OCR Text |
Show Shy Amateurs. "Splendid spectacles." that Is the definition towards which athletics In England are gradually drifting. ;i..d Chiefly. It is to be feared, ujion tht current of highly trained professionalism. V The ordinary man, consclou of his own mediocre ability, is afraid to venture Into the field. North China Herald. NIGHT SWEATS, i CHAPTER XII Continued. "I am glad to meet you; you have come here to ask some favor of me; In what way can I serve our poor, distracted country?" "I am not soliciting alms. My business la of a i;trsonal order. I have a duty to perform. You may be shocked at first, but later on will thank me for it." M)sterloii8 words like these natur- ally caught and held the attention of the heiress of I.yndhurst. "Is it anything about my father? Has he been Injured?" Kite asked, quickly, remembering that the squire went away before Colonel John's horso was brought around. "Oh, no, what I have to tell you I doesn't concern Squire Granger. believed It my duty to expose an impostor." 1 am at a loss to comprehend, NO APPETITE, ISED Not that he faltered. He was made of the stern materia! are composed, such heroes as proved their desperate valor uo ler the Stars and Stripes, under the stars and bars of whom poets sing as they did of the lmrrortal six hundred dragoons in the awful charge at BalaWava. So Colonel John, at the head of his dismounted men rode out of Atlanta thai n oining. Intrusted wirh a dangerous duty. The Confederates having evacuated Atlan'a had hasttned to occupy such positions in the vicinity where they could best annoy the Federals. Thus mar.y hills were crownsd with their batteries, and the flag of the South floved proudly in full view of the Fer'era: camp, as If daring the men of Sherman to actual hostilities. A Confederate battery, possessing guns of more than the ordinary call "You have been fortunate In havber for those days, had taken up Its Mi t ion upon a certain rise of ground, ing a guard thrown around your loveHow It comes I do not a rough hillside as it were, and from ly place. know "then her quick eyes noted this coign of vantage seemed able to s the rosy blush that flashed over drop their shells into the Union camp countenance "but sometimes It with destructive results. The confusion of the first night and pays to have a friend, or it may be a scenes hourly the many desperate lover, among the Yankee officers." "Proceed" looking at the card occurring in the Georgia city had kept "Miss Stevens." Sherman from paying his respects to AISl uiui wits my name usee is this particular fortress until he himthe name I am known by among self saw a shell from it explode Johnston's officers. Sad was the day among the tents of an Indiana regiI ever ment. changed It to Ridgeway." Then and there he decided that the "Ridgeway?" echoed Mollie, controlling her voice with an effort, though enemy must be displaced from that she could not. help her cheeks from position before the day grew old, no matter what the cost. turning very white. "Yes Mrs. John Ridgeway. We Immediately upon leaving Sherman quarreled several years ago, and sepa- the colonel sought the quarter where rated. Our hatred is as hot as our the main "body of his regiment had lovo was strong. You see we espouse encamped. He addressed his men and every different sides of the great family quarrel. You are shocked at my dis- soldier knew what was the nature of the desperate mission that now enclosure, Mlas Granger?" be"Not shocked only surprised, gaged their attention. Not a man flinched. cause he he came here as a bacheThev had followed their beloved lor." returned Mollie bravely. of which heroes Mol-He'- LOHR, lir.5 W. MRS. LIZZIE Chicago, 111., writes: 13th "I take pleasure in writing yon these few lines, thinking' there may be other women suffering the same as I did. "I had my complaints for over n year, night sweats all winter and noapp'etlte. n I van. so far that I had to kit down to do my cooking, I was so run-dow- weak. "4 tried many different medicines and doctors also. Nothing seemed to do me any good. The doctors wanted to operate on me. "At last I wrote to Ir. Hartman. I told him just exactly how I was, and lie told me what ailed me and how I should hike Parana. "I did as he told me for four months, and now I am all cured. "No one can tell how thankful I am to him, as I had given up all hopes of aver getting' well again. "I am a widow and the mother of six amall children who depend on my support. 1 work all day and seldom get tired. "I took five bottles of Peruna in all. "Any woman wishing to know more about my case may write to me and I will gladly tell all about it. "I thank Or. Hartinan for what he has done f nr me." bued with the same grand rewcrlre. And Colonel John led them all Useless were the great guns now, since they could not be turned upon the tigers In blue who came swarming up the rocks as though each man w r imbued with the fires of fa nat cisz... The rattle of small arms began to be heard. It was not all on one side now Those who scaled the heigh's halted long enough to fire into the faces of their foes, and then continued their way upward to complete the work1 ith the bayoce:. The defenders of the battery were not lacking in numbers of bravery. Doubtless many af them had personally participated In some such siml !ar desperate assault In past battles where the Northern and Southern !.. km s measured their strength. That brave Southern spirit was shown on every battlefield of the civil war the world never produced better fighters than flew to the defense of Dixie land. Over the crest rolled the line In blue, and there they met the defenders of the battery. The earth fairly tremble:', with the thunder as the big guns were discharged, and more than one daring spirit, climbing over the rough ramparts was blown to atoms by the discharge. As more of the Federals clambered into view, and joined In the melee, it assumed all the properties of a fierce battle. Slowly the Confederates fell back before such a fierce onset human nature could not hold out against it. They knew they were deaten, but seeing a regiment hurrying to their assistance kept up the fight with a dogged persistence. Colonel Ridgeway deliberately turned the battery so that it faced the other way, and when the regiment in gray came within the line such a storm of shot and shell burst upon them that in a trice, as it were, their shuddering ranks had been pierced again and again, and demoralized by what they believed to be a destructive fire from their friends they fell back in confusion. Seeing this the Confederates on the hill gave up all hope of success; they threw themselves over the ramparts o. the fort and scattered down the hillside like a covey of alarmed partridges. Already a column was on the way to reinforce Ridgeway and his mer He was the hero of the hour. Colonel John had not come out unscathed by any means several bullets had cut his garments in their passage, for he had been a conspicuous object to the sharpshooters in gray who crouched aloft waiting to cut down all who wore the blue, and it was almost a miracle how he ever came out of the engagement alive. One bullet had done a little serious damage, but this adventure-lovinsoldier laughed and thanked his lucky stars it was no worse. (To be continued.) g Novel Scheme. A woman in London has hit upon a a novel scheme in establishing school for training young women in 'WiAiMERrri SCHOOL SHOES v "These men are all gay deceivers, cooed the artful schemer, having sent the poisoned arrow home. my dear," CHAPTER Battle Smoke. Mollie asked no questions desired no proofs but changed the subject, and for a short time carried on her side of a lively conversation on the prospect of Sherman being raught In such a trap as Napoleon entered at "WEAR LIKE IRON" Mayer "Special Merit" School Shoea are exprculy made for the hard knocks and severe wear of healthy, -- unpin j school children. They arc made of thoroughly seasoned upper leather and tough, and Moscow. At length the visitor took her leave, satisfied that she had accomplished her work. When alone Mollie gave way to her feelings. It was not that she cared for John she declared to herself Rid leeway, again and again, but her pride was humbled. She would keep the secret for the pre i nt, because It shielded I.yndhurst, but toward the man who had married her to save his life she meant to present a freezing manner, to cut him with her scorn. After all It was diamond cut dia- time-season- soles, the strongest and most durable material obtainable that's why they "wear like iron." Plenty of room for growing feet, sensibly shaped shoes, strong enough for the hardest everyday use, dressy enough for Sundays. Your dealer will supply youj if not, write to us. Look for the name and trade-maron the sole. k F. Boot Mayer A MILWAUKEE, Shoe Company wis. mond. She tecitu ft (UB SICK HEADACHE CARTERS flTTLE Positively Ciirfd by these Little Pills. They alio relieve Ma I trees fr, in Dynpf dtfrrtHon sndTno llrnri Eating. A prftrt remr edy fur DUzl'iPus, N nutifH.t, Dud n's, Drown! Taut I n the Mot, th, Coaled Tunirue, Pain in the Ida. TORPID L1VI 11 They regulate Una BowrN Purely Vegetable SMALL PILL. SUAL! DOSE. SMALL PRICE. PILLS. CARTERS Gemrne Must Bear Signature Fac-Simi- le Fiver PILLS. I REFUSE XIII. SUBTnUTiIi. had wedded for a mercenary motive, at the command of her father and why should not he he grunted the privilege of a Ht'le deception when his life wns at stake? Unnware of the havoc being made with his good name at I.yndhurst, Col John galloped to the city and reported at headquarters. Some urgent work was placed In the Confederates for his hands, NKMBtl the city were already opening their campaign of iinnovance and encounters with their flying squadrons joulil be counted on as of hourly occurrence. Mermen, 'ho soldier who had once .minti d such a Tearful picture of the war- - since come true, every word of It th.n his envious rivals for honors called him crazy, hnd conceived an ardent admiration for the man we have known as Colonel John, and recognizing his worth as a valiant solleader, did not dier and a dare-dev'lesltate to place In his charge such n unimmtOi as he would have trusted few men with. Kldgewsy recognized the gravity of his charge He knew that whether he succeed p or failed, when the bugles sounded the return he would com' back with a diminished hoel il V VH mi leader into the jaws of death during many a previous battle, and the prospect of immediate glory was enough to set their blood to rioting madly. Their advance was hidden for a time by a projecting spur, along which the blue line crept .ike a great snake, winding toward the rough elevation from whence came the thunder of heavy artillery that sent their destructive missiles whirling through space, to explode with deadly effect in the Federal camp. When the spur ceased to conceal their movements further, a halt was mado until every straggler had gained his position. Colonel John again addressed them in his own peculiar way, and not one among them but who burned with patriotic zeal at hearing his words. Then a shout burst forth, a mighty sound as of the hurricane tearing through the mountain passes a flood of blue coats sprang Into view, like the ocean bursting Its barriers. They spread out right and left, scattering so that the enemy might do less terrible execution with their great guns, should these be depressed In time to be:ir upon the advaii'lnr host household management and making them proficient in home duties. She advertises for the daughters of professional men, whom she takes into her family circle and provides each with a sum approximating $1,200, the average yearly salary of young men of their class and the men they are likely to marry. With this sum they are expected to cover the living expenses of two persons for a year, rent, taxes of all kinds, food, clothing and sundries, and to do it to the best advantages is the aim of every pupil. Weekly price lists are studied carefully and periodical trips to market are insisted upon. The girls are taught to cut and make most of their clothes, to cook toothsome dishes and make home attractive. Close to the Exercises. "Any man with a sense of humor.'' once observed Frank Daniels, the comedian, "can always find something to his entertainment if he will stand near the box office window of 'the in any small town and listen to the Rubes as they make known their wants to the man who peddles the tickets. "Out in Ohio one afternoon I was standing near the box office window a few minutes before the beginning of a matinee given by a friend's comA fine old boy from the bination. country one of the kind that sees about one show In two years approached the window, his roll in hand, and delivered himself of the following: "'Say, young feller!' (In a voice loud enough to be heard a block away.) 'Gimme a good seat! I want It right down the middle lane and close tip to the exercises!' "Harper's Weekly. npry-hous- Acrons the level ground they sjied. The Confederates above, amazed at first when this unexpected picture was presented to their view, hastily prepared to give them a warm reception, and before the Federals had gone more than half way to the foot of the hill the entire buttery was roaring out Its angry defiance, while the crackling of smaller arms sounded like n fierce accompaniment. Men fell here and there. Not a shot was fired in return It would have been useless; nnd Something Like a Gale. these men had reason to save their leuten.mt Hevnn of the Drake was ammunition until the fiuht reached talking at the New York horse show close quarters, when every discharge about rough weather. would tt !! Some one told the old storr about The blue line reached the foot of the winter day when It wns so windy the hill. that the crows all had to walk home. It began to vanish ns though swalI lent. BeVan laughed at this story, lowed up In some great bank of fog. saying he could see the black crows Soon not a raring blue coat was to trudtlng along the rond against the be seen upon the level oelow only wind. Then he went on: a few dead or wounded remained In "But that wind could have hru n view. nothing tO one that my boatsw-.iAh! whnt was that, clambering like talks nbout. a goat up the face of the height a "This wind." the boatswain declares, reckless soldier eager to win the "came on in the Ray of Rlscay aij It blew so hard that It took four men praise of his colonel. He was not alone a second. a to hold the captain's hat on. nnd even WA. a dozen, ten dozen were then It blew nil the anchors of the " upward ntcost In a line. Im buttons of his Coal AS SHE HAD BEEN ORDERED. PROOF FOR TWO CENTS. Left If You Suffer with Your Kidneys ansi Back Write to This Man. There recently entered the service of a Cleveland family a domestic of Scandinavian origin. She had never seen a refrigerator before, and the lady of the house, after Initiating her into its mysteries, instructed her never to leave anything old or left but to keep the over in the refrigerator perfectly clean and fresh by throwing the old things away each morning. The very next day the mistress, looking out of the window, observed something peculiar In the yard. "What is that, Sophie?" she asked. "And how did it get there?" "That is old ice, nla'am," was the proud response, "left over from yesterday. I t'rew it away lake you tol' me." Harper's Weekly. G. W. Winney, Medina, N. Y., Invites kidney sufferers to write to him. To all who enclose postage he will rehow ply telling Doan's Kidney Pilla cured him after he had doctored and had been in twQ different hospitals Domestic Cleared Everything Over Out of the Ice Box. Ice-bo- A Sensitive Soul. Owen Mudge was a very sensitive man. More than once at a harsh word he had forsaken profitable work and gone home for sympathy to his wife. One morning Owen started out to help Glenn Butler, who had bought a new machine and was prestump-pullinparing to clear a field. Toward noon Owen came back. Mrs. Mudge sighed and waited sympathetically for the explanation. "I just couldn't stand it," said Owen, rubbing his jaw. "When I see that stump-pulle- r twist them roots out, it reminded me so of the times I went to the dentist to get back teeth extracted. The first thing I knew I was limp as a rag, and 1 just ached all over and had to quit." Youth's Companion. for eighteen months, suffering Intense pain in the back, lameness, twinges when stooping or lifdng, languor, dizzy "Before I spells and rheumatism. used Doan's Kidney Pills," says Mr. Winney, "I weighed 143. After taking 10 or 12 boxes I weighed 162 and waa completely cured." Sold by all dealers. 50 cents a box. Foster-MilburCo., Buffalo, N. Y. n Caught Whiskers In Safe. In locking his safe the other night prior to his going home for supper George Edgemont, a paperhanger who lives at Jefferson street and Hermitage lane, Manayunk, shut the safe door upon his flowing whiskers and was held until released by his daughter, says the Philadelphia Inquirer. Edgemont had been out collecting bills during the day. Returning to his office he opened his safe and placed the money in it. He then threw the door shut, catching the end of his beard in the door. In the excitement incident to his odd predicament he forgot the combination and so could not release himself. With his chin A Real Schemer. resting on the safe he was discovFor six months she had been plead- ered about an hour after the accident ing with him to buy an automobile. by his daughter, who came to find "They are too expensive," he pro- what had delayed him. The safe was tested for the hundredth time. "If I broken open by a locksmith. bought an automobile I would have to cut down our expenses." The True Home. "What expenses?" she asked. Homes are not built of brick and ."Why, table expenses. For instance, mortar. It is the people, not the places, if I had an automobile I couldn't afford that make the homes; the face of a to have chicken every Sunday." smiling woman, the patter of tiny feet and the music of children's voices, She laughed. "Why, you goose! If you had an aye, even the barking of a dog and run down the human look of joy at our coming automobile you could enough fowls to have chicken every bring us the nameless charm that we day, to say nothing of big turkeys and call "home." nice roasting pigs. Why is it men haven't any brains?" And the next day he hustled around to the nearest dealer and ordered a racing machine. of the of the World has Just His Luck. been for a always simple, pleasant and "Well, old fellow, I hear that your efficient liquid laxative remedy of known aunt is dead." "Yes, she died yesterday," replied value; a laxative which physicians could the old fellow somewhat sadly. sanction for family use because its com"It is the way of the world. We must are known to them to be all die some time, and the old lady ponent parts wholesome and tndy beneficial in effect, was well advanced in years. She left a last will and testament, of course? acceptable to the system and gentle, yet I understood she was wealthy." prompt, in action. "Oh, yes, she left a will and testaIn supplying that demand with its exment," still more sadly. cellent combination of Syrup of Figs and "You were always a favorite of hers. Elixir of Senna, the California Fig Syrup Your name was mentioned, of course?" "Yes," he replied, "my name was Co. proceeds along ethical lines and reliee mentioned. I'm to have the on the merits of the laxative for its remark- The General Demand Well-inform- Not All There. Bleeker Your wife seems to have a mind of her own. Meeker She did have before our marriage, but she hasn't any more. Bleeker What's the answer? Meeker She has given me several pieces of it since we faced the parson together. mui W ccectac ceaicfWf n.-- B able success. That is one of many reasons why Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna is given the preference by the To get its beneficial effects always buy the genuine manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co., only, and for sale by all leading druggists. Price fifty cent per bottle. - -- yvy 'mrvrww ffir mvyyu WW WfWWWWW a , KMl ikMh iLviMA in l ui WW wv is most painful. What's good? SWOBS OIL Gives instant relief Removes the twinges. USE IT, THEN YOU'LL KNOW 25c ALL DRUGGISTS 50o. BALLARD'S SNOW LINIMENT Is a Quick and Permanent Cure for be-ld- T elam-befin- e Rheumatism, Cuts, Sprains, Wounds, Neuralgia, Headache, Old Sores, Corns, Bunions, Galls, Bruises, Contracted Muscles, Lame Back, Stiff Joints, Frost Bite, Chilblains, Ringbone, Pollevil, Burns, Scalds, and ALL THE ILLS THAT FLESH IS HEIR TO. Three Sizes, 25c, 50c and $L Sold by r.II Druggist. v i |