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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Times, 1907-06-20, Page 7�aE WINGLAM TIMES JUNE 20, 1907 1i 7 xa a,.c :4244 ,� 1 , i -1 -•!••1 st sus asega st „a aa,,,t,� 'i"I•' Ini"bi••I-'#•'ISI-.44-1-1.1-14"`.'•1"1.' 'F'1'd. hini• ef-.44bin:' 3,. • SWEET 1110 OilkOM REVENGE __ ° Captain P. q Author of ""ghattanoosa," .2 -1 -1 -lea Copyright, 1897, by Harper & Brothers. • ••. ti l-Iha»rad-i»i»A•rd,4•3.3 Isagernelelelele I Ii�2+I-I-i•-I.3.4»I-I•�•I«i••F� '*,Chen, gathering her forces, she stood :still, her face denoting the smothered tires of a volcano. "May I ask, sir," said the officer, pale but calm, "why you desire my death?" "The wrong, the brutal wrong you alJd." I know not why some demon of bar- barism sbould have come to me at this critical moment when of ail others 1 :should have shown gentleness and stnagnanitnity. Here was an opportuni- ty to make a graceful acknowledg- anent of Helen Stanforth's service and saclike, perhaps to beal the breach between us. I threw it away. My abandoned purpose wee rekindled—I was crazed by HeIen's treatment. I drew my revolver and brought It to bear on my unarmed enemy. "Coward!" cried Helen. 1 turned to her scornfully, "Who bade me pursue this man to the bitter end?" ";1 , "Who promised to ald mer' "Who now begs for her brother's life M the bands of a southern renegade?" "I? Never!" She sprang between ace and her brother. "Fire!" Sbe stood glaring at me, beautiful in .her uncompromising fury. I was be- wildered, entangled In the meshes of her beauty, ber relentless will power. Then suddenly a cold chill swept over me, as a blighted frost across a land hot with the rays of a tropical sun. 1 stood aghast at what 1 had done. I ,had returned ber inestimable service by a miserable attempt to force her to beg for her brother's life. I had lost what bope I bad cherished of a recon- ciliation -of winning her. I threw my weapon into a corner and was striding from the room, when Captain Stan - forth. freeing himself from Jack, cried: "In the name of God, what does all this mean?" "It means, Captain Stanforth." I :said. turning. "that on a certain night in east Tennessee a party of Unionists -on their way north were ambushed by citizens with shotguns. A body of •Confederate cavalry , came down to tbeir assistance. Yon. eaptain"— "lt is false. 1 led my company to tithe scene you mention not to attack, but to protect." It was now my turn to stand stupe - fled. Had I been all these months fol - ,lowing an error? "1 came on the ground," Captain Stanforth continued, "just In time to witness the most diabolical sigbt I ever saw in the .south. One incident of that terrible night I shall always remember—a murder that I punished with my own band. I saw a woman flying for protection to a man who stood near her. A cowardly cur beside me, fired, and she fell through her pro- tector's arms. I drew my revolver and shot the murderer dead." "You shot the murderer?" I bad no tongue for other words. This man, dear to Helen, dear to Jack, dear to all this household, was not only innocent of the crime I had imputed to him, but was my avenger. I took one step forward and seized bis band. "Thank God!" "You have been mistaken?" "So far mistaken that had it not been for these two women I would 'have shot you down where you stand." I strode to the door, rushed down the patch to the gate, mounted my horse and without once looking back at the gaping crowd behind me galloped down the road after the advancing army. CHAPTER XKIII, THE UNION SAVED. ICAUGHT the troops just as they were entering the city. AlI that we could have wished for was ac- complished. The wbole territory was surprised and defenseless, and a hundred miles of railroad. fell into our bands. Machine shops, rolling stock In abundance, telegraph and all other ,paraphernalia for operating the line ler JAITCHE:La • •-^ ""Ohlokarnaugn," Xtc. see •••••r • 111.-0 were among the trophies, and on the .morning after the capture tate men who had been employed under the direction of the Confederate government went to work for the United States. And now followed a rest for three months, a longer stay in one place than any I experienced during the war. It would have been the most delightful had it not been for my estrangement from Helen Stanforth, Though I was welcome at her father's house, though the family apparently became attached to me, though Jack and Buck loved me as I loved them, Helen remained ob- durate. In vain I s"'nght to soften her by those attentions with which men seek to entrap a woman's heart. She would not even treat me with Indiffer- ence. I was to her a renegade to the south, an unpardonable offender. 1 reported the case of Captain Stan- forth tanforth to the general and secured from him a parole, which enabled him, to di- vide his time between his father's house and the Rutland plantation with his fiancee Jaqueline, who soon nursed him back to health. Captain Beaumont was brought to Huntsville under guard, and I interested myself in securing for him an early exchange, which, after hearing of Jack's engagement, he was extremely anxious to obtain. He was passed through the, lines to Chattanoo- ga, vowing that be would give his life to the Confederacy if he could find a Yankee bullet to assist him. He was too manly and chivalrous to cast the slightest blame on Jack for his disap- pointment. One morning I took my friends from Mr. Stanfortb's—excepting Helen—Into headquarters and introduced tbem to the general. IIe was aware of our coming and had directed that the out- laws sbould be brought before him at the same time. "Are these the men?" be asked. "Yes. general," I replied. To an officer of the guard be said: "Take them away. I don't wish to see any more of them." Jaqueline, who had heard these words once before, wben they were applied to me, and consequently knew what they meant, turned pale. She begged the general to spare them. He shook his bead. "Impossible. They are the crowning barbarity of war." "But, general, tbat one," pointing to Captain,Ringold, "he helped us." "Alt! I bad forgotten that." Then, turning to Ringold: "If set at liberty, how long will you require to get out of my lines?" "I will go at once." "Go, and if you are seen about here after 'tattoo' this evening you will fol- low your men." The reprieved mau sprang toward Jaqueline, seized her band an kissed ,A Great Health Builder Mrs. J. 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The advantages gained by our force at Shiloh and our own bloodless eon - quest of northern Alabama were not vigorously followed up. The enemy withdrew to Tupelo, Miss., where he formed a new army, which early in the fall marched under the Confederate General Bragg through Chattanooga into Kentucky. One morning in September orders came for us to break camp and march northward. Bragg was advancing, marching on Cinciunati or Louisville, thus compelling the abandonment of the territory we had acquired In the spring and requiring us to hasten to the protection of the threatened cities. After making my preparations for the move I left the command, intending to join it on the mareb, and rode over to the Stantorths to take my leave. Jack- son announced mc, and I sat down in the little library I had occupied three months .before while my wound was bcaiing to await the appearance of my friends. I was startled by the voice of Huck coming from above: "Lib, doggone it, w11ar's my swearin book? I've lost that swearin book - what Major Brandystone tole me to git." A few rninutes'later• he carne into the room. As he caught sight of me his face became radiant, and, jumping into my arms, he hugged me like a young bear. The others soon entered. - Mr. Stanforth, who by this time had openly avowed his affection for the Union, parted from me with regret, not un- mixed with apprehension lest upon the return of the Confederates he might suffer for his attentions to our troops. Mrs. Stanforth bade me adieu with motherly affection. Little Ethel put ber arms about my neck and wonder- ed. Buck for the moment In his affec- tion for me forgot that be was a Con- federate sympathizer and insisted on. going with me. Helen stood aloof and at the last moment seemed more bitter than ever. There was a flush upon her cheek and a brigbt spark in her eyes. "Goodby," I said, putting out mJ hand to her. "Never to an enemy," she tupelo?s turning away. There was a murmur of disaps'4robit, tion at her act, but I did not listen to it. Turning on my heel, I left the room and the house and in another moment was gailoping away. My regiment was moving on a road leading northward and to the east of the main .pike, so I was obliged to ride across country to rejoin. Lerge armies necessarily move slowly, and, although in this instance we had entered upon forced marches, 1 knew that I had plenty of time. I was riding leisurely through a lonely road when I beard the sound of horse's hoofs behind me. I bad become so used to being hunted by my old enemies that I instinctively drew rein and my revolver at the same time and, facing about, awaited the cowing of friend or foe. My pursuer turned a bend in the road but a short distance from me and suddenly came in sight. "Ilelen Stanforth! Wliat in the world brings you here?" She drew rein and sat with flushed cheeks, her eyes looking anywhere ex- cept on me. Her bofse was restive, the two making a picture by, no means quiescent. "1 am not satisfied." "With what?" "The manner of your leaving the country." "Do I take with me what does not be- long to me?" "You are going with our enemies." I was puzzled. She knew that I was a Onion officer and that my duty lay with the departing army. Besides, to remain in the country after its reoccu- pation by Confederate troops would be as much as my life was worth. I was more than puzzled; I was irritated, smarting as I was under her recent treatment. "This is not what dissatisfies you," I said. "I spent mytime rescuing a renegade." "1 ste no occasion for you to come after me to hurl that taunt anew. We parted half an hour ago, I supposed never to meet again. Now you must needs"— She paused and bit her Hp. 1 had often noticed a great show of picket firing on the part of an enemy "7 am a changed man," he said as he kissed her hand. t. "From this moment 2 am a changed man," he said to her, "and your bright eyes and kind heart have done it" In another momebt he was gone. Captain Stanforth was soon exehang. ed and before leaving to'join his regi• 'sent was united to Jaqueline. The wedding took place at the Rutland plantation. The groom dM me the honor to request me to act as his best Man, Jaqueline doubtless having Infiu. enced his choice. I gladly accepted, hoping that, since Helen was to serve as first bridesmaid, our being thrown together might heal the breach be- tween us. Ten minutes before the cere- mony Jaqueline was strumming Gin- ger's banjo and ten minutes after she had become a bride was standing on the rear gallery tossing presents to a crowd ot black people below, whose upturned faces indicated the adora- tion In which they held their young mistress. 1 was disappointed In my hope that tete festivities would thaw the obdurate heart of the woman I loved. She re- mained cold even when her hand wall laid on my arm before and after the - ceremony. Later, finding her apart from the others, I approached her. "Have you not one kind word for me?" I asked. "Not one. can res est a northern Seidler, not a southern !man Who wears the blue." "Ile It as yoti wish."' Mountings my hope, I rode back to tgulp With a heavy heart. �►�1��\\\ice:--^-�� A Baker's Triumph The Mooney faker cannot produce anything better t h.a n Mooney's Perfection Creams Sodas The very best of flour, butter and cream --the the most modern plant, the very best baker in Canada. A biscuit superior to any other you have ever tasted. Say" Mooney`s"' to your grocer. Do you enjoy Kidney Trouble ? It looks as if sonic people really enjoyed suffering with their Kid- neys. Because they wont take Bu n they w he t ley know it will cure them. How about YOU? You KNOW Itu-Ju will take away the pain, soothe the irrita- ted nerves, neutralize uric acid, and make the Kidneys well and stroug. 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I rode up close beside her and, laying my hand on her horse's neck, stroked it for a moment till I bad quieted him. Meanwhile my eyes were fixed on !lel. en's, that were glancing about wildly, as if endeavoring to find some means of retreat. Bending forward without a word, 1 put my arms about her and drew her to me. Her head sank slosv- ly, at last resting on the embroidered leaves that denoted my rank. "Sweetheart, I love you, and I believe you love inc." There was silence, save for the run - :ting router of the creek and the chat, tering of the birds in the trees beside tete road. The touching 'of our lips, ser heart beating against mine, stray strands of her hair falling over my wrist, the moisture in her eyes, bring a new warmth to my heart eren today. At last site suddenly disengaged her- self and, as though ashamed of her surrender, turned her horse to move away. I caught her and held her long enough for one more embrace, one long rsrting kiss, then I let her go, As she galloped down the road I called after iter: "You forgive me for threatening your brother, for trying to compel you tm beg for his life?" "No." "I'll come when the Union is saved." "When the Confederacy is acknowl- edged," and she shot around the bend out of siglit. "I believe," I mused, es I rode on, "there is no inconsistency, no incongru- ity. that does not enter into the com- position of woman." «'.e' met again a year later, shortly before the battle of Chickamauga, and again when Hood was marching against Thomas at Nashville, but it was not till after the surrender at Ap- pomattox that she consented to a un- ion that was to be. simultaneous with the reuniou of the states. One important fact has always re- mained a secret between me and my wife. I have never ventured to confess to her that during the war I performed one act of secret service. In overhaul - A SURE CURE. Abou Ben Had' -,may his tribe increase— Awoke one night from a deep dream of peace. He rolledve im and his form he h over, eased, Be fixed his pillow -then, behold, he sneezed! He cooled his forehead with a pillow- slip; Ile said: "By jingo! I hale got the grip I„ HQ called—his household angel quick- ly came, With lamp in hand; a good and port- ly dame. Site gave him barks, she gave him boneset tea, But naught relieved his fearful mis- eree. She gave him stuff that made poor Abou sweat, Then rubbed him down, but still he suffered yet. 'She gave him pills and squills both thin and thick, And still her patient was most awful sick. And t must poor Abou die? 0 fearful She got some whiskey and she made it hot. She felled up Abou to his noble throat, And made him fuller than an alley goat. He rose and dressed himself—he Ieft his bed, And then he painted half the city red. L'Envoi. Next day beneath the magisterial crest Abou Ben Had'em's name led all the rest. —The Khan. LAWYER'S SHARP PROTEST. Refuses to Be Subdued By Judge and Throws Up Case. R, A. Bonnar, of Winnipeg, the lead- ing criminal lawyer of Western Can- ada, caused a startling sensation in legal circles last week by withdraw- ing from tate prosecution of the fa- mous "grain conspiracy case" because of a sharp reprimand from the sitting judge, Mr. Justice Phippin, one of the members of the recently appointed Ap- peal Court of Manitoba. Mr. Bonnar was retained as Crown prosecutor in the ease and the preliminary hearing at the police court during the past winter occupied many weeks, but ac- cording to the ruling of the magis- trate, failed to secure any startling evidence of a conspiracy, but, never- theless, the case was sent up for trial before a judge. As is his habit when dealing with witnesses in criminal cases, Mr. Bonnar attempted some- what to crowd a Witness and to use rather stronger language towards him than the judge deemed fit and proper. His lordship intimated that the wit- nesses were not brought to the court to be insulted. (The witness in ques- tion had been called by the crown.) "I have examined hundreds of wit- nesses," said Mr. Bonnar, "but never a more stubborn one than the one on the stand." Would Inflict Penalty. The storm burst. "If things are re- peated," declared the judge, "I shall have to inflict a penalty you will not forget." Mr. Bonnar suddenly stopped exam- ining the witness and sat down. He left the co;n•t in a few minutes, though it was early in the afternoon, and the case was proceeding. Next morning when court opened he was not pres- ent, but Attorney -General Campbell appeared and informed the court that Mr, Bonnar had withdrawn from the case and refused to continue the pro- secution. His lordship said that in ac- cordance with the rules of the Law Society, Mr, Bonnar could be punish- ed for breaking a contract. Speaking to the Attorney -General the judge said, "For some time past I have seen witnesses in the box bla.ekguarded. That is the only word I can use to express it. While I was at the bar, and as long as I am on the bench I eon aider it is the duty of the presiding in;; my papers she cue day came upon Judge to protect the witness. The a document got up in red and black case was enlarged to allow of ink in the form common in the army. i time to instruct new Counsel for the "What's alt this about?" she ,asked. prosecution. "'Gallant and meritorious services in the capture of Iluntsville, Decatur and Stephenson Junction.' I thought that when the Yankees surprised Hunts- ville you were at our house." "That?" I said, taking the paper and pretending to scrutinize it. "Oh, that was for capturing a rebel." "What rebel?" I hesitated, then prevaricated. "Don't you remember the scene in which your brother bore an important part?" "Do you mean to tnil drawing your ;with a tonnage of 389,036 last year, pistol on an unarmed man a gallant 'i and 102 steamers with it tonnage of and meritorious act?" 366,737 in 1904-5. "Oh, they complimented everybody Live stock shipments this year show for everything during the war. But I of 1905.6 sCattle sh itos a of the seasonr- deserved the encomium, for I captured P particula another rebel more rebellious than 1Y fell off. Shipments of horses were your blather" about the same, one less having been "Who 'wee that?" sentTthis year. I put my arms about ber and kissed The thtois number waso0,0sonslanded here this winter 34,025, and. of her. wax WAAVA.wwss, Counof l met on May 21'th e,s a Court of Revision of the Assessment Bell. The appeal of W. Wilson was considered and. his assessment lowered $300, and ap9e01 of D. #yowler assessment lowered $200; J. R, McNabb, business assessment struck off; appeal of J, Woods wag dropped. The Assessment Roll as re• vised was adopted on motion of Murray and Thompson. `The Court then closed. The Conned then met for general business.. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved on motion of Thomp• son and Medd. Trcasarer's statement showed balance ou hand of $4165 $4, re- ceived and filed. G. Vint presented claim for horse that had its leg broken on con, 9. The mat. ter was left over until next meeting on motion of Medd and Anderson. The Reeve paid over to the Treasurer the sum of $16 80, being costs of law snit of P. Welsltwith Tp,of W Wawanosh and $10 55 being costs of law spit of J, Medd with Tp. of W Wawanash, The claim of W. Thompson, re drain on con. 6 was left in the hands of Medd and Thompson on motion of Murray and Anderson, Cheques were issued to the amount of $185. Connell adjourned to meet on Friday Jana 28th at 10 o'clock. W. S. MaOnosTra, Clerk. The stout woman must eliminate from her menu all hot wheat breads, potatoes, pastry of every sort and sugar. Instead of this latter condiment, she uses sac- charine tablets with which to sweeten her coffee. These may be had at any drug store. Oil and butter are also de- nied. Toast is substituted for the morn- ing roll. All ripe fruit, except bananas, are good, but meat must be limited to underdone steaks and mutton. Eggs are allowed and vegetables, such as cabbage, tomatoes, ononuabers, turnips and beets. After the' daily bath a few moments should 'be devoted to exercise by the woman who wishes to regain her once slender figure. Dambbell exercises are good, together with all the bend ing exercises. Lillian Russel, whose fight with the enemy of beauty=flesh—has become of almost national interest, can bend at the waist, toaching the floor - with her fingers, without bending the knees even in her street gowns. She says this is the very best exercise for decreasing the waist and hips.. Far- thermore Miss Russel's stays are made on hygienic and artistic lines. A tight- ly laced figure will never give the idea of slimness, whereas a woman in a well fitting and comfortable Dorset will look well even if her waist line is one or two incheslooser than she could really stand, i&Tteatment for blackheads caIIs for a simple diet, the daily bath and the most careful consideration of the skin. Keep Winter Season Closed. The winter port season of 1906-7 was brought to a close recently with the sailing of the C P. R. steamer Mont- real. Owing to exceptional Conditions in the West, the amount of freight outwards has not been anything Like' the total for last year. Total freight valuation was $19,- 387,300; grain handled 3,349,162 bush- els; 117 steamers arriving during the past season represent a total tonnage of $456,432, as against 113 steamers "aly sweetheart!" TIAs END. ria Influence of StotChweaten. 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