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The Raymer enterprise., 1912-02-29

struggle that was going on in Lord
Jocelyn's mind. They advanced to
the very end Of the pier and sat down
upon a seat, looking into the seething
waves below them. Meanwhile Mrs.
Van Loo. ambling in the rear, smiled
knowingly to herself as she perceived
the propinquity Of the pair.
Muriel was an excellent swimmer
and had gauged the situation to a
nicely. She know that there were no
rocks beneath her; that there was no
current. in spite Of the apparent rough.
ness Of the water. And. immersed In
that warm tide, 1t would be easy
enough to cling to the pier framework
until she was rescued. So, even as
Lord Jocelyn had begun to stammer
the first inane words Of his proposal.
she arose. slipped. and fell backward
and downward with a shrill scream
into the sea.
Her scream was re.echoed by her
mother. who, wholly ignorant Of Mu-
riel's scheme, came running up, yell
ing at the top Of her voice and waving
her arms frantically. For the fraction
of an instant Jocelyn hesitated; then.
finging of his coat, he leaped into
the water. He felt 1t close over his
head and went down until his feet
touched, for bare moment, the sandy
bottom; then he was upon the surface
again and making his way. with sure,
swift strokes, toward where slight
figure clung to the frame Of the pier
AS he progressed he shouted encour.
agement to her. A few strokes more
and he had reached her; he clasped
the girl in his arms, and felt her own
close round his neck. Then Murlel
tainted and he felt her loosened hair
descend in cloud over him. and,
raising 1t, he kissed her on the lips.
Next moment he was striking out
toward the shore. bearing her in his
arms, where she lay with complete
confidence. Soon, feeling the bottom
under him, Lord Jocelyn waded to the
beach, carrying his precious burden.
He placed her on the sand and, bend.
ing over her In intense anxiety, was
rejoiced to see her eyes unclose.
In the meantime Mrs. Van Loo's
shrieks had aroused the summer
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-02-29

man, and gentleman after his fash
ion. So they had to part company,
and / understand that Lynn had come
to our country, although didn't be-
lieve that he'd have the audacity to
fly as high as this"
"Merciful haven't" sobbed Mrs. Van
Loo, "he wanted to marry Muriel." Il
Lord Jocelyn, pale but very self.com.
posed, advanced into the midst of
them.
DO you believe this, Muriel?" he
asked.
But the girl trembled and shrank,
away from him. Don't touch nj
don't speak to mel" she cried.
Suppose that 1t is true" Jocelyn
went on. what them"
Young man." said. Mrs. Van Loo
haughtily, Il advise you to pack your
things and leave Craig's Peak by the
next train. That's all have to say
to you. Muriel, come with me!' And
she went into the dining room, fol.
lowed by her daughter.
Jocelyn turned to Stanfeld.
"Stanfield," he said. his voice shak.
ing with anger, Il ought to give you
the thrashing Of your life for this.
but in consideration Of the service
that you have done me shall merely
ignore you henceforward. You have
shown up Miss Van Loo to me in .
new light and saved me from an ire
parable blunder." And he turned
away.
But Stanfeld followed him and
stopped him at the end of the piazza.
"Dickey," he said, listen to your
best friend. l own did mean to have
some fun with you. But when I,saw
Mrs. Van Loo my joke became ear.
nest, sober reality. For had met her
two. winters ago at Palm Beach, and
the daughter too. Dickey."
"Well?" asked Lord Jocelyn coldly,,
There was dukes son there,
Dickey, who seemed attached to Mu.
riel. And she played the same trick
on him, Dickey. She fell into the
surf out of a catboat.
Nov you toddle along to the de-
pot. Dickey." he added, taking his
friend by the arm, "and I'll be there
with your things before the train
starts"
A month afterward, while playing
solitaire in his apartment on Madl.
son Avenue, New York, Lord Jocelyn
received scented envelope bearing
the Boston postmark. 1t contained
long letter. wild babble from Mrs.
Van Loo. imploring his forgiveness.
THAT wretched friend of yours con.
fessed that he had played a practical
joke on you" he read. "Come and
see us. Muriel and have not forgot.
ten our hero" 1t ended.
Lord Jocelyn paused and sighed, for
his memories Of Muriel were still ten.
der ones. Then he tore the letter in.
to pieces and threw them into the
waste paper basket. He called his
valet.
Talbot" he said, remind me to-
morrow to send Mr.. Stanfeld a dia.
mond scarf pin"
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-02-29
Lord Jocelyn Waded
to the Beach.

A wan smile played round Mrs.
Loo's mouth. Teri didn't quite
catch that, Mr.. Jocelyn." she said.
I'll tell you all. Mrs. Van Loo" re-
piled Jocelyn. II was brought up as
a boy In the household Of Lord Joce.
lyn's brother, In England. When he
died without issue l was made first
footman to the present lord. l was
promoted to be butler. I served him
faithfully for four years."
The stony stare upon the lady's
face would not have disgraced Me-
dusa.
Last winter left him. I had saved
hundred pounds. ! wanted to be a
gentleman. From observation Of Lord
Jocelyn's guests I knew that | could
play the part. am q gentleman.
even though butler. Mrs. Van Loo.
And shall that stand In the way OF
Muriel's-"
A stihed sob from Mrs. Van Loo
stopped bis words.
20, OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES but.
ler-" she cried, and. rising, fed from
the room. wrlnging her hands In dis
may.
A cold chill crept down Lord Joce-
lyn's spine. He looked round helpless
ly. Why had he not told the girl
first? After all, what did the mother
matter In such case? That proved
nothing. He stepped toward the
French window In agitation, opened 1t.
and emerged into the arms Of his old
friend Jack Stanheld. who, with his
bride. had come to spend their long.
drawn.out honeymoon at Craig's Peak
that morning.
Jack, I'm In terrible Distress" he
groaned, when the nrst greetings
were over. "Old man. I helped you
once-when Mrs. stanfield WAS trying
to elope with you. You haven't for
gotten III"
StanAeld felt his heart leap. mo
old man. l haven't" he said. grinning
Strange chapter Of accidents. WASN'T
III"
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out his passionate denia: Of the story.
AS he went on he saw conviction grad
ually creep over the girls face.
ut was all jest" he cried, "a mis-.
cradle, wretched, foolish Jest, Muriel.
Say you believe me. ! am Lord Rich
ard Jocelyn himself. and T."
What might have followed he did
not know, for at that moment drawl-
ing voice called him from across the
piazza.
Come here, Jocelyn," It said, in
tones Of unmistakable contempt.
Stanfeld and Mrs. Van Loo were
approaching him. Jocelyn hastened
toward them, puzzled at the tones Of
Stanileld's voice.
my good fellow, what In the name
Of thunder are you doing down here?"
said Stanfeld. Have you got job
with the RANDOLPH"
"What do you mean. Jack?" cried
Jocelyn In astonishment.
20. cut that out, Dick" said Stan.
field. "You can't throw that blutf here.
my man."
rs this the fellow you were speak.
ing about, Mr.. stanfield?" asked Mrs.
Van Loo acidulously. putting up her
tortoise shell glasses. "Muriel. come
here to me-"
"Sure, that's him." said Stanfleld.
grinning. Called himself Jocelyn,
did he! The last parts right enough,
for his names Lynn-Dick Lynn-and
q better butler l never met In England
until he got the craze to be q gen.
tleman."
Jack, you shall suffer for this
cried Lord Jocelyn. rs this lest,
or what?"
Eyes. the shock Of exposure must be
terrific, poor fellow" said Stanfleld
compass.onately. 20. Dick Lynn.
warned you not to try your games on
anybody In my neighborhood. Lord
Jocelyn had to get rid Of him, Mrs
Van Loo. on account Of this mania Of
his. He started to impersonate his
son. Richard-a poor enough specimen
] Of man. madam. but still q noble
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Too Much Following.

After the marriage service in the
little country church, the pastor was
giving the newly married couple some
excellent advice for their future guid.
ance In matrimonial life. PAY at.
tention to me-" he said. "You must
never get cross with one another. AL.
ways try to do everything In such q
way that there Is no unpleasantness
for either Of you. It is the husbands
duty to protect his wife, and a wife
must always obey her husband. and
follow him In the walk OF this life"
But, please SIR" broke In the
young woman once more In despera.
tion. cant you alter thaa last part
about the walks Of life? My Joe is o
country postmaul"
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-02-29

"You bear no malice because got
you into difficulty then. Jack?"
Not Bit" said Stanfleld cordially.
I'll be glad to return the compli-
ment."
Then for the love Of Heaven, help
me. Jack" said Jocelyn, and he told
him all, while Jack listened with abb
sorbing interest.
You see, Jack, I've got myself in
bad" he said. ::"Now l want you to
see the girl-privately. you under
standard convince her that ! really
am Lord Jocelyn and that the mother
misunderstood me. l was fool to
do what I did-a silly ass who needs
kicking. l know the girl would have
stood by me anyhow, and now I've
gone and bungled everything through
my beastly suspicious nature. Jack.
you fix things for me and you shall
be my best man and get q diamond
pin"
you bet WILL" replied Jack heart
lily. Nov, Dick, you're ratified. Go
and take nice stroll along the beach
till luncheon time, and when you come
back I'll have things fixed for you"
II WILL" said Jocelyn gratefully,
starting OF with swinging stride;
and, as he watched him depart, Jack
Stanfield murmured:
Its worth it, it's worth It. It's
worth even a diamond pin" Where
upon he went of to have quiet talk
with his bride.
The luncheon gong, audible for half
a mile, drew Jocelyn homeward. With
appetite sharpened by his walk he
hurried toward the hotel, in whose din
ing room the guests were already as.
sembling Outside, on the piazza, en-
gagged in earnest conversation, he per-
ceived Mrs. Van Loo and Stanheld.
Gratitude arose In his breast toward
his friend. So, even In that short
space Of time he had contrived to
strike up an acquaintance with that
lady. AS he approached them, not
without shyness, he saw Muriels
slight figure emerge from the dining
room. and hurried up to intercept her.
She saw him coming and shrank
back, dismayed, not knowing what to
say. But he was at her side. pouring
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-06-06
Editor Told the Truth.

A Missouri editor recently an
nOunCed that for one issue he would
tell the truth. Here are few items
from that issue:
John BONN, the LATEST merchant
in town made trip to Beeville yes
terday.
John Doyle, our groceryman, is
doing a poor business. His store is
dusty and dirty and VIGOROUSLY
odoriforous How can he expect to
do much? 1t is needless to say
that the local papers never contain
his advertisement
Rev, Styz preached Sunday night
on charity. The sermon was punk.
If the reverend gentleman will live
up a little closer to what he
breaches he would have a larger
congregation.
Dave Sonkey died last Sunday at
this place. The doctor gave it out
as heart failure. The fact is, he
was drunk His home was a rent.
ed shack on Rowdy street. He has
gone where no rowdies return, and
he has abundant company" APP,
peal.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-06-06

The boy was swinging his ham
mer rather languidly, when the
boss" somewhat out of humor,
came up. Now, then, my lad"
said the boss, snatching the ham,
mer, when l see a man take his
hammer by the end of the handle,
like this, and strike fine, hard blows
go bangl bangl like that, why l
pay that man everywhere from sew
enteen dollars a week up. But,
when a man takes his hammer by
the middle, this way, and strikes
gently tap. tap like this. he gets
only niI.e dollars a week, and he's
the first to be laid off when we get
slack" The boss then extended the
hammer to the boy, believing he
had driven home his lesson rather
neatly But the boy stepped back
Would you mind shown me now
sir" he said, where ought to hold
the handle for my three a week?"-
Record
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-06-06
There were 1,62O,766,OOO pounds

There were 1,620766,000 pounds
of butter valued at $405,O0O,OOO
produced on farms and in factories
in the United States during the cen
sus year 1909, according to a state
ment issued by the Census Bureau.
The largest total quantity was pro-
duced by the West North Central
division. Among the States, Wis
sin ranks first as butter producer,
with Iowa second and Minnesota
third, Pennsylvania, Michigan Ohio,
Illinois, New York, Texas and Indi-
ana trailing along in order as given,
One and half billion pounds of
butter valued at over four million
dollars is going some along the but
ter route. Courier.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-06-06
G. Q M In G TO
MONROE CITY.
United Doctors, Specialists, viii
Be at the Monroe Hotel
Saturday, June is, and Will
Remain
o n E DAY O LY
Remarkable Success of These
Talented Physicians in the
Treatment of Chronic
Diseases.
Offer Their Services
Free of Charge.

The United Doctors, licensed by
the State of Missouri, for the treat
ment of deformities and all nervous
and chronic diseases of men. wo-
men and children, offer to all who
call on this trip, consultation, ex-
animation. advice free, making no
charge whatever, except the actual
cost of medicine. All that is asked
in return for these valuable serv-
ices is that every person treated
will state the result obtained to
their friends and thus prove to the
sick and afflicted in every city and
locality, that at last treatments
have been discovered that are rea-
sonably sure and certain i'll their
effect.
These doctors are considered by
many former patients among Amer
ica's leading stomach and nerve
specialists and are experts in the
treatment of chronic diseases and
so great and wonderful have been
their results that in many cases it
is hard indeed to find the dividing
line between skill and miracle.
Diseases of the stomach. intes-
tines, liver. blood, skin, nerves.
heart, spleen, kidneys, or bladder,
rheumatism, sciatica, diabetis, bed
wetting, leg ulcers, weak lungs and
those afflicted with long-standing.
deep-seated chronic diseases, that
have baffied the skill of the family
physician, should not fail to call.
According to their system no
more operations for appendicitis.
gall stones, tumors, goiter OF certain
forms of cancer. They were among
the first in America to earn the
name of the "Bloodless Surgeons"
by doing away with knife, with
blood and with all pain in the sue
cessful treatment of these danger
Gus diseases.
If you have kidneys or bladder
troubles bring a two-olnce bottle of
your urine for chemical analysis
and microscopic examination.
Deafness often haStbeen cured in
sixty days.
No matter what your ailment
may be, 10 matter what others
have told you. no matter what ex-
perience you may have had with
other physicians, it will be to your
advantage to see them at once.
Have it forever settled in your
mind. If your case is incurable
they will give you such advice as
may relieve and stay the disease.
Do not put off this duty you owe
yourself or friends or relatives who
are suffering because of your sick
ness, as a visit this time may help
you,
Remember, this free offer isfor
one day only.
Married ladies must come with
their husbands and minors with
their parents. Office at Monroe
Hotel, hours 10 a. m. to 8p m.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-06-06
An Unimportant Matter.

The first slice of goose had been
cut and the minister of the Zion
church looked at it with as keen
anticipation as was displayed in
the faces around him.
Oats as fine a goose as l ever
saw, Brudder Williams" he said
to his host. Where did you get
such a fine one?"
We'll. now, Mistah Rawley," said
the carver of the goose, with sud-
den access of dignity, when you
preach a special good sermon new
er axes you where you got it.
Seems to me OATS a trivial matter
anyway."-Ex.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-06-06
The Quincy Journal has reduced

The Quincy Journal has reduced
the price of the Daily Journal to
$3.50 per year. The Journal gives
you the associated press news and
is one of the best market papers
that comes to this part of state
getting here is hours ahead of St.
Louis or Chicago papers. See the
Journal man and get one of the
premiums they are giving for a
years subscription.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-06-06

A story is told of a Chinese stu
dent who became discouraged be-
cause his lessons did not come east
ly. He threw away his books and
gave up study, but one day he
came across an old woman rubbing
a crowbar on a stone. He asked
her what she was doing. She re-
piled, Il am making a needle" He
learned his lesson and patiently
took up his work again. Elk.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-06-06
The Wise Flies.

The little flies are wondrous wise,
They have to be. that's what
For now the fly that would not die
Just has to know what's swat.
Charlton Courier.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-06-06

Walter Williams who is editor
in charge of new history of North
east Missouri has selected T. V.
Bodine to write the Monroe County
part. That is assurance that it
will be done right and the publish
ers are to be congratulated.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-06-06

Plan and breed now for early
calves next spring, says Burrows.
They're the ones that bring in the
money, while their dams are pro-
ducers of dairy products at a season
when they reach the top in quality
and price.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-06-06
The Land Tax Amendment.

the state constitution to be voted
on at the November election:
BE it enacted by the people of
Missouri as follows:
Section All property now
subject to taxation shall be CLASH
fed for purposes of taxation and
for exemption from taxation as
follows:
Glass / Shall include all person.
al property, all bonds and public
securities of the state, and of the
political subdivisions and munich
pallties thereof, now or hereafter is
sued, shall be exempt from all taxes
state and local. from and after the
adoption of this amendment, and all
other personal property shall be ex-
empt from all taxes state and local
in the year 1914 and thereafter;
provided that nothing in this
amendment shall be construed as
limiting or denying the power of
the state to tax any form Of fran
chise, privilege or inheritance.
Improvements to be Exempt.
/ Glass 2 Shall include all i'm
provemcnts in or on land, except
improvements in or on lands now
exempt from taxation by law, In
the year 1914 Is all property in
Class 2 shall be exempt from all
taxes, state and local, to the extent
Of one fourth of the assessed value
of such property; in the years 1916
and 1917 to the extent of two
fourths; in the years 1918 and 1919
to the extent of three-fourths, and
in the year 1920 and thereafter all
property in Class 2 shall be exempt
from all taxes, state and local: pro-
vided, however, that in the year
1914 and thereafter, the improve
ments to the extent of $1,000 in
assessed value on the homestead of
every householder or head of
family shall be exempt from all
taxes, state and local.
Glass 3-Shall include all lands
in the state, independent of all inn
provcmcnts thereon or therein, ex
cept lands now exempt from taxa
ton by law, and shall also include
all franchise for public service
utilities, and no property in Class 3
shall ever be exempt from taxa.
ton.
Section 2-All property subject
to taxation in this state shall be
assessed Tor taxes at its true and
actual value.
No Poll Tax to be Eevied.
, Section 3 - No poll tax shall be
, levied or collected in Missouri, mol
, shall any tax whatsoever be levied
or imposed upon any person, firm
merchant, manufacturer, trade, la
f Dor, business, occupation or pro
fession, under the form or pretext
q of a license for revenue after De.
= cember 81, 1918, but nothing here
r in shall be construed as affecting
the licensing of any business, occu
T patton, profession. place or thing, ir
+ the interest of public peace, health
q and safety; and nothing hereiI
contained shall be construed a
s changing present laws governing
I the manufacture and sale of fer
= mented vinous and spirituOut
liquors.
Section 4 The existing consti
tutional limitations upon the rate
of taxation for the state, county
4 school and municipal purposes shall
. have no force and effect after Jan
4 uary l, 1914.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-06-06

Before we censure the other fell
low too much let US put ourselves
in his place and think whether or
not we wouldn't do the same thing
under similar circumstances. Elk
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-06-06

Mrs Matt Threlkeld, of Shelbina
was the guest of friends in this city
Friday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-06-06

Miss Myrtle Baker, of Shelbyville
has been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. R.
X. holland.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-06-06

Swat the fly whenever you can.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-04-18

Lawns and Batiste worth 15c,
on sale for 10 days at per yard 1Oc
We have so pieces that will be
on sale at loo per yard.
When we say MONEY SAVERS,
we mean just what we say---every
item quoted on this page saves you
money.
25 pieces A. F. c. Dress Bingham,
worth lie, Cheeves' price yd. Toe
35 pieces M. F. C. Dress Bingham
worth 15c, Chcaves April price
only yard ...........,. 125ac
BIG BARGAINS IN BROWN AND
WHITE LINENS.
3 pieces White Dress Linen, good
value at 35c, Cheeves' price yard 25c
pieces White Dress Linen, well
worth 45c, April sale piice only
yard ......... DOC
NEW LINEN CRASH
New Linen Crash 3 special grades
on sale at per yard 2Sc, 800 and BOc
BfsuwN DRESS LINEN
Brown Dress Lfnenn special val
ueA ~ 1nc, NOE. Nnr. nsc Ann nk5c
Come 20 cheeves for brown Dress
Linens.
CHEEVES' NEW SPRING LINEN
AND PIQUE DRESSES
Beautiful Linen and Pi1ue
Dresses In all the seasons
favored co1ors. These the best
values we have ever shown on sale
at $500, $500, $3.50, $3.50, $3.50
$1,000 and 1850.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-04-18
NEW LINGERIE AND NET
DRESSES.

NEW LINGERIE AND NET
DRESSES.
New Lingerie and Net Dresses on
sale at Cheeves at $3.50, $500,
$3.50, $3.50, $3.50, $1,000, $1,000
and $500
Never before have we been able
to offer such wide and beautiful
assortment of pretty sheer Lingerie
and Net Dresses. We can save you
money. Call and see the new
Dresses.
SILK AND MEsSALINE DRESSES
Silk and Messaline Dresses from
S12.50 to $500.
The seasons newest styles in
Taffeta Dresses in all the wanted
shades.
NEW SPRING WAISTS
New Spring Waist from $1.0O to
$3.50.
We are going to place 8 dozen
Waist on sale well worth $3.50 and
Site for 10 days they will be on
sale at ........ 81 90 and $1.25
Let us show you these Waists.
You win find very wide assort-
mont OF tho SEASONS newest IDEAS in
pretty Sprfng Dresses at Cheeves.
NEW SILKS AZ tssssnssN9sa
This nav Ghanxasabie rAfretas.
80 Inch wide, specfssl rsr yard efsots
One piece SILK Pongcc, SO inches
wide, only ....... $f.0O
One piece Black Taffeta Silk, well
worth s1.25. Cheeves' special for
50 inch Massa1ines il evenins
shades, black and white, yard @1.OO
Is pieces Egyptian Tissue iii large
range of patterns in stripes and
checks al per yard .... 25c
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-04-18
EVERY WOMAN

Loves attractive Stockings, and the
Stockings are more attractive this
year than ever.
rs doz. Hose for Ladies, We'll
worth zoe, special for this sale 15c
So doz. Hose for Ladies, wen
worth 35c, in black and all the new
shades, special price pair 80. 25c
10 doz. Ladies' Silk Hose in black
and colors on sale at pair -. SOC
Big Bargains in Misses and
Boys Hose for school at pair Zoe,
15c and 25c.