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Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-07-10
CHAPTER XVII.
At Cross-Purposes.

She sat for a moment silent. casing
up the street, but breathing heavily.
This was not the reception she had an
ticipated, and 1t was difficult to deter
mine swiftly what course she had best
pursue. Realizing the hold she had
once had upon this man. 1t had never
occurred to her mind that her infiu-
ence had altogether departed. Her
beauty had never failed before to win
such victory, and she had trusted now
in reviving the old smouldering pas
sion into sudden flame. Yet already
she comprehended the utter useless
ness of such an expectation-there
was no smouldering passion to be
famed; his Indifference was not as
sumed. The discovery angered her,
but long experience had brought con
adjust her faculties. to keep the bitter
ness out of her voice. When she again
faced him It was to speak quietly.
with convincing earnestness.
Yes, | realize It Is too late for ex-
plantations" she acknowledged. so
will attempt none. wished you to
know. however. that | did not desert
you for that man. This was my prin-
cipal purpose in sending for YOU"
do you know where he ISL"
She hesitated ever SO slightly, yet
he, watching her closely. noted 1t.
"No; at the close of the war he
came home, commanding the regiment
which should have been yours. Within
three months he had converted all the
family property into cash and depart
ed. There was rumor that he was
engaged In the cattle business"
You actually expect me to believe
all this-that you knew nothing OF his
plans-were not, indeed, part of
them?"
Il am Indifferent as to what you be.
lieve," she replied coldly But you are
ungentlemanly to express yourself SO
freely. Why should you say that?"
(TO BE cONTINUED)
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synopsis.

Major Mcdonald, commanding an army
post near Fort Dodge. seeks u man to
lntercept his daughter. Molly. who Is
beaded for tho post. An Indian outbreak
10 threatened. Brick" Hamin, SER
eeant who has Just arrived with mes
eaEes to Mcdonald. volunteers for tho
mission. Molly arrives at Fort Ripley
TWO days ahead OF schedule. She decides
70 push on to Fort Dodge by stage In
company with "Sutler Biil' Moylan. Con
SaIes, gambler, II also a passenger.
namlin meets the stage with stories OF
8epreda tions committed by tho Indians
Inc driver deserts the stage when Indi-
ans. ans appear The Indians are twice re-
darkness. Molly Is wounded. IIamlin Ia
much excited at finding haversack
marked C. 8. A. He explains TO Molly
Snat he was in the Confederate service
ana dismissed In disgrace under charges
or cowardico. At the close OF the war he
snhsted In the regular service He says
tne haversack was the property OF one
Capt. LeFevre, who he suspects OF being
responsible for his disgrace. Troops ap-
pear and under escort OF Lieut.. Gaskins
S1olly starts to join her father. Hamlin
leaves to reJoin his regiment He re-
turnc to Fort Dodge after n summer OF
nehting Indians. and finds Molly there
Shots are heard In the night Hamlln
nEure of Molly hiding In the darkness
and falls over tho body OF Lieutenant
Haskins. who accuses Hamln of shoot
ing MIN. The sergeant IL proven inno-
cent He sees Molly In company with AIRS
Dupont whom he recognizes ms for
mer sweetheart. who threw him over for
leFevre.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-07-10
CHAPTER xv.-contlnued.

Hamlin stood a moment silent, half
inclined to ask another question, but
crushing back the inclination Then
he walked down the hall to the quar-
ters assigned IN" troop. and across to
his bed In the far corner. There were
only few OF the men present. most
OF whom were busily engaged at q
game OF cards. and he sat down where
he could gaze out the window and
think. Here was new complication,
fresh puzzle to be unraveled. He
had never expected this woman to
come into his life again; she had be-
come q blurred. unpleasant memory, a
bit OF his past which he had supposed
was blotted out forever. Mrs. Dupont
then she had not married lie Fevre
after all! He duly wondered why,
yet was not altogether surprised Even
a. he turned this fact over and over
In his mind. specializing upon 1t. he
became aware of a man leaving the
rear door OF McDonald's quarters, and
advancing back OF officers row to-
wards the barracks. As the fellow
drew near. Hamlin recognized the sol.
der who had been driving the car
riage. A moment later the man en-.
tered the room. spoke to the group of
card players. and then came straight
across toward him.
Sergeant Hamlin?''
Yes"
Il was asked to hand you this note;
there Is no answer"
Hamlin held 1t unopened until the
fellow disappeared, hesitating between
hope and dread. Which OF the two
women had ventured to write him I?
What could be the unexpected mes
sage? At last his eyes scanned the
three short lines:
You recognized me. and We must
understand each other At ten to-
night ask the Clerk OF the Occidental.
""
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-07-10
Fire Without Flame

An English engineer named Bode
has invented a way to have fire with
out flame His apparatus consists OF
porous plate or mass Of iire-resist.
Ing fragments. within which he mixes
infiammable gas and air In the right
proportions.
When the gas is first turned on and
lighted 1t burns with flame at the
surface Of the plate. When the air Is
turned on the fame disappears, but
the heat increases. A temperature OF
1890 degrees Is claimed
Just what use of this invention can
be made is yet question.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-07-10
Fair Speed.

Wistfully he gazed out to sea, and
for long while sat motionless. watch.
Ing the restless waves. Then again
he turned to his fair companion, and
took her hand In his.
Molly" he pleaded. will you
marry me? Once more | ask"
But Molly shook her head, her
cheeks dimpling In a fascinating
smile.
mo. Jack she said; for the
twelfth time this hour | tell you l
will not"
Jack rose to his feet
"Oh. WELL" he sighed. after all.
twelve knots an hour is not bad speed
for q little craft like you"
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-07-10
CUBS FOOD
They Thrive on Grape.Nuts.

Healthy babies don't cry and the
well-nourished baby that 10 fed on
Grape-Nuts is never a crying baby.
Many babies who cannot take any
other food relish the perfect food.
Grape-Nuts, and get well.
MY baby was given up by three
doctors who said that the condensed
milk on which | had fed her had
ruined the child's stomach. One OF
the doctors told me that the only
thing to do would be to try Grape
Nuts, SO got some and prepared 1t 40
follows: soaked 11a tablespoonfuls
In one pint OF cold water for half an
hour, then strained of the liquid and
mixed l2 teaspoonfuls of this strained
Grape'Nuts juice with six teaspoonfuls
OF rich milk. put In pinch of salt and
little sugar, warmed It and gave II
to baby every two hours.
In this simple, easy way I saved
baby's life and have built her up TO a
strong, healthy child, rosy and laugh.
Ing. The food must certainly be per.
feet to have such wonderful effect
as this. l can truthfully say | think
1t Is the best food In the world to
raise delicate babies on and is also Q
delicious healthful food for grown.ups
as we have discovered In our family"
Grape-Nuts Is equally valuable to the
strong, healthy man or woman. Il
stands for the true theory OF health.
There's a reason" and It is explained
In the little book, The Road to Well.
ville." In pkgs.
Ever Peaa the abevs letteeV A ne0
ooe appears from time % 0orno. TAo1
cse oeeusoes ssss, ea0 sull % hu006
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-07-10

fer Q tate-a-tate." He got up. and
peered through his glasses across the
room. Here. Moike; damn thet slapy
head. VIII one O. yer gents wake the
lad--that's It. Now come here, Moike.
You run over to the Palace an tell
Mrs. Dupont the feller IL here waitin'.
Hold ON now. not 30 fast; walt Till
Oi'm done tellin' yer. Say thet to her
alone--do yer moind thet. ye saphead;
nobody else Ii to hear whut yer say;
stay the.s TIL yer git a chance ter
whisper It to her Now skip"
Hamlin hesitated, watching the boy
disappear.
AT the Palace--the dance hall
across the street" he asked incredu-
lously.
Sure" indifferently. relighting his
pipe. Officers ball; couldn't break In
with can-opener unless you had In
vlte. Guards at both ends, sergeant
tr <ing tickets. an Third Regiment
Band maxim music. He'll OF swell af.
fair; got guests from Leayenworth,
Wallace. and all around. Every room
got Is full an runin' over-say. there
are fellars over thar In them fool swal-
ler-tail coats; damned II there amt.
II the b'ys ever git sight Of 'em on the
street there'll be a hot time. Say.
ain that the limit? Injuns out thar
thick as fleas on dog, an them
swells dancin' here In swaller-tails
like this yere was Boston"
He was still talking when Hamlln
crossed the narrow hall and entered
the dimly-lighted, unoccupied parlor.
The side window was open, slight
breeze rustled the heavy curtain. and
the Sergeant stepped outside on to the
dark porch. There was a bench close
to the rail and he sat down to walt. A
CLEAN OF light from the Palace fell
across the western end. but the re.
mainder Of the porch lay In shadow,
although he could look up the street.
and see the people jostling back and
forth In front of the Poodle Dog. The
sound Of mingled voices was continu-
Gus. occasionally punctuated by laugh
ter. or an unrestrained outburst Of
OuCe bu1tS eCuCtU lIOu Oul
the din. but created no apparent ex-
citement. and a little later a dozen
horsemen spurred recklessly through
the street, scattering the crowd. their
revolvers sputtering. Some alteration
arose opposite and a voice called loud
ly for the guard. but the trouble soon
ceased with the clump OF hoofs. dying
away in the distance. the regimental
band noisily blaring out a waltz. Ham
lin, immersed In his own thoughts.
scarcely observed the turmoil. but
leaned. arms on railing, gazing out in
to the darkness. Something mysteri-
Gus from out the past had gripped
him; he was wondering how he should
greet her when she came; specializing
on her purpose In sending for him.
II seemed as though he waited a
long time before the curtain at the
window was thrust aside and the lady
emerged, the slight rustling of her
dress apprising him of her presence
The curtain still held slightly back by
her hand permitted the light from
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-07-10

within to reflect over her figure, re-
vealing in softened outline the beauty
OF her features, the fossy brightness
OF her hair. She was In evening dress.
light shawl draping her shoulders
An instant she paused In uncertainty,
striving to distinguish his face; then
stepped impulsively forward. and held
out her hands.
II have kept you waiting, but you
must forgive that, as | came as soon
as ! could manufacture an excuse.
Won't you even shake hands with
me?"
rs II necessary" he asked, almost
wearily. you have come to me for
some purpose surely, but 1t can hardly
be friendship"
"why should you say that7" re-
proachfully. II have deserted a rath-
er brilliant party to meet you here"
THAT, perhaps. is why I say It, Mrs.
Dupont. II my memory serves, you
would not be inclined to leave such
friends as you have yonder to rendez-
vous with common soldier, unless
you had some special object In view.
II you will Inform me what Il is. we
can very quickly terminate the inter-
view."
She laughed. a little touch Of nerv.
business In the voice. but drew her
skirts aside. and SGT down on the
bench
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-07-10
Wedding Ring Worn by Men.

Customs slip In and almost before
we are aware OF them they are there
the wearing OF the wedding ring by
men. for instance. Twenty years ago
this was almost unknown In England.
but now It Is quite an ordinary thins.
1t has It's advantages for men, a.
for women; It 10 q sign. as II we're, Of
ownership. Of not being on the mar
bet
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-07-10
The Reason.

"Why is Hamlet such popular play
with actors?"
Because that is a play where the
ghost Is sure to walk"
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-07-10

The Best Hot weather Tcaic
GROVES TASTELEsS chill TONIC snrtehse
the blood and builds up the whole system.
and II will wonderfully strengthen and for
tify you to Withstand the depressing e6ses
OF the hot oummss. soc.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-07-10
DON'T TAKE CAlOMel
FOR LIVER TROUBLE

Nave Yss Heed Il IL New cssssiPaaiee Rsasdb
frsu Hss Sssiaes, Arkaasas, tAaa 1hss.
sasds sss Jsyfully psaislasi
Just go to your druggist today: say
want a rs cent box Of HOT
SPRINGS LIVER BUTTONS; use
them as directed and soon all your
stomach, liver and bowel troubles will
be over.
The great physicians in Hot Springs
prescribe them for constipation. slug.
gish liver indigestion, sick headache.
dizziness. blotchy and sallow skin and
they certainly are fine.
Take safe. gentle, blissful HOT
SPRINGS LIVER BUTTONS for .
week. They will tone up the liver
thoroughly cleanse the bowels of
poisonous accumulstions and make
you eat better, sleep better. work bet
ter.
They are great for nervousness and
as body tonic Postal brings free
sample from Hot Springs. Ark.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-07-10

American golf sticks the best In
the world.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-07-10

important TO Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle oe
CASTORIA, safe and sure remedy for
infants and children. and go that 10
s,.a:sa.. ss.s, 20 q ZzZzZx
In Use For Over 80 Years.
Children Cry for Fletcher's Castoris
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-01
L Is q Fact.

The largest and finest equipped
plumbing establishment in the tri-cit-
les. Lamps plumbing shop, 619 Sew
enteenth street-(Adv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-01
LEGAL.
Notice Of Publication.


'loi' OF li''hvla' ROCK l5Iahu Douh-
=
In tu" Circuit Court May term, A. d
1913.
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J.ff..I.r. d pt.f. 49, o..r.. ellie =
gilbert Emma D. Gilbert James 5 Gil
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f.YIt,rrt rI. t..f.. T,.t-g TT,eT
man H,r husband EdUnrd * HofT
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r.If. OF Levi Wells and f.. ruknpwu
n..r. aud d.,..,.,. b., G.ru.Iurt,r Wells
...,4g.d and tr. ..rl,r,ygu heirs and
.l..v.iss.s az f.f.r.. Wells. deceased aud
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wells IlnIar deceased and the uu-
known heirs aud devisees OF Mary
Wells deceased. tine unknown heirs and
deviaees OF David E Sears. deceased. the
unknown hcirs and dryis,ys uf D"liIuu
Sears deceased rI. unknown heirs and
frgIspcs lf Jouaufuam Buuum. dcceas-
ID and the Unknown heirs ana devt-
sees OF sarah Bufum. deceased, and the
unknown heirs and devIserS of Jonah
r. Case. deceased. and the unknown
heirs and dcvisees OF Julia case de
ceased. aud She unknown heirs and dew
IF,vs Of Spencer TT. White. deceased
and the unknown heirs aud devisees %
- White. deceased wi.e or Speu-
cer. n. White. and the unknown heirs
and devlbeeS uf Iuuu w. spencer, De
ceased. and the unknown heirs and dey-
isees OF Eliza spencer. deceased, the
unknown heirs and devlsees OF Calvin
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-01
CHICAGO MARKETS

Chicago, April Hogs 10000; open
ed generally sc higher; later lost ear
Iy advance Light 9.25@9Go; mixed
s.O5ds45. heavy S.756932l2; bulk
9.2OG945.
Sheep 10000; steady to 1oc higher;
5.S0q6.20.
Cattle $4,000, slow steady. Beeves,
calves. stockers and feeders. unchang-
ed cows and heifers 35Od7.S5.
Because Of good demand, especially
for light hogs. the market opened gen.
orally SC higher, speculative buying be.
ing in evidence at the start Shipping
demand later eased OF and the market
became dull; most Of the early ad
vance was lost. A new high point for
the year was reached in the early
trading in light hogs. which sold mp tC
81 62i2 later sales Of best grades oC
casionally touching S96
There were larger receipts Of cattle
, than expected, and served to cause al
easier tone
Slackness in eastern demand helped
20 depress sheep. Live mutton bust
ness was about steady, other items
! lower
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-01
STOMACH SICK?
Mi-O-na viii Prevent Eurtb.r Trous

hi-o-na Will Prevent Further Trouble.
Here. as in other cities and towns.
stomach troubles are ensnaring vic
tins in q most insidioua way.
Nearly everyone Is tll-treating the
stomach, perhaps unconsciously, but
the time comes when We cannot abuse
II with impunity. Nature warns US.
Distress after eating, belchinE Of gas,
that lump Of lead feeling in the stom.
ach, headache and lack Of energy are
warning signals Now-At once-is the
time to stop this distress.
Mi-ona Stomach Tablets L. the rem
edy. Get . book today. Their action
is Immediate. Besides stopping the
distress Mona soothes the irritate6
walls of the stomach and strengthens
! the gastric follicles so that they pour
out their daily supply OF digestive
materials, causing prompt digestion Of
the food that is eaten.
Mona is not an experiment. It il
not a cure-all II IL scientific rem
edy recommended for but one thinE
stomach ills.
Its use stops stomach distress auC
improves the digestive system so tina
what you eat is converted into nutri
ton and the entire system is properl!
nourished.
! So certain are the results OF Mi-o-ni
that il Is always sold on the none!
back II not benefited plan. The Thorn
az Drug company and druggists every
where. SOC a large box.-(Adv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-01
WEATHER coNpIrloNs.

Light rains on the north Atlantic
coast have again resulted from the
northcastc-u low which IT, disappear
in beyond New England Moderately
high PRESSURE prevail. from the gulf
and south Atlantic sections north
westward through the Missouri valley
and fair weather is this morning gen
eral throughout the sections east Of
the Rockies Another area OF low
pressure which has developed on the
Rocky mountain plateau. Ia central
over northern Utah and is attended
By light rain or snow or the Pacific
coast and in the northern Rocky noun
tain sections On account Of the east
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-01

All he news ali the tim~The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-01

LOCAL MARKET CONDITIONS.
April Following are the whole
sale quotations on the local market
today:
Creamery butter. CSC.
Dairy butter, soc
Lard, 121Sc per pounG
Fresh eggs. 17I2c.
Storage eggs, 12hc
Old potatoes, soc.
New potatoes, 4c to sc per pound.
Cabbage, 1" -sr pound.
Onions, 1c per pound.
Feed and Fuel
Timothy hay. SIS to SIS.
Oats, SAC TO 35c.
Wheat, S5c per bushel.
Corn, soc to sic.
Coal-Lump, per ton, $3.50 to 81
slack steady.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-01
WEEDS AT IS: DIVORCED. II:
MARRlES. 18: SUICIDE. 1e

Joliet, Ill. April Married at Is.
divorced when j.. remarked at IS. and
a suicide at 1e is the history OF he
last four years Of Mrs. Lena Fennelli.
The woman was found dying IN a
rooming house last evening with a
rubber tube attached to an open gas
jer in her mouth
On the bed was 8 letter in which
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-01
That Corn Is a
Sure 'Goner' Now
"GETS-IT.'' the New-PIaR Corn Cure,
Gets Any Corn surely, Quickly.

YOU'n say 1t does beat all how
quick ''GETS-IT" got rid Of that corn.
its almost magic" "GETS-IT" gets
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-01
ISLAND, OAPENpoHT, MOLINE WcrNrT
cloudy

ward movement OF these conditions,
fair weather is indicated for this vicin-
ity tonight followed by increasing
cloudrness Wednesday. No important
change in temperature is expected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-01

Fully nine out OF every ten cases
of rheumatism is simply rheumatism
Of the muscles due 10 cold or damp,
or chronic rheumatism, neither OF
which require any internal treatment.
All that is needed to afford relief Is
the free application OF Chamberlain's
Liniment. Give it q trial. You are
certain to be pleased with the quick re-
lief which it affords. Sold by all drug.
gists.-(Adv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-01

every corn. every time. as sure as the
sun rises. II takes about two seconds
alto apply it. Corn pains stop. you for
get the corn, the corn shrlvels up. and
it, gone, Ever try anything ike that
You never did. There's no more fuss
ing with plasters that press on the
corn. no more salves that take off the
surrounding flesh. no more bandages
No more knives, hles or raZors that
make Corns grow. and cause danger q
blood poison. "GETS-TT" is equally
harmless to healthy or irritated flesh
II gets every corn, vert CallOus and
bunion you've got
"GETS-IT'' is sold at all druggists
al % cents a bottle. or sent on receipt
OF price by Z. Lawrence & Co, Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-01

she recited the principal events Of
her life.
Il got married when I was Is TO
end an unhappy existence at home, -
she wrote. Il should have stayed at
home. Girls who may read this after
l am gone, take my advice, wait until
matured and in your right senses be-
fore marriage. No one cares for me.
Ny husband loved me for a little
while.
He beat me and I left him. We
were divorced and then when he
pleaded for a chance to reform took
him back and We we're remarked. A
little while ago he left me and went
to Italy. Ny parents do not want
me; my old friends do not want me;
nobody wants me. When this is read
l will be dead and out Of peoples
way"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-01
RIVER FORECAST.

RIVER FORECAST.
The Mississippi viii continue TO
fall at a moderately rapid rate, during
the next as hours, from below Du-
buQue TO Muscatine
J. NJ. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.