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MILLINERY.
Mrs. Elias johnson

has opened a Millinery in her
rooms on south Chestnut streets
and is selling the loveliest StLouis
hats at half usual prices. She ia
vites the ladies to call,
She has also bought out the
Kirk stock Of goods.
Miss Wadsworth, sister of Mrs
Will Madden, is visiting here.
The new windmill and tank
put IN by Ike Zelgler in front of his
store is great convenience,
A good shower came this way
Sunday and a terrific rain and
thunder storm on Wednesday re
viving the hopes OF the farmers,
Mrs John Nickles received the
sad news of the serious illness of
her mother and has gone there
RAISE CHICKENS, DUCKS,
Turkeys and Geese.
l will pay you Cash,
J r. JORDAN, Hays, KS
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The Fahrlg process Shale Com
pany were here this week and Sc
lected the site for their, 100 ton
mill on section Is town Is range
20 on the south side of the river.
near the original mill and 3 miles
west of the Beatty mill, right IN
midst of the best Of shale. Work
will commence soon on the mill.
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Have you seen the new
cultivatOr or Weeder

will Kill the weeds in your wheat
and spring crops, and not lnjure
the crops,
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card between himself and Mile. Vauber-
nier. Nor had he hesitated TO take ad-
vantage Of the situation with the ready
decision OF the mariner who trims his
sails with every veering breeze.
AS the smiling soldier OF fortune now
seated himself comfortably before the
glowing fire in the library and prepared
to indulge in a pinch OF snuh-his favor
ite diversion-it was to reckon upon q
more auspicious outcome TO the affair
than he had previously anticipated
While the Comte Du Barry is chasing
these phantoms Of hope we will follow
the carriage in which Jeanette was CON-
fortably esconced on setting out for Ver-
sailles. BY this time the carriage was
entering the palace grounds and in few
moments Jeanette was safely deposited
on the spacious esplanade leading 70 the
main entrance Of the palace. She in
quired of the uniformed attendant, who
had approached as the carriage came TO
a stop and was assisting Jeanette from
the step. the way to the Due de Choiseul
Somewhat 10 her disappointment she was
informed that at the moment the prime
minister was engaged with the King.
The grand Ievee was in progress. and the
immense waiting room into which Jean
ette had been shown presented an ami
mated scene.
Pages In uniform We're fitting here and
there. and the army OF palace attend
ants were moving about both in bat
talions and single spies. in the most be-
wildering manner TO Jeanette. Il was
strange. new world to her. and she felt
like an explorer who had rashly ventured
into uncharted seas without a COM
pass. But it was too late TO return now.
Mobiles Of the realm were either con-
versing in groups, in subdued tones. or
were chahng with impatience while they
awaited permission TO enter the royal
presence. other personages were too
deeply absorbed in their own affairs to
notice anyone else. but were moving
about the commodious chamber like
so many solitary spirits. Occasionally
the door leading into the grand gallery
WutIt the dulltuNt " do III NiNklGSA--
swung open, and the captain Of the
guard announced in stentorian tones the
name Of the next persCuage to enter.
Jeanette was standing near a win
dow. which lighted a smaller passage
leading from the main waiting room TO
private cabinet. and was receiving the
tull benefit of the morning sun. SO alb
sorbed was she in the animated scene
before her as to notice neither that she
was standing in the sunny calcium, nor
hat a door to her right had suddenly
swung open and admitted a man Of Sc
we're and naughty mien, Sho was dressed
entirely in black. Several eyes which
were directed toward the parsonage first
caused jeanette to notice the new ar
rival She turned IN time to see the
Due de Choiseul approaching. evidently
with the intention Of passing into the
cabinet by way OF the small corridor
near which she was standing.
Something led Jeanette 10 the i'm
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tried the plates. the fork, the spoon,
the knife, and the royal toothpicks. The
meats were brought in by the lord
chamberlain. preceded by two guards, a
huissier. an officer OF the pantry, and a
controller Of the buttery. followed by
two other guards TO prevent any alien
contact with the royal edibles.
Louis. preceded by the house stew
ard and two ushers. bearing fambeaux.
advanced and took his seat in front OF
the linen nef He was surrounded by all
the princes and princesses OF France
and a numerous circle Of courtiers and
ladies'. His majesty at once seated him
self and signlfed his permission for the
company 70 do likewise. Six noblemen
straightway stationed themselves at each
end Of the table TO wait upon the King
and taste the viands.
When he had supped. the monarch
rose and his example was followed by
the assemblage Two guards and an
usher led the way to the royal retir-
ing room. Here was held a brief audi
ence usually until about midnight. when
Louis rose and again went to feed his
dogs
While his majesty was thus engaged
the royal night robes were being pre-
pared. The en-cas had been deposited
upon the sideboard. the arm chair
wheeled to the fire in winter and near
the window in summer. and the dress
ing gown and slippers placed nearby
The famous candelabrum with it's wax
lights. by which the courtiers estimat-
ed the degree Of their present favor
was on a table near the fauteuiL His
majesty divested himself Of his watch
ribbon, which he delivered TO a noble
man in waiting. together with his waist
coat and cravat. Pages presented the
royal slippers.
None but the Dauphin might offer
his majesty his night robe, which haC
been warmed beforehand. Louis the
Well Beloved was always lighted to his
bed by the particular nobleman whom
ne had designated as most deserving ol
the honor. His majesty, before retiring
was accustomed TO select the habilI-
ments he would wear on the following
day, and was then approached by the
royal physician to ascertain the state
OF his health.
His majesty now motioned for all to
retire; the curtains were drawn. the
tapers extinguished. and the night
lights arranged. Louis was a sound
sleeper-the tornado Of terror that was
gathering upon the horizon was then
but zephyr around Versailles.
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principal attendants posted themselves
at the entrance to the apartment and
passed upon those who were announced.
Admission to the grand .evee was
signal favor for which even princes
might sigh for considerable time in
vain. Every precaution was observed TO
prevent the intrusion OF unprivleged
persons. As each candidate presented
himself his naBe was whispered to the
first lord Of the bedchamber, and by
him was repeated to the King. II there
was no royal objection the visitor was
admitted and the first lord resumed his
station near the entrance. from whence
he marshaled the newcomers TO their
several places. in order 20 prevent them
pressing TOO closely about the royal per
son. Princes and governors. marshaIs
and peers alike were subjected to ,his
ceremony.
Meanwhile his majesty was occupied in
dressing himself A valet delivered TO
a gentleman Of the chamber the hose
and garters. which ne in turn presented
to the monarch. who drew on the former
himself A second valet then presented
the haut-de-chausses to which the silk
err hose were attached; and a third put
on the shoes and clasped the diamond
buckles Two pages. habited in Grim
son velvet oyerlaid with geld and silver
lace. removed the slippers while his
majesty arranged his attire. His every
movement was noted. and. should he
wear a certain garment in a certain way.
a hundred courtiers were quick to take
the cue.
A frugal breakfast followed. in which
golden service was used. BY this time
the royal shirt had been warmed and
was given TO the first lord Of the robes
ard by him to the dauphIn. who. disem-
harrassiug himself Of his hat and gloves.
approached and presented il to the King.
Tho royal sword. the vest and blue rib
bon were then brought forward by a
specially commissioned attendant and
the sword buokled on, the vest adjusted.
and the scarf with the ribbon. TO which
was attached the cross Of the Holy
Ghost fin diamonds, and finally the cross
Of saint Louis was thrown over the royal
shoulders.
His majesty drew on.his coat with the
assistance Of the grand master Of the
robes. adjusted his lace cravat. which
was folded about his neck by a favorite
couruer. who emptied into the pockets
OF the coat the contents OF bose which
he had worn on the previous day.
Louis the Well Beloved was now ac-
customed to pass into his cabinet, fol- |
lowed BY the assembled eourtiers, from
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CHAPTER XyI-(Continued.)

ON Madame de Pompadour gov
erned the royal household some
four years have passed-four years
Of comparative respectability. at
least In outward seeming. since there
has been no Acknowledged favorite at
the court during the whole OF that
time. and mobiles and courtiers were
beginning 10 ask who would be the
next mistress OF Versailles. because
the King is growing more and more diff
cult to amuse as he approaches his dot
age.
Meanwhile the sun had been up three
hours. and one Of the officers Of the oven
was renewing the wood in the royal
chamber one autumn morning in 1868
Wallets rersoftIy opening the shutters
and carrying away the collation., the NOR
tar and the taper. which had been burn
ing during the rl-,t watches in the pal
ace. The first gentleman Of the bed
chamber. having dressed himself I'm an
ante-room. entered and remained stand
ing silently beside the royal couch until
tae time appointed to awaken the mon
arch. This done. ne passed into the
waiting room and announced that his
naiesty had deignod 10 open his eyes.
An attendant threw back the two bat
tants OF the door. permitting the Dau-
ph'n and the Prime Minister de Choisel.
who had been awaiting the signal. 10 en-
ter and inquire how his majesty had
passed the night
They were Immediately followed by
the Due de- Bichelcu. Lord Chancellor
Mspeau. Minister Of Finance Terray the
sret lord ot the bedchamber. and ths
grand master Of the robes. These were
succeeded by the FIRST valet Of The ward
robe. followed by several officers bear
ing the royal vestmeuts. It is now that
the FIRST physician and the surgeon in
ordinary have the privilege Of cntree by
virtue Of their Offices.
A few drops Of spirits of wine were
poured upon the royal hands and the
FIRST lord Of the bedchamber preserved
the Holy Water with which the monarch
made the sign Of tho cross upon his brow
and breast A collection Of wigs was
displayed from which the First Gentle
man OF France selected one TO wear
during the day. His Majesty was dressed
with much ceremony. and seating him
self in a commodious armchair, ordered
the arst entree. or petit leyec. Only
princes Of the blood and grand mobiles
were permitted TO attend this early
morning function
His majesty with motion OF his
hand next signihed the hour for the
Erand leYee. upon which three Of the
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Perhaps 1t was because, as a rule, the
morning was far advanced before any
signs Of life we're visible in the Du Barry
household that considerable curiosity
had been excited an hour before among
the servants and early market people in
the neighborhOod on seeing a carriage
draw up before the Du Barry mansion
and a young woman alight She had
hardly touched her neatly slippered foot
to the pavement when the door Of the
main vestibule swung open and NE
Comte du Barry-attired in a rich morn
Ing robe-descended the steps and greet
ed his early caller with an ELUSIVE well
come. She accepted his assistance with
the air Of one accustomed to homage as
they ascended the steps and disappeared
into the house together. The big door
closed behind them on noiseless hinges.
Meanwhile the horses in the street
were champing their bits. equineIy con
scious Of the attention that both them
selves and the handsome equipage were
attracting This equipage was particu
larly noticeable because Of its dazzling
newness. from the neatly emblazoned
eagle on a field sable. with a silver
crown. beak and claws gules and the
motto-"Non Cecidet Animus"-to the
impressive coachman in he Du Barry
livery on the box. Fortune had evidently
been smiling Of late upon the Comte du
Barry
While the gossiping neighbors were
discussing these tempting morseIs and
raising their eyebrows, the Comte Du
Barry and his pretty visitor emerged
from the house and descended the steps
to the carriage into which the Young
woman was handed with every mark OF
courtesy. He then turned to the coach
man on the box, and in a low tone in
structed him to drive with his passen-
ger to Versailles.
Doubtless the reader has already rec
ognized Mile. Vaubernier as the occupant
OF the carriage. She had arrived from
CourneUve in the same equipage which
the Comte du Barry had sent for the
purpose, and was now covering the last
stetoN III h'A ~ cal eAAAkEQ MISSION TO lnt
Duo de Choisel Sne WEE to ascertain
the value of the Corsican securities and
she was also to get the contract extended.
If possible. Her companion in the ven
ture had been drilling her during the
interval between her arrival and depart
ure, in the necessary iormalities to be
in gaining admittance TO the
powerful prime minister.
As the Comte du Barry turned and re-
entered the house. after seeing the car
riage disappear in the direction Of Yer
sailles, his face wore an expression of
confidence and satisfaction. He
was far too adroit courtier himself not
to appreciate the full value Of his pres
ent emissary in negotiating with a min
lister who differed in no wise from his
in admiring feminine at
Du Barry had been considering this
ever since a community of interests hsd
been established by a chance turn OF the
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whence he isUed his orders for the day.
This hour was devoted to business and
to receiving such persons as may have
byen accorded permission for the occa-
sion.
Louis usually chose this time to dis
cuss plans for buildings and gardens.
This was far more TO his liking than
the more important cares Of state
which he was prone to shoulder or
on the Due de Cloisel. the real ruler
Of France. This fourteenth Louis was
but the shadow Of his predecessor.
The Grand Monarch had squanderod a
hundred millions on Versailles and
almost a similar sum on Marty His
grandson built the Petit Trianon. a com
paratively modest palace. I'm one corner
Of the Park Of Versailles. He had no
inclination to appropriate trouble in
any form or place ~ it could be avoided.
He had found the monarchy awaiting
him. He had taken a place at the helm.
as d pilot on a vessel upon which he
must sail He had not designed the
craft. and had nothing to do with its
equipment. His only care was that Il
should sail as smoothly as possible
while he remained aboard. His most
famous phrase was that the vessel would
last as long as it was useful to him
After that-a significant shrug Of the
shoulders.
During the interim in the cabinet
The court was awaiting the appearance
OF his majesty In the grand gallery
Here was held the principal audience
Of the day, and every one who had An.
Piled for the privilege could address the
King.
His majesty al the time always dinad
alone In his own chamber at square
table placed opposite the center windov,
"here three courses and dessert were
regularly served. When the table ,vas
laid the courtiers entered. and the first
gentleman Of the chamber announced
that dinner was served. His majesty
was waited upon by the grand chamber
lain.
On rising from the table Louis paused
Tor a few moments In the saloon IN af-
iord persons Of rank an opportunity n
address him. He then returned 10 his
cabinet and was Joined by the members
OF the royal household. Some Of tbie
time was devoted to feeding his dope
and during the afternoon his majesty
was accustomed either to drive or sfroII
in the royal gardens
On returning from the drive or prom
enade. the First Gentleman of France
again changed his dress and remained for
a short time in his cabinet. after which
he proceeded to the apartments OF the
court ladies and remained there until
ten I'm tho evening-the hour fer supper
During tie interval before supper the
officers b-d tasted the bread and salt and
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Letter Issued by Louis XIV.
Copyright, 1902. by Frank A. Munsey.)
SYNOPSIS OF PRECEDING CHAPTERS

IN the flst chapters. published on Sunday.
November 3. is narrated the baptGm and early
childhood life of tbe future Madame ia Barry
in The French garrison town of Nauc0uleur-
In the tale Of the Maid Of Orleans. who Was
born and raised in the s8me vicinity. IS FORE
stsdowed the strange destiny cf the hcr1iu.
At the age Of six she meets Louis Nv. Who
visits Nauc0ulCuiS on a pilgrimage 30 tha
shrine oi Joan of Arc. and acts ae MS guide
ir the Partisan Convent % Sainte Aure. where
she remains seven years.
On sunday, November 1G. IS narrated The
historical meeting between Jeanette and tho
fortune teller. who predicts her future elya
ti0n. This oracle she forgets in an smusiuE
She returns home one afternoon and informs
De mother that she has engaged herself a- iH
assistant 90 Monsieur Lahiilc in his millinrr
shop in the Rue Saint Houore.
Wish nuval she has her FIRST love affair." which
is almost idyllic. and which gives glimpse u.
the true character % the girl. 10 ends With "a
letter which she writes Duv1l from the Chateau
panion 90 Mime. Ia Gardc- Two sons of fli
woman fan in love with Jeanette with dis
astruus consequences
Jeanette accompanies Nine. Ia Ca-de 90 tha
home Of the Marquise du Qucsnoy and Ec.
her first glimpse of the fashionable society of
the period. with an its pomp and glitter.
While driving from Cour Neuvl I'M the evening
the two women have a remarkable meeting with
stranger-the man who had told her fOr-
tune iu the forest Of FOntaincbiCau UiIrin-
the function M the du oucsnoy mansion 0rr
heroine meets the COmte Jean du Barry. who
invites her % his house Temple of Chance
Du Barry Is depicted as q soldier of Fortune
or won with nonchalance' His house was a
palace.
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CHAPTER XVII.
Royal Meeting.

While Louis XIV was submitting his
person to the royal tiremen preparatory
to the early morning levee at Versailles.
a carriage might have been seen leaving
The house of the Comte du Barry in the
Rue de Ia Jussienne and driving rapid
~ across Paris.
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(TO Be Continued Next Sunday,)
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FIR Specials.

SUIT, Sable Neck Piece with six tails
the kind that is usually sold at
5; $: O. bu; our ;asn F'';s makes $500
AS bic Raccoon Mex Scarf. with large
tails; bargain at $500. AS we nave
nya few lett We viii sell $500
hem at
Real Martin Neck Piece, with SIX tals,
a handsome piece OF fur: the re: u ar pIlce
issl2.5o. Fortewd days On I'VE GH 20
will sell them {.
Isabella Fox Neck Scarf with large tails,
beautiful light brown; a regular st'..o
quality, but our cash prlc az so
makes them
S,be Fox Ne K Scarfs, with large, full
tails, from $3.50 to $500. These are
beaut,tu FuIs- The kind tuat are usually
sold at $1,000 TO $500.
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Mems EandkerChiefs.

Mems HandEerchi-t>. y and 1-in-h
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Mems Hand serchl-fs Il y, s4-incn
hem pure linen, in plan ana cgIOre. h-m-
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12'.c, our holiday PE.le IS o~
IS ard nc Mems Hard lerchiefs. III
pam and coiored sieTSutched B " e-s.
Eu ne men ti ~! large lot 70 se.s't 12hc
Mems Pure Linen Han lerehjef, N -
and 81 cn hem; a re>uLlr &c 70r
value, Mynday they 20 at %O@
Mems rure Linen llitia Hand
kef-hiets IN 12-!nch hem, n boxes. 9Sr
each .. 81 <
SOC Mems Seer Linen Handkarch 4s,.
Fre:ch ilnistl, n holtay boxes ZNr
69c Mems Sheer Linen H ntEaFchi IS.
tancy torierS, ann h=m. IN ..o.l GD-
dly boxes
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PoWel1-B urfo ot.

Announcement has been made by Mt.
and Mrs William y. Bulfoot OF the ap-
preaching marriage of their daughter,
Miss Mary Elizabeth, to MI George
.iinslie Powell.
The ceremony will take place Thurs
day, December 18th, at 1880 y. NJ, in
the parlors of the Rev. j. B. O'ReiilE,
Of Sacred Heart Church.
Mr. Powell will be attended by Mr..
James a. Davis and by his brother. Mr.
William Powell The marriage will be
quietly celebrated, and only the relatives
of the contracting parties and few IN
innate friends will be present
Immediately after the wedding MI ana
Mrs. Powell will leave for Washington
and New York. They will return 10
Richmond December oath to spent.
Christmas here. but will be for week
in Cincinnati during the last of DeceTi,
Der. After January I'd. 1863, they VIII
welcome their friends at No. 6lf South
Pine Street.
Miss Burfoot is the handsome ana pop
ular daughter of Police Sergeant Imam
A. Burfoot. Mr. Powell is well ana IA
voratly known in his business connsc-
ton with the Chesapeake and ONO
Railway Company and otherwise.
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Ladies HandkerChiefs

Ladies' Heu,stitched Embroidered Hand
kerchiets. cheap at 75c dozen: our E0c
no. day prlce IS dozen wv
Ladies' Hefnstitchei HandEerchiefs. in
X, Y, 81 and 1-inch hem, excel ent &c
va:ue, dozen -. Wv
Ladies' Pure Linen Hsms' itched En-
broidered HandkerchiefS. a bargain t0r
at1.1.-; cur holiday price is. W
17c Ladies' Pure Linen Henstltche En-
troiderei and Val Lace EdLe HandkeF-
chiefs, in scaoped and plain. 51I/o
A larz lot TO sel1ct from i@/IS
Ladies' 3oc Pure Linen Hernetitofle En-
broicered ard Val LICE Edge Hand o.
kerchIe.s, III hoi Day boxes, each <o>'
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Specials III White Good

Sheer India Linon, special for e
Monday CA
a2-inch Mus,in, regular 6181 H3Lc
valu'. our casn price f0F Won .av o-I41.S
Fancy Bor1erei Mus1ns, ch .ap So
at l212c. Monday the Prlce VII o. u
Ga Fan:y Cheek Muslin. Our &
cash prize for Monday is az
3115c MlsIrs il nalnsook che-k 4 50
she r NUS in checks. 70 go fsI-
Monday at SA.
sheer Muslin in fancy Chefs ma
plaits, cheap at Ice Our prize SyA~
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cialIy chartered for their convenience
DR.. Kerr will have the privilege OF taking
sm4A party with him.

Miss Mary Hollingsworth. Of Rouss
Springs, near Winchester. Va, in look
ing over some old papers. discovered an
old history Of America printed in ll2S.
She also found a map of the United
States.s upon which were the pictures OF
the first six Presidents. The Hollinss-
near Winchester.
Mrs. g. NJ Atkinson. Mrs. I G. Elder
and Miss Grace Elder. OF Staunton. VINO
have been in Richmond. left Tor nome
Thursday.
Mr.. I. n. Jones. who has been at Clifton
Springs. N. =. for the past month. is
improving rapidly.
Miss Edith Cosby Is the guest of Miss
Mca1,rrau, Of West Avenue. Newport
News.
Mrs. A. s. Chandler, Jr., who has been
visiting the family Of Mr.. 4. 8. Chand-
Ter. at Bowling Green, is at home again
Mrs. Junius Riddick entertained the
team that won the travelling trophy from,
the Milton Work Club very charmingly
last Thursday evening. The team inciuues
Mrs. Charles Todd. Mrs. Edmund Wad-
dill, Mrs. ~. Lodor. Mrs. Waller Scott.
Mrs. Warner Moore. president OF the
club. and Mrs. L. P. Guest. the referee.
The Rev. Thomas S. Leitch is visiting
friends in Charlottesville, Va