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Chapter X.
Count Simon of Sagan.

although secretly dismayed at the effect
produced by her rash championship of Nine
de Sagan, Valerie kept up a semblance of
seif-possession. Her clear coloring faded to
extreme pallor, but her proud eyes showed
no sign of shrinking from the curious
chances cast upon her. She caught tren-
chant aside from Sagan to Elmur:
"These cursed women will ruin u.s."
And IN answer to this even ElmurS fat
terry was mute But Valerie stood naughty
and erect, watching the dukes suite file
up the hall, Rallywoed. as before, bringing
up the rear.
AS he came in line with her he turned his
head and their chances met.
That look which she always recalled as
distinctly his was wiped from the young
mans gray eyes: they fell upon her stern,
alienated, almost ininical The change
struck her like a blow. But before she
could fling back her silent defiance at him
he was gone without second glance or
seeking in any manner to soften the in
solent rebuke he had dared to convey.
she resolved to go to her own rooms and
make instant arrangements for a return to
Revonde. Her heart was hot in her as,
looking around, she found herself standing
alone. Elmur, apparently forgetful of the
deep personal devotion he had so lately
manifested, was conversing with a group Of
Maasaun mobiles. his back turned conven-
iently toward her. Sagan had disappeared
and not one Of those whom she knew so
well, and who ten minutes ago would have
felt honored by seeking her, but now seemed
too deeply engaged to notice that she stood
alone.
A moment later Counsellor approached
her She had known him slightly for
long time, but she now for the first time
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her eyes were on her husband, whose daily
increasing dislike for herself she could not
understand, and was only newly beginning
TO dread. Valerie, standing Immediately
behind the countess, overheard and resented
the details of the scene. 1t was unbearable
to see Isolde helplessly baited by Sagan and
the duke-each man gratifying the spleen
of the moment at the expense of a woman,
who was obliged to submit to their dis
courtesy. OF all the guests Mile. Selpdorf
alone stood erect, forgetting in her indigna-
ton to join in the general obeisance. The
grand duke, looking up, found her flushed
and flashing, and superlatively handsome
His ffabby cheeks twitched, and his bleared
eyes frightened.
not salute me, can at least claim the
right as your duke to salute you" he said
stepping toward her.
Instantly Valerie sank into an exaggerat-
ed courtesy, thus adroitly avoiding the
dukes outstretched hand and ready lips.
His feeble legs failed, he stumbled forward
and pitched into the arms of Elmur who
set him upright with a gentls skilifulness
that almost cheated the eyes of the spec
tators.
The duke slightly shaken and exceeding
~ annoyed: turned upon the girl
"Mademoisells grows proud!''
Forgive me, sire; I did not dream that
you would stoop so low!' rejoined the GIRL
| with apparent humility.
IF you will not accept the salute of your
duke mademoiseIIe, may ask you to what
you aspire?" he added CONTEMPORARY.
Valerie was not of meek spirit. and she
saw a way in which she might revenge
Isolde, little comprehending the far-reach-
ing consequences of her thoughtless words.
II aspire to be maid of honor to the Grand
Duchess Of Maasau," she answered, with q
glance toward the countess.
The duke glared round him into the circle
| of half-curious, half-terrffied faces, for this
was a piercing home thrust, his eye dwelt
for moment on Sagan, towering tall and
rugged and strong as one of his own ma
| tive rocks, and he recognized that his cou-
| sin, although ten years his senior as age is
counted, was Infinitely younger in his UNI
| impaired energies and rude health. Also
Duke Gustave OF NASSAU was superstitious
| and 1t struck him as an III omen that the
representative Of Selpdorf should have fall
| ed him at the critical moment and thus
flung him into the arms Of Germany.
| Out of all these crowding thoughts arose
| not only vivid fear, but q resolution of
which none at that time believed him to be
capable. He grew white about the mouth
\ his protruding lip twitched ominouslv
ut Is not always lucky for even 80 young
| and beautiful q woman as you are to count
on dead mems Shoes he said In q low,
penetrating voice.
A happy inspiration came to Nine. de
| Sagan. She took valeries hand In hers and
| addressed tha duke with O qHtvering smile
| that somehow vouched Tor her earnestness
| sYou mistake valerie. sire: she ana 1 both
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Mohammedanisu is by far the most for
midable enemy that Christianity has to en-
counter. Professor Vasilief. who has given
much thought to the subject in China, says
that Islam is spreading rapidly in that
country. And Rev. Mr.. Dean Of the United
Presbyterian Church Of Calabar. on the
coast of Upper Guinea, In Africa, says the
Moslem missionaries are meeting with great
success In those parts.
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Go be continued.)
Sample Of Philippine Mahogany.

SampIe OF Phalfppfne MahOgany.
From Manila P. H. Freedom.
One of thu finest pieces of dressed lumber
the writer has ever seen Is the top of ia
BILE in the director generals office at the
observatory.
1t Is of mahogany. and measures % feet
In length and 8 feet z inches in width.
There is not one flaw Of any kind to be de-
tected. What possibilities rest in the virgin
forests producing such lumber can easily be
conjectured.
American push and capital viii soon come
islands, which. if told in its entirety, would
read like a fairy tale.
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desire the same houor-to attend your high
ness consort. IL 1T would please you to take
one" ar =5e
1T might please me, madame: but I
doubt 1t would please Tour husband little,
retorted the duke. 81
II hoped your !highnsss knew me better
protested Sagan sulkiIy
BETTER said the dune, laughing. Now,
pray lead me to my apartments. The
journey to sagah fatfEues in this weather
died at home-inifthe palace at Revonde''
At a glance frgm Eimur, Sagan motioned
Il will lead you to your apartments.
hand. II am sure that the air of Sagan is
as loyal as ourselves, and will do for you
all that We should wish it to do
For answer the duke shook his head fee
bly,. and. calling CoIendrop to his Sue,
passed up the long hall through a rustling
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Close Quarters.

What pity" said the first germ, as he
chung franticaily to a window sash as they
went around a curve. that in sleeping cars
We have no opportunities"
Isn't it, said his companion, despond-
entity, a great field. If only we had air
enough TO get about in?"
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Clogged Clancy-"W'ot yer so sad about p,
Languid Larry-"Ah. wen I see de waves
hreakin' on de shore 1t calls up bitter mem
cries NV me misspent past"
Clogged Clancy-'W'e en- yer used ter taks
baths?" ~
Languid Larry-"Naw: wen 7 usea ter
brake. meseif. on de Shore Line railroad"
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THIS BANK is CLOSED.

Wheat fell cents, pork 10 cents and the
market In the board Of trade closed weak
Some OF the stockholders of the defunct
bank offered in alright to quit their claims
to their holdings TO any one who would as
sumo the liability of assessment They
were the same ones who had disclosed an
alarming symptom of the banks condition
on the week before by Offering their high
priced stock as far below par as 30. They
had no takers
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Bitter RecoIIections.

From Leslie's Weekly.
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Help Refused
d and fifty thou


One hundred and fifty thousand dollars of
the borrowed money was to be delivered on
November IA. That morning President
Coolbaugh was found dead at the foot of
the Douglas monument with a bullet hole
in his temple. His bank, fearing for its
own safety, refused to advance the prom
ised money. The First National Bank fol-
lowed its example. New York long since
nad refused friendly hand-and the Third
National Bank found itself deeper than
ever In the meshes of misfortune.
About this time the park commissioners
discovered suddenly that there was a large
DOCK OF bonds not yet due which they
could pay. OF course they wished to save
interest = and they withdrew more than
100000 all In day
On October ] the bank had cash re-
sources amounting to s966. $50. with total
assets OF S.9l0, sol. By November 81 the
cash had shriveled away to $2S3. 9o3 and the
total resources to s.. T42, 9e7-ana the big
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-11-16
Dewey ana Hi. yellow shoes.

When russell shoes of bright yellow
hue were introduced, Dewey wore the
first pair that was seen in Washington
They at once became the subject of jest
of all the officers of the navy depart
ment. Early in the afternoon one of
Dewey's feet began to swell, and his
suffering from his new shoes was acute.
In an interval between the calls of
friends who were still running" him
on his shoes the commodore sought his
chief clerks room. He walked with a
limp, and finally loosened the strings,
to relieve his feet. II suppose can't
take these things off now" he re-
marked with bitter smile, sfor those
fellows'll think they have driven me to
it, And for hours the commodore sat
at his desk in perfect torture.-Ladies'
Home Journal.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-11-16
Pardoned Him ont.

A financial agent of the Texas peni-
Tertiary had warmly opposed the cleo
ton of Gov. Houston, but was particu-
larry anxious to retain his own pleasant
.ly lucrative position. Consequently the
governor was soon in receipt of petit
ton in which the mans years of faith
full service and special qualifications for
the place were set forth in glowing
terms by himself. The governor sent
for him and said: "Itappears from this
petition that you have been in the peni-
Tertiary eight years?" II have" was
the reply. "And during that time you
have performed faithfully every duty
that has come in your way, to the best
of your ability?'' II have" answered
the agent, his courage rising. "Then.
sir" said the governor, with the air Of
one comforting priceless favor, par
don you outi"-san Francisco Argo-
naut.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-11-16
Big Nugget in the Ix1ondtke.

The largest pure gold nugget found
up to date in the Yukon fields has
turned up on No. "a Eldorado. It was
found by Peter Gorat, a veteran miner,
80 years of age. 1t weighs six pounds
and eight and one-half pennyweight.
The gold in it is worth exactly $1,148.
It is beautiful piece of pure gold, and
it's lucky finder sold it for $4,000, as q
specimen. A larger piece of gold has
been found, but it was mixed with
quartz. It was worth $1,000, and was
unearthed last spring.-Chicago Inter
Ocean.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-11-16
BOAT SHAPED LIKE A FISH.
VIII Take Visitors to the Bottom OF
the Seine at the Paris
Exposition.

The Nautilus will be the name of
submarine boat which the exposition
people are building for use in 1900.
The Nautilus is being built out of
white wood and solid steel, with all the
bolts and rivets and. fixings inside and
out that mark the wonderful new mar
vels of seagoing craft.
The Nautilus is shaped like a fish,
which the builders tell the visitors is
the most desirable shape a boat can
have. The head of the fish contains the
engines and the steering gear; the tail
is for balance; it does for. the boat
much the same work that the tail does
for fish. The main salon is in the
center, and here the passengers are to
gather for submarine trip. If the boat
is successful there will be refreshments
served aboard and good times are
scheduled.
But the main object of the submarine
machine is to enable people to pay
visit to the bottom of the Seine. On
top of the strange craft there will be
a tower where the pilot sits. Here he
keeps a sharp lookout for surface
steamers. The boat is so built that it
can be quite submerged, yet with the
tower sticking above the water. When
the boat dives the man in the tower
can observe the surface of the river
above him by means of the deep shad-
ows which the large passing boats Gre
ate. The presence of boat overhead
does no harm unless the submarine
should wish to rise, in which case it
would come up underneath the boat
and submarine collision would estab-
lish new feature in water casualties.
The sides of the strange fish will be a
heavy glass, through which the passen-
gers can observe the water and it's in
habitants.
The Nautilus is supplied with COM
pressed air. It's means of rising and
sinking are by the entrance of water
and the driving out of the same. When
the boat is to fall chamber is opened
and the water rushes in. The boat
Immediately begins to sink; and, when
a certain amount of water has entered,
the chamber closes automatically and
remains closed while the boat is pro-
PEELED by electricity through the water.
When the ascent is to be made upward
through the waves, the water is pumped
out ALPHABETICALLY and the boat, relieved
of its weight, rises. There can be no
danger in any event.-Pittsburgh News.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-11-16
pUNGENr PARAGRAPHS

A New Fact.-Teacheres'Who was
Napoleon?" Pupil-sAe was the orig
inal man-who-met-hi
Puck.
Sunday School Teacher Now, Tom
my, can you tell me what it is that
makes men hunt for pearls and dia-
monds?" Tommy guess it's girls
Jewellers Weekly.
Corcoran-''So you've been to Boston,
Ell? Did you find the streets crooked?"
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES! Great snakes!
Every time went out for a walk / met
myself coming back. IN. Y. Press.
Haven't you forgotten something,
sir?" asked the waiter, who expected a
tip. Every likely" replied the feeder.
''You kept me waiting so long that I've
forgotten who I am."-Philadelphia
North American.
No Home Remedies for Her.-Nell-
Nothing in this country seems good
enough for Name. She goes to Europe
for gloves, gowns, hats, and ything
shewears." -'sYes; she even goes
abroad for her health. '-Philadelph
Record.
Getting Down to Business.-"If it is
true" said the promoter, ''that every
man has his price, the fact naturally
arouses certain amount of curiosity"
'sAs to what?'' asked the alderman.
''Well, as to how you're quoted, for one
thing" answered the -Chica-
go Evening Post.
values.-"How much will you rent
this place for?" ELEVEN hundred dol
lars" was the prompt answer. II didn't
expect to pay more than about 5000 a
year. 20, you want it by the year!
You can have it for $3.50. I Thought you
wanted to rent window to see the
parade" Washington Post.
Aunt (severely)-"As glanced into
the. drawing-room last evening saw
you with a young mans arm around
you" Niece (calmly)-"Yes, auntie, I
was waiting for you to pass the door
and see us. Young men are very slip.
perry nowadays, and one can't have too
many witnesses" -Casselrs.
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Jason Grow, o.carville, CO., says.

Jason Crow, 0scarville. Ga, says.
II feel it my duty to write and let you
know what your medicine, IS Drops, has
done for me. / have had rheumatism about
10 years, but was able to be up most of the
time, until year ago last May, when was
taken down and not able to move about.
About six weeks ago / saw your advertise
ment and wrote for a sample bottle. After
taking few doses, it did me SO much good
friends and in every case it has done won
der and given perfect satisfaction. DR..
Woodliff, my family physician, who has had
rheumatism Is years, is taking s Drops, and
says it is the most efficient rheumatic med
icine he has ever used. May 81, 1899"
The above refers to IS Drops perfect
cure for rheumatiam, kidney and all kin
dred complaints. The proprietors, Swan
son Rheumatic CO., l64 Lake ST., Chicago,
offer to send 25c. sample bottle for only
l0c. during the next 80 days. Be sure to read
their advertisement of last week. 81
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-11-16
str.ek II MIR.

Henry A. Salxer, Manager OF the
John A., Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse.
Wis, also President of the Idaho Gold
Coin Mining and Milling Co., is in luck.
They have recently struck wonderful
deposit Of gold on their properties. AS
g result the stock of the Gold Coin Co.
has doubled in value. Many of the
patrons OF the John A. Salzer Seed Co.
are owners Of Gold Coin Stock. The
mines are located In the Seven Devil
District, Idaho.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-11-16
Tea Peaeenane.

Victims Of tea poisoning are beepmine
alarmingly prevalent. Women demand the
life and variety Of Health, and instead of do.
ins it naturally by building up their systems
they resort to tea. They should take Hostet-
ter's Stomach Bitters instead By etrength.
and good spirits. It tones up the nerves,
drives away the blues, regulates the bowels
and cures all forms Of dyspepsia. All drug,
gsts cell il. sfsS ~
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-11-16

Every reader of this paper should give
special heed to the offers which are appear
ing from week to week by the John M.
Smyth Co., the mammoth mail order house
of Chicago. In this issue Will found their
advertisement of a thoroughly up-to-date,
nsy ow pree & $ Coming M ee as this o.
fer and other offers do from house with a
commercial rating of over one million dol
lars, and of the highest character, they mark
an opportunity that the shrewd buyer will
not be slow to take advantage Of The John
M. Smyth Co., $50 to 1855 West Madison
in Which is 1 listed at whoeaae prees
thing to eat, wear and use, on receipt Of
only 10 cents to partly pay postage or ex-
pressage, and even this 0cents is allowed on
first purchase amounting to one dollar.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-11-16

There is more Catarrh in this section Of
the country than all other diseases put to.
gether, and until the last few years was
years doctors pronounced it local disease,
and prescribed local remedies, and by con.
stantly failing to cure with local treatment,
pronounced it incurable. Science has proven
catarrh to be constitutional disease, and
therefore requires constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by f. J.
constitutional cure ON the market. It Is
taken internally in doses from 10 drops to q
teaspoonful. It acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system. They
offer one hundred dollars for any case it
fails to cure. Send for circulars and testi.
monials. Address F. j. Cheney & Co., To.
ledo, 0. Sold by Druggists, Use.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-11-16
In ola llaasouri.

Mrs. .Goodwin-Here's a quarter, poor
man. But tell me, pray, what ever brought
you to this miserable state:
Dusty Rhoades-Me autermobeel, ma am.
" stray'd across de line, zee! Chicago Even.
ing News.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-11-16

The Office Boy-"Only three more days
before my vacation!" The Fixture-"Yo on
ought not to wish away your. time" The
Office Boy-I amt. I'm only wishing away
the boss time so that my time can begin."
Boston Transcript.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-11-16
Christina RI
2B5E7
LIKE FINDING MONEY.

The Of the Endless Chain Starch Book the purchase Of d Cross.
enabed 10: Of Red Cross: starch
printed twelve
oh tn be resentsf free.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-11-16
True to Nature.

She-What good picture!
He-No, it isn't. was not well, and
looked like an idiot that morning.
She Gntently studying the photograph
Well, it looks exactly like you, anyway
Judge.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-11-16

There 10 one thing wore than mot having
and not be able to eat it.-Iedeer Nonthly.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-11-16

It requires no experience to dye with PUT
NAM fADELESS DYES. Simply boiling
your goods in the dye is all that s necessary.
Sold by all druggists.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-11-16

7NHERE are women everywhere who suffer almost
stantly because they cannot bring themselves tell
all about their ills to physician
Such surely explain their symptoms and their
suffering by letter Pnkha Lynn Mass for the con-
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-11-16

I have used Piso's Cure for Consumption
both in my family and practice DIR; g.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-11-16

The man who 10 sure it doesn't do ana
good to kick should never Join football
tesm.-Elliott's Magazine.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-11-16
Anticipated News.

Mr.. Isaacs lin Chicago Dish der a dele
gram fer Mr.. Isaacs sayin' dot his shtore has
burned down in New York?
Hotel Telegraph Operator-No! None!
well, When Won comes schoost sendt it
right up to my room, blease!-Puck.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-11-16

$500 Fer Wook oa1aRy. ~
We pay "a per week for man with m 70 Ia.
troduce our goods In tho country: White fuP
terms Kansas Food Co. Dept.v, KansaS City. No
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-11-16

The well-read man isn't always the pink
of perfection Chicago Daily News.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-11-16

Somehow badness is far more contagious
than Chicago Daily News.
To Cure . Cola h One Nay
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-11-16

hdence reposed IN her has never been
violated. Over a million women have
been helped by her advice and medicine.
Mrs. Pinkham in attending to her vast
correspondence is assisted by women
only. If you are i'll. don't delay. Her
reply will cost you nothing and it will be
practical help as it was to Miss ELLA E.
0l&S4 ~,,te< Ao,,c.S az -l.~..n1. g..
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-11-16
Haw II sounded.

''My daughters music, sighed the moth
er, has been "a great expense"
Indeed" returned the guest. "Some
neighbor sued' you, suppose! -Boston
Traveller. 49,
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-11-16
KIDNEY DISEASE,
Caused by Internal Catarrh,
Promptly Cured by
Pe-ru-na.

Hon. j. H. Caldwell, prominent mem.
Der of the Louisiana State Legislature, says
the following in regard to Pe-ru-na for ca.
farrh.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-11-16

BRENNER East Rochester, Ohio who says: shrunk from
the ordeal of examination by physician yet knew
have NV troubles hackache tired
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-11-16

WHEN WRITING TO ADvERTISERS
please state that gen saW the Advertise.
Reat In tdis paper