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that was it-thlS had been Ca ASSIGNS
quarters since his arrival. and this
was his bag. the one he kept beside
him in the canoe, his private property.
Ny heart beat wildly in the excite
ment OF discovery, yet there was nc
hesitation; instantly | WAS upon my
knees tugging at the straps. They
yielded easily, ana forced the
leather aside, gaining glimpse Of tie
contents.
l discovered nothing but clothes n.
first-.aoccasins and numerous under
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS with q uniform.
evidently new, and quite gorgeous
The removal OF these, however, re
yealed a pocket In the leather side
securely fastened, and on opening this
with trembling fingers, a number OF
papers were disclosed.
Scarcely venturing to breathe, hard.
II knowing what l hoped to find.
drew these forth, and glanced hastily
ut them. Surely the mar would bea,
nothing unimportant with him on such
q journey; these must be papers OF
value, for l had noted with what care
he had guarded the bag all the way
Yet at first l discovered nothing to re
ward my searcll-there was q package
Of letters, carefully bound with q
strong cord. n commission from La
Barre, creating Cassion a major Of in,
fantry, a Number OF receipts issued il
Montreal, a list Of goods purchased al
st. Ignace. and a roster Of men com
posing the expedition.
At last from n corner Of the
pocket l drew forth a number Of close.
~ written pages, evidently the COVER
nor's instruction. They were traced
In SO fne a hand that I was Obliged
to return beside the fire to deciphei
detail, largely concerned with matters
Of routine. especially referring to rela.
lions with the garrison OF the fort, and
Cass,on's authority over De Baugis,
but the closing paragraph had cvi.
IDENTIFY been added later. and had per.
sonal interest. 1t read: use your dis
erection rs to D'Artigny. but violence
will hardly be safe: he is thought toa
well OF by La Sale, and that fox may
get Louis ear again. We had best be
cautious. Chevet, however, has nc
friends. and. I am told. possesses a
list Of the La Chesnayne property, and
other documents which had best be
destroyed. Do not fall In this, MOI
fear results. We have gone too far
to hesitate now"
took this page, and thrust 1t into
my breast. It was not much. and yet
1t might prove the one needed link.
ran through the packet Of letters, but
they apparently had nc bearing CT the
case.
Assured that I had overlooked moth.
ing. I thrust tho various articles back,
r~estrapped tho bag. and returned to
the outer room. Az l paused before
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-02-09

J am unccr strict order from ia Safe
not to oppose La Barre's officers. and,
even # l we're disposed to diso5cy my
chief, I possess no force with Which to
act. | have but ten mon Oh whom l
could rely. while they number over
forty" He leaned closer, whispering,
Our policy is to wait. and act after
the prisoner has been condemned"
"How? You mean a rescue?'
cay, there lies the only hope. There
is n man here who can turn the
trick. He is D'Artigny's cotnrade md
friend. Already he has outlined q nian
to me. but l gave no cement.
not oppose. Have you courage. ma
Game, to give him your assistance?
IT'S like to be a %desscratc venture. ,
l drew n deep breath. but with no
sense Of fear.
Yes. monsieur. Who is tho man I
am to trust?"
Francois de Boisrondet. the one
who led the Rescue party last night"
a gallant lad
cay. 4 gentleman Of France, a iar-
ing heart. Tonight"
The door opened, and the figure OF a
man stood outlined against the bright
err glow without. De Tonty was on his
feet fronting the newcomer, ere l even
realized 1t was Cassion who stood
there. glaring at rs. Behind BIN two
soldiers waited In the sunshine.
what Is the meaning OF this. NJ.
de Tonty?" he exclaimed. with nc pre-
tense at friendliness. "a rather early
morning call, regarding which I was
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the hre. someone raped at the door.
I stood erect. my fingers gripping the
pistol. which l still retained. Again
the raps sounded. clearly enough de-
fined In the night, yet not vio.ent or
threatening.
"Nho 10 there7" I asked.
"Your husband, my dear-FraMcois
Cassion."
But why do you GOMEZ 1t was the
pledge Of De Baugis that ! was to be
left alone"
"A fair pledge enough, although !
was not consulted. From the look Vt
your eyes, little difference II ! had
been. You are % sweet In disposltlsa
- sver. my dear; yet nsver mind that
we'll soon settle our csss now. I
warrant you. Meanwhile I an content
to wait until my time comes. Ills not
you | seek tonight, but my dressing
case"
@Your dressing caoefs
.Ay, you knew It well. Z brSwn
leather bas ! bers WITH NJ during -
Journey
:sAA0 whoeo = r neasisurf~
aDensatA - b1nk 4 ths Sleeping
49,. Pam 4 1T = me-, ssl : win
- = nsGAs.
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not even consulted. Have husbands
no rights in this wilderness p%aradise?'
"Such rights as they uphold" re-
turned the Italian. erect and motion
less. Il am always at your service,
NJ. Cassion. Madame and l have con.
vcrsed without permission. If that be
crime. l answer for 1t now. or when
you will"
It was in Cassion's heart to strike.
l read the desire In his eyes, In the
swift clutch at his sword hilt: but the
sarcastic smile on De Tonty's thin lips
robbed him Of courage.
"'Tis best you curb your tongue"
he snarled. "or I will have you in the
guardhouse with D'Artigny. ! com.
mand now"
80 I i hear. Doubtless you could CON
vict me as easily"
What do you mcan2"
"Only that your whole cfse Is = It's
sue Of lies"
"Pah! you have her word for It. no
doubt. But you will sing 4 different
song presently. Az. and 1t will be her
testimony which will hang the villain"
what Is this you say. monsieur
my testimony"
"Just that-the tale % what you
saw in the Mission garden st st. Ig-
mace. Sacre, that shot hits, does TT
You thought me asleep. ana with no
knowledge Of your oscapade. but l had
other eyes open that night. my lady.
Now will you confess the truth?"
Il shall conceal nothing. monsieur"
Twill be best that you make no at.
tempt" he snccred. his old braggart
spirit ~reassertins itself as De Tonty
kept silent. II have guard here to
escort you to the commandments Office"
You do me honor" I turned to De
Tonty. "Shall I 60. monsieur"
II think 1t best. madame" he replied
soberly. his dark eyes contemptuously
surveying Cassion. ITO refuse would
only strengthen the case against the
prisoner. NJ. Cassion will not, l am
sure. deny me the privilege Of accom-
panying you. Permit me to offer my
arm"
did not glance toward Cassioa but
felt no doubt rs to the look on his 4ace;
ret he would think twice before laying
hand on tbs stern soldier who had
offered me psotsctjsn. The guard at
tho door fell aside promptly. and per.
mitted ~ to pass. Some order wal
spoken in 4 low tone. and they fell b.
hind With rtaes Ut trail. Once IL the
open / became. for the 1rst time.
aware Of ir~gulsr rife 0ring. and OBJ
served IN sulpr1sss men posted upou !
narrow staging alony the side OF tha
log stockade.
rs the fort bling attackedr
asked.
There has bsen firing for on
days." no answered, 'sbut no real IT.
tack. Tho savages merely hide yos-
der amid the rocks and woods, an0
strive to keep a from venturing down
the trail. Twice We have made ~.
tie. and driven them away. but III
a ucelcss waste Of lighting" He called
to a man posted above tho gate: 'sHow
70 It this morning, Julesf"
The colder glanced about cauuocn
", kecpln. his head bclo-v cos4s.
CTO On cO3sTINNEAl
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-02-09
Against Women's Hioh Shoes.

There IS IL great cry in England
against the high shoes Of fashion, be-
cause OF the leather they consume, UNI
necessarily. One manufacturer an
loulces publicly that although he is
not in sympathy With the style he
must make them because women insist
upon having them.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-02-09
Xxx.
The Court Martial.

O0 NV0t We 1ud1s
De Tonty tool the paper from my
hand, glanced at it. then lifted bis eyes
inquiringly to mine.
"'Iis In the governors own hand.
How cal me this in your possession
II found it in Cassion's private bag
last night. under the berth yonder.
Later he came and carried the bag
away. never s~uspecting It had been
opened. His commission was there
also. Read II, monsieur"
He did 30 slowly. carefully. seeming
to weigh every word. his eyes darken-
ing, and q flush creeping into his swar.
thy cheeks.
Madame" he exclaimed A. last.
II are not whether the ma be your
husband. but this IL 4 damnable con-
spiracy, Matched months ago in Que.
Dec"
bowed my head.
beyond doubt, monsieur"
And you found nothing moreno
documents taken from Hugo Chevet?'
None. monsieur; they were either
destroyed In accordance with La
Barrels Instructions, or else NJ. Chs
sion has them on his person"
But l do not understand tie rea-
o for such foul treachery. What oc-
CURED back in New France to cause
the murder OF Chevet and this attempt
to convict D'Artigny Of the crime?'
sit here. monsieur" I said. my
volce trembling. -and I will tell you
the whole story. ! must tell you. for
there Is no else in Fort st. Louis
whom l can trust"
I told the tale simply, concealing
nothing. not even my growing love for
D'Arttgny. The man listening inspired
my utmost CONFIDENCE sought his re-
spect and faith. As l came to the end
for a moment he remained motioniess
and silent, his eyes grave with thought.
"'Tis q strange. sad case" he said
finally. "and the end 10 hard to deter
mine. l believe yon. madame, and
honor your choice. Tho case is strong
against D'Artigny; even your testi-
mony Is not for his defense. Does NJ.
Cassion know you saw tho young man
that nIghtf"
ne has dropped q remark Or two
which show suspicion. Possibly some
one OF tho men saw me outside the
Mission house. and made report"
Then he win call you NJ a Wit
ness. r. know the nature Of Cas-
sion his plan. OF trial y a mere form,
although doubtless he win ask the
presence OF Captain de Baugis and NJ.
de Ia Durantaye. Neither win oppose
him. % long 40 he furnishes the proof
necessary to convict. he win give his
evidence. and call the Indian, and per
chance . soldier or two. who viii
swear to whatever he wishes. II need
ed. he may bring yon IN Also to
strengthen the case. D'Artigny Will
make no defense, because he has no
witnesses, md because he oas Z fool
notion that 10 might compromise you
~ tellln9 tho .7hole truth"
'Thsn thsec II no hope; nothing we
0n d.
mo. madame; Dot now. I shall not
= consulted, ncf asked . b p1eseaG
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-02-09
ACTRESS TELLS c r

A well known actress gives the follow.
ing recipe for gray hair: To half pint OF
water add l OF. Bay Rum, a small box OF
Any druggist can put his up or you can
mix It at home at very little cost. Full
directions for making and use come in
each box Of Barbo Compound. It will
gradually darken streaked. faded gray
hair. and make 1t soft and glossy. 1t will
not color the scalp. is not sticky or
greasy. and does not rub OF. Adv.
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forced to. use a
cane. For these
disorders am
glad to say / used
Dod DIS Kidney
Pills. which proved
to be the proper
remedy. / am Ga
years young, feel
fl e and once
ro;,. c.npJ 0c
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-02-09
Books Of No Avail.

Eilly's teacher had written Il prob
hem in multiplication on the board and
asked: What table do you use for
this?"
1.-THE multiplication table," said
Billy. WHAT do you use for this?' in
quired the teacher.
You use your head" responded
Billy.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-02-09
kathcrine's Voice.

Mrs. Excl don't believe chat music
teacher can make anything out OF
kathr"ine's voice.
l.Nc- You're mistaken. He's made
Yer i hundred dollars out Of it a.
ready.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-02-09
Not Teaching Polly.

Mamn,n-Tommy, Is it possible that
| heard you teaching the parrot to
swear?
Little ~Tommy-No, mamma; I wns
Just telling ho- what she must no shy.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-02-09
81 YEARS YOUNG!

Mr.. S. +. Benton, Kerrville, Texas,
writes For several years prior to
1906 | suffered from kidney and rheu-
matte troubles. Was bent over md
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-02-09

Straight as an arrow. Dodd's Kid
ney Pills deserve great credit" Get q
Soc box ut your dealers to-day.
A generous free trial box will be
mailed II you send the coupon.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-02-09
Misconstrued.

M%isconstrued.
She-Ninter sports are SO fascinat-
Ing.
He-Well, don't lo0k at me. I'm not I
over Il summer sport.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-23

from Alamogordo. and IS stopping al
the Angelus.
Col Joseph 2. Evans. special agent
of the United States treasury depart
ment has returned from a visit TO
NOgales, Ariz.
A F. Nathan, OF the United States
Guaranty Trust company at the city
OF Mexico. passed through this morn
ing en- route home from an eastern
business trip.
NJ S. Feinberg, who is interested
with o. II. Baum and other local men
IN mining affairs in this section, IS
in the city from Chicago and Is stop
ping at the Angelus.
Walter Everett, general manager Of
the Pan-American railway, which is
being built through southern Mexico
into Guatemala. passed through e.
PasO this morning en- route TO the
city OF Mexico from an eastern bust
ness trip.
Judge Frank ". Parker, who has
been holding court IN Silver City dur
ing the past few weeks. summoned
the saloon men Of the city before him
and instructed them that II their sa-
looms were not closed as prescribed
by the territorial statutes on Sunday
in the future, he would enforce to the
limit the penalty. which Is SIS for
each offence and not more than is
days in the county Jail.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-23


ALas Peck, the Wild Onion school
teacher. Luke Mathewsla, wife and
eleven children, the deputy constable.
Jeff Potlocks and five hounds and
the Excelsior Eiddling Band The
dinner was an informal affair. none
Of the nests having been invited.
Under our present system OF COM
merce The cost Of 4 thing is regulated
generally by its size and weight, but
a small, slim wife still costs as much
as a large fat one.
The postmaster cannot get much
sense out Of what is on most Of the
postal cards that 90 and come through
the mail
The Hogwollow postmaster says
the government did the right thing in
that they have been too cheap all
along.
If some candidate would have It IN
his platform that he was against
everything he would have a following
Sidney Hooks was tried for dis
turbance Of the peace at Bounding
BillOws Tuesday morning. By a care
ful selection Of a jury to try the case
Sidney was found to be not guilty
The Hogwallow Improvement asso-
citation has called meeting for next
Saturday night at which time steps
viii be taken to raise n fund to buy
some extra chairs for the pOstoffice-
The winter rush OF all-day visitors at
the postoffice is now coming on, and
with extra chairs on hand. a great
many more persons could be encour-
aged to locate there during the win
ter.
Slim Pickeus has entered politics
having operated a lemonade stand AZ
the candidates speaking in the Calf
Ribs neiehbOrhoOd recently.
a person can live in hope but not
on II
Cricket Hicks sat out IN the sun the
other day and after watching a drove
OF ants at work for awhile got Up
md went out TO look for himself
lob
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-23
roLook Young Quickly
For Special Occasion

How often have you fused and puttered
with your face on the eve Of some impor-
tant social event when you Wanted TO
look your prettiest, and try what you
would you just couldn't get the desired
result Next time your face becomes IN
ruly, exhibiting a czrgworn and saEgy APP
Dearance. and crisscrossed with fine lines
here's something that viii quickly trans
form II into one Of youthful FRESHNESS
Just get an ounce OF powdered saZoIlte
1t your druggists, mix this with about
hef pint OF witch haz5l and battle your
face in the solution for two or three min
utes- Immediately after you feel firm
ing Up" OF the skin and underlying tissue.
which naturally irons out the little wrinl5-
les, worry marks and labbIness The
face are So improved. sou viii be CAD
you heard Of this simple and harmless
netnod.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-23
HOW DOCTORS TREAT
COLDS Aid GRIPPE

Ask any physician or druggist and
ne VIII tell you that the best and
only effective remedy for a bad cold.
sore throat OF Ia grippe IS what he
calls e brisk calomel purge" which
means a big dose Of ealOmel at bed
time. But as the old style caIomeI
has some very unpleasant and dan
Gei Gus Qualit-es p4ysici-ns and drug
glsts are now recommending the i'm
proved nauSealess calomel. called
-Calotabs," which is purified and re-
fined from the sickening and danger
Gus effects and whose medicinal Vir-
tues are vastly improved.
One Calotab on the tongue at bed
time with q swallow OF Water-that's
all No salts. no nausea nor the
slightest interference with your diet.
pleasures or work. Next morning
your cold has vanished and your en-
tire system Is purified and refreshed.
CalOtabs are sold only in original
sealed packages. price thirty-fiv
cents Your druggist guarantees Cal
otabs BY refunding the price II you
are not delighted.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-23
SORE THROAT
Colds, Coughs Group and Catarrh
Relieved in Two Minutes

Colds, Coughs, Group and Catarrh
Relieved in Two Minutes
Is your tn cat sOre2
Breathe Hyomei.
Have you catarrhE
Breathe HyOmeL
Have you q cOUEhz
Breathe HyOmei
Have you a cOld2
Breathe Hyomei.
Hyomei is the one treatment for
all nose. throat and lung troubles. It
does not contain any cocaine or NOR
phine and all that is necessary is to
breathe il through the little pocket
inhaler that comes with each outfit.
a complete outfit costs but little at
druggists everywhere and at Kelly &
Pollard, and HyOmei is guaranteed
to Danish catarrh, Group, coughs
colds. sore throat and bronchitis or
money back 4 Hyomei inhaler lasts
a lifetime and extra bottles Of Hy-
omei can be obtained from druggists.
Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-23
I'm GETTING tired Of these eter-
nal dates that you keep max
4 ing" Warren said disagree

80 n GETTING tired OF these eter-
nal dates that you keep max
L ing" Warren said disagree
ably
We'll, Warren. either you must &C
/. cept peoples Invitations and ask them
here in return or you must give up
having friends"
Now. that's a ridiculous state
ment.r
why. no, It isn't, dear; not at all"
at certainly is"
well. don't agree with you"
"Of course you don't. simply be-
cause you don't want to"
Warren, that IS terribly unfair"
We'll, why can't we make life q
little more spontaneous? Why can't
we do things on the spur of the mo-
ment2 That's the only way to have
at would be nice" sighed Helen;
"but it would be so hard to see peO-
pie that way"
TT seems hard because we aren't
But other people might not under
stand Il at all"
They'd have TO take Us as we are
or give Us up"
But you wouldn't want to do that,
'Sure 7 would. II they weren't
real friends. real enough TO under
stand our way Of doing things, what
would be the use Of hanging on to
'.WeII, Warren" said Helen prac-
tically, 'inasmuch as we have made
Eliis enga cement for tonight, you'd
better get dressed. We can talk about
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-23
Thousands VIII Avoid
Annoying Catarrh This Winter

That is why = thorough course OF
; S. g. the unequaIled blood rem
sdy, does 50 much good right now.
his remedy goes to the very source
Z the disease and by purifying and
leznsing the blood. eliminates the
-erms OF Catarrh. and drives them
rom the system
Begin this treatment today, and
gu viii be thankful for the wonder
n relief you viii enjoy this winter.
= S. S. is sold by druggists every
here. and has been on the market
OF more than fifty years. Be sure
nd get the genuine s. S. S. Our
Jedical Directors will gladly give you
xpert medical advice about the
reatment OF your own case, without
barge. Write today to Swift Speci-
ic Co., z61 C.. Swift Laboratory, At
lantas GeorEia--Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-23
z YAM SIMS is back from the cir
" Gus at Tickville. The parade

3 TA-A o441o is OaCk from me CIT
/ " Gus at TickviLe. The parade
4 was nearly mile long, as the
camel did not feel like walking fast
Isaac Hellwanger had the coroner
and the doctor to help him fix up his
viii this week. It appears from the
instrument that if his wife marries
after he dies she does not get any OF
his property but that II she marries
be- ne -es she gets all she asks.
Luke Nathewsla has been sitting
in the doorway at the pOstoffice for
the past several days and has stopped
all traffic between the interior Of the
office and the outside world
Columbus Allsop has 4 good dog TO
trade for something else useful This
viii cut his number down to seven,
but he says he mas to do It, as he Is
afraid he could not make q good liv-
ing for all Of them this winter, and
at the same time look after his fam
ily-as is required by low.
Washington Hooks has got back
from prospecting. tour through the
woods OF the Gander Creek bottoms
and reports a bOuntiful crop Of au-
tumn leaves
Cricket Hicks. who recently took
two boxes of pills sent him by a large
factory IN the east, has been asked
for a photograph Of himself. 1t viii
appear in an almanac to be issued by
the company and Cricket has ordered
several extra copies.
The Dog Hill preacher is becoming
very popular with even those outs e
Of his cOngrega ton, and had company
present were: Washington Hooks
Ellick Hellwanger. wife and seven
children: lobe Moseley and family,
Cricket Hicks. Yam Sims, RAJ Barlow,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-23
I BEGAN To
TAKE CARDUI
And Soon Saw That II Benefited Me- y
Writes This Kentucky Lady.
Read Her Statement.

Clifton Mills, Ky.-8Irs. C. ".
Woods. Of this place. writes: About .
years ago I got in very bad health. I
got thin. weighed only 81 lbs. and I
am tall. too. I had dreadful pains in
my left and right sides. I then
had in attendance DR.. -. who gave
medicine for about a year. which did
me no good. He then told me to take
Cardui He said he thought It would
benefit me more than anything I could
take.
I would get so bad off I couldn't do
ny work at all. and I was confined 70
my bed part Of the time, and suffered
most Of the time; sometimes awful
then began to take Cardui
and I soon began TO see that Il bene-
flied me. It eased my pains and the
enlargement went out OF ny
and I have been steadily getting bet
ter ever since.
am now in better health than I
have been since I first took sick, an
stout and can work all day long.
I certainly an getting my former
health back and I have a good color
and feel better than since I got sick.
I now weigh 113ls lbs"
II you suffer from any Of the all
meHts SO common TO women. try Car
dui the woman's tonic.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-23
A Little PreeautiOn Right Now Save.
IInfnld Arnnranre

You who have been afflicted with
Catarrh, know that with the frs
signs OF cold and damp weather the
disease will promptly return. and re
main an unwelcome guest as OF yore
Why not save yourself the suffer
ing and inconvenience which your
experience tells you is IN store for
you
Avoid the folly OF waiting unti
the disease has you within It's grasp
again.
Proper treatment IS worth a great
deal more right now than later. Ca
tarrh cannot be permanently cured
by local treatment with SPRAYS.
douches, ointments. washes. etc
science has proven that the disease
IS in the blood.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-23
TELL YOUR PARENrs.

I am 19 and have been married
since June unknown TO my pa
rents. Ny husband is now away
with his regiment, as he is an
officer, and my parents are trying
to force me to go about with a
young man they have selected for
me. Now. Miss Fairfax. I do not
want to 90 about with this young
man; but, on the other hand.
do not want my marriage re
vealed. Ny parents have not seen