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You are my guide tonight I whis
pered softly. Have you some plan
already devised? There must be in
slant action"
Hardly that; this has all occurred
so quickly, so Unexpectedly, l have
had no time in which to think. Isn't
it best to &c straight ahead, and run
the chance?"
| Past the guard yonder?"
Yes; / am not greatly afraid of
him! We have the word, and Captain
Fox and l were together when
passed here before. He will remem-
| Der me, and have no suspicion. Only
there may be officers sitting on the
veranda of the hotel"
1T looks dark and deserted from
here, and the hour is late"
True; l suppose all who are not
on duty are at the dance. Besides.
there is no other way in which you
can attain the stables. II am ready
to try it-are your"
/ answered with the pressure of my
hand on the fingers clasping my
sleeve. There was no response; nei-
Their were they withdrawn. She drew
long breath, and stepped bravely
forward. The way was clear, easily
followed even in the darkness. and I
walked close beside her. Within a
few yards of the fellow she gave vent
to little ripple of laughter, barely
enough to attract attention, and again
slipped her hand into the support OF
my arm. The soldier stood at atten-
ton, but made no effort whatever to
bar our progress.
We strolled on slowly, passing d.
rectly beneath the glare of the lamp.
We attempted to talk, but retain no
memory of a single word that was
uttered. My heart was beating like
an engine, and my throat was dry, the
fingers of one hand gripping the butt
of revolver in my belt. l was dimly
aware of the tremor in her voice, the |
pressing closer TO me of her slender |
figure. We passed out beyond the |
glow of the revealing light, to where
our eyes were able to sweep the dark
ened porch. There were dozen chairs
back of the rail, but none
we're occupied. She gave little sob
Of relief, both hands nervously grasp
ng my sleeve
Thank God" she said fervently,
now if we only have five minutes
nore!"
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HYGIENIC METHODS
ARE OF MUCH VALUE
Few Timely Suggestions May Be
of Great Value in Construc-
ton of House for HOGS.

(By W. J. WILSON, Assistant in Serum
Production. South Dakota Experiment
Station.)
Hygiene means health. and all
methods employed in keeping the herd
in healthy, thrifty condition, are n.y.
gienic methods.
If thinking of building new hog
house or remodeling the old one, few
timely suggestions may be of value In
the first place, locate the house in such
a manner that you may get direct rays
Of sunlight into every pen, as sunlight
is a most effective germ killer.
Arrange for a system of ventilation;
a hole cut in the roof is not sufficient.
Have plenty of pure air, but do not
allow the hogs to sleep in a draft.
See that the hogs have dry sleep
ing quarters. Hogs that are obliged to
sleep in hot, steamy pens without prop
er ventilation, are very susceptible to
pneumonia when turned into the feed
lot in cold weather. Plenty of exer-
else for the breeding stock is very es-
sential to the maintenance of good
health.
These points, together with good
clean food and plenty OF clean fresh
water, mean healthy hogs that have
OTIS OF resistance against disease.
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REAL MONEY FROM THE OCEAN
Fishing Grounds Yield Abundance OF
Profit to Those Who Can Take
Advantage of Them.

When one hears of the discovery of
a new gold mine one is very apt to
wink the other eye and hold trifie
| tighter to the pocketbook. Also, there
| is no very great rush to the scene. But
it is different story when some al
TRUST fisherman discovers new fishing
grounds and lets the world know of
it. Then there is real rush of fish
ing boats, for the owners thereof
know that such new discoveries are
often real gold mines
Such has proved to be the case with
the new halibut grounds discovered in
the Pacific. lying due west from North
Head. Wash. from 81 to 35 miles of
the mouth of the Columbia river.
These grounds. whose area and exact
location are yet unknown, probably
constitute a veritable bank lying i'm
mediately between two areas which
the bureau of fisheries surveyed with
the steamer Albatross last year.
They are reported to be from 80
to 95 fathoms deep and are beyond
the 100-fathom line given on the
charts.
A small vessel fishing out of Puget
sound caught $4,000 pounds of hall
but on these grounds in one day, the
largest single days take this vessel
had ever made. During the three
weeks ended June 2, 1915. over 100000
pounds of halibut were brought IT
from the new gold mines of the ocean.
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parent plant. The uses of sage are
well known. Thyme makes an excel
lent seasoning for soups and boiled
meats. the buds and leaves being used
for the purpose. Tender tops and
shoots of summer savory are often
mixed with thyme and sage, or per-
haps with marjoram. Summer savory
is grown from seed each year.
Another kind, known as winter sa-
worry, is perennial, and will live in
the ground year after year, and fur
nish lot of fiavoring and garnishing-
Marjoram can be grown from seed
planted in drills, and the plants
thinned to stand two feet apart. 1t is
the favorite dressing for fish, but is
also used in meats and soups. |,
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Cut-Throat Competition.

A correspondent of the New York
Sun informs the editor of that pa.
per that a rooster has been discovered
which cannot crow. It-or he-can
hiss, but the bright chanticlerical call
10 not for him.
Such are the marvels of science!
Each day it conserves a new strength.
cuts out waste. diverts energies into
useful channels. The matutinal salute
of the rooster has long been an exam.
pie of criminal waste and inefiiciency.
1t announced. at great expense of en-
ergy. perfectly obvious thing-that
the sun had risen. Boosters, besides,
have been in the habit of trying 70
scoop" each other. to score a beat on
the sunrise-as if anyone we're pas
sionately Interested in the matter
and the result has oeeL a distressing
series of Extras" called at a. N.
Cut-throat competition has killed the
rooster.-Philadelph Evening Led
ger.
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The result is that REINFORCED concrete
is the cheapest where concrete mate
rial is costly and is adaptable for pur-
poses where plain concrete is untitled.
The reinforcement must be properly
placed in order to develop the strength
of the structure. AS, for example,
lead a concrete beam to the breaking
point and it will be seen that the low
er part of the beam has pulled apart,
was in tension, while the upper part
has crushed together, or was in COM
preston. There fore, if a beam be
REINFORCED, the reinforcement should
be placed near the lower part of the
beam in order to take the tension.
else the strength of the REINFORCE
ment is undeveloped. In placing the
concrete. take especial care not to dis
place the reinforcement from it's true
position and to wholly and solidly
embed it within the concrete-Curtiss
Hill in Missouri Report.
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ANGULAR LEAF-SP0T
OF THE CUCUMBERS
Disease Quite Prevalent Through
out Eastern, Middle Western
and Southern States.

The angular leaf-spot of cucumber'
is a disease quite prevalent through
out the eastern and middle western
states. 1t was reported as having
been present the past year in Michi
gan, Indiana, Wisconsin and New
York, as well as the provinces of On
tario and Quebec, in Canada. The dis
ease has also been reported recently
from Maryland and other southern
states.
The presence of the disease is indi-
Gated by angular, dry, brown spots on
the foliage, which, by dropping out or
tearing. give the leaves ragged ap-
pearance. Although the disease has
been known for many years in the
field, and has been conceded to be of
bacterial origin, heretofore no organ
ism has been named as its cause AS
q result of experiments recently con-
Quoted by the plant pathologists of the
United States department of agricul-
ture, however, the germ causing the
disease has been isolated and identi-
fed.
1t was found that the disease is
caused by bacterial organism enter
ing the leaf through minute orif1ces in
the outer layer, wounds not being nee
essary to permit infection. Young
stems may become soft-rotted or crack
open, but no direct connection has
been found between the leaf-spot and
the soft rots OF the fruit. A heavy in
festation, however, often materially
reduces the crop by destroying the |
active leaf surface of the plants.
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rhs wonder was they had never at
lized It before.

ths wonder was they had never at
liked 1t before.
The longer l thought the more
began to dread the unknown dangers
ahead-the gauntlet we must run be
fore attaining the Confederate lines
We could battle pursuit, but If once we
came into contact with those irregu-
lars of the mountains-merciles ire
| sponsible-no one could predict the
result. / could skulk along through
the night, discard my horse, travel
| afoot, and thus avoid encountering
any OF those villains. ! was myself a
mountaineer, and knew the secret
trails. But with her beside me, the
two Of US mounted, such feat was
almost impossible / must find her
food and shelter, and we could not
travel on horseback without leaving
trail unconcealed TO be sure.
knew her of old; that she was strong,
resourceful, fearless-yet she was
woman to be protected from insult, to
be guarded against exposure; more,
she was the woman | loved.
But would she be in any less danger
If compelled her to return to Lewis
burg? She would be exposed to IN
dignities, to almost certain persecu-
ton from Raymond.
"Noreen." / said, turning my face
toward her. do you really think it
best to try this ride with me?"
You do not wish me to go?" she
asked, as instantly refining up. you
want me to return?"
mo. not that / have no thought
but for your own good. Only do you
understand the perils through which
we must pass in those mountains?"
Eyes, do understand" she an
swered soberly. land | comprehend, as
you cannot. the danger of my return
ing to Lewisburg. I will never go
back there; but. if you think it best
for US to part, l will endeavor to reach
Charleston alone"
You would rather go on with me?"
Il made that choice, but if you con-
slider me burden"
mo, it is not that, Noreen," l in
l0TTuptou, lOuCueu ny INC iCSictiui
tone of her voice. ut was of you |
was thinking, not myself Then We
go on together"
She was silent, her eyes on the
darkness ahead.
1T must be your decision" / in
sisted.
Il made my choice an hour ago." she
frankly.
| waited an instant, thinking she !
night say more, but she sat molten |
ess in the saddle. Just what her de- |
,ision signified l could not judge. 1t |
seemed to me that between two dan
,ers she had simply chosen the one
he deemed to be the lesser. /. was
lot affection for me, but fear of 9th
RS, which urged her forward. Grasp
ng her bride rein, | rode or through
he dark without another word. The
ecision had been made; now we must
10Th of us abide the consequences.
sss.s tTo BE CoNTINUEno-
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| and hardship, but every issue involved
house. 1t is too late to withdraw"
She paused as though unable to find
expression, breathing heavily, and hel
face sank until / could no longer see
her eyes.
"When-when ! told Colonei Pick
ney that-that you were my husband
she faltered, driven to it by my con
tinued silence, 81 spoke hastily, it is
true; for my only thought Just then
was the necessity for saving your life
/ felt that-that | could do no less.
and-and / desired 20 justify my &C
tion. They--they had to know why
did it; do you not understand? IL
am a Union woman; they have trust
ed me always, these men; even to
night they told me the countersign be-
cause of confidence In my loyalty L
| was the daughter OF an officer on
General Ramsay's staff. l could not
let those men think me traitor. II
had to tell them why it had become
my duty to aid you. There was no
other possible way; no other reason
which would justify me in such an
act; but-but that confession left me
utterly in your power"
in my power, Noreen! Surely you
do not think that l will ever take
advantage; that | will ever miscon-
strue your real purpose?'
mo! but will you live up to the OBJ
legation? Oh, you do not see the stu
alton at all! When | said you were
my husband l threw myself on your
protection. II burned the boats. |
am all alone now, unless-unless you
stand by me. My father is dead;
there is not one person anywhere to
whom | can go. If I remain here |
shall be placed under arrest before
daylight-charged with aiding your
escape; perhaps charged with aiding
you in your work-and have no
no defense. Tom, l must go
on with you'll"
could not ignore her plea, nor
would | misconstrue it. 1t was fear
which thus drove her to me; she had
more confidence in my kindness than
n their justice-that was the whole |
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put on the side boards or Tagging"
Concrete is either plain or REINFORCED.
One is concrete without any kind of
reinforcement and in which all the
stresses are carried by the concrete.
The other is plain concrete, re-en-
forced with steel bars, beams or other
forms of metal or material. Re-en-
forcement is placed in concrete in
order to take up certain stresses and
reduce the volume of concrete. Con-
crete is strong in compression, but
weak in tension, so if steel is embed
ded in the concrete in the proper
place to take up the tensile stresses,
great saving of concrete is effected.
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story. The poor girl was so fright
ened she had chosen blindly-she
| could perceive nothing, realize moth
ing, except the necessity for immedi.
ate escape My own resolve was in
slant.
do not say any more, Noreen." |
said soberly, but making no attempt
to touch her. II understand now You
mean you wish to ride with me? You
trust me fully?"
Il trust you; is not that enough?
All ask now is, do not leave me here
alone"
Her fingers clasped my coat, her
eyes suddenly lifted to my face.
Promise me that, Tom" she begged
brokenly ut will be all l ask"
Surely; we will go together" and
gripped her hands tightly in mine.
Whatever happens l will do my best.
But we must go at once"
Yes. and-and thank you"
We crept forward along the shadow
of the orchard fence, until we mingled
with the horses fastened at the hitch
ing rail. ! selected among them. as
best could in the darkness. two that
seemed well adapted to our purpose.
helped her silently into the saddle,
thrusting one of my revolvers into the
empty holster and then mounted N.Y.
self.
which way had we better go?"
asked, my face close, our horses
Along the south road at first;
there is cutoff just back of the old
school,"
And the pickets-do you know
where they are posted?"
AT the ford of the Green Briar-
he main ford"
There are none at Benton?"
No, ! do not think they even know
he river is fordable there; it is not
IN the maps"
We rode forward slowly. my hand
N her bride rein, keeping in the
'eeper shadows along the side of the
DAD. until we passed beyond the last
louse of the village. If the camp
7as not alarmed for another half hour I
ur pursuers would be given a hard
ask. Strange that the Federal 6
couts had never located the Benton
1rd. To be sure it was narrow, and
no value in high water, yet an ideal
lace for raiding parties to cross. and S
u those hills beyond we're full of +
lerrilla bands eager to strike quick t
nd get safely away. That they dared r
attack small bodies OF troops. and c
'pecially poorly guarded wagon o
aims, had been demonstrated more D
an on e, and this secret ford gave O
EN- easy opportunity. The Cowans n
rtainly knew Of its feasibility, and =
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CHAPTER Xxx.
A Step Nearer.

1.-THE stables?" l asked. "Wha
horses are there?"
Officers mounts; but there wer,
several others tied at the hitch raj
an hour ago. They appeared to b,
good stock; better even than the gov
eminent horses"
l could perceive them dimly, from
where we skulked in the shadow o.
the building. | took a step or two
forward. circling the house, SO as tc
better approach the animals along the
shadow of an orchard fence. | knew
she followed close at my heels and
turning, got glimpse of her fright
ened face.
| There is no reason why you should
worry" l said softly, taking her hands
| in mine. Now listen to me; your
nerves are all unstrung; this nights
work has been too much for you
too much for any girl. And God
knows you have done enough for me
already. Where are you stopping {?
Here at the hotel?"
Yves"
Then slip inside while there is no
one hanging around; and get safely to
your own room. There is nothing
more you can do. | will take one of
those horses yonder and be off, and I
know the country well enough to find
my way. Once in the mountains I
shall be safe. You will do as / say?"
To my surprise, she looked straight
into my face, standing motionless. She
seemed to catch her breath, as though
1t was difficult to speak.
"You mean that--that I am to go
to my room?" she asked slowly.
Certainly; that will be the safest
and best thing for you to do can
not tell you how grateful | am to
you; nothing | can ever do will repay
the service you have rendered me.
You are wonderfully brave girl"
do you think SO? Oh. but ! am |
neither brave nor wonderful. | have
scarcely known what | was doing; it
didn't seem as If there was anything
else l could do. But know now;
have no doubt any more-unless-
unless you refuse to let me-"
Il refuse! / do not understand what
could refuse. All that remains is for
you to go to your room. You will be
perfectly safe here"
How will l be safe here?" she
lsked Indignantly. DO you suppose
hey will spare me. merely because !
I'M woman? This has not been done {
n secret; there are too many who |
now my part in your escape to ever
eep the truth hidden. Colonel Pick {
ey will have to make his report and !
HELD himself from blame. There is {
OF an officer here who will stand {
penly In my defense. unless It be IA
aptain Fox. and he could noe help t
le ls it under such conditions you e
esire remain herey t
But do you realize what going with t
q VIII Inevitably mean?" t
Yes. realize-not only tie peril G
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Modern Dairy Barn and Concrete siIos.

There are two sides-inner and out
erin circular form for use in max
ing concrete structures. Both sides
are made in the same way, but the
radii of the forms being different,
they are not made by the same pat
tern. Make circular form by draw
ing circle of the size of the form
desired and laying boards around the
circumference of the circle. Nail the
boards lightly together and, with the
same radius, mark out the circle on
them. Then knock them apart and
saw them out along the lines marked
and again fasten them together, this
time securely. After enough forms are
made for section of the circular fig
ure, set them up, equally spaced, and
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1916-03-31
GARDEN HERBS FOR
CULINARY PURPOSES
Most Kinds of Plants Are Easily
Grown and Should Be ConSid-
cred This Spring.

Very few gardens have a good sup
ply OF herbs for culinary purposes, yet
most kinds are easily grown, and
should be considered when planting
the garden this spring. Europeans
make much more OF such things than
We do.
Sage and thyme are similar in their
manner Of growth. being propagated
dther from seeds or layers from the
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Mating Young sows.

1t is a good rule to mate young
sows with mature boar, one that has
done service before, and to use young
boars on sows that have had least
one litter OF pigs. In this way, to
certain extent at least, you avoid the
results Of immature breeding which
are sometimes had II both boar and
SOW are very Young.
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Sure of One Ihina.

The Town Council OF thriving
Scotch burg recently acquired piano
for their town hall. and appointed
three of their number to inspect and
report on the purchase The coun
cilors we're not musical experts. but
one-a Understanding down and ap
plying his eye to the several cornere
of the instrument. remarked I'm
nae Judge 0 music. but IN warrant -
= the boards are plumb"
Evening journal., 1916-12-28
Speculation
and investment
BY JOHN MUIR.
or New York, Chairman of the Rail
way Investors League

In the speculative fever, which has
taken hold of the United State, it is
quite natural that the sensational
phases should be emphasized more
than the phases which do not afford
the contrasts on which depends the
interest Of newspaper readers. Thus
the press was filled last spring, and
in the early fall, with stories of the
men who became millionaires on
shoe-string. So. now, and later on,
we will hear of men, who, through
reckless speculation. were reduced
from riches to penury.
It has been said that "the public"
was running the market which col
lapsed on the series of shocks admin
istered by the various peace moves
from Berlin, Washington and London.
There has been some criticism of the
fact that experienced speculative in
terests were on the right side of the
market when the break came. Few
stop to consider what would happen
to a whole country if there were no
method Of checking a public specu-
lative frenzy. The result would sim
ply be that the inexperienced specu-
lative leaders would run the engine
Of prosperity OFF the track, and Gre
ate a panic. which would make the
decline Of the past ten days look like
stumble compared with falling of
precipice.
While it is 1.-The public" which has
has given credit for placing the top
piece on the pyramid OF speculative
excess, il is an unfair supposition.
both to Wall Street and to the av-
I erage common sense Of the country
TO imply that the average thrifty cit
izen waited until the top before pur-
chasing in the bull market, which
has been created by the war There
were hundreds Of thousands Of thrifty
citizens. people who ordinarily do not
Evening journal., 1916-12-28

purchase extensively in thd
market, who were attracted
remarkable investment yieldsN
available by the war-panict
bought at low prices, and Wild
out before the peace panic.
1t is fortunate thing for
country that there is growing 1
the United States great arm
investors. solid and intelligent
zens. who are seeking for a safa
liberal yield on their funds, and
know that it is possible to avi
this liberal yield over periol
years by putting their money init
best types OF railroad, industrial
public utility corporations 4
people avoid the get-rich-d
schemes. and put their funds
sound constructive enterprise
faith in the future. Perhaps no
striking example is afforded tina
compilation regarding the gr
in the number Of railroad stock
ers made recently for the Rail
Investors League. There have
many factors working against
attractiveness OF railway inyestI
Yet, in general, people know
railroads stand for something L
BILE and sound. as compared Will
visionary schemes Of promoters.
is the growth in the number OF s
holders OF some leading systems
period OF years.