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a am an officer, monsieur, as you can see.n

summers, falls, and winters,-to be
strung, like beads. upon the rosary
of time: and nearer were drawing
those bloody days of France, which
are to live forever. with their CORY
hue undimmed, although the crimson
flow that stained them has been dried
by the suns of many years.
In late April of 1892. Monsieur lie
Baron was still domiciled at his Paris
house, and early April usually found
him in his Languedoc chateau.
For two years past, Etienne-the
simpering coxcomb of twenty-seven-
had retained his position at court: /:
and the atmosphere thus brought
about his father tended to throw the
latter more into the company of for
mer friends. many of whom were
deep in political intrigues, and sought
to claim him, after his dozen years
absence from their circles.
AL the suppers and card parties
which made unusual gayety in his ia
theirs long-closed house, Jean was
admitted with the freedom of an ac-
knowledged favorite. Keen of wit.
and somewhat precocious, owing to
the intimate companionship of Mon
seur le Baron, he absorbed the talk
going on around him, and assimilated
1t with an intelligence to which his
elders gave no thought.
Unusually tall for his years. he had
slender. sinewy body, and limbs
whose muscles had been thoroughly
developed under the careful tutelage
of old Tatro, the baron's butler, who,
until middle life had been a soldier.
1t was he who had taught Jean to
ride and shoot; and he had initiated
the lad-young as the latter was
into the intricacies of foil and rapier
practice.
Affairs in Paris were becoming
more and more unsettled. The law
lessness and brutality of the masses
grew in strength and daring, and
many of the mobiles had fed from
France, or buried themselves in the
country. away from the violence
which they were helpless to prevent,
or 100 loyal to seemingly countenarce
by their presence and neutrality.
II was early in the summer when,
with many misgivings as to the flu
ture. Monsieur lie Baron finally left
Paris and retired to his country place
in Languedoc. Jean, together with
Margot. her boy Pierre. and a major
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-08
White Fur In Favor.

White furs are in high favor. Err
mine, in all its exquisite purity and
with the accentuation of its smart lit
tie black-tipped tails. is to be as much
liked as ever. The tails give Just the
smart touch necessary to squirrel and
many an otherwise tame neckpiece of
squirrel is made desirable by a judi
cious addition of these tails. White fox
is lovely either for stole and muff sets
or for facing evening wraps. To go to
the other extreme, black Alaska fox
is smart. The rew skins have been
pointed with white, which adds zest to
this lovely. glossy, flexible pelt.
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chAPrER 4

Paris in the year 1880. and the gar
den of the Tuileries bright with the
sunshine of an autumnal day. Two
boys, seated in the grass near path
not far from one OF the ponds, were
playing with a turtle they had cap
tured
The humble origin OF the elder, a
lad of thirteen, was evidenced by
those physical signs which are usu-
ally associated with people of his
class; but the other, three years
younger, bore all the indications of
gentle birth. His sire was a baron of
the "ancion regime" while Pierre's
father had been a peasant. and his
widowed mother the faithful nurse of
her who had lived but two months
after giving birth TO the boy Jean.
whom Margot loved as her own
Pierre.
Presently there came along the
promenade a trio of court gallants,
attired in the extreme of the prevail
ing fashion, berunied. bejeweled, and
perfumed. One of them was slen-
derly built young man. whose sharp
features, pale-blue eyes set closely to-
EtlutI, tnih hpS, anu weak cnlI, gave
ample proof of his nature and dispo-
sition.
A more striking contrast to the
younger boy could not well be imag-
fned. Yet the same blood ran in
their veins. for the newcomer was
Etienne. Jeans half-brother. who had,
for some time past, been occupying
an unimportant position at court.
He espied the two boys before they
noticed him. SO engrossed were they
in heading-off the turtle. whose in
stinct seemed to tell 1t how to find a
way to the nearby pond.
The three courtiers paused in the
pathway; and Etienne. stepping
quickly over the grass, gave the tur-
tie well-directed kick that sent 1t
splashing into the water.
He and his friends then laughed
boisterousIy, while Jean and Pierre
sprang to their feet. the formers eyes
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! white with rage. But you shall an
swer for such insolencel"
'.As you please, monsieur. and when
ever you shall say" replied the sous
lieutenant, glancing past him at the
two boys. who were now close to one
another. directly behind Etienne
satisfaction at seeing him thus
brought to bay.
81 know you for what you are, you
Corsican beggar." Etienne hissed,
backing off over the grass; ''and new.
er fear but that | will remember.
Then he turned, and the trio depart
ed.
When they were gone, the sous.
lieutenant Joined the two boys, who
were now standing by the edge of the
pond, searching for some trace OF
their late captive.
AS he approached, Jean looked up at
him, and, with characteristic impul-
siveness, caught one of his hands,
while Pierre, with a peasants dumb
ness, gazed at him with an admiration
his stupid tongue would never have
been able to express.
Il love you for thatl" exclaimed
the younger boy. his face aglow with
enthusiasm. "Ah, but it was fine
thing to see Etienne baked, for
once!"
"And who is this Etienne?" in
quired the officer, scowling, as he
looked down at the water.
my half-brother."
"Your half-brother!" repeated the
questioner, his voice showing sur
prise. ,Sacrel Your life must be a
pleasant one If what I saw be fair
sample of his usual mood and man
ners.'
This day was followed by many an
other, which at irregular intervals
through the next two years, found the
man and boy together; and a strong.
loyal love sprang up between these
two. SO far apart in age, and still
farther in their respective natures.
Seasons came and passed-springs,
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-08
WHILE THE
TEA DREws
iig plaids are inevitable.

Big plaids are inevitable.
Sealskin makes a pretty pelerine.
Horizontal tucks form the newest
yobes.
Hand work of all kinds is in the
greatest demand.
Really short coats have disappeared
from the scene.
Tuxedo facings of black silk appear
on the new waistcoats.
Get little touch of leather some
where about your costume.
Motoring is responsible for warm
er style of winter dress.
Consider toilet of burnt bread
brown" adorned with dark apple
greenl
Heavy silks and voiles constitute
the most fashionable autumn wear.
The softer velvets offer a delightful
choice for winter shirt-waist suits.
Pretty girdles are made of chiffon
flowers sewed on bands of ribbon or
gold cloth.
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The Winter Coats.

II long, tight redingotes and
basqued jackets are all the rage. the
little. short. loose paletot has GER
tainly not disappeared. for we see
many editions of it among the new
winter models, and gladly hail its
appearance, for it is so useful and
convenient and looks just the thing to
wear with simple skirt for morning
expeditions. shopping. etc. The new
"Carricks" are cut in much the same
shape and have capes that come over
the shoulders. but without covering
up the coat completely. They are
fastened to the side seams and so
do not interfere with the grace of the
siihoutte. Many Carricks are unlined,
the big pelerine being sufficiently
warm. These outer sleeves or capes
are fastened with automatic buttons
SO that they can be taken off If de
s.red.-Paris Fashions.
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blazing angrily as they met those OF
his half-brother.
"Sneaking spoil-sport! How dared
you" cried the boy.
Dared" repeated Etienne jeering-
ly, while his companions again
laughed uproariously N.Mais, you i'm
pudent young cub, l think it were
well to cool your temper by sending
you after your turtle" With this he
seized Jean by the collar, as If to
throw him into the pond.
The lad, mute with passion, struck
out fiercely with his fists, until
Euenne. his rage making him forget
his dandyism and fire raiment,
grasped more firmly the ieweled cane
he carried, and began toN rain blows
upon the head and shoulders not so
very far below his own not great
height, while he held fash to Jeans
collar with a grip whose fir,mness was
out of keeping with his frait and puny
build
A clear. icy-toned voice suddenly
cut the air like flash of stdel.
Pardon, monsieur; but would you
not like assistance?"
1t was the sous-lieutenant, whose
look had affected Jean so oddly a
short time before.
Il have been an unintentional spec
tator OF your unmanly conduct, mon
sieur," continued the young officer. in
the same low, even tone as he calmly
faced Etienne; "and what have
heard and seen of its beginning com
pels me to take the part of this young
gentleman you have so needlessly
abused and angered."
''Dame Who are you. TO dare
speak to me in such fashion? Etienne
demanded furiously, his white fingers
again gripping the cane in way sug-
gestive of a desire TO use 1t in a new
quarter. while he advanced a few
steps toward the sous-lieutenant, who
stood with his hands still clasped be-
hind his back, and fine scorn touch
ing the severe line of his lips.
Il am an officer. monsieur, as you
can see" he replied, his tone in keep
ing with his disdainful composure;
.and one who. by training as well as
by nature. cannot but object to see
such a display of cowardice in any
man. be he courtier or simple clti-
zen"
Mile tonnerres'" cried Etienne.
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Pockets Are Coming In.

A ureto-be-welcomed-w bit
of information is that pockets are
coming in again. 1t is not only that
the winter coat will show more pock-
cts than for many long season, but
actually that the tailor-made dress
skirt will be made with q big, roomy
pocket However, the dressmakers
who have at last consented to make
a skirt with pocket, are issuing
notices to their patrons who order
these skirts to the effect that the
pocket is not to be used as a sub
stitute for the generous Peggy from
Paris" bag or any of the other big
wrist-bags which the shops are show
ing.-Woman's Home Companion.
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White paint when dirty should be
washed in milk. Colored paints may
also be treated in this way
Glass can be cut with a pair of ordi-
nary shears if glass and shears and
hands are all kept under cold water.
Before using a clothes line boil it
we'll. This will keep it from stretch
ing and makes it last an extra long
time.
If lamp chimneys are held over
steam for few minutes. then pol
ished with dry cloth. they will not
break so easily as when washed.
When storing blankets cut up bar
of well-dried yellow soap and place
the pieces among the folds. This
will keep away moths.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-08
Large Brooches Now.

With the old-fashioned fichus.
scarfs and pelerines comes the return
to favor of the very large brooch.
Many women have stored away old
brooches worn by their grandmothers
and reat-grandmothers, which have
seemed always useless and impossible.
Now is the time to bring them to light
and wear them to clasp your fichu or
shoulder wrap.
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The first gown is of white mousse
line de sole made up over pink silk
and trimmed with pink panne ribbon.
The blouse is trimmed with drapery
of the mousseline de sole bordered
with the ribbon. knots of which orna-
ment the front. The very low neck
is filled in with mousseline de sole
shirred and puffed and trimmed with
bands of brussels lace. The pretty
girdle is trimmed with cross bands of
the ribbon. The puffed sleeves are
trimmed in a most original way with
the lace and with rosettes made OF
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-08
For Tailor Gowns.

Patterns showing dim stripes are
much admired, and there are some
checks. speskingly conspicuous. which
go under the odd title of King Edward
checks. In iron grays. blues, browns
and violets these are set forth for tail
or gowns in long and short coat mod
els.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-08
Recomina to Most Women.

Here is an autumn and winter coat
that defies the wind and rain. 1t is
made OF cravenette. The long box
effect in the front is especially good.
and the broad shoulder collar makes
the coat becoming to most women.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-08
RETURN of the Wide COLLAR.

The collarless coat has seen its day.
The new coats have collars. Some
have good deep ones that will turn up
and keep the ears warm.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-08

twisted ribben. The full skirt is en-
clrcled with festooned bands of the
ribbon and ruches. or rufes of the
lace The other gown is of pale blus
mousseline de sole. The low-necked
corsage is shirred at the top, forming
tiny frills, and the crossed fronts are
bordered with wide band of panne
of the same shade as the gown. The
waist is also trimmed with bands and
straps of black chantilly, edged with
gold soutache. The puffed sleeves
and the corselet skirt are made and
trimmed in the same way.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-08

The narrow shouldered long coats are
always unbecoming. because they
give to the figure an unbalanced ap-
pearance. The hat worn with this
coat is a simple tan felt, with red
feathers across the front. The feath-
ers are confined by felt bands.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-08

Miniatures are also very fashion
able. Worn around the neck on
slender chain. they are very beautiful.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-08

plated and bordered with a fancy
braid or with velvet The yoke is of
cream embroidery, as are also the
deep cuffs, the latter trimmed with
the braid or velvet.
The girdle is of velvet, finished on
the left side with knot of the same.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-08

Little Girls Winter Dress.
Little girls dress of old blue cash
mere. The plastron and skirt are
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mined, but will be settled within the
next fortnight after the firm of Weber
g Fields has ceased to exist
For business reasons Miss Russell
may deem 1t advisable again to de-
clare, with all the naivete of feminine
denial, that she is at an utter loss to
decide which of the various offers made
to her she will accept, but the docu-
nlents in the case provide that she
will fly Mr. Weber's eolors, under an
arrangement whereby she will receive
trifie less than $1,000 a week, to-
gether with a generous percentage of
the net profits.
Incidentally, there is soon to be
placed upon the market a volume en-
tleled Queens on the Stage" in which
Miss Russell will have the place Of
honor. In her biography will be re-
told such almost forgotten facts as
the campaign for mayoraIty which
Miss Russefps mother, Cynthia Leon
ard, once made on a woman's rights
platform, the detailed account of the
amazing wardrobe exploited by Ed
ward Solomon husband No. 2), and
the highly sensational lawsuit arising
from the prina donna's refusal to wear
tights.
About the time the volume appears
in the book stores Dorothy Russell,
Miss Lillian's most valuable souvenir
of the Solomon Russell nuptials,. will
also be candidate for stellar -honors
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TAXING FREE THEATER TICKETS

cit is doubtful" says the Theater
Magazine, if the plan of taxing free
theater tickets 10 cents for the benefit
OF the actors fund will result in any
substantial contribution to the Golfers
OF that most deserving charity. 1t is
estimated that if 5000 managers adopt
the system, and if ten mplimentarieS
are issued for each performance the
income will be 100000 a season. But
as Stephen F'fske points out in the
Sports of the Times, there are several
objections to the plan: a. 1t is an ae-
acknowledgement that free tickets exist
and no high class manager will admit
this fact. 62)s 1t reveals the state of a
managers business to his competitors.
10 1t botherS the theater treasurers
with another petty cash account. az
Beng entirely voluntary, it may be
discontinued at any time. 60 1t am
noys the recipients of emplimentaries.
Some months age the Theater Maya
zine advocated better plan, that every
actor should be compelled to belong to
the fund as condition Of his engage
ment, and that the years dues-only
S2-be deducted from his third week S
salary. 1t is actually a standing re-
preach to the dramatic profession that
or the $4,000 actors in the United
States only 700 are members of the
actors fund. which is every ready and
Wllllng-nay, must by it's charter-to
succor or bury any destitute actor,
whether he is a member of the fund or
not 1t would be a very simple matter
Tor the managers to insist on this
clause In their contracts, and no actor
could decently object to it, knowing it's
OBJECT. 1t is worth trying"
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famous Ignite coal fields, thus guarantee
ing the people of this section cheap fuel.
Michigan City IS located in the center OF
the garden spot of North Dakota. with
fleaIthful climate and the best of water.
Anyone contemplating removal to an
other locality should by.all means inves-
tigate the advantages to be found here.
The poor settler cam find plenty of work
to earn living while he is getting estab-
lished.
The time to come to this county is now.
while the land is. cheap.
Following are a few Of the leading
firms of the town:
Nelson County state bank was estab-
lished in 1900 and does general banking
business-first mortgage loans speciality.
This bank also handles real estate anu
has 10000 acres of farm land, running
from s12. so to $25 per acre.
Michigan City Lumber comVaREsis one
of the leading lumber yards of the coun-
ty John Newman, the manager, is an
up-to- date business man. Mr.. Newman
came to North Dakota about fifteen years
ago from Preston. Mimi. and today has
a lumber yard, 500 acres of fine farm
land and is one of the moneyed men OF
the county
A. H. Smart came to this town twelve
years ago and runs one of the leading
implement houses of the county. He has
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-07-03

Erich &c Kelly are one of the leading
law firms in this section of the state and
make land titles a speciality. George d.
Kelly is states attorney and c. N Erich
is attorney general
Thomas j. Baird IS one of the pioneer
land men Of this county. He came here
In 1882 from Springfield, ILL.,, and has
about $4,000 acres of improved and uninn-
proved farm land between Lakotas and
Minot, on the Great Northern railroad,
Ii you want a good farm write him.
Jorgenson Brothers are one of the Lead
ing firms dealing In farm implements, fur
niture and live stock, and also have the
Sharpless cream separator, and have
been In business ten years.
Lakota Mercantile company is one of
the leading general merchandise firms of
this county. The building Is 40x140 feet,
two story and basement. This firm has
been nine years in business and have
full line of goods as you will find in towns:
of 10000 people.
w. ]. Pierce is ore Of the leading real
estate firms and has a list of about so, 900
acres of farm lands in Nelson county. Alb
stract of titles a speciality Has been here
five years and will answer all questions
of this country Write him.
The Scott & Barrett Mercantile COM
pany is one of the largest general mer-
chandise firms of town. The building is
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Catherine thus marries the duke, but
their home life is not perfectly happy.
GATHERINGS relatives worry the duke.
He finds distraction in the charms of a
pretty cousin, Helene. This cousin has
loved him all her life In the last act
Catherine is determined to leave her.
husband, but he pleads with her not to.
His mother also intercedes with Cath
crime. although she admits Catherine
is justified in leaving him. Then
GATHERINGS generous friend, George
Mantel, to whom she has been enga ged
comes and pleads with her for her own
sake not to bring about a scandal. He
tells her there are some griefs that
must be borne in silence, some sacri-
fees that must be made and recites
the case of his own sacrifice for
love of her. Catherine, touched by this
appeal, decided to forgive her husband
and all ends happily.
The cast of characters in both dra-
mas will be as follows:
"DR. JEKYLL AND MR.. HYDE
DR.. Jekyfl. ........... Mr. George Faweett
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LILLIAN RussELL,s PLAN

When a prima donna won't she
Won't-that maxim has the sanction of
every impresario from Maurice Grau
to A L. Wilbur-and, therefore, since
the beauteous Lillian Russell seems to
have determined that for the present
she will not divulge her plans or adj
NIT them when accurately guessed, the
public interested in her future welfare
must derive their information from an
extraneous source, says the New York
Globe.
To this end-always begging the fair
Miss Russelfs pardon for disturbing
her carefully formulated policy of Sc
crecy-ft may be as we'll to state that
next season she will make a tour of the
large cities under the managerial
guidance of Joseph Weber. Previously
unpublished reports concerning Miss
Russell's future operations have been
in error to the extent Of including a
garbled description of the opera in
which she is to appear. As matter of
fact, this point has not been deter
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months from October to ApriD. low
temperatures are not felt as in moist
er and denser air, in other localities.
winter. and the roads remain hard and
smooth.
There are none Of those terrible
winds, which in a moment take all a
man has and sweep it from the face
of the earth, leaving him homeless
and desolate. In winter there is an
occasional storm, but only once in five
or sir years is there one that can
properly be called a blizzard. AS the
country fills up and buildings are
erected, trees planted to break the
wind, fences built and telephone lines
constructed, even the worst storms are
eeasing to have any terrors
No other country SO favorably To-
Gated offers farming lands as good and
productive at such low prices. Lands
equal in all respects to others that
sell in Illinois, Iowa and Minnesota
for $50 to $125 per acre sell here for
one-tenth to one-fifth of the prices,
and the lakes and streams through
this county give the best of water for
stock the year round.
Clear. cold,s sparkling water is
found in this county at eight to thirty
feet deep, and these wells never go
dry.
Crops
Oats yield enormously, SO to rs
bushels per acre being common. No.
l hard wheat, 25 to 40 bushels per
acre. macaroni wheat in some places
going a26 bushels to the acre Corn is
some PLACES going 40 to 60 bushels of
sound ears AS to vegetables. great