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Show A TALE OF CIVIL STRIFE &c RANDALL PARRISH ftLUSTRATIONS t T cofiYicir AC.rtf CllM I bCO. CHAPTER I. On 8peclal 8ervlce. It was already growing dusk when the Staunton Battery of Horae artil-lery returned wearily to camp after hours of bard field drill, the men ever conacloua that no evolution, however trivial, waa being overlooked by "Stonewall" Jackson, sitting astride his sorrel on a little eminence to the Union forces In Green Briar, and also more complete Information regarding those Irregulars who are In sympathy With us, as well as the character of their leaders. Judging from the recommendation given you by Colonel Maitland I felt that you were peculiarly adapted to render this service. However, Sergeant Wyatt, I propose stating plainly that this njsy prove an exceedingly dangerous detail, and if you decide to accept It, it must be done as a volunteer. He paused questlonlngly, and I drew a quick breath, realizing suddenly the seriousness of the situation and the importance of my decision. 1 am perfectly ready to go, sir." Ewell broke In impatiently with his voice. May I. ask if It be generally known In Green Briar that you are enlisted In the Confederate service?" "To but very few, sir," I answered, turning to look across at, my unexpected questioner. "To none I am at all likely to encounter. My mother and I left the county at the first outbreak. My fathers affiliations were with the Union element." Most fortunate. Nothing could be better, General Jackson. The sergeant can very safely travel as a Federal officer In search of recruits. The matter of papers can, of course, be easily arranged." Jackson turned toward his aide. What Federal troops are now garrisoning Charleston, Swan? An Ohio brigade, with a regiment of Pennsylvania cavalry. There Is also a company of heavy artillery outside the town." The commander leaned his head on his band. It was not my original plan to send you into the lines of the enemy In a Federal uniform. However, General Ewells Judgment Is probably cor rect 'Have you a late army list there. Colonel Swan?" Yes, sir. Issued the fourteenth. He turned the pages slowly, leaning forward to the light "Here Is a Lieutenant Raymond, Third U. S. cavalry, reported on recruiting detail. - His regiment Is stationed at Fairfax Court House." . "He will answer as well as any other. It is scarcely probable the man would be known In that remote section. What is the full name? and where Is be from? "Charles H.; appointed from Ver- If you ' "Wyatt," he said kindly, ever desire to change your arm of the service, you are the kind of man I want to ride with me." I smiled in appreciation, but before I could answer, the man who bad been sitting silently In the corner arose, and stood erect In the light The gleam of the lamp Instantly revealed his face, still shadowed by the wide hat brim, the firm, bearded chin, the gravely smiling eyes. "General Ashby, he said with quiet dignity, "Sergeant Wyatt, I am sure, performs this Important duty without thought of reward. It Is the South that has need of such men In every branch of her service. He came forward, and extended his band cordially. "I am General Lee, and am very glad to greet, and wish God speed to the son of Judge Wyatt. If you return in safety, you will report to me In person at Richmond. General Jack-sowill so arrange with your battery . commander." , , They were all upon their feet, standing In respectful attention. I murmured something, I scarcely knew what, bowing as I backed toward the door. And this was Lee Robert E. Le- e- this mnn with the kind, thoughtful face, the gentle voice, the gravely And he bad considerate manner. greeted me In words of personal friendship, had spoken to me of my father. I know I straightened to sol dlerly erectness, every pulse thrilling with a new resolve. A moment I stood there, my eyes on the one face I saw before me, and then went out into the darkness. The orderly closed the door. n left, hla Btern face unrelieved by even the semblance of a smile. The winter quarters of the Staunton artillery were slightly off the main iroad and I remained for some time overseeing the care of the horses be ifore approaching the but where the noncommissioned officers had mess. !We were all of us still at the table, discussing the Incidents of the drill, when a lieutenant appeared suddenly i In the doorway. t "Sergeant Wyatt?" he Inquired briefly, I arose to my feet. CHAPTER II. "Here, sir, I answered In some surprise. ' to An Unwelcome Companion, You are requested report to In the chill of a cold, gray was it .General headat Jackson his once; , morning that I rode into Strasburg, quarters for tonight are at Coulter's Jogging along at the rear of a squadfarm, on the dirt pike. You will ride ron of Fifth Virginia cavalrymen who , your own horse." chanced to be headed for the same Five minutes later I was guiding place. These found quarters in the . my own horse down the dark road. town, but I proceeded a mile or more : bending low In the saddle, obsessed south on the valley pike, until I . with a feeling that this mission, reached a single-roomecabin, heavy whatever it might turn out to be, wooden shutters barring the windows promised a change In my fortunes. the door closed and securely fastened. It was an ugly path, rutted deep by The place to all appearances was de. artillery wheels, and dangerous for serted, and had been for a long while. the horse. 1 was an hour reaching situated scarcely a hundred Although the Coulter house, a double log cabin, feet back from the valley turnpike, some fifty feet or more back from the which was never without Its travelers, road. It was with some difficulty that and along which armies marched and I made my way through the obstruct-- . the surroundings countermarched, Ing guard to the steps, where an officer were those of a remote wilderness. I - took my name at the closed door, dls-- ' dismounted, and leading my horse, appeared In a sudden blaze of light pressed a difficult passage through the and I stood there silently In the bushes. To my surprise the rear door shadows waiting. stood slightly ajar, and my eyes per Ten minutes must have elapsed becelved the movement of an fore the door opened again and I shadow within. beard my named called. It was a "Hello there! I called out, yet InInrough appearing, commonplace stinctively drawing a step backward. ferior. A sturdy fire burned In the Is there any room here for a tired fireplace, and three lamps Illumined man? flie scene, revealing the presence of The tall, angular figure of a mounfive men, among whom I Instantly taineer Immediately appeared In thr ' recognized Ewell, Ashby, together doorway, and a gray, wrinkled face, Y,wlth Jackson, and bis chief of staff. bearded, looked forth, the scraggly ' The fifth occupant of the room sat eyes glinting and filled with susalone In one corner, his face partially picion. 'concealed, revealing little other than 'Wsl, who be ye, an whut do ye a fringe of gray whiskers. Jackson, mont" want yere?" seated behind a table littered with "Colonel Swan will arrange the "I am a soldier, I replied, rather papers and maps, glanced up at the necessary papers and equipment Or not particularly pleased with shortly, announcement of the orderly, and I derly, have Major Kline step In here mans appearance or manthe either . came to attention, my hand Instantly ner. "Myself and horse are about lifted In salute. The generals stern worn out. I mistook this for a deblue eyes surveyed me Intently. serted cabin. ' "Sergeant Wyatt, Staunton artil"Whar be ye bound? an whut may lery?" alone? be up to ye "Yes, sir." 1 smiled, endeavoring to retain my "How long, may I ask, have you temper. been In the service?" "See, here, friend, I returned short"Since May, 61, sir." "I have as much reason to ask ly. "Ah! Indeed. And your age?" you such questions as you have me. sir." "Twenty-four- , However, I am willing enough to anHe made some remark aside to the swer.- I am on furlough, and am gowho nodded to and aide, back, potnted ing home across the mountains to see a map before them. Do you know Raleigh my folks. "You are a younger man In appear- county?" ance than I had expected to see, serThe man, who was now standing upgeant," Jackson said slowly. "Yet I In the doorway, one hand gripright have learned within the last year to barrel of a musket, the early the ping have confidence In young men. War morning light on his withered face, Is a swift developer of manhood Your stared unwlnklngly into my eyes. colonel speaks of you In the highest "I rather reckon I do, young man, terms and Informs me that you are he replied slowly. "Fur I was raised a native of Green Briar county." up on the Green Briar. What mout "Our home was at Lewlsburg, sir. be yer name?" , ' "Then you are doubtless Intimately Cowan," 1 answered promptly, my acquainted with that section? mind Instantly alert, and aware I had "Very well. Indeed, general. made a mistake." Jackson sat motionless and In si"Ho! Ye dont sayj One o ol Ned lence tor what seemed a long while, Cowan's boys?" his grave eyes on my face, but hts "No. 1 am a son of Widow Cowan, mind evidently elsewhere, one hand over on Coal creek. unconsciously crumpling a folded pa "You Are There was not the faintest glimRequested to Report to In the cold, blue eyes, no evidence per. Ashby moved his chair, causing mer General Jackson at Once. it to crunch noisily on the floor, and of any recollection In the wrinkled the commander aroused at the un- at once. Ah, Kline, have you among face. Ills Jaws rose and fell on the usual sound. your trophies of war a Federal lieu- tobacco which extended his cheek. "By any possibility are you related tenants uniform which will probably "I dont reckon Ive been over that to Judge Joel Wyatt?" be questioned fit this man?" way fer nigh on flrteen year," he said ( "I believe so, sir," and the officer at last reflectively. "An somehow 1 ' slowly. "He was my father, sir. He has addressed ran bis eye appraisingly don't Just recall no Widow Cowan over my figure. "Any particular regi- but I know ol Ned mighty well. Hes . been dead two years. "I regret to hear It Your mother. ment?" took to the brush with his whole breed was a Farqu-ba"Third United 8tates cavalry. Have since this fracas started, an som , unless I am mistaken, of North Carolina?" It pressed and sent here at once, se- cusses burned his house, an sent the "Yes, sir she has returned to her curely wrapped, together with saber ol woman after em. Its plumb hell old home." and revolvers. 8ergeant, do you d In Green Briar. Maybe yer a Cowan, "The best of southern blood, gentle- sire a better mount? d If ye look like eny o but I'm d men," be said smilingly, glancing to"No, sir, my horse Is fresh and a thet outfit ever 1 see afore. What ward the others, but with watchful good traveler." part o' the army wus ye with?" "Then that will be all. Kline; ex- . "Sixty-fifteyes Instantly returning to scan me. Virginia Covington "Was she driven out of Grenn Briar cept, of course, cofimlete Federal cav- company, Captain Daniels." the state of unrest In that sec- - alry equipment for the horse. The older man chewed awhile In si, by tlon?" The officer saluted and disappeared, lence, evidently Impressed with the "In a measure yes," I replied the door instantly closing behind seeming frankness of the reply. promptly. "It was hardly safe for her him, cutting off the hum of voices Wal, ye mout be a Cowan, o' to remain there alone. The county Is without There was a moment of si- course," be admitted reluctantly. filled with Union sympathizers, and lence. "Enyhow I reckon It don't make no k roamed over by bands of guerrillas, "You had better retain your present great difference, fer If ye be goln ter claiming allegiance with both sides, dress until after you leave the valley," Green Briar we kin ride awhile but sparing no one. At present, I counseled Jackson, slowly. Two Is better than one these "Swan understand. Federal troops have been will furnish you with a pass, which days. Hitch yer boss out thar In the sent there from Charleston and are should be carefully destroyed after scrub alongside o' mine, an then come In control." , passing our pickets at Covington. It In yere. Weil eat a bite fust, an' then "Your Information is partially cor will be of no service to you beyond lie down a spell, fer I've been but In order to perfect plans that point My best wishes for your most o' tber night myself." , rect; now contemplated I require a still success, 8vrgeant Wyatt" Ills voice was hardly as cordial as He stood up, and 1 felt the firm his words sounded, but 1 felt It best more definite knowledge of existing conditions. I need to know accurate- - grasp of bis hand. Then Ashby grip- to accept the rather, surly tovllatlou. 1 led my horse down the dim path In I) the number and distribution of the ped my shoulJer. high-pitche- d v- ! wbere dicated, until I came to a rangy. animal other I bad sorrel was securely hidden. but Juat a Into trap, stepped blindly deterwhat kind I could not as yet confis mine. 1 must win the man I could. The dence, and learn what to be, fellow, whoever he might prove concealment In was evidently be spy, Whoever he might prove to deserter-bo-y- ond or scout, bushwhacker all question he possessed Intimate knowledge of the country lying He knew the beyond the Alleghenies. and was acthere, conditions existing Once hie quainted with the people. prosecured, be could fully confidence with the viding his sympathies were cause of the South, as was most probbe of the able, his information would Reticent as he was, utmost value. a silent, suspicious and could surely he mountaineer, typical be induced to let fall some scrap of Information. And somewhere along the way an opportunity must surely arise whereby I might escape from his company, if such a move became really desirable. Revolving these thoughts rapidly In caremy mind, I returned to the hut, bundle the containing fully bearing the federal uniform tucked under my arm. The gaunt mountaineer, busily dose-mouthe- h ter-gethe- Dr.W.E.Warm YEAR AGO THIS WEEK Oct 18, 1914. Pllne Severe fighting near Nleuport and In Alsace. Germans repulsed by Belgians at River Yser and by French at Germans evacuated Courtral. at River Austrians repulsed , San. Serbians routed Austrians on the Save and the Drlna. n riots In London. Poincares country President house destroyed by Germans. a Ofke at 1st Office Allies, aided by British warships, repelled German advance between Nleuport and Dlxmude. Germans attacked allied line from Ostend to Lille. Fierce fighting near Warsaw and Przemysl. Serbians Sarajevo captured forts. British battleship Triumph damaged at Tslngtau. Takachlho cruiser Japanese sunk by German submarine In Kiaochow bay Austrian submarine sunk by French cruiser In Adrlatlo. Fifty thousand Belgian refugees returned from Holland. Irish nationalists In London took pledge to avenge Belgium. Italian fleet mobilized. Hours, Dr C De Livingstoa Geer Buflding-Spani- sh PHONE NO. Fork, Utah. 117-- d ' R. M. JEX FLORIST Fresh Flowers supplied for slloccsilons. Fwsiif designs kspt os hand and tilled lo order. All kiodt ol Fursiture Repaired. 20, 1914. Two Blocks North ol Foundry Spanish Fork B. Utah H. BROWN Livery and Feed Stable HACK MEETS ALLTRAINS Phone No. 12 SPANISH FORK UTAH Lorenzo. Thomas Oct 21, For the last time they met on the beach. I am sorry If what 1 am compelled to say pains you, he said, "but my royal relatives would never consent to my marrying a woman of low blood. Whenever one of us De Bltsles have mixed beneath us our rich blue blood turns In our children to a disagreeable orange color. But, needless to say, I have enjoyed our little affair tremendously, and I trust that we part the best of friends. "Assuredly, your highness," replied the beautiful thing. shall return to my humble job In the kitchen happy in the knowledge that one of your rank has condescended to stoop to my level And now go, Henry, If you please, here comes my employer." "The Duke de Swobblts!" exclaimed the ether, and moved off Just as the famous nobleman Joined the beautiful thing. "Weill" be heard the duke say fondly, "I hope my little American wife hasn't been flirting again!" "Well, Im another!" muttered Hen-rand, repairing to the barroom of the Seaside pazax, he donned his apron and began work for the day. Made Him Ache All Over. The little cottage Is of that capacity where there Is always room for one more. One night small Tommy had to be awakened and his bed made ready for a late and unexpected guest. While they were trying to decide whether to fix his bed In the morris chair or on the floor he fretfully wished they would hurry up. "Why. Tommy," said his mother, "you dont want to be a selfish little boy, do you? Stretching out and starting for the morris chair, he said: "Mother, Im so unselfish now 1 ache all o er. Queer Contradiction. "I cant understand why my husband dont like cats." "Nothing queer about a dislike of FASHONABLE TAILOR n One Block North of the Deck Spanish Fork Utah . 22, 1914. French retook Altklrch. General Helmuth von Moltke, chief of German general staff, retired on account of health. Russians defeated Germans near Warsaw. Russians captured many Austrians and some guns in Galicia. French and British warships bombarded German positions on Belgian coast British cruiser Carmanla damaged. American relief committee cabled $50,00 to Belgians. i y, 1914. British monitors bombarded Ger-maright wing on Belgian coast Allies repulsed German attacks at Nleuport, Dlxmude and La Basses. r Heavy fighting on the Yser. Russians defeated German-Aus-trian-s In northern Poland and halted Austrians at the San. Serbians repelled Austrian attacks In Bosnia. Cattaro again bombarded. German cruiser Emden sank five British steamships In Indian Ocean. All unnaturalized German and Austrian residents In England of military age ordered put In detention camps. Oct Be- UtUs kitty m. Ja-lu- lt ASCERTAIN "But he's so fond uf a they have at his dub. M.D. DENTIST Allies reported recapture of Bruges. Przemysl forts badly damaged. Austrians advanced In 8tryJ and Stlca valleys. Serbians won at Preklet sunk. British submarine Japanese fleet took Islands of Marianna group. Two German ships sunk at with a glance of recognition, but began to arrange the scant supply of food on an overturned box. "Just pitch In, an help yourself, Cowan, he said, affecting a cordiality of manner not altogether natural. Thar aint much of it, but weil eat whut we've got, an then rest awhile. If yer ter travel along with me It will be done mostly at night till we git down Covington way. I seated myself without ceremony. "You are In hiding, then? I asked carelessly, not even glancing up at the expressionless face opposite. "Wal. not exactly. We've grown pretty skeery back In the hills nobody thar knows their friends from their enemies these days. Yer aint been thar lately, I reckon?" "No; not for over a year." (TO BE CONTINUED.) that sort 12 Phone 32 Offiice Hours 2 to 4 p. engaged In preparing breakfast at the open fireplace, scarcely favored me The Beach Is Evidently a Most wildering Place to Size Up Social Pedigrees. to . E-- 3 NEVER 10 OfEice at Creer Building Meuse. CAN RiJenr'c J.W. Hagan, 19, 1914. Germans gained near Lille. Battles along banks of the Yser, lino and on the on the Arras-Roy- e YOU Spanish Folk South and 1st West Residence The Figure of a Mountaineer Appeared In the Doorway. ' p.m. Sand,, b, .ppolS,',1" 1 PI,on' 53 ' Span!,!, Fwl. Anti-Germa- Oct 21 Dr. Joseph HugKpt St. Die. Oct d r. HE EUROPEAN WAR A Oct The Sum and Substance 23, 1914. German right wing, gained ground at La Basses. Heavy fighting between the Ghent-Bruge- s lino and Routers. Russians won battle along the Vistula and pursued the Austrians In Poland. Germans moved fortified positions to River Worths. Austrians Czerno-wltreoccupled and announced capture of forts near 8ambor. German aviators dropped bombs on Warsaw. Woman spies executed In Germany. of being subscriber to thia paper is that ycu and your family become attached to it The paper becomesanda member of the family its coming each week will be as welcome as the arrival of anyone thats dear. Informed on z It win keep you the doings of the community end the bargains of th merchant enable regularly edvertUed will eoe you to nave many time the of the aubacription. V C- - They Always Do. "Does anyone think your son hu a future?" "Yes; the lire Insurance Life. companies. I tio!" 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