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The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-09-05
Sayino Trouble,

"Have you read the platforms of the
different political parties?"
Whats the use wastin' time doin
that?"
Il should think o would want to
find out how to vote intelligently.'
How to vote intelligently? My
grandfather found that out years ago,
80 what's the use of my botherin'
about it?"
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-09-05
The Cause.

Madam, am just out Of the hos
pital, and
Don't tell me any such story as
that! You are the same man l gave
a piece of pie to not two weeks ago"
"Yes'm, dat was just fore l went to
lie hospital"
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-09-05
Contrasts,

Look at that looking man
In deep thought, and the merry dog
with him chasing his tail. Yet both
are doing the same thing
Whats that?'
Trying to see how they can make
both ends meet"
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-09-05
Lucky Woman.

Wife-There are so very few really
men in the world.
az Hub-Yes; you were mighty lucky
to get one
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-09-05

Mrs. Wins!ow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the. gums, reduces infiamma-
ton, ailays pain,cufes wind collie. Csc a bottle.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-09-05

The Main Impression.
"What did the minister talk about
In his sermon this morning?
"About an hour"
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-09-05
SYNOPSIS

me story opens in Brussels- Louisa
saarris. 6 charming English girl of family,
IrlenGs and wealth., while absently Walk
tng along the Boulevard Waterloo In q
EoVemher rain. run into q tragedy.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-09-05

1t takes more than a fur-lined over
coat to protect a would-be actor in
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-09-05

A man Is found murdered in a taxi
cao; his companion who had left the cab
sSme time before and told the chauffeur
70 orlve to q certain address. has disap-
peared and Is unknown.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-09-05

The scene shifts to London, Luke de
Mountford. Louisa's %affianced, the nephew
ana helr Of he eccentric II wealthy
d MU , Radcline. Is In trouble. An alleged
prother. has notified Lord Radcliffe of his
c III I This old a passionately fond
papers and that the claimant is an Inn
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-09-05

Suddenly the alleged Phillip de Mount
!ord appears In London. After a short In
servlew with Lord Radcliffe his claims
Without explanation Luke is practically
Phillip seems to exert unltmit-
ed influence over Lord Radcliffe which
puzzles his friends and dehes tnvestiBa-
ton. Lord Radcliffe will explain to no
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-09-05

Here the heart of a woman discerns his
lie and the real truth that he Is protecting
someone else. Immediately she asks her.
self-who? and intuitively reasons that
Luke's love for his uncle must be bound
up with the solution. In the meantime the
unlce has been stricken and no one per-
mitted to see him. She demands that she
be allowed to talk to him. Her request Is
denied but she insists, finally tia physi-
clan grants permission. Lord Radcliffe
recognizes no one and does not understand
what IS said to him. Alone with him for
a moment she rehearses the story to him.
although he is apparently unconscious,
AT the mention of Luke's name and the
fact that he is accused of the, murder
Lord Radcliffe shows signs of indulgence.
When the physician returns he has
spoken and demand that what he has to
say be taken down and witnessed. He
dictates a statement. The so-called Phil
lip de Mountford who has been passing as
his heir was an imposter. Such a person
had at one time existed and began the
correspondence more than a year before.
Lord Radcliffe met him in Brussels to eX-
anime the proofs which he found correct.
In his indecision b~etweenlhis duty to the
real heir and his passionate affection for
lux he invites the real Phillip de Mount
ford to ride with him through the streets
Of Brussels. Suddenly the impulse seiZes
him to solve the problem then and there
hence, the murder in the taNcab which
Louisa had witnessed.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-09-05

"A rear has passed since the tragedy In
Brussels. Suddenly 1t is repeated. in ev-
cry detail in London. The victim is Phil,
a very apparent motive points to the dis
placed nephew, Luke, as the murderer. In
vain, Louisa, in her ulind faith. tried to
%brightens the chains of evidence. At the
inquest the startling develop
ment that the murdered man is not Phillip
nounced by his father and mother, who
identified the body as their son, only COM
plicates the situation. 1t does not in the
least upset the appalling proofs Of Luke,s
guilt. A warrant is issued for his arrest
but because of his station In life the police
secretly. warn him to leave the country
before the warrant Is served. This ne pre-
pareS to do. Louisa sees him and asks
him pointedly for the truth. He con-
feSSeS his guilt.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-17

receive = communication Srom the Man
IN the Moon.
Their chorus Of greeting 10 scarcely
over when the sound Of trumphets an
nounces the approach Of Old King Cole,
with the pipe and bowl-bearers and
nddlers three. The reception Of thi.
distinguished guest ts one OF the pref.
tteet parts Of the operettA, and Is fol-
lowed by the arrival OF the Queen OF
Hearts. who has promised to make
some OF ner famous tarts. and the
King and Queen are entertained BY
singing and dancing. Her reception Il
equally impressive. but the revenge Al
this juncture Of the Knave OF Hearts
and the Blackbirds Is complete. for II
is remembered that Humpty Dumptte.
(eggs) are locked in the house and
the key 10 gone. The Fairies tell WIN
stole II, and q search u 1t once r.s1e
and the culprits brought In A trial Is
held before Old King Cole. who SEN
tences them to be made into biAckbird
pie. The captives plead for, mercy. ex-
pose tho Knave Of Hearts and are
fnslly released on condition that the
key be found. This il readily done
The Humpty Dumpties are brought ont
the tarts are made and everybody II
100 49,
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runner ...- --,
Ano e.A.' ..ss- 80 5000 !.
meoe Win : .ons @ ,..,1...
bouquet OF "Ie 49,
ose1' us $500 1870.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-17

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1870
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nre.ent n this meeting
o~
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-17

w1ll hold meeting s& The ssesu6 -
list Church FRIDAY. Novsnbsr q, - rs
n. u Reprsssnsaxtvss 1roo eaeas &6e
nominsfion rspsssateA IN -
win report On heme nissisn 49, -
conausssd by tAsir respective $500
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The psogram Tor the vssDoe ooflo
II he Z. ". CA gynnAs1UA 20
roarsA md Cary Streets, 1oe 60 -
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Lncy Cwsthmey b prest6Dt g ~
elsh.
.. 80 OF q TswA.
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turned 70 the Executive 2s0s5Oo - 9
spending several days In Norfeak 49,
Inc the past week. =
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Youngstown. Ohio. - tie Gue0e - -
mother. Mrs. Shields. on West Fsun ~
Street - =
Mss Elizabeth Clemraer wa Jsuvo
iowa shis week 20 vis:s relsstyU ~
Thomas Adkins has returueo - 49,
uouA after a snort stay VITA 09oD@t
o. Caos Henry.
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sosnasag some time vita sssu0 -
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Visit OF three wseko - togWvtDo,
crews ana Blackstone -
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vhs have Sssa - nseA0o1a 90 ~
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have rssuus1 - - - 49,
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-17

Ms. = T. Wo1s - - UuuwXI
have rssuvUo1 - - - 9Uv
NJ SsvaUD ves&U - - -
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-17

Laurel Street Methodist Episcopal
Church, on Tuesday evening. November
H. at 3 O'Clock:
Fredericksburg 0uartet-Srs. jennie
Proctor. soprano: Miss Nora rtoieao.
alto: IL. K. svestssr, basso; Chas1ee
wight, tsnor-solos, duets. quartetA-
Richmond Mandolin Quartet-0evef0
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-17
Y


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. civic aWakAntnG yaaeA 30 - -
successes Of IL art club - . uAAAe
-. .r,..A..~ - s.rnA az 80 49, -
-. ~ $3.50. N,r.-....,.
-.- -. 5000
cities o. tns smailsr Gu 49, 49, =
thaG Q succ1asfui art CLUB haa been
thu ruelaa,. around which has Grown
1 .,-.. ..,A. whonH
gr0Wth means the csts
the city prosperous.
The education cenferreA ~ an UP.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-17

Ours is the Ia word in Fur fashions: Soft French
made Furs of durability and reliability The kind that
appeal to eer,tlewomen. Luxurious Fur Sets; medium,
large and small shapes. The latest conces IN Mink.
Taupe Fox Civet Cat Pointed OF Black Fox AIDE
laide Chinchilla, Raccoon Hudson Seal. Efmine-and
all late novelties in dark and light Furs.
Fur Sets from 500 e $4,000
Fur Nuts from $50. b $1,000
Fur Scarves from s.. so 10 $4,000
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-17

os3eoe5ona
R..asns-aas. x.sss. Bryant Duna-
GXunk
y0oseAng vx36ay.
m celebration Of the week Of PRAYER
for home missions. which 70 being Cd
served throughout the country. the In
tsrdeaomanational Missionary Unaoa
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-17
4 ernoon Go.o,1s
Dinner, Dance Gopns

for maid and matron, in round
lengths, soft pastel colors and
bolder colors, such as American
beauty, emerald green, matrix
green and rose $3.50, $3.50,
$35.0o, $3.50 to $500.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-17
Just Amued
A Decidedly Men Model n an
Exclusive Waist

in soft Crepe de Chine; blouse effect low neck IN
white navy and gray; piped in contrasting 0H OK
color-an exceptional value at, special. V|./@
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-17
We Direct Intention

To our wonderful collection
Of distinctive Gowns for all
occasions.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-17

NJ. ana Ma 0orasoss q o901U,
vhs have Sssa - BseA0oua 90 ~
ere nov see gsesss g reonoovO -
Scssasoa. Pa - e -.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-17

Smart All0Ye6
Suits
SIS. 90. SIS. 90. so %
The Eve Or SIX hundred Suits I
to be found at the above range
Of prices win quickly convince
you that we are without : peer
in this particular branch q our
business. Il
Exciusiveness'' Of style and
superiority Of workmanship are
the main features in this show
ing quality. Of course, being
the highest obtainable. And
fabrics offer an endless Geld fcr
choice.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-11-17

man. II was dressed in an elegant ball gown and round
its neck hung necklace of pearls. The white gloves
the hands had turned yellow and handkerchief was
stuffed into the mouth
Trembling with excitement, | rushed back and III
formed the adcdc-camp. He AT called the doctor
and the sentnelS. The corpse was slightly examined
wrapped in ocloh put into a wooden box and car
RED out The autopsy made by the medical committee
of the court proved that the woman had been drgged
and strangled. But who she was nobody knew. She
buried secretly, and no one of the Cars family
informed of the incident. | was never able to find
out how it was possible that the corpse of unknown
woman came into that most secret gallery. II could
have been brought only from the Cars bedroom or
from the cathedral.
THE Gar usually rose at eight o'clock in the NOM
ing, ate breakfast in his rooms, read the mail, and
went over and signed official documents, until noon.
At one o'clock was luncheon In the summer he often
got up at sunrise and took walk in the park a ride
in the fields. He liked to mnge with peasants vii
layers.
One morning in June he came out from his bedroom
at five o'clock, called me, and said 81 should like to
have droshky and 90 for drive to the country. You
had better dress yourself in civilian clothes and inform
the Chamberlain that everything should be ready in
half an hour. In the meantime will take a walk in the
park
The Car was dressed in gray civilian suit, and
looked strange and small that looked at him longer
than usual. He understood it and said, smiling:
"You probably don't like me in this dress
Your Majesty on the contrary, you look very well
in civilian clothes
"But the Czarna does not like me in any other than
military uniform said the Car and went on
| awakened the Chamberlain, Count StUgonoff, and
gave him the message, then dressed myself and followed
the Car to the park He helping the gardener to
cut the dry branches of the trees Seeing me coming,
he turned back and passed the rear western side of
the palace. One of the windows open and heard
many voices in noisy conversation. Curious to know
who talking early the Gar walked to the win
dow and looked in. dozen or more sentnels were
sitting at big round table PLAYING cards and drinking
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-11-17

drank few glasses Of vodka, and paid our bill OF
something about two rubles and left. The Gar said
he had never enjoyed meal more.
Continuing our drive, arrived at a fishermen $
village One of the peasants had wedding and every.
body was in feStal attire. When arrived his house
the host greeted us at the gates thinking We were
guests. The Car explained that we were mere tourists.
what is your business asked the host.
The Car felt confused. The old peasant smiled,
shook his head, and said:
Il know people pretty we'll from their appearance.
! can from your face that either you a salesman
an agent of drygoods store
The Car burst out laughing and said that We were
men OF no definite profession. Then we were invited
to have a drink with the groom and the bride when
invitation accepted. When left, the Gar said
he would send present for the bride the next morning
which he did II was gorgeous service OF silver HFe
hundredruble BILL and personal note that read tls
congratulate the newly weds and send my wedding
present. CAR NICOLAS J.
THE Car was very superstitious and believed in
hypnotism, SpritiSm, and dreams. To keep OH
ghosts and unpleasant dreams he kept miniature holy
picture, which supposed to have been painted 10y
the Apostle Paul, under his pillow. He also an
old seal ring that was once worn by Cesar and Dy
Napoleon. Almost every Sunday morning Father Pa
ton, the court chaplain invited TO the Car apart
ment TO interpret his dreams of the night before -
the Gar knew that | did not believe in dreams, he
never told them me; but he often told of his strange
visions and preSentiments.
There many incidents which made me believe
that the Car prided himself his ability clair
voyant. One morning in early spring he was riding
from his palace to the parade Of the guard regiment Of
which he was honorary commander. He had scarcely
gone farther than city block when squirrel crossed
the road. Without saying word, he turned his hoi
and came home He sent excuse that he was III
few hours later he received despatch from the Chie
of the Police that the Colonel of the regiment had been
shot and many revolutoniss were arrested who "e't
waiting to asSaSSinate the Car This such shock
to him that he all his meals during that day IN ms
rooms and did not receive any visitors. The next even
ing he told that the night of the fatal day ne
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-11-17

hours Besides the ScntlnclS there from nifty to
sixty spies two hundred servants and lackeyS,
hundred and fifty higher court functonarcs and two
to three hundred workingmcn. Twice as many people
were in the Winter Palace in the palace in Moscow;
but | am not Of the number employed in the
palaces of CatChna, 1SarskOyc Seo, LNad1a and halt
a dozen other places.
Nv court duties lasted six hours day, during which
was to stay at the door of the apartment occupied
by the Gar, or follow him when he LETT II for some
other place The palace functonarcs closest to the
Car were the bodyguard, the Chamberlain, the aide
dc-camp the General of the Suite the body servant,
the secretary, and the body Cossack. In spite of all
the great care for the safety of his life the Car
continually afraid Of assassination and often asked me:
"IIavc YOU heard Of any conspiraccs"
Even if | had, was strictly forbidden to tell any
thing alarming anything Of the conditions OF the
people | was obliged to inform the palace General,
Baron Budbcg, or the Chamberlain of all rimors or
inkings of plots Everything done by all to keep
the Car in ignorance Of what really going out
side his court.
II case serious danger should menace the Gar there
was a secret subtcrranean gallery from his bedroom
TO cathedral miles away whence he could escape. The
door in the wall Of his apartment was covered with
lifc-sizc painting of the Gar himself To open this
one had to push button nearby on the wall small
stairway led underground which emerged in the crypt
of the cathedral the entrance OF which was known only
by the priest the Gar and his most intimate aten-
dantS II was my duty 10 inspect the gallery once every
week to have everything ready for an emergency.
This inspection done during the time when the
Gar was in his private apartment and my colleague
was on duty. With candle in hand walked the entire
length Of the pasSagcway
II was in September OF my first year at court when
Colonel Goremykin the aidede-camp, ordered me to
make my inspection as usual Having opened the door,
| lighted the candle and descended An awful odor
compelled me to hold my thought that poisoned
rats had died there.
After walking half a mile through the increasing smell
suddenly behcld on the floor something like heap Of
clothes Lifting old carpet with which il was COW
cred beheld the corpse Of an apparently young wo-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-11-17
BY COUNT SIMON RODIANOFF

with one Of the palace women, and
everybody laughed. rs tparalyzed,
all conversation stopped when the
sentinels beheld us. All Jumped up,
saluted. and presented arms. The
Gar was much amused, and said:
How do YOU do, BOYS, 60 ahead
and don't be disturbed by me-
The droShky came. and we drove
in the direction Of Narva Ivan
gorod. It was a beautiful summer
morning. and Nature va, tu,. Of Joy.
We passed charming scene II rural
life, and silently enjoyed the impress
sions until we arrived at au idylllc
country inn in a valley. II was like
a spot Of another world. The Gar
stopped the horse and looked att
for long time, then he turned TO me
and said:
81 am hungry. Lets see II sc can
get something to eat here.
We entered the inn. \ dozen or
more country people en- route 10 sci.
their products in the town werc
drinking vodka and talking polite.
with the stout innkeepcr. j tired
policeman was sleeping on q bench
in q corner. The Gar asked the Inn
keeper for something 10 cat. M
ne had was salt hcrring>, old dried
out ham, and egg. One o. the
peasants had q CARLOAD Of crabs e"
sell, and the Gar asked the inn.
keeper if he would buy a couple o.
dozen and boil them for lis.
Il have no time 10 boil You craos.
You eat herring and drink vodka, II
you are hungry. II does not pay
to please every traveller notion.
replied the innkeeper.
But suppose Ipay you ten ruoles
for boiling the crabs, said the Car,
much amused.
The inkceper looked at the Car
skeptically, shook his head, and re-
piled. 81 am sure that your money
does not grow on the trees. Il you
pay me fifty copeckS for boiling the
crabs and buy them from the man
| am satisfied. | don't want 10 be
too greedy"
In half an hour the crabs were
boiled, and the samovar WAS ready
with the tea. We ate our brcaata>,
at the same table with the peasants,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-11-17
Drawings by the Author

=
lived in the Winter Palace IN
St. Petersburg; but the sum
mcrs me- spent in Pctcrhoit, a PIC
turesduc town on the shores OF the
Baluc Sea near St. Petersburg. |
hated the Winter Palace; but | liked
the Palace OF Pctcrholi. and the Gar
liked II too. This palace, built IN
renaissance STYLE bv Catharinc the
Great. is situated in the midst OF a
huge park, rs large as Central Park,
New York, in which one sees Oh
ruins. oriental payilions, artificial
hills and valleys, fountains, statues,
and the silent scntlnclS OF some guari
regiment walking up and down. On
the southern side are the halls, the
pucstrooms. and the gallcrics; on the
second floor on the northern side the
private apartments Of the Czar AMI
the CZarlnd.
When one enters the palace from
the huge. imposing doorway facing
the park and goes to the Car apart
mcnt he has 10 pass the two big re-
ccption halls, the Hall Of Catharnc
the Great and that Of Peter the Great,
the art gallery, and the magnliIccn,
Winter Garden. One sees here and
there golden or marble statues, lite
size bronze riders, priceless mosaic
pictures, and the most imposing dec
orations. The walls Of most Of the
rooms and halls are covered with "a
dark Persian silk or artistic leather
tapestry, while the luxurious iurnl-
turc is kept in harmony with the
STYLE Of the architecture.
Nv room on the first floor was
so located that on a call from the
Cars apartment | was able to reach
il i'm Il minute. Next TO my room
was the apartment Of the Chamber
lain: then were the rooms of the
aidc-dc-camp, the chief of the SEN
tincls. and the General Of the suite.
On the third floor we've the apart
mcnts Of the imperial children, the
teachers, the doctors, the priests. and
various other palace functionarics.
There were always one hundred
and twenty sentincls in and outside
of the palace. They came every
morning from one or another guard
regiment and stayed for twcnty-four
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-11-20
The Lions Mouth.

The water in great many public
fountains, whether for man or beast,
comes out of a lions mouth. Did
you ever stop to think why lions
head should be chosen in preference
to any other design? This is said
to be the reason: Among the anc-
lent Egyptians the rising of the wat
ers of the river Nile was the most i'm
portant event of the year, as 1t meant
life and prosperity to the whole ma
ton.
This rising of the waters always
TOOK place when the sun was in the
constellation OF Leo, or the lion, so
they adopted the shape of lion as
the symbol for the life-glying waters
of the Nile, and all their fountains
were carved with lions heads. The
Greeks and Romans copied this SYM
boil and so 1t has come down 10 Gs.--
Argonaut.