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Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-04-22
BY MARY DEVEREUX

he was looking out, when Pierre said,
in a voice so solemn as to sound ut
terly unlike his own. Come back,
Jean; come and sit on the bed, beside
me, as thou didst when we were boys
together in Languedoc. l am dying,
and thank God that l can die with
thee near me. Having this, | ask for
nothing more. The surgeon told me
that If the blood came again from
my side l must reckon my life by min
utes, and the blood is coming now,
my brother. Nay, never mind, AS
Jean started impulsively-"fo thou
canst do nothing. Let me talk to
thee; that is all"
He stopped for few moments, as
IL to gather strength; and when he
spoke again his tone was more in
cisive.
"Jean, can see it all as it will be,
if thou wilt do as | say. Go to the
governor in person, or, better still,
go to Jackson when he shall come.
Renew the offer, and show the origi-
nal papers sent to thee by the Eng
lish. / heard that Claiborne would
have accepted thy proposition, but
was over-ruled by the others. l beg,
as the last thing can ask of thee on
earth, to show the papers to Jackson.
Promise me to do this, and all will
be we'll with thee and thine"
Another brief silence, and then Jean
answered with a passion he tried vain
ly to repress. 81 would not, to save
my life, give this promise to another.
But. my Pierre. as thou hast asked it
from me-yes."
The moons rays had stolen up until
the shadows of the window-bars lay
across the clasped hands, and strug-
gled family along the whitewashed
wall, untouched by the light from the
dimly burning lamp.
Then can go in peace" had come
like sigh from the paling lips, as
Jeans head was laid against Pierre's
shoulder
"Put out the lamp" added the dying
man, "let us have only the moon
light"
This done, Jean resumed his place
by the bed and again took the hand
lying so white in the moon rays.
A deep, struggling sigh stirred the
silence.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-04-22
Only Art.

The studio tea" had been a great
success; the one small and very youth
full member of the company had walk
ed softly about, looking at the pic
lures. Just before the party broke up
the artist discovered him surveying
a picture of lion with awe and inter
est.
Don't be afraid, little chap" said
the artist, genially, patting his small
guest on the head. HE won't hurt
you"
"Or, I'm not afraid at ALL" came
the response in clear treble that
caused every one to listen. HE does
not look bit as If he were alive,
you know."-Youth's Companion.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-04-22
CHAPTER XVI.

Night in New Orleans, where the
Former gay life of the streets had for
many weeks been hushed by the
threatened calamity of an attack, or
possible siege.
The air of the city, muggy and life
less as the thunder showers of the
day had left it, was still more UNI
bearable inside the walls of the gaol,
where, on the upper floor, in cell
whose one narrow, iron-barred win
dow faced the east, lay Pierre LATTE.
The gaoler's wife came in with a
jug of water, and filing cup, held
it to the stricken mans lips while
gently raising his head.
"M'sieur Pierre, | trust you will not
be angry with me that I sent this
afternoon to Father PHILIPPE. and ask
ed that priest be sent here for your
comforting"
as it Father PHILIPPE of the Occur
de st. Jean?" he asked.
Surely, m'sieur; and saint him
self" she answered quickly.
VERY well, then madame; you may
send the priest to me-" said Pierre,
YEARLY, and wondering if by any
chance he might here find a channel
through which to communicate with
Jean; for he had recalled the name
as that of one of the latter's friends.
The woman soon returned, bringing
a lighted lamp. which she placed upon
the floor, near the foot of the bed,
and, Pierre closing his eyes to shut
away the glare, did not see the tall,
black-robed form that entered with
her, and then motioned her to leave
the room.
AS she did so, the priest walked to
the window and stood looking out, his
back turned to the bed, until the last
echo of the woman's footsteps died
away. Then striding hastily to the
door, he closed 1t softly, and, throw
ing back his cowl. revealed the pate
face of Jean Lafitte.
Pierre, my brother" he said, TAX
ing care to lower his passionate voice
to almost whisper. as he dropped
upon his knees beside the bed. "My
poor Pierre, tell me who has brought
this upon thee"
Pierre smiled, as his hot fingers
clasped the cool ones that seemed
'throbbing with passion and revenge.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-04-22
Two Wise Reflections.

If 1t be my lot to crawl, will crawl
contentedly; il to fly, will fly with
alacrity; but as long as l can posi-
bly, avoid it | will never be unhappy.
If with a pleasant wife, three children
and many friends who wish me we'll
l cannot be happy, I am very silly,
foolish fellow and what becomes of
me is of very little consequence
From a Letter by Sydney Smith.
Indifference may not wreck the
mans life at any one turn, but it will
destroy him with kind Of dry rot in
the long run. To keep your mind
already made up is to be dull and fos-
siliferous; not to be able to make it
up at all is to be watery and supine.
From Bliss Carman's Friendship
of Art"
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-04-22

NAY" he murmured; and his voice,
although weak, held yet note of old
time humor. Nay, Jean, that would
be a puzzle whose answer is beyond
me. The bullets that found me were
meant for any one Of us, and the
knife-thrust in my side was given by
a man l never saw before. And" he
added grimly, after moments pause,
mo other on earth will ever receive.
a thrust from him."
"Then thou didst not leave him for
me to deal with?"
mo; for left the blade Of my knife
in his heart. But ah, my Jean, what
treacherous work it was-what base
return for thy frankness and generos-
ity!"
Jean tossed his head impatiently.
LET us not waste time in talking
Of that. There is now but one thing
TO consider, my brother, and that is
Che getting of thee from this place.
II is for that | have come, and as
soon as knew thou vert hurt. Father
PHILIPPE has every reason to help me;
so | went to him, feeling that priest
would not be denied thee. Fortune
helped me still more, when a messen-
ger came from the gaoier's wife to
Father PHILIPPE, saying that his minis
trations were needed by thee. His
conscience troubled him. but he let
me have my way for tonight, and
will himself come to see thee in the
morning"
"Did the woman send him word
that Pierre LATTE was dying" asked
the wounded man.
Jean started to his feet.
~Say not such thing. my Pierre.
III she did, it was but the silly thought
of a woman; and I cannot. with pa
thence, hear thee repeat it,"
He seemed cheered by his own
words and his voice had its usual ring
of confidence and decision.
81 will soon have thee out of this"
he resumed, as he stood beside the
bed, "and down to Shell Island, where
every comfort shall be thine. But,
first of all, let me take look at thy
apartment and it's surroundings"
He glanced about the cell. taking in
every detail Of its shape and con-
struction; then. going to the window,
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-04-22
Prof. RoWne's Drachm.

Prof. Borden p. Bovine of Boston
university is not only great wit, but
an inveterate punster. One morning
in the philosophy class a student who
was not willing to accept anything
until he saw it raised a great many
objections.
The professor answered them as
best he could; then, looking around
the class, remarked: HAS any one
else any scruples?" and proceeded to
make a bad pun by adding. IF we
could get scruples enough together
we might raise a drachm among u.s.
To which the student replied: PRO
fessor, good many people take that
kind of drachm without any
scruples."
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-04-22
A GREAT MEDICINE
BRINGS HEALTH TO THREE MEN,
BERS OF SAME FAMILY.
Cures n Wife's Debility After Malaria. q
Husbands rheumatism, Daughters
Nervous Prostitution.

Cures n wife's Debility After Malaria, q
Husbands rheumatism, n Daughters
Nervous Prostitution.
81 have recommended DIR. Williams
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Gossett, because have seen such good
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ject for our own experience has taught us
how well they deserve praise.
1t was just about ten years ago that
first read about DIR. Williams Pink
Pills, and bought my first box. was at
that time all run down, weak, nervous
and without ambition. l had been doc
toring all summer for malaria and
stomach trouble. Everybody thought I
was going into consumption, as my
mother had died Of that disease.
Thanks to DIR. Williams Pink Pills,
am now alive and hearty. / began to
improve as soon as began to take them,
and when 1 had taken three boxes was O
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keep so well and am able to care for my
home and six children without help.
DIR. Williams Pink Pills explain it..
"My oldest girls health began to fail
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her head, would get deathly sick and
have to leave the school room to get fresh
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She took only few boxes, but they cured
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Mrs. Minnie B. Gossett lives al
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They have cured anaemia, and all forms
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Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-04-22
A False Alarm.

postal fiends pursue their friends In
their endeavors to add to their collec-
tons may sometimes prove embar-
RAISING. He was telling her of his va
cation plans, which, it seems. lowered
between a trip to Europe or visit to
Jamaica.
Either place will suit me" she
commented. He looked startled, gazed
wildly at the door, and wondered how
he could make his escape.
Eyes," she went on, refiectively, 81
need some cards from the West In
dies, and then there is that new set
just issued in Englsnd-the Ledhuy
series-which positively must have"
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-04-22
Women's Trousers at Hyderabad.

The first time was introduced into
the harem of one of the noblemen Of
Hyderabad, in the Deccan, was sur
prised to find the Begun and her
ladies dressed in tight-fitting trous-
ers made of rich damask silks. 1t be-
ing the fashion to have these trousers
as close-ftting as possible, they are
actually sewn on, and are taken off
and changed about once fortnight
London Daily Mail.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-04-22
Domestic Economy.

Said Brown unto his wife one day:
We've nothing left to eat; If things
go on in this queer way, we can't
make both ends meet" His wife re-
piled in words discreet: ooh, we'll
not be badly fed; you hustle and make
one end meat and I'll make the other
hroad
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-04-22

ing Doan's Kidney Pills | have lifted
600 pounds and felt no bad effects.
have not felt the trouble come back
since, although l had suffered for five
or six years, and other remedies had
not helped me at ALL"
For sale by all dealers. Price 80
cents. Foster Milburn Co.. Buffalo, NY.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-04-22

Kidney Pills did
me n great lot Of
good, and If it
were not true l
would not recon-
mend them. 1t was
the strain Of lift
ing that brought
on kidney trouble
and weakened my
back, but since us
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-04-22
Sahara Sands Shiftinq.

Along the northern edge of the Sa-
hara ruins of the old Roman villas
and temples half buried in the sand
are found. They prove that within
the last twenty centuries the Sahara
sands shifted to the north, plotting out
the verdure and narrowing the zone
of green that skirts the northern edge
of Africa.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-04-22
President Eliot and the Small Boy,

President Eliot of Harvard college
always enjoys the quick retorts Of
small boys in the street. On one &C.
casion a little urchin looked up cur
iously at him, and President Eliot
said: Hello, boy, what time Is it by
your nose?"
Dunno" came the retort. mine
amt runnin'; Is yours?"
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-04-22
Women's Poetic Yearninos.

A woman takes the sort of wooing
that is offered her, because it is the
best she can get, but her heart and
soul yearn for something far different
something romantic, poetic, ideal,
and she never quite forgives the man
who might have made beautiful love
to her and n't.-Cosmopolitan Re.
view.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-04-22
Lazy Germ an Invited Guest.

The scientist who announced not
long since that he had discovered the
germ which produces the disease Of
laziness may not have been wholly in
error But doubtless the symptoms
often come first, and the microbes aft
erward-by invitation.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-04-22
If You Would Sleep Well.

Form a habit OF throwing off, be-
fore going to bed at night, all the
cares and anxieties of the day; every
thing which can possibly cause men
tai wear and tear or deprive you of
rest.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-04-22
Quicksand.

QuicHsand is sand readily moved;
generally it is mixture of sand and
water. Tunnels have been pushed
through quicksand by first freezing
the mass of quicksand.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-04-22

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children.
Successfully used by Mother Gray. nurse
in the Children's Home in New York, cure
Constipation, Feverishness Bad Stomach. 4
Teething Disorders. move and regulate the
Bowels and Destroy Worms. Over 80. 600
testimonials. At all druggists, Csc. Sample
FREE. Address A. S. Olmsted, lie Roy, NY.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-04-22

The more a married man talks at
his club the less he has to say at
home.
Don't think man asks every FOOLS
advice because he asks yours.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-04-22
Natures Electric Liqhts,

Not only is the sun like great arc
light, but all the stars in the sky are
natures electric lights, Illuminating
unreasonable space.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-04-22
Beware of Ointments for Catarrf1
that Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the sense OF smell
and completely derange the whole system when
entering Il through the mucous surfaces. such
articles should never be used except on prescrip-
lions from reputable physicians as tn, damage they
will do is fold the good you can possibly de.
rive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured
by r. j. Cheney e. Co., Toledo, o., contains no mer.
curry. and is taken internally, acting directly upon
the blood and mucous surfaces OF the system, In
buy Sg Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get the
genuine. IL 10 taken Internally and made In Toledo,
Ohio, by +. J. Cheney a co. Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists. Price, 15c. per bottle.
Take iialrs Family Pills for constipation.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-04-22
THE STRAIN OF WORK.
Best Of Backs Give Out Under the
Burden Of Daily Toll.

Lieutenant George G. Warren, of
No. 3 Chemical, Washington. ID. c..
says: Its an honest fact that Doan's
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-04-22
Health il Your HERITAGE.

If you feel sick, depressed, irritated II
food disagrees with you; If you are consti-
pated, or get tired easy, something is
wrong. There is no reason why you should
not be restored to perfect health il you
will write for trial bottle of Vernal Pal
mettona, made from Saw Palmetto Berries
which possess wonderful curative powers
for all diseases of the Stomach, Liver.
Kidneys and Bladder. Thousands of suf-
ferers have been permanently cured. Write
for free sample, Vernal Remedy Co., lie
Roy, N. Y. Sold by druggists.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-04-22

Many a man who boasts that he
doesn't know the meaning of fear is
still young enough to get married
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-04-22

The antidote for fattery is-a
brother.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-04-22

The paper he was carrying back to
the Sophia" as the result OF his
mission contained only these words:
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-21
SAILORS PREVENT
FURTHER RIOTS
UNITED STATES GUNB0AT IS
AT SHANGHAI
Cruiser Baltimore Is Reinforoed-Re
lief Grows That Boycott of Ameri-
can Goods is at the Bottom
of the Trouble
By Associnind Press

SHANGHAI, Dec. 2O-All is quiet in
town today. Business has been re-
sumed, but the volunteers and sailors
landed by the warships i'm port remain
on duty as a precaution against a
renewal of the riotng The United
States gunboat villa Lobos has arrived
to reinforce the Baltimore and the
British cruiser Andromeda is expected
to reinforce the Dlatlem.
The deadlock growing out of the
mixed court dispute continues. The
Taotai adheres to his demand for the
dismissal of the British assessor and
police inspectors, while the British con-
sui refuses to yield. The foreign resi-
dents support the consul's attitude.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-21
MUSIC AND
TIE DRAMA
To Present "Fabiola"

"Fabiola," drama of early Christian
times, will be presented this evening by
the st. Vincent's Dramatic club at the
Father Meyer memorial hall of the
college. The cast of characters in
cludes the foremost talent of the club
The play has been rearranged by Rev.
F. X. McCabe, C. NJ, vice president of
the college, who has eliminated many
obstacles to its production, while ad
herring strictly to the text of the play,
as arranged by Canon Oakly from the
book by the name by Cardinal Wise
man. The music this evening will be
furnished by the college orchestra.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-21
WOnen's Clubs
Woman's Club Gives Open Meeting

The Christmas meeting of the
Shakespeare section of the Wednes-
day Morning club was held yesterday
under the leadership of Mrs. II. G,
Cover. Mrs. Cover told of the objects
of the study of Shakespeare and how
these may be attained.
The program was one of the best
that have been given and the persons
taking part had familiarized them
selves with their subjects to great
enough extent to make their talks in
structive as well as entertaining.
Mrs. j. G. Mclean read a paper on
"The Imagination in Macbeth" The
many phases of the character of Lady
Macbeth were discussed by Miss Par
rish and general review of the play
of Macbeth" was given by Mines
Philip Gerhardy, L. V. ]. Kimball, c.
E. Goodrich, e. A. Carter, r. c. P
Smith, f. W. Fuller, w o. Toliver, A
M. Foster, A. e. Porter, j. III. Craw-
ford. w. II. Johnson and the Misses
Annie Pierce and Edna Sutton.
The meeting was opened with vocal
solo by Mrs. l.. H. Dutton and violin
solo by Miss Mozelle Anderson.
A paper on Lady Macbeth" was
read by Mrs. w. A. Johnson.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-21
ACCUSE GRADERS OF CRUELTY
Charles Stansbury's Foremen Charged
With Working Mules Which Were
in Bad Condition

j. B. Hughes, head foreman for
Charles Stanbury, grading contractor,
and George McClain foreman in charge
of the stock, were taken before Police
Judge Chambers yesterday afternoon
on u charge of cruelty to animals.
Their trial was set for this afternoon.
The humane officer who made the ar
rests states that the offenders were
working mules which were sick and
were barely able to walk, and that they
drove the animals down an incline at
the corner of Fourth and Rampant
streets so steep that the mules were
unable to hold back the load and that
it was not an uncommon thing to see
a weak animal fall down and be
dragged along.
When the two foremen were arrested
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-21
House Robbed

Upon entering his home at 932 West
Seventeenth street last evening shortly
after o'clock, George Dake, proprietor
at a restaurant at S11 West Fourth
street, found that burglars had ram
sacked the house. Although the rob-
bers had made Il thorough search of
the house they took nothing but a gold
chain and a watch.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-21
Returns From New York

Miss Bertha Smith has returned
from New York, where she has been
engaged in newspaper and magazine
work for the past three years, and is
now at the home of her mother, Mrs.
L. J. Smith, Ais West Thirty-first
street. Miss Smith is the author of
Indian Legends of the Yosemite" q
volume of charming tales. which was
brought out year ago. While in New
York she was frequent contributor
to Munsey's, The Outlook and The
Craftsman.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-21
New Choral Society

A new organization bearing the title
of "Pico Heights Choral society" has
been formed for the study of choral
masterpieces. The society is under the
direction of Prof. Theo. J. Irwin and
rehearsals have begun on Mendels-
sohn's Hear My Prayer
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-21
DoWAGER EMPRESS AROUSED
Sends Viceroy to shanghai-WiII Pun
ish All Offenders
BY Associated Press.

Dy ASSOCldlSu IICS6s
PEKING, Dec. 20.-The dowager
empress today issued an edict COM
nanding the viceroy of Chilli province.
Yuan Shi Kai, commander of the
Chinese army, to proceed to Shanghai.
investigate the disturbances, secure the
punishment of those implicated and i'm
peach the civil and military officials
responsible for the maintenance of
order. The success of the boycott in
securing concessions in the new treaty
from the American government un-
doubtedly encouraged the Chinese to
engage I'm the recent demonstrations.
The o-Japanese treaty will be
signed December %. The utmost Sc
crecy is maintained regarding the agree
ment. The foreign legations and Chi
nese officials are ignorant of the terms.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-21
Murderess Granted Parole
BY Associated Press.

TRENTON, N. j., Dec. 2O.-Libbie
Garrabrandi, the Paterson murderess,
was granted parole by the board of
pardons today by a vote of five to
three. She was convicted Of murder
i'm the first degree when she was II
years Of age, but the sentence was af-
terward commuted to life imprison-
ment, She had been in the state prison
thlrty-four years.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-21

When child shows symptoms OF Group
there is no time to experiment with new
remedies no matter how highly they may
be recommended. There Is one preparation
been in use for many years, and has never
been known to fail. viz: Chamberlain $
Cough Remedy. Give 1t, and quick cure
Is sure to follow.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-21

The Herald will pay $40 in cash 20
anyone furnishing evidence that. VIII
lead TO the arrest and conviction OF any
person caught stealing copies OF me
Herald from the premises of our pa
irons. THE HEKAlD'
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-21

the drivers deserted their mules and
scattered in all directions, fearing that
they would be taken into court.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-21
THE CITY

Strangers are invited to visit the ex-
hfbit OF California products at the
Chamber of Commerce building, on
Broadway, between First and SeSconu
given on all subjects pertaining to TINS
pcctfon