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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-11-03

| ceive objects yard or two In ad-
vance. l strained my eyes over Bar
beau's shoulder but could gain no
glimpse OF D'Artlgny. Then We
rounded a sharp edge OF rock. and
met him blocking the narrow way.
THE red devils are there" he said,
his voice barely audible. Beyond the
curve in the bank. Twas Gods mercy
l had a glimpse in time, or l would
have walked straight into their midst
A stone dropping into the ravine
warned me, and crept on all fours
TO where l could see"
"You counted them?"
Hardly that in this darkness; yet
tits no small party. 'Twould be my
judgment there are twenty warriors
there"
"And the fort?"
"Short rifle shot away. Once past
this party, and the way is easy. Here
is my thought, Barbeau. There is no
firing, and this party OF wolves are
evidently hidden In ambush. They
have found the trail, and expect some
cor else" said the other thought
fully. they lie in wait for an assault
at daylight-that would be Indian
war"
True, such might be their purpose.
but in either case one thing remains
true-they anticipate no attack from
below. All their vigilance Is in the
other direction A swift attack. a sur
prise. will drive them into panic. 'Tis
grave risk | know, but there Is no
other passage TO the fort"
"If we had arms. II might be done"
"Well give them no time to dis
cover what we have-a shot, a yell,
rush forward Twill all be over
with before devil among them gets
his second breath. Then it's not likely
the garrison is asleep. II we once get
by there will be help in plenty to hold
back pursuit. Barbeau, creep for
ward about the bank; be n savage
now, and make no noise until | give
the word. You next. madame, and
keep close enough TO touch your lead
er. The instant ! yell, and Barbeau
fires, the two OF you leap up and rush
forward Pay no heed to me-"
"YOu would have us desert you
monsieur"
at will be everyone for himself" he
answered shortly. II take my chance,
but shall not be far behind"
We clasped hands. and then, as Bar
beau advanced TO the corner, | fol
lowed, my only thought now to do all
that was required OF me. | did not
glance backward, yet was aware
that D'Artigny was close behind.
Barbeau, lying low like a snake,
crept cautiously forward, making not
the slightest noise, and closely hug
ging the deeper shadow OF the bank.
/ endeavored TO initiate his every mo
tion. almost dragging my body for
ward by gripping my fingers into the
rock -strewn earth.
We advanced by inches, pauslng
now and then to listen breathlessly
TO the low murmur Of the Indian
voices, and endeavoring to note any
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-11-03
CHAPTER XXX.
In De Bauuls' Quarters.

De TOnty never gave way an inch
as dozen soldiers advanced at Cas-.
sion's order
"Walt, men" he said sternly. otis
no time, with IroquOls about, 10 start
quarrel. yet II hand be laid on
this lad here I'm anger, we, who are ~
La Sales company, Will protect him
with our lives"
"You defend a murderer"
$50: n cOmrade Listen 20 me, Cas-
sion, and you. De Baugls ! have held
quiet 90 your dictatlon, but no injus-
tice shall be done 10 comrade or mine
save by force o: arms. know
naught OF your quarrel, or your
charges OF crime against D'Artigny,
but NE lad II going 10 have fair play.
He ls no courier du bois. 10 be killed
for your vengeance. but an officer un-
der Sleur de Ia Sale, entitled TO trial
and judgment"
"He was my guide; have author
ity."
"Not now. monsieur. 'Tis true he
served you. and was your employee on
the voyage bither. But even In that
service, be obeyed the orders of la
Sale. Now. within these palisades
he is an officer of this garrison, and
subject only 20 me"
DO Baugls spoke, bis voice cold, con.
'emptuous.
cTo BE coSTINUEDJ
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-11-03

recommend IL TO any woman suffering
from female weakness. You may pub
lish my letter if you wish. Mrs. JAMES
CoNLEY, 5l6 ST. Clair St Frankfort, Ky.
No woman suffering from any form Of
female troubles should lose hope until
she has given Lydia +. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound fair trial.
This famous remedy, the medicinal
ingredients of which arc derived from
native roots and herbs, has for forty
years proved TO be most valuable tonic
and invigorator Of the female organism.
All women are invited to inspect
the laboratory Of the Lydia Il.
Pinkham Med. Co., Lynn, Mass.
1t Is interesting and instructive.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-11-03
CROUCH on RATS"nn,na,, Rats. Rats. Mice; lug g.
LIGHTNING DID GOOD WORK
Cowboys indigestion Cured In Record
Time as the Result Of a Severe
Shock.

According 30 Mike Kcatlng, cow
boy employed on the ranch OF j. ii.
Boycc near Delhnrt, Tex, no remedy
can begin 10 compare with n stroke OF
lightning for curing indigestion and re-
storing n badly impaired appetite.
Kcating was standing by wire
fence when n bolt came kiting along
and knocked him over. He was un-
conscious for several hours, and II was
thought for n time he was done for.
Finally he opened his eyes and looked
about him. and his first words were:
SAY, you all. get me something to
eat mighty quick. I'm just about starv-
ing"
In the group around the cot was
"cookIo." who well remembered tho
hard time he had experienced for many
months In trying TO tempt Keatlng's
dainty appetite and not arouse tho
pnins Of which the cowboy was cter-
nally complaining.
"Whntll you havc-a poached egg
and piece Of buttered toastT In
Quircd cookie.
81 want some real grub. Bring on a
stew Of meat, beans and as much other
fodder ns you can stir up"
Heating ate the first big meal he had
been able 10 stow away for many
months, and what is more, he IL keep
ing up the gnlt.-Ncw York Sun.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-11-03
SYNOPSIS.

Adele la Chesnayne, a belle OF New
France is forced into marriage with
Commissaire Cassion. henchman or
Governor La Barre. who is plotting 20
oust La Sale and his garrison from the
frontier Fort ST. Louis. on the Illinois
river Adele had overheard the plotters
say she had inherited a great fortune
from her father and they had kept II
from her. La Barre and Cassion learned
or the girls observation-disclosures the mar
rage and the hurried departure OF Cas-
sion and a company for Fort st. Louis.
The bride refuses 10 share sleeping
quarters with her husband. She has
but one friend young Rene dArtigny,
a guide. He is chary OF helping her.
Chevet. the gir''s uncle, one OF the par
IT, is found murdered. A fierce storm
scatters and wrecks the boats. Adele is
rescued by D'Artigny. They learn they
had thought one another guilty OF
Chevet's murder Adele loves her res
cuer They hide from = search party and
with a new found frist Barbeau, pro-
ceed overland toward Fort St Louis. They
find hostile Indians besiegng the fort.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-11-03

rest will remedy Come, madame, 'tls
time we were within, and the gates
| closed"
"Is there still danger, then7 Surely
| now that we are under protection
there will be no attack
Not from those we have passed.
| but It's told me there are more than n
| thousand iroquois warriors fh the val
| ley, and the garrison has less than
fifty men, all told 1t was luck we got
through so easily. Ay, Boisrondet, we
are ready"
That was my first glimpse OF the
| interior OF frontier fort, and, al
though / saw only the little open space
| lighted by few waving torches, the
memory abldes with distinctness. A
| body OF men met us at the gate, dim,
| indistinct figures. few among them
evidently soldiers from there dress,
| but the majority clothed In the ordi-
nary garb OF the wilderness. Save for
one Indian squaw. not woman was
visible. nor did recognize a familiar
face, as the fellows, each man bcar-
| ing n rifle, surged about us I'm noisy
welcome, eagerly questioning those
who had gone forth TO our rescue. Yet
we were scarcely within, and the
gates closed, when n man pressed his
way forward through the thrOng, In
voice OF authority bidding them stand
aside A blazing torch cast its red
| light over him, revealing slender fig
ure attired I'm frontier garb, dark
face, made alive by pair OF dense
brown eyes, which met mine In a stare
OF surprise.
Back safe. Boisrondet" he ex.
claimed sharply, "and have brought In
woman 'Tis n strange slglf I'm this
land. Were any OF our lads hurt"
None worth reporting, monsieur
The man they carried was n soldier OF
VI. de la Durantaye. He was struck
down before we reached the party
There IL nm old comrade here"
"An old comrade! Lift the torch.
Jacques Faith, there are 50 few left
! would not miss the sight OF such
face"
He stared about NJ us, for an In
stant uncertain; then took n quick
step forward, his hand outstretcbed.
Rene d'ArtIgny" he cried, his Joy
finding expression In bis face. "Ay,
an old comrade, indeed. and only less
welcome than VI. de la Sale himself.
Twas a bold trick you played tonight,
but not unlike many another ! have
seen you venture. You bring me mes
sage from monsieur
"Only that he has sailed safely for
France % have audience with Louis.
I saw him aboard ship. and was bid
den 20 tell you 10 blde here IN patience
and seek no quarrel with De Baugis."
Easy enough 20 say; but In all
truth I need not seek quarrel-it
comes my way without seeking. De
Baugis was not 50 bad-a bit high
strung. perhaps. and boastful ~ his
rank. vet not 30 ill a comradc-but
there IL a newcomer here, n popinJay
named CasslOn. with whom / cannot
abide. An. but you know the beast
FOR you iourneyed west In his com
pany. Sacre. the man charged you
with murder. and ! gave him the lie
20 his teeth. Not two hours ago We
had our swords ont. but now you can
answer for yourself"
D'Artigny hesitated. bis eyes meet
Ing mine.
Z II fear. Monsieur De Tonty." he said
finally. "the answer may not be -
easily made ~ II were point of
sword, now, I could laugh at the man,
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-11-03

do my own work,
had TO hire il done.
/ heard so much
about Lydia f. Pink
hams Vegetable
Compound that /
tried it. l took three
bottles and l found
IL TO be all you
claim. Now l feel "a
well as ever | did and
am able 10 do oil my
DXVp yycrL .Uo;p 7
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-11-03

change in the posture OF the barely
distinguishable figures. We were
within very few yards OF them. 81
close. indeed. could distinguish the
individual forms. when Barbeau
paused. and. with deliberate caution.
rose on one knee Realizing instantly
that he was preparing for the des-
perate leap also lifted my body. and
braced myself FOR the effort D'Artigny
touched me. and spoke. but his voice
was so low II scarcely reached my
ears.
DO not hesitate; run swift and
straight. Give Barbeau the signal"
What followed IL % me a dellrium
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-11-03
HELP FOR .
WORKING WOMEN
Some Have to Keep on Until
They Almost Drop. How
Mrs. Conley Got Help.

Here Is a letter from a woman who
had 10 work, but was too weak and suf-
fered too much to continue. How she
regained health -
Frankfort Ky. y.-"I suffered so much
with female weakness that | could not
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-11-03
A Cold
Proposition

When you are Wheeling and sneez-
ing. coughing and hawking. you're
facing a cold proposition. Handle
itright. Hales Honey of Horehound
and Tar quickly relieves bad cases.
All druggists, 25cts. a bottle.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-11-03

Efficiency is the ability TO do work
well. md with dlsDntch.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-04
ENLARGiNa rHE HospITAIs.

When the work of enlarging the
Texas Baptist Memorial sanitarium
Is completed the facilities of Dallas
for the care and cure of sickness
will leave very little TO be desired.
IL is only comparatively few
years ago when facilities of that sort
were very nearly non-existent In Dali
las.
Tho construction of the st. Paul's
and Baptist sanitariums promptly
proved there was need for hos
pital facilities of high grade. Pa
tients began coming TO Dallas from
the other cities and towns OF the
southwest.
The two sanitariums were soon
swahlped, and they are having 10
provide for many more inmates
than they were at first ready to take
care Of
The St Paufs capacity has already
been doubled The same thing is
TO happen at the Baptist sanitariam
as soon as a campaign now under
way is completed. Dallas Times
Herald.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-04

more enthusiastic fans" but often
mere or less obscure to casual fol-
lowers of the game.
The New Universities Dictionary
being offered to the readers of this
paper contains supplementary die
tionary, giving an exhaustive list of
such terms. and defines them so
fully and clearly that anyone after
a little study would be able to read
Understandings the most difficult
OF the Sporting Editors passages.
The study of this list viii be found
not only entertaining but instruc-
tive. as many of the words Treated
therein have been borrowed by
writer's in the general field of litera-
ture seeking new and effective means
OF expression, and their use outside
OF the baseball column in the news
paper has come 10 be regarded as
beth proper and in good taste.
The expression "hugging the
hase," for instance. in baseball par
lanee, means that a runner is keep
ing close to l base fearing surprise
play. it also aptly conveys the idea
81 cautions attitude in any one Of
= number OF situations that can
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-04
saFE FARMING AND HIGH
PRICED COTTON.

Fecalne the world all prove q
tsemsly profitable to Texas farmers
nexs year Il the belief Of John Cor
ham. president ~ The Texas Far
mers' congress. whoao acceptance as
n member Of the advisory committee
OF the agriculture division 81 the
Teas Banker association has been
received b. william G.. Breg. Both
Mr.. Gorham and Clarence Ousloy. Of
the estention department 81 a. and y
College. realize quite clearly the
prDblem before the country." said
Ar. Bree. referring 10 Mr. ousIey's
bulletin urging the production OF
more food and feed IN Texas IN 1871.
"Mr. ourley's statement showing
an increase averaging forty PR cent
on thirteen articles OF food under
rather than over states present con
iitlons. This doubtless grows out
Of the fac, that he duotod prices for
some days ago, and took them from
the eastern papers. II may surprise
many 10 learn that corn and wheat
are higher In Dallas now than In st.
Louis or Chicago, aud that much
or more |. paid for butter and eggs
IN Texas riflea than In the east
Wheat was quoted Monday al $1.7s
in 81. Louis and at si.95 In Dallas:
the same day corn was worth 93c In
Chicago and $1I1 In Dallas. Oats
we're csc In Chicago and CSC I'm Dial
las. Tho conclusion is plain; II
Texas farmers do not grow their own
living they will have to pay moro
for food than the east does.
"t'nder these circumstances II Is
obvious that an enormous cotton
crop. such as is now promised. will
depreas the price OF the staple. and
the devotion OF SO much land TO It's
production VIII lessen the acreage OF
food and feed crops, further accen-
tuafing our present shortage and
forcing prices OF these necessities
still higher. This Is the message
which the business men Of Texas
would carry home 10 the farmers.
Mr.. Gorham as president OF the
Texas Farmers congress has an APP
probation OF the needs of Texas far
mers as few others. Ills Joining Is
another evidence that the movement
for Safe Farming is one 10 insure
the prosperity OF hIs fellow agrIcul-
turists."
Boaque County Will be visited jan
unry 15 by a party OF five, who Fill
urge the production of food crops.
II viii include a specialist of the Blu
reau of animal Industry OF the Uni
ted States department Of agricul-
|fure. an agronomist, horticultu-
rist. q home economist and live
stock specialist. They Will spend
the day as guests Of J. w. Butler OF
Clifton. president OF the Texas
Bankers association, speaking at
Meridian. Clifton and Morgan. Later
in the week McGregor, Gainesville.
Hamilton. Iiillsboro. Waco and
waxahachie Will be visited by the
party. In these counties they VIII
have the assistance OF Dan +. Graves.
Gainesville: w. w. Woodson, Waco;
j. NJ. Williams, Hamilton; q. w.
Newton, Midlothian.
During the week beginning Jan
%. the group win visit Ennis. Cor
slcana, Mcxia. Marlin, Taylor, Tenn
pie. Lancaster. Associated with
them In these counties will be Guy
NJ Gibson. sCorsicana; Il. p Duncan,
]. w. Mann and ]. Lee Davis, Waco;
|G. w. Glass. Marlin; X. j. Eckhardt,
Taylor; T.. l.. Downs ST.. Temple.
and II. j. Moore, Mt. Calm. Lime
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-04

bowels. From this mass of leftover
waste, toxins and ptomain-like poi
sons are formed and sucked into the
blood.
Men and women who can't get
Keeling right must begin to take is
side baths. Before eating breakfast
each morning drink a glass of real
hot water with teaspoonful of
limestone phosphate I'm 1t to wash
out OF the thirty feet of bowels the
previous days accumulation of poi
sons and toxins and to keep the en-
tire alimentary canal clean, pure and
fresh.
Those who are subject to sick
headache, colds. biHousncss, eonsti-
patton. others who wake up with bad
taste, foul breath, backache. rheu-
matte stiffness, or have a sour, gassy
stomach after meals, are urged to
get quarter OF pound OF limestone
phosphate from the drug store. and
begin praeticing internal sanitation.
This will cost very little, but is suf-
ficient To make anyone an enthusiast
on the subject.
Remember inside bathing IS more
important than outside bathing. be-
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-04
BASEBALL PHRASES
ENRICH LANGUAGE
New Universities Dictionary Defines
Terms Used la Pans"

Baseball, this oeuntry's great
national pastme, has come TO have
a language OF its own. The news
paper mep VINO fellow the fortunes
OF the various big league teams
throughout the season OF activity on
the diaaoad would not be able TO
tell their story II they did not employ
Lsanv words and expressions whose
meaning is clea- enough 70 the
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-04
Not a Bite of
Breakfast Until
You Drink Water
Says a glass OF hot water and
Phosph,te prevents Illness
an keeps us fit.

Just as coal, when it burns leaves
behind a certain amount OF incom-
bus.ible material in the form of
ashes. SO the food and drink taken
day after day leaves in the alimen-
tary canal u certain amount OF lndi-
gestible material. which if not COM
pletely eliminated from the system
each day, becomes food for the mil
hons OF bacteria which infest the
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-04

We have made another remittance
TO the treasurer of the national dem
oeratic campaign committec, bat he
is still calling loudly for more help,
Your name does not vet appear ON
the hist
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-04

England rcfuses 10 grant the new
Austrian ambassador to the United
States safe conduct 10 Qua shores,
LIST him come over on the DeasSeh-
land when she makes her next trip.
We vualau,se Epglana viii not stop
him on the way
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-04

Miss Jeanette Rankin, the con-
gresswoman from Montana. is young
land good looking She trims her
IoTn hats, makes her own clothes, ami
is a good cook. With salary of
$1,000 year she ought to be able
Ito support husband.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-04

easily be imagined. Students of Ian
guage Will find the dictionary of
baseball Incorporated The New Uni
versities Dictionary Of vital interest.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-04

II is said that every man has his
price. We feel that We are an eS-
eepiion TO that rule. nj the same
time We pray tho GOOD Lord not to
head us into temptation.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-04

This Is Monday. Spend the week
in such manner ns viii enable you
al its close ia SEQ that you have fol-
lowed the golden rule In all trans
actions With your fcllownen.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-04

Tho calendars win not be as eiab-
crate this year as usual. but 1t 10 a
consultation to know that they viii
still come free.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-04

chihuahua is again In the hands of
the Cafranza forces, but II is a lit
tie uncertain about their holding II
throughout the entire day.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-04

Considering how everything is
WORKING at the present time, IL does
seem that The baek-to-the-farni move
ment would become moro popular.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-04

Congress meets again today and
on tomorrow your Uncle Woodrow
viii map out their work for the SEES
sion.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-04

We don't know what VIII happen
when the European war ends, but
we arc moro than Wiling TO try a
few years OF Worldwide peace.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-04

Ing the hunting season It would seem
that 1t is hard matter for hunt
ers up there TO learn how to tell the
difference between man and u
deer.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-04

The progrossives are getting ready
ia re0rxanIze their party, with
Colonel Roosevelt and Brother Per
kina LETT out. The latter's cheek
book viii be missed in the new or
ganization.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-04

All Indications point to the arrival
or Santa Claus on stheGuic time.
loaded down with one OF the larg-
est and most handsome stocks he has
handled for a number OF years.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-04

When the first day of January ar
riyea some men win be forcihiy ini-
pressed with the fnet that their
Christlnas presents were costly
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-04

II Ii some consolation to know
that when the Lord said whose
ever lie included even members OF
the newspaper fraternity.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-04

our friends are advised that the
brand OF cigars we are In the habit
of smoking are now marked up to
five cents straight.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-04

For the next three weeks son viii
do anything mother wants done with
out whining aboHt II for an hour or
two.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-04

How Will you have your egg?'' Is
the way tho restaurant walter puts
II nowadays.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-04
EIGHT PAGES.

When prices soar. the consumers
roar.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-04

From the number Of persons Kill
ed Up IL Michigan and Wisconsin dur
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-04

cause the slim pores do no'
into the blood
poor health, while the h0v9
do. Just as soap and hot
cIeanses, sweetens and lres Y
skin, so hot water ana \
phosphate act Gu the s'oiss /
kidneys and bowels.-ta o''|
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-04

when you want to rent
or exchange anything, eau
ask for the want sd man.