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The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1904-03-26
CHAPTER xxxVil.

Zone drop, one little drop, and the
life that is SO hateful to me will be
ended! Why should hesitate? Why
should Richards weak fears prey upon
me? Poor fool! He loves me as a bet
ter woman might be loved. But I was
not always thus. 1t is he who has
made me what I annie on whom
would be avenged. Why, then, does
: the memory of far-off past come up
to torture me? Why cannot l forget
the wai]ing cry which smote upon my
ear as left my child to perish on the
steps of La Madeleine? Is it because
I now know how needless was the sac
rifice? Had she lived she would to-
day have been an earl's daughter, and
she would have been the age of this
girl whom l would murder"
The hand that held the tiny vial
trembled. There were depths in Bar.
bara's nature not all bad--noble inn
pulses, long dormant, turned to igno.
BILE ends-a thwarted ambition recoil.
ing upon itself-a passion that might
have led to loves true holiness, now
driving her to despair and crime.
Feline's entrance reused her.
"Mr. Lennox is below, my lady. He
would see you for moment"
mir. Lennox?" she echoed. "Ha1
he again come here to torture me?'
she thought; then aloud, to Feline:
II will see him here" and nerving
herself to calmness, she awaited his
coming. .-,.-.
She glanced up as he entered, and
with a formal SOW, motioned him to 8
seat. He remained standing.
Madame, 1 am not here, on my owr
account, bu+ ON that of one whom YOU
have deeply wronged-the man whom
: all these years, you have bound to 20.
by yoke as CALLING as it was hope
less. All these years I, too, have
/ shared Its with him. since: it wa,
. through he that he bent his neck. t
the sacrifice / It wsss ! who gui6 81 til,
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1904-03-26
= Cow Peas and Soy Beans.

$.I& Cow Peas and Soy Beans. 5 rs. Z:
Many farmers in Illinois, espe cially
In the central and northern sections
OF the state are not familiar, with the.
COW pea and soy bean. Iii some parts
Of southern Illinois = COW peas are
grown extensively, and. where the
value OF this crop is known it. consti.
tutes one of the Chief forage crops.
Soy beans are of more recent intro
duction, and this crop is not so well
known as cow peas. In some cases.
farmers have given one, or both of
these crops a trial, but. through the
use of varieties not adapted: to their
climate, unsatisfactory results have
been obtained, and consequently they
have pronounced these plants un-
suited to Illinois conditions. Others
have been more successful in their
growth, and find them worthy of a
prominent place in the rotation. AS a
matter of fact, both crops have been
grown in this state long enough and
to such an extent that they have
passed beyond the purelysexperiment
al stage, and in places they are al:
ready considered as important factors
in Illinois agriculture.
The cow pea is native of south
eastern China, and the soy bean of
Japan. Being semitropieal in origin.
both plants are naturally best suited
to warm climate, and the introduc-
ton and cultivation of the COW pea
in America has been largely limited
to the South, although in recent years
certain varieties have become so &C.
cllmated as to mature in the latitude
OF Michigan, Wisconsin and Mime
sofa. The soy bean has been grown
farther north since it's introduction.
consequently there is no question as
to the adaptability of both crops to
the soil and climate of Illinois. How
ever, there are varieties grown in the
south which are not suitable for this
state, and will not mature if planted
here. One OF the first essentials in
the successful culture of these crops,
therefore, is the selection of varieties
adapted to the conditions of climate
and soil.-Circular SO, Illinois Agri.
cultural College.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1904-03-26
CHAPTER xxx.

Conclusion.
There was little trouble in winning
Florence st. Johns consent that
Avice's wedding day should be her
own as we'll.
She was very pale, and her voice
trembled as she made the responses.
while from time to time during the
ceremony she glanced with troubled
look at the door, as though expecting
that majestic presence to enter and
again strike terror into her sinking
heart.
But it was over, and she and Travis
Meredith had been made one, although
no guests had been hidden to the feast,
and only she and Avice wished each
other Joy
On Avice's cheeks faint rose flush
We'd with the lily; but the mist had
cleared from the sorely tried brain,
and, hope and happiness had again
root in her breast. as she leaned upon
the arm Of her husband. q, =. III
And we are all to 80 away together
upon our tour, and you will not tell us
wbere?" she questioned Milton. 9la
f'No, my love; not yet, Have a lit
tle patience ,s, H., n, ( q: q. 5...
| 4 Avice shuddered at the words; they
iecalled past the blissful presen,
could not quite shut out i, $ 3f.a
Milton drew her close to him. His
/ quick eye had noticed the #instan;
change IN her.
ID s darling, {, d he Whispered re
prcachtully you az mine now. De
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1904-03-26

moth to the candle. Not satisfied with
having singed my own wings, l ex.
posed him also to the flame, little
dreaming how it would draw him in its
fire. You have come between him and
every thought and hope of happiness,
until he heard that you were dead.
Can you wonder that we both rejoiced
that once more the future opened it's
gates of promise, and that we peered
through into anticipated Eden? Nay,
more-we crossed the threshold, when
an angel stood before us with a fam.
ing sword-an angel in it's beauty, but
with the laughing mockery of a de.
mona fallen angel, who hurled us
back into misery. You were alive;
therefore hope and happiness were
dead. Madame, If the truth which has
reached ne to-day is true, you life can
in no way longer affect ours, for you
are not Travis Meredith's wife!"
prove it," she Kissed forth.
1T can easily be done. Your mar
rage certificate will give us proof, in
telling us where the ceremony was
performed We can search the regis
ter of the parish
Making no reply, Barbara rose and
left the room. Entering her bedroom,
she violently rang the bell.
In a few moments Feline appeared.
us it you," she cried, "who have be-
trayed me? Where is the certificate
Of my marriage with Gerald Lysle?
Give it to me this instant!''
Yes, my lady, I have it safe," the
man answered, feeling within his linen
for the paper, which cracked beneath
his touch.
He severed the stitches which held
it in it's place, and drew it forth, hand
ing it to her unfolded.
THAT will answer your first ques-
ton, also, my lady" he said, with re-
proachful respect.
Barbara quickly opened it. A blank
page appeared before her astonished
eyes. Her senses swan.
"Traitor!" she said.
But Feline's face betrayed a more
acute astonishment than her own.
Only yesterday Marie had again ad-
ministered to him soothing dose,
that he might sleep. He now under
stood, though madame did not.
"WhS can hope to outwit woman?"
he nauttered, as he again found his
way down the stairs, and madame
returned to her boudoir.
The door leading into the room be-
yond stood open, and a pale, gaunt
man leaned upon the supporting wall.
Once more Richard Hayes learned the
trpth-knew why he had served this
woman. He and his enemy had fifty
met. But ere he had time to speak,
Marie entered from the door opposite.
You have done it, Marie?" cried
Barbara, springing eagerly forward
you have accomplished my errand 2"
A dull fear blanched Milton Len.
nox's face. Had he again been lured
from Avice's side when they stood in
need of him? Maries next words re-
assured him:
Il have done nothing she an
swered; "but for what have already
accomplished I claim my reward. Here
in the presence of these gentlemen, l
would tell why have served madame
all these years.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1904-03-26

A plain. btlll: whose ancestory have
been good specimens. Of the breed will
usually pEodac much better stock
than 8 Soodl eo1ing bull derly ed from
Interior stoek s5s .t
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CHAPTER xxxvi-continued.

CHAPTER xxxvi-continued.
For a moment she suffered his en-
brace, then she released herself from,
his closefolding arms, and they stood
apart, an invisible wall rising between
them.
A knock sounded on the door. Flor
ence, very pale but otherwise calm,
crossed the room and opened it. Her
footman stood there.
"Mademoiselle, woman is below,
who says that she must see you"
bid her come up she answered.
stay, Travis" she said,' turning to
her lover. IF some new calamity
threatens me, let me at least feel that
you are near"
So they waited, side by side, and
SO Marie's eyes fell upon them, when,
ushered by the footman, she entered
the room. She waited until the man
had retired, then she looked from one
to the other. Both had recognized
her.
Il am not the bearer of i'll news"
she began, in answer to Travis frown,
as he sternly fixed his gaze upon her.
l have come to tell you that you are
free to marry the young lady whom
you love, and who now stands by your
side-free, say, as the birds OF heav-
en- to mate with their choice"
This woman is mad! She is the
spy, the tool of her MISTRESS inter-
ruptcd Travis, turning to Florence,
yhrc
agitation.
why should you say that to me?
In what way, sir have I wronged you?
l am not mad, neither am I here in
any ones behalf, unless my own.
have lived my life, all these years, with
no purposeles aim. You have all-all
helped me to my goal! 1t is now
reached. A few more days and l shall
stand triumphant-my object in life
achieved. Why. then, should not
help those who all unconsciously have
helped me? 1 tell you you are both
free to WOO and we'd Is the news so
unwelcome that you will not credit
it,"
An accent of truth was in her words.
Travis stared forward
Beware how you trif1e with mel"
his very lips whitening. as the mis-
cradle life ended that stood between
us?"
Madame is WE'LL and still, like the
deer hound, on the track of the fawn;
but there is one swifter in the race-I
have passed by her. Yes, she still
lives, but you, Mr.. Meredith, are not
fettered by her life. At the time of
that empty ceremony she was already
married to another. She did not know
this fact herself then; she believed
herself to have been deluded into a
mock marriage. She has since learned
the truth, but is not yet willing to
forego her claim upon you. She had
one blow yet to strike. Methinks tie
steel will recoil upon herself"
woman, where is your proof?'
"Here!" cried Marie, "here!" draw
ing parchment from her breast
Travis started forward. She spread
It exultantly before him. 1t was the
marriage certificate between Barbara
Breton and Gerald Lysle
60 to the church register if you
need further proof" she continued
Nov for my reward-it is very sim
pie. Ask Monsieur Milton Lennox to
90 with me to my ladys house. I
have something for her ear would
wish him also to hear. Persuade him
to this step and ask no more at your
hands"
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1904-03-26

Marketing Poultry Products.

Marketing Poultry Products.
Poor poultry prod ucts are seldom
marketed with profit. 1t costs just as
much to express certain number OF
stale eggs as it does fresh ones. A The,
! charges are just as great on barrel
OF inferior fowls as on the quality that
| will take the top of the market. Many
OF the other expenses of transport are
the same for poor as for good quail
lty. This fact must not be lost sight
OF IN the conduct of poultry raising
operations. The quantity of flrst-class
products on the market is now greater.
IMAM ever before, and the people that
want only good poultry and eggs are
having less trouble than ever before to
get them. The immediate result is
that the poor stuff sells at still lower
| price in the market and it's tendency
is downward. The shippers of inferior
products frequently complain that the
money received for their consignments
is not enough to pay cost of producing
and selling, to say nothing of profits.
This condition is likely to be intensi-
fed as skill in poultry culture in
creases. In the marketing of poultry,
it is worth the while of the seller to
thoroughly understand the practices OF
some of the dealers in poultry. Most
of these will make honest returns
when they are selling on commission,
but there are some that do not. In
quite number OF instances COM
in what they call averaging
up" That is they add to-
gether all they have received on all
the consignments and divide the re-
ceipts according to the quantity sold.
Thus, if Mr.. Jay, the commission man,
sells 100 pounds OF Smiths turkeys
for $1,000 and 100 pounds of Browns
turkeys for $500, he makes return
of $500 to each man. BY this practice,
Mr.. Brown gets $500 that belongs to
Mr.. Smith, and the latter gentleman
gets no pay whatever for sending to
market product very superior to that
sent by Mr.. Brown. The excuse of the
commission man for this practice is
that it prevents kicking" as Mr..
Smith does not know that he has been
robbed, and Mr.. Brown is well pleased
at the amount received for his very or
binary product. It is, however, a prac-
tice that is essentially detrimental to
the business of the intelligent poultry
man ambitious to put on the market
products that will entitle him to more
than the ordinary remuneration.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1904-03-26

a, man who breeds without a
definite object. or without holding in
his minds eye an Ideal animal and
trying his best to- produce such an
finals, will usually meet with unsatis-
factory results. 81 1':: : - VI Ss }5
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1904-03-26
A Diplomat.

Mamma Now, sir, for your disobe.
dience, Tn going to spank you ...::SS:. /.
! Wlllie Say, ma, lets compromise
this thing. sT:33 4 +. . !. Is, MI j. sEf..
MAmma--Wh hat sf .s= .:st ii
lille Call It quits !, and TIL use my
influence with pa t. get you that ,aos,
net Won 81 delrcs..1 Press :s,
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1904-03-26

OF the Hamb urgs. Mr. Winsfield. an
English writer says: Why Hamburgs
should be called by that name is in
applicable, except upon the suppose
ton that the Levant merchants then
residing at Hamburg introduced them
from Turkey or elsewhere, and that
from Hamburg they: were exported to
England. Whatever may have been
it's place of origin, or however it's
present name may have been derived,
it would appear that the Hamburg
fowls were among the; occupants of
the poultry yards Of our monasteries
as early as the beginning of the four
teenth century, as since Chaucerr has
described a cock in, their possession
that was evidently of the Golden
Hamburg breed. ....4.-
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1904-03-26
The DorkinQ.

From the Farmers Review: The
corking fowl is one of the Oldest
breeds as we'll as one of the best, as
they hold their own in England and
are forging ahead at a great rate in
this country, and, when their true
worth is fully known, they will be far
more popular. than they are to-day.
I have always been great admirer
of the Dorking, even when boy they
were my first fowls in England. Why?
In the first place they are the best
table fowl on earth on account of
their large full breast and long bod
les, and anyone who has ever eaten
them will vouch for what say, and
if you do not believe it you take d
hen that weighs pounds or over,
and there are lots that weigh over,
and roast it and you will say the
same thing, for the meat is very
The young mature early and that of
course makes them very profitable
for the farmer. or broiler plant, and
they find ready sale, especially among
people. who know what they are. They
do not lay as many eggs as some
breeds, but if they were sold by
weight they would not be far behind
the best, as their eggs are large and
they are good winter layers. They
are hardy and will stand confinement
we'll and do not need such a high
fence as most other breeds, owing to
their weight. They are very tame,
also good sitters, and / have never
known one. to leave her nest; they
are the best of mothers and will de-
fend their brood until the last. And
lastly, when you come to beauty.
what looks nicer than a flock of Sill
yer Gray Dorkings with their stately
male and beautifully marked females.
1t is . sight long IT, be remembered:
If you have never seen any send and
get sitting of eggs from some good
breeder and you will NEVER regret: it.
R. Chant & Co., Fulton County, N: Y.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-16
A Hint to Taxpayers.

Usually the sins of the Virginia Legis.s
ature are rather OF commission than OF
omission. But the last General Assembly
is to be condemned more for leaving un-@
done those things which 1t ought TO have
dons than for doing those things which
1t ought not to have done.
First OF all. 1t failed to enact a gem
eral primary law, although there Is a
universal demand In the State for such
law.
1t failed TO pass the bill providing for
tho establishment In Virginia OF the Tor
rens land registry system
II failed to pass the bill providing that
tile accounts OF boards OF supervisors be
published from month TO month in the
county papers.
II failed to pass the bill TO establish a
uniform system OF accounting In the
State and county Offices. and the inspec-
ton OF public accounts.
There Is popular belief that the Tor
rens bill. the bill to have the accounts OF
supervisors published. and the bill TO es-
tahlish the inspection system were killed
either through The direct or Indirect IN,
huence OF the officeholders. We cannot
prove this. but there is good reason 10
believe Il, and the taxpayers OK the State
should endeayor 10 ascertain II there ia
good ground for the charge
4 . - % o.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-16
Damage Suits.

There As no better or quicker wa va ,,
for the i1npecunious to got money In
considerable quantities without considers
alton" observes the Montgomery Messen-
ger. ''than by suing for damages on every
and any occasion where they see an OPP
portunity to fleece those who have.
money.&The slightest slip-up In the peerf
or the slightest delinquency on the part
OF corporations or individual n1anufac-
turers or proprietors becomes the basis
Of a suit at law for dana ges. and the
man who could not in his wohle life
time make $4,000 wants that much for
being slightly injured by some alleged
negligence OF others. 5a;3 ssE
There Is undoubtedly class Of people
who arc only too glad Of an opportunity
to bring suit for damages. They rush
to the court upon the slightest pretext,
and their wounds either of person or
character are readily healed with the
balm OF few dollars In damages.
But there is another side to the cues
ton. 1t is notyoften that the courts will
q . 7 VI B. p . "a 4 5r1 Z
allow one of these chaps to fleece q man
or corporation unjustly, and usually
In such cases the only cost to the person
or corporation sued is the cost Of attor-
jneys fees and incidental expenses Of the
suit. These expenses are considerable to
corporations. especially railroad corpora
tions, but the fact that men who have
been injured in person or DAMAGED in
character may find ready redress In the
courts tends to make individuals and
corporations more careful in their con-
duct. The fear Of libel suits and damage
suits is a great conserving force in the he
United States. and while justice some
times miscarries, the Lays on this sub 81
iect are a necessary protection to So
ciety. .E
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-16
The Worst Is Over.

III spite Of the late decision OF the
United States Supreme Court IN the
Securities case. the stock mar
let did better yesterday. and the feeling
generally was more confident. Wall
Street traders arc pretty sharp, and tiasy
HAYS doubtless good reason To believe that
the effect OF the decision viii not be dis,
astrous 10 the great corporations Of tho
country. us some have predicted, There
are two good reasons for taking "a hope,
full view. First OF all, the corporations
have now been put on notice. and all Of
them which are living In violation OF tbs
Sherman nnli-trust law Will doubtless set
their houses in order az soon az possible.
Moreover. Senator Foraker, vino ex.
pressed satisfaction over the victory OF
the government and the administration nv
prosecutor OF trusts, suggested 10 a
washington correspondent chat tie DE-.
cision Of the court probably would ind.
saia thy necessity Qf future legigls..on os
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-16
NEGRO URDEREDs E Or
THE FEW CENTS HEsHAD5
!. {spcclal To rho Times

ESPECIAL to Tho Times Dispntch.)
rRGI.rT, VA March little dead
body OF a negro youth. eighteen years
old. was found il. pasture nortn OF
this place yesterday by some chi!dren.
THE youth had been dead several days
and had evidently been murdered for q
small sun! OF money, as he. was: known
10 have had some little money when last
seer. When found 4 he moneyRwatst s gone.
Suspicion points strongly 10 two OF his
COMPANIONS, as when last seen all three
we're together. and the two companionls sl
werc Immediately arrested and ~ !, VIII be
given a hearing n III ina Abstracts court.
Miss Florence Ridout ard Mr. p u.
Parson Will be married. Tomorrow vt
333z9P5 NJ. 4 q Concord Church. BY the RcY.a
III n, @ Falkner. u, 8S
Tho bride-elect Is the popular young
71aughtcr&of Mr.. B. ]. Ridout, y; PROS
porous farmer near here. and the groom
lis a pros porous young farmer'of llea asa
81 ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-16
THE BLUES INSPECTED.
The Battalion Had Full Ranks
ri and Made a Fine Showing.

4 The Richmond Light Infantry Blues
Battalion wore inspected at their arrlory
last night by Captain w liam Johnson,
of Fort Myer. Va, U. s. "A.
The battalion was formed promptly at
$3.50. attired In service inform, in heavy
marching order, together with all. accou.5
Strements, and presented n splendid y n
nearancc, After tho order, : Prepare for
Inspection Captain johnson, ass ted by
Major ChealwOod. " commenced Inf pectlonI
Of arms and equipment. When this had
been completed the manual Of arms was
gone through with, after which pl toon3
drills and extended order followed. (: al o.
Swhicliiwere up to a high tandard. 81.
The attendance was most grh tifylngs1 g
the officers OF the commando there being
absent only four men in Conlpnny q and
{ three lrenBina Company L. PT Q ute large
number Of spectat ors were pres sent. ON
pany TX had sixty men III ra u ks and COM
panvYB sixty-three men, rs z s,iil, 81
Captain J ofnson ex pressed !. llif11 sell a
being greatly pleased with the showing
imadn by the battalion. and found the ac-
5cout.ements ito be- In splendid condition
3TIe. stated that the equipment was IN FIRST
class order for field service. re- E 81 &, q, i.
Thin Inspection was made IN ORD ert55 ! mar
tho War Department might bo tnformea
as to the condition OF the Ma tionai Ciuard
III Is j,aId that tho report Of Captain J0hll-
/ son will have great hearing on the tllles,
tionl whether Or not the Natonnl Guard
viii be allowed the appropr atlon for q he
Tie recent "Dick bill.''85 81, B
.lTherc will sbe no regular drll for oil er
company OF the battalion this week