies.
 Itfs n charge of G W. Fruit and : ;. oa.li md o9th gentlemen afA thoroughly competent to teach the use of air and steam in connection with the running of trains for which the caris especially fitted up for. The thoroughness of the instruc- tion given can only be realized by attending one of the lectures given three times daily to which the public is invited.
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LODGE DIRECTORY.

ROWLAND LODGE No. 5g4 F. & 4. M meets every second and fourth Satur- day evenings at ESQ o'clock Visiting Masons always welcome
 r. o. MAHoNY. w. M. D. F. CoLLETT. Sec'y HOWARD CHAPTER. No. t29. K A. M. meets every first and third Thurs day evening at Masonic hall Visiting companions welcome.
 D. F CoLLLrr, H. P. C. A. BERRY, Seoy.
 HUTTlG CHAPTER No. g ]. Order of the Eastern Star. meets every first and third Friday evening at z.5o o'clock. Visiting brothers and sisters welcome
 Mas. A. E. buoAs. W. M. Mas. L. G. GIBSON. Sec'y HUTTIG LODGE No. 548 0. 0. F. meets every Tuesday evening. Visiting brethefn cordially invited to attend.
 F. P. MuLsrEaD, N c. J. E. GREER Seoy
 HUTTIG REBEKAH LODGE No. 66, meets every Monday nigh, at z.5O 0 clock Visitors are invited
 Mas. L E. GREER. N c. HATTIE E. SAKE. SE;Y. SWEET BAY CAMP No. 41lW. w. meets every first and third Saturday eve nlngs. Visitors made welcome.
 C. P. PRYOR. c C.. J. C. BRIooes. Clerk.
 SWEET BAY GROVE, No. 145. W. C., meets every second and fourth Fri day nights in each mouth Visitors are always welcome.
 Mas. c. 4. MeCoRmIoK. Guardian. Mas ]. C. BRIDGES. Clerk.
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September a Wet Month.

The rainfall during September in this locality was far above nor nal amounting to fourteen inches and eleven e-hundredths. The highest temperature recorded dur ing the month was on the 4th when it registered lO2 degrees and the lowest recorded was on the 22nd when it registered 43 degrees. The month was damaging to cotton.
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$1G0 Reward. $100

The readers of this paper will he pleased to learn that there is at least ono dreaded disease that science has been able to cure i7l all it's stages, and that is Catarfii. JIcli's Ca sarrh Cure i5 the only positive cure now known to the medical fraternity. Catcrrh being constitutional disease. requires a constitutional treat mcat. Halls Catsrrh Cure is taken n- formally. acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. therc- by destroying. the foundation of the dis ease. and gving the patient strength by building up the constitution and assisting nature in doicg it's work. The proprietors have so much faith in it's curative pow CTS that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that it fails to cure. Send for list of testimonials.
 Address r. J. CHENEY 4 CO, Toledo, Ohio.
 Sold hv I'll Drur~is.s, 7c
 Take Halls Family rilla for constipation.
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Causes Further Talk.

Because so many people are telling their experience with Hunts Lightning Oil for Headaches, Rheu- roatism. Neuralgia. etc., others are lead to give it a trial, and are con vnced immeGiatly of it's merits as a pain killer. Are you yet to be convinced? Ask the Druggist.
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 Still Killing.

It still keeps on killing pain. does Hunts Lightning Oil For many years it has been used with wond- erful success for Rheumatism, Neure lgia, Cuts, Burns and other hurts. All Druggist sell it in 25c and soc bottles.
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Arrested.
Commissioner of Roads

Further arrests are being made dally-not of persons, but of pain. Its Hunts Lightning Oil that so many people are talking about be cause it arrests and stops pain. and affords almost instant relief in cases of Neuralgia Rheumatism Headache. Burns, etc. Just try it if you want pain to quit quick.
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Notice.

The Union Saw Mill Company will pay $5o.oO as reward to any one. not in it's employ, who will fur nish information from which any o9~son shall be convicted of depre- aatlng or trespassing upon the tim OCT of said Company.
 This 1st, day of February. 1906.
 UNION SAW MIL Go.
 By F. w. Scott,
 Secy. and Treas
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Weather Forecast.

Col fer with rains causing Rheu- matlc pains. Hunts Lightning Oil stops all aches and pains whath- CT from Rheumatism. Neuralgia. Cuts. Burns or Bruises. I he quickest liniment known. 25c and Soc bottles. All Druggist.