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CHAPTER XIV.
Too Many Women.

General sadgrove relaxed his grip on
Azimoolah s lean neck, not as conse-
quence of Alec Forsyth s exclamation,
but because he and his captive had
crossed the threshold Of the French win
dow-gone "off,' in fact, from the
stage on which he had been playing, a
little comedy for the benefit Of an IN,
once that the pully-hauley business on
the terrace had only been a sham, from
the half-playful push with which his
uncle released the now passive Indian,
and also from the more than half-con-
temptuous glance flung at himself.
The next moment the other party to
the tussle on the terrace elucidated the
matter by walking up to the window
instead Of running away. It was the
duke himself, outwardly calm, but some
what disheveled by the. fray, and look
ing very sleepy. Entering the room he
gave Forsyth's 's hand an affectionate
Squeeze, and turned to secure the win
UIt's all right,' he said, in the list
less tone that he always used nowadays.
"When the train got stuck up | smelt
rats, and cleared out from the locality
thought it better to cut across coun-
trv on foot than to stay about a spot
where I was probably being looked for.
| But this beggar,' pointing to Azimoo-
iah. standing at attention. proudly
erect, ''must have shadowed me and
| caught me up Just as I was coming to
tap at the window. You will confer a
great favor on me by. letting him go.'
This dogged determination to take no
suspicious of his host, and there was a
harsh ring in the laugh with which he
explained that Azimoolah was his own
emissary, who, on returning from the
scene Of the accident, had mistaken the
duke for one of their unknown adver-
saries He did not mention that there
were two genuine providers outside who
but for Azimoolah IS intervention, would
have fallen on their prey: and who were
someone else playing the same game as
themselves.
/ "And now, If your grace will go te
bed, I will guarantee you a good nights
1 rest,'' added the general. "tYou mus
not forget that you will have ladies tx
entertain tomorrow
Beaumanoir gave tired shrug.
"Even without that inducement Z
replied. "This hide-and-seek is rathe
wearing; but if you two good fellow
can keep me in the land Of the livin,
for the next few days, l shan't worr.
you further
I He left the room, dragging his lam
. foot painfully, and the general, stricken
with sudden sympathy, whispere.
FORSYTH to accompany him.
tThe Door beggar is troubled, - b
said. "Sleep on the sofa in his room
and don It be afraid to close your eve
, --as soon as he is asleep. Azimoola,
and I will see there's no bother. Blu
: your friends mustn It be left alone. Dan
j ger from his own pistols see9o
i Forsyth nodded with grieved compre
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influence on the decisions Of the conven-
tion. If you Of today still subscribe to
the belief held by the founders of your
constitution, viz, that property is the
principal object of society, and that
wealth should have more influence in
government than numbers, then you
have no reason to doubt the inspira-
tion of that document
5" What would you have us do9' de-
manded. edo you urge those who suffer
from the conditions you describe to
unite for the overthrow Of the constitu-
tionY"
Constitutions are overthrown by
to force y, calmly responded Samuel
Adams. Can intelligent people; living
under constitution, should revise its
clauses as they become obsolete, and
should fortify it with amendments
which will meet new conditions as they
arise. You have outgrown your con
stitution, but you foolishly prefer
either to violate it or be hampered by
it's antique restrictions rather than to
You know that your method Of choos-
ing your president is absurd; you know
that it is impossible to conceive of a
more unfair and undemocratic institu-
tion than your senate; you know that
the respective rights of your executive
and your congress are so Obscurely de-
fined that each constantly encroaches
on the alleged prerogatives Of the
other; you know, or should know, that
your courts have absorbed rights which
never should be exercised in a republic,
yet you do not know that it is not only
your privilege, but your patriotic duty
to. remedy these obvious defects. -
Washington has been sitting at the
far end Of the table, intently engaged
in the study Of books he had taken
from my library shelves. He arose and
came forward with one Of them. I
studied him closely as he stood silently
| before us. His face bore that calm and
melancholy expression that one detects
in Trumbull' IS portrait of him. I fol
lowed his remarks intently as he pro-
ceeded. s
fEI wish to say a. few words in de,
Tense Of the motives Of the delegates
who framed the constitution which vet
governs this nation" Washington be-
gan. i" It is idle to dispute the accuracy
Of the interpretations given by Mr.. JEFF
ferson and by Mr.. Adams, but you must
4 not weigh the words uttered in that con
vention by your standards Of today
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:" In order to hold such nation in
check it was necessary to hold in check
those who cast the ballots. The found
ers of the constitution hoped that under
it the feeble incipient vested interests
Of the republic would find a measure Of
security: Our wealth was not arrogant,
it was timid. It did not demand, it pc
,titioned. It looked on the constitution
as haven Of refuge against dishonest
popular demands and tyrannies.'
Washington paused, and, opening the
book to a certain page, glanced at. it
and then placed the volume on the table
in front of ne.
tain letters Of mine which have been
face them with one observation. If the
people Of today have progressed from
the ignorance with which we were ia
miliar to plane which fits them for
larger share in the affairs of govern
ment, it is their own fault if they per-
NIT themselves to be bound by the re-
strictions imposed hundred years ago.
If the wealth of this country has in
creased in magnitude SO that it no lon
tion given to it in the original docu-
ment; if your experience teaches wou
that federated vested interests are tax
ing unfair advantage of provisions in
corporated for the preservation of the
honest wealth of a century ago; If you
find that the influence of your people
over legislation is steadily decreasing
and that the influence of wealth is
steadily increasing, you will search
in vain for remedy in the
written clauses of your consti-
tuition. AS Mr.. Jefferson has told you,
we planned document to protect
wealth against the people, and we
did it at a time when wealth was enti-
tied to all reasonable safeguards. What
ever the mistakes and imperfections Of
| that constitution-and they were many
lit provides a method by which an in
telligent people may peaceably solve
any problem which arises. I now desire
to call your attention to certain writ
ings of mine which your historians
either ignored or fail to comprehend.
either ignore or fail to comprehend. -
| Note-In the following installment Washing.
! ton quotes from his letters urging that the
| people have been. given the means and will
have the wisdom to correct by amendments the
defects in the constitution as they become ap
j
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INTRODUCTION.

The shades of Washington, Jefferson and
Adams visited late at night the library room
tion with his friend, Brown. Smith mistakes
them for masqueraders, demands explana-
tion and The Three disappear before his eyes,
after promising to return the following
evening. series Of conferences follow, during
which Adams and Jefferson contend that the
in the people and that they aimed to design
a document which would hold the majority
firmly In control. Jefferson has completed his
review of the secret history Of the constitu-
tional convention.
~ must admit" said, turning to
Jefferson, Fthat / am astounded at the
facts as you have presented them. They
picture the trainers of our constitution
in new and startling light. The views
expressed by Hamilton, Pinckney, Nor
ris and others quoted by you are not
entertained today even by our ultra
conservatives. There is now no denial
of the justice Of the theory that the
views Of the majority could prevail.
We do not subscribe to the belief that
wealth, is the principal object OF So
ciety:'
"Your people may not, but the con,
stttution which governs them does, -
observed Jefferson, "and it is the most
perfect instrument ever designed for
the purpose of subordinating the infiu-
ence of numbers to the domination Of
wealth.
"Even Smith will admit that in no
country on earth does organized wealth
have so vast a power as in the United
States,'' declared the delighted Brown.
''I admit nothing of the kind,'' ex-
claimed. ~ am willing to concede that
certain forms of wealth have succeeded
In securing control of the partizan ma
chinery Of both parties in various states
and l grant that corporations are undu-
ly represented in the senate. I will 90
further. than that; I will admit that in
my opinion the legislative activity
and influence of corporate interests con
stitutes an actual menace to our free in
stitutions.
'It's the first time I ever heard you
go as far as that,' interrupted Brown
"But do not concede that these con
ditions have developed from any fault
in our constitution continued, ignor
ing Brown.
"Great Britain has enormous wealth
and a titled aristocracy,' remarked
Samuel Adams, "yet our investigations
show that her vested interests are pow
erless against the will of the common
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SELECTING A HAT
A Few Things Woman Should Re
member,

. y
IL woman has sharp or decidedly
prominent features let her avoid hats
that are set back or off the face. Such
woman should wear hat brought
well forward, her hair should be as
fluffy as possible, and a becoming veil
will do wonders. Sharp outlines in hats
should also be avoided. Lace edges
and indented bfims are good.
If the features are irregular hat
with the brim crushed here and there
is usually suitable setting. The wom-
an with prominent nose has much to
contend with. Her hats should avoid
severeness in outline and should be set
well forward, 80 that the prominent fea-
ture will appear little less in size. On
the other hand, the woman with small
or fiat nose should not wear hat that
projects sufficiently to make the nose
appear even more insignificant, nor Q
large hat that dwarfs it.
A hat under medium in size and with
small flowers or short tips, or rows Of
moderate size should be worn. With q
small face and features huge picture
hats should never be worn, even if the
figure be tall and slight enough to carry
them.
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-06-24

Note-In the following installment Washing
ton quotes from his letters urging that the
people have been. given the means and will
have the wisdom to correct by amendments the
defects in the constitution as they become ap-
parent.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1905-09-29

In domestic lighting for nearly the
first half Of the last century candles
held undlsputed sway. The bell Is
rung, and Mary brings in candles. a
pair Of molds In tall brass candlesticks
brightly polished, with snuners on al
tray--a sharp beaked snuffers OF steel,
with jaws that opened and shut with al
snap and something sinister IN their
appearance.
There were plated candlestieks and
shutters, too for occasions Of state,
with silver branches that suggested the
spells OF Jerusalem, but there was also
lamp, a stately edfice Of bronze that
lowered over the family circle at times
and shed a generous and genial light
when so inclined. But what a demon
II was to smoke and to SMELL And It
would burn, when II condescended to
burn at all, nothing but the very finest
sperm oil at fabulous price per gal
lon.-London Chronicle.
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Strikes hidden Rock.

When your ship of health strikes the
hidden rocks of Consumption, Pneu-
monia, etc. you are lost IL you don't
gethelp from DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption. j. w. McKinnon,
OF Talladega Springs, Ala, writes ~
had been very i'll with Pneumonia, un-
der the care Of twodoctors but was get
ting no better when begun to take
DR.. Kings New Discovery. The first
dose was relief, and one bottle cured
me-" Sure cure for throat, bronchitis,
coughs and colds. Guaranteed at Ed
Greene's drug store, price Doc and
500. Try bottle free.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1905-09-29

II is not generally known, says the
Philadelphia Record but It Is a fact OF
history nevertheless that Bristol town
ship, lying on the east side OF German
town, had a very narrow escape from
being selected as the site Of the capital
Of the United States. II was a very,
small matter that turned the choice to
ward Maryland and Virginia. So posi-
tive were some members OF congress
that the capital was going to be located
near Germantown that they purchased
real estate there, not, Of course, as al
matter OF speculation, but simply to bel
near at hand when the removal froml
Philadelphia to Bristol took place.
When the vote Of the commissioned
was taken there was a tie, four belngl
for Bristol and four for the District oil
Columbia. Washington, cast the decld-I
ing vote, and Bristol township was lett
out In the cold.
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Colonel John NJ. Fuller, of Honey
Grove, Texas, nearly met his Waterloo,
from Kidney and Liver trouble. In 4
recent letter, he says: 81 was nearly
dead, of these complaints, and, al
though tried my family doctor, he did
me no good so / got a SOC bottle Of
your great Electric Bitters, which
cured me. consider them the best
medicine on earth, and thank God who
gave you the knowledge to make them"
Sold and guaranteed to cure, Dyspep-
STA, Biliousness and Kidney Disease,
by Ed Greene NJ. d. druggist, at SOC a
bottle.
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Special Low Rate to Washington, D.
c., and Return
VIA ATLANTIC COAST LINE.

Tickets will be sold to Washington,
Oct. Sth and 9th at rate of one fare
plus twenty-five cents for the round
trip, final limit Oct. 18th, but extern
sion may be obtained to Oct. 25th by
deposit of ticket and payment Of fee of
soc at time Of deposit
For further information regarding
sleeping car reservations, etc, apply
to local ticket agent or write
J. s. HARTsELL,
If Div. Pass. Agt,, Tampa, Fla.
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7 900 Young People Unite in n Great
Tribute of Praise.


Over seven thousand young men and
women, representing the entire South,
unite in paying a wonderful tribute
of praise to The Ga.,-Ala.-Bus. Col
lege, of Macon, Ca, which, by its
thorough business training, has more
than doubled their earning capacity,
and placed them in position Of great
trust, honor and profit, while many Of
them have become conspicuous as
managers OF large and flourishing en-
terprises Of their own.
The Ga.,-Ala. is specially popular
with young persons of limited educa-
ton and means, as by its low rates,
and personal, painstak!ng instruction
in all the english branches necessary
to success, it places a practical BUSH
ness education within reach OF all.
The people Of the Sonth delight to
patronize it on account of its home
like atmosphere and it is known to be
absolutely reliable in every particular,
being progressive enough to advertise
what it does, and honest enough to do
what it advertises.
As the applications from business
men for graduates, for years past,
have been far in excess of the ability
of the College to supply, exceptionally
low rates are being given just now,
which are certainly in reach of every
one. Young persons ambitious to bet
ter their condition are urged to write
at once for these rates, to
E. L. MARTIN,
tt Macon, Ga.
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l'-I-s9fT9'
LOCAL AND PERSONAL NOTES

4
j. r. Sandlin, a prominent citizen OF
Punta Gorda registered at the Arcadia
House Tuesday.
Every body is interested in pure
food, therefore the ad Of the Bridge
store is worthy Of notice.
Get your garden seeds at Smith Drug
Co. Fresh stock just in,
The Ladies' Euchre Club was pleas
antly entertained by Mrs. J. N. Hol-
lingsworth Wednesday afternoon.
Garden seeds, fresh stock, on sale at
store of Smith Drug Co.
j. L. Jones returned home Thursday
morning from DeLand, where he ac-
companied his son to Stetson,
Fresh stock of flower seeds just re-
ceived. Smith Drug Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. NJ. Lanier are the
happy parents Of son, born Tuesday.
Mr.. T. ]. Youmans spent. Sunday in
the city with his family.
No excuse now for throwing trash
in the streets, as neat tubs for such
purpose have been placed convenient
ly by Perry @. Brown, the popular
tailor.
Just received. Fresh stock OF flower
seeds by Smith Drug Co.
A trip which would doubtless be
fatiguing to a person Of more mature
years, was that undertaken Monday by
Herchell Youmans, who left here with
stock, going through the country to
Tampa.
The genial presence Of Walton Ora
ham is missed from the streets this
week, as he is confined to his bed with
dengue fever.
Charles Roe, upon whom was per-
formed an operation for appendicitis
last week in Alta nts, is reported to be
in favorable condition.
Misses Langsford and Durrance OF
Fit. Meade, who we're the guests of
Miss Langsford's brothers, Sam and
Fred, for few days, returned home
Tuesday.
On account OF illness Rev. E. II.
Giles is unable to fill his appointments.
At present he is in Orlando, where he
will probably remain a month, or until
his condition improves.
w. G. Hayman, of Manatee county,
at one time a prominent resident of
Owens, is visiting among his old
friends. Mr., Hayman was struck with
the growth the city has made since he
left.
Misses Athena and Alice Leitner, of
Leesburg, who viii teach in the Area
dia school the ensuing term, and Miss
Dozier, also of Leesburg, arrived Tues
day, and are occupying the Cross cot
tage.
Prof. and Mrs. E. NJ. Murphy ar
rived in the city Wednesday morning.
Prof. Murphy comes to Arcadia highly
recommended as teacher, and it is
hoped that his career here as principal
of the school will be pleasant and sue
cessful.
Tampa Tribune Rev. s, w, Walker,
president OF the Florida Methodist
Seminary at Sutherland, was at the
DeSoto Wednesday, accompanied by
his bride, formerly Miss Grace Parker,
OF Arcadia. They have recently re-
turned from an extensive bridal tour
of She West and Pacific Coast, includ-
ing the Portland exposition.
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We offer one hundred dollars reward
far any case Of catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
f. j. Cheny & Co., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known F.
j. Cheney for the last 10 years and be-
lieve him to be strictly honorable in
all business transactions aud financial
ly able to carry out any obligations
made by his firm.
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucus surfaces OF the system.
sent free. Price 70 cents
per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for Consti-
patton.
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Kew farpI.ars Catalogue

Angle and Wilson, the large furniture
dealers of Barlow, will have ready for
delivery October LIST, their mammoth
catalogue, descriptive Of the goods
they handle. You can get one by ad-
dressing them a postal card. They
handle all kinds Of furniture, mating,
window shades, etc., and have decided
to knock the bottom out OF prices.
They also take care OF matters per-
tanning to undertaking in all parts OF
South Florida. We take pleasure in
recommending them to our readers.
Angle & Wilson pay the freight on
all goods bought Of them.
9-22-4wk
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Punta Gorda Herald As the sug-
gestion Of Mrs. Keyser, our Wholesale
fish dealers are sending big mess Of
fine fish every week to the Orphans
Home in Arcadia. This weekly dona-
tion has ELECTED many expressions Of
gratitude from the managers OF the
Home. Truth is, there is not any
where a more generous lot Of men than
the Punta Gorda wholesale fish deal
ers.
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startling Mortality.

Statistics show startling mortality
from appendicitis and ptritonitis. TIC
prevent and cure these awful diseases
there is Just one reliable remedy, DR.
Kings New Life Pills M. Flannery
OF IA Custom House Place, Chicago,
says "They have no equal for Con
stipation and Biliousness. !" 25c at Ed
Greene,s drug store.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1905-09-29

Your are requested to attend our
millinery opening to-day and Saturday,
Sept. 20 and 30. Mrs. Norman has
spent considerable time in the leading
markets selecting class of goods that
will do credit to the trade. Come and
see the newest ideas in millinery.
Yours very truly,
S. J. CARIToN.
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s'ts y y y \ y y y y X n n y
CHURCH NOTES.
First NJ. Y. church, south

Preaching Sunday, II a. M Sunday
night, Ppm; prayermeeting, Thurs
day night, Up. ms Junior Epworth
League, Sunday, p. M. Senior Ep-
worth League, Sunday, 4 p. m. Choir
practice, every Friday night, p. m. {;
Home Mission Society, 3 p. m. Tues
day after first Sunday each month (;
Woman's Foreign Society, 8 p. m. ;
Tuesday after second Sunday each
month. Public cordially invited to
each Of these services.
JAS. p. DEPAss, p. @.
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RUBBER STAMPS.

All kinds OF rubber stamps for Office
work, orange shippers and packers,
signs and price markers for stores,
brass and aluminium checks, enameled
letters, etc. Inquire Of E. Fitzgerald
at News office.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1905-09-29

The advertisement in this issue Of
the cold storage plant of the Arcadia
Electric Light Ice and Telephone Co.
should be Of great interest 70 farmers
and others who want their meat we'll
kept.
The cold storage plant will be opened
November l. and will be conducted in
the usual careful manner.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1905-09-29

Bird hunters are hereby notified that
Sections 4, 8 and o, Township 80, Range
"a, are posted and must not be hunted
on. All persons trespassing on these
lands will be prosecuted.
w. 8. WoRLRY.
o-22-1mo Henry LAHaFoRD,
j. J. HEARD.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1905-09-29

A present OF $40 worth OF trees will
be given to each customer who invests
at least 800 in trees at the Arcadia
nursery. Delivered at nursery Your
own time on amounts Of $50 and up.
G. s. HoLIrNaswoRrH
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For sale.

One thousand six hundred head Of
cattle. Address,
A. NJ. McKINNoN,
Geneva. Ala
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The third quarterly session Of De-
soto Camp No. 14o3, will be held at
Zolfo on Wednesday, Oct. 4th, 1900
Business session. will be called prompt
" - 20 q. m.
Bys5rdes Of
Jonx " WsrpneS.
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The proposition to reduce the deficit
by putting a tax on coffee is peculiarly
republican. The rich can drink wine.
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MIIItary Bounty Land warrants.

tAFy nouhty AAhu Whrrhnts'
WANTED viii pay $500 for telling
me who has one whether 1 buy it oil
not.
r. X. KELLEY, Kansas City, Mo.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1905-09-29

The railroads know what causes the
deficit in the postal department, but
il does not worry them bit.
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NORTH.