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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-12-13

my enemies 2,OOO.oO 0 Of my best arti,
sans and Of my bravest servants. How
say you, Louvoisr
With all respect to the church, sire,
I would say that the devil has given
these men such cunning Of hand and
of brain that they are the best work
ers and traders in your majesty's king.
dom. know not how the state Golfers
are to be filed II such taxpayers go
from among us"
But remarked Bossuet, III Ii were
ono known that the kings will had
Q expressed your majesty may rest
assured that even the worst of his sub
jects bear him such love that they
would hasten to come within the pale
OF the holy church.
The king shook his head. They have
always been stubborn folk" said he.
Perhaps" remarked Louvois, glanc-
Ing maliciously at Bossuet, were the
bishops Of France to make an Offering
to the state Of the treasures Of their
sees we might then do without these
Huguenot taxes"
'"The kingdom is mine and all that Is
In It," remarked Louis as they entered
the grand salon In which the court
assembled after chapel, yet l trust
that 1t may be long before i have to
claim wealth of the church. Where is
Mansard? | must see his plans for the
new wing at Marty"
81 think" said Pere la Chaise, draw
Ing Bossuet aside, that your grace has
made some impression upon the kings
mind"
"With your powerful assistance, ia
Their"
"But there is another who has more
weight than mime. de Maintenon."
II heal that she is very d~evout."
"Very. But she has no love for my
order. She is a Sulpician. Yet we may
all work to II end. Now, if you were
to speak to her, your grace. Show her
how good a service 1t would be could
she bring about the Punishment of the
Huguenots.'
81 shall do so"
"And offer her in return that we will
promote He BEN forward and whiS-
pered into the prelate's ear.
"What! lie would not do it,"
"And why? The queen is dead"
1.-THE widow of the poet Scarron!"
"She is of good birth. Her GRANDPA
Their and his were dear friends. If she
will serve the church, the church will
serve her. But the king beckons, and |
must GO"
The thin dark figure FASTENED on
through the throng Of courtiers, and
the great bishop of Meaux remained
standing with his chin upon his breast,
sunk in reflection.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-12-13
CHAPTER ".

elderly Huguenot had stood
silent after his repulse by the
king, with his eyes cast mood
lily downward and a face in
which doubt, sorrow and anger con
tended for the mastery. He was a very
large, gaunt man, rawboned and bag
gard, with a wide forehead. a large.
fieshy nose and a powerful chin. He
was dressed as became his rank, plain
kersey coat with silver plated buttons,
knee breeches of the same and white
wooden stockings, ending In broad toed
black leather shoes cut across with a
great steel buckle.
His doubts as to what his next step
should be were soon resolved for him
In a very summary fashion. These
were days when. II the Huguenot vas
not absolutely forbidden in France, he
was at least looked upon as a man who
existed upon s~ufferance, and who was
unshielded by the laws which protected
his Catholic fellow subjects. For TWEEN
ty years the stringency Of the persecu-
ton had increased until there was no
weapon which bigotry could employ.
short Of absolute expulsion, which had
not been turned against him.
Two Of the kings big blue coated
guardsmen were on duty at that side
Of the palace and had been witnesses
to his unsuccessful appeal. Now they
tramped across together to where he
was standing and broke brutally into
the current of his thoughts.
snow, Hymnbooks," said M gruffiy.
get off again about your business"
The old Huguenot shot q glance Of
anger and contempt at them and was
turning to 60 when n Of them thrust
at bis ribs with the butt end Of his
halberd.
take that, you dogr" he cried.
would you dare to look like that at
the kings guardY
children Of Belialr' cried the old
man, with his hand pressed to his side,
were l twenty years younger you
would not have dared to use me So"
"Ha. you would still spit your venom
would your That Is enough, Andre!
He has threatened the kings guard.
Let us seize him and drag him to the
guardroom."
The two soldiers dropped their hal
herds and rushed upon the old man,
but. tall and strong as they were, they
found 1t no easy matter to ecure him.
They had hardly won their pitiful vic.
tory, however. before a stern voice and
. sword flashing before their eyes
compelled them to release their prison
or once more.
1t was Captain de Catinat, who, his
morning duties over, had strolled out
On the terrace and had come upon this
sudden scene Of outrage. At the sight
Of the old mans face he gave a violent
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-12-13
fro BE Continued
He Paid the Charges.

A guest who had just registered at
q hotel was approached by a boy with
q telegram. 1t had 81 charges on II
what" said the guest before open.
Ing It. "A dollar chargesi ! won't pay
It Anybody who cannot pay for his
message when wiring me Il certainly
q cheap one. Wait q minute. I'll just
let you report this uncollected, and the
sender may pay the charges"
At that ne tore the envelope open
Az he read a smile settled on his face,
and, pulling a dollar from his pocket
he handed II to the boy.
"Its all right" he said.
Then he threw the message on the
counter. "Read Ii" he said to the
clerk. The message read:
Papa's little girl sends him nifty bushels
Of Low and wishes he was home to kiss
her good night NELLIE
Denver Post
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-12-13

1t was the habit of Louis as he walk
ed back from the chapel to receive pc
ttions or to listen to any tales of
wrong which his subjects might bring
to him. On this particular morning
there were but two or three-a Pa
risian who conceived himself injured
by the provost Of his guild. a peasant
whose COW had been torn by a hunts
mans dog and a farmer who had had
bard usage from his feudal lord. \
few questions and then a hurried order
to his secretary disposed of each case.
He was about to resume his way again
when an elderly man, clad In the garb
Of a respectable citizen and with a
strong, deep lined face which marked
ward and threw himself down upon
one knee In front of the monarch.
"What Is this Z" asked Louis. who
are you, and what is it that you
wantT'
II am a citizen of Paris, and | have
been cruelty ~wronged."
You seem a very worthy person. II
y0u NAVE luuCCu DCCu WIOhkcO lOu
shall have redress. What have you to
complain Off"
Twenty of the Blue Dragons Of
Languedoc are quartered in my house,
with Captain Dalbert at their head.
They have devoured my food, stolen
my property and beaten my servants,
yet the magistrates will give me no re-
dress"
ION my life, justice seems to be ad-
ministered In a strange fashion In
city of Parish exclaimed the king.
"And yet there may be a very good
reason for it," suggested Pere Ia
Chaise. II would suggest that your
majesty should ask this man his name,
his business and why it was that the
Dragons were quartered upon him."
you hear the reverend fathers ques-
ton"
"My name, sire, is Catinat, by trade
/ am a merchant in cloth, and l am
treated in this fashion because | am Of
the Reformed church."
The king shook his head and his brow
darkened. You have only yourself to
thank, then. The remedy is in your
hands"
sand how, sire"
"By embracing the only true faith"
II am already a member of it, SIRE"
The king stamped his foot angrily.
81 a see that you are a very insolent
hereto" said he. There is but one
church in France, and that is my
church. If you are outside that you
cannot look to me for aid"
"My creed Is that Of my father, sire,
and that of my grandfather"
"If they have sinned it is no reason
why you should. My own grandfather
erred also before his eyes were
opened"
But he nobly atoned for his error
murmured the Jesuit.
''Then you will not help me, sire?"
you must first help yourself"
The old Huguenot stood up with a
gesture Of despair, while the king con-
tinued on his way, the two ecclesias-
tics on either side Of him murmuring
their approval into his ears.
But the king bore the face of a man
who was not absolutely satisfied with
his own action.
you do not think, then, that these
people have too hard a measure?' said
he. II hear that they are leaving my
kingdom in great numbers"
"And surely It Is better so, sire, for
what blessing car come upon a coun-
try which has such stubborn inidels
within It's boundariesT'
'Those who are traitors to God can
scarce be loyal to the king" remarked
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-12-13

Bossuet- your majesty's power would
b greater II there were no temple. as
they call their dens Of heresy. within
your dominlons."
MY grandfather has promised them
protection. They are shielded, as you
well know. by the edlct which he gave
at Nantes"
"But 1t hes with your majesty to
undo the mischief that has been done"
"And how7"
by recalling the edlct-"
~And driving into the open arms Of
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-12-13
~THE@
Blu A.. CONAN DOYLE,
Author Of The Return Of Sherlock Holmes
COPYRIGHT. l8e5. BY HARPER & RRorHrRS
Blu A. CONAN DOYLE.

COPYRIGHT. 1893. BY HARPER & BROTHERS
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-12-13

THE elderly Huguenot had stood
silent after his repulse by the
king, with his eyes cast mood
- iIy N rd aud n fano In
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-15

Handsome collection OF celortype pictures in cope
of celebra ted landscape and other popular pic
lures including the celebrated Asti heads all mount
in gold leaf frames, square. oblong or oval beautiful
for gifts and priced at remarkably low figures.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-15
HANDSOME OPERA SCARFS.

Beautiful line Of figured silk and
null scarfs in exquisite designs on
soft, rich materials. great assort-
ment to select from
$3.50 and up.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-13
'hHaf 61gS0 )6u MNlsS Goah6a hr C2Ihllm,

beef and plum pudding for dinner"
"Is it for that alone you would possess
gold?" chuckled the witch.
Certainly it is for that alone. For what
else should | wish to have gold but for the
pleasures it will bring me?"
For what else, indeed?
Drink this and speed!"
muttered the witch, chucklng again, as Jack,
obeying first cooled and then quaffed the
draught of elixir which she dipped from the
seething caudron. "Wbere the shining bow
yields its glittering rays to earth, there stands
the pot of gold. Thither you shall 60 on one
condition"
''Name it," said Jack, stoutly for the
magic draught made him very bold and quite
willing to obey anything the witch should
command
Placing upon his head FOOLS cap, fringed
with tiny BELLS the crone then chanted, in a
weird tone:
"Henceforth be
Subject to me.
Promise and find the gold.
Heed me notl
The golden pot
Thine eyes shall ne'er behold"
"Give me the Pot of Gold, and / will al
ways serve YOU" rashly promised Jack.
And the old witch, leading him out of the
hut, stretched forth her skinny hand, saying:
Start in that direction. Trust to the
draught of elixir and the magic cap for the
rest. Sleeping or waking, wear the cap, lest
the way be lost"
His journey forthwith began.
Travelling onward, he met many people
journeying in the same direction he was.
They also wore the FOOLS cap, with the tiny
bells, for they, too. were seeking the Pot OF
Gold.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-13
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wood. in the midst of which stood the hut
of an old witch,
He slackened his pace as he drew near the
hut, being in doubt whether it were better to
proceed or turn back, for the witch bore
bad reputation.
She's in league with the Evil One" de
clared the people, but to turn back were to
give up the Pot Of Gold.
Have gold, have evcrythingl" whispered
Greed, for this wicked little sprite of the
Evil Powers had found Jacks heart unbarred
and quickly installed himself therein.
Gold is everything!" repeated Greed.
And hesitating no longer, Jack boldly
pushed forward, and entered the hut.
What brings you here?" croaked the old
witch, fixing her keen eyes upon the lad as
she turned half round from the cauldron of
boiling herbs she was stirring.
81 would find the Pot of Gold" said Jack,
that l may live without toll, like my rich
neighbors; ride fine steed, and have roast
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-13

and drink Out upon the luck, / say!
Jack, Jack-be content! Remember we
have the god-mother's promise that
"PromiseT' interrupted Jack. "What good
has it brought us?
AS the field is titled,
So the purse is filed
fine promise, indeed, but worth nothing
at all. We have titled the fields our god
mother gave us, and have for our pans Truly
nothing worth the having
"Oh, jack Though the purse is not hled,
we have what is better than gold-a Gear
conscience, and health to enjoy our humble
lot. Let us be patient and dilgent, and the
god mother will surely in due time reward
us, said Robert, gently.
Till the fields, since you find pleasure IN
toili'' put in Jack, contemptuously' III
take the short cut to fortune"
Where will you find it-this short cut!
questioned Robert.
"There!" promptly answered Jack, point
ing to the beautiful rainbow that spanned
the heavens like glittering arch, for the
storm was now over and the broken clouds
were fast rolling away.
"You would seek the Pot of Gold?' ex-
claimed Robert.
"And find the Pot of Gold,'' answered Jack,
confidently.
So the brothers parted.
Faithful Robert returned to his work, firm
ly relying upon the fairy godmothers prom
ise, given to the lads when she bestowed upon
them the gift of the field:
"As the field is titled.
So the purse is filed"
Faitbess Jack sped away across the fields,
through the sweet-scented pastures out into
the open country, and on until he came to a
little path which. following. brought him to
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-13
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you not remember how | went in search of
the Pot of Gold?"
For a moment the farmer looked mystifed
but only for a moment; then he recognized in
the feeble old man his wandering brother, and
joyously exclaimed:
Dear Jack, welcome, welcome home! Do
not grieve for the god for here is plenty. and
to spare The god-mother, true to her prom
Use, gave me gold. AS l TILED, my barvests
were abundant, and my purse is now well
filed"
In the waning light Robert did not per-
ceiye that Jack bore with him the Pot of
Gold, and, as he spoke, 10! it vanished, and
tentment, which, though It brought him him
neither riches nor youth yet made pleasant
and peaceful the remaining years Of Jacks
life.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-13
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ccopyrIeht br James ElvcrsOnJ

T0T'S no use, Bob We can't save the
INI hay. Let's to the cattle-shed, and
l@kA save ourselves Well be wet through
I0MNbI if we stay here. Come, I'm of
Ss%z= Suiting the action to the word,
Jack took to his heels. Bob wisely
followed his example.
Speeding across the field as fast as their
legs could carry them, the lads gained the
shelter of the shed Just as the storm burst in
all its fury.
Jack flashed. angry glances toward the low
erng sky. Bob gazed mournfully across the
soaked fields. Only few hours more and
the hay would have been sheltered
Bob sighed heavily. Jack caught the sigh,
and broke FORTH petulantly:
Whats the good Of that, Bob? The hay
spoit, and the hard works all to do over
again! We toll like the beast, day in and
day out, and nothing comes of t-but victuas
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-13

Old gray -Dedfu, IHuttU! JHCk HGW
rage at this, and forgetting at the moment
that he was at the mercy Of these jeering
gnomes, tried to get upon his feet that he
thus mocking him-him whom the village
maidens declared to be the very handsomest
lad for miles aroundi
But his stffened joints would not easily
bend, and the little gnomes saucily tweaked
his nose and Knocked him the more, crying,
as they finally assisted him upon his feet and
led him to little lake near by:
Behold if we, have not said truly that you
are an old gray-beard"
And Jack looked, and, indeed beheld him
self mirrored in the crystal water old, in6rm
and gray.
Then the gnomes laughed loud and long as
if it were merry joke that Greed, the hand
maiden OF the old witch, who was in league
with the Evil Powers, had brought this mis-
fortune upon him.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-02-15
HuRFFvlLLE.

William z Hurff has nresented tbe M
E. church with q yery fine alter cushion IN
honor Of his grandmother Mrs. Hannah
Hurff.
Miss Edith Parker, Of Pleastville, was
visiting friends here on Sunday.
Tins H;ctman occn,,;ed tha ,,n,,,;t n
tbs M = nbnrch 81 sundav The s,,b;scss y
sosa,, alsI.- 5;sa,,ssaS a,,5 80
,,so,,Is arc Al no = dsl;s,htsd - haer h;,,,
fS.s ~, - = -. q 80,
rev. 4. 2. nalis conulslon az snis WIis-
III, sa aon s tha has;ta, a.d ha,,
so.aav i ' s - '''- s''1' : o--''
'
Inc knlgnt's q Pytnias VIII attend al
vine service next sunday morning. Ap-
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-02-15
THoRoFARE.

The Spelling Bee at the Grange on last
Monday night was grand success. 1t was
open only to the Changers but they all
entered the list and much Of the fun grew
out of the fact that many failed to spell
correctly words which they knew perfectly
well how TO spell. Mrs. Beulah Clement
spelled all the others down, but after a
time tired of her solitary glory, and went
down on tragedies. Many Of us are con-
quered by them, but few are sensible
enough to give up the fight when they
appear Owing to the illness of one Of the
principal actors the drama has been post
poned until further notice.
At the last meeting of the Ladies Aid
Society it was decided to give an oyster
supper at an early date. / suppose it will
be for the benefit Of something, and am
quite sure that all those who come and eat
of it will be benefited.
Mrs. William Fl. Lodge and son Ralph
are spending some days with Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Landers at Bridgeton.
Mr.. H. "A. DcHart expects to have ten
thousand dollar sale Of carriages, cut-under
shelvings carts, etc., on the tenth Of March.
1t will be worth while to come and see the
fun, and the wagons, whether you buy or
not
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-02-15
PEpRIckToWN.

James Justice, James Pedrick and Cav
ley " Green have been fortunate enough
to get their ice houses filed with ice be-
tween four and five inches in thickness.
The body Of Thomas Gaundy Of Phila-
delphia, known 10 some Of our residents,
was brought to this pace on Monday morn
ing. Short services took place in the M.
Il. Church, after which interment was made
IN the Baptist Cemetery.
The Bell Telephone Company are erect
ing poles in the town and on the outskirts
and extending their line. a number of
new subscribers have been secured among
our townspeople
Miss Jennie Green completes the list Of
five in the town who have received watches
in the Inquiger Puzzle Contest, she having
received one this week.
Miss Emma Strimple substituted for
Miss Carrie Strimple, in the primary room
part Of this week. Miss Emma has recent
" secured the End grade teachers certif-
cate.
Skating was thoroughly enjoyed a few
days Of lat week; some even going to the
mill pond at Perkintown.
James Strimple is making daily trips to
Philadelphia, attending the Pierce College.
Frank Gates is somewhat re-arranging
the interior Of the house he recently
bought Of Charles Swareley prior to bis
moving there.
David Kelley civil war veteran has
been granted pension Of $40 per month.
Albert Justice is building commodious
twenty EIGHT room boarding house at Wild
wood Crest, which is a new part Of Wild
wood proper and is fast building up.
Charles Sparks has taken several views
Of prominent places in the town and trans
fered them to post cards which he offers fol
sale.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-02-15
cLARKsBoRo.

Mr.. Scott Green who has been travelling
through the West and also who visited his
cousin COL g. G.. Green, in his handsome
home in California returned to his home
last Friday.
Miss Gertrude Fowler Of Washinton D.
G. is spending sometime with Mrs. Nellie
Smith and daughter.
Mr.. and Mrs. JOS Williams OF Camden
were guests Of Mr.. and Mrs Joseph Owen
oyer Sunday.
Mrs John Wilson Of Chews has been
spending several days with her friend, Miss
Name Shute.
Mrs. Katherine Beakley Of Chew's has
been spending sometime with the family of
Rev. ]. R. Vannatta.
Extra services will commence in the JEFF
ferson M. gE. Church in charge Of Rev. J.
R. Vannatta, pastor for ten days on Thurs
day evening, this evening.
Miss Jennie Beckett OF Clayton was the
guest Of Mrs. Robert Eldridge for few
days this week.
On Tuesday evening of this week the
sewing circle celebrated its first anniversary
at the home Of the President, Mrs. J. A.
Vannatta. The husbands and beaus Of the
ladies were invited to supper and they did
ample justice to the good things prepared.
At a later hour all departed to their homes
hoping that all our anniversaries are as suc-
cessful as the first one
Miss janet Blank Of Reading is visiting
her sister Mrs. Charles T. Haines.
Miss Edna MARBLE Of Camden was an
over Sunday guest Of her friend Miss Helen
Ayers.
Miss Lydia Granfield entertained few
Of her former pupils of the Mt. Royal pub
lie school at her home at Clarksboro on
Saturday afternoon from 2 until O'Clock.
The time was pleasantly spent in painting,
drawing and singing when refreshments
were served and all left voting Miss Gran
field one of the best teachers they ever had.
Those present were Misses Helen Dobbs,
Marion Green, Rebecca Borden, Edith
Borden, Cryus Dobbs, Harold Eldridge,
Earl Meyers, Thomas and Joseph Borden.
Mrs. E. Harris Kitchener Of frankfort,
Pa. was the guest Of her father Joseph B.
Livezey on Monday.
V Mrs. Lizzie Kircher, Of Mt. Royal was
the guest Of her sister in Camden on Mon
day.