The Oklahoma Ledger. (Sterling, Okla.), Vol. 11, No. 22, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 11, 1916 Page: 3 of 8
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the sterling ledger
A TALE or CIVIL STRIFE
RANDALL PARPIStl ''T
USTPATIONS 4f-C.D RHODES
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SYNOPSIS.
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Confederate Sergeant Wyatt Ib Bent
ba a py to hl native ' jmity in tne
Green Briar. He meets .1 mountalneei
named Jem Taylor. At a house beyond
Hot Springs they meet Major Harwood.
Taylor murders Harwood and escapee.
Wyatt changes to U. 8. uniform, escapes
to the Green Briar country and ffoeato
Harwood's home, where he finds Noreen
Harwood. He Introduces himself as lieu-
tenant Raymond. Parson Nichols comes
to the house and Wyatt forces him to
confess that he has been sent In advance
of Anse Cowan, who proposes to marry
Noreen at once, and so quiet title to tne
land In dispute between the Cowans ana
Korean's dead father. Anae Cowan ami
nln Rang arrive. Wyatt tells Ncreen who
he Is. They force the preacher to silence.
Unable to escape while the tfung 8 on
the first floor and around the house,
Wyatt proposes to marry Noreen and
protect her from Cowan. She accepts and
wyatt forces the preacher to marry
them. Cownn'B Rang Is driven orr oy
Federal troops, one of whose officers is
the real Lieutenant Raymond. Wyatt Is
trapped, though Noreen attempts to de-
fend him. Wyatt is taken to Lewlsburg
for trial as a spy. The camp comman-
dant and Captain Fox visit yatt in nla
cell In the courthouse basement, lie re-
fuses clemency In return for information,
and uses his boyhood's knowledge of the
building to escape to the attic and thence
to the sheriff* office by means of a dis-
used. old-fashioned chimney. T'e washes
off the soot and changes clotnes in the
deserted washroom, and reconnolters.
He surprises Raymond and the camp
commandant.
CHAPTER XVIII.
I Make Two Prisoners,
I saw him stare, open-mouthed, as
though at a ghost. There was a star-
tled Aook in his face, but no recogni-
tion. The same swift glimpse had re-
vealed to me a discarded belt on the
end of the desk, in which glittered the
pearl handle of a revolver. With one
step forward 1 had the weapon in my.
possession, and sprang between both
men and the door.
"Not a single move, gentlemen!" I
commanded crisply, yet not venturing
to speak aloud, for fear of a guard
outside. "Lieutenant, place your gun
on the desk!"
He had it half drawn, but my weap-
on was air.. straight at his head.
"What the nell!" he sp tered.
"Never mind! Do as I say first, and
then ask questions—take it by the
barrel; now slide it across to me."
My eyes glanced aside at the face
of the other, who was looking up,
scarcely comprehending even yet what
had occurred, and recognized Colonel
Pickney. So 1 had blindly strayed
into headquarters! Raymond gasped
like a fish out of water, and the florid
features of the colonel expressed a
chagrin too deep for words. 1 thought
he would v.xplode, he sputtered so be-
fore he could give vocal utterance to
bis discovery.
"By G , it's that d n spy!"
"What!" and the lieutenant took a
•tep forward, only to Bhrink back es
my revolver came to a level.
"Any noise either of you make will
be the last sound you'll utter in this
■world. Lieutenant Raymond, I will
trouble you to step around back of the
desk—no, the other way; 1 advise you
not to be tricky. Colonel Pickney, sit
up in your chair, and put your hands
behind you in through the openings
in the chair back. Oh, yes you will!
Don't be a fool, man! What is this—
a hair trigger?"
I never saw anyone more thoroughly
angrv; he would have killed me with
the utmost pleasure, and, indeed, for
an instant. I expected him to actually
make the attempt. But my eyes
glared into his, and the man was not
Insane. Slowly, reluctantly, as thc'Jg"
actually forced into the action, hit
arms were thrust backward Into a pos-
ture of helplessness. His lips sput-
tered, but he could not even swear.
"Now, Raymond, take that belt and
bind him," I commanded sternly. "Go
to it, and be quick. Remember I have
a gun in each hand. That's it—now
catch the buckle."
Pickney choked with Tage to which
he dare not give vent, and the hands
of the lieutenant shook as though from
chill. His face was so white I began
to think the fellow had a streak of
cowardice in him, but his very fear
might give him recklessness. 1 shoved
the muzzle cf a revolver against his
coat.
"Now this other around his legs;
strap him tight to the chair. Very
good, indeed; you are learning your
trade."
I tested the taut leather with one
ha^id.
"That will hold you, colonel, all but
your mouth, and I hope you have
enough sense left to guard that your-
self. Raymond," and my glance swept
the walls of the room hastily, "I re-
gret troubling you so much; it is like
adding insult to lujury—but would you
reach me those overalls hanging on
the hook behind youT Thank you;
now turn that chair, so the back will
be this way, and—«lt down."
He knew what I meant, and there
was an ugly look in his eyes, but I
gave him no time for action. 1 gripped
him by the collar, twisting my
knuckles into his throat, and thrust
him down into the chair seat with a
violence which caused the fellow to
gasp for breath.
"You move when I speak!" I said
threateningly. "This is no boy's play.
Now put your hands back—oh, farther
than that; cross them over each other.
Come, do you feel the steel! I do not
like you any too well, Raymond; I
know your treachery."
"I did nothing against you," he pro-
tested, wriggling about to gain glimpse
of my face. "I had no authority
here—"
"No, but you had influence, and used
it against me. I got the story straight
enough, and can guess the reason.
Sit back straighter; there, I reckon
that will hold."
1 stood off and looked at the two
of them, surprised at the ease with
which I had accomplished the result,
but entirely at sea as to my next move-
ment. No plan, no hopeful possibility,
occurred to me; I could but stare va-
cantly at my two prisoners, and about
at the walls of the room. Raymond
was Jammed back into one corner
farthest from the door, his face white,
every bit of nerve gone, and a red
welt showing where my grip had con-
tracted the flesh. The fellow actually
looked pitiful he was so completely
cowed. But Pickney was of a differ-
ent kidney. He sat glaring angrily
at me across the table, with face red
as the rising sun, straining at the
tough leather, his lips muttering in-
coherent threats of vengeance.
"I'll get you yet, you d d rascal,"
I heard him growl, "and stretch your
neck without any trial."
"And I'll gag that mouth of yours,"
I answered "and keep it still for
awhile. Oh, yes, you'll open up, my
man! I know a trick that will make
you bite the tighter I pull the cord.
How about you, lieutenant? Would
you like a dose of the same medicine?"
I stepped across to him, a strip of
cloth in my hand, but just at that in-
stant the latch of the door rattled as
though a hand without gripped it. I
had barely time in which to leap back
against the wall, hidden from view,
when the door opened Inward. All I
saw was the glimpse of a man's hand
and sleeve. The fellow must have
perceived nothing to alarm him, for
he merely held the door ajar.
"A lady to see the colonel," he an-
nounced briefly. "Just step in, miss."
1 saw her advance two steps, and
then stop motionless, with half-sup-
pressed cry of surprise. The sentry
could not have heard the slight ex-
clamation. for he closed the door, the
I
not yet half convinced of the truth.
"You here—and free! What—what
have you done to these men?"
I laughed lightly, so relieved by her
reception as to feel a new man.
"Merely turned the tables; this time
luck was on my side, and neither gen-
tleman seemed eager to prove a hero.
As you perceive, they are like lambs."
They hardly looked it, for if ever
murder glared unconcealed in the eyes
of men, it did then; but they were
helpless to move or express them-
selves—at least the colonel was, al-
though he struggled fiercely. The
younger officer made no attempt, his
thin lips drawn back in a cruel snarl.
I was certal.i there was a swift gleam
of amusenjant Id the girl's eyes, but it
passed qaicklr as her glance again
met mine.
"But yo>'I Tell me; I must under-
stand ia order to know what to do.
How did you come here?"
"From the big chimney. I had no
suspicion this room was occupied, un-
til I came face to face with these
men. But they were more surprised
even than I. I got the guns first, and
that ended it; but I cannot hold you
up that way."
"There is no necessity."
"No!" 1 could not keep the Joyous
note out of my voice. "You mean '
"Merely that I came here seeking
your release, or rather to urge that
you be given a trial at Charleston. It
is scarcely likely under all conditions
that I will prevent your escape, or at-
tempt to do so. You saved me from a
fate worse than death, and were cap-
tured while endeavoring to serva me.
Surely you did not suppose I had
forgotten? You received my mes-
sage?"
"Yes. and was most thankful for It.
I confess I had doubted before."
"I read your thoughts in your face;
that was one reason why I wished to
reassure you. I could not be ungrate-
ful." She glanced across the room,
and began again as though anxious to
get upon another topic. "I—I request-
ed Lieutenant Raymond to intercede
in your behalf, and he pledged me his
word to do so. Less than an hour
ago I learned he was exerting his in-
fluence with Colonel Pickney against
my wishes. I determined to come
here in person and learn the truth.
Have you any explanation, Lieutenant
Raymond?"
"The fellow is a self-confessed spy,"
he asserted hoarsely.' "There was
nothing I could say to save him."
"Lieutenant, I made no request that
you would interpose to save this man
from his just fite under military law.
My father was a soldier, and I know
a soldier's duty. All I asked was that
he be sent to Charleston, to the head-
quarters of this department, where he
could have an impartial trial. If you
had so advised Colonel Pickney, that
would have been done. He would have
gladly shifted the responsibility else-
where. Now the full burden of deci-
sion falls on me. I must choose be-
tween two duties—my loyalty to the
Union or to my husband."
Raymond certainly was no more
startled than I at this avowal, per
haps less so, for although the words
choked in his throat, he managed to
give them utterance.
"Your husband! Good God! Do
you mean to say you are married to
this fellow?"
"I not only mean it," she said calm-
ly, "but I have the proof with me. I
tell you the fact merely to justify my
action, for I intend to save him if I
can. I wish Colonel Pickney to know
why I do this—what conditions justify
me In so rebellious a course. This
man does not deserve death; he was
captured while defending me from in-
sult, and he is my husband. I should
be unworthy the name of woman if I
did not aid his escape."
She turned to me, her eyes eager.
"Tom, you must do just as I say."
CHAPTER XIX.
no chances, binding him with greater
care than before, and fitting a gag into
his mouth to silence any possible cry
for help. Noreen stood Vlose to the
door, apparently listening for some
noise without, yet occasionally direct-
ing her glance toward us anxiously.
"Are you ready?" she asked In a low
whisper.
"Yes; but tell me your plan. I need
to know what character I am to en-
act—Raymond ?"
"Not at first; not In the hall. That
would be useless, as there Is a light
burning. Listen," and she grasped my
sleeve in both hands in her eagerness
to explain. "There is a sentry st<*
tioned outside this door—the colonel's
orderly, I presume, but tally armed,
and two others at the front entrance.
These are twenty or thirty feet away,
and out of sight from this d(vir. 1 am
not particularly afraid of passing
them."
"It's the fellow stationed here?"
"Yes; he will be suspicious of a
stranger coming out with me, for he
has seen everyone who came In."
"There is only one course to pur
sue, then. We must trust to force,
and a quick assault which will give
the fellow no time to raise an alarm.
FRECKLES
Now It the Time to (Jet Rid of These
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There's no longer the slightest need of
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Simply get an ounce of othlne—double
■trength—from your druggist, and apply a
little of It night and morrJr.g and you
should soon s«e that even the worst freckles
have begun to disappear, while the lighter
ones have vanished entirely. It Is seldom
that more than one ounce Is needed to com-
pi* tely clear the skin and gain a beautiful
clear complexion.
Be sure to aak for the double strength
othlne, ns this Is ■"Id under guarantee of
money back If It fails to remove freckles.—
Adv.
Capitalizing Talk.
"Silence is said to be golden."
"Still, there seems to be money In
phonographs."
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Give baby a bath with hot water and
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Dry lightly and apply Cutlcura Oint-
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I a refreshing sleep, the first perhaps
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Free sample each by mall with Book.
Address postcard, Cutlcura, Dept. L*
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A New One.
"I notice when Jonesy motors he is
; always on the qui vive."
"Is that one of the new makes?"
Important to Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle of
CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for
Infants and children, and see that it
Bears the
Signature of i )|M_ y „.v
In Use for Over 30 Years.
Children Cry for Fletcher's Castoria
Days of Affluence.
Street Loafer in London—So I says
to 'im, I bet you a tlu usand pound you
don't.—Passing Show.
She Stepped Back as I Gripped Him.
To Drive Out Malaria
And Build Up The System
Take the Old Standard GROVE'S
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Quinine drives out malaria, the Iroa
builds up the system. 50 cents.
"Youl" She Exclaimed. "You Here,
and Free!"
latch clicking sharply. Her eyes
opened wide, staring first at the
colonel, then at Raymond, so startled
at the discovery of their predicament
as to be dazed. I took a step forward,
and the swift light of recognition
leaped Into her eyes, as she leaned
forward to scan me more closely In
the dim light of the single lamp. I
could not tell, I could uot be sure, yet
I thought the expression on her face
was one of relief, of rejoicing.
"You!" she exclaimed, as though
The Lady Chooses.
She came across toward me, her
back to the others, and spoke swiftly,
yet in a low voice which did not carry
to their ears.
"There is only one way possible for
you to pass out of this building and
through the camp safely. There are
guards everywhere, and the orders
are very strict; but I think we can go
together. I know the countersign-
Captain Fox is officer of the day, and
trusted me with it. If—if you only
had a uniform! Where Is the one you
wore?"
"My trip through the chimney left
that In rags," I answered, impressed
by her earnestness, and getting m;
wits together.
She glanced about the walls of the
room, a frown between her eyes.
"Then we must forage from the en-
emy," with a little, nervous laugh.
"You would never pass the sentry in
the corridor wearing that suit. You
will have to take the lieutenant's coat
and cap. Be quick about it—and—and
you need not be particularly gentle on
my account"
"Nor on my own, either—Fox in-
formed me of what he told you."
I was not long about the Job, nor
did Raymond make any resistance to
the exchange forced upon him. I took
You go out alone, leaving the door
slightly ajar, and engage him In con-
versation. Did he appear to be genial
when you mot him before?"
Yes, rather eager to talk—a young
man."
"Good; then you can gain his atten-
tion for a moment. Stand so that his
back will be to the door."
"You are not going to kill him?1*
"There will be no necessity; once I
get my grip the affair will bo over—
you understand?"
Her lips were firmly set, her eyes
gravely earnest, the light fell full
on her face. I could not refrain from
touching her hand.
"You will let me thank you!"
"Please do not speak of that—every
moment now means so much. Yes. I
understand perfectly; shall I go now?'
I nodded. Drawing slightly back be-
hind the door, I thrust both revolvers
into the belt I had retained; this was
to be an affair of bare hands—swift,
mercllesf., noiseless.
She grasped the latch, lifted hei
eyes to mine for a bare Instant, then
stepped out Into the hall, her lips smil-
ing, as she paused a moment to glance
backward Into the room.
"Very well, colonel; I shall certainly
take her your message," she said
gayly, "and I thank you so much."
Her fingers released the latch, leav.
ing the door standing ajar.
Oh, sentry," she said pleasantly,
but with guarded voice, "I know It Is
perfectly ridiculous, but a strand of
hair has become entangled In this
clasp. Would you kindly see if you
can free it?"
"Certainly, miss."
I heard him Bet down his nrnsket
against the wall, and step forward.
"On the other side," she suggested.
'If you turn this way you will get the
benefit of the light; it is caught in
those crossed sabers, I think."
She stepped back as I gripped him,
steadying the musket to keep it from
being jarred to the floor. A gasp, and
one convulsive effort to break loose;
but with the first jerk backward 1 had
him off his feet, helpless, my arm clr
cling his throat, holding him in a vise.
I dragged him forward through ths
door, and flung him to the floor face
downward.
"Not a cry, son," I commanded
sternly. "I'll not shoot unless I havs
to. Hand me the rope cord in that
upper desk drawer, Noreen; yes
that's it. Now, Jack, put your hands
behind you! Rather a surprise party,
wasn't it?"
The fellow stared up at me, and
grinned.
"You sure did put it over me that
time," he admitted, a touch of genulns
admiration In his voice. "Who ar«
yer, may 1 ask?"
(TO BE CONTIKintDJ
Retort Courteous.
R«>—All women are fools.
She—That is why a man can al-
ways get one to marry him.
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Red Cross Ball Blue gives to every
housewife unequaled service. A large
5 cent package gives more real, gen-
uine merit than any other blue. Red
Cross Ball Blue makes clothes whiter
than snow. You will bo delighted.
At all good grocers.—Adv.
Satisfactory Substitute.
"Matilda's titled husband is not her
equal."
"No, but he's her peer."
BABIES AND GROWING CHILDREN
need a tonic to tone up the system and
regulate the liver. Mothers are con-
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our "Plantation" Chill and Fever Ton-
ic. Pleasant to take—contains no Cal-
omel. Price 50c.—Adv.
The average man knows how to do
another man's work better than ho
knows how to do his own.
It Is Good for Man,
To heal cuts, sores, burns, lameness
and other external ailments quickly
use Hanford's Balsam. It Is a valu-
able household remedy and should al-
ways be kept in every home. Adv.
When a man tells another that he
understands women ho Is then classed
as an easy mark.
USE ALLEN'S FOCT-EA8H
The antiseptic powder to be shaken lnt
■hoes and used in foot-bath, it relieves
painful, swollen, smarting, aching, tired
feet and instantly takes the sting out of
corns and bunions. The greatest comfort
discovery of the age. Sold everywhere, 25c.
Trial package FREE. Address Allen 3.
Olmsted, Le Roy, N. Y. Adv.
Isn't It a shame that the highest
praise a man ever gets comes out at
his funeral?
Disagreeable and Dangerous Trouble
Is Diarrhoea, but a speedy and certain
cure is found in Mississippi Diarrhoea
Cordial. Price 25c and 60c— Adv.
During his college days Senator
Townsend of Michigan was a cham-
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To keep clean and heslthy take Dr.
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. They regulate
liver, bowels and stomach.—Adv.
Philadelphia has a jobbing and
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000,000 annually.
If your horse Is kicked, or cut by
barbed wire, apply Hanford's Balsam.
Adv. -
Man is made of dust and Is alwayt
out for more.
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