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die justice, the marquis endeaVOred to con-
tinue and eXemplify the traditions Of the
old feudal barOns, whose former powers
and antique privileges in most cases had
been abrogated by the overwhelming alb
solutism and the resolute determination Of
Louis XIV. But this was Brittany, the
land of the past the oldest corner in Eu=
rope. Things moved slowly in that PROV
ince. The king was loved more and
feared less there than in any other part Of
France. Conservative, tenacious, yet
loyal, the people could not be shaken from
their ancient faiths, nor moved to aban-
don their customs, hallowed by long an
tiquity, because the rest Of the world
had forgotten them. There the sixteenth
century, its ideas and ideals remained I'M
shattered by the iconoclasm Of the eigh-
tecnth.
Furthermore, de Chabot's great&wealth,
his princey connections, his wide inf1u-
ence and his distinguished services-foc he
had been soldier whose name was asso
ciated with some Of the greatest victories
of his waril1e monarch--had insured him
an indulgence which had sufficed to pre-
vent any interruption of his habits. and to
preclude any very strict inquiry into his
course. In short, he was tacitly allowed
to live as it plea sed him. He was an old
man with but little time left him. and it
would ali soon end at best. g.
His only son, the young Comte de Ro-
han-and save de Kersaint almost his only
reative-had married Mistress Anne Page
Of Virginia. The young man had been a
vaval officer whose ship had been sta
toned upon the coast of North America,
where he had greatly enjoyed the spon-
taneous and hearted hospitality Of
the colonists of the famous Old Dominion
Carried away by her charms Of mind and
person, and without waiting for the con-
sent of his father, he straightway married
this young woman from the New World
whose beauty and character had made SO
deep an impression upon him; and he had
brought her to France In his own fr1gate.
His father, at first highly incensed at
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CHAPTER III.
Enemies Are Friends.

The change from the broken and shat
tered brig to the spacious and magnificent
ship of the line was startling. The latter
was brand-new ship fresh from the
ways. Every improvement which the
most skilled naval architects and ship
builders Of the day could devise - and
France easily led all nations in the fine
art Of naval construction at that time
had been lavished upon LIE These. The
practical ability Of the designers exhibited
in many novel and useful contrivances.
had been reinforced and not obscured by
a lavish display Of polished metal work,
ornamental fittings and wood carving.
which would have better suited royal
yacht than a vessel of war. t, f.
Every gun on the ship was of brass,
and polished until it shone like new gold
in the sunlight. Everything was spot
lessly clean: and. in marked contrast ia
the usual run of French ships, the crew
Of this one was quiet and orderly. Eff
cheney was suggested by everything about
her. Contrary to the usual practice OF
men of-war in that period, the seamen
were clad in neat uniforms of
white duck. while the officers
of course. were respondent in the
blue and scarlet and gold lace Of the
French marine service. 1t was evident
that not only was a sailor in command but
disciplinarian as we'll
AS Grafton came through the gangway
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BOOK I.
An Idyl of Brittany.
CHAPTER II.-ContInued.
The SMASHING Of the Bird.

But the captain of the liner had fore
seen the skilful endeavor. A less able
seaman might have attempted to emulate
the Englishmnn's motions and followed
on the briggs heels; a less thoughtful
commander would not have been ready
for the only move which would have
stopped the daring naneuver. With pro-
per judgment. he chose to crush the
audacious Englishman with his mighty
battery.
In spite Of the promptness with which
G4afton's orders had been carried out
and the advantage gained thereby, the
brig was still within easy range of all
but The highest guns of the French ship
Since the weather was mild, it per-
mitted the lower deck ports to be opened
and her heaviest guns to be used AS the
Boxer presented her stern to her huge an
tagOnist, the latter suddenly
wreathed with fire and smoke. The thun-
derous roar Of her discharge could have
been heard for miles. Her captain took
no chance, every gun that bore was dis
charged at the doomed vessel.
A tempest of iron came hurting aboard
the brig. She was like an eggshell under
a trip hammer. From trim and saucy
little vessel she was reduced in the
twinkling of an eye to a wreck. The main
mast carried away few feet above
the deck. the foretop- mast was hanging
up and down the foremost, nearly every
shroud and stay had been parted. The
stern Of the brig had been beaten in. Her
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boats were cut to pieces. and the decks
were filled with dead and wounded, poor
StanhOpe among the former-a round
shot had taken off his head. Old Jabez,
unhurt, still clasped the wheel. The fore
SAIL though almost cut to ribbons, still
held a little wind, and the brig wal
lowed slowly ahead through the water.
Good God!'' exclaimed Grafton who
had come off scatheless, dazed at the
failure of his effort and the deadly price
he had paid so fruitlessly. how hor-
rible!''
1t had been gallant attempt Indeed,
the only possibility of escape had been
that he had tried. It had failed owing
to the preparedness and good Judgment of
the French captain. There were not ten
sailors in France who could have done so
we'll as he. With almost any one else OPP
posing him, Grafton might have escaped.
But now his brig was wreck beneath
him. There was nothing left for him but
to surrender Throwing his weighted bag
Of dispatches overheard, he drew a hand
kerchief from his pocket and waved it
toward his enemy.
Seeing the hopeless and helpless con-
dition Of her quarry, the French ship of
the line swept gracefully up into the wind
by the side Of the broken brig. Her way
was checked, her ponderous yards swung,
and she hove-to a short distance off. "A
magnificent picture she presented, with
her frowning tiers Of guns, her lofty
pyramids Of sails, her decks crowded
with brilliantly uniformed officers
The French could plainly see that there
was no boat left on the Boxer; therefore,
in few moments. heavy cutter was
swung from the davits Of the liner and
lowered into the wa ter. Presently an Of
ficer, attended by surgeon and sur
geons mate, stepped on the deck Of the
brig.
"You speak French. monsieur" asked
the officer of Grafton, who stood in the
gangway to receive him.
Yes. SIR answered the American,
bowling.
And you are-?'
'Leutenant Philip Grafton. command
| ing his Britannia majestys lat brig Box
err. And you are-?''
Lieutenant ST. Andre du Verger. of his
Most Christian. Majestys ship Of the-line
LIE Thesee, commanded by M. lie Comte
de Kersaint de Kerguelen."
II am at your service. monsieur. The
fortune of war has made me your pris-
oner.'
IN. de Kersaint desires that you repair
on board his ship at once, monsieur
"Willingly. NJ .du Verger." said Graf
ton. striving gallantly to hide his sadness
at this bitter ending of his cruise. 'At
your orders. Will you see to the poor
fellows I leave here?"
with pleasure. NJ. lie Capitalize. I have
| brought surgeon and surgeons mate
for the purpose"
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CHAPTER ".
The Garden and the Rose

The Chateau de Josselin. a, place not un-
known to history, lay hard by the sea
shore a few miles from the town Of Brest
toward which it turned it's landward side
1t was building Of great antiquity and
had been in the possession Of the family Of
de Rohan from feudal times. One face
looked seward over the wild crags, where
the stormy waves of 1.-THE Bay Of Biscay
broke in ceaseless onslaught. beating
themselves into, the white foam of sea
agony upon the stern shores. ." IT."
At the foot of the Keep or principal
tower which was built upon the sheer
edge Of precipitous headand, there was
deep indentation in the cliffs. which, if
one possessed sufficient skill and knowl-
edge to thread the narrow passage twist
ing between the roaring breakers. af-
forded safe harborage for boats and
small coasting vessels. It had been long
unused, Of course. owing to the spacious
harbor Of Brest close at hand. but in old
days it had been favored haven Of the
adventurous lords of Rohan-and some
time Of their enemies as well. 49,
LandWard the main chateau overlooked
a singularly pleasant garden filled with
ancient fruit and shade trees, the whole
lnclosed by a high wall from which, and
better still from the high tower, a full
view Of Brest, it's Notifications, it's naval
station. it's harbor, and it's shipping could
pC oOItiNSu.. ~ was " lIllS CaSLlG
Philip Grafton was conducted upon the
evening of the arrival of LIE These in the
harbor r. - 20 a..-.. ~.s..
The Marquis de Chabot- TROJAN. or. to
give him his familiar title de Chabot. the
heir and successor to the dignities Of the
de Rohans in those parts, and consequent
ly the master of rich and extensive pos
sessions, kept UP "a princely estate in the
old chateau. and it pleased him still to
perpetuate the ancient usages and customs
of his house so far as he could. The
castle itself seemed to be maintained as
mediaevai fortress might have been. The
ditch surroundingit on the landward side,
instead of being dry and grass grown, as
was the custom. was kept we'll filled with
water the drawbridge-the sole means Of
crossing the moat-was raised and lowered
at appointed hours: and close watch and
ward were kept by tlfe feudal retail1ers of
house at the gateway and on the walls.
To seward the walis'were SO high and so
strong that the castle. placed on the very
edge Of the &beetling cliffs. was believed to
be impregnable.
Lord of the high, the low. and the mid
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brave men, messieurs, and fair women.
Iielas!"
"Monsieur lie Marquis, quickly an
swered Grafton, who had not spent some
years Of his life at court for nothing, II
thank you for your hospitality and L con-
graduate you upon the source from which
it flows I accept it gladly-roses and
thorns as well:''| '
''Monsieur, you honor me by your ac
ceptance. AS to the rose, Monsieur
de Kcrsaint speaks with the romantic
license Of Brittany. IT'S but a child
monsieur my little grand daughter. I
am the thorns--a dull old set surely.
added the old man. smiling rather grimly.
Faith, de Chabot he who would fam
enough, I'll warrant. Morbleu, you
haven't forgot that; parry and return you
taught me when was a boy and you a
young soldier. All, messieurs, If any Of
you seek speedy gentle death, you may
easily find it before the Marquis
Gentlemen, :. smiled the old man, there
is no thought of DEATH, but the tale of a
little girl. Monsieur Grafton-''
There are roses in England and
America. Monsieur.7le Marquis-ay, any
thorns, too. And no true man was ever
deferred from wearing one for fear Of the
other. But mistake me not Til not seek
to pluck your Breton flower" replied: the
American, entering upon the spirit Of the
jest. Il shall beayour prisoner and"
Say my guest, monsieur. But enough"
said the old marquis, frowning slightly.
AS to the rOse,. we have carried the
pleasantly too far already. messieurs.
Let us have no more Of it. Monsieur
Grafton, direct your private baggage to be
brought to the ship here; we will leave
for my chateau on our arrival this even
Ing
Monsieur de Kersaint," said Grafton,
will you add to the obligations under
which you have laid me, by giving orders
that my poor men, the wounded, I mean,
are to be we'll cared for and then have my
private baggage sent off to LIE These?
My steward, who is aboard the Boxer,
will attend to it,
Your men shall be attended to as if
they belonged to me-" responded the
French captain. graciously, land your
private belongings secured. Meanwhile
will you step into my cabin that we may
discuss further our common interests and
friendships? Monsieur st. Laurent" he
added. turning to his executive officer,
who held the rank of captaine de frigate
will you throw prize crew on the
doughty little Boxer-a hard hitter indeed
and bid her follow us into Brent under
Jury when she can. On second
thought. monsieur. lie by her for few
hours until she is fit to go ahead We
would better convoy her in. 7 should not
like to lose her for all she is but a small
prize
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what he deemed a mesalliance, had stern
W refused to receive him; but the tales
Of the beauty Of his unwelcome daughter
in-law, which were poured in his ear by
those who fell under the sway of her love-
Illness, and certain substantial evidences
Of the great estates in the New World be-
longing to the honorable family from
which she sprange. and to which she was
sole heiress. which his son had found
means to bring to his attention, had first
awakened his curiosity and finally molli
fed his wrath. He had at last consented
to an interview, and thereafter had
promptly succunbed to the charms of the
winsome and beautiful American as COM
pletely as had his son. Resigning his
commission in the French navy the young
count with his wife, overjoyed at the
reconciliation, had returned to his ia Their g
house and, as lie fondly hoped, settled
down to years of domestic bliss and tran
guilty.
There a daughter. the first and only
child of this strange union, was born; but
the life that came was paid for by the life
that went, for when the child was but a
few days old, the young mother died. The
inconsolable young count did not long sur
viye the loss of his adOred wife To
distract his grief he resumed his
service in the French navy, receiving his
old rank through his fathers inf1u-
ence, and was shortly after wrecked and
lost with his ship on a voyage to the
French East Indies, while his daughter
was still an infant.
1t a crushing blow to the old man,
but with Spartan resolution he bore up I'M
der it and turned to his little grand
daughter for comfort and consolation. AS
the days sped away the child intrenched
herself more and more in the old man's
heart He withdrew himself from the
world in which he had been so great and
gay figure and devoted himself assidu-
ously to her welfare.
Brussels, Nov 2s.-A financial paper announces
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CONFERENCE OF CoLLEGIATEs.

Clevelahd ONO. Noy. 2s;IMany hoted ecu;
conference of collegiate and secondary school
instructors was called to order in Adelbert col
lege chapel here. At the conclusion of devo-
tional exercises, President Thwing. of Wes-
tern Reserve university, welcomed the delegates.
Addresses were then delivered by s: O. Hartwel.
Kalamazoo. Mich; F. T. Bones. Cleveland; Pro-
fessor II. Aikens. Cleveland, and Professor David
II. Major, Columbus
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California,

California. :
The Chicago Great Western railway
offers the choice of three through tourist
cars via different routes, making fast time
and having every comfort. Ask for book
let about them. L. G. Rains, agent, COR
ner Nicollet avenue and Fifth street, Min
neapolis.
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Synopsis-A British brig-of-war, Boxer. Cap.
tain Grafton, is attacked in the English channel
by French liner. The brig makes
SessfuI attempt TO escape in the fog. -
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Brussels Nov. 2S.-A financial paper announces
that the glass works of COrcelles have passed
under the control Of Pittsburg company.
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railway within eighteen months from the
date of said act, and to complete the
whole and entire line herein provided for
within three years from the expiration of
the said eighteen months, and shall give
bond with security approved by the
President of the Police Jury in the sum of
one thousand dollars 81 .000), conditioned
on the full and faithful performance of
said undertaking and contract.
And in the event the bidder fails TO
make the deposit of 300 dollars in cash or
certified check as hereinbeforc provided
for at the moment of adjudication, then
the President of the Police Jury at once
and without further formality, shall re
offer for sale the said franchise and shall
adjudcate the same to the last and high
est bidder who does make the required
deposit.
And in the event the successful bidder
shall fail to enter into the nOtarial con
tract, as hereinbefOre provided, within the
time stated the same shall be forfeited to
the parish, and the franchise shall cease
to exist and all rights Of the bidder shall
ipso facto cease and be forfeited without
any further formality whatever.
See. s. Be it further resolved that the
have the right TO transfer and assign
same, but without expense to the parish.
Sec. q. Be it further resolved that in
the event of war, pestilence, epidemic,
strikes, panics, or other public ealamities.
then and in that event the holder or
holders of this franchise are to be allowed
the time consumed by such calamity and
Shall not be considered as having passed
Inf 70 cd
above named calamities in any manner
affect the carrying on of the work herein.
See 7. Be it further resolved that in
constructing the said railway as herein
provided for, that the holder or holders of
this franchise shall have the right to leave
the public road at any place where there
are sharp curves or bends in the same and
shall not be required to build said road
along said public road, but shall be al
lowed as above stated to build said rail
road across the arc of said bends or curves
in order to save time and make said road
shorter.
ADVERTISEMENT
Sec. 8. Be it further resolved, that due
notice be given and advertisement for
thirty days be made in the official journal
of the parish of Iberia, of the contem-
plated sale of this said franchise, its terms.
conditions and specifications. all in &C
cordance with the provisions of act No. SO
of the General Assembly of Louisiana for
the year 1902.
COSTS AND INCIDENTALS:
Sec. 9. Be it further resolved that the
successful bidder or bidders shall pay all
costs incident to the sale of this said fran
chise. J. +. BRITAIN,
President.
A. b. ROMERO,
Secretary.
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A CHRISTMAS SUGGESTION.


Don't think it's too early for
such suggestion. One is always
glad when Christmas shopping is
overland if over early, is doubly
glad. Remember, it costs no more
to make your purchases early--some-
times less-and you have the most
complete assortment to select from.
Among the really desirable articles,
something acceptable to father,
mother, brother, sister, anyone in
fact, is the Globe Wernicke "Elas-
tic" Bookcase, the kindthat's made
in sections or units. You've seen
them advertised in all the leading
magazines and periodicals. 1t
grows with your library andalways
fits 1t. 1t will 6t your purse, too, a
few units for a small purse, more
for a larger one. To fully appre-
ciate the beauties of this case you
should examine the different kinds
andfinishes displayed McMahon's.
It's policy to place your order early
for delivery at Christmas time to
insure promptness and satisfaction.
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Sheriff SALE.
GUSTAVE PESSON
VS..
II. H. BECkMAN.
State Of Louisiana, Parish of Iberia, 10th
Judicial District Court

State of Louisiana, Parish of Iberia, 10Th
Judicial District Court.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue of
an order Of seizure and sale issued out of the
above entitled and numbered matter, l,
George Henderson, Sheriff, through F. j.
Mestayer, Deputy Sheriff, have seized and
will offer for sale and will sell FOR CASH
to the last and highest bidder, at the front
door Of the Court House, in the town OF
New Iberia, Parish OF Iberia, between
legal sale hours, on
ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 1903,
The following described property, to-
wit:
A certain lot Of ground with all the
buildings and improvements thereon and
thereunto belonging, situated within the
limits of the corporation of the town OF
NewIberia, said lot measuring eighty feet
front by one hundred and ninety five feet
in depth, bounded on the North by French
street, South by property of Stage or as
signs, and East by property of Esther
Smith or assigns, being the same property
purchased by II. H. Beckman in 1893 from
Esther Aldoe. To pay and satisfy the sun
of Six hundred and fifty dollars, to
gether with 80 per annum interest from
the 7th day of September 1895, until paid
subject to the following credits, to-wit
Fifty two dollars paid on the 18th of Sept
ember 1896; Fifty two dollars paid on the
4th of September 1897; Fifty two dollars
paid on the 9Th of September, 1898; Fifty
two dollars paid on the 9Th. of September
1890; and Fifty two dollars paid on the
9Th Of September, 1900, together with 10 q
Attorneys fees and all costs Of these pro
ceedings.
Given officially this 2lst day of November
1902.
GEO. HENDERSON, Sheriff,
per F. J. Messenger, by Sheriff.
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IN THE NATTER OF APPLICATION
FOR RECEIVERSHIP OF THF NEW
IBERIA COTTON MILL
co. LTD, No. 3714. ]
10th Judicial District Court, Parish OF
Iberia, State Of Louisiana.

Notice 10 hereby given that by virture
of an act of an order issued in the above
entitled cause, dated ON the 5th day of
December 1902, by the Hon. Nineteenth
Judicial District Court, holding session in
and for the Parish of Iberia, State of Louisi-
ana, l, James A. Lee, the duly appointed
Cotton Mills Co., Ltd, will offer for sale
and sell for cash at public auction to the
last and highest bidder, at the front door
of the Court House, in the City Of New
Iberia, between the legal sale hours on
SATURDAY, 10th DAY OF JANUARY
A. D. 1903, .
All the Real Estate, lands, buildings
improvements and machinery, thereupon
and thereto appertaining, now owned by
the New iberia Cotton Mill Co. Ltd, and
in my custody as receiver Of the aforesaid
company, and more particularly described
as follows to wit:
A certain tract of land in the city of
New Iberia, Parish Of Iberia La, property
and plant of the New Iberia Cotton Mill
Co. Ltd; containing twenty one superficial
acres with all the improvements thereon
and thereto belonging and all appurte-
nances thereof including the Cotton Mill
and entire plant of said company, boun-
ded on theNorth by Lourd's Lane, on the
the South by Jefferson Street, on the East
by Frere Street, and extending Westward
from Ffere street, Six hundred and fifty
six feet, between parrelel lines, and
bounded on said Western side by the
property of the Lourd's, being the same
land acquired by the New Iberia Cotton
Mill Co. Ltd, from Mrs. William Lourd
on February 10th, 1901. The following
being list of the Machinery now on the
above said Mill, and ready to start at a
moments notice, viz:
Seven CD Tomkins Knitting Machines I;
1.S0' d. A. Knapper One % Hosiery
Knitting Machine Twenty-three (23)
Sewing Machines One "a Improved
Cutter One u Globe Eyeletter One { y
Winding and Trimming Machine One ~
Cloth Press Three (3) Cuff Weaving
Machines One % Centrifugal; One ~
No. Z Stertevant Blower One ~ Blower
and Drying Machine One % Atlas En-
CINE and Boiler; One (l) Dean Pump I;
One (D Movable Vice. The Mill aud
Machinery are comparatively new, having
been in use but few months
/ This sale is made for the benefit of all
creditors Of the above said Corporation,
and the proceeds thereof held for them
without prejudice to the rank which each
may be entitled to under the law.
| JAMES A. LEE,
Receiver of the New Iberia Cotton Mill
] Co. Ltd.