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his fist violently down on the massive oak
table near the door.
$50 be it," he assented with more open
look.
"a truce-without any rushes from the
boar?"
Fool! Does not my word suffice?' con-
temptuously retorted the duke.
Yes: for although you are-what you are
you have been a soldier. and would not
break a truce"
Such commentator from-my jester is,
indeed, flatteringv' satiricaly remarked the
kings guest, seating himself in great
chair which brought him face to face with
the fool. and yet commanded the door. the
intruder'S only means of retreat.
Pardon me. the dukes jester, you
mean?"
"A distinction with difference! retorted
the fool. 1T is quite true I am the duke 8
jester: it Is equally untrue I am yours.
Therefore. we reach the conclusion that
you and the duke are two different persons.
Plainly. not being the duke. you are an i'm
poster. Have you any fault to find with
my reasoning?"
ION the contrary" answered the other
with no sign of anger or surprise, your
reasoning is all that could be desired. Why
should l deny what you already know? ]
was aware. of course. that you knew, when
i first learned his Jester was in the castle.
Frankly. l am not the duke-to your
But with Francis and the courtr' sug-
gested the fool. uplifting his brows.
Il am the duke-and such remain You
understands
Perfectly, my lord" replied the jester.
Struggling his shoulders. But since I am
not the king, nor one of the courtiers
whom for the time being, have the honor
of addressing? But perhaps I am over
inquisitive."
mot at ALL" said the other with mock
ing ceremony. you are whimsical fell
low: besides. I am taken with a man who
stands near death without f1inching. To
tell you the truth, our truce is somewhat
to my liking. There are few men who
would have dared what you have tonight.
And although you're only fool-will you
drink with me from this bottle on the table
here? I'm tired of ceremonies of rank and
would clink glass in private with a merry
fellow. What say your?
And leaning over he filled two large COB
let's with the rich beverage from a great
flask placed on the stand for his conven-
fence. His face lighted with gross con-
VITALITY. but behind his jovial, free man.
ner. that of q trooper in his cups. cleaned
a furtive, guarded look. as though he were
studying and testing his man.
I'm for free life: some fighting; but
snug walls around for companionship," he
continued. Look at my soldiers now:
els? Not one Of the troop would leave me
for emperor or kingl Not one but would
follow me-where ambition leadsp' Holding
up the glass, he looked into the depths Of
the thick burgundy. why, likely fellow
like you should carry cleaning blade, not
a wooden sword. know your duke-a man
OF lineage string Of titles long as my
arm-an underling Of the emperor, while r.
closing his great Jaw flrmlyl.owe al
tegtance to no man, or monarch. which Is
tho. same thing. Drink, lad: I'm pleased I
did not KIN you"
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"And l." laughed the PLEASANT, 'congratu-
late myself you are still aliye-for the wine
is excellent"
"stiu alive" exclaimed the kings guest.
boisterOuSly, although dark shadow
crossed his glance. I'm SCARED from head
to foot, and my hide Is as tough as
IA boar's?" tapping his chin with the
fools head on his wand
"Ah. you will have your jest" retorted
the host of the occasion, good-naturedly.
Its bred In the bone. A quality for a
soldier. Next to courage Is that fine sense
of humor which makes man a bon coma
rade. Put down your craven image, lad;
you were made to carry arms, not baubles.
Put it down. I say, and touch glasses with
Louis of Pfalz- Urfeld."
"rhe bastard Of Hochfels!" exclaimed the
Jester. fixedly regarding the man whose
name was known throughout Europe for
his reckless bravery, his personal resources
and his tndomitable pride or love of free
dom and independence. which held him
aloof from emperor or monarch, and made
him peer and leader among the many In
tractable spirits Of the Austrian country
who had not yet bowed their necks to con-
quest; a soldier of many battles, whose
thick-walled fortress. perched picturesauely
in midair on steep mountain top, estab-
lished his security on all sides.
1.-THE same, my friend of the motley
continued the other. not without compla-
cency, observing the effect of his announce
ment on the Jester.
HE who calls himself the free baron OF
Hochfels?" observed the fool setting down
the glass from which he had moderately
partaken. "a a.
aye man of royal and peasant blood -
harshly answered the freebooter. "Ambi-
ton, arrogance, are the kingIy inheritance;
strength, constitution Of iron, the low
born legacy. What think YOU Of such an
endowment"
''You are far from your castle my Lord
Oh Hochfels." commented the Jester. alb
sently, unmindful of question he felt not
called upon to answer. 90
And yet as safe as In my own mountain
nest" retorted the free baron. or free
me? There is not trooper Of mine but
would die for his master. You would not
denounce me, because-but why enumerate
the reasons? I hold you In the palm of my
hand. and. when I close my fingers. there's
the end of YOU" -
"But where allow me:3 the wine has a
rare flavor" and he reached for the flask.
Drink freely" returned the pretender;
cit Is the kings own. and you are my guest.
You were about to ask"
whence came the idea for this mad ad-
venture7" said the Jester. his eyes SEEM
ingiy bent in admiration on the goblet he
held; half globe OF crystal sustained by a
golden Bacchus.
"Idea!' repeated the seIf-calIed baron,
with a gesture Of satisfaction. 'Tt was
more than an idea. It was an inspiration.
born Of that chance which points the way
to greatness. The feat accomplished, all
Europe will wonder at the wanton exploit.
impregnably intrenched. win make the best
Of the marriage. especially as the groom
is Of royal blood. Next, an alliance with
the French king against the emperor. Why
mott was not Francis enc0 ready to treaf
even with solyman to defeat Charles, "a
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Usual.



The Old Man-"Isn't It possible for you to
go to college without having to play poker,
spend money and raise the devil gener-
allyn"
The Son-"But, governor. I thought you
wanted me to take the regular academic
course"
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boat flashing with frantic haste. forgetful
OF the fact that boat, attached only BY q
painter, hoated alongside.
But the coming of the Austrian skipper
made an instantaneous change. AS he
landed on deck he let out fearful roar.
Instantly the panic abated. Each man
stood quiet. Then, in a calmer voice. the
Austrian gave out a succession Of orders.
and in five minutes all hands had formed
into a well-organized bucket brigade and
were passing water to the burning house.
The fire by this time had gained some
Roadway. but in half an hour 1t was under
control. and before midnight all was quiet
again and order restored.
The Grim Humor Of the Turk.
1t was a Turkish sailor in colloquy with
some Turkish soldiers that gave me the i'm
preston that the Turk has an undercurrent
of undemonstrative humor which enables
him to see the funny side of things without
d smile. The incident occurred at the
mouth of the Bosphorus opening into the
Black sea.
We had attempted to enter the Bosphorus
after sunset. This was at the time of the
Greco-Turkish war, when unusual precau-
tons were being taken. AS we approached
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Mrs. James has spent the summer at her
home in Urbana, Ohio, where she has been
painting some portraits, and. 1t is said.
picture for the next exhibition OF the So
ciety Of Washington Artists. During the
month of July her Maine studio was loaned
to Mrs. Louise Cox. the wife of Kenyon
Cox, her cousin.
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1t Is announced that all entries for the
coming Carnegie exhibition must be in by
October 1st and all paintings submitted by
the 10TH This eighth annual exhibition
of the Carnegie Institute, Pittsburg. Is to
be given over almost entirely to the works
OF American artists and none other will
be considered eligible for the three chief
awards Of 800 81 900 and $500, respect
lively
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William Lindsay and his son. residents of
London. but formerly citizens Of Fall River,
Mass. have left 500, 600 to the latter city
for the establishment Of a school of de-
sign. and in the same city, anothe. public
minded man has just organized a free tex
tile school for the benefit of the workers in
the cotton mills.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-04-25
THE K1RON CHRONICLE

Mr.. and Mrs. Flodine from Boone, Ia,
visited acquaintance in Kiron the first
of the week.
A negro troupe arrived in Kiron We'd
nesday and billed the town for a show
on Thursday evening.
Miss Alma Nordholm left on Satur-
day for Akron Iowa where she intends
to remain for some time.
Pc. Flodine of Denison spen Mon.
day and Tuesday delivering nursery
stock, which he took orders for last
fall.
Ben Linburg left Tuesday for Aurora
and other points in Nebraska 10 invest
in land if suitable, He has abandoned
his intentions of going to Sweden.
: Rev. C. j Chader from Marathon Ia.
is in Kiron this week visiting his many
friends, made during the time of his
pastorage here years ago, He will
preach at the Mission Church next Sun
day.
On Wednesday evening last week rel.
atives and friends to the number of of
over hundred gathered at the pleasant
home of A. 6 Sjogren three and one
half miles south of Kiron to witness
the marriage of ALT. Nordholm to Miss
Hannah Sjogren, At seven o'clock the
bridal couple together with their at
tendants marched into tho parlor to
music rendered by Miss Grace Selander
of Denison. Rev, N. Wicksell perform
ed the impressive and important cere-
mony that made them man and wife,
Congratulations were showered upon
this estimable couple whereafter a
; most dainty supper was served. A
very complete assortment of valuable
and useful presents was rendered the
couple. Among the guests from away
were Mr.. and Carl Flodine of Boone,
Mrs. Gust. Selander, Grace Selander,
sister and two brothers p E. Flodine
and family, and Mr.. and Mrs. Lille
holm all from Denison, Mr., and Mrs.
Chas, Nordholm and other relatives Of
Battle Creek. The bride is the oldest
! daughter Of our farmer friend A. G
: Sjogren and is well and favorable
known in these parts, who possesses
traits Of true woman and to preside
) over the home in model manner ant
: to make life cheerful for the man she
L has we'd The fortunate groom is on,
: of our industrious'young farmers and by
his manly and affable ways has wo1
the esteem of all who know him. The,
: have gone to house keeping on the Win
u quist farm one mile south of Kiron
May success and happiness be theirs.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-04-25
BUCK GROVE LETTER,
DR.. Bonney and son Tom, went tc
Manila Wednesday.

DR.. Bonney and son Tom, went to
Manila Wednesday.
Miss Lydia Frey oe Coon Grove, is
visiting her sister, Mrs e. stahl
Miss Lizzie stegeman called on Miss
Beryha Miller one day this week.
Jas Wile5 of Dow City, was pleas
ant caller in this vicinity Monday
Ed, stahl is able to be out after a
siege of inf lmmatory rheumatism
Miss Stella Mcbride is spending
few DAYS with her aunt, Mrs Will Mot
fit
The Oldest daughter of VIM, Arndt
is staying with Mrs j. Il Doyal, the
hotel keeper.
Rev Mstheny of Defiance was not
with the NJ. Z. Sunday school last Sun
day on account of sickness.
Mr. and Mrs. B. Walsworth. Marie
GigaS and Joe I7ease took dinner at H.
G. Isemingers last Sunday.
Mrs. Rice is visiting with Mrs, JAS.
Hahn, and Mrs. Slater this week She
intends starting for her home on Thurs
day in southern La.
The funeral of Perry Roberts little
baby passed through here from Aron
/ last week He was laid to rest in the
/ Rucly Grove cemetery,
M. Sherman and family We're out te
church last Sunday after-their long at
tact of illness this winter. Weare glad
to have them with US again.
/ Miss Mollie Griffin went to Manila
to visit her sister, Mrs. Jess Bennett
and from there she expects to so to Co
Bluffs 70 visit her sister Anna.
Mr. Hahn. Sr. is not as we'll as usual
Mrs, Will Motif went to Defiance or
Wednesday to get the furniture belong
ing to Mrs Hahn and rent her building
Mrs. Joe Pease has been at Manila
several days visiting with parents. She
did not return home until Monday
morning On account of the illness Of
her little daughter
A happy wedding occurred at the home
of Chris Burmeister, his eldest danghte
was married to Mr.. John Waite O
Sioux City, Ia The sArndt band fur
nished the music
A surprise party was given john.
Griffin on Monday evening in honor o
his birthday. The young people of thi
vicinity were preparing to go about
o'clock in the afternoon, but did no
get there until 73o, but they gave hir
! good surprise and nice time was re
ported.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-04-25
HAPPENINGS AT VAIL

Fred Iddings of Mapelton, Iowa, is
the new druggist at 'ilynn Bros,
Miss Maud Paine of Vail has been
elected teacher in the West Side high
schools.
The old town we'll at the hotel corner
has been filled in.
Glennie Paine was West Side visitor
Monday.
VIM. Byrnes was a county seat visitor
Sunday.
Ross Nicholson was here from New
ton Tuesday, visiting Vail friends.
Chas. Mccullough. sr. is very sick at
his home in Vail and at this writing is
in critical condition
AT the meeting of the school board
Mondey, Prof. F f. Gordon of Flor
ence, Nebr. was elected principal; VIM.
A. Mcguire, teacher il the grammar
room; Miss Clara Dobler, intermediate
room, Kate Conner, Primary and Mar
garet Short, music, The salary of all
the teachers was raised So per month
and the principals salary to $500 year
A meeting was called Monday night
to organize base ball team for the
coming season. Ed Fanske was elected
manager and Ed Sheridan assistant
manager and treasurer. 1t was decided
to give May Ball at the opera house
Friday night, May 1st. Everyone
should help to make it a grand success.
With REILLY, Moiseed, Duffy and Sher-
wood Bros. Vail can turn out good
team this year.
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To BE CONTINUED

The Illinois Central will give special
rates to Omaha on Monday April q.
The President will be there that date
and there will be big military sparade
in the evening. A special train will
be run east of Omaha as far as Fort
Dodge.
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Denison Local Markets.
VIII EAT.......55c HOGS. $3.50
CORN" .28-3Or EGGS
oATS..........27c BUTTER. -. u
Latest Chicago Markets.
Furnished by
WEARE COMMISSION co.,
Through
r. E. GRASON, Mgr. Denison office.

CHICAGO, April "a, 1903
The following was the range of prices
at the close of today's markets:
Cattle and Sheep steady.
Hogs cents lower.
Weather map shows generally clear
for Iowa tonight and tomorrow.
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E xcursion Tickets to Visit of Presi
dent Roosevelt, at Omaha, Neb.

Via the Northwestern line, will be
sold at reduced rates April 26, and 81,
limited to return April % inclusive.
Apply to agents Chicago & North
Western R'y. o
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chronic diseases proven by the many
cures effected in cases which have baff1ed
the skill OF other physicians. His hospi-
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have made him SO proficient that he can
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utes.
Treats all urable casses of Catarrh,
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The doctor is in Council Bluffs office
! every Saturday, Sunday and Monday
The Greenville times., 1903-05-09
ESoc\\ Matters "
mA Personal MeNtloN

B. Coleman in Providence, La. have
returned home. They were accom-
panied home by Mrs. Holmes sister,
Miss Gay Colman.
Mr.. Geo. Smith of Indianola, has
been a guest of friends in Greenville
for the past few days
Mrs. E. 9. Smythe is at home
again after sfew weeks sojourn IN
Winona.
lMr. and Mrs. Charles Gillespie
of Greenwood, have been the guests
of relatives here for the past few
days.
Mrs. J. D. Barker has returned
from Memphis where she has been
the guests of relatives.
Major Magruder of Vicksburg, has
been visiting friends in Greenville
this week.
Mrs. Lem Yerger and her attrac-
tive daughter, Miss Susie, left on
Wednesday for Greenwood after hav-
ing been the guests for few days
at the home of Capt. and Mrs. W. Il,
Hunt.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Atkinson OF
Bay St. Louis, are she guests OF CaLS.
and Mrs. W. ". Stone.
Mrs. Lula Prince of Lake Wash
ington, has been on visit to Mrs.
S. M. Lyell for several days.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Wright, who
have been the guests of Mr.. and Mrs,
W. 7. Wrigth, left recently for their
home in Hazlehurst, Miss.
DR.. F. A. Bizzell of Arcola, was
q guest in Greenville on Tuesnday'
Mrs. Leyser has returned from a
pleasant trip to New York.
Mrs Joshua Skinner Of Lake
Washington, was guest OF MIS- H.
L. Ferguson in the early part OF the
week.
Dr John W. Primrose, Jr., who
has been engaged in the study ana
nractcs of medicine in Memphis for
the past few years, is here on Visit
to his father, Rev. DR., John w.
Primrose.
Mrs R. L. Casey TO Holandale'
was a guest at the Wheeler Marguder
wedding on last "Wednesday
Mrs N. f. Nelson's many frlehoS
are distressed to know that she mas
been very i'll at the Kings Daughters
Home.
Charming little Miss Adeia CAD
onrv has been visiting her cousin
Mrs Chares Burns, in Memphis loi
several days.
Mrs. VIM. Bass and her daus i'ei'
Miss Lollie, have returned from
visit to Vicksburg.
Mr. and Mrs. Leop Wilzin and MISS
w:lzip have gone to New ioih'
.r,haro Mr., Wilzin will sail with
r:ason Mr. Jerome Win, for Eu-
"ano M 70 visit Carlsbad and other
health reso,ts on the continent
Miss EMary Bonner Mcdowell 90 OF
Holly springs,i is guest OF MISS 0
nelia Sessions.
Mrs. R. V. Garner left on lnurs
- tor her home in Glen Allan, after
a visit here to Mrs =" l.
and Mrs. Henry Finch.
Miss Narcise Blackwell and MISE
1,ahal montgomery, of Providence a
Ia are attractive guests OF MIS-
Geo. NJ. Helm.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Stone o. Nv IOD in
,.io ', we're here on visit early ~. ~
o,sa aSa0' ,veeI ~ to Mr.. and Mrs. Henry orl'-
tenden.
Mrs. M. L. Solomon left on S sa1a1y s.r.
,,th .lI, Miss Miriam Solomon and SeS'
The Greenville times., 1903-05-09

mour Solomon for New York, from
where they will sail on the 14th for
Germany to be absent until autumn.
Mrs. W. T. Rose, Of VicksDurg,
was a guest of Greenville relatives
this week.
Mrs. Geo. Lamb, of Dunleith, has
been visiting her sister, Mrs. J. M.
Jayne, for several days.
Capt. H. l.. Foote, of Dudley, was
recent visitor in the city.
Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Percy and
Mrs. John Jackson returned last week
from visit to the Gulf Coast.
Mrs. Henderson Baird, of Green
wood, arrived here on Tuesday to at
tend the Kings Daughters entertain
ment and to visit her sister, Mrs.
Give Meatcalfe near Wilczinski.
Among the guests in the city from
Winterville on Tuesday were; Dr..
and Mrs. Etherly. DR.. Brasheare,
Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Payne, Miss
Payne, Mr.. Mcdowell, Mr.. JEFF Will
kinson and DR.. Hardy.
Mr. Nathan Goldstein and DR..
Brill attended the recent meeting OF
the Grand Lodge of I. 0. B. B. IN
Pensacola, Florida
Mrs. WA. Crowley, of near Clarks-
dale, has been guest for some days
of Mrs. Geo Turner
Miss Maidee Eagan, of Crystal
Springs, was guest OF Miss Eugenla
Campbell last week
DR.. J. W. Primrose has returned
from Malmaison where he officiated
at the Robinson Ray wedding on last
Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard L. Brady,
of Jackson, were guests this week at
Hotel Cowan.
Capt. W. W. Stone has returned after
attending the meeting Of the Good
Roads convention in st. Louis, and
paving a visit to relatives in Colum-
bus, Mo.
Rev. and Mrs. Quincy Ewing have
returned from New Orleans where
they went to attend the funeral OF
Mrs. Ewing's mother, Mrs. Georgiana
Washington Bowers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Reeder are
spending a few days with Mr. ana
Mrs. Marshall Spencer at Hampton.
Mrs. W. G.. Wheeler, of Hunts
Vile, Ala, was a guest OF Mrs J'J'
Richards this week
Miss Ruth Stockhett, who has been
spending the winter teaching IN
Stoyall, was a guest this week OF her
cousin. Mrs. W. W. Stone, while en-
ronte to visit in Colubmus, Miss.
Mrs. E. Frankel and Mrs. Louis
Waldauer will leave in a few days to
attend the Confederate reunion IN
New Orleans.
Mrs. Henderson Baird, OF Green
wood, was a guest of Mrs. R. W, Til
ford on Friday.
Mrs. Edward Holland will enter
tain the Sans Souci Club on Thursday
morning at eleven o'clock.
Tient Dvaid Il. Stone has been
nromoted to captain In the United
States army and has been transferred
from the Department OF Missouri TO
the Department of Texas.
Mrs NJ. F. Wickliffe of Pass Chris
tian was guest here Monday
while enroute to visit relatives at
Wayside.,
Mrs. S. B. Wilson, of Vicksburg
was guest oD Wednesday OF Mr. and
Mrs. Geo. Wheately
Miss Nettie Blum has returned
after a pleasant visit to relatives IN
Providence, La.
Miss Ward, of Tennessee VINO is
snending the spring months with her
amt Mrs. Joshua Skinner on Lake
washington, is a guest this week OF
Mrs. Harry Ferguson.
Mrs. Wade has announced the en-
OaUement of her daughter, Miss Katie
Wade. to Mr.. Edgar Walt, Of Tchuls'