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The Holly chieftain., 1916-02-11

macy between your father and mine.
More, am grateful to you for the
service you have been to me this
night; nor do hold 1t against you that
you risk your life in the cause for
which you fight. But am Union. Tom
Wyatt. and | cannot help you in your
work. nor protect you. When day
light comes am going to say good by
and forget that have even seen
you"
But" l protested. why could we
not part. If we must. at Lewisburg.
after know you are safe?"
There are Federal troops at Lewis
burg. They know me, and their com.
mander Is aware of my acquaintance
with the officer whose name you have
assumed"
yet, In measure, at least you
trust me? want you to consider me
a personal friend"
why do" her eyes opening widely
1T is for your own protection refuse
your escort to Lewisburg. l am a
traitor to my flag not to take you
there, and surrender you prisoner.
If-if did not care would. Hark!
That was shot!"
"Yes. and another; they sound to
the west of the house."
"In the orchard, beyond the stable
Can there really be someone hiding
there?"
They are certainly firing at some
thing-there speaks another rife
farther south. Those fellows will be
back presently, and we must be out of
their way. What room is that beyond
| the chimney?"
ut was used by the housekeeper.
| Do you know where Parson Nichols
was left?"
IN the room at the head of the
stairs; why yes, your room. Could they
have killed the MANI"
| l pushed open the door, which stood
slightly ajar, and looked in Nichols
had partially lifted himself by cling
ing to the bed, and his eyes met mine.
The marks of the savage blow with
which Cowan had floored him, were
plainly evident. and the man appeared
weak and dazed. Yet he instantly rec.
ognized me, and crouched back in ter
ror. l stepped into the room, and
gripped his collar.
Stand on your feet, man! Oh. yes,
you can; you're little groggy yet. no
doubt, but with strength enough for
that. Come; I'll hold you. Now, out
inep the hall. Miss Harwood, may
trouble you to open that door-yes,
the housekeeper's room; we'll hide
ourselves in there. BY Jove, that
sounds like regular volley!"
pushed the man forward, and flung
him down on the bed, still retaining
my grip on his collar.
mot move, or sound, Nichols!
Attempt to betray US, and your life
is not worth the snap of finger. Miss
Harwood close the door, and lock it,"
The same instant vivid flash of red
lit up the whole interior. the light glar-
ing in through the unshaded windows,
and rejecting from the walls. Nichols
started up with little cry Of terror,
but forced him back.
1T Is not the house." said sternly,
They must have fred the stable,
Keep down out OF sight. Miss Noreen.
craep across to that nearest window
and take glance out-be careful that
no one sees you. I'll keep guard over
cur preacher friend"
! ITO Rn cnNrINIrRn.
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All tho Difference.

A motorist. who was touring In Ire
land. one day met native who was
driving donkey and cart.
Thinking he would like to have .
little fun at the mans expense, he be.
gan:
What is the difference. Pat. be-
tween your turnout and miner"
"Oh. not great dale.' promptly re-
piled Pat. "Shure, the donkey's In
the shafts in the wan and on the safe
In the other"
The Holly chieftain., 1916-02-11
CHAPTER xI.

"Anse-kelly. are either OF you
there?"
There was the sound of chairs being
pushed hastily back from table. and
rapid steps on the floor.
"Yes; what's wrong? Have you
found something?"
Sure; Bill an l saw them; they
were tryin' ter git the boss: but
afore either of us could fire. they
sorter slipped long back O. ther fence
an got away. It's darker'n hell out
thar. an Bill sed fer me ter cum in
yere an tell yer that If you 'en Kelly
wud cut across the road, an sorter
head the cusses off we'd bag the two
easy"
"Whar's the rest of ther boys?"
"Ridin' the Lewisburg pike accordin'
ter orders. reckon. Leastwise we
amt seen 'em since yer toll US ter
watch ther stable. Bill an l can't
round them up alone
"All right. Dave. Where are they
now?"
In ther orchard, creepin' long
the fence. Bins followin 'em up. an
all you got ter do Is run long the road
an git ter the corner ahead o. 'em
They can't go no other way"
l caught a glimpse of the two as
they crossed the lower hall hurriedly
The lamp fickered in the draft OF the
opened door, and one fellow swore
roughly. as he stumbled over some OBJ
stacle. Then the door closed. and the
flame steadied. In the silence we could
hear again the beating of rain on the
roof over head.
who do you sup,ese they could
have seen?" she asked.
Shadows likely enough. Let them
hunt. We know now the house is de-.
serted, and can find more comfortable
quarters-perhaps even slip away be.
fore anyone returns. You will go
with me?"
"Of course; am not afraid Of Tom
Wyatt"
We passed the ladder down slowly,
and carefully, until the lower end rest.
ed securely on the floor below. II
Nichols had recovered from the effect
of the severe blow, he had made no
sound, and had almost forgotten his
presence. drew back. and permitted
the lady to descend first. holding the
upper supports firmly until her feet
touched the floor. 1t was a struggle
for me to force my larger bulk through
the narrow opening, but succeeded
| OF In x1,n
brighter light l could perceive more
clearly the expression of the girls
face, realized the friendliness Of her
eyes. My frank confession had won
me her confidence; no matter where
her sympathy might be in this war
struggle my allegiance to the cause OF
the South was no serious barrier be.
tween US; even the fact that l was
masquerading there in stolen uni.
form and under an assumed name, had
not greatly changed her trust in an old
playmate. My heart beat faster to this
knowledge, yet, in some way. although
l rejoiced, the recognition brought
with 1t strange embarrassment.
ut soundssas though the storm was
harder than ever" she said. Where
shall we go?"
MY choice would be to hide in one
Of these rooms, f0 the present, at
least. We could scarcely hope to get
the horse out of the stable unseen,
and. even II we did. we would be like.
ly to ride into some of the gang"
But they will return to the house. "
Before they leave-yes; but it is
hardly probable they will search "
here again. Anse will be in ill-humor
enough when he decides we have real
ly escaped, but will never imagine that
our hiding place is in the house. They
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CHAPTER x-contInued.


was obliged to loosen It by the in
sertion of my knife blade. yet the
clamp yielded with but little noise.
and peered eagerly down the open
Ing. There was lamp burning in the
lower hall, the reflection sufficiently
bright to reveal the general situation.
No men were visible, nor did | hear
any voices in conversation. One thing
was certain-the upper hall was com
pletely deserted, for could see along
its entire length. lifted my head, ana
glanced back to where the girl re-
mained silent. and motionless. My
eyes. long accustomed to the darkness.
could distinguish her outlines, even
the dim contour of her face She sat
upright on the rough flooring. appar-
emily regarding me intently.
DO you find the way left clear?"
$50 far as the upper hall is con-
cerned-yes. There is a light burn.
ing below. although can perceive no
movement. They may be in the dining
room. but do not believe they will
search up here again"
"No? The slight rising infection
stung me. What did her action mean?
Why should she SO suddenly assume
that tone with me? The sooner knew
the better.
II beg your pardon. Miss Harwood,"
said quietly. but fail to understand
why you should speak to me in this
manner. You have shown confidence.
trust, in my former efforts to serve
you. and am just as eager now to be
of service
you mean you wish me to have
complete confidence In you?"
Certainly. l can do nothing other.
WISE"
There was an instant of silence. in
which her breathing was plainly audi
bic. Beneath the shadow of an uplift
ed hand felt that her eyes were upon
my face
Very well, then," she said finally,
her voice more expressive of interest,
1T Is surely no more than natural that
should desire to know whom have
the honor of talking with"
But do you not know?"
NO" firmly and decisively. "You
heard what those men said-yet you
go on pretending to me. You are the
officer they referred to. are you not?"
"Yes; escaped when Fox's com.
mAnd was attacked"
You were an officer in Captain
Fox's troop?"'
NO; l Joined hiln by accident at
Hot Springs"
"Under what name!'
The utter uselessaess of attempting
20 lie was apparent. Her questions
were too direct. too straightforward
for any further evasion. The slightest
quibbling now would cost me her
friendship forever. II hesitated, it
was scarcely noticeable.
Under the name." replied quietly.
"of Charles H. Raymond, lieutenant
Third u. 8. cavalry. on recruiting
service"
"Oh!" the exclamation burst forth in
surprise at my frank avowal. "Then
you did not make that up merely to de.
ceive me? You had been passing un.
der that name with others. You had
taken 1t for distinct purposes
military purpose?"
Il took it," said slowly. and delib.
erately. my eyes looking steadily at
her. because knew such a Federal
officer had been detailed to service in
this neighborhood. II have taken nv
life In my hands to serve the cause OF
the South. 1t was In obedience to the
orders Of my superiors."
Whose orders?"
General Jackson directly; although
Robert E. Lee was present, and gave
final Instructions"
Her hands concealed her face, and I
could Judge nothing as to its expires.
saon; whether. or not. my WORDS had
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A Stranger.

n stranger.
Tomorrow will be the first Sunday
Of the year, and propose to COM
mence the new year by going to
church," announced Mr.. Gibbs. rever.
emily.
You'd better take me with you"
calmly reyoined Mrs. Gibbs.
"What for?"
"You many need somebody to iden.
tify you."-Judge.
The Holly chieftain., 1916-02-11

Red Cross Bag Blue makes the laundress
happy, makes clothes whittier than snow.
All good grocers. Adv.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-29

plague bacilli In it's blood. The blood
is taken by the flea which, leaving the
sick rat, seeks refuge and sustenance
on the body of human being to
whom it transfers the infection.
Since the plague is disease of rod.
ents and since it is carried from sick
rodents to we'll men by rodent fleas,
safety from the disease lies in the ex.
clusion of rodents, not only exclusion
from the habitation Of men but also
from the ports and cities of the world.
Those who dwell in rat-proof sur.
roundings take no plague. Not only
should man dwell in rat-proof sur.
roundings. but he should also live in
rat-free surroundings. The day is past
when the rodent served useful pur.
pose as the unpaid city scavenger.
Rats will not come where there is no
food for them. Municipal cleanliness
may be regarded as partial insur.
ance against plague. The prayer that
no plague come nigh our dwelling is
best answered, however,, by rat-proof
Ing the habitations Of man. Modern
sanitary science has evolved a simple
and efficient weapon against the pesti-
lence which walketh in darkness and
striketh at MONDAY. and the United
States public health service has put
this knowledge into practical opera
ton and thus speedily eradicated
plague wherever 1t has appeared in
the United States.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-29
= parade Given Today by Show
which Has Pitched Tents at
Twentieth and
Main.
"a PERFORMANCE
j were Out This Afternoon and
Big Crowd viii Attend
tho Evening
Show.
c

Esrcus day-but what e difference,
Il Il not an ordinary white top
,.nization that rolled into Keokuk
a morning. but the famous John
S.Sinson circus, which perhaps has
~ friends in each of the important
~ OF the United States than has
4 other circus of onsequence.
ksrhe John Robinson Ten Big Shows
here is the glad cry, and fond
E4nipation of the most imaginative
sild was realized this forenoon when
y. music of the red coated and white
Simeted bandsmen. the hoarse STIR
y chant of calliope, the gold and
Ter, silver and simmer, the blast
IIspangles and the long lines of
Epomed ponies and horses, an
unced the approach of the John
.binson circus parade. spectacle
which it is rightfully claimed
y no more beautiful or novel pro-
sional pageant is to be seen in
world of the circus.
There are many features in the pa
afde. and among them must be men
honed the splendid mounted Hussar
~ brilliantly uniformed and rid
the finest horses 0btainable, the
concert band that rides in the
a gorgeous band wagon. the large
ESleeu wagon drawn by four cleverly
mined camels, the three calliopes,
y many open dens OF wild beasts.
y bright, clean and beautiful uni
inns and finally the length of the
nxeant. full mile, with no old
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-29
ORIGINAL NOTICE.

State of Iowa, Lee County, IS. IN
the District Court Of said County.
w. J. Wyrick. Jesse WyricK, Lula
B. Johnson, Plaintiff, versus Arilda
Smith, Ora Bates, Gertrude O'Blennis,
P. /. Wilsey, G. G. Wilsey, G. II. VII.
sey. A. R. Wilsey, Mamie English and
Addie Rhodes, Defendants.
To the Above Named Defendant:
You are hereby notified that petit
ton is now on file in the clerks Office
Of the District Court aforesaid at keo-
kuk in behalf Of the above named
plaintiff, against you and claiming
judgment confirming the shares OF
plaintiffs and defendants in and to
the following described real estate,
to-wit:
The southwest quarter CA) of Sec
ton Thirty-three (33) Township Six
ty-six (66). Range Six (6); the frac-
tional northwest quarter (A) of Sec
ton Four "a Township Sixty-five (65)
Range six (6); and the fractional
northeast quarter (A) of Section five
90 Township sixty-five (65), Range
six 90, all in Lee County, Iowa, and
containing two hundred and eighty
one (2S1) acres more or less. Also
twenty (20) feet commencing forty
(4O) feet from the northeast corner
of Lot one a., Block twenty-nine (29>.
being twenty coo feet on Third street
and extending fifty feet across said lot
in the City Of Keokuk. Lee County,
Iowa, and praying that partition
thereof be made or II the same can
not be equitably divided that said
premises be sold and the proceeds di-
vided between plaintiffs and de-
PENDANTS according to their respec-
tive shares.
(For further particulars see petit
ton on file.)
And unless you appear thereto and
defend before noon of the second
day of the next regular September
term of said Court, to be begun and
holden at Keokuk on the eighteenth
day of September A. D., 1916, default.
will be entered against you and Judg-
ment rendered thereon as prayed for
in said petition.
F. w. M'MANUS,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-29
HolU to Lose Your Tan,
FreckLes or Wrinkles

A days motoring, ar afternoon on the
tennis ground or golf links, a sunbath on
the beach or exposure sea trip, often
brings on a. deep tan or vivid crimson or.
more perplexing still, a vigorous crop OF
freckles. A very necessary thing then is
mercolized wax, which removes tan, red
ness or freckles quite easily. It literally
peels or the affected skin-just a little at
a time, so there's no hurt or injury. AS
the skin comes off in almost invisible
iaky particles, no trace OF the treatment
Is shown. Get an ounce OF mercolized wax
at your druggists and use this nightly as
you would cold cream, washing It off
mornings. In a week or so you will have an
entirely new skin, beautifully clear, trans
parent and OF a most delicate whiteness
Wrinkles so apt to form at this season.
may be easily and quickly removed by
bathing the face in a solution of powdered
saxolite, ] o.. dissolved in witch hazel
= pint This Is not only a valuable astrin.
gent, bur has a beneficial tonic effect also
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-29

mid-air by their teeth. The world
famed Nelson Family, the worlds
greatest acrobatic act; an army of
clowns. forty in number; the beau
tiful tableau spectacle of all nations
which filled the big arena tent with
riot of color and introduced the
celebrated herds of performing horses,
ponies. camels, ETC., In astounding
feats and drills. The elephant barber
shop and ball team, all these excellent
features and score of others make
US glad 1t is circus day in Keokuk
and that we can see the John Robin.
son circus tonight on the show lot.
The big show will commence at 8
p. m. Doors to the menagerie will
open one hour earlier, allowing ample
time to see all. Professor Tinney
and his band of thirty-five will enter
tain with a concert, commencing at
1870.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-29
Yellow Dogs in Demand

DANVILLE, Aug. 29.-Requests of
the police department by members of
the local negro colony for freshly
killed dogs led today to the unearth-
ing of a scheme whereby local ne
groes have been victimized by a
southern voodoo doctor of consider
able money. Negroes who asked for
the dogs. specified yellow dogs, and
stated they desired to make a cure
for tuberculosis.
1t develops that some time ago
there came into this vicinity man
who claims his residence as Birm-
ingham, Ala, and who claimed to be
a voodoo doctor. He offered for
sale salve which he said, was
made from yellow dogs caught by
him near the midnight hour in grave
yards and which he said was good
for the white plague. He also offer
ed for sale charms" made of split
apple tree sprouts, tied with red
string and in which were seven, nine
or eleven hairs from the tail of yell
low dog, the price demanded depend
ing on the number Of hairs. This
charm was said to be effective against
infantile paralysis, smallpox and
other diseases, and also protected
the holder from sudden and violent
death. Scores of negro miners here
abouts are said to have purchased the
charms and the tuberculosis cure.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-29
w. J. ROBERTS
ATTORNEY AT LAW
ORIGINAL NOTICE.
% North Fourth 81.
Special Attention to Settling Estates.

State of Iowa, Lee county-ss.
In the district court Of said county.
Mary Murphy, plaintiff, versus
Thomas Conner, John Connor, Bird
get Conner. Cecilia Deitz, James
griffin. Arthur Griffin. Malachi Crit
fin. Patrick Griffin, Alfred Lowery,
James Lowery, Frank Lowery, Ralph
Lowery, Cora Mae Lowery, Michael
Griffin. Malachi Griffin, Anne Nc
Carthy, Margaret Mcnamara, John
Shea, Thomas Shea, and Edward
Shea, defendants.
To the above named defendant:
You are hereby notified that a Pc
tition will on or before September
9Th, 1916, be on file in the clerks
office of the district court aforesaid
at keolauk in behalf of the above
named plaintiff, against You and
claiming judgment confirming the
shares of plaintiffs and defendants in
and to the following described real
estate to-wit: Lot six 90 of block
twenty-three (23) in Reds addition
to the City of Keokuk, Lee county.
Iowa, and praying that partition
thereof be made or If the same can
not be equitably divided that said
premises be sold and the proceeds
divided between plaintiff and defend
ants according to their respective
shares.
Cor further particulars see petit
ton when on file.)
And unless you appear thereto and
defend before noon of the second day
of the next regular September term
of said court, to be begun and holden
at Keokuk on the eighteenth day OF
September, A. D. 1916, default will
be entered against you and judgment
rendered thereon as prayed for in
said petition.
E. W. McMANUS,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-29
URGES LODGES
TO USE PAPERS
Display Advertising BY Fraternal or
CARNATIONS is Idea of Macca-
bee Commander.

Urging the use of DISPLAY adyer-
Using by fraternal societies in the
daily newspapers, Miss Bina M. West.
supreme commander of the Macca.
bees, delivered an address on pub
LEFTY before the National Fraternal
Congress at Cleveland Monday.
She said in part:
The newspapers have in the past
and do today show very great con
slderation for every line of fraternal
endeavor and their columns are
usually open to fraternal news as
matter of community interest, and to
announcements of fraternal helpful
ness as matter which directly bene-
hts the community along humani-
tartan lines.
Il would advise using the columns
OF the daily newspaper for advertis-
ing. because it goes directly into the
homes of the people fraternal socie-
ties wish to reach. You can central
lie your publicity and cover territory
to good advantage. To illustrate: If
you wish to advertise in certain sec
tons OF the country you can concen-
trate your work better through the
daily press than through publications
OF less frequent issue, and by SO doing
get quicker action than you could
through other mediums. Magazine
advertising is good for general pub
licity, particularly so where an or
ganization covers the entire country
for then they would get the benefit
of general circulation.
Most people read their favorite
| newspapers daily. Many times their
opinions and beliefs are formed from
the opinions and beliefs expressed
in their daily papers. Our people are
busy people and the newspaper is
their recreation.
"People depend upon the newspaper
to keep them posted on public affairs.
The newspaper carries it's thought
directly into the mind of the reader.
The newspaper is expected daily and
il it is not received something of i'm.
portance has gone from the day.
THE newspaper reaches the class
of people fraternal societies wish to
reach The newspaper reader is a
man or woman with definite work to
do which has to be done. Without
much time for the reading OF ficti7n,
The newspaper takes it's place.
For these and many other reasons
it Is the opinion of the members Of
your committee that no better
medium for carrying educational in
formation relating to these institu-
lions and what they are undertaking
to do for the homes of the land can
be secured than the public press.
GAS rule the editors are friends
of frateInal societies, hence from the
personal as well as the community
standpo nj we ought to feel sure of
and be able at all times to secure the
cooperation of the press"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-29
Use Of Stationery.

Christian Science Monitor: The
ethics of use of stationery should be
taught in home, school AMI club: for
strange are the ways and constant
the efforts of persons who use the
Office they hold. or the organization to
which they belong. or the club where
they are but guests, to further their
personal interests or the welfare of
agencies not rightly thus promoted.
Thus Judge. interested in worthy
charity needing funds, sometimes
writes to lawyers practicing before
him asking aid for the cause" He
perhaps uses official court stationery
paid for by taxpayers. He informally
if not formally. blackmalls the law
vers who receive his circular" letter.
The treasury of the charity temper
arily profits by the affair. But the
Judge does not. He loses something
for which no rnoreT ON "Nrnr""c"+'