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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1913-10-24
Extra Special

We have about II pairs of the famous Hooker
Bootee' left which we are offering at a very low price.
This is an excellent riding boot and made Of splendid
material. Comes in plain and cap toe, Regularly sold
at $500 and $3.50. Special price S3.75
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Money Saved ON Staples

Our Staple Stocks are very heavy and it
is in this section that you can always save
money.
Special attention is called to values in
table linens, outing aanel, ginghams, percales,
etc.
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AUTftOR OF THE STROLLEF55 'U1D[R tn RO-
BY RA/ WATERS

Wherefore" laconically, when you
have made up your mind to tell!"
"You are right" She threw back
her head. 81 have made up my mind /!
How well you understand women!
Almost as WE'LL" she laughed mock
ingly. "as a ship!" He made no re-
Spouse.
when you thanked me once, mon
capitaine. for all 1t pleased you to say
l did for you, you may remember" her
voice was defiant. II did not once
gainsay you'll" More curiously he re.
garded her. Perhaps It pleased me. y
her hand on her hip, Ito be thought
such fine heroine. But now" her
tone grew little fierce. IT am tired
Of hearing people say: 'Nanette risked
so much!' 'Nanette did this!-did
that!'-when II was she who risked-
did 1t all. one might say"
''She? What do you meant" The
black eyes probed hers now with sud.
den. fierce questioning.
THAT twas the Lady Elise saved
you. Went Observation-Disclosures
hostage"
"The Lady Elise!" he cried, an
abrupt glow on the dark face.
Nanette's eyes noted and fell, but
she went on hurriedly: "She knew of
the ambush In the forest; saw part of
the note l dropped on the beach-it
was brought to her by my aunt who
warned her." And in a quick rush of
words. as il DESTROYS to be done with
1t. Nanette told all that had transpired
at the Mount.
Incredulously, eagerly. he listened !;
when, however. she had finished, he
said nothing; sat like a man bewil-
dered. "
"Well?" said the girl impatiently
Still he looked down. "Well?" she re.
peated, so sharply old Pierre stirred
lifted his head.
"Eh. my dear?"
She went to the mantel; took from
It candle.
"Seigneur finds you such poor com
pany." she said, "he desires a light to
retire!"
The dawn smote the heavens with
fiery lashes of red; from the east the
wind began to blow harder. and on the
sea the waves responded with a more
forcible sweep. At a window in the
inn. the Black Seigneur a momen,
looked out on the gay flowers and the
sea and the worn grim face of the
cliff; then left his room and made his
way downstairs. No one was yet, ap
parently. astir; an hour or 80 must
elapse ere the time set for departure
and, pending the turn of the tide and
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turned. offering itself freely to his
gaze!
At the neck of the rock, beneath his
feet, the waves numbered; near them.
wild birds circled, wheeled and were
borne on by the strong breath OF the
wind. Had he spoken; what had he
said? A gradual consciousness OF the
beating of the sea smot3 his senses,
as with rhythmical regularity 1t arose.
He listened; slowly. in his eyes that
light that demanded-claimed, as 1t
were, its own-was replaced by an
other; his hands released hers. My
lady made no sound; her proud lips
trembled. Very pale, she leaned back.
So silence heightened. Pardon, my
Lady!" he said at last. very humbly.
1T had not occurred to me my secret
was not safe; that /, master OF ships
and men, should not be master OF my
self! But l had not expected to be
alone with your Ladyship, and" a
shadow OF smile crossed the strong.
reckless face, your Ladyship can
weigh the provocation! II the excuse
will not serve, have none other to
offer. Certainly, will ] retract moth.
ing. What's said, is said. and-no lies
will unsay It'll"
He looked at the water: the tide
was nearly in; he turned. She would
never see him again, for which she
would be very glad, since the sight OF
him must always have been hateful to
her. Had not fate decreed--bitterly-
she should look upon him only as an
enemy? It might be. in time. she
would condone his presumption, when
his presence would no longer vex her!
He was going one way; she. another.
soon. with
"You--you are mistaken, Monsieur"
My lady's tone was tremulous.
Mistaken"
"The-Marquis de Beauvillers left
last night on a fishing bark"
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READING LESSON oNLy-Nehemiah
1921 See also Acts 7:3o-34.
GOLDEN TEXT-"Thou art God
ready to pardon, gracious and full OF com
passion, slow to anger and plenteous in
mercy."-Neh. 9:17 Gam. r. w
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waves. the ever-shifting spots on q
vast map. and then, shaking on his
reverie. started to return.
"A brisk wind to take us back to
France" he said to himself: but his
thoughts were not OF possible April
storms, or OF his ship. His eyes
bright, yet perplexed, as II from some
problem whose solution he had no,
yet found, were bent downward, only
to be raised where the path demanded
his closer attention. As he looked up
he became suddenly aware OF the fig
ure OF a girl. who approached from
the opposite direction.
A quick CLINT sprang to the young
mans eyes. and, pausing. he waited
watched. At that point, the way ran
over rock, almost eaten through by
the hungry sea. and She had already
started to cross when he first saw her
The path was not dangerous; nor was
1t easy; only it called for certainty
and assurance on the part of the one
that elected to take it. My lady's
light footstep was sure; although the
wind swept rather sharply there. she
held herself with confident poise
while from the brown eyes shone q
| clear. steady light.
II saw you leave the inn," she said
drawing near the comparatively shell
tered spot, where he stood, "and know
ing you would soon sail, followed
There Is something I wanted to say
and-and felt should have no Other
chance to tell you'll"
Had she read what was passing in
his brain, she would not have faced
him. SO confident; but, ignorant Of
what he had learned, the cause Of
varying lights in his dark eyes. the
tender play OF emotion on his strong
features. she preached her subject
with steadfastness of purpose.
You went away so suddenly the
last time. ! had no opportunity. then
to thank you for all that you did
and so, do now-thank you, I mean
Also" touch of prouder constraint
in her tone, 81 appreciate your over
generous proposal through Pierre La
roche; although, of course" her fig
ure very straight. Il could Mott was
impossible-to entertain 1t. ! But / am
glad you were able to prove. You will
Understandable" my lady ended
quickly. Il thank you'll"
He looked at her long. at IL l who
am in your debit"
"You?" Her brows lifted.
yes"
"I-don't think l quite understand.
In spite of herself and her resolution
the proud eyes seemed to shrink from
a nameless something in his gaze.
Nor /! Nanette was talking will
me last night"
"Nanette!"
In words. direct. unequivocal, h
told her what he had learned; and al
though my lady laughed, as at some
thing absurd. and strove to maintain
an unvarying mien, his eyes chal
lenged evasion; demanded truth! A
that moment the space where the.
stood seemed, perhaps, too small; Il
hem her very closely in-too closely
as, drawing back, she touched the hare
| rocky wall!
"Why?" Still endeavoring to regart
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ment. the past and all its vicissitudes
vanished; only the present held them
the present and the future. beautiful
as the horizon. now roay and glowing
beneath the warm touch Of the dawn.
The tide came in and the tide went
out.
Mon capitaine must have changed
his mind" said old Pierre at the inn.
And he gazed toward ship, stranded
on the sands Of the hsrbor.
(THE ENU.)
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SYNOPSIS.
,RtcnI 900 oY nfT eo6R3 -1fERRtLl CO.

Comtesse Elise. daughter OF the govern
OF the Mount. has chance encounte,,
WIN peasant boy. The "Mount." a smalI
tS Seh.pound island. stood In vast pay on on
tne northwestern coast of France. ana
curing the time OF Louis XVI. was GOV
eminent stronghold. Develops that the
saurac. nobieman. Young Desaurac deter
mines to secure an education and become
gentleman: sees the governors oaukn
ssy depart for Paris Lady Elise a re enters
tains many mobiles. Her Ladyship onhces
with strange fisherman. and cali 70
arms ~ made In an effort to cap Sennes u
mysterious LIE Selgneur Noir. He escapss
Lady Elise Is caught In the 'Grana tiue
the Black Seigneur rescues ana takes
hher to his retreat. Elise discovteSr s HsS
Sanchez. the Seigneur's servant, Is ar
rested and brought before the governor.
Lady Elise has Sanchez set free;;, SEX S
chez tells Desaurac that Lady Elise be-
trayed him. but II not believed. Inc
Seigneur plans to release prisoners At the
or to spare the lives Of condemned pris-
Elise mingies with the people and hears
SoSntesa aTt starts fact: riot AZ !.
and locked uD after making close obser-
vations OF the citadel. and Is afterwards
summoned before the governors nors, d HMrinS
the interview with the Mountebank. AS a
miserable buffoon. the Mountebank Is re-
leased by order of the governor. De-
saupNc overpowers guard and dons SOL
dier'~ Uniform. The Seigneur successfully
passes guards and finds. the Great
Wheel" Jacques. the TALLER. forced to
the governor. The Black Seiancur lber-
ates the prisoners. The Seigneur again
made prisoner. The Marquis de Beau
vilers visits the Mount. The ladies and
mobiles inspect the dungeons. Elise visits
the Seigneur. Lady Elise engages Ma
nette. daughter of Pierre Laroche. friend
of the Black Selgneur. as maid. Nanette
plans the release of the Black Seigneur.
The Marquis and Lady Elise ride into an
ambush. Lady Elise is held as hostage.
Prisoners are exchanged. My Lady for
the Seigneur. The people storm the Mount
Elise. Sanchez kills the governor: the
Black Seigneur rescues Elise. Desaurac
carries Lady Elise through the fighting
mob 70 safety. The Black Seigneur hears
how Lady Elise went knowingly and will
ingiy as hostage to save him.
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over the neck OF rock. but he con
tinusd to stand between 1t and her.
II have heard the story In all its de
tails; all that passed at the Mount
while Nanctte was there. And" in
stead OF having undermined his belief
she felt she had only strengthened It.
i am sure you went to the Monastery
81. Ranulphe. knowing"
You are sure!" she interrupted
quickly. 1T wasn't long ago you were
sure 1t was who betrayed you. and
Il was wrong. then; but" his eyes
continued to meet hers. II am not
wrong now"
Behind her. my lady's hand closed
hard on the rock.
Deny it," his voice went on. I'm
so many words!"
why should II" She caught her
breath quickly. II denied something
to you once, and you did not believe.
I'll believe you now!"
81 should feel very much flattered,
am sure; but after" A spark of de-
fiance began to CLEAN in her eyes
You are sure one moment, and not
the next! You are ready to believe,
or not to believed" More certain now,
she lifted her head; she, whose assur.
ance and wit had never failed her at
court, would not be put to confusion
by him!
His answer was unexpected; to her {;
to himself. Perhaps it was the peas.
ant-the untamed half-peasant-in his
blood that caused It.; that made a sud.
den, unceremonious act, his reply! He
caught both her hands; drew her to
him. He knew she could never care
for him-she. the beautiful ladyl But
he forgot himself for the moment;
thought only of what she had done;
her courage, her fineness, her delicate
loveliness! Her life for his. To pay
a fancied debt, perhaps? And all the
while he had thought Self-reproach-
es fell from his lips; were followed by
holder, more daring words. All he
would have said the night on the
beach, when he had borne her from
the fiery rock to the ship, now burst
from him; all he had felt when he
had held her in his arms-motionless
unresisting. the still. white face up
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Lett" abruptly - wheeled
Why" She did not answer. "You
mean?" Before the sudden swift ques
ton that shone from his eyes. hers
fell.
Speak" He seized her hand; his
dark, eager face was near hers now
you have sent him away? He will
never return?" She lifted her head
answered not in words; but a new
light In her eyes met the fash OF his
my Lady," he cried, bewildered fol
the moment at what that glance re
vealed. An instant she seemed once
more striving to combat him, when
drawing her gently toward him, he
bent lower; kissed softly her lips.
rs 1t, then, true"
"You find II so hard to believer"
THAT you love me? That l seem nc
longer your enemy"
my enemy? You? Who risked SO
much-saved my life! All, no, no! Dc
you not remember" softly. "he. too
said-Forget!'"
II only remember | have long loved
you! For me have you ever been the
princess-who dwelt in the clouds-in
palace. enchanted" Her face
changed. THAT saddens you! For
give mel"
at seems like q dream-that life.
then! All made UP Of lightness and
gaiety; courtiers and fine Mosques,
until" Beneath the bright gold OF
her hair, my lady's brow knit.
"Until?"
May: I know not until-just when!
Only. for long, seem to have lived In
a world, unreal and false. Last night.
when In the garden, I felt stified. This
marriage! Arranged-for what" She
made a quick gesture. "The words
came-had to come-though they hurt
ny lords pride; touched his vanity!
Nothing deeper! 1t was gone. Be-
sides"
My lady stopped. Go on!" he urged.
his voice eager.
THAT is all. At least, all would
acknowledge to myself. then"
"And now?" His arm frightened; he
held my lady close. "Now?"
Her lips lifted; though silent. made
answer in the abandonment Of the mo-
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adieu to old Pierre. the young man
stepped into the garden. through the
gate. and. turning into a rocky path.
strobe out over the cliffs. The island
was small; It's walks limited. and soon.
despite a number Of difficulties In the
way he had chosen, he found himself
at fits end-the verge Of great rock
that projected out over the blue. sui.
len sea. For some moments he stood
there. listening to the sounds In cav
erns below, watching the snow.capped
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him as II the charge could only be pre-
posterous. too unreasonable to an
swer. she was. nevertheless, conscious
Of the flame on her face--tacit refuta-
ton OF the denials In her eyes!
WHY" she repeated.
THAT Is just what was asking my
self when l saw you. my Lady"
And. OF course. knowing there
could be no--that II was too senseiess
-" The words she was searching for
failed her; she looked toward the path
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Too Many In the Party.

A certain knight of Spain, as high
in birth as king, as Catholic as the
pope. and equal to job in poverty
arriving one night at an inn in
France, knocked a long time at the
gate till he had alarmed the land
lord. who is there?" said the host
looking out Of the window Don
Juan Pedro" replied the Spaniard;
Hernandez, Rodriguez de Villanova
Count of Malaria, Knight Santiago
and Alcantara." Il arl very sorry
replied the landlord. shutting the
window, but have not rooms
enough In my house for all the gen,
tlemen you have mentioued.-Life.
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Wayslde communInas.

Adam Zawfax--Ever been in Ne
braaka?
Job Sturkey-Yep; vunst; me an
the grasshoppers struck Il at the same
time. Their wuzn't grnD 'nough fur
them an me, too, an turned the
state over Z the hoppers an come
away.
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CHAPTER overwhelmingly

Pierre shook his head. "No, mon
capitaine! She will have none OF
them. And you had heard her: "A
great wrong was Internationally she
accented the word, done the Seigneur
Desaurac by my father, which has
now been set right TT has, I as
sented, and would have urged further
your proposal, when she stopped me.
Speak no more Of this matter!' Twas
n,Lo said; but-you should have
- faSe, and how her eyes
pyoung man. looking down. made
answer IAN you are not salts
b continued Pierre. breach the
btion to my lady, yourself"
2" A look, half bitter, crossed
lother's dark face. Her fathers
my! Through whose servant. all
misfortunes came about! To re-
i've anew what must so often pass in
her mird?"
Well, we'll; no doubt you know best,
and, ce<tes, now you remind me, she
| did turn cold and distant when l
spoke OK your coming. But let idle
prejudicas enter into practical con-
cerns--it's on par-of all improvi-
dence! Why, twas not long ago. she
brought me a jewel or two; Marie,
II seems, had foresight enough to
snatch them before fleeing from the
Mount. and begged me to take them
for our kindness. she said; which l
did, seeing she would not have It 9TH
erwise--nor let herself be regarded as
one who could not pay. But to bust.
ness, mon capitaine!"
And thereafter, for some time, they.
or rather. Pierre, talked; the others,
save the Marquis, returned to the ship,
and only Nanettc, busy putting every
thing TO rights. fingered in the room.
At length, after papers had been
signed and changed hands, the con-
versation of the host began to wane;
frequently had he slipped from bottle
OF iiqueur at his elbow and now found
himself nodding; leaned back more
comfortably in the great chair and suf-
fered his head to fall. The clock licked
out the seconds; the young man con.
tinued to sit motionless.
"a mon beau" Nanette's voice,
lightly humming. caused him to look
up: with the old mocking expression
3 on her face, the inn-keeper's daughter
paused near his chair.
1T was kind Of you, mon capitaine,
to bring my lady her Marquis!" AS
she spoke, she looked toward the gar
den.
why notw he asked steadily. The
passport and orders were correct"
Were they. indeed?" she said. tap
ping the floor with her foot You
remain with us few days; or. as OF
old, must we be content with q brief
visit?" she went on.
I'VE leave tomorrow" =
Tomorrow" The girls eyes wore
tentative expression. Later"
"Early!"
"Oh; In that case perhaps I shant
have time." Nanette paused; looked at
her father; old Pierre's slumbcrs were
not to be broken.
FOR what?" asked tho Black Seign.
eur shortly.
ITO tell you something!"
why not-nowT
"You-are inquisitiveY"
mol"
even IL II were about" she looked
toward the door that led to the gar
den
"'rhe Lady Elise!" he said quickly.
"Oh, you are interested! A mon
beau" q moment she hummed. you
DO rot r:gc met"
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The Contrary effect

Tne Contrary Enect.
There Ia one thing queer about Bib
bies."
What IL thatf"
He shows most dry humor when
he's drinking"
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INTERNATIONAL,
SUNDGYSOHOOL
LESSON

tBy z. o. SELLERS. Director OF Evening
Department. The Moody Bible Institute.
Chicago)
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-06-06
IN PARTNERSHIP
WITH CRIMINALS
This Is Charge Against New York
Detective Bureau

New York, June "a scathing ar
Iaignment of the detective bureau of
the New York police department and
a charge that Partnership exists be-
tween some detectives and criminals,
are contained In q section of the Cur
ran committees report on police con
ditions. submitted to the beard of al =
dermen today. A brisk fight over the
adoption Of the report is expected
Benjamin Levy" the report says
who never has been convicted OF
Gals IN the detective bureau, that he
often induced criminals to commi,
burglary in order that they might be
arrested. He wns strongly Corroborat-
ed by reputable citizen
Levy testified that in on ease. Dep
detective bureau gave him S25 with
which tc purchase burglar tools. and
after he succeeded i'm the burglary
laid him SIS for his services. city
vouchers for the amount i'm Levy S
favor were found in the comptroller S
cftice.
"Dousherty and others involved were
subpoenaed and asked TO waive i'm
munity before giving testimony This
they refused. with one exception, and
they we're not interrogated.'
The report says the bureau Is hope
lossly Inefficient and should he reor-
ganiZed.
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THREE MILLION LEFT IN
STATE GENERAL FUND.

Lansing, June 6.-Dcspite the fact
that the immediate effect appropria-
alton bills drained the state treasury
last month ~ the extent of nearly
$500, ,OOO. there was a balance in the
general fund of S2.931. .26d,37 when the
vaults were opened this morning
According to state Treasurer Haar-
er there were more immediate appro
pration bills to care for this year
than any time In recent years. The
specific tex fund contains s5.293, l6i.11,
but this will he turned into the pri-
the school districts next month.
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M|LI1ANTS TRY TO
HALT PEACE ENJOYS
Suffragettes Pulled From Wagons
by Hostile Spectators

London, June g. Militant suffrag
cites tCdaN almost succeeded in inter
rupting deliberations of the peace
conference between delegates of the
Balkan allies and Turkey by organiz-
ing "A demonstration outside of St
James palace during the session.
The woman's Freedom league called
the meeting "to protest against the
governments opposition that it was
able to secure peace abroad while
unable Ia maintain peace at home" \
crowd of hostile persons pulled the
spakers from the wagon they were
using as q platform and finally the po-
lice arrested three speakers,
Miss Dawson is Worse.
Miss Dawson was operated on this
afternoon. Her condition is critical
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HALL. .sMlrHgM NUPriALs.
Pretty Ceremony So'emn'ked Last
Evening a, Home OF the Bride

The home of Mr.. and Mrs Josiah
HALL IN North Tamarack was the
scene of very pretty wedding last
evening. when tlieir daughter. Miss
Elizabeth Della Hall became the bride
of Harry Smiihem of Detroit This
ceremony was very quiet one. witt
messed by none but the immediate
relatives of both parties. Rev &. NJ.
Merrill of the Tamarack NJ. t.. church
oiiiciated.
The bride and groom, who were un-
attended. took their places beneath an
arch Of pink and white roses at the
appointed hour. & o'clock and the cerc-
mony was a very simple and pretty
one. Tho bride was becomngly at
tired IN white and carried n shower
bouquet of white roses. The home
was beautifully decorated for the
occasion. pink and white being the
predominating colors and roses being
used profusely.
Mr.. and Mrs. Smithem left last
evening for Detroit, where the groom
is located and where they will make
their home.
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WILL GIVE PEOPLE
Benefit Of GIFTS


Berlin. June 6.-F'rom reports re-
ceiVed IT is estimated that nearly Ave
million dollars have been subscribed
l" various memorials launched in con
hection with the 18th anniversary of
Emperor Williams ascension. In ac-
cordance with the emperors wishes
practically all of this will take the
form of charitable education founda -
TONS, or institutions for the public
welfare one of the most interesting
gifts To the emperor will be a mar
ShaIs baton presented by officials Of
the royal military factories at "A cost
of 10000. Six million jubilee coins
of two mark aud three mark pieces
VIII be distributed in "a few days Ia
commemorate the anniversary.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-06-06
FIRST EXECUTION
IN WASHINGTON
President Refuses to Intervene
to Save Life of Negro
CopyriRht.)

Washington, June president vii
son today refused to interfere in the
death sentence of Nathaniel Green, a
negro, who. last Christmas night, as
Saulted a white woman almost in the
shadow of the capitol. Green will
hang Monday ana will be the first man
to pay the death penalty in the Dis
trict of Columbia for felonious as
sault, Repeated delays in the execu-
tion of the sentence recently moved a
committee of one hundred women,
prominent In official and social life. to
petition the court here To act with
more expedition.