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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-02-13

The color came to the young mans
face. at was a trap" he said, his
voice pitched higher; land they came
prepared, not for one man. but the
guard"
Still it was very ill-advised-a great
mistake-to have taken the shorter
way through the forest alone"
1.-THE proposal did not originate with
me! Elise suggested it. She seemed
In wild, headstrong mood nothing
would stop her. Now" modify he
rose. mon dieu! What has she
brought upon herself? Where is she
now"
His Excellency did not stir; his
face, like a pale mask, was turned
aside. 81 do not think" he said slow
iy, as arguing to convince himself,
"she is in any immediate danger"
But my lord caught irritably at the
word. mo danger! She is surround
ed by it. And We? what are we to
do? Sit idly here? Give me ship,
your Excellency, and I will follow the
boat of this Black Seigneur, and when
find it, force them to-"
'What?" The Governors eyes
swerved duly. Have you forgotten
their threat? Their last words to you
that if we attempted to follow, to res.
cue-that, rather than give her up"
'They would not dare!" cried my
lord with sparkling glance
But his Excellency shook his head.
mo; no; it won't do! And now"
again looking away, leave me, my
Lord, to consider" With which, the
interview, as unsatisfactory to the one
as the other, terminated.
Several days that passed were not
calculated either to alleviate his Ex-
celleny's anxiety, or the Marquis i'm
patience; for during that period of
waiting came no word of my lady, or
news of her captors. Mysteriously as
a phantom ship had the boat that had
carried the Governors daughter away
appeared on the coast and vanished,
and from none Of the Governors yes
sells, or any Of the fising craft could be
cleaned information of its where.
abouts. My lord, the Marquis, annoyed
at what seemed but fruitless delay;
was still for setting forth and inviting
battle; but Of this his Excellency
would not hear, arguing, no doubt. to
himself that in temporizing lay great
er assurance Of safety to his daughter
than in precipitate action So the sit
uation grew hourly more trying, until
AS If 1t already We're not intolerable
enough!-a new concern added iron
ical weight to present perplexlties.
My young lord, between whom and
the master Of the Mount had hsan
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-02-13
The Limit Reached.

IN Paris talented painters are be-
ing employed to design new dresses
for leaders of fashion"
IF they try to make them any tight
or than some of the present styles the
painters will have to apply the dress.
es with their brushes Life.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-02-13
Small Bow AGAIN,

Bobby, do you see that bright star
overhead, at the top of the big CROSSE"
Yes well, that's Deneb 1t is
nearly three quadrillions of miles
away" Huh! Then how do you know
its name is Deneb?"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-02-13
Natural Hesitation.

Now that your parents have put
sou through college, why are You
waiting before you pick out career%'
Why" replied the sweet girl grad
uate, I'm waiting to see If some one
won't pick me ut"-Judge.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-02-13
Never Is Elected.

"Dubbs must be in politics for hix
health"
He's always running for Office"
Il know it, but all he ever gets for
his pains is the exercise"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-02-13
Taking Il for Granted.

Papa, didn't you go to Yale when
you were young MANI"
Certainly"
when did you shave off your side
whiskers?"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-02-13
WAY 1t Goes,

I said I'd write to some fair sprite
When I got back to town.
! meant the same. But what's her namet
l didn't jot it down
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-02-13
Awaiting a DELEGATION.

DO you know that your daughter Is
engaged?"
Il know it, Of course, but as yet I
haven't been officially notified
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-02-13
Season Open,

1t was a happy man l met,
Life had for him no flaw;
For he was on his way to get
Himself a dozen raw.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-02-13
SYNOPSIS.
81 ntF posA3 -lrRRllL Sc.

CHAPTER 1-CoUntesS Elise. daughter of
the Governor OF the Mount, has chance en-
counter with peasant boy.
CHAPTER 1.-THE Mount" a small rock
bound island, stood in u vast bay on the
northwestern coast Of France, and during
the time OF Louis Y vi was government
stronghold. Develops that the peasant boy
was the son Of Seigneur Desaurac. nobleman.
CHAPTER III-Young Desaurac deter
mines to secure an education and be
come gentleman; sees the governors
raughter depart for Paris.
CHAPTER IV-Ladv Elise returns aft
er seven years schooling, and entertains
many mobiles.
CHAPTER V-Her Ladyship dances
with strange fisherman. and call to
arms is made in an effort to capture
mysterious LIE Seigneur Nois.
CHAPTER vI-The Black seigneur es-
kapes.
CHAPTER vII-Lady Elise is caught
In the Grand" tide.
CHAPTER vIII-Black selgneur res
cses, and takes Lady Elise to his re-
CHAPTER IX-Elise discovers that her
savior was the boy with the fish.
CHAPTER x-sanchez, the seigneur's
servant, is arrested and brought before
the governor
CHAPTER XI-Lady Elise has sancnez
set free.
CHAPTER XII-Seigneur and a priest
at the Cookies"
CHAPTER XIII-Sanchez tells Desaur-
sc that Lady Elise betrayed him. but is
not believed. The Seigneur plans to re-
lease the prisoners at the Mount.
CHAPTER XIV-Lady Elise pleads
With her father to spare the lives OF con-
demned prisoners.
CHAPTER XV-Disguised as a peal
Lady Elise mingles with the people and
hears some startling facts.
CHAPTER XvI-A mysterious Nounte-
bank starts riot and is arrested.
CHAPTER XvII-The Mountebank is
locked up after making close observations
of the citadel, and is afterwards sum-
1noned before the governors daughter.
CHAPTER xvIII-The governor enters
the room during the interview with the
Mountebank.
CHAPTER XIX-As a miserable buff
roon, the Mountebank is released by or
der of the governor
CHAPTER XX-Desaurac overpowers
guard and dons soldiers uniform.
CHAPTER XXI-The Seigneur success
fully passes guards and finds the Great
Wheel"
CHAPTER XXII-Jacques, the jailer,
forced TO tread the wheel and bring up
enemies of the governor.
CHAPTER XXIII-The Black Seigneur
releases the prisoners, but is himself cap
tnred-
CHAPTER xXIV-The Marquis de
Beauvillers again visits the Mount.
CHAPTER XXV-The ladies and no.
hles inspect the dungeons; Elise talks to
the Seigneur
CHAPTER XXVT-Lady Elise engages
maid, Nanette, daughter of Pierre
Laroche, friend of the Black Siegneur.
CHAPTER XXVII-Nanette plans to
release the Black Siegneur.
CHAPTER XXVIII-The Marquis and
Lady Elise ride into an ambush.
CHAPTER XXIX-Lady Elise is held
as hostage.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-02-13

New Boy-You told me to come and
begin work today.
Druggist-Oh! yes. You may begin
by catching flies and putting them on
those sheets Of Sure Catch Fly Pa
per" we're displaying in the window.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-02-13

Once, twice, deeply they drunk
toast and vintage alike to their taste;
then Strengthening, looked at the Black
Seigneur whose eyes yet burned in the
direction my lady had gone. With a
start he seemed to recall himself to
the demands Of the moment; his first
questions they expected; the ship
where did she lie? Snug and trim in
neighboring cove, ready to slip out,
If occasion required and danger
pressed-which contingency they did
not just then expect, since at the
moment was his Excellency more con.
cerned with affairs on the land than
matters pertaining to the sea. What
these paramount interests were, the
young man, on whose thin cheek now
burned a little color, did not at once
ask; only gazed inquiringly over the
group, where one, whom he might have
expected, was absent.
"Sanchez-he Is not with your"
A look of constraint appeared for
an instant on the poets face.
mo, he's with the people, l expect.
You see," he went on, things have
been happening since you elected to
enact the mountebank. The bees have
been busy. and this little hive they
call France is now full OF bother and
hustle. The bees that work have been
buzzing about those that don't; they
made great noise at Versailles, but
the King Drone only listened; did not
try to stop it, fearing their sting. They
hummed at the door Of the Bastile,
until the parasite bees, not liking the
music, opened the doors, let them all
in"
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-02
and the deductions to which he is en-

and the deductions to which he is en- titled.
 All incomes are to be computed by the calendar year, but taxes for the first year will be levied only from March l, 1918, to December 3l next.
 Notification of assessments will be sent out by the government before June 1 next.
 Taxes must be paid by June 30.
 Failure to file a return means fine of from $2 to 81,000.
 A fraudulent return makes the tax payer liable to fine of $2,0OO or inn prisonment for year, or both.
 The man whose income tax is with held by hls employer must file in affida- yit by February 1 with the employer or the internal revenue collector in claim ing deductions.
 All holders of corporate bonds must file by the same date a statement in writing claiming exemptions from the tax if it is not to be deducted from in- terest payments.
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-02
The Biggest Ditch.

What is Culebra Out? It is simple enough when expressed in figures, quickly spoken. It Is great ditch, nine miles long. averaging 120 feet in depth. not less than 300 feet wide at the bottom and from quarter to half mile wide at the top. It's bottom lies 45 feet above the level of the sea, and will soon be covered with water to a minimum depth of 40 feet, and thus will great part of the work which has been done there be obscured.
 The cut represents the removal of more than 130,000, 900 of cubic yards of earth, counting what both the French and the American diggers did. The Americans alone will have spent about $90,000, ,000 ill the cut when it is all finished.
 Passing through the canal from the AGlantic side. Culebra Gut lies at the distant end of Gatun Lake. that artificial body of water. 34 miles long with a sur face area of l64 square miles. which has been created at Panama. Gatun Lake will be S5 feet above the level of the sea, and with the blowing out of the Gamboa Dike next month vessels will be afforded continuous passage from Gatun Dam, across the lake and through the cut, without encountering any locks.-Sun
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-02
A Pleasant Souvenir

"Walt Whitman wasn't as successful as the English poet Alfred Moves in making both ends meet with his poetry" said a Philadelphia editor. Walt muse had nothing like the commonplace, commercial quality of the young Eng lishman's.
 II used to visit Walt W Whitman in his old age in his little, two-story, wooden house in Mickle street, Camden. One day-It's a pleasant souvenir, this, of old-time Philadelphia-one day in December said to him:
 "Well. Walt, how are things going this winter? Any Christmas subscrip- tions needed?'
 "'No, said the old poet, No. indeed. I am working now. I'm working for George W. Childs. He pays me $50 a month.
 "'Good p' sad I. And what's your job with Childs?'
 Riding in the horse cars,' said Walt. I ride about the city, I talk to the drivers and conductors. I find out which of them need winter overcoats, and guessing their size, notify Ohilds, who fits them out forthwith. It's easy, pleasant work, aud it saves Childs a lot of trouble over measurements and so forth. Philadelphia North American.
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-02
Signs of Autumn

Vacation is over; the schools are open ed; coats of tan are as common as slit skirts the summer songs are all sung; the summer lovers have returned to san. ity and work; the winters coal is iu the cellar with the eggs laid down in spring; the voice of the spouter is heard in the land; the tariff is almost a fact; Bill Bryan is growing sensitive; straw hats have gone to the attic with the July best sellers; Mexico is still revolving and homicidiug; John Lind is marooned somewhere around Vera Cruz; censors are laying ill a stock of chloride of lime for the theaters; the green back of na- ture is getting on gold basis; impeach- ment has started; Fitz is mourning like a turtle dove; and we are warranted in concluding that the Fall is shere.-Truth.
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-02
Where the Laugh Comes In

In Romany you find that ''puv"- 1t means "a field"-and also "tuv"- That's "smoke''-will very nicely blend So if you should some time intend To write an amorous ode to her Whom you at present most prefer, And want some other rhymes for "love'' Than "dove, above" and "glove" aud
 ''of," Say, "In puv with fragrant tuv I'm thinking of you, you, my luv." -LaTouche Hancock in New York Sun.
 Did you take in boarders this summer Sam ?"
 "No, sir they was on to us. "-Balti. more American.
 Miss Gush-"I simply bathe in talcum powder-I do love it."
 Miss SarCastic-'Sort of dry clean ing-eh ?"-Judge.
 "The question is," said the young M. D., "how long can we keep him alive ?" And sick" added the elder M. D., correctively,-Life.
 Old fashioned iudividual-"Well, lit tie man, building a castle?"
 Fin-de siecle infaut-"Nope. This is hotel there's no money in castles. ."- Harper's Magazine.
 Bix-"A man can't take his money with him when he dies and even if he could what good would it do him"
 Dix-"Well, he might get some com fort out of a cool million. "-Boston Transcript.
 "It seems strange that he could plum der great corporation like that for years without being found out"
 Well, you see, the corporation was pretty busy itself. ."-Chicago Journal. "Boss," complained the famous twirler, II am all run down l"
 Il don't wonder" sharply answered the manager of the team. You. ve been trying to save your arm by pitching without winding up. Chicago Tribune.
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-02
What the Other Fellows Say,

Early marriages should be encouraged by the state. They can be encouraged by promoting an industrial and economic system which encourages them. Early marriages promoted industry and sobor and moral living. They permit people to become grandfathers and grandmoth- CTS before age has taken the zest out of life.-Bridgeport Farmer.
 Why not build another factory in Win sted and then hustle around and fill it? This process repeated a few times would give Winsted the boom it is looking for. Citizen.
 Good evening. Have you boiled the ivy and fried the toadstools? Then come to tea.-Ansonia Sentinel.
 The straw hat season closed without excitement. There was a little talking through some of them but that was all.- New Haven Union.
 It is very gratifying to know that MT. Edison is no longer sick man. It will also be gratifying if Mir. Edison's expert ence has taught him the possibility of error in his belief that the human struc- ture can get along with next to nothing to eat, almost no sleep and constant de- votion to labor. He is too valuable a citizen to lose. And besides he ought to have a little fun, anyway.-Hartford Times.
 One thing for which the year 1913 will be memorable is that the fall "equinoctial storm" came along on time to the dot. Many an autumn it gets lost in the shuttle of the seasons.-Hartford Courant.
 Out in Illinois convicts are occasionally taken to the theatre. In time prisons may advertise their advantages etc, the same as the summer hotel keeper.- Pittsfield Eagle.
 The railroad wrecks will continue as long as every one is willing to loaf around an hour in order to get a train that will make IS minutes better time.- Hartford Post.
 Governor Baldwin will find any num- Der of people to agree with him in the opinion that the pay of legislators should not be raised. Many believe that we are now getting the worth of our money and they cannot see where boosting the salary couple of hundred dollars would give any improvement. The fact is the legislature is far too big body for lit- tie State, There might be reason for advancing the pay if membership was reduced one nalf.-Bristol Press.
 Thnse Dublin riots must be hard on the police, considering the civilians are such splendid material for police service themselves.-Wa Waterbury Republican.
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-02
Endurance.

Endurance, How much the heart may bear, and yet
 not break
 How much the flesh may suffer, and
 not die! question much if any pain or ache Of soul or body brings our end more
 nigh: Death chooses his own time: till that is
 sworn
 All evils may be borne. We shrink and shudder at the surgeons
 knife,
 Each nerve recoiling from the cruel
 steel, Whose edge seems reaching for the
 quivering life,
 Yet to our sense the bitter bangs reveal That still, although the trembling flesh
 be torn,
 This also can be borne. We see sorrow rising in our way, And try to flee from the approaching
 ill: We seek some small escape; we weep
 and pray;
 But when the blow falls, then our hearts are still; Now that the pain is of its sharpness
 shorn,
 But that it can be borne. We wind our life about another life; We hold it closer, dearer than our own Anon it faints and fails in deathly strife, Leaving us stunned, and stricken, and alone; But ah! we do not die with those we mourn This also can be borne. Behold, we live through all things
 famine, thirst,
 pain; all grief and misery, All woe and sorrow; life inflicts its worst On soul and body-but we cannot die. Though we be sick, and tired, and faint, and worn,
 Lo, all things can be borne. Elizabeth Akers Allen.
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-02
WILL THEY STRIKE?

A vote IS now being taken by the en- gineers of the New York. New Haven 6 Hartford railroad, on the proposition to call strike in resistance to the new operating rules issued by General Manager Bardo on behalf of the Com pany and following out the suggestion of the Interstate Commerce Commission. Commenting editorially on this action of the engineers, the Springfield Union aptly remarks that it is to be regretted that the engineers have seen fit to raise any opposition to policy that unques- tionabIy looks to the promotion of the public safety and for that reason has the unqualified support of public sentiment. If there is anything about the new rules that is not entirely proper and is not de. manded by the higher standard of eff eiency sought on the New Haven lines, 1t has not been made apparent to the public mind.
 Whatever the engineers grievance is they must esteem it as of great import ance from their standpoint, or else they hold the public welfare in light regard. Most persons will interpret the engineers move as challenge of the company s right to exercise it's authority in matters fundamental to the safe operation of it's properties, and an attempt to assert the broGherhood's power in such matters as superior to that of management. In this they will encounter the strongest sort of obstacles.
 The railway brotherhoods, as we have remarked on previous occasions, have their functions, but they cannot usurp the functions and powers of those agents whom law and public opinion hold directly responsible for the safe. sane and proper management of railway systems. On that score there can be no division of authority between employers and employees. Conflicts and insubor- hnation, an aggravation of ills for which all cl sses of public cry out for a cure. Such d state of things would. be intolerable. The New Haven employees should be sensible and broad-minded enough to see the matter in its true light and bow to an authority that is greater than that of any labor union. the princi. pie of justice backed up the most cogent pubic sentiment
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-02
A New Definition.

Three ladies had planned drive to- gether. but when the hour appointed came one of them asked to be excused on the score of an attack of indigestion Her companions expressed their disap- pointment and sympathy, but the elder of them insisted that the excuse was insufficient.
 You shouldn't let yourself be gov erned by such ideas" she said. "It is really all as you think. What is in. digestion. anyway?"
 The third lady, wishing to avoid the apparently impending discussion or mental control of illness, broke in quick. ly.
 Indigestion. she saio." the fail ure to adjust a square meal to a round stomach. .'-Harper's
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-02

The locomotive smoke nuisance has become intolerable. Practically every engine that stops or switches ar this station omits dense clouds of black, smudgy smoke that envelopes whole sections of the village until every house is completely lost to view. In some towns. where a vehement protest has been made by the citizens, this nuisance has been abated by order of the railroad company. Which shows that it is un- necessary for the enginemen to commit the nuisance and that it can be abated. Why should the people of Canaan sub init to It without a good, hard, organized kick directed to headquarters
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-02
Loves Limit.

Loves Limit.
 I'd swear for her,
 I'd tear for her, The Lord knows what I'd bear for her I'd lie for her,
 I'd sigh for her, I'd drink Bush River dry for her, I'd cuss for her,
 I'd fuss for her, I'd smash a omnibus for her, I'd weap for her,
 I'd leap for her, I'd go without my sleep for her, I'd fight for her,
 I'd bite for her, I'd walk the street all night for her; I'd plead for her,
 I'd bleed for her, I'd go without my feed for her; I'd shoot for her,
 I'd boot for her, A rival who'd come to "sue" for her, I'd kneel for her,
 I'd steal for her, Such is the love feel tor her; I'd slide for her,
 I'd glide for her, I'd swin against the tide for her; I'd try for her,
 I'd cry for her, But hang me If I'd die for her.
 Hartford Times.
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-02
NORTH CANAAN HAS-

A population Jf 2,171, Census of 191O.) Two railroaus. National and Savings Banks. Trolley railroad extending through the Berkshires to Pittsield and beyond. Up-to-date High School and first-class school system.
 Five churches.
 First-class hotel
 Fire department. including chemical en- zine.
 Ten miles of State Roads. Electric light and power plant, Complete Sewer System. Never-failing water supply and the best water in the state.
 Wide-awake Business Mems Association. Extensive lime and iron industries. Fratern al and benefit societies. Brass band. Up-to-date department stores. Pure air and wholesome climate.
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-02

When witness in hearing before the Public Utilities Commission, on Tuesday, blurted out that he realized that he was up against damned lot of tricksters," Chairman Richard T. Hig- gins instantly commanded: "Stop Stop If this hearing cannot be COIL ducted in an orderly manner it will be closed p There spoke the gentlemen.
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-02
THE INCO ME TAX.

Here are few facts and dates that the income taxpayer must fix in his mind:
 Everybody with a net income of more than $S .000 year if married, is subject to the tax.
 The taxpayer must file return with internal revenue collector by March 1, 1914, showing all sources of his income
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-02
Letters From the People
Furnace Dale.

To the Editor of The News:
 I noticed in a recent issue of Canaan's 8 home loving and boosting paper that the officials of the 0. N E. R. R. desire a change of name for the East Canaan station, to avoid confusion in traffic and business. I wish to suggest a name that appeals to me as appropriate and just as good, although some Oanaanite may suggest a better one. It is this "Fur- mace Dale." Chas. A. Harris.
 Two Harbors, Minn.
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-02

An impressive, oppressive and widely scattered sensation of anxiety will have been dispelled when the President finally appoints United States District Court judge for Connecticut. The suspense is wearing and wearying.
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-02

An East Canaan Brotherhood is to be organized by Rev. W. F. Maylott, of the E. O. Congregational church. The brotherhood Idea is spreading and be- coming force in society and com munitY life.