THE SPRING OF 1865 | | IAM GILLETTE: | | CoryrioHT 181 SYNOPSIS. Mrs. Varney, wife of a Reneral, has lost one son and another is dying from wounds. She reluctantly gives her consent for Wilfred, the youngest, to Join the army If his father consents, The federals are making their last assault in an effort to capture Richmond Edith Varney secures from President Davis a commission for Capt. Thorne, who is just recovering from wounds, as chief of the legraph at Richmond Capt » he has been ordered away he must not go and tells commission from the presi. Arrelsford of the Confederate service, a rejected sultor of letects Jonas, Mrs Varney's Carrying a 1 from a pri er ¥ prison. Arrelsford suspects it 1 ff The note reads te Thorne CHAPTER XVI ~Continued. Get out of my way,” he said curt a word I have have a tap been upstairs.” sled the slight me your order,” per girl, who made not the temjt to give way “It's department business don’t require an order.” You are mistaken ahou with “This the telegraph office or the irceful vate house, it Caroline hing reso Ness iS 8 pi gecTret ice department. If you want to gO up will have to bring an order I don't know much, but I know for that.’ will, you Arreisford turned to Mrs “Am | to understand, began, “that you refuse jut Mrs Varney. madam,’ he i before Varney could an-| Silly “Get Out of My Way,” He Said Curtly, 8wer, the soldiers Arrelsford had | brought with him gave way before the | advent of a sergeant and another par ty of men. The sergeant advanced di- | rectly to Mrs, Varney, touched his cap | to her, and began: “Are you the lady that lives here, | ma'am?” “Yes, | am Mrs. Varney.” “I have an order from General Ran. dolph’'s office to search this house for" - “Just in time,” sald stepping toward the sergeant; “I will go through the house with you.” “Can't go through on this order,” | said the sergeant shortly, Arrelsford, | MOVING AIR A REGENERATOR Why One May Sleep on the Ground In Certain Localities Without Any Iii Effect, In there days of apartments many people must sleep rather close to the ground. The ventilation here cannot be as good as it is higher and sun. light is usually almost an impossibil ity. The renting agent pointed out the fact to a tenant the other day that the sunlight, during part of the day, fell i i i | | | | | | i i “You were sent here Mrs. Varney, i “Yes; sorry to trouble you, ma'am, | but we'll have to be quick about it. If | we don't find him here we've got to | follow him down Franklin street; he's over this way somewhere.” i “Who are you? What do you want?" ! “Man named Thorne, captain of ar- | tillery,” answered the sergeant; | he went by, at least. | Here, two of you this way! That room in there and the back of the house. | Two of you outside,” pointing to the | windows. “Cut off those windows The rest upstairs.” ! The men rapidly dispersed, obeying to—"" begay | £an a thorough search of the house. Caroline Mitford preceded them up the stairs to Edith's room. Arrelsford, after a moment's hesitation, stepped toward the door and went out, fol lowed by his men. Without a word of acknowledgment or even a bow Mrs. Varney, he and his men presently left to the house. As he did so. two of men re-entered the old Jonas roug! be The was torn . his hes up, and showed signs of the rough handling rena t's rEeant s Ie Hy » had undérgone ‘here did you get that?” asked the ant contemptuously. * was locked in a closet, sir” ! ng in there? Hel turned to the old negro. “If you don’t shoot r hia rovely raised hi revolver “What were you dof answer me, we will the life out i t i of you.” He eningly. “Belongs Mrs. Varney i butler; they locked him | Arrelsford wants him for car threat to you, I reckon,” he said to Yes, ms Mr message.” 511 foft ** § ¥s § Ail right.” said the wants him, sergeant him Put he can have » looking for some ela yack in hia Be quick now! Sorry to disturb vou. ma one clnset room! door m." Var to con Do what you please.” said Mrs ney: “1 have nothing on earth ceal” As the men hurriedly withdrew to of ard the to ti newcomer was hes on porch The words came em clearly ‘Here, lene vou?" The next srderly entered ge to hand, somebody, moment Gene the room. caught sig rgeant, saluted, and Mrs. Varney brought back he f the turned “I've boy, said exclaimed Mrs. “what you mean ‘We never got Var We ran into a Yankee raiding party, cavalry, down here about three miles. Our home-guard was galloping by on the run to head them off, and before I knew what he was about, the boy was in with ‘em, riding like mad There was a bit of a skirmish, and he i got a clip across the neck. Nothing at | He rode back all the way, | “Oht!" faint Varnes do out to General and’ Oh, my boy! He's hurt—he's don’t returned the orderly re ‘Nothing serious, ma'am: up | “Where did you" But that moment the object of their himself appeared on the | The boy was very pale, and his | neck was bandaged. Two of the ger. i “Oh, Wilfred!” cried his mother; | “It's nothing. mother,” said Wilfred, i motioning her away. “You don't un- | derstand.” The boy tried to free him- | self from the men who still held him | by the arm. “What do you want to | hold me like that for?” he expostulat- | ed, as he drew himself away and took | a few steps. “You see I can walk,” he protested. His words were brave, but his per. formance was weak His mother came toward him. “How do you do, mother?” he said. did you? 1 will tell you how it was Another outburst of the they are ringing the bells calling out the reserves.” He started toward the “1 will go right now.” “No, no, Wilfred,” said his mother, Re SN was reflected on the wall opposite and It was pathetic Nevertheless, it is true that in any reasonably healthful climate, not in fected by swamp miasma. people sleep on the ground in the open not only in safety, but with a distinet hygienie gain. It is particularly true of moun. tale. or high hill regions. Men out camping, have awakened in the morn. ing to find themselves lying almost im- mersed in the water of sudden rains, and yet have experienced no {11 effect. All of this leads us back to a previ. “Not now?" said Wilfred, weakness was growing apparent. “Do You hear those-—thase—those bells and-—then tell me not to go—why-—"" He swayed and tottered “Stand by there!” cried goeant. The two men immediately hold of him as he fainted. ried him to the lounge, “Find some water. will tinued the sergeant “Put down, ma'am, and he'il be all right in a4 minute. He's only fainted.” One of the privates who had hurried whose the ser. caught you?" con- ney laved the boy's head. “He'll be all right in a minute,” said the sergeant, "Come, men.” He turned as he spoke, and, fol lowed by the men, left the room, leav- ing Mrs. Varney with Wilfred and the It was the latter who broke the silence. I believe I'd general.” “Yes,” said Mrs. Varney, “don't wait. The wound is dressed, isn't {t?" “Yes; I took him to the hospital. his fea to be kept pretty quiet.” better report back to the I ly, touching his cap and going out. The next was Caroline Mitford. The of noise plain. Having informed Edith of to ir found Thorne. in the door inquire they rather listlessly, in The exciting of the night which had part had some what sapped her naturai vivacity, but she shocked events she taken was into instant when she saw Wilfred stretched upon the sofa. “Ohi"™ why whisper: “Caroline dear.” it Is nothing scrio He she breathed in a low, tense Iz he Mrs, V He | what is 1? said is in there arney, sn't badly and woman hurt was cut ck fainted There, Wilf girl—"don’t ing to faint,” She rose from red’'s side caught dear.” Caro you f; “1 am not ge i rw 5 ney's han 5 hand line desperately took r all “But ¥. "Mra. Varney.” str; . began Mrs. Var ne irned girl ap of sol all ¥ Detter go un y Sebald # " a hh ABgely quiet, “there's a he § 3 teed a i tonalite ' diers upstairs, looking in the ms i reckon you'd They wil t tend to then room, or Howard's, in xr Yes, ves,” sald nh 1 i & minute Varney, m go for You knos Mrs Howard BO few minutes, anyway. nat do? answered the lathe his = He 1 "Mo ONE, forehoad fant i hurt won't be to, 1 hastenir Wilfred stared about him unmeaningls uncomprehendingly the “Wilfred, dear Wilfred.” be gan girl in soft. low are not hurt much. are not much There, you will feel better in a moment, dear Wilfred.” Is there—are questioned Wilfred, striving his mind on the problem of where and ire.” said lear will Mrs. Varney, 1s Presently a00n me am si IZ Away opened his eves and moment He for Caressing tones you? Oh, Just you to concentrate his PA, | charge of it, just the same? How abou | that?" “That's ali right,” said the girl, bury ing her face on his shoulder Wilfred got hold of her hand and kissed it passionately. He seemed quite strong enough for that. “I tried to send you a telegram but | they wouldn't let me,” whispered Caro | line suddenly, raising her head and | looking at him. | “You diq?” “Yes “What did you say in it?" But here the girl's courage her. “Tell me what you sald” persisted Wilfred. “It was something very nice,” fal tered poor Caroline. “It was, eh?” “Yas “Was it as nice as thin?" asked Wil fred, suddenly lifting his head and | kissing her “1 don't failed about that” mered Caroline, blushing a crimson, “but it was very { wouldn't have tried to telegraph | it was something bad, would 17 “Well, if it was so good,” sald Wil- fred, “why on earth didn't send it? "Goodness Caroline: could 1 wouldn't let me? “Wouldn't let vou?” “1 should think dreadful time “At the telegraph office: there Wilfred made know glam beautiful nice. 1 f it if you exclaimed en they gracious!” } “how wh They had at the telegraph office not. n ’ Were you ore a violent effort “Oh, Wilfred, Don't You Know Mae? to recollect sironger : 3 > v : ARIK i gets hold 1 and sends order \ i NE our ax Cemetery I'he boy et by thi ‘aroline’s sh at g lime, stead yulder us in phy 8 ma e down on B® tee am of pain, not ical, sl ' but he red it it to h , the commission: face, wie Eave ister Edith!” Oh!” sald Caroline: “you know ‘1 know this If my father , he'd see Mer. As he {an't here, 1 iil attend to it. Send her to me’ He spoke weakly, but in a he continned hits wera Ww clear “What are you talking about?” said Wilfred more strongly “Of eotrse 1 know you Where am 17 And as full consciousness came back What am 1 doing, anyway? “No, no, Wilfred: you see | am bath. head. Fainted!"” exclaimed Wilfred in deep disgust. “I fainted?” He 1aade a feeble attempt to rise, but sank back weakly. “Yes, of course, | was in a fight with the Yankees and got wound. He stopped, puzzled, staring strange. almost afraid, at Caroline, “What is 1t?” asked the girl “See here.” he began seriously; “1 will tell you one thing right now. 1 am not going to load you up with a cripple, not much.” His resignation was wonderful, “Cripple!” exclaimed Caroline, be wildered. “I reckon I've got an arm knocked off, haven't I? “No, you haven't, Wilfred; they are both on all right.” “Perhaps it was a hand that they shot away?” “Not a single one.” said Caroline, “Are my--my ears on all right?” “Yes,” answered the girl, “You needn't bother about them for a mo ment.” Wilfred staked all on the last ques: tion. "How many legs have I got left?" "All of them,” answered Caroline; “every one!” , “Then, if there's enough of me left toto amount to anything—you’ll take re sh 5 a cs ih “Send her to me.” No,” said Caroline faintly, Varney re-entered the re “What is ft? “He wants oe girl “Not now, Wilfred,” persisted Mrs You are weak and ill. and Just as Om "asked the mother to see Edith.” returped | “Tell ker at once,” Mrs reason her to come here, 1 must see repeated Wilfred Varney mstantiy divined the Caroline had told him about terview he sought. “1 won't do you any good, Wilfred,” she sald anybody about it.” “I don’t want her to speak to me,” returned the boy grimly: “1 am going to speak (o her.” “But some other urged his mother, “No, no; immediately,” but as no time, Wilfred,” complying with his well,” he continued. moving slowly to fort keeping his feet, send her to me, 1 will—" must. Since you insist, I will call her.” “1 do insist.” Varney to Caroline, “and I will go and call her.” “No,” sald Wilfred, “I want to see her one” TO RE CONTINUED ————— Cleave to the good, and cleaver on the bad, ous statement that the system thrives when air has a chance to search in and circulate in contact with the flesh It stimulates and electrifies. A ——————— Genial Companion, A man who never reminds his friends of unwelcome facts or tells them unpleasant truths is sure to be liked, and when a man of such a turn comes to old age he Is almost sure to be treated with respect, It is true, indeed, that we should not dissemble or flatter in company. —————— agreeable strictly consistent with truth and sin. cerity by a prudent silence where he cannot concur, and a pleasant assent where he can. - Now and then you meet with a per. son 80 exactly formed to please that he will gain upon everyone who hears or beholds him; this danosition is not merely a gift of nature, but frequently the effect of much knowledge of the world and a command over the pas sions Frequently that which is called candor Is merely malice, OT INTERFERE Action Antagonistic fo U. S. Will be Regarded as Unfriendly. GREATBRITAINMAKES DENIAL In Sending a Warship To Mexico it Does Not Intend To Em- barrass the United States. Washir Gov United nent is preparing to notify the that any interference in Mexican affairs 1gton The States ernr 1 nations of the world generally whl be regarded as unfriendiy to this Government Pre and Counse Wil ior sident 50N, Secretary John Bassett the State Department, has exch: nged on what the proclamation t | express, It to foreign gos reafirma Doctrine (ys MILITANT OFFICES WRECKED. Bristol! University Students Avenge Burning Of Sports Pavilion. of Bris. the burning of the Bristol, E ' tol Students avenged of ngland University the sports by suffragettes by smas} the offeos the furni bonfire of pavilion university ing the win dows of of the mi itants, dun 2 ire the streets a it. The stu were cheered by large crowds as they wreaked their vengeanes upon the suffrageties pin and making dents SBQUELCH SUFFRAGE. Mild Resolution Introduced At Epis. copal Conference Soon Dies. resolution introduced in the House of i vention met with such violent disap | | : | { HOSPITAL cows SICK. 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