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ron. There is a trooper there waiting
Shall tell you the story?"
Il wish you would"
And then am to have yours. In
return--everything?"
YES" she said, and their eyes met.
There is nothing to conceal-from
you"
He told his tale simply, and in few
words; how he had missed, and sought
after her in Dodge; how that search
! ing had led directly to the discovery
of crime. and finally the revealment
of Major McDonalds body. He told
OF his efforts at organizing party to
follow the fugitives, inspired by be-
lief that she was prisoner, of the
trip through the blizzard. and of how
he had succeeded in outstripping Du-
pont in the race.
The girl listened silently. able from
her own experience to fill in the de-
tails Of that relentless pursuit, which
could rot be halted either by storm
or bullets. The strength. the deter
mination of the man. appealed to her
with new force. and tears welled into
her eyes,
| Why, you are crying!" he ex-
claimed in surprise.
That is nothing" her lips smiling.
as she loosened one hand from the
blanket and reached across to clasp
his. You musoknow, dear. how hap
py | am to have found you. No one
else could have done this"
oh. yes, little girl" soberly. Was
son would have gone on. If l had been
! the one to go down. The hardest part
of it all was waiting for the storm to
cease. not knowing where you were
hidden-that nearly drove me insane"
Il understand uncertainty is harder
to bear than anything else. Shall l
tell you now what happened to me?"
Yes" tenderly, as much, or as lit
tie as you please"
Then it shall be everything dear"
her hand-clasp Tightening. A moment
she hcsitated. looking out across the
snow plains. and then back into his
eyes. From their expression she
gained courage to proceed. her voice
low. yet clear enough to make every
syllable distinctly audible
II was frightened when you left
me alone on the balcony, and went in
to confront Mrs Dupont | knew the
woman and suspected that she would
only be too glad to find some indiscre-
tion she could use against me- 1t
occurred to me that possibly she had
seen me enter the parlor and was
there herself to make sure If SO, she
would hesitate at no trick to verify
her suspicious. This thought SO took
possession of me that determined
to escape If possible And'it appeared
easy Of accomplishment There was
but short drop to the ground, while
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no better. They told me there was no
help without an operation. have used
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound and it has helped me wonderfully.
! do most Of my own work now and take
care Of my children. recommend your
remedies to all suffering women."-
Mrs. WILLARD A. GRAHAM, Care Of
ELLSWORTH TuTTLE, Bovina Center, NY.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, made from native roots and
herbs. contains no narcotics or harmful
drugs, and today holds the record of
being the most successful remedy We
know for woman's ills. If you need such
medicine why don't you try it?
If you have the slightest doubt
that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegeta.1
BILE Compound will help you, write
to Lydia aE.Pinkham Medicine Co,
(cOnfidentiaD Lynn, Mass, for ad.
vice. Your letter will be opened.
read and answered by q woman.
and held in strict confidence.
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SYNOPSIS.

Major Mcdonald. commanding an army
post near Fort Dodge. seeks man to
intercept his daughter Molly. tS,oas VINO Is
is threatened. Sergeant Brick Hamlin
meets the stage in which Molly is travel
Ing. They are attacked by Indians. ana
Iiamlin tells Molly he was discharged
from the Confederate service In disgrace
and at the close OF the war enlisted IN
tan T.cIcvre OF being responsible for
his disgrace. Troops appear aad under
escort Of Lieut.. Gaskins Molly starts TO
his regiment. He returns to Fort Dodge
after summer of lighting indians, anu
a""Isos , lis Iiamiin Of shooting him. The
sergeant is proven innocent. He sees
Molly in company with Mrs dupont
whom he recognizes as former .1 sweet swees-
Later he overhears Dupont and soldier
hatching Ip ey-making plot. Molly
the power of Mrs Dupont: who claims to
he a daughter OF McDonald's sister. Mol
~ disappears and Hamlin sets out to
trace Ter Mcdonald is ordered to Fort
d"rcd body. He takes Wasson guide
and two troopers and goes in pursuit OF
the murdercrs. who had robbed McDon-
Nld Of so go payma aster's money He sus-
p"rts Dupont. Conners. soldier accom-
pIce of Dupont. is found murdered. Ham,
ilr's marty is caught in a fierce blizzard
while heading for the Cimmaron. One
ri9,n dica from cold and another almost
sU"CumbS Wasson Is shot as they come
in sight "f Cinmaro1. Fiamlin discovers
u i,c cabin hidden under a blum. occupied
by Hughes. COW thief: who is laying Tor
Lcfevre. who cheated him in cattle
deal His description identifies 1.eFevre
ara Dunont as one and the same Hughes
sh"t Wasson mistdl;ing him for one OF
I-s.FcNr res party. ITamlln and Hughes
take up the trail CT LcFevre. who is
carrying Molly to The Indians camp.
Two lays cut they sight the fugitives.
\ fght cnsues in which Hughes Is shot
h. an Indian DYING. he makes desper-
ate attempt to shoot LeFevre but hl s
Namlin. while the latter Ia disarming lie
Fcvre i.eFevre escapes. believing Ham
liz and Molly dead. Molly tells Hamlin
that her father was implicated In the
plot to steal the paymasters money
HImlin confesses his love for Molly and
finds that II Is reciprocated.
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a few steps around the end of the
hotel would bring me safely to the
front entrance. The temptation to
try was irresistible | heard your
voices within and thought understood
her game. 1t was dark below, yet
! knew how close the earth was, and
there was no sign Of any one about.
| clambered over the railing, let N.Y.
self down as far as | could, and drop
ped. The slight fall did not even jar
me, yet l was none too soon. AS |
crouched there in the darkness, she
flung open the curtains, and looked
out to the vacant balcony. l saw the
flash OF light, and heard her laugh
It was not pleasant laughter; for she
was disappointed not to find me there
After the curtains fell again could
no longer hear your voices, and my
sole desire was to get back into the
hotel unobserved. was not afraid.
only dreaded to meet any one who
might recognize me-
She paused In her recital, as though
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men. Now you can see clearly as they
climb the hill"
There is no doubt" he admitted
"a single troop ahead of the main
body; the others will be beyond the
bend in the stream"
He stepped back. where he could
look directly into her face.
They are soldiers all right. but
that was not what wanted to be SO
certain about. When We ride down
there, Molly girl. we shall be swal
lowed up into the old life once more.
the old army life"
Yes"
Perhaps you do not realize how dit
alone together" .. ...
"Why should 1t be different?"
81 shall be again soldier in the
ranks. under orders, and you Major
McDonald's daughter"
"But-but-" her eyes full of ap
peal.
No, little girl" he explained quick
ly, reaching up and touching heI
gently; I'VE are never going to say
anything about that to those down
there-his comrades in arms. 1t Is go
ing to be our secret. l am glad you
told me; 1t has brought us together
as, perhaps, nothing else could, but
there is no reason why the worlo
should ever know Let them think he
died defending his trust. Perhaps he
did, what you overheard might have
been said for purpose. but. even II
it were true, he had been driven to 1t
by merciless woman. 1t is ours to
defend, not blacken his memory"
She bent slowly down until her
cheek touched his.
II thought you would say that
she returned slowly, but what else
you said Is not so-there will never
again be barrier OF rank between
u.s." She Strengthened in the saddle
looking down into his eyes. who
ever the officer may be In command
of that detachment. want you to tell
him ALL
"All?"
"Yes, that we are engaged; am
proud to have them know"
The truth was shining In her eyes.
glowing on her cheeks. She leaned
forward.
kiss me, and believed"
Molly, Molly" he whispered. "Nsv
er will I doubt again."
ITO BE CONTINUED)
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CHAPTER xxxIv.
The Advance of Custer,

The Advance Of Custer.
The Sergeant swung down from the
saddle and forced both ponies back
below the crest of the hill, his swift
glance sweeping back over the trail.
Then he gazed again searchingly into
the valley below.
What is it?" she questioned.
"A moving column of horsemen, sol
diers from their formation, for Indians
never march In column of fours. They
are too far away for me to be certain
yet What troops can be away oul
here?"
Wasn't there to be winter cam
paign against Black Kettle? ?" she ques
toned. 1T was the rumor at Dodge
Perhaps"
why, yes, that must be it," he in
terrupted eagerly. Custer and thu
Seventh. What luck! And III be II
1t with the boys after ALL" Z
Shall we not ride to meet them 2"
Soon, yes; only we need to be Ger
tain first"
Are you not?" and she rose in he,
stirrups. Il am sure they are cavalry
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CHAPTER xxxiII.
M olly's Story.

The two rode steadily. following the
trail left by Hamlin and Hughes
earlier in the morning.. AS there had
oeen no wind. and the cold had crust
ed the snow. the tracks left by the two
ponies were easily followed AS they
skirtcd the ridge the Indian pony
acrd could be distinguished, sufficient
" close by this time to leave no doubt
Us to what they we're. uamlin eau
tiously kept back out of sight in
the breaks Of the ridge. although his
kecn eyes, searching the upper val
ley. discovered no sign of pursuit.
Tired as Dupont's horse undoubtedly
was. he might not yet have attained
the Indian encampment, which, in
truth. might be much farther away
than Hughes had supposed. The fact
that no sprals of smoke were visible
puzzled the Sergeant, for in that
frosty air they should naturally be
perceived for a considerable distance.
Possibly. however. the bluffs we're
higher and more abrupt, farther up
stream. affording better chances OF
Conceaiment Indeed it was quite
probable that the Indians would seek
the most sheltered spo. available for
their winter camp. irrespective of any
possible fear of attack. Reasonably
safe from a winter campaign the
atrocities Of the past summer would
naturally tend to make them unusually
cautious and watchful
Molly, muffled to the eyes in her
thick blanket. permitted her pony to
F,I ha Of
I'll they both dipped down into the
hollow. safe from any possible OBJ.
servation In some mysterious way
the overpowering feeling Of terror
which had controlled her for days past
had departed The mere presence of
Ilamlin was an assurance of safety.
AS she watched him. erect in saddle,
his blue overcoat tightly buttoned, his
revolver belt strapped outside. she no
longer felt any consciousness of the
surrounding desolation or the nearness
of savage foes. Her heart beat fast
and her cheeks flushed In memory
OF what had SO swiftly occurred be-
tween them. Without thought, or
struggle. she gave herself unreserved-
ly to his guidance. serenely confident
In his power to succeed. He wac
man 80 strong. 80 resourceful. so fitted
10 the environment, that her trust in
him was unquestioned. She needed
10 ask nothing; was content to follow
In silence. Even as she realized the
completeness OF her surrender the
Sergeant. relaxing none Of his watch.
fulness. checked his pony SO that they
could ride onward side by side
I'VE will follow the trail back" he
explained. glancing aside at her face.
1T Is easier to follow than to strike
Ut for ourselves across the open"
Where does It lead?"
ITO an old cow-caM2 on the Cimar-
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He cAaRlED AN UMBRELLA.

y
A dear old lady who was very "sot"
In her prejudices was asked just why
she didn't like certain man. She had
40 particular reason that she could
&htnk of at the instant, but she had been
SO emphatic In her expression. of dis
like that she knew she would have to
find some excuse-at once. Just at that
moment she happened to glance out OF
the window and saw him passing by.
He carried a neatly rolled umbrella
though 1t hardly threatened rain.
Quick as flash she answered her
questioner, "He carries an umbrella
whether it's raining or not-he is a
'softie.'"
But" said her friend, also looking
out of the window, "here comes your
son William, and he is carrying an UNI
brella."
This did not stump the old lady. "But
that's another matter-I don't like him
anyhow-and besides, it all depends on
who carries the umbrella" she replied
triumphantly
That is the position some people have
taken regarding that wholesome and
refreshing beverage Coca-Cola. They
nave said good many unkind things
ABOUT 1t and in each instance have had
1t proved to them that their tales were
not true.
Finally they seized upon the fact that
Coca-Cola gets much of it's refreshing
righteousness from the small bit of caf-
.eine that it contains. They looked upoHsl
that as splendid argument against it.
Then, like the old lady who was remind
ed Of son William, they were reminded
that it is the caffeine in their favorite
beverages, tea and coffee, (even more
than in Coca-Cola) that gives them
ties.
But does that stop their criticism of
Coca-Cola for containing caffeine? No
their answer is similar to the old
ady's-they say "But that's another
natter"-what they mean Is Being
prejudiced against Coca-Cola and lik-
Ing tea or coffee, it all depends on
what carries the caffeine"
We think the joke is on them-for
caffeine Is caffeine. and If 1t is not
harmful in one it can't be harmful in
another. We all know that 1t is not
harmful In tea or coffee-that it ia
really helpful in whatever 1t is-this
Is bound to include Coca-Cola.
OF course, the truth is, that having
started an attack on false premises and
having had what they thought were
good reasons for criticism proved to
be no reasons at all. they are grasping
1T an excuse which does not exist, to
explain a prejudice. So you see, after
al, 1t all depends on who carries the
umbrella to people who are determined
TO be unfair Let us be fair.-Adv.
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Caused Her Little Inconvenience.

Caused Her Little Inconvenience.
A New York letter tells of west
ern girl unused to the insidious cock
tail, who was dining in a Broadway
lobster palace. The dinner apparently
was given in her honor. She gulped
down her cocktail manfully but with
wry face. During the dinner her
hostess noticed that her cheeksA were
flushed, that her eyes sparkled and
her face beamed. The hostess felt a
little concerned about her, but why, it
was hard to say. as she was not in
the chicken class. Perhaps it was be-
cause Of the loudness of her laugh and
conversation. Anyway. the hostess
leaned across the table to whisper to
her. why, Kate, do you feel that
cocktail?" "Oh, yes" was the west
erner's reply, with beaming face. II
feel it, but thash all right. 1t doesn't
annoy me in the slightest
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camp. Generally Dupont spoke to tho
Indians in their own tongue. but that
night he thought me asleep. IL had
no hope left-not even faith that you
could ever rescue me-"
Hamlin's hand clasped hers firmly.
but his eyes were riveted on some
thing in the distance.
Wait" he said, checking his horse.
what is that? See: down in the val,
ley of the creek! Is 1t not moving
body Of rhen?"
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now. l was very
young when my first
baby was born and
my health was very
bad after that. I
was not regular and
I had pains in my
back and was SO
poorly that I could
hardly take care Of
my two children. I
doctored with sew
eral doctors but got
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Divided Interests.

do you think only Of me" m,a
INJURED the bride. Tell me that yo,
think only of me-"
TITS this way" explained tn
groom, gently. Nov and then
have to think OF the fu nacs. Il :
dear"
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MOTHER -.
so POORLY
Could Hardly Care for Chi.
dren = Finds Health in
Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg.
etable Compound.

Bovina Center, NY" For six years
I have not had as good health as have
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-02-13
CUTS OFF STATE AID
TO HIGH SCHOOLS

Little Rock, Feb. 13.-The house
Wednesday defeated the bill by Will
son of jefferson, creating the Depart
ment of Labor and Industry, by a
vote of 81 ayes, 43 noes.
By vote of SO ayes to II noes, the
house passed a bill by Davis of La
fayette, repeating the act of 1911 ap-
propriating $4,000 a year for state
aid to high schools, and in the after
noon Mr.. knight and II others intro
duced bill appropriating $4,000 for
state aid to consolidated rural schools.
The house reconsidered and adopt
ed the resolution by Smith of Bradley
Baxter and Patterson, giving coun-
ties, cities and towns the right of mi
tiative and referendum on purely To-
cal matters.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-02-13
CAPTAIN RECOMMENDS
DONNFLL'S PROMOTION

Capt. 0. d. Longstreth of Co. A,
First Infantry, National Guard, of
Conway has made the following rec
ommendation to the adjutant general
of Arkansas National Guard for the
promotion of J. c. Donnell:
81 respectfully recommend the APP
pointment of J. C. Donnell for a COM
mission as second lieutenant of the
Arkansas National Guard, and ask
his assignment to Co. A, First Infan-
try, Arkansas National Guard, locat-
ed at Conway, Ark.
Compliance with this recommen-
dation will be a promotion from the
position of quartermaster sergeant
If this is acted upon at once, we hope
to have complete company ready fol
the inspection March g."
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-02-13
IN SOCIETY.

Robert E. Lee Chapter, U. D. c.,
met yesterday afternoon at the hos
pitable home of Misses Nellie and
Bessie Randell. Mrs. H. E. Cureton,
the president, was in the chair, and
after business was dispatched a de-
lightful program was given, in honor
of Lees birthday This program had
been arranged for January 10, but
unavoidably postponed.
The first number OF the program
was "The Story of the Life and
Death of Robert E. Lee" beautifully
told by Mrs. P. H. Prince. Miss Bes-
sic Randell read a touching little
poem on Lee for the second number,
and last all joined in an interesting
and amusing contest game, the an
swers to which were the names of
Confederate generals.
A delicious two-course luncheon
was served, and the large number of
members and friends present thor
oughly enjoyed the charming hospi-
tally of these two elegant and cul-
tured southern ladies.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-02-13
GOING, INDICTED,
QUITS THE SENATE

city of the first class.
By Miles, to permit cities to pay
mayors yearly salary of $4,000.
By Calvert, to fix the salaries of
Sebastian county officials.
By Moore, to amend the Beaver
Bayou Drainage District.
By CarlLee, to authorize the APP
pointment of women notaries.
By Lundy, to prevent the sale of
liquor within 10 miles of the public
school building of De Queen.
By Toler, to regulate the payments
on warrants of state employees and re-
quiring itemized statements.
BY Hughes, creating the board of
optomery.
House bill 14S, by Stevens of Col
umbia, which places the funds now in
the feed and fertilizer funds in the
general revenue fund in order to meet
legislative expenses, was also consid-
cred, after an amendment to take the
money from the state capitol fund
had be defeated. By resolution,
President J. H. Reynolds of the Uni
versity Of Arkansas was invited to
address the general assembly Thurs
day afternoon.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-02-13
AMENDMENT FOR
TAXATION EXEMPTION

Little Rock, Feb. 13.-Representa-
tives Henry and Tolleson introduced
proposed amendment to the consti-
tuition, endorsed by 16 other members,
as follows:
provided, that the personal prop
erty of any resident of this state who
is not married or not the head of a
family, in the sum of not exceeding
$50 shall be exempt from taxation.
The personal property of any resident
of this state who is married or head
of family, in the sum of $3.50 shall
be exempt"
Mr.. Henry says that he is fortified
by the laws of other states providing
exemptions, Oklahoma 500, Kansas,
Kentucky, Illinois and Georgia $3.50,
Alabama $500, Mississippi $500 and
Tennessee $1,000.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-02-13
That Woolnu Ham,

Ham, it has always seemed to ua
varied more than any other articles
over which blessings are mumbled In
degree to palatableness, fragrance
and invitation. The variation due
to the manner of approach. If a PER
son is off his appetite ham does the
best when served as an Arizona break
fast-sometning else for the man and
the ham for the dog.
But supposing you have been hunt.
,ng, rising early and staying lato
You have lost your lunch You have
to trudge home over a hard road You
pass farmhouse, and from its open
door there comes the sound Of siz.
cling ham and the heavens breath Of
It's perfume. 1t matters not If that
lam sprang from a razorback hog in
the willis Of Arkansas, you recognize
that that ham is the most glorious
9ower that grows, the worlds desire,
the inner fountain of Eden. the pillar
of fire by night, the sweet Influences
of the Pleiades and the deliyerauce
Il on envy. hatred and malice and d !
uncharitableness. Fer the next three
miles yoI can't say word to your
companion because of watering
mouth.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-02-13
BANK CASHIER OF
OSCE0LA DISAPPEARS
THE BANK REMAINS OPEN---DI-
RECTORS PLEDGE PRIVATE
AID TO INSTITUTION.

Osceola, Feb. ID. L. Warde,
cashier of the Bank of Osceola, has
disappeared. An audit by Memphis
concern has been started on the books
of the institution. They were found
to be very badly tangled, but COM
pete audit will be necessary before it
is possible to tell whether or not there
is a shortage.
A meeting of the directors of the
institution was held last night and it
was decided to keep the bank open
pending the investigation. Pledging
their individual fortunes to the sup
port of the institution in case of dan
ger, a notice was placed in the bank
yesterday from the directors and de-
positors evidently had every conf
dence in the stability of the bank, as
deposits exceeded Withdrawals during
the day.
The Bank of Osceola is one of the
most solid financial institutions in
Eastern Arkansas, and it is not anti
pated that it Will be seriously involv-
ed by the disappearance of the cash
Ter, whose whereabouts is unknown.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-02-13
TREASURY IS DEPLETED.

Little Rock, Feb. 13.-Once more
the general revenue fund of the state
treasury is depleted. The salaries
and expenses of the legislature come
out of that fund, and the assembly is
pushing a bill through now to trans
fer $4,000 from the fertilizer and
feed fund to take care Of that need.
1t is rumored that there is pending
a proposition for the fotation of a
loan of about $750,OOO for the pur-
pose of meeting the financial exigen-
c;es of The state.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-02-13
HAD CLOSE CALL.

Senator A. C. Martin and J. B.
Higgins, former chief clerk of the
house, had a room in the rear part
Of the Gleason, on the fourth floor,
and had all the excitement they want
ed in getting out.
Mn Higgins was the first to awak-
en-. The light was flashing into the
room at close quarters. He called to
Senator Martin, who was up in jif-
fly and ready to get out. Mr.. Higgins
suggested that it was such fascinat-
ing sight that they should remain a
few moments to watch it from that
vantage point.
The suggestion didn't appeal to
Senator Martin a little bit. 1t was
already getting hot in the room. The
air was stuffy and smoke was stream
ing in.
Lets go out right now" he shout
! ed to his companion.
I'm with YOU" replied Mr.. Hig-
gins, and the two tumbled into the
corridor and sought the elevator lead
ing on the lower floor.
A few minutes later their room was
a mass of flames.-Arkansas Demo
crat.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-02-13
WEATHER FORECAST.

Thursday and Friday, general,
fair and warmer; colder Friday.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-02-13

Bring in your watches and clocks
for repair. We can repair same day
as when left. C. H. Robinette.
ltd (adv.)