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Charlevoix county herald., 1907-06-29
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A faint breeze, cold with the snow
of the mountains, famed my cheek.
The poetry of the dawn thrilled me.
Before the evening came the placid
lake might be dashed into fury. The
trees, now gently swaying, might be
bent and broken by the violence of
the storm. But now the sky was
clear. When the storms came l would
try to meet them. But before they did
come why should | not enjoy the pres
ent? l threw open the door and
stepped into the salon where coffee
and Madame de WARMER awaited me.
She greeted me with vivacity. But
was not blind to the cool glance that
measured. THE fool has no suspic-
IONS" the eyes said, while the lips
asked how l had slept.
admirably" l answered gayly.
"And we are to start at once for your
Castle of Happiness?
"You have a sublime faith to still
believe it that?" she questioned mock
ingly as she poured my coffee.
why not?" l cried mockingly, in
my turn. rs it not happiness to be
with you, madam"
Pas des banalites, monsieur" she
replied with an impatient gesture.
Charlevoix county herald., 1907-06-29

But you really believe that the tire
some journey will repay your"
Since | am resolved to hear your
secret, yes"
"Oh, ungracious!" She smiled at
me ruefully. 81 think l prefer an in
sincere compliment to an awkward
truth"
Madam, it is not who made the
condition"
"Ah, you are very cautious friend,
monsieur"
Il generally try to look before l
leap" | returned with composture.
l was not unwilling that she think it
curiosity that prompted me to accept
the extraordinary invitation given with
limited that we were to be of mutual
use to each other; but of this / was
skeptical. | accepted the invitation
precisely in the spirit in which it was
given. 1t would be shocking form, to
say the least, to be a guest that one
might have the opportunity to play
the detective. But she and | had
placed ourselves beyond the pale of
conventionality. Either distrusted the
other. An armed truce-that was the
word that described our relations, and
she had suggested that word.
DR.. Starva entered.
EN- route" he said gruffiy. "The
carriage is waiting"
1t was very early, scarcely past FIVE.
The night porter, drowsy-eyed and sui
len, took us down on the elevator and
put our luggage in the carriage.
confess | breathed more freely when
the hotel was some miles behind us
and we had seen neither Helena Brett
nor Captain Forbes.
AS Madame de WARMER had warned
me, the journey itself was long and
tiresome; nor did Madame de Veraier
and her companion exert themselves
much to relieve it's monotony.
Ii was almost dusk when she pointed
out to me the pinnacles of her cha
teau
For the last hour the horses had
been struggling up dusty road wind
ing about the mountainsde. Forests
Charlevoix county herald., 1907-06-29

de WARMER to know definitely that it
depended on her playing the part of
Gree or Lady Bountiful whether the
armed truce was to continue, or
whether there was to be open warfare.
We turned at an abrupS angle from
the village street. We were entering
mere passageway just wide enough
for the carriage. 1t was fianked on
either side by the houses of the viii
lage; over the arch, too, was a dwell
ing. Suddenly We emerged in Q. court
yard large enough to permit a squad
ron Of cavalry to perform its evolu-
tons. A low wall Enclosed 1t. We
drew up at the doorway. | was well
coined by Madame de WARMER with
exaggerated Difference. We were at
her Castle of Happiness.
felt the insincerity of the welcome.
They looked on me as a puppet to
move only when they pulled the
strings. / saw, too, that had not left
in the hotel at Vitznau the character
of Sir Mortimer Brett.
But before the next day was past
determined to know once for all the
reason of this deception. | was de-
termined to put an end TO this farce.
Charlevoix county herald., 1907-06-29

of fir were on either side. From far
stream. High above the forests of
fir trees there were herds of cattle.
We could hear the faint jingle of the
cow-bells. Only rarely had there been
any view, but the clear and pure at
mosphere told me that the altitude
must be considerable. But this sylvan
scene suggested nothing of the horrors
of few days ago. The mountains,
purple and pink in the dusk, were too
far away.
Suddenly there was a turn in the
road Now we had an uninterrupted
view of the chateau across green
valley. In this vague light it's towers
and turrets seemed as unreal and
ghostly as a fairy fabric.
At the base of it's white walls a
tiny village, crouching close to the
chateau for protection, found a pre-
carious foothold on the steep hillside.
There was a maze of red-tiled roofs,
high-gabled and sloping, tier upon tier
of them, each pierced by numbers of
quaint dOrmer windows.
A wild river, fed by the turbulent
streams of the mountain SHOWS, flung
itself in headlong rage down the slop-
ing valley, straight for the chateau. as
If to sweep it from its base. Reach
ing the castle, it spent it's fury on the
rocks, then, as if baffied of its prey,
made an abrupt half circle about the
base and continued its stormy career,
seeking less powerful foe.
"At last" breathed Madame de Var
nier. well, my friend, does it prom
Use diversion for your
"The village and the castle breathe
the spirit of romance" | cried with
animation.
"Ah, romance! What If l say to
you" she whispered, chat your day
Of romance has Gomez
l glazed toward DR.. Starva whose
shaggy head was nodding. Even we
Charlevoix county herald., 1907-06-29

Americans, madam, are not Indifferent
TO it's glamour. But too often the ro-
nance of medievalism suggests dis
honor"
She looked at me startled, then
| shrugged her shoulders. "One must
take the world as one finds it," she
said indifferently.
We were making the last steep
ascent to the village. We crossed the
noisy stream; the driver cracked his
long whip; we passed under dilapi-
dated arch; we were rafting over the
cobblestones of a winding street.
1t was too dark for me to see much
of the quaint beauty of this pictur-
esque village. l caught a glimpse of
the timbered Rathaus, its gilt clock
proudly conspicuous on the squat tow
er. and of the fountain in front of it,
its basin radiant with scarlet flowers.
There were little shops dmly lighted,
their wares heaped about the doors
and windows.
AS we passed, women and children
dropped delighted courtesies, and the
men took pipes from broadly grinning
mouths and dotted their hats. Evil
IDENTIFY Madame de WARMER was loved
by this simple folk.
you seem to be very welcome" |
! said smiling, surprised that the viii
layers should have greeted her so cor
daily. "You are the Lady BountIful
to these simple people. suppose"
She smiled family. 81 have been
here for two summers. | am the event
of the year in their stupid lives. try
to bring them little pleasure. When
leave | like to think that they re-
member me with love-"
Then l should not have said that
the glamour of romance is always as
ISOLATED with dishonor," ! ventured
boldly.
81 can see no glamour in this OBJ
scure village" she replied. yawning
But the chateau is a part of the viii
lager" | persisted.
Monsieur" she cried passionately.
you weary me with senseless ques-
tons"
l smiled quietly. l wished Madame
Charlevoix county herald., 1907-06-29
THE REORGANIZED NEW YORK
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY.

The new Board of Trustees of the
New York Life Insurance Company,
chosen by the policyholders under the
Armstrong laws, has taken charge of
the company's affairs and has begun
the work of reorganization.
In choosing the principal officers Of
the company, the Board has adhered
to the idea that life Insurance com.
pany should be managed by life in
surance men. The new president is
Darwin P. Kingsley, a college bred
man of good New England stock, who
has been in the company's service in a
variety of capacities for a period of
nearly twenty years. In the parlance
of life insurance, he began with the
rate book" and has advanced step by
step up to his present position.
The first vice president of the COM
pany is Thomas A. Buckner, who has
served the company for more than a
quarter Of a century,-indeed has
never had any other business connec-
ton.
Associated with these men are
others long trained in the company's
service, each an expert in his own de-
partment of work. VIM. e. Ingersoll,
who has for many years had charge
of the company's great business in
Europe, is one of the second vice pres
idents, and will continue at the head
Of the company's office in Paris.
Rufus w. Weeks, who has been in
the company's service for nearly forty
years, ranks next to Mr.. Bckner as
vice president, and continuous as chief
actuary of the company.
The policyholders have expressed
their belief in this company in no I'M
certain terms. The upheaval in life in
surance within the last two years has
resulted in great deal of misunder-
standing and policyholders, alarmed on
matters which were not very clear to
them, have been disposed to give up
their contracts at a heavy sacrifice.
This has not been true in the New York
Life to any great extent. The COM
pany had $4,000, 100000 insurance on
it's books when the life insurance in
vestigation began, and while the laws
of the State of New York now do not
permit any company to write over
$150,000,0O0 year (Which is about
one-half the New York Life formerly
did, the company's outstanding bust
ness still exceeds $4,000, 100000.
Policyholders generally will be still
further treasured by this action of the
Board, as it places at the head of the
company to protect their interests men
of thorough training and unexception-
able character
Charlevoix county herald., 1907-06-29
The Mules Understood.

A story is told of Senator Knute
Nelson, who spent some of his early
years in a logging camp. He there
discovered the necessity Of certain
emphatic language in order to make
mules move. Cali varieties" OF
tongues were in demand in that camp:
Scandinavian, German, Italian-but
none of the words used seemed to
have the explosive force to adjust
the tempo of the mule to the desired
pace. Along came strapping Irish
man, who used some popular exple-
lives, usually indicated in print by
blank, blank, or - -. The mules
moved! There's language all
mules understand" said the Irishman
-"and it's not me mother tongue,
lyther. Joe Mitchell Chapple, in
National Magazine.
Charlevoix county herald., 1907-06-29
Historic island for Sale.

Raasay island, in the Inner Heb
rides. which lies between the main
land Of Scotland and the Isle OF SKYE
has failed to find a purchaser at the
upset price of $225.0O0 placed upon it.
It's name is the Scandinavian for the
Mace of the roe deer" and the shoot
ings. with the mansion house and
grounds at the southern end, constf
tute the chief value of the island
Near the northern end are the ruins
of Brochel castle, the residence OF its
ancient lairds, the MacLeods. In
celtic lore Raasay has place and in
England literature it is mentioned In
Samuel Johnson's Journey 10 the
Western Islands OF Scotland"
Charlevoix county herald., 1907-06-29
EXAMPLE OF TRUE cHIvALRY.
Modern Lover Proves Himself Equa
to Heroes of the Past.

There was moment of profound
silence. He was the first to speak.
"You are richer than l am" he fal.
tered, with emotion.
She bowed her head, replying moth
Ing. But now the true nobility of his
character manifested itself.
yet for all that | am no better
than you are!" he cried. and folded
her to his breast.
And when, her conscience accusing
her. she tried to teH him that not
only her father but four of her uncles
were Pjttsburg millionaires, he sealed
her lips with kisses, and would hear
nothsng.-Puck
Charlevoix county herald., 1907-06-29
CHAPTER XIV.
The Castle of Happiness.

"You sleep soundly, my friend"
DIR. Starva was looking down at me
with grim intentness.
1t was not yet dawn. His immense
figure seemed even more huge than
it was in this uncertain light. 1t ap
peared to threaten to menace me
And yet l welcomed his presence; al
least they had not made their escape
. | looked up at him with cool assur
.ance.
"A light conscience gives deep slum
der. Do. we start so early?"
Eyes. Your coffee is waiting for
you in the salon."
/ dressed rapidly. A certain depres
sion would have been natural. The
night is the time of follies; with the
morning come clear thought and pru
dence. But not SO with me. 1t is true
that / detested Dr. Starva His meth
DDS were too gross; his eyes were toe
closely set together; his mouth toe
cruel and sensual | could have wished
him out of the game. And yet be
1ieved that was a match for him.
But this woman who tempted and
pitied! This woman whose beauty
fascinated and whose treachery re-
pelled This woman who lied and
prayed in the same breath!
AS / thought of her / was at once
furious and eager. | was ashamed
to think how eager | had pledged
myself to the cold Diana of my dreams
For her ] ran these risks; for her ]
might be disgraced and felon. II
was her gratitude | coveted; her for
giveness | craved
And yet for the moment was seek
ing the flame and the glamour of the
other woman-this warm, mysterious
creature of diverse moods.
Her fantastic chateau held out a
promise, not of happiness, indeed, but
of the JOY of doing, of daring.
So as | dressed my spirits were
buoyant. The little garden below
half hidden in the mist that came
from the lake, was fresh and charm
ing in the morning dew. Patches OF
flowers, brave in scarlet and purple
and blue, opened their eyes to the
dawn. l followed mechanically the
graveled paths, geometric and straight
threading the sparkling lawns.
l looked eagerly down at the bat
tered fountain choked with refuse.
could see no trace of the long, white
envelope. 1t was completely concealed
by the leaves.
l found 1t impossible to rescue the
little packet from It's hiding place. My
hostess and her cousin kept too care
full an eye on me for that. But IL was
a toierably secure hiding place; and
frankly was not sorry to leave the
proof of my completely behind me.
Charlevoix county herald., 1907-06-29
SankwicnedI

At a five O'Clock tea in a handsome
home the one man present sat be-
tween two very laxative young girls.
They piled him with tea and talk
till his brain was well nigh reeling
with surfeit of both when a merciful
matron came to the rescue:
Come with me-" she said; 81 want
you to know some more of these I've
ly girls here"
"Oh, you can't take him." said both
girls at once, we've just made a
sandwich here with him between
US"
"A sandwich-with the tongue on
the outside" said the sandwiched
young man.
Charlevoix county herald., 1907-06-29
WifeIy Consolation.

One of the physicians at a popular
winter health resort was looking over
his books one day. comparing his list
Of patients. II had a great many
more patients last year than have
this" he remarked to his wife. Il
wonder where they have all gone tor"
Well, never mind DEAR" she replied,
you know all we can do Is to hope
Tor the best"
Charlevoix county herald., 1907-06-29
Good for Evil.

One Sunday a teacher was trying
TO illustrate TO her small scholars the
lesson, Return good for evil" To
make IL practical she said
Suppose, children, one OF your
schoolmates should strike you, and
the next day you should BRING nim
an apple-that would be one way of
returning good for evil"
To her dismay one OF the little
girls spoke up quickly:
Then he would strike you again
TO get another applet"
Charlevoix county herald., 1907-06-29
His Position.

why do you advocate anarchyi
Don't you perceive that even IL gov.
eminent could be abolished it would
be formed anew"
Certainly" answered the habitual
agitator. And IL things took
brand-new start l might turn up as
one of the bosses. -Washington Star.
Charlevoix county herald., 1907-06-29
Down on the Whole Sex.

Hewitt-Do you think that red-haged
women are apt to be bad tempersd?
Jewett-Yes, and black-haired. vel
low-haired, brown-haired and any
other old color. natural or artificial
Charlevoix county herald., 1907-06-29

Do your work and your worth will
take care of itself - -
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-02-21
PERSONAL

Mrs. ]. F. Hart and Mrs Fltzhugh
are visiting relatives in FairmoRt
Mrs. Robert Ogden. Of shinnston.
is in critical condition from pneu-
monia, superinduced by Ia grippe
and grave fears are entertained as
to her recovery.
General s. B. Baker returned
Wednesday night from Charleston,
where he visited the governor and
other state officials.
Mrs. Elizabeth Randolph and Mrs.
3. NJ. Randolph, of Salem. have re-
turned home after short visit in
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. p. @.
Williams and family ON East Main
street.
Miss Maggie Davis. OF Bristol has
been spending few days In Adams
ton with Mrs. Minnie Taylor Jack
son.
DR.. Duncan Despard Is here from
Philadelphia on business and the
guest of relatives.
Attorney G. B. johnson returned
Wednesday night from New York.
where he spent week on profess
sional business.
A, D. Basseil was here Thursday
from Lost Greek.
County Commissioner George p
Randall, of shinnstoa. spent Thurs
day in the city on business.
J. Walter Barnes. Of Fairmont
genera. manager of the Consolidated
Telephone Company. was here or
business connected with the com,
pany Thursday.
Mark Mcdonnell. of the Waldo
Hotel, has returned from visit In
New York City.
C. E. Fitzhugh. of Parkersburg. il
visitor in the city.
Allen Mclean, of saiem, is Wis.
ltor in the city.
DR., D. L. Despard arrived here
from Philadelphia Thursday morn,
ing for short visit to relatives.
Dr. D. J. States. of Moundsville,
is the guest of friends In the city.
R. H. Moon. of Parnersburg. is !
city visitor.
H. j. Connolly of Psrkersburg is .
clarksburg visitor.
Waitman Barbe of the State uni
versity, was visitor in the city
Wednesday night.
Thomas G. Brady went to Pitts
burg Wednesday night on a business
trip.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-02-21
sMooT IS SEATED.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 2I.-The
four years contest against Reed
smoot, being permitted to retain
his seat as o. s. Senator from Utah,
was ended yesterday afternoon BY
~ of his colleagues vodng to sus-
tain him against % for the resoIu-
ton to unseat him. Added to this
there we're IS senators paired, ma
king the actual standing on the res
OlutiOn 81 votes against and 81 for.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-02-21
IS A LITTLE BErrRR.

Word received from the bedside of
NJ. Frost. of the Family Liquor
Store, who is very nj IN the Johns
Hopkins hospital in Baltimore.
states that he is resting easier and
his condition is slightly improved.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-02-21
]. THE
SprngDOpeniing.
UP NICE NOW
Come and let us
show you the fol-
lowing properties
on which you can
make money.

WE HAVE A FINE BUSINESS
site about / IA acres located one
mile from the city, between the
West Virginia Short Line and B.
& o, r. r. WIN quote prices at
our Office.
FARM -50-ACRES FIVE MILES.
from Glarksburg on Fairmont &
Clarksburg traction line, on which
Is house of five rooms, frame,
metal roof, stable and other build
ings. Lease of oil and gas goes
with the sale. Price $1,000 per
acre. Would make good truck
LOT 4Ox1OO FIT. ON POPLAR
street. Good sewer through lot,
and near B. g. o. R. R. Price
$4,000.
ONH-SEVHNTH INTEREST IN %
acres of land, and 16-acres of coal
adjoining city limits, in the east
end. For price call at our office.
TWO VACANT LOTS ON BALTI-
more street, 5Ox1O0 IT. to an alley
Price $4,000.
ONE LOT 25x100 It. on Baltimore
street to an alley. Price $500.
Good terms.
WILL. SELL YOU ANY LOT ON
Union Heights Addition to city of
Clarksburg, from $1,000 to
$SsO.OO. Terms, $1,000 to $500
down, balance $500 and $1,000
per month.
HAVE CORNER LOT IN JACKSON
Square. on Meigs avenue, for few
days. Price $2,5OO.OO.
FIVE VACANT LOTS ON MECHAN-
ic street, 49-6x115 it., running
back to Is #. alley; one of these
lots on the corner of Jarvis and
Mechanic streets. $2,500.O0: the
other four 100000 each.
THREE VACANT LOTS ON OAK
street. one corner lot. Call at our
Office for prices.
PROPERTY ON MAIN STREET. 5Ox
28f IT., on which Is a 10-room
house. frame. metal roof, finished
In oak. bath and all modern Inn
provements. Price. S1O,OOO.0O.
STORE ROOM AND DWELLING
on lot 35x100 IT., cornor lot alley
in rear, fronting on Pike street,
Kelley Hill. stable and poultry
house. This is bargain for
S2.2OO.OO.
FINE PROPERTY ON HOLDEN
street. lot 40x100 IT,, on which Is
an eight-room frame house, slate
roof. finished In oak throughout,
cellar and bath. This Is one of
the finest finished houses In Clarks-
burg. Price. 100000. II you
want a home you cannot beat this
property.
THREE LOTS ON SIXTH STREET,
Glen Elk. 25x152 IT., or frontage
OF 100 IT,. running back 152 feet
One of them Is a corner lot, all of
the lots have alley in the rear.
This property can be utilized by
building both in front and rear, or
would make fine business site
Price for few days only, 50, 1000.
HAVE A SPECIAL BARGAIN ON
Jarvis street. near Mechanic, lot
32x75 It. Price, $4,000.
ONE HOUSE. FRAME, SLATE
roof. 1-2 story, rooms and
hall. cellar, lot 50xt50 It. Price,
SLIGO. Rents for $1,000 per
month. Also lot adjoining this
property. 50x150 It. Price,
$500. The two houses and lot
mentioned above are on Oscello
street. Broad Oaks, and will sell
two houses and lot for $4,000. 90.
Terms, one-third down. balance In
one and two years, per cent In
terest. i,
ONE Lot ON CLAY STREET, SO 4
xI0O IT, Price, $4,000 per front
foot, or win sell frontage in two
lots, one OF 40 It, the other 431s
It, at $1,000 per front foot. Terms
one-third cash. balance one and
two years.
VACANT. LOT SOUTH SIDE DALE
avenue, 40x9O IT., very desirable
lot for dwelling. Price, 81 800,
$500 cash, balance four and eight
mouths.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-02-21
Auction sale
Saturday. Feb. 90.
Cork's stables,
1877 Pike street.
KELLEY Property
Is Purchased by Mrs. Collins With .
Liberal Sum Of Money.

Mrs. Rosa Collins purchased the /
NJ. Kelley property in Carlile courl
Thursday and will shortly be given
possession. The deed Cor che prop.
erty was made and signed Thursday
and the deal thus closed. The price
was $500. The property is a very
desirable one.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-02-21

Don't miss the thoroughbred Ter
sey COW sale Saturday, Feb. %. at
cork's Elkview stable. I27 West
Pike street. next door TO walter sed-
wick's livery barn.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-02-21
UNDERWENT OPERATION
FOR APPENDICTTIs

Mack Thomas, SON cr'Captain and
Mrs. 7. E. Thomas, of Ptttsburg, Ill..
submitted to an operation at st,
Mery's hospital Thursday for APP
pendicitis, and is doing very nicely
now.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-02-21

Auction. Saturday, Feb. 80. car
load of thoroughbred Jersey COWS at
Cork's Elk Valley stables. next to
Walter sedwick's livery barn.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-02-21

Car load of thoroughbred Jersey
COWS and heifers to be sold at auc-
ton, Saturday. Feb. 20. at Cork's
Elk Valley stables, 127 West Pike
street, next door to sedwick's livery
barn.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-01-08
SMALL YARDS FOR POULTRY.


When it is not possible to supply a
range of considerable size for the
fowls and they must be practically
kept in yards, an excellent plan Is to
divide the yard into two or three sec
tons. according to its size and treat
them in the following manner: Pillow
or spade each yard, and in one or
two, if divided into three spaces, plant
some early vegetables that will re-
quire some ultivation-radishes for
example. When the crop is taken out,
turn the fowls into this yard and plant
the others in the same way. When
the yards are divided into three, one
of them may be prepared thoroughly
and grass seeds or oats or millet sown
in it, with the vegetables in the Sec
ond yard, while the fowls occupy the
third When the grass or small grain
gets two or three inches high, turn
the fowls in this yard and SOW the
soil in the yard they occupied, in a
like manner. BY the time they have
cleaned out the grass lot, the one in
which the vegetables are grown will
be ready for them to scratch over
1t is surprising how we'll the fowls
will do under this plan, even though
each yard is very small,