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The Holly chieftain., 1916-03-31
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SYNOPSIS.

Confederate Sergeant Wyatt is sent
Green Briar. He meets 4 mountaineei
named Jem TAYLOR. Al a house beyond
Hot Springs they meet Major HarwoOd
Taylor murders HarwoOd and escapes
Wyatt changes to U. 8. uniform, escapes
TO the Green Briar country and goes to
Harwood He introduces himself az Lieu
tenant Raymond. Pareon Nichols comes
to the house and Wyatt forces him to
confess that he has been sent In advance
OF Anse Cowan. who proposes to marry
Noreen at once. and SO quiet title to the
land In dispute between the Cowans and
Eoreen's dead father. Anse Cowan and
he is. They force the preacher to silence
Unable to escape while the gang is on
the first floor and around the house.
Wyatt proposes to marry Noreen and
protect her from Cowan. She accepts and
Wyatt forces the preacher to marry
Federal trooos. one Of whose officers II
the real Lieutenant Raymond Wyatt is
trapped though Nore.n attempts to de-
fend him. Wyatt is taken to Lewisburg
for trial as spy. The camp comman-
oant and Captain Fox visit Wyatt in his
cell In the courthouse basement. He re-
fuses clemency In return for Information.
and uses his boyhood's knowledge OF the
building to escape to the attic and thence
to the sherfff's office by means of dis
used old-fashioned chimney. He washes
on the SCOT and changes clothes In the
deserted washroom. and reconnoiters. He
surprises Raymond and the camp com.
assistance of Noreen. gets out Of the
courthouse. Noreen decides to accompany
him IN his flight. They obtain horses and
escape from LewtsburR.
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OF any sleep. mapped in my cell
yesterday, and Just short doze will
serve me. But you are terribly tired
1t is In your eyes,"
"Yes," she confessed, II must sleep
somewhere"
Then come; we'll find bite to eat
and place for you to lie down"
l opened the door noiselessly, a..
though took no special precaution.
and held It wide. while she steppeo
across the threshold. and stood look.
ing curiously about. Then closed it
behind us. and we were in a sort Of
twilight. amid which objects appeared
rather indistinct.
"Ah," said, "the fellows cupboard
must be over yonder. hope he keeps
1t well stocked"
stepped across in front Of her, With
no other thought than that of explor
ing the larder. when she gave vent to
a startled cry. and stopped suddenly.
sweeping my eyes about to learn the
cause Of alarm. The ragged quilt was
on the floor. and man leaped across
the room and grasped the rife In the
corner. ! saw the swift movement.
realized the purpose, yet had scarcely
time to draw revolver from the belt,
before he had hand on the weapon,
and whirled savagely about, facing US.
For the instant the gloom dishgured
his facial knew was that he was
q big fellow. with ragged, untrimmed
The Holly chieftain., 1916-03-31
Haiti a Rich Island.

The republic of Haiti occupies
about one-third Of the island OF '!eiti.
1t is one of the richest islands in the
Caribbean world. That part which
composes the republic of Haiti is a
land of mountains and valleys, a little
larger than the state OF Massachu-
setts. 1t presents an astounding va.
riety Of climate and vegetation, vary.
ing all the way from tropical Jungle
near the coast to high mountain
ridges covered with forest not unlike
that of Maine and Canada.
The Holly chieftain., 1916-03-31

Lydia =. Pinkham'a Vegetable Com
pound would cure l. It helped both
the Change Of Life and the tumor and
when got home / did not need the doctor.
I took the Pinkham remedies until tho
tumor was gone, the doctor said, and !
have not felt It since. I tell every ono
how I was cured. II this letter will
help others you are welcome to use it "
Mrs. E. H. BEAN. 625 Joseph Avenus,
Nashville, Tenn.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, . pure remedy containing the
extractive properties Of good old fash
toned roots and herbs, meets the needs
Of woman's system at this critical period
Of her life. Try It
If there is any symptom In your
case which puzzles you, write to
the Lydia e. Pinkham Medicine
Co., Lynn, Mass.
The Holly chieftain., 1916-03-31
CHAPTER XXI.
We Understand Each Other.


Noroen had drawn away from the
body Of the dead man. and stood
against the farther log wall. with face
hidden in her hands. Cowan lay al
full length. one arm thrown across his
eyes. bent over him, touching his
flesh with my fingers The ball had
penetrated his abdomen. and how the
fellow ever fought SO fiercely after
receiving his death wound can never
understand. think that in his mad
ferocity he was scarcely aware that
he was hurt. turned him partly over
and drew out from the inside pocket
Of his blouse q handful of papers con.
cealed there. One was bun packet,
which had been roughly torn open
the one taken from Major Harwood
the night OF his murder. q
The packet contained several ofiicial
papers, but the principal paper was q
carefully prepared list of irregulars
operating throughout the mountain
country, with names OF the better
known leaders. the estimated strength
of each separate gang. the region in
which they hid, and the side they
espoused. IL any. This had evidently
been carefully prepared by some stafi
officer. undoubtedly Major ,Harwood
himself. as the letter referred to him
as having been detailed to such duty,
and was full and. complete. | found
therein this mention of the Cowans:
Father and two sons: probably con.
troll fifty or more men. with headquar
ters near Union in Green BriaI
mountains: raid unfortunately:
have attacked our forage trains; re-
fuse to cooperate, and continue to ter
rorize large section; raided Lewis.
burg before 1t was occupied by troops,
killing several. and looting the shops
ls considered the most dangerous
gang operating in Green Briar and
Monroe counties; reports Of atrocities
received almost daily. many too hide.
GUS to repeat"
glanced up at Noreen, and her eyer
met mine inquiringly.
rs this your fathers handwriting? 7"
! asked, holding the paper toward him
"Yes: what is it-important?"
mot very complimentary to Cowan
here. A report to, General Halleck. al
Washington. of conditions in western
Virginia. wonder how the old VII.
lain ever learned that such a paper
was being forwarded?"
1T is not likely he did," she an.
swered thoughtfully. ut may have
been mere accident which put the
document in his hands. See. here Is q
letter that father wrote" and she
stopped and picked 1t up from the
floor. uttering an exclamation of sur.
prise. why. tit Is addressed ia
Ned Cowan at Union! What could
he possibly have written this man
about?"
Let me see." and took it from her
hands. I'VE may find here an expla.
nation Of the whole affair.""
(TO BE CONTlNUED)
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CHAPTER XXI.
The Flight in the Cabin.

BentOn's cabin had been burned six
months ago. Noreen told me. and the
old man was believed to be dead. Few
others ever used this cutoff, or had
occasion to pass this way. and the
weeds had quickly taken possession
was obliged to feel for the worn trail.
as 1t wound here and there along the
slope Of the hill. and then finally down
q shallow depression toward the river
bank. The horses stepped cautiously.
pressed closely together in the narrow
rut. and the only noise was the occa.
sional stumble of hoof. Thus we
came down to the shore. My memory
OF the spot was hazy and uncertain.
Have you ever crossed here?"
asked doubtfully. II scarcely remem-
Der where the ford lies"
"Yes." she replied. leaning forward.
with my father year ago.
We'll ride together. but keep your
feet free in the stirrups"
Il am not In the least frightened.
Don't worry about me-" and she held
out her hand. You'll not find me a
bad soldier"
Il am certain of that-not II you
are still the same girl played with"
Her hand was In mine, and was not
withdrawn
"l-hardly think am" she an.
swered soberly. little catch In her
voice. Il am not a girl at all any
more, but keep something of the
same spirit. l hope"
have never understood what spell
there was about her to keep me silent
had never before lacked audacity,
yet | dare not speak the words that
were on my lips. The thought had
taken firm possession Of my mind that
she was the victim of circumstances;
that she accompanied me merely to
escape from threatened danger. /
knew ] loved her: the touch of her
hand sent wild thrill through me.
and my heart throbbed to the memory
that she was actually my wife. But I
dare not permit her to even guess the
truth. for felt that she regretted the
weakness Of that moment and would
resent the slightest reference to It.
released her hand. venturing upon
no reply. and we rode down the steep
bank. The sullen sweep of the water.
out Of the darkness above, into the
darkness below. and the broodins
silence, lay hold on my nerves. We
drew in under the shadows of the
wooded bank. pushed our way through
to the top OF the rise. came suddenly
to an open space. where dozen acres
had been cleared. and rode out boldly
across the open field to the Hot
Springs pike. clearly visible beneath
the soft CLEAN Of the stars.
know not how long we rode. or
how far. for my mind had drifted into
a review of the nights adventures.
and plan for the morrow. We met
with no one. heard NO noise except the
steady pounding of our horses hoofs.
A little later the sky to the east be.
gan to tighten in the promise of dawn.
We climbed long hill. our horses
slowing to the ascent. and by the time
we attained the summit the gray light
revealed our faces. looked across
at her. and her eyes, uplifted sud.
denly to mine. smiled.
"You are worn out" said.
I'll am tired" she confessed. e.
have been two days and nights with.
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|mor a. large @ o
|child's head. The
doctor said it was
three years coming
and gave me medi-
cine for it until I
was called away
from the city Cor
b som . ii m Q. OF
course l could not
|go to him then, 20
my sister-in-law told
me that she thought
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All He Wanted and More.
ibid you ever have all yer wanted
of anything?"
"Yes; two things-advice and wa
ter"
The Holly chieftain., 1916-03-31

A girl thinks she has made good as
soon as she hypnotizes some young
man into buying her an engagement
ring.
The Holly chieftain., 1916-03-31
HOW MRS. Bean.
MET THE CRISIS
Carried Safely Through Change
Of Life by Lydia E. Pnkham's
Vegetable Compound.

Nashville. Tenn.-'sWhen was going
through the Change Of Life ! had q tu-
The Glenwood post., 1916-06-03
EDUCATION TO PREPARE ONE TO ENJOY THE BEST

DUCATION Think Straight to know what is
- most worth knowing Education is ability that which
most worth doing Education enjoy is
worth enjoying Education is the enjoyment of the
And what the BEST and how shall measure
t4 not the best that which appeals the highest part
nature or to the highest elements of the whole
elements those which the
and which nearest to the part
ones nature.
1t education the enjoyment of the highest
may be inferred four great truths First education
men OF ones best thinking Such thinking having
developing and
for the enjoyment Of the examples the
power OF nobe pictures to moved by
the treasures of worst poetry inspired by
and arch Of great Third
enjoyment of the fine arts enjoyment of nature
corrugated moods and lenses
Mont Bancs levels of level Of prairie lift
Whatever be ones doctrine Supreme Being
interpreted mpersona worship
that Being Worship the noBes spirit The
Supreme Being called by many diverse
nnowa the Power ourselves
the Eternal jehovah God But that Being
name which to the individual the best he knows
Education helps to bring him this highest
nterprets this being him. If his education worth
will find through his worship deepest enjoyment.
The emphasizing education efficiency age should
emphasize education also for enjoying self
works OF nature and the which lies behind
in nature-Charles F. Thwing LID
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sorroNrlsrv.or pEAm

MERICAN observers will do well take seriously the
British that peace will be made
until Germany crushed evident military necessity
such statements and there also diplomatic advantage
sntng the British allies determined forward until Ger
many is willing to accept peace on England's terms.
1T the testimony history however, that those who speak the
loude and write the frequently those who have the
influence when deciding the questions national
policy When likely suddenly and it is
probable that interesting articles by political prophets will
be left floating in mid without visible of support
We would be believe that of the
have read recently the settled the
British the sentiments of the British people Such
statements keeping with the lofty sentiments which
have been asked to believe great
rather in accord with the other motives jealousy selfish greed
which believed by Germans to be the main British
duct
The British wholly right in saying that there should be
that will leave Europe the condition of
burdened with increasing expenditures for military naval
preparations for resumption great Germany
England the United States wish ending of the
and would better for all fight the through
an end rather than to Europe armed and fictitious
But be whether armed dsarmed
unless that founded justice
for the United States court
apporion the blame the nations
OF them most to blame least blame may
no nation can treated criminal singled
treaty Of without sowing
and wars.-Pueblo Chieftain =
The Glenwood post., 1916-06-03
ARE YOU BLAMELEss?

HAT fine distinction by the c. U. in their
plea for cemency Colonel James Bulge under o
death for the Ncodemus line being that
the licensed Ncodemus sell whisky Buger him
from rational being ravng end murderer and that
therefore the state the estopped Q
taking Bugers life penalty for which the state
aged And when think carefully this
ment is not without merit.
OF easy people say did
license Ncodemus sell Buger liquor excess that the
does sanctioned
drunken This soft talk is all
hmbeful of brains knows that about every
hundred who get behind bar and license sell whisky
know when STOP provided the money coming with
every drink the mans credit is good
We know that has been
licenses with the full knowledge of those issuing
that buving sell w:sey them
drunk and that wien drunk safe citizen
y They that all the of country
by drunken and that murder but incident of
Now these making inquiry
(and they have right make than first willing
admit eff the license Ncodemus
Buger nflame his stimulate
tuctivenesso drive out the little he and install
instead murder and Ncodemus murdered by the whom he
first made drunk the justice
penalty for which the itself
You crawfh and all like Mr. Citizen
and Mr. Booze Pedders Friend you will
time holding the state blamees this Buger There
doubt but that Buger guilty of absolute murder Buger
be murdrers cell today Colorado
1t for the until something dreadful happens and
then willing shoulder the responsibility
weak minded mpeton like Bulge
of full share Of that responsibility We are certain after
ALL but the good have the classification where
belong The question at least worthy of sober thought
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- - --rr - H-~FSv & > = 3
WHERE Is ALL THAT sENTnfENT?
A S little Of finder we wish to hand the medal

A little o. finder wish hand medal the Rocky
Mountain News 1t has found sentiment for Roosevelt
whemng in Colorado The News fear has been looking under
the bed the candle There
this for Roosevelt counting those who have been
leaders for they firm there
capitol budng may be well The
Of the matter there little Roosevelt the nation
manufactured sentiment much manufacture The
much afraid of Roosevelt dgusted Wilson
The people safe presidents
and and calls who
with him a liar or some equally interesting
And MIR. Roosevelt president years. During
present Mexican troubles the making.
ing those American citizens KILLED
and yet did he rush and stop the slaughter? Nary
trouble with the he language extremely fiery
nature but darned short performances He engineered
boom and the of his egosm thought the nation
to bow to his will The nation has failed
its hat The Republican party failed give
military salute passing punctured
punctured.
True Roosevelt has large number followers United
States because there always who prefer
substance but these fellows slow learning his
forsakng him rapidly The Republicans Chicago nominate
good saf sound reliable gentemany president
and that will be elected very much as though
the man would be Justice Enthusiastically Spokesman.
The Glenwood post., 1916-06-03
OUR CHIEF ASSET


HAT the chief assets of Colorado nywayf
W. and through yielding up they are
tracing state Our the gands the
tnnt and second in the whole world farming and
livestock opportunities offer attractive fields for those
homes in land But Lewis Of Colorado leading
merchants who Colorado few years his
and found in address before the business
declared that Clorados climate il still it's greatest After
giving his views Colorado's matche climate Mr.
said this state has been the place which
served the health Of Of ought be ecacious
ands Of other families in this and they should brought
here To all Of which Amen After
outstanding feature which makes especially
those Of other lands We who have
climate and looking matter course
pecate what delight is to those first
gvng and quenched their thirst with COOL spark
ling mountain water. s+ '> = 81 =
The Glenwood post., 1916-06-03
ON DENYING YOURSELF

VXJHAT don't have don't miss but
do have If you didn't you miss ard
Wond be much happier There
ce No achievement supremely unless
laid up through great self denial and self giving-up
it wanted but did not grasp.
We the things want and ought to have We
get thm only to learn how useless they they
from the happiness and other
things that have matter Of fact
get hem whereas these things things
should have but IRE unable to get
Practice giving well taking place
sober judgment know would benefit you
after ALL simplify Of bnshjp brings with of supremacy
that Il itself e fsss.ns Talks ey
HE passed from business activities to
unknown country which there returning
nanc king wase and fame have gone world
and regarded constructive genius The Of
James Hill familiar the entire business world Of this country
and especially railroad circles Possessed of wealth estimated
from hundred five hundred million dollars Mr. Hill able
sway financial projects and develop gigantic undertakings
requiring heavy capitalization He wonderful in
and the world his frseeing faith American
and yet in spite Of his wealth. james Hill is
hut He has Of all flesh and his wealth
avs him nothing And yet world better because Jim Hill
AS railroad builder developer empires shall
look his like again No wonder that all the great rail-
roads with which he connected there cessation of all bust
for five minutes while he laid out Of respect the
master genius who brought things to .,...
The Glenwood post., 1916-06-03

RE PERSON who seeks give newspaper bunch Of alleged
news the phone and then refuses
much Of amenaee to the community writes e
asang some persons character and then eonyenny
sign his name to the ve The vener like
anonymous letter writer abonaon any community
should be given wide berth by all fair play s
o has not been much annoyed this
out occasionally we are offered fine bit (osensbly BY
person who almost falls fit suggest that we quote him
in connection with the affair There few folks who are
ready to have the fight or pedd their
GOSSIP Dot at the suggestion that they shoulder of the re-
sponnbiity they stricken with horror -"
HERE HAS been much guessing who will named by
Chicago convention the standard parer
party The Post prophet yet object to
indulge their faculties
irving forecast the action Of the coming
that the nominee Of the Chicago Republican
and man worthy the Of Republican the Land ~
The Glenwood post., 1916-06-03

YOU KNOW that of the catemen who
for the grazing of their herds the average
owned by each Individual only forty head?
each Of these You herd
OF mischief must off the ear
justice In that lays down the law these in
And yet that precisely what Hogga
law rather what will be done with
become law AS it small farmer who
tons OF hay can readily sell at good figure With
acted and the cattle the where
the stock from to wineri
have stock not afford degree
age the insane herd law The who killed
golden Solomon the Colorado citizen
who would boost the Hoggatt herd law.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-09

are the directions for Dorothy Dim
pies outfit:
Material required: One ball Of white
silkatine for under suit, and one of
any preferred color for dress; and a
doll about inches high.
Union Suit: Chain 81. turn. or
tr in 4th from hook, 1 d in each
st of chain, CHI 3, turn.
Second Row: 8 tr, in first st, Oh
9, skip st. 1 dc in each next 10 st,
Oh 9, 8 TT, oh 8, turn.
Third Row: l tr in each tr. making
holes, CHI turn.
Fourth and fifth rows: same as the
third, a tr in each tr.
Now work 3 rows round and round;
widening a little by making 2 tr, in
same st, in center of back of each.
Divide the work evenly front and
back and work rows around on each
half to form the legs. each Of which
is then finished with 2 rows of CHI 3.
DIN thread in bottom of opening in
the back, C along the edge of rows
to top, oh 8. l s C between 3rd and
ends of row. Turn oh g. L under
Oh 5, turn at end and work L more
row, then s down to center of back.
Finish armholes with CHI S 3.
Skirt: Oh 55. then rows Of tr,
turning at end of each row to form
OpSu4ll5 III OdSAs II1SII L IOW VI IL SDISS
and 3 rows of chain 5. round and
round. Finish each with chs. for
draw strings.
Dress: Oh 81 turn, TT in 4th st.
from hook, II TT in next Il st Oh 9,
skip 8 CHI, is tr, CHI 8, skip 8, IL tr,
ch turn End row and third row, 1 tr
in each tr turning at end.
Fourth row: Under arm on each
side begin to increase by working
tt, together in same place.
Fifth row: = TT in tr, and 2 TT to-
gether twice under each arm. Now
work rows round and round, increas-
ing if skirt is not full enough. Finish
with scallop of 6 tr, between every
4 tr. caught with single between seal
lops, edge with CHI. caught in every
other TT.
Finish neck with row of doubles.
Finish sleeves with tr and edge with
s CHI. Finish opening in back and run
ribbon in neck.
Hat: Oh i, join in ring, crochet
round and round with doubles until
you have a circle as big as half dol
lar, then Oh 3, and l TT in each st.
Next row widen every little ways by
working 2 G c. add two more rows
same way. then l row wider c. in
every c. Edge with rows of sin
gle crochet in white. Run ribbon
through third row of and draw up
TO fit Dally's head.
Am sure a dolly dressed like this
and hung on the Christmas tree will
please any little girl.
Best wishes.
LORETTA
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-09
sEAsoNABLE RECIPES.

= Dear Social Corner. S.stcrs:-It has
been Il long :ime since you have hesllu
from me out L have enjoyed reauing
the letters every week very mucn;
have been very busy of late WIN
Thanksgiving. house cleaning and 30
forth. AS some of the Sisters wanted
to hear from the old writer's and as
CHI istmas is coming l will seEd i few
recipes.
Doughnuts-One cup sugar, butter
l cup sour milk, L tcasp pooh saleratus,
IA teaspoon nutmeg and "A little salt.
Pork Cake-One cup sugar, 1 cup of
molasses, eggs, 1 pound raisins, IL
cups hot w&ter, pound pork, tea
spoon saleratus. ounces of citron and
spice to taste. Method: Chop the pork
cool. This Will make three small
loayes or two large ones. This makes
a very good cake.
Cranberry Pie-One clip of cranber-
ries cut in halves, l cup sugar, 1-2
cup cracker crumbs, IL cup raisins,
chopped; 1-2 cup water and a little
salt, two crusts.
helpful HinSs-f a newspaper is
put in the sink when You set a kettle
that is black On the bottom see how
much it will save washing the sink.
When stirring hour for thickening
gravy take FORK instead of spoon,
much better and quicker.
When soaking fish have tie skin
side UP. 1t will soak out the salt
Il PEEP OF STERLING.