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The Huttig news., 1915-11-06

"No!" could not keep the joyous note out of my voice. You mean"
 Merely that l came here seeking your release. or rather to urge that you be given trial at Charleston. 1t is scarcely likely under all conditions that l will prevent your escape, CT at- tempt to do so, You saved me from a fate worse than death, and were cap tured while endeavoring to serve me. Surely you did not suppose l had forgotten? You received my mes sage?"
 Yes and was most thankful for it. l confess 1 had doubted before"
 l read your thoughts In your face; that was one reason why I wished to reassure you. I could not be ungrate- full She glanced across the room, and began again as though anxious to get upon another topic. Fl request ed Lieutenant Raymond to intereede in your behalf, and he pledged me his word to do so. Less than an hour ago l learned he was exertlng his in. fuence with Colonel Pickney against 1 here in person and learn the truth Have you any explanation, Lieutenant Raymond?"
 The fellow is self-confessed spy" he asserted hoarsely "There was nothing l could say to save him"
 Lieutenant, l made no request that you would interpese to save this man from his just fate under military law. My father was a soldier, and I know a soldiers duty. All I asked was that he be sent to Charleston, to the head quarters of this department, where he could have an impartial trial If you had so advised Colonel Pickney. that would have been done He would have gladly shifted the responsibility else where. Now the full burden of deci- sion falls on me. l must choose be- tween two duties-my loyalty to the Union CT to my husband
 Raymond certainly was no more startled than I at this avowal, per haps less so, for although the words choked in his threat, he managed tc give them utterance.
 Your husbandl Good God! Do you mean to say you are married to this feilow?"
 T not only mean it, she said calm ly, but I have the proof with me. I tell you the fact merely to justify my action, fer I intend to save him if I can. I wish Colonel Pickney to know why I do this-what conditions justify me in so rebellous course. This man does not deserve death: he was captured while defending me from in- suit, and he is my husband. I should be unworthy the name of woman if I did not aid his escape
 She turned to me, her eyes eager.
 Tom, you must do just as I say"
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tleman seemed eager to prove a hero. As you perceive, they are like lambs" !"
 They hardly looked it, for if ever murder glared uneoncealed in the eyes of men, it did then; but they were helpless te move CT express them selYes-at least the eelaael was, al- though he struggled tiercely. The younger officer made no attempt, his thin lips drawn back in a cruel snarl I was certain there was swift gleam of amusement ln the girls eyes, but it passed quickly as her glance again met mine.
 But you! Tell me; I must under stand in order to know what t, do How did you come here?"
 From the big chimney. l had nc suspicion this room was occupied. un til l came face to facs. with these men. But they were mcre surprised even than l. I got the guns first. and that ended it: but I cannot hola you up that way"
 There is nc necessity"
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pearl handle of revolver With one step forward 1 had the weapon in my possession, and sprang between both men and the door,
 Not a single move, gentlemeni" commanded crisply, yet not venturing to speak aloud, for fear of guard outside. Lieutenant, place your gun on the deski"
 He had it half drawn, but my weap- on was aimed straight at his head.
 What the he'll" he sputtered
 Never mind! Do as l say first, and then ask ques. .ions-take it by the barrel; new slide it across to me-
 My eyes glanced aside at the face of the other. who was looking up, scarcely eomprehending even yet what had occurred, and recognized Colonel Piekney. So l had blindly strayed into headquarters! Raymond gasped like fish out of water, and the fiorid features of the colonel expressed a chagrin too deep for words. 1 thought he would explode. he sputtered so be- fore he could give vocal utterance to his discovery.
 By G., it's that d-n spy!"
 What" and the lieutenant took a step forward, only to shrink back as my revolver came to a level
 Any noise either of you make will be the last sound you'll utter in this world. Lieutenant Raymond, I will trouble you to step around back of the desk-no, the other way; 1 advise you not to be tricky Colonel Pickney, sit up in your chair, and put your hands behind you in through the openings in the chair back. Oh, yes you will! Don't be fool, man! What is this hair trigger?"
 l never saw anyone more thoroughly angry; he would have killed me with the utmost pleasure. and, indeed for an instant, I expected him to actually make the attempt But my eyes glared into his, and the man was not insane. Slowly, reluctantly, as though actually forced into the action, his arms wege thrust backward into pos ture of helplessness His lips sput. tered, but he could not even swear
 Now, Raymond, take that belt and bind him." I commanded sternly. Co to it, and be quick Remember I have gun in each hand. That's it-now catch the buckle"
 Pickney ehoked with rage to which he dare not give vent, and the hands of the lieutenant shook as though from chill. His face was so white l began to think the fellow had streak of cowardiee in him, but his very fear might give him recklessness. l showed the muzzle of revolver against his coat.
 Now this other around his legs; strap him tight to the chair. Very good, indeed: you are learning your trade"
 tested the taut leather with one hand
 That will hold you. colonel, all but your mouth, and I hope you have enough sense left to guard that your self, Raymond" and my glance swept the walls Of the room hastily. T re- gret troubling you so much; it is like adding insult to injury-but would you reach me those overalls hanging on the hook behind you? Thank you,
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CHAPTER XIX,
The Lady Chooses.

| UC GooJ SBoOSC&.
 She camo across toward mo, hel back to the others, and spoke swiftly 1 yet in low voice which did not carry to their ears.
 There is only enc way possible for you to pass out of this building and through the camp safely. There are guards everywhere. and the orders are very strict; but think we can go together. I know the countersign- Captain Fox is officer of the day, and trusted me with it. Tiff you only had uniform! Where is the one you wore?"
 My trip through the chimney left that in rags" 1 answered, impressed by her earnestncss, and getting my wits together.
 She glanced about the walls of the room, frGWn between her eyes.
 Then we must forage from the en- emy," with a little, nervous laugh 'Ycu would never pass the sentry in the corridor wearing that suit. You will have to take the lieutcnant's coat and cap. Be quick about it-and-and you need not be particularly gentle on my account.
 Nor on my own, either-Fox in- formed me of what he told you
 I was nat long about the joh. ncr did Raymond make any resistance to the exchange forced upon him. Ltook no chances. binding him with greater care than before, and fitting gag into his mouth to silence any possible cry for help. Ncreen stood close to the door, apparently listening fer some noise without, yet occasionally direct ing her glance toward US anxiously.
 Are you ready?" she asked in a low whisper.
 Yes; but tell me your plan. I need to know what character l am to en- act-Raymond?"
 Not at first; not in the hall. That would be useless, as there is a light burning. Listen," and she grasped my sleeve in both hands in her eageraess to explain. There is a sentry sta toned outside this door-the colcnels OIuCily, l pIt5ulaiG, DuL tuiiy dTIncu, and two others at the front entrance. These are twenty or thirty feet away. and out of sight from this doer. I am not particularly afraid of passing them"
 Its the fellow stationed herc?"
 "Yes; he will be suspicious of a stranger CT ming out with ms. for he has seen everyone wha came in"
 "There is cnly one course to pur- sue, then. We must trust to force and a quick assault which will give the fellow no time to raise an alarm. You go out alone, leaving the docr slightly ajar and engags : him in con. versatian. Did ke appear to be genial when you met him before?'
 "Yes, rather eager to tslk--a young man"
 "Gced; then you ean gain his atten- tian fer memsnt. Stand s. that his back will be to the door"
 You are nGt gclng to kill hims'.
 "There will he no necessity: once get my grip the affair will be over you understand ?'
 Her lips were firmly set. her eyes grayely earnest. the light fell fuli
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on her face. could not refrain from touching her hand.


 touching her hand.
 You will let me thank you!"
 Please do not speak of that-every moment now means so much. Yes, understand perfectly; shall go now?" nodded. Drawing slightly back be- hind the door, thrust both revolvers into the belt l had retained; this was to be an affair of bare hands-swift, merciless, noiseless.
 She grasped the latch. lifted her eyes to mine for bare instant. then stepped out into the hall. her lips smil- ing, as she paused a moment to glance backward into the room.
 Very we'll. colonel; shall certainly take her your message" she said gayly, "and thank you so much" Her fingers released the latch, leav- ing the door standing ajar.
 "Oh, sentry" she said pleasantly. but with guarded voice. q know it is perfectly ridiculous. but a strand If hair has become entangled in this clasp. Would you kindly see if you can free it?"
 Certainly, miss."
 l heard him set down his musket against the wall, and step forward. "On the other side," she suggested. "lf you turn this way you will get the
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She Stepped Back as Grlpped Him.

benefit of the light; it is caught in those crossed sabers. I think
 She stepped back as gripped him, steadying the musket to keep 1t from being jared to the floor A gasp, and ono convulsive effort to break loose; but with the first jerk backward had him of his feet. helpless, my arm cir cling his throat. holding him in vise l dragged him forward through the door, and flung him to the floor face downward
 Not a cry. son." commanded sternly. ''Ill not shoot unless I have to. Hand me the rope cord in that upper desk drawer. Noreen; yes. that's 1t. Now. Jack, put your hands behind yeu! Rather a surprise party. wasn't it?"
 The fellow stared up at me. and grinned.
 .You sure did put it over me that time." he admitted, touch of genuine admiration in his voice. "Who are yos, may I ask?"
 "The spy you fellows planned to hang in the morning." answered, amused by his unexpected good hu- nor. Sorry, Jack, but I'll have to gag you"
 The pleasure is mine; don't men, ton it." and he winked facetiously. with nod of his head toward tho heavily breathing colonel. I bound . bit of rag over his mouth, mere to give him an excuse for silence than because 1 had any fear he would raisa an alarm. Noreen had silently opened the door, and slipped out into the cor. rider. With swift glance over the three helpless men left behind. The light of the distant lamp revealed her face. but her eyes were serious.
 "Better leave the musket leaning against the wall" I whispered, noting she still grasped the weapon Tt will only arouse suspicion. There arc two guards at the front entrance?"
 "Yes," she answered swiftly, "and you had better give the word. If they step you and ask any questions, give them any name you please-cnly you came with dispatches from General Ramsay two hours ago. and have been with Colonel Pickney ever since. It is loss than an hour since the guard was relieved, for Captain Fox left nc In order tc make the rounds. and these men will not know. You under. stand ?''
 Perfectly. And ths courtersign,-
 ''Kanawha."
 
 hesitated, and her eyes flashed into mine.
 T will go ais.." she said simply. for can guide yeu through ths camp Draw the cap visor lower dewn ever your eyes-we may meet with some one wh5 saw you brought in as a pris. oner. That is better; new we will chat as we go-ahout-ahaut West Point. De yau rem amber. lieutenant. that last cadet dance. Captain Fox tells me-
 We turned the cornar into the wide entrance hall strollipg slowly sae by side, her face turned upward to mine. Apparently my eyes were upon her. and I made some iaane resnonse to her words, yet I saw the sentriss al the door come sttfiiy te. attention. and then cross their musket barrels t., bar cur exit. halted as though in sur prise.
 CONTINUED IN NEXT ISSUE.
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CHAPTER XVIII.
| Make Two Prisonars.

tFdKc WU TT FsOT7OT5.
 I saw him stare, open-mouthed, as though at ghost. There was a star tied look in his face, but no recogni- tion. The same swift glimpse had re- vealed to me a discarded belt on the end of the desk, in which glittered the
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SYNOPSIS.

CHAPTER I-Confederate seree. nt Wyatt of the Staunton artillery is sent as spy to his native county on the Green Briar by General Jackson.
The Huttig news., 1915-11-06

CHAPTER XVI-Csptain Fox again visits Wyatt, and tells him that Noreen that Raymond jealous. Is pushing the case against him.
Mountain advocate., 1915-10-22

Ave. the N. w. corner of lot No.
II, thence with the said avenue
to the beginning.
Being the same two tracts con-
veyed by John A. Black to John
Wilder, and by John Wilder to
James Mills.
Said property will be sold on a
credit of six months, the pur-
chaser to execute bonds with APP
proved security, bearing interest
atsix per cent, from date until
paid, having the force and effect
of judgement and retaining a
lien on said property until the
purchase money is paid.
Witness my hand. this l4th day
of October 1915.
Sol T. Steele, Commissioner
Sale about / p. m. Purchaser
must execute bonds as soon as
sale is over, OF the property will
be Immediately put up and resold.
Mountain advocate., 1915-10-22
COMMISSIONERS SALE

By order of the Knox Circuit
Court, rendered at its April term
1915, in the case of
John Wilder Pltff.
VS.
James Mills and
Ollie Mills Deft.
| will, as Commissioner, on the
LIST day of November 1915 same
being first day of the November
term Of the Knox Circuit Court,
sell at the Court House door in
Barbourville, KY. to the highest
and best bidder, the following
described property, or enough
thereof to satisfy the judgement
in said case, amounting to S685.
with interest at & per cent from
August %, 1919, and costs.
Lands on Allison Ave, in the
city of Barbourville, and being
lots No. II and Il.
Tract No. |, is lot No. IL. and
bounded a. follows: Beginning
at a stake on the southwest cor
ner of lot No. IL on Allison Ave;
thence eastwardly 200 feet to a
fifteen foot alley, S. Il. corner
of lot Ma. II; thence northwardly
with said alley so feet to a stake
at the N. L. sorner of lot No. IL;
thence westwaOdly along the
south line of John Wiider's lot
No. II, about 200 feet to Allison
Ave. and the N. w. corner of
lot No. IL; thence with said ave.
to the beginning.
Tract No. 2, is lot No. II, and
is bounded as follows: Beginning
at stake on the wv. corner of
lot No. IL as shown in plat of
Allison Ave; thence eastwardly
about 200 feet TO a fifteen foot
alley S. Il. corner Of lot No. IL;
thence northwardly with said al
ley 80 feet to stake. N. Z, cor
ner of lot No. ~; thence west
wardly about 200 feet to Allison
Mountain advocate., 1915-10-22
ADVERTISEMENT

Sealed bids will be received by
the Fiscal court until IL o'clock
Nov. 9th 1915, when they will be
opened and read for the construc-
ton of small wooden bridge
across Bull Run Creek, the work
to be done as per plans and speci-
fcations now filed in office Coun-
ty Road Engineer, and work to
be approved by the road Engi-
neer, the successful bidder will
be required to give bond equal
the amount of contract in ques-
ton.
The Fiscal Court reserves the
right to reject any and all bids.
Thomas Hubbard. ,
County Road Engineer, X. c..
l0-l5 3t.
Mountain advocate., 1915-10-22
COMMISSIONERS SALE

By order of the Knox Circuit
Court, rendered at its Sept. term
1915 i'm the case of
G.. b. Parrot Pltff.
Ada Lewis and
James Lewis Deft.
| will, as Commissioner, on the
LIST day of November. 1915, same
being first day of the November
term of the Knox Circuit Court.
sell at the Court House door in
Barbourville, KY, to the highest
and best bidder. the following
described property, or enough
thereof to satisfy the judgement
in said case, amounting to 5000
with interest at 6 per cent from
March Srd 1914. and $4,000 pro-
babe costs.
A tract of land in Knox Coun-
ty KY, bounded as follows:
Beginning at a beech tree close
Mountain advocate., 1915-10-22

to the road standing on the bank
of branch close to the fall in
the branch, which is about a two
foot fall; thence a straigh line
and with the fence of J. p. Par
rott's to a beech standing at the
foot of the hill; thence q south
course with q marked line to the
back Of VIM Gains Survey;
thence with the said Gains Sur
vey to the beginning.
Said property will be sold on
credit of six months, the pur-
chaser to execute bonds with APP
proved security; bearing interest
at six per cent, from date until
paid, having the force and effect
of judgement and retaining a
lien on said property until the
purchace money is paid.
Witness my hand. this 18th day
of October, 1915.
Sol 7. Steele, Commissioner
Sale about ! p. m. Purchaser
must execute bonds as soon as
sale is over, or the property will
be Immediately put up and resold.
Mountain advocate., 1915-10-22
Forest Fires
The Greatest Destructive Agency
to the Forests of the State

time when winds are not blowing
and when the ground Is not SO dry
that nre would spread In every direc-
ton from the area to he cleared. Also
a little care in clearing the space out
side the urea to,be burned over would
90 long way inlpreyenting the spread
of fire. In the fall the hunters do a
large amount of,damage coon aud pos
sum hunting, burning down trees TO
Mountain advocate., 1915-10-22

This tower was built on the divide be-
tween kentucky and Virginia, and con-
sidering its small cost gave very good
satisfaction during the tire season in the
spring CT 1915
obtain these animals, worth a few
cents. and the result is that timber
worth several thousand dollars is de-
stroyed. bee hunters also set fire to
the trees to get the honey, and boys
and other individuals set fire to the
leaves on the ground to burn them of
IN order that they can easily find the
nuts. Fires from these causes do
large amount of damage each year, ami
d little care and thoughtfulIess would
prevent them altogether.
Mountain advocate., 1915-10-22

fires undoubtedly are
Que OF the greatest destructive
agencies To the forests and
Mountain advocate., 1915-10-22

IrNs is o.. standard type ~ forest ire
louncut towers that are being constructed
over 90, eastern lUit,d States. II is pos
sih.e To ,,vsIyaN the country within a
raJ.Us uf t.eau. m.,s nom one uf these
stations
could have been prevented 10y reason
able diligence ON the part Of the in
diyiduul Nh" two chief causes at for.
est fires Ity naruiug ur brush in the
spring ami hunting iH the tail 1t is
easy 10 see CHAT with a little care both
Of these causes could be eliminated
Brush could very easily be burned al
Mountain advocate., 1915-10-22

timated that from 1911 to 1914 the an
nual loss from forest fires was $500
900 each wear and that there We're an
nually 10000 acres burned over. 4
study Of the forest fire situation 10y the
state forester since 1913 has shown
that over 60 per cent Of the known
causes of fires reported 10 his office
were due to careicsSuess and that they
Mountain advocate., 1915-10-22
Z. & N. Time Table
cSmSsyland n p. Compsn,

cSmbsrland n p. Company.
TIME tn BILE
South bound,
TRAINS DAILY
No. 3, 1--we. Artemus 1918 "a IN
No. s, 1--we. Artemus 4:l5 p m.
No. 30, I've. " Sundays $50 IN
No. 81, I've. " sundays 4;2S p m.
North Bound.
No. !, Arr. Artemus 100 p m.
No, 6. Arr. Artemus 6:35 p m.
No. SO, Arr. Sunday $40 IN.
No. rs, Arr. Sunday GAO p m.
w. b. STARkE, Gen. Pass Agt
T, II. HAYDEN, Gen. Mgr.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-04-29

j the commissioner that such ray.nen
In cash has been made by the stock
holders for their respective shares. ant
~ held an the capital of the company
and until then no policy snail be is
sued. Except as otherwise provided
by Jaw, the funds OF every domesti.
company shall be invested In, or loaned
upon, one or more Of the following
kinds OF securities or property, ans
under the restrictions and condition.
herein Specihcd, viz:
4. Bonas or treasury notes OF thu
United states, national or state banl
STOCK, interest bearing bonds or GER.
tillcAtes OF indebtedness at market
value OF this or any other state, or oil
any city. town. or county in this OF
any otner state, or OF the Dominion o!
Canada or any province thereof, hav-
Ing legal authority to Issue the same
at market value, subject In every casa
I 10 the same limitations and restric-
tons, according TO the last assessment
for taxation, winch exist in this state
upon Issue OF securities by such or
like municipalities III the date Of the
Investment.
g. Notes or bonds, approved by the
commissioner, secured by frst mort
gage ON improved real estate IN this
or any other state, worth at least twice
the amount loaned thereon, not in
Guiding buildings unless insured by
policies payable to and held by the
security holder.
.. Stock or bonds at market value,
approved by the commissioner, upon
which stock interest or dividends OF
not less than three per cent have been
regularly paid for three years imme-
diat ely preceding the investment, OF
any pubic service corporation incor-
,sf4t 4E ..a I,x. N
United States, or any state, or the
Dominion of Canada, or any province
tl.-reof.
4. Insurance policies, issued by IT.
self, To an amount not exceeding the
net or reserve value thereof.
6. Promissory notes maturing with
In six months, secured by the pledge
of registered terminal warehouse re-
ceipta issued against grain deposited IN
terminal warehouses as defined In Sec
ton a4s5 Revised Laws or Minnesota
for 1919. At the time of investing IN
such notes the market value OF the
grain shall exceed the Indebtedness
secured thereby, and the note or pledge
agreement shall provide that the hold
or may call for additional Hike security
or sell the grain without notice upon
depreciation OF the security. The In
suranee company may accept, In lieu
or the deposit with III or the warehouse
receipts, a trustee certificate issued by
any national or state hank at ter
minal point. certifying that the ware
house receipts have been deposited
with 1t and are held as security for
the notes, The amount invested In the
securities mentioned In this subdivi-
sion shall not at any time exceed
twenty-five per cent OF the capital
stock OF the company.
9. Loans on pledge of any such Sc
curities, but not exceeding eighty per
cent Of the market value Of stocks and
ninety-fiv per cent OF the market val
40 of bonds specified In subds. and b,
and In all loans reserying the right
at any time TO declare tho indebted
ness due and payable when In excess
OF such proportion or upon deprecia-
ton OF security.
tf63b)"
Approved April g. 1915.