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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-12
FOR SALE.

Cheap For Quick Buyer. One Large
handsome walnut chinapress. Phone
Randolph 1899.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-12

5-Passenger Ford Car, 1919 Model. In
perfect order. Will sell cheap. A-75,
care Virginian.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-12-17
KEEPING CUT FLOWERS FRESH
Must Be Properly Taken Care of, and
Here Are Some Suggestions
of Moment.

The only drawback to cut flowers is
that they wither so quickly, and in
keeping them fresh some seem to have
more luck than others.
For instance, in the matter of vic.
let's, it is possible to wear them sew
eral times without noticing the over
towering stale odor which proclaims
them beyond redemption.
OF course many people find that they
cannot wear cut flowers even for one
afternoon, because in some cases the
body heat seems to wilt them. but II
this can be avoided it is quite pos
sible to find a bunch almost as fresh
the second day as on the first IL they
were properly guarded overnight.
Keep the box that they came in and
when you take them off hold the stems
under running water for a few min
nutes, taking care not to wet the VIC
let's themselves
Then wrap them up in the oiled pa
per and put them back in the covered
box outside the window If it is cool
if not, in the refrigerator but in either
case keep them wrapped.
This treatment seems to restore the
flowers and hold in the delicious odor
which so soon becomes rank II they
are kept unwrapped in close room.
Some people think pinch Of salt in
the water will keep cut flowers fresh
longer and so 1t does in some cases
In others II seems IN chanpe the col
ors little. With roses it is success
full, but not so much so with violets
A piece of gum camphor is said to be
an excellent preservative in the water
and others advocate a small lump Of
charcoal, but in any case the waite,
should be changed daily and the flow
ers put in cool place overnight.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-12-17

shrank away from me. l knew that
her face was buried in her hands, yet
had no time to look that way, or utter
a word. Rife butts were crashing in
the panels of the door; could per-
ceive already dim figures revealed
through the jagged openings made in
the light wood. vista of faces. a
CLEAN of weapons
"Hit lower down." yelled the same
gruff voice of command. There is a
bolt that holds fast-reach in, Saun-
ders!"
Get back-beyond the bed"
called. pushing her behind me, and
bracing myself for the first shock
The door gave. sagging aside on its
hinges, and half falling inward. and
through the opening men tumbled for
ward, carbines gripped in their hands
The red light cleaned CHASTITY across
their faces and revealed-the blue uni
form of Federal cavalry.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-12-17
KIDNEY TROUBLE
NOT RECOGNIZED

AN examining physician for ono =, -.
prominent Life Insurance Comnan;Uaa, ~ ~
an interview Of the subject, made the 81. an
tonishlng statement that one raaso ,ne ~
SO many applicants for insurance V az WY
Jected is because kidney tronbIa = are re-
mon to the American people aD TU com tb.
large majority of those WHOSE az" ann,; .ne
TONS are declined do not even susnec pp ia
they have the disease. pvt 'ns'
According to this it would SOON +h.t
medicine for the kidneys, possessing tHd real i
healing and curative properties would Ia i.
q blessing to thousands. ''uiu w
Dr.. Klillmer's swamp.Root N. w.,,
known kidney, liver and bladder n ror,p meli
Is remarkably successful in sickness CAUSE;
py kidney and bladder troubles, # Is mild
and gentle in its action and its bealina 1H in,
nuence is soon noticed in most css q.
nnere Is no. other remedy like Swami.
ROOT. 1t will surely and effectivelv over.
come kidney, liver and bladder tronbIes-
and you can depend upon it. Go to snv
drug store and get bottle so as to start
treatment today You will soon see =
marked improvement.
However, if you wish first 70 +est III,
great preparation send ten cents 10 Dr.
Kilmer & Co, Binghamton, N. Y. for !
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Adv.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-12-17
CHAPTER XIII.
Before Lieutenant Raymond.


The headlong rush stopped in star
tied amazement at sight of us, and l
stood there staring at them, unable to
speak, my revolver lowered In that
instant of pause. an officer thrust the
men aside and faced me. sword in
hand
What does this mean, sir? Who
are your" he questioned. sweeping his
glance over my uniform. and then be-
yond me at the two others.
81 would ask the same question" |
returned. not yet assured as to whom
confronted. and suspecting some trick.
1--WE believed ourselves attacked by
guerrillas. Are you soldiers?"
well, rather" with short grim
laugh. These are Pennsylvania cav
alrymen. My name is Raymond, and
/ demand to know, first of all, where
you got possession of that Third U. S.
cavalry uniform"
Perhaps in his excitement he had
not really recognized her before; but
these words were scarcely out of his
mouth when. the lady stood beside me,
facing him. caught one swift fash
of her eyes as though warning me to
silence. Whatever fear she had for
merly felt seemed to have left her In
! this crisis. for she stood erect, her
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-12-17
CHAPTER xl-continued.

she left US quietly, crouching close
against the wall, until she could safe
~ peer out from behind the fold of a
chlntz curtain. The glow from without
redeemed the entire room. Nichols be-
gan to groan, and mutter, but whether
the words We're those of prayer, or not,
was uncertain. That the fellows
Drain tottered on the brink of total
collapse was evident, and | was too
fearful he might create alarm to de-
sert my guard Eager to learn what
had occurred l called across to the
girl
is it the stable, Miss Noreen?"
YES" with a quick glance back
ward. THE whole west end is ablaze.
think there are horses picketed be-
yond in the orchard, but am not sure
yes, there are men there with them
The fire, as it blazes up. gives me a
better view"
Can you tell how many?"
mo, but l didn't suppose Anse Cow
an had so many with him, did your"
Why, really | cannot tell, for
have no conception either way. There
must have been a dozen altogether in
the house, and doubtless others were
on guard without. Hasn't it ceased
storming?"
Yes; wonder what time it is; why
actually believe the sky is becoming
lighter in the east already"
She stared out intently, and ther
sank to her knees.
Come over here quick! They arr
getting ready for something"
| swept my eyes over Nichols, WHIT
lay motionless, his arms folded across
his face. To my mind the fellow wal
acting part, and was not half as bad
| ly injured as he pretended to be. How
ever he could do us no great harm a
present, and l stole silently across tn,
room, and knelt beside her. She hell
the curtain aside, leaving just spac,
enough for my eyes. For an instan
the glow of the burning building blind
ed me, and intensified the surround
ing darkness. l Swallowed my eye
with my hand.
Where are the men you saw? T.
the left?"
"Yes-back under the trees, clos
to the first negro cabin; see! jus
where | point"
Once located | could perceive tn
shadowy outline, which grew more dis
tinct as | gazed. There were ms
there beyond doubt; it seemed to m
twenty or thirty, although it was in
possible to judge the number. Blu
the shadow seemed to be disintegra
ing. Even as my eyes focused it,
section moved to the right. and the
another swung into the open, circlin
along the orchard fence.
There is a slew of them" mu
tered unthinkingly. "Anse meant {
have company at his wedding
"Oh. hushl" her hand caught m
sleeve. "They-they are coming bac
to the house now"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-12-17
THE VERY TIME
When Powerful Food Is MOST Neeoeo'

rhe need of delicate yet nutritloSs
food is never felt so keenly as wnen . :
convalescent gets set PACK on ~
$3.50 81 weak stomach. Then IS "neh
C.ana.Suts shows it's power for II Is q
Grape'. so;sntific and easily digested
food. -r,.;+es a Kansas
on,an INV little six-year-oio nlevo
wa the inyigorating and buoyane an
lei. ~ where all her life she haa
" n~ad fairly good health, to i've ~
Ohio She naturally had a cnsns -
S,at and of course change q w.. s;d
ules somehow she contracted typnoiu
fever. har case seemed
honeless doctors gave her up, 'nu nas
Los nothing but skin ana Uo aoTs
wac s,an,t CAT anything and Tor wee m
co sunt know even her father OF moIn'
ulu liz LIZ PARENTS, in trying to get some,
.sine delicate and nourishing Una. Ms ms
oonld eat, finally hit upon uia .,,st the
sood and it turned out to De Just 'A'
thing. -o,;sh Il was soon
conscious of her surrounuins 1idIv that
ssn to gain strength SO rapa oI NAV.
go short time she was as "en' a p,ns
N IN, q md robust as if she hao ne'o'
been Ill. - crane-Nuts was
we ,odominating factor in saVins
. .hs sweet little girls life. =. Rattle
the Name sme' given BY Postum Co.. Sa''i'
Creek. Mich. -. letter, A new
.r sv sppears fren tin. .s &c ssli I q Aassss
one one genuine, true. ana
interest
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-12-17
CHAPTER XII.
A Marriage by Duress.

Daylight was coming; the gang
meant to search the house again. per-
haps fire it as they had the stable,
and then ride away before the Federal
garrison at Lewisburg could receive
the alarm. | turned away from the
window to perceive Nichols sitting up
on the edge of the bed.
whats afire?" he asked.
THE stable" ! answered, crossing
the room. Get down in the corner
where you cannot be seen from the
windows. Oh. yes you can; you are
not so badly hurt Miss Noreen. is
there any other place better than this
in which to hide?"
She shook her head.
We'll, then we must fight it out
here if they come; you have your re-
Yolver-ah! the squad is already be-
low; listen!"
We stood side by side, scarcely
breathing, close to the bolted door.
The flames of the burning stable we're
dying down, yet there was sufficient
light to render every object in the
room plainly visible. Intent as | was
on every slight sound below and with.
1at. ! kept my eyes on Nichols, seated
tejectedly in one ecGaer. Feet tramped
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-12-17

yesl My God. girl. there they are now
trying the door! Answer-will your"
"Yes-yes, Tom Wyatt"
With one leap past her had Mich
OILS by the collar, the muzzle of my re-
volyer at his head. A heavy foot
crashed against the locked door. and
voice without gave utterance to an
oath.
Marry me to this girl" command
ed sternly. Come now, not a word;
don't wait to ask question. Noreen.
take my hand"
open up in there or we'll break
down the door," came hoarsely from
the hallway.
My eyes never left Nichols face.
What he read of threat | know not,
but his lips began to stumble through
the form, though | could scarcely dis
tinguish a word His face was gray
with terror, and dared not look aside
at the silent girl-only l vaguely
realized that the hand held in mine
trembled, and once, when she had to
speak, the two words uttered were al
most a sob.
Never surely was there q stranger
marriage in all the world. The dying
embers of the stable fire shot red
CLEANS of flame over us through the
unshaded windows. giving Nichols a
CHASTITY look, and glowing on the steel
barrel of the revolver held poised al
his head. His voice faltered and broke
and clotted blood rendered hideous one
side of his face, while his hands SHOOK
as If with palsy All the sneakine
coward in him was manifest Outside
a dozen voices roared, one rising gruf
above the others shouting orders Once
single shot crashed through the up
per panel of the door and broke the
glass of window opposite The girl
startled, reeled against me, and thu
preacher stopped, gasping for breath
mo firing. you fool" roared dec
voice angrily. I'VE don't want any dea'
ones-beat down the door!"
60 on!" l ordered grimly, an
thrust the black muzzle hard agains
his cheek The preacher choked, blu
the usual words of the ritual-sounc
ing almost like mockery-dropped me
, chemically from his tongue
, And now pronounce you man an
J wife, and whom God hath Joined tt
/ gether. let not man put asundel
J Amen"
. She gave vent to little sobbin
) cry, half stifed in her throat. an
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-12-17
Surface peIicacy.

"Mawnin', colonel" saluted the Sem
sgambian garcon. Whats de state
ob yuh longin' dis mawnin'?"
Have you any preserved pineap-
ple?''
mo, sub. not dis mawnin'. De
las we had wuz frayed and in sech a
state of decomposin dat de sheet sed
we'd serve it in de future in de raw.
When man gnaw pineapple hull
little while he don't notice what's de-
matter wild de inside"
Liver and bacon
Eyes, sub, mighty fine substitute. -
Richmond Times-Dispatch.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-12-17
Quick Work.

Bill-''1 see an electrician claims
to have invented apparatus by which
he can measure the ten-miIlionth part
of a second of time"
Jill-"Well, even such an apparatus
couldn't measure the length of tiGe
a girl takes to make up her mind to
say yes when a man proposes mar,
riage to her"
why couldn't it?"
Because she's already made up her
mind to say yes. you know"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-12-17

cheeks f1ushed her eyes frankly meet
ing those Of the surprised officer.
you will, however. recognize me.
lieutenant" she said pleasantly, and
extended Ter hand, land II you will
listen | think can clear up the mys-
terry"
"Miss-Miss Harwood," he muir
INJURED slightly embarrassed, but still
belligerent, his glance wandering
from her face to nine. Certainly
we hoped to find you here. 1t was to
rescue you we came-at least 1t was
that hope which led me to request the
sending of troops and to accompany
them This outrage has been commit
ted, | believe, by Cowan's gang, and
this man here"
is my friend" she interrupted
quietly Lieutenant Raymond. II
you will kindly order your men to re-
tire will gladly explain his presence
in the house"
You wish to speak to me Mone?
mot necessarily; but | certainly
prefer greater privacy than this. You
are in commando"
No; Captain Whitlock is below
He turned toward the crowd blocking
the doorway and | grasped the oppor'
tunity to breathe a hasty word or
warning into the ear of Nichols The
girl never glanced again at either OF
US.
Take the men back into the hail.
sergeant" the lieutenant ordered
land look through whatever rooms
have not been visited. Request Cap
tain Whltlpck to Join me here.
We waited motionless, the lieuten
ants hand on the butt of his revolver
as though he half suspicioned treach
cry. Twice he endeavored to oper
conversation with the lady, but hel
response was not encouraging, and ne
evidently did not feel safe except WIFI
his eyes on me. Raymond fronted me
tall, well-proportioned fellow. witt
incipient mustache. black and curlet
at the points; a rather long face, ant
+. eyes sternly serious. There was abou
) him an appearance of force-a bit o
bully should say-and his uniform
was new, and carefully fitted.
man stood in the doorway. bow
ing. his mild blue eyes surveying u
nervously He sported light bearc
closely trimmed, the top OF his hea
scarcely reaching to the lieutenant
shoulder Miss Noreen greeted hiI
: with a welcoming smile, and h
stepped CALAMITY forward, bending lo'
as he accepted her hand.
| so pleased, so delighted, Miss Ha
! wood, to find you safe and well. W
! were, indeed, greatly worried at tn
! thought of your being here alone,
| he exclaimed. a slight lisp in hi
| voice. you have not suffered,
/ trust?"
\ mot seriously, Captain Whitlock
Il the guerrillas we're outwitted-"
i "Ah! do not attempt to explain.
beg. We understand what you hay
passed through, as we have capture
i two of the villains. You sent for m
] Lieutenant Raymond"
N YES, sir, did" the young officer
7 expression exhibiting clearly the co
| tempt he felt for his superior. Il pr
ferred that you decide what shall
| done with this fellow" pointing
finger at me. Miss HARDWOOD vouch,
for him, but l fail to understand no
he comes to be in the uniform of n
regiment"
ITO BE CONTINUEDl
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-12-17
Professional Pride.

you'll either have to buy new
.,un cold the chauffeur, "or raise my
salary five dollars week"
81 don't quite get you" answered ms
omn,over SIS it any harder work 10
drive this car than it would be 10
drive new one? 10
mo. but it's very humiliating to me n,
- 10 saen driving last years model
and You'll have to pay me for the M
Jury to my feelings.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-12-17
ECZEMAS AND RASHES
Itching and Burning soothed by Cuti-
cura. Trial Free.

The Soap to cleanse and purify, the
Ointment to soothe and heal. Relief,
rest and sleep follow the use of these
supercreamy emollients and Indicate
speedy and complete healment in most
cases of young and old, even when the
usual remedies have utterly failed.
Sample each free by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. KY
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-12-17
G[lepED MIST.
n LAlf OF CIVIL STRIFE 7.
x RANDALL PARRISH y
= cooNa1c77 n
AcNcZuRC eco
SYNOPSIS.

. confederate Sergeant Wyatt is sent
Gro SPY TO his native county on the
NO, zen Brlar. He meets a mountaineer
S atiiea Jem Taylor At house beyond Hot
IL s Inss they meet Major Harwood Wyatt
s,d se a 10 bed. He becomes suspicious,
49, M mas that Taylor has murdered Har-
oV 1n, ana escaped. Wyatt changes to u.
S = Iqiillorm, and to detachment of Fed
taaa cavalry Identifies himself as Lieu
S 1,ant Raymond. Third U. s. cavalry.
d atppsln FOX finds Harwood's body The
to al lltnent IS ambushed. Wyatt escapes
II me Green Briar country and goes to
tia Woo home, where he finds Noreen
taaawood. He introduces himself as Lieu
~ ~ raymond Parson Nichols comes
t ~ me mouse and tells Noreen Of her ia
o oef death. Wyatt forces Parson Mich
9tI 10 confess that he has been sent in
nuvance of Anse Cowan, who proposes tc
~ Ky Noreen at once, and so quiet title
40 tne land in dispute between the Cow
a,1s anu Noreen's dead father Anse Cow
an ana his gang arrive and find this
Weacner bound in a closet Wyatt and
ottt cen nave concealed themselves in the
hboIic, The Cowan gang ransacks the
Muse, put fails to find the hidden couple
t myatt tells Noreen who he is They re
urn 70 the second floor and await ths
er to silence
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-12-17
Cav Old bird.

The turkey is an unusual Bird re-
marked the star boarder to start the
dinner time conversation. Il wonder
how far back in history it goes"
IF you mean this particular speci-
men," said the man who is always
kicking, Il should say that it goes back
quite some probably to Colonial
days"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-12-17
Goinu Some.

"How did King Solomon get sucn a
reputation for wisdom?
"Well, he seems to have been aple
IN make his thousand wives believe
that his affection for the Queen Oh
sheba was purely platonic. 1t taxes a
wise guy to pull stunt like that
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-12-17
Anticipating.

Have you heard that BigloW s
daughter is going to marry a million
aire?"
Eyes. Heard it yesterday Biglow
tried to borrow ten dollars from me
on the strength of It,"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-12-17
Literal Obedience.

Inouirer-I want you to tell me
roughly what my balance is.
Bookkeeper-C onfound you, It's
$3.50.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-12-17

Foresight is including the alimony
when counting the cost of getting
married.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-12-17
The End.

"They say the consumption of dog
meat is spreading in Germany.
"Ah, this is the wienerwurst!"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-12-17
Not Grav Hairs bnt Tired Evas

make us look older than we are. Keep
your Eyes young and you will look young.
After the Movies Murine Your Eyes. Don't
tell your age. Murine Eye Remedy Co.,
Chicago, Sends Eye Book on request.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-12-17

Dr.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are the
original little liver pills put up 40 years
ago. They regulate liver and bowEels-Adv.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-12-17

A henpecked husband reminds rs
Of a has-been rooster.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-12-17
Feminine Slams.

"How did you know that girl was
scientific in her tastes?'
'Knew it by her wireless collar"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-12-17
When all others fail to please
Try Denison's Coffee.

But a mans friends seldom work
overtime on the friendship job.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-12-17
Mo Smoke Without Fire.

There can no great smoke arise. brit
there must be some fire -!ohn LILY
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-12-17
lnportant 10 Mothera
Her vindication.

He (annoyed) eight o'clock
and you said you would be here at
six.
She-Did l say six?- l thought 4
said seven.-Boston Transcript.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-12-17
A Place For Il.

at pays to be polite"
"Tell that to traffic cop some day.
Detroit Free Press.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-12-17
Weeks Break. Up-A-CoId Tablets

A guaranteed remedy for Colds and
La Grippe. Price 25c of your druggist.
It's good. Take nothing else.-Adv.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-12-17
When all others fail to please,
Try Denison's Coffee

Even a dignified man is apt to I'M
bend when he is broke.
Der Nordstern. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1874-1931, 1915-09-16

lid) unter oielen cine glan5en6(
|Sdaar gebiloeter u11o gelebrter Wean.
11er.
Matiirlid, me1111 mir uniern Sob:
men feline b0bere 8iloung geben toni
men mir feline 8elierung 0ieier Ser
baltnilie ertparten. Die 3eiten ltnc
poriiber mo- man obne Sdulung 111o
glinol1ng iib cine fiibrenbe Stellung
er}perben fonnte. @el1t5utage &piro
Sic 0ffentlide Meinu1g gebil0et bon
Sen 2euten, sic cine bobere 8ilonng
genollen boben, melde Olr6 Mfooe-
nrie u16 &olleg gegangen. gfnr &C.
biloete beberriden Dffentli6e Ser
iamn1lungen, regieren bie Erelie n11o
beeinflui1en Sic geietgebenoen &0r=
peridoften. Die gebiloeten mieoer=
1rm erbolten Sic bel t~be5ablten Stelen
un0 reiBen oar11m Sic fiibrenoe Sol
1e i'm, geieuidaftliden 9eben on iit.
Gin @tatiitifer bat bemieien, 6aB ein
Monn NIT b0berer 8iloung 250mol
mebr Chances bat alS iein na6lter
Nodbor pbne bobere Sdulung.'
Sic Nfarridulen ienoen uni ere
&in6er ms 2eben binans, mobl ber<
lorgt init Dem grltn0legenoen Mii=
len, Inn quite @atbolifen nno berlaB-
lide 8iirger aus ibnen 5n MAIDEN.
@enn nun sic @r5iebung bier gu Gn=
Sc gebt, 10 m0gen iie freili@ getpii-
lenbofte 8rieftrdger 1tn6 5%uberlaliige
Yolt5tlten peroen; 5n iol6 nieoern
gteuen mer6en iie genigen nn6 6ie
Nfarrei miro 1i9 ibrer ni6t 81 i4a=
men b5rauden. S0beres itebt ibren
beri9loiien.
@eiterblidenbe Mdnner bon an
6ern Notionalitdten baben oft ibrem
gr]tQunen MuSbr1G berlieben, ma=
rum 6ie &ir16er eines 10 Intelligent
ten Gtammes, tpte 6ie 9euti6en, 10
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bon Generation 5u Generation in Ser