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Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-04-19
CHAPTER XII.

The Villa d'Orleans proved to be a
handsome house of white stone, stu
ated in extensive and well-groomed
grounds, on height outside the town,
overlooking the Mediterranean. So
complete and elegant seemed the es-
adjustment, indeed, viewed from with
out or within, that O'Rourke's suspic-
ions We're stimulated and his certainty
that he was being played with resolv-
ed into pretty definite conviction,
as he waited in the broad hallway.
1t was inconceivable that a man like
Des Trebes, SO reduced as to be I'M
der the necessity of stealing-even of
stealing so considerable a sum as a
hundred thousand pounds-could main
tain so imposing an establishment.
His uneasy conjectures were inter
rupted when the vicomte appeared to
welcome his guest. Suave, dressed
properly for the occasion, showing
traces neither of fatigue nor of his
antipathy for O'Rourke, blandly ignor-
ing the peculiarities of the situation
which his own inexplicable invitation
had created, he presented himself in
the guise of gracious host.
Monsieur" he declared, bowling to
O'Rourke (but with a care not to
offer his hand), "overpowers me with
his condescension and punctuality.
can only regret" a significant
glance at the bulge of the adventur
er's coat-"that he thought it wise to
come armed"
"'Tis habit l find 1t hard to break
meself Of" O'Rourke offered the in
adequate explanation in a dry and
coolish tone
st was unnecessary, assure mon
sieur."
Faith, I'm convinced twill prove
So"
Tactfully the vicomte depressed
from the unpleasant topic. II have
asked you here, monsieur he said
with an air of depreciation, ''to confer
with me on business after we have
dlned. I trust the arrangement suits
your convenience"
I'm content, monsieur"
81 regret that circumstances pre-
vent me from receiving you under
my own roof-tree. The Villa d'Orleans
is the property of a dear friend,
merely loaned me during my stay in
Algiers."
"Ye're fortunate in your choice of
friends"
Over his next remark Des Trebes
faltered a trifie, with a curious smile
that O'Rourke failed to fathom. Mon
sieur Glynn," he said, ''is-ah-a trifie
indisposed-the sun. Nevertheless,
believe he will join us during dinner,
if you will be so kind as to excuse
him-?"
81 could do very we'll without him."
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-04-19
CHAPTER X.

1t was high noon when O'Rourae
Goyernor-General. Weary, dusty and
travel-stained as he was, he hesitated
no instant about sending in his name
and requesting an interview with the
representative of Frances sovereign
power
disappointment awaited him at the
very outset; disappointment in the
shape of word that his excellency was
away. But the name of O'Rourke was
one we'll and favorably known in the
province, and secured him an invita-
ton to ascend to the Governors office
and state his business-if he cared
to do soto the gubernatorial secre-
tary.
Upon consideration he accepted, and
a little later was seated in a broad,
low, cool room in the old Moorish
palace. the affable secretary a
young, lively and engaging French
mau-solicitously sounding him as to
his errand
II was obNiOdoAg IhS OiASS VI d lndlL
Of great affairs, presenting an eminent
ly business-like look for all its ORR
entail setting. To one side, set in the
solid masonry of the wall, was a mas
sive safe with doors ajar, exposing a
cavity well stocked with documents.
1t occurred to the adyenturer that
such a safe might easily have been
the place of security selected by the
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-04-19

The vicomte caught the eye of
servant, and, Dinner is announced,
he said do me \the honor to &C
company me to the table"
In the course of time, as the vicomt,
had predicted. the Honorable BERT,
Joined them; and on sight O'Rourkt
diagnosed the ''indisposition" as plair
intoxication. The Englishman was
deep in his cups, far too deep 70 ape
the urbanity of his host. He favored
ORourke with curt nod and a surly
look, then slumped Imply into a chair
and called for champagne, which he
drank greedily ard with a sullen air
avoiding the vicomte's eye. Before
dessert was served he passed into a
black humor, and sat mutely glover.
ing at his glass (what time he was
not unsteadily filing it, without re-.
gard for either Of his companions.
When the cloth was cleared ant
the servants had withdrawn, Des Ire
bes definitely cast aside pretence.
cigarette between his lips, he lounge(
In his chair, eyelids dropping ovei
eyes that never left his guests while
either spoke. A cynical smile pre-
faced his first words.
80" he said, 'the farce is over
Some regard for the conventions was
necessary before the servants of my
friend, the owner of this villa. Now,
VIC no l.
nell"
BE all means; l cannot say l found
the play diverting, despite the skill of
your friends chef. | gather We wish
to get to business? Well-Pm wait.
ing" O'Rourke pulled at a cigar.
honoring the man with a cat-like at.
tention. He had no longer to watch
the honorable; the latter had will
fully relieved him of the necessity
you have been then" pursued the
vicomte, without further circumlocu-
ton, ito the palace of Monsieur lie
commandments"
81 overwhelmingly few days
too late, 1t seems"
you are satisfied"
I'm satisfied that the Pool. OF
Flame has been stolen
Then you will probably believe
me when l declare myself the male
factor. 1t was an easy matter:
purposely brought up the name of
Chambret in conversation with the
Governor and by him was informed
of the existence of the packet-which,
of course, I had already surmised.
Afterward. the secretary was
absent, the safe open, the name on the
packet stared me in the face. What
could 1 do?"
precisely. I'm convinced that, be-
ing what We are, we did only what ye
could"
The vicomte bowed, amusement
aickering in his glance. Touched"
ne admitted. We'll
nave the Jewel, you the information"
(TO BE CONTINUED
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-04-19
f25. 900 AMERICANS GU
TO CANADA In 1911.
the YEAR 1912 WILL SHOW =
GREAT INCREASE.

In a report of the House Commlttee
(Wasb;ngton) appears the following
Canada offers three-year nome
stead upon good land, easily reciaiiieu
and cultivated, with six months ieave
of absence each year and most lenicne
regulations.
All of which is true and it is no"
the part of the careful reader to con-
slider the opportunities that exist III
Western Canada which, in addltion u
the above, are attractive teatures-
The evidence of these is found IN the
letters contributed by some OF tue
settlers. For instance: A former Min
nesotan, writing from Warner, South
ern Alberta, speaks of that dlstrlce'
but what he says, applies generally to
all of Southern Alberta. He says:
81 have seen six crops, four OF them
were first class, one of them d very
good crop, and the other poor crop.
Government statistics for the lass NJ
teen years show that this country mas
averaged about fifteen or sixteen
inches of moisture In 1910 there was
only seven 1DCnSS, anu III 1SAi wv
two inches. The 1909 crop was about
as good as I have seen in this coun-
try and we had about twelve inches or
moisture, so that am thoroughly con-
vinced that with normal conditions,
that is, from twelve to fifteen inches
of moisture, and with the natural In
crease of population and immigration,
that Southern Alberta will be one or
the very best mixed farming districts
in the world We have good soil, good
water, and a good climate, and alto
gether just as desirable country to
live in as Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, or
Wisconsin"
Hundreds of letters are on file from
former American settlers, which give
good reasons why the Western Can
ada lands are being settled so rapidly.
Full particulars can be had of any Ca
madam Government Agent who will
furnish literature and give low rate
certificates. Excursions are being run
daily.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-04-19
PIMPLES ON FACE 3 YEARS
daily

81 was troubled with acne for three
long years. My face was the only part
affected, but it caused great disfgure-
ment, also suffering and loss of sleep.
At first there appeared red, hard
pimples which later contained white
matter. suffered a great deal caused
by the itching. 1 was in state Of
perplexity when walking the streets
or anywhere before the public.
st used pills and other remedies but
they failed completely. 1 thought OF
giving up when nothing would help,
but something told me to try the Cuti-
cura Soap and Ointment. I sent for
a Cuticura Booklet which I read care
fully. Then I bought some Cuticura
Soap and Ointment and by following
the directions I was relieved in few
days. 7 used Cuticura Soap for wash
ing my face, and applied the Cuticura
Ointment morning and evening. This
treatment brought marvellous results
so I continued with it for few weeks
and was cured completely. / can
truthfully say that the Cuticura Rem
edies are not only all, but more than
they claim to be-" (Signed) C. Bau-
mel, 1915 w. goth Place, Chicago, HI.
May %, 1911. Although Cuticura
Soap and Ointment are sold by drug
gists and dealers everywhere, a sam
pie of each, with 32-rage book, will
be mailed free on application to
"Cuticura," Dept. L, Boston.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-04-19
SYNOPSIS.

The story opens at Monte Carlo with
lance and something of gambler. in his
beautiful girl who suddenly enters the
Elevator and passes from sight. AT the
gaming table O'Rourke notices two men
watching him. One is the Hon. BERTHE
Glynn, while his companion is Viscount
Des Trebes, duelist. The viscount tells
him the French government has directed
him to O'Rourke as man who would
undertake a secret mission. At his apart
ment O'Rourke. who had agreed to UNI
dertake the mission, finds mysterious
letter The viscount arrives, hands a
sealed package to O'Rourke. who is not
TO open it until on the ocean pair of
dainty slippers are seen protruding from
under a doorway curtain. The Irishman
finds the owner of the mysterious feet to
be his Wife Beatrix, from whom he had
run away a year previous. They are
recouciled and opening the letter he finds
that a. Rangoon law firm offers him
100 600 pounds for a jewel known as the
pool of Flame and left to him b. dy-
ing friend but now in keeping of one
named Chambret in Algeria. O'Rourke
yyorsts the nobleman in duel. The wife
bids O'Rourke farewell and he promises
to soon return with the reward He dis
covers both Glynn and the viscount on
board the ship. AS he finds Champret
there is an attack by bandits and ms
friend dies telling O'Rourke that he has
left the Pool of Flame with the governor
general, who at sight of signet ring
given the colonel will deliver over the
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-04-19


trust your nose IS convalescing?"
In high feather with himself,
O'Rourke entertained his companions
with a running fire Of pleasantries for
the balance of the darkened hours.
And he touched both more than once
with the rapier-point of his wit and
irony, and had the pleasure of seeing
both squirm in impotent rage. They
cut wretched figures, two against one,
yet failures, while he tainted them in
one breath, with the next declared
himself their captive. Toward the end
the reserve which the vicomte i'm
posed upon the Honorable Bertie was
worn down: the Englishman turned
with raw nerves upon his tormentor.
You damned asst" he stammered,
all but incoherent. you sit there
and-and gloat, damn you! When all
the time we've got the upper hand!"
BE quiet!" interposed the vicomte.
Il won't!" ragged the honorable. "He
thinks himself so Internally clever!
What 'dyou say, you Irish braggart, il
told you you'd never see the Pool
OF Flame again."
I'D say" returned O'Rourke, that
you were either lying or a fool. In
either case fool. If, as We seem to
be trying to make me believe-which
I don't for one instant-ye have sue
ceeded in stealing the Pool Ct Flame,
I'll hunt the pair of We to the ends of
the earth, if need be-"
He eyed them refectively during
moment or two made interesting by
Glynn's desperate attempts to blurt
out indiscretions against the prohibi-
ton of the vicomte: something which
the older man enforced crudely by
clapping his hand across the English
mans mouth, as we'll as by whisper
ing savagely in his ear.
But there'll be no need" continued
the Irishman, when Glynn was calm.
Let's consider the matter dispassion-
ately, presupposing that We have the
stone. Well, what then? Ye dare not
attempt to sell it-'twould result in
instant detection. 1t would not pay
We to have it secretly cut up into
smaller stones-the loss in value
would be stupendous, the whole not
worth your while, as / say. Ye can
not take the Pool of Flame (don't get
excited: I'm not going to tell We
where) to claim the reward, for We
don't know where to go. IT'S a white
elephant it would be on your hands"
fo CT
sieur that there are other ways of
finding out who offers the reward"
the vicomte suggested Jelly.
II can see We wandering around ask
ing somebody please to relieve We of
the Pool of Flame and pay We COM
mission. l wonder how long We think
ye'd last But it's no use trying to
hoodwink me: | don't believe one
word We say. I'll wait until find out
the truth before I bother meself with
ye."
Their persistence in limiting that
they had gained possession of the
ruby perplexed and discounted him.
He did not believe it; twas incon-
ceivable: yet-he had known stranger
things to happen. Still, without
clue, to have stumbled upon the Sc
cret, to have made off with it from
under the very nose of the Governor
General! No; it was not reason
able to ask him to believe all that.
Nevertheless, when he arrived at
Algiers, his anxiety had grown so
overpowering that he called cab and
desired to be conveyed post-haste to
the Palace de la Government
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-04-19
Hospital Experiments With Warts.

Physician at Hahnemann hospital
in Philadelphia are experimenting for
the removal Of warts and advertised
for one hundred men and women
burdened with the blemishes.
There has been such a rush of the
wart-laden the hospital bids fair to
become an immense beauty parlor.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-04-19
The Easiest Answer.

Teacher-Thirty eggs at IS cents a
dozen is what?
Pupil-Its-it's outrageous, sir
Boston Evening Transcript
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-04-19

thirty, with brow and eye serene, he
left the hotel in carriage bound for
the suburb of ST. Eugene-and heaven
knew where BESIDES!
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-04-19

Garfield Tea i-isures a normal action ed
The liver.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-04-19

Women lean toward mystery, bur
men lean toward mastery.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-04-19

If man saves money it is becausy
he is kept too busy at work to spend
1t.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-04-19

PILES CURED IN TO IL DAYS
Your druggist will refund money IL PAZO ONT
VI EMIT fails TO cure any case OF Itching Blind
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-08-15
BARGAINS in REAL ESTATE!

We have a number of residence
properties in town, all well located
and well improved. We can only
mention a few in this ad. If you are
seeking either town or farm property
you will find that we can supply you.
We have the best.
NorS-s.- large business lot on
Main street, nearly opposite Court
House. Known as the Maxey prop
erty. Best business location in town.
List No. 7. House and two-acre
lot in West Liberty. Ten room house
newly built and finely finished, gas,
outbuildings, etc. Garden large and
would make fine market garden.
List No. 7 A splendid farm, short
ditance from town. Consists OF 70
acres, six-room residence, barn, out
buildings, good orchard. Cheap if
sold quickly.
List No. 06. A one-acre lot just
out OF town, three room cottage and
outbuildings. Big bargain.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-08-15

D. c. Bybee, teaming contrac-
tor living at $50 Keeling Court,
Canton, Ill, is now well rid of a
severe and annoying case of kid
ney trouble. His back panied
and he was bothered with head
aches and dizzy spells. 81 took
Foley Kidney Pills just as direct
ID and in a few days / felt much
better, Ny life and strength
seemed to come back, my back
ache left me, Tslept well, and |
got up free from headache and
dizzy spells. am now all over
my trouble and recommend Fo-
ley Kidney Pills to every one"
For sale by all dealers.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-08-15

Hay fever and asthma make
August a month of intense suf-
fering to many people. Foley's
Honey and Tar Compound gives
prompt ease and relief, and is
soothing and healing to the in
famed membranes. VIM. M.
Merethewa N. Searsport, Me-,
says; | suffered with asthma
for many years, and have used
many a Doctors prescription
without avail. A few doses OF
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound
relieved me and less than a bot,
tie caused a complete cure. Lam
glad to let others know what Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar Compound
has done for me. Refuse sub.
stitutes. For sale by all dealers,
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-08-15
The Progressive" Party

is the individual, man or woman,
who uses Foley Kidney Pills fol
backache. rheumatism, weak
back, and other kidney and blad,
der irregularities. Robert w.
Herter, Lawrenceville, Mo-, says
II took three bottles of Foley
Kidney Pills and got a perma-
nent cure' They are healing,
Strengthening, tonic, and quick
to produce beneficial results.
Contain no harmful drugs, New.
er sold in bulk. Put up in two
sizes in sealed bottles. The gen.
uine in a yellow package. For
sale by all dealers.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-08-15

A vast amout Of i'll health is
due to impaired digestion. When
the stomach fails to preform its
functions properly the whole sys-
tenn becomes deranged A few
doses.of Chamberlain's Tablets
is all you need. They will
strengthen your digestion, invig-
crate your liver, and regulate
your bowels, entirely doing away
with that miserable feeling
due to faulty digestion. Try it,
Many Others have been perms-
nently cured-whyI not YOU
For sale by all dealers.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-08-15
We are the
LIVE WIRES
in Real Estate!

If you don't see whaa you want
advertised here, call on us, or
write to us. We can suit you in
town or farm property.
If you have property to sell,
list it with US.
West Liberty offers splendid
opportunities for Investment. A
live, growing town, good school,
natural gas, surrounding terri
tory good farming, near vast coal
debosits, on Licking river.
Property steadily advancing in
price. Let us serve you.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-08-15

In Norfolk (England) people be-
llleve that whatever you are doing the
first time you hear the cuckoo will be
the thing you are destined to do most
frequently throughout the coming year.
Another popular superstition Is that
an unmarried person will remain
single as many years as the number
of times the cuckoo, when first heard.
utters Its call.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-08-15
Two InterestIno patents.

Among recent patents which attract
attention by reason of their novelty
are one for making sausages without
castings "a soaring process) and one
for an Illuminated fat iron. The lat
ter contfivance is described as con-
tanning incandescent light bulbs which
serve at the same time to heat the
Iron md to Illuminate the work which
is being ironed.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-08-15
<ZAss,Ry ono s1 ~
t.S>NAyE1A.S1y[&s yfEA!lS
DINGUS.

The right-of-way for the pipe
Hne is being cut out and work on
ditching will soon begin.
u. S. Fraley and wife visited
David Skaggs and wife at Moon
Sunday.
M. G. Cox made a business
trip to West Liberty Saturday.
The new school house at White
Oak branch has been supplied
With seats by Harry Nickel, of
Grassy.
Fred Burrows, of West Liber-
~, was here last week contract
ing timber for the Whistler &
Scearcy company.
j. H. Wheeler is envoicing logs
in Elk Cork this. week.
Porn to the wife of Pierce Will
ANS, a Woodrow Wilson Progress
iive Democrat.
M. c. Williams, of Relief, was
lere the first of the week.
j. B. Williams, John Conley,
A. F. Blevins and M. F.. Conley
Ire repairing their houses.
f. c. Williams and wife have
moved in the house with Mrs
P ..ulina Williams.
Russell Whit and John Tom
Brown, of Elliott Co., bought
s)me cattle of A. j. Williams, last
week.
Randall Williams, who has been
in Tennessee for some time, the
Cashier Of a bank, has returned
home.
j. M. Conley and wife, of Crock
EFT, spent Saturday night with
Mr.. and Mrs.. Ferguson.
, SLAB.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-08-15
Cultivate a Gentle Voice.

l would say to all: use your gentlest
voice at home. Watch 1t day by day as
a pearl of great price, for 1t will be
worth more to you in days to come
than the best pearl hid in the sea. A
kind voice is joy, like larks song,
to hearth at home. Train It to sweet
tones now and 1t will keep in tune
through llfe.-Elihu Burritt.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-08-15
Fruit and Vegetable Juices.

Fruit and vegetables juices, on ac-
count Of their organic salts, are OF
great value as cleansers and in the
elimination of waste water from the
system 1t is always best to remove
pulp of fruit before eating, as the eel
lular walls are indigestlble and fill the
system with waste matter. 1t is al
ways the cellular walls that cause in
digestion and not the fruit Juice.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-08-15
saeriIealous English Boys.

Attracted by the tolling of the bells
of the parish church of DENLY, Derby
shire, England, bellringer the other
day entered the church and found that
the candles on the Communion table
had been lighted and a bonfire made
In the chancel. apparently by boys,
the Wears Bible, hymn books, and
loose papers being used as fuel.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-08-15
With the Baked Beans.

She was Ave years old and lived in
the city. Her mother had taken her
to a farm for visit and was point
ing out the little vegetables to the
little girl. These are cabbages,' said
the mother, pointing to some cabbage
plants. where does the corn beef
grown said the miss, in all serious
ness.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-08-15

The beneficial effects Of sulphur as a
plant food have been shown by A. De
molon, a French experlmenter. on such
plants as cabbage, turnip and radish.
II seems to favor the development OF
chlorophyll. retarding the yellowlng OF
plants In drouth.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-08-15
" Est HOUND,

The following connections are made
daily except Sunday.
Train No. will make connection
with the L. & N. at Lexington for
Louisville, Ky. No. will make con-
nection with the l.. & N. ut Winches-
ter for Cincinnati, Ohio.
Nos. 1. 2. and will connect with thcsIoun
tain Central l.y for passengers to aud from
Campton. Ky.
Trains No I, and will make connection
with l.. a A. Railway for Beattvvlle.
Trains No. 4 connect at o. x X. Junction
for points on o. & X. Ry.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-08-15
AMY P. N. AN. Ly
Daily OK Leaves Dailyex
Sunday Daily Sunday

Sunday passenger train will run to
Liberty Road, arriving there at 1922
p, M, and will return to Camel City,
arriving at $40 p. m. ?
NJ. L. CoNLEY,
Gen'l Manager.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-08-15

81 was cured of dirrhoea by
one doee of Chamberlian's Cole,
Cholera and Dirrhoea Remedy
writes M. E. Gebhardt, 0riole,
Pa. There is nothing better.
For sale by all dealers.