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The Magnificent Adventure By EMERSON HOUGH. -- -—-■--k (Continued from Monday.) Synopsis. An arrldcntnl meeting renews In Meri wether Lewis, secretary to Thomns Jef ferson, tho sorrow of haring come fo Bek for the hand of Theodosia Barr, only to learu that she had Just heroine Mrs. Al ston. The riespnir of Ids young aide and news of the Jsmislanna Purchase make Air. Jefferson deride to let lewis go oil Ills expedition into the unexplored west. Mranwhils the cnnplrncy to form an empire In the west 1s set on foot, by Aaron Burr, rice president of the I’nlted Slates and father of Theodosia, lie Is assisted by the Spanish and English min isters, and the latter offers nioney for tlie raose on condition that he get Ijrnis to abandon Ills explorations beyond llie Mississippi and come over their side, lly gUding the truth llurr plans to make Theodosia tile weapon with which Lewis Is to he fought. Believing she ran help him to a high plare among men, she agrees. Failure tils first time to ac complish her mission, Burr tells her she must try agsln and use a woman’s iveap. Oils. At Pittsburg n boy—George Shan non. Joins l-ewls’ party and heroines the captln’s personal aide. There, also Theo dosia eomea to renew her attack. CHAPTEIt IV (Continued.) Westward. Tour secret Is absolutely safe with me, Theodosia. No, it is not a secret. We have sworn that neither of iis would lay a secret upon the other. I swear that to you once more." "And yet you upbraid me when I say l cannot give you up to any fate but that of happiness and success— oh, not -with me, for thit Is beyond us two—it Is past forever. But hap piness”— SoniethJng like a sob was torn from ltis bosom. "You can speak thus with me?" he said huskly. "If you cannot leave me happiness, can you not at least leave me partial peace • if mind?" He saw her movement as she turned, heard her sigh. "Sometimes," she said, "I have thought it worth a woman's life thrown away, that a strong man may succeed. Failure and sacrifice a woman may offer— not much more. But it is as my father told me!" "He told you what?" "That only chivalry would ever make you forget your duty—that you never could be approached through your weakness, but only through your strength, through your honor. I can not approach you thx-ough your ' strength, and I would not approach you through your weakness, even If l could. Perhaps some day it will all be made clear for both of us. so that we may understand. Tea, this is toi-ture for us both!" He heard the soft rustle of her gown, her light footfall as she passed; and once more he Was alone. For more than an hour Meriwether Lewis sat, his head drooped in ADVEKT1SEMFVT. MOTHER! 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Musterole is made of pure oil of mun- | tard and other helpful ingredients, com- I bined in the form of the present white ointment. It. takes the place of mustard plasters, and will not blister. Musterole usually given prompt, relief from sore throat, bronchitis, tonsilitis, croup, stiff neck, asthma. neuralgia, hear! ache, congestion, pleurisy, rheuma tism lumbago, pains and aches of the back or joints, sprains, sore muscles, bruises, chilblains, fronted feet, colds of tho chest (it may prevent pneumonia). 36c and 65c,, jars and tub**. Better than a mustard plaster - ADVERTISEMENT. IT’S THE CAPSULE KNOCK THAT COLD QUICKLY AH Druggists 25$ silence. Then he spoke to Shanon, "Get the men—we ll start now.” Eager enough, Shannon hastened away on his midnight errand. With in an hour every man of the little party was at the water-front, ready for departure. They found their lender walking up and down, his head bent, his hands behind him. It was short work enough, the completion of such plans as remained unfinished. In tha darkness, without a shout or a cheer to mark its passing, the ex pedition was launched on its long journey. *•»»** • "Willi” "Memo!" The two young men gripped hands as the great bateau swung inshore at the Point of Rocks on the Ken tucky side of the Ohio. They need ed not to do more, these two. The face of each told the other what ho felt. Their mutual devotion, their generosity and unselfishness, their unflagging unity of pupose, their per fect manly comradeship—what wonder so many have called the story of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark more romantio than romance itself! "We are share and share alike in this, Will,” said Lewis. "Tell me, can we get beyond the Mississippi this fall, do you think?” "Doubtful,” said Clark. "The ■Spanish of the valley are not very well reconciled to this Louisiana sale, and neither are the French. They have been holding all that country in partnership, each people afraid of the other, and both sjhowing their teeth to us. But I hear the commission is doing well at St. Louis, and I pre sume the tranfer will be made this fall or winter. After that they can not stop us from going oil. Tell me, have you heard anything of Col. Burr’s plan? There have come new rumors of the old attempt to separate (he west from the government at Washington, and he is said to have agents scattered from St. Louis to New Orleans.” He did not note the sudden flush on his friend's face—indeed, gave him no time to anwer, but went on. "Nothing shall stop us. Merne, and we cannot start too soon. I want to see fresh grass every night for a year. But you—how can you be con tent to punish yourself so long? I expected to have heard long ago that you were married and settled down as a Virginia squire. Tell me. how about that old affair of whicYi you once used to uonfide to me when we were soldiering together here, years back? 'Twas a fair New York maid, was it not? Have a care, man — pretty girls do not wait!” As he spoke, so strange a look passed over his friend's face that William Clark swiftly put oui a hand ”AV hat is it, Merne? Pardon me! Did she—not wait?” - His companion looked at him grave ly. "She married, something like three years ago. She is the wife of Mr. AJston. a wealthy planter of the t arolihas. a friend of her father and a. man of station, A good marriage for her—tor him—for both.” The sadness of bis face spoke more than his words to his warmest friend, and left them both silent, CHAPTER V. T'lider Three Flags. The was but beginning for ds of the American republic. All the air was vigrarit with the passion of youth and romance. Yonder in the we.-t there might he fame and fertune for any with eourago to adventure. Into that world there now pressed a flowing, seething, restless mas;., a new population seeking new avenues of hope anil life, of adventure and opportunity. Over this new world alert, restless, full of the lust of life and adventure, floated three flags. The old war of France and Spain still smoldered al\ig tlie gre.it water way into the south. ^ ho flag of Great Britain had withdrawn itself to the north. The flag of our repub lic had not yet advanced. Those who made the western population at that time cared little enough about flags or treaty righls. They concerned themselves rather with possession. Over the heurt of that region float ed all the three banners at the same time— that of Spain, for a genera tion actual governor If not actual owner of all the country beyond the Mississippi, so far as if had any gov ernment at all; that of France, owner of the one great seaport. New Orle ans, settler of the valley for a genera tion; and tha<t of the now republic Tell your grocer he can get CRANBERRIES at very reasonable prices * ADVERTISEMENT. TODAY IA1 REAL WELL So Writes Woman After Taking Lydia E. Pinkham’a Vegetable Compound Jamestown, N. Y.—"Iwaancrvous, easily excited and discouraged and had no ambition, tart of the time I was not able to sit up as I suffered with pains in my back and with weak ness. I took Lydia E.I'inkham'sVeK etable (Compound, both the liquid and tablet forme, and used Lydia E. I’inkham’s Sana iiv« Wash for in flammation. Today I am real well nnd run a rooming house and do the work. I recommend your medicine to every woman who complains, and you may use my letter to help any one else. I am passing through the Change of Life now and 1 keep the Vegetable Compound in tho house, ready to take when I feel the need of it.”—Mrs. Alice l). Davis, 203 W. Second Stv Jamestown, N. Y. Often somosllght derangcmmtmay cause a general upset condition of the wholesystem,indicated by such symp toms as nervousness, backache, lock of ambition and general weakness. Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Com pound will lie found a splendid medi cine for such troubles. In many cane-sit boa ramoved the cause of the trouble. only just arriving Into the respect of men either of the east or the west. The prediction of William Clark came true. In this matter of flags, autocratic Spain was no( disposed in yield. De Lassus, Spanish com mandant for so many years, would not let the young travelers go beyond St. Louis, even so far as Charette. He must he sure that his country lu<s not only been sold by Spain to France, but that the cession had been duly confirmed; and furthermore, he must be sure that the cession by France to the United States had also been concluded formally. This delay meant the loss of the en tire winter. The two young leaders of the expedition were obliged to make the best of it they could. Clark formed an encampment in the tim bered country across the Mississippi from St. Louis, and soon had his men comfortably ensconced in cabins of their own building. While Meriwether Lewis gravely went about his scientific studies, and William Clark merrily went about his dancing with the gay St. Louis belles, when not engagod in drilling his men beyond the river, the winter passed. Spring came. Not until the 9th of May, in the year 1804, were matters concluded to suit the pjmetilio of France and Spain alike. The flag of Spain slowly dropped from the staff where It had floated. That of France took Its place, and for one day floated by courteSy over old St. Louis. On the morrow arose a strange new flag—the flag of the United States. "Time now, at last!" said William Clark to his friend. "What is the latest news in the village, Merne?" he added. "I've not been across there for two weeks.” News enough, said Meriwether Lewis gravely. "I just have word of the arrival In town of none other than Col. Aaron Burr." "The vire president of the United States! What doe* he here? Is he alone?" "No. I wish he wehe alone. Will, she is with him—his daughter. Mrs. Alston!" Aaron Burr came to St. Bouls in the spring of 1S04 as much in despera tion as with definite plans. Matters I were going none to well for him. The j fame of the Lewis and Clark expedl- | tion now had gathered volume. Con- j stitutlon or no constitution, the pur chase of Louisiana had been com- j pitted, the tranfer had been formal ly made. His resources were dwlndl ing. He needed funds for the many secret agents In his employ—needed yet moro funds for the purchase and support of his lands in the south. I And the minister of Great Britain had given plain warning that unless the i expedition up the Missouri could be! stopped, no further aid need he hoped from him. Little by little Burr saw hope slip away from him. True. Capt. Lewis was still detained by govern ment duties among the Osage Indians, a little way out from the city; but the main expedition had actually started. William Clark, occupied with the final details, did not finally get his party under way until five days after the formal transfer of the new ; terriotry of Louisiana to our flog, j and three days nftcr Burr’s arrival. | At la-st, however, on the 1,4th of May, i the three boat* had left St. Louis wharf, with their full complement of men and the last of the supplies aboard for the great voyage. Distracted, Aaron Burr paced up ami down his apartment In the home where ho was a guest, preoccupied, absorbed almost ready to despair. He spoke but little, but time and again he cast an estimating eye upon the young woman who accompanied him. Theodosia Alston knew well enough what was in her father's mind—know well enough why they both were here. It was because she would not have come alone. And she knew that the burden of the work they had at heart must once more lie upon her shoulders. She once more must see Capt. Meriwether Lewis—and It must be soon, if ever. He was reported as being ready to leave town at once upon his return from the Osage In dians. _ Meriwether Lewis—within an hour of his actual departure—called to pay his compliments to guests so dis tinguished as these, to a man so high in rank under the government which ho himself served. “I ask ^our pardon, Col. Burr," said he, "for coming to you as I am, but the moment for my start is now directly at hand. I could not leave without coming to present my duties to you and Mrs. Alston.” Formal, cold, polite—it was the one wish of Capt. Lewis to end this interview ns soon as he might. "My daughter, Mrs. Alston, will join us presently," Aaron Bur said. "So you are ready, Capt. Lewis?" "We are quite prepared, Col. Burr. My men are on ahead two day's Journey, and waiting for me to over take them. Dr. Saugraln, Mr. Chouteau, Mr. Labadle, are so kind as to otter me a convoy of honor— they are waiting for me at the wharf now, and I must go." He was bowing and extending his own hand In farewell, with polite ex cuse as to his haste—relieved that his last ordeal had been spared him. He turned, as he felt rather than heard the approach of another, whose coming caused his heart almost to stop heating—tho woman dreaded and demanded by every fiber of his being. “Oh, not so fast, not so fast!" laughed Theodosia Alston as she came Into the room, offering her hand. "Where you trying to run away with out ever saying goodby to me?” “I was Just going, yes," stammered Meriwether Lewis. "Why might we not walk down with you to the wharf. If you are so soon to go?" she demanded. "And excellent ideal" said Aaron Burr, "Go you on ahead—I sur render my daughter to you, and I shall follow presently to bid you a last Godspeed." Meriwether Ia*wls found himself walking down tho narrow street of the frontier settlement. It wn» spring, the air was soft. Hn was young. The woman at his side was very beautiful. So far as he Could see they were alone. Continued In The Morning Ben. * In Montevido, Uruguay, there Is a cemetery for animals where elaborate monuments are dedicated to dogs, cats, monkeys, parrot* and other household pets. Uncle Sam Says Testing Seeds. The purpose of this bulletin is to encourage seed testing by explaining the essential features as they relate to farnl seeds by showing how satis factory tests can be made by simple means. The expense involved Is slight, and considering the little ef fort and time required, is thoroughly justified by the practical Information which will be gained. In the matter of seed buying, the best protection to the purchaser Is the ability to Judge the quality of the seed offered. By testing, It Is pos sible for buyer and seller to deter mine very accurately the quality of the seeds. Readers of The Omaha Bee may ob tain a copy of this booklet free as long as the free edition lasts by writ ing to the Division of Publications, Department of Agriculture, Washing ton, D. C., asking for "F. B. 42*.'’ — Parents’ Problems Is it wise to give children money for a Christmas present? Uncles and aunts often like to give a little money to a niece or nephew for a Christmas present. Children usually regard it as they do other presents, as ’'something nice.” We seo no harm in it. Bandits Rob Theater. Oakland, Cal., Feb. 5.—Robbers Sun day night blew open the safe In the State theater, a block from the cen Be Beddeo’s Guest at a Big DANCE T# Be Given at the EMPRESS GARDENS MONDAY EVENING FEBRUARY 12TH Splendid Prise* Everything Free Call at aur aterv, 1417 DoufU* St., for number of ticket* you desire. tral police atatlon, and obtained ap proximately $5,000. . When in lOmaha rRoom Rata* ♦ HP to 13*35* SOYig WITH A SMilf STARTS SUNDAY THIS WEEK Lait Timet Saturday “Peg o’ My Heart” With LAURETTE TAYLOR. "Tha Original Pag” ST. LOUIS Your Economical Market Territory in which St. I.ouit freight rate* ais approximately 60c to $1 47 wider New York rail ratei and 15c to 45c under Chicago rail ratca. Territory in which St. Louis freight rates are approximately 27c under ( h>cago and 68c to 90c under New York rail ratea. Territory in which St. Louis railroad freight rat e* are approximately 21c to J6c under Chicago and 14c to $1.13 under New York rajl raff Territory in which St. Louia railroad freight rales are approximately 36c under Cnicago. Territory tn which St. Louis freight rstrs arw approximately 4c !• ill under Chicago. Mr. Merchant— % You Pay the Freight YOUR savin# in freight on merchandise bought in St. Louis, over other wholesale markets, gives you a wider margin of profit and enables you to make lower prices to your customers. The freight bills you pay are less from St. Louis than from any other big market because the mileage is less. The above map graphically shows what you save in dollars-and cents from St. Louis over other big wholesale centers. Vast strides in the development of American goods and American craftsmanship have been made in the last few years. Every merchant should go to market this Spring to personally inspect the new kinds of mer chandise and prevailing fashions and keep pace with the advancing standards. It is to your advantage to come to market early, while tho stocks in all lines are complete. Imported goods,have again reached the market in quantity, and the Spring stocks of St. I>ouis wholesale houses include large showings from various countries Complete open stocks of product! of domestic and for eign origin are now on display. The output of St. Louia factories and trade-marked lines are also ready for imme diate shipment. St. Louia* package-car system assures quick delivery. St. I^ouis invite* you to arrange your Spring buying trip »o that you can attend it* Big Merchandising Conference and Retail Merchants’ Institute February 6th, 7th and 8th Information to retail merrhanti along the latest and most effective lines of modern operation. Actual business-getting features will be demonstrated. It will help solve your business problems. Thirty merchandising experts of national reputation will discuss new methods of displaying and selling goods. The business "tips'* and ideas will be valuable to you in the conduct of your store. Held by the Advertising Club of Si. I^suis, as su ted by Ike Sales Managers' Bureau, Chamber of Commerce, and leading mauu/aclurers and wholesalers in conjunction with Ike Pistnci Conference of lie Associated Advertising Clubs ef the World. Come to Market Early. Come to St. Louis—The Solid City of the Central Weet ST LOUIS CHAMBER of COMMERCE St.Louia USA. “Theosophicai Lectures” FRITz'klJNZ Lecturer for the American Theosophicai Society ■ ■ • t— Paxton Hotel Convention Hall, 14th and Farnam, Feb. 6-7, 8:15 P.M. Tuesday, Feb. 6—“Theosophy and the Cultural Values in Science and Psychology.” Wednesday, Feb. 7, 8:15 P. M.— “The Civilized East and the Barbaric West.” Mr. Kunz has spent ten years in India, where he was associated with Dr. Annie Besant in her educational work. He is now on his third tour around the globe. A No wonder f "RUNNIN’WILD” f bat the dance hounds ' rvnnin* wild. But yots ain’t heard nothin' till yoa hear it played by Ted Lewis and his Band on Columbia Record I A-37 90 1 Tht reverse it T«4 train in “3l- Louia Bluet." At Columbia Dealers. 75e _ For Goodness Sake Folks, Be Reasonable! Come early if you’re going to io« “The Third Alarm”— Don’t wait till the last minute and then have your shins barked and be otherwise maltreated in the jam at the doors— * Hundreds are packing our theatre —hundreds are thrilling aa they’ve never thrilled before at the stupen* dous drama and delightful comedy and philosophy of "The Third Alarm"— But for the sake of your own safety and comfort and to insure yourself a good seat come early— AND AVOID THE RUSH! sirra N 0 W Mats., 20c Eves., 25c Children, 10c WHAT DID MARRIAGE TEACH HEB# NOW TILL SAT. &'2R£fe Milton Sikt j .Mm Boutrj I NOW TILL SAT. SEE IT WITH SOMEONE Who Understands!, CROWDS CROWDS CROWDS That# the Answer to the Remarkable 6-Act Bill Now Playing at the Continuous from 1:15 P. M. Vaudeville at 3:20, 6:45. 9:10 To be certain of a seat, tve suggest attending the sarly performances. MATINEE DAILY EVERY NIGHT »l »;l» P. W._«> »:1S P M MISS BOBBY FOLSOM JACK DENNY mod Tfrelr Metropolitan Ouhnlrn | Poaraon, Newport A Poaroon Frod Bernard and Sid (Urry | LITTLE BILLY | Do Wltft Burn* 4 Torrowco J __Tl»o Flora me | FRANCES KENNEDY ! I MATINEE* IS< to 80* PUS U. S. TAX NIGHTS H IN to $1.00 I t"AT 4 ** * ^ooav /V!r p«i %** pAids ANNUAL LIVI AlOfN SI I fc Hrrt'i ( oRtKlmiun (or I'Iui»m> I .ilk* Billy Wilson’s Beef Trust Frtdky Nil#, l’«»k hiwi to N*tr»«l Guhim to WotfKt of t otito CHorua. IUr» A*#o4 H«ratt Hui.il R«M*« L •<»•»' Titkate IS* tr :y l>all* ItlHo * '1 i Mk Mot a w k B. a Toeo A Jtuv Vornr ! EMPRESS NOW PLAYING CLARA KIMBALL ■ YOUNG In "The Hands el Kara" The Story of How Ruui« D«*ll With Girl*. and BIG TIME VAUDEVILLE and Short Subject*. Now Playing NORMA TALMADCE & EUGENE O’BRIEN Minaret NEIGHBORHOOD THEATERS GRAND .... lath anA »-j STRONGHE ART, Wo.4ar Dm in "BRAWN OF THE NORTH" HAMILTON . . 40th aaA NtaAn MAE MURRAY in "FASCINATION VICTORIA .... 44 th a*A F»rt CHARLES RAY In “THE DEl'CE OF SPADES" NVhcn in Need of Help Try Omaha Bee Wpat Ada.