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excited, rushed into French, her mother
tongue. Then rose to go, as 1 always
did when she became abusive; but
at the door 1 could not prevent myself
flinging at her a question that came
to my lips.
"What Is ne to you, this man."
I demanded, that you urge him on
me as husband? What is the secret
tie between your"
She darted at me like a snake. Her
eyes sparkled; her white, ring-laden
fingers twitched as if she would have
scored my face with her nails Then
she broke out again, volleying her
words at me like bullets from a machine
gun, shouting that she would break
me to her will, cost what it might.
In the midst of her rawlings I left
her, and ran into the garden, with a
quickly beating heart, and a burning
sense of degradation that l should
have to live with such woman, to
endure such odious indignities.
More-much more-than for myself did
/ feel for little Winnie, abused and
1l-treated by this termagant, while l
was almost powerless to help. Still my
presence had, no doubt, some restraining
clear In the situation was that I could
not leave my little sister in the power of
this woman.
As I sat miserably In the summer
house that overlooked the great cliff
at whose feet boiled the sea two hundred
feet below, Winnie herself came run
ming to me, putting up her face for a
kiss. Suddenly I determined to see
if escape were not possible escape
for Winnie and me. For my own
movements there was no restriction;
they calculated that my little sister
kept me to them closer than could
stone walls or iron bars Holding the
golden-haired fairy child by the hand,
I set out on a tour of inquiry. The
large grounds were enclosed on all
sides by high stone wall, save towards
the sea, where the almost vertical cliff
had been considered sufficient guard
to their privacy. I knew that there
were only two doors In the enclosing
wa1-the great gates at the end of
the rive, and another door near the
stables and the servants quarters.
The gates were securely locked.
When had made sure of this (Winnie
still holding my HANDY l sauntered with
apparent carelessness to the other door,
and put my hand on the latch to open
it. 1t, too, was fastened. A gardener
working near at hand, had looked up
quickly as approached; and now, when
1 desired him to open the gate, he
answered, with a shamefaced look,
that I could go out if l liked, but
his orders were that the young miss
should not be allowed to leave the
grounds without Lady Ronald's per-
mission. So, then, as 1 guessed, the
child was trapped, and In securing her
they reckoned that they had secured
me also.
Winnie ran off to feed her pet
rabbits, and = strolling back to the
summer-house sat there while bordering
on the situation, in a mood of dreary
introspection. A flying flag of thick
smoke caught my attention out at
sea, and 1 found myself idly wonder
ing what kind of craft it could be that
steamed so fast; for now 1 could dis
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Almost in the mouth of the Helford
River the boat turned at full speed,
nearly in her own length, then stopped,
and lay idly bobbing on the waves
Straining my eyes, distinguished two
dark figures on her deck, and the sun
cast back a CLINT that might have been
the reflection from the brass wOr Of
a telescope. Then there was the flutter-
ing of something white, and l sprang
to my feet with a little rapturous cry,
as l realized that somebody on the
torpedo-destroyer was signaling to mel
1 piucked my handkerchief from my
belt and waved it wildly.
Suddenly flags flew from the boat,
and the pennant uppermost signified
that spelling signals would begin
How well remembered that heavenly
week three years ago when Jack Tryon
taught me the system of flag signaling,
encouraging my strenuous efforts as q
scholar by saying that 1 learned more
quickly and remembered more readily
than anyone he had ever seenl 1
had forgotten nothing Of these lessons,
for among my most cherished treasures
was the cookbook from which Jack
taught me, and often I had conned my
lessons over thinking of those happy
days.
The flags were at work. "E-d-n-ar
Letter by letter the words were spelled
by the fluttering pennants and flags,
out ere at sea. "Can-you-see-me;
I-am-Jaek-Tryon-"
I gave little stifled cry of Joy. 1
would have given anything for some
flags with which to answer him; but
could only wave my handkerchief
again In token that I understood.
Then after a pause, ZIP" q
have important intelligence was dis
played. 1 was still staring at the
signal when a face popped up into my
line of sight-a mans face looking at
me from the brink Of the cliff. The
shock of surprise sent me flying back
a step or two, before 1 recognized the
honest eyes and sun-burned face of
Dan Hoster, my chief friend among the
coast guard Quickly 1 returned to
the edge of the cliff, and peering over
saw that he was standing on q narrow
shelf of rock that ran along the face
of the precipice.
Excuse me, miss" he said, " ut
there's q tOrpedo-boat a-making sig
mails we can't quite understand up at
the lookout. She says -"
"Ednap 1 interrupted excitedly.
That's my name, you know. Then
he, Mr.. TryOn, 1 mean, asked if I
could see him. Oh, yes" 1 went on,
In answer to the puzzled look that
spread over his features. al understand
the signals. Lend me your telescopeP'
1 caught it from his hand, and point
ing it towards the boat, Jacks dear
face sprang miraculously into view,
his very eyes gazing, as 1t seemed, into
mine. How brave he looked, how
handsome, IN his workmanlike, naval
uniforml What If I could get off
to him, taking Winnie with mel But
then, my stepmother, her guardian,
could retain her, unless tt blood
rushed up to my face with the thought
that flashed into my mindI
Handing back the telescope, hastily
scrubbed on the tablet of my chat
elaine. "H.B." WANT immediate as
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Grandin had certainly been handsome
enough to make any man lose his head.
Paul Barrere was handsome, too, and
of tmuch the same type. She said he
was her nephew, her "dear, dead sisters
only son." and even before my fathers
death, he had become practically one
of the family. But it was not till dear,
old, hot-tempered Dad was safely under
ground that he and she had dared to
show their hand.
Lady Ronald had only $4,000 a
year under my fathers will. Winnie
AMI 1 had all the rest. My money
was the trick they wanted to take
with their trumps, and they held some
strong ones, with Winnie for the ace.
My step-mother disliked me very
much, for had always been stumbling
block in her path. Rather than any
thing, I think she would have pre-
ferred my death, for then the miser-
able fortune that was spelling my
life would be Winnie's. That was the
reason, 1 told myself, why she had
let me help nurse that coast guards
children in the epidemic of diphtheria,
when we first Cat Paul Barrere's sug-
gestion, l was sure) came to Corn
wall, out of reach of all old friends
I ha isolated myself from Winnie,
staying at one of the coast guards
cottages, until all danger of contagion
was over. and my stepmother had
approved. But l had been incon-
siderate enough not to die; and the
next best thing was to get control of
the money by marrying me to Paul
Barrere-who was not at all averse
Lady Ronald had debts of her own,
I guessed, and so had Mr.. Barrere.
If I would marry him, 1 could take
Winnie away, and she would be my
child, not the frightened, ill-fed, miser-
able little waif 1 could not prevent
her from being now.
Perhaps Paul Barrere really liked
me, as well as he could like anybody
except himself. He thought me pretty,
1 dare say, and was at the pains to
make himself vastly agreeable. If
had met him In other circumstances,
l might have considered him an anus
ing companion, for he was witty, and as
a musician could have reached great
ness, had he not been too lazy. But
as a husband he would have been
impossible, fit had not been for
Winifred.
''Here he comes" said aloud, hastily.
LeIs hurry into the mouse ana get
away from him."
For I was positively afraid to be
asked again for an answer now.
Winnie's talk of Jack Tryon set me
thinking of the bold step had taken
when Lady Ronald had first announced
her intention of carrying my little
sister off to Cornwall; l had written
to Jack giving him our new address.
1 did not even know his ship; so 1
had sent the rather formal note to his
London club, marked "to be forwarded"
Somehow felt that I should be happier
if Jack knew my whereabouts, and then
he could reply-if he still caredl
Next morning, after breakfast, Lady
Ronald invited me to her room, and
began to talk more openly than she
had ever done before about nv mar
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alacrity. It'll take me five minutes
from here to the lookout" (which
was the highest part OF the coast,
beyond my sight-"and I'll be back
for your further instructions In no
time
AsI watched him side along the ledge
and disappear round a projecting part
of the cliff, 1 remembered a thing
that 1 had heard of Fhim from the
servants Dan Hoster's wife, before
they married, had been upper house
maid to the family then at Cliff House,
and there was g difficult way along
the cliff, by which he came to see her
on the sly.
With desperate Impotence, 1 waited
for what would happen next, thrilling
with anxiety lest someone from the
house should interrupt me before Jack
and I could understand each other.
As I watched "H.B" went fluttering
down. knew that the faithful Hoster
was transmitting my messages There
was long pause; then the pennant up
permost flying on the torpedo-boat
signified that spelling signals would
begin again
Breathlessly, watched the fluttering
flags. f'Wil YOU :" There was 9
Why did he not hurry on TO the end
of the sentence? There; the flags
were at work againl MARRY m-e?''
was the question that came flutterinR
across the water.
I caught my breath. A proposal of
marriage tagged from a torpedo-bost
to a coast guard stationl 1t was like
receiving an offer through q speaking
trumpet for all the world to hearI
Yet l rejoiced In the message, and
my heart answered 1t, as did my waving
handkerchief, which I hoped Jack
would understand. How l wished
that had the flagsI How enthusiastic-
cally 1 would have answered &C"
(Yes, Yes-)
The grating of a nailed boot on rock
brought me back from a world Of
though to reality, and there was
Hoster on the ledge, looking up with
a sef-conscious grin.
Eyes, yes, Hoster," l exclaimed
hastily, seeing him about to speak.
81 quite understood the message
Please answer &C." was conscious
that blushed to the temples.
THAT 1 will, miss" he said, land
my respectful congratulations. Pm
glad you are marrying into the navy,
MISS and ne was gone again on
his mission as Loves go-between- If
my care of his sick baby had been
virtue, then virtue was having It's
reward.
Presently there came the waving
of a handkerchief, and I knew Jack
had seen my signal. l was engaged 70
be married. More flags were at work
zone thousand thanks. Happiest
of men. VIII come for you seven
tomorrow morning with special license.
Be ready" was the necessary laconic
but exciting message. The boat shot
around, the form wave rose under
her stern; she was off like q greyhound
up the channel.
"Was ever woman In this manner
woced; was ever woman In this manner
won?" I repeated to myself IN para
phrasing Shakespeare; then Hoster
came scrambling up once more. KneeI-
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That night Winnie slept IN my bed,
pillowing her dear golden head IN
the hollow of my arm At six kissed
her and she woke instantly. We dressed
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III,

Next morning, after breakfast, Lady
Ronald invited me to her room, and
began to talk more openly than she
had ever done before about my mar
Eiage, naming Paul Barrere as a suit
able husband. My stepmother knew
that despised her as an adventures,
who had hypnotized my father by her
beauty, and I avoided her as much
as possible, as our interviews often
ended In a ''scene" So it was today.
Stung by my contemptuous silence
while she was dwelling on her protege's
virtues, she broke out into vitupera-
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A Si@nal Enlargement
Continued from Page p

there could Ibe any significance for me
in lis unusual spectacle
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-02-03
PLAYERS WILL
DRAW BIG CROWDS

All friends and admirers of excel
lent either music and BaVarian, Tyro-
liam and Swiss Yodlers will undoubt-
edly have a big treat when ON Tues
day, Feb. s, they hear the famous
Oberammergauer Peasant Players,
who will then give a performance at
the Auditorium, Bismarck, N. D.
There is no similar company in
Germany with such a reputation, and
so high standard of excellence as
the Oberammergauer which are lln.
der the supervision of their musical
director, Heinrich Marchetti. In
nearly every act there will be yod-
lers, 4uartets and solos, even during
the pauses entertainments will be
given The original Bavarian nation.
al dance (Schuhplattler) is one OF
the most striking and graceful dances
that has ever been created, and Miss
Lisl Nagel has the reputation
Throughout Bavaria of being the lead
ing dancer of this kind. She and Tony
,Bohmann, her partner, have invarl.
ably been encored whenever they ap.
peared in public.
Auditorium, Bismarck, N. D., Feb.
ruary 8.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-02-03
BAYONET PRACTICE
FOR COMPANY A
Sergeant Boone Of Regular Army
Is 1nstructing Local Militia
Men.

The Armory Of Company A appears
to he the Mecca of pleasure seekers
just nov. The members of this Com
pany of the State Guard have insti-
tuted roller skating, and large merry
crowds OF the lovers of this clean
sport put on the little rollers every
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sun
day evenings and afternoons. Careful
attention is given to beginners, and
the conduct of the floor is watched
by members of the company. No
rough or boisterous conduct is per-
mitted at any time, and the place is
a safe pleasure hall for young ladies
and gentlemen. A large gallery is set
aside for spectators, and many parents
accompany their daughters and watch
the sport. 81 S
Bayonet Practice.
In a recent conversation with Capt,
Welch, he said:
1--WE have company of young men
of which am very proud. They are
well drilled in military movements
and courtesy, and their behavior is
such as to bring forth the praise of
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-02-03
.B0|LS AND P|MPLES
DANGEROUS
S. S. S. Your Remedy.

Modern science has proven that
boils and carbuncles, pmples and un-
slightly skin blotches, are signals of
diseased blood. Scaly skin and itch
ing of Eczema, Scrofula, rashes--all
skin diseases are aggravated by bad
blood-its the infected blood that's
dangerous. Don't wait for the boils.
II you have pinlples and blotches,
take instant action. Pimples tell you
that your blood is filled with impuri-
ties Your must wash out your blood,
and stimulate it to healthy action
with Natures own blood tonic, S. S.
S. 1t is the standard blood purifier
OF the world. Don't use drugs, ONT
ments, salves. S. S. IS. reaches the
blood, drives out the impurities 1t
makes healthy perspiration-the poi
son is literally sweated out through
the skin. Eoils, blotches, Eczema and
the Scrofula indications disappear.
1t does what salves and lotions can
never dot goes to the root of the
trouble by reaching the blood. Your
skin becomes clear and you soon feel
the vigor of perfect health S. S. S.
is purely vegetable You can get it
at any druggists Write for book of
facts, what the Mirror Tells If
yours is. a long-standing case, write
for expert advice to Swift Specific
Co., Atlanta, Ga. .... ... "
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-02-03

regular army officers who visit the
Armory in line of duty or as spectat-
Ors. Just now We are receiving specl-
al instructions from Sergeant Boone,
of the regular establishment, who is
an expert in bayonet instruction, an
the men are becoming very proficient
in this line of modern military work.
The great war has shown the absolute
necessity of this.
Drill is held every Monday evening
and the public is very welcome to
take seats and watch the interesting
movements.
@'The regular annual inspection by
regular army officers will take place
in Bismarck on the evening of March
18th This is very interesting cere-
mony, and an account is then render
ed by the company commander OF the
fiscal years work and financial con-
dition. This report is then transmit
ed to the army department and is &C
companied by an efficient report Of
the officers and men.
49, Asset to City.
IF the citizens of Bismarck under
stood more about the time and study
it takes to keep a National Guard
company in good condition, and would
do us the honor to visit the armory
on Monday evenings, We are sure
that they would consider it quite an
asset to their city. t e~a..e
"Just now we have tifty-five Off
GERS and men receiving good instruc.
ton, and would like to enlist about
twelve more healthy good minded
young men. Special work and instfuc.
ton will be given them and they would
rapidly become better men physically;
learn to think quickly and act with
poise and decision which may only
he acquired by strict military train
ing.
Several young men have joined the
company during the past two weeks
and others will be enlisted next Mon
day evening at the armory."
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-02-03
GROUND HOG SAYS
SIX WEEKS MORE

Yesterday was Ground Hog day, in
Bismarck, in North Dakota, and in fact
all over the world. And the old ira
ditiOn that if he sees his shadow up
on emerging from his abode, six more
weeks of winter will result, was lived
up to as usual. Seasons come ann
seasons go, and invariably the sun
shines on Ground Hog day, as it did
yesterday. Once in while the good
old Ground Hog walks in his sleep,
and fails to see his shadow, even if
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-02-03
"CAsCA ri FOR A /,
COLD, BAD BREATH
OR SICK HEADACHE
Best For Liver and Bowels, For Bill.
iousness, Sour Stomach and
Constipation.
Get a 10-celt box NOW.

Get a 1Q-cept box NOW.
Furred Tongue, Bad Colds, 1ndiges-
ton, Sallow Skin and Miserable Ileac-
aches come from torpid liver and
clogged bowels, which cause your
stomach to become filled with undi-
gested food, which sostfs and terments
like garbage in a swill barrel. That's
tle first step to untold misery-indi-
gestion, foul gases, bad breath, yellow
skin, mental fears, everything that IS
horrible and nallseating. "A Gascaret
tonight will give your! cOastipatec
bowels a thorough cleansing and
straigIhten you out by morning. Tney
work w;lile you sleel>--'a 10-cent box
from your druggist will keep you feel
ing good for months. Millions Of men
and women take a -Cascaret now and
then to keep their stomach, liver and
bowels regulated, and never know a
miserable moment. Don't forget the
children their little insides need a
good, gentle cleansing, too.-Adv.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-02-03
SAGE TEA DARkENS
HAIR TO ANY SHADE
Don't Stay Gray! Here's a Simple
Recipe That Anybody Can Apply
With a Hair Brush.

OOnt oSay gray! VeTCS o'"P'0
Recipe That Anybody Can Apply
With a Hair Brush.
The use of Sage and Sulphur for re-.
storing faded, gray hair to its natural
color dates back to grandmother 8
time. She used it to keep her hair
beautifully dark, glossy and abundant
Whenever her hair fell out or took on
that dull, faded or streaked appear.
ance, this simple mixture was applied
with wonderful effect.
Eut brewing at home is mussy and
out of date. Nowadays, by asking at
any drug store for 50-cent bottle of
"Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Com
pound you will get this famous old
recipe. which can he depended upon
to restore natural color and beauty to
the hair and is splendid for dandruR,
dry, feverish, itchy scalp and falling
hair.
A well known downtown druggist
says it darkens tile hair so naturally
and evenly that nobody can tell it
has been applied. You simply damp
en- sponge or soft brush with it and
draw this through your hair, taking
one strand at time. BY morning
tie gray hair disappears, and after
another application or two, ittbecomes
beautifully dark, glossy, soft and
albundant.-Adv.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-02-03
FORMER RESIDENT DIES
IN NEW ENGLAND CITY

Word has been received here of the
death of Cyrus Edward Scribner, aged
IS, former resident of Burleigh coun-
ty. Mr.. Scribner died Saturday, Jan.
uary 20, in the home of his son, Dr.
e. Y. Scribner, superintendent of the
Worcester state hospital, Worcester,
Mass. He located near Bismarck and
was one of the pioneer settlers. Mr.
Scribner was born in Harrison, Me.
He was affiliated with the Odd Eel,
lows, becoming member of the or.
der in Maine. DR.. Scribner is the
only surviving child. He was buried
in Worcester.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-02-03
ROBIN HOOD TO
Be SUNG HERE
Comic Opera Will Appear at the
Auditorium February
Nine.

robin Hood" the best comic opera
America has produced, will be sung at
the Auditorium "Wednesday, Feb. 8.
The story of this popular and artis-
tic success is based upon the old Eng
lish tale of Robin Hood and his band
of outlaws, story used by Sir Walter
Scott in his famous novel Of IVanhOe.
The romance of this picturesque ban
dit possesses a charm which can ney-
er die, and in the opera of Robin
Hood" Reginald de Koven has given
the world a musical setting as immor-
tai as the wonderful story itself. The
delightful melodies are as appealing
: to, the musical public today as when
first sung, and the opportunity to hear
this beautiful music again is distinct
ly privilege.
Artists of First Glass.
1t is pleasure to announce that
this masterpiece, which demands the
finest vocal talent, will be sung in the
coming production by artists of the
first class. Foremost among them is
Ivy Scott, dramatic soprano from
the Madame Butterfly" and Girl of
1.-THE Girl of the Golden West" COM
panies of Henry w. Scott. Miss Scott
will sing the role OF Maid Marian, and
her art in using her lovely voice has
never before been eQualled in this
part.
Brainard In Title Role.
The title role will be sung by Ralph
Brainard, whose splendid tenor voice
will be revelation. Friar Tuck will
be played by William Schuster. His
unctuous performance Of the charact-,
er is a classic. Cora Tracy will be
the Alan-aDale, who sings the always
popular 20, Promise Me-" James
Stevens, q fine baritone, from the Chi
cago Grand Opera, will be the Little
John and Herbert Waterous, as Will
Scarlet, will sing the famous Gar.
mourers' Song" The chorus is espe.
cially fine vocally, and a notable feat
ure Of this company is the augmented
orchestra.
The de Koven Opera company,
which is under the direction Of Fred
~. Walker, is deliberately staged and
costumed, and in detail is the same
as that given at the New Amsterdam
theater, New York, during the long
run in that city last season. The per-
formance here is sure to be a social
and musical event. fss
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-02-03
FUNERAL FOR MRS. WAID.

Funeral services for the late Mrs.
E.. A. Waid of Seventh street were
conducted yesterday afternoon at 2
O'Clock in the Presbyterian church.
The services were largely attended
and were conducted by Dr.. C. w. Har-
ris, pastor OF the church, and Rev. J.
r. Hughes. Mrs. Balwin and a quar-
tet composed of Miss Clara Tatley,
Miss Bessie keenan,, Henry Halvor-
son and George Humphrey sang sew.
eral favorite selections of the deceas.
ed. Interment was made in Fairview
cemetery.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-02-03

the sun is shining, which we hope was
the case yesterday.
At any rate the weather man says
that warmer days are scheduled for
this section, and he is on the job every
day in the year, and is in a much
more reliable forecaster than the
Ground Hog.