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The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1913-04-19
CHAPTER TX.
At Lone Oak.

A month later | looked out upon
Lone Oak. the Hazards country place,
and the lone oak tree which gave the
place its name, and | found it SoCd
From my windows | could see beyond
the wide eXpanse of c!OSely-Cropped
lawn a miniature forest of native frs,
and through the tops OF these, a
glimpse of the sea, with its white sails
of boats; and the tang of salt air was
always in ones nostrils. Below me
was a succession of terraces, some
what Italian. brilliant with flowers
all rowed out so nicely and precisely
they looked Dutch; and the house
covered with climbing roses, was Eng
lish; but something about the ensem-
BILE was so distinctly American it,
didn't ar one bit.
My rooms were in wing Of the
house which had been built on, Laura
told me- when her father needed a
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CHAPTER VIi.-Contlnued.

HE went for glass Of water any
how" told her. If Miss Agazziz
thinks her bracelet was stolen while
she was on the balcony, why?
"Oh, a clever lawyer could twist
you all up on that, dear, If It's a
point to prove he didn't take the
bracelet Thieves are usually presti-
digitators, anyhow"
What does your mother think OF
it," l asked.
"She thinks it's all absurd and that
Natalie is just careless. Things 90
get lost sometimes Natalie has SO
many bracelets on that arm she
doesn't know when she loses one
until she gets home and counts them.
You know my mother isn't anxious
to see me marry Winthrop; she
doesn't think we'd gee one bit, on
account OF his always wanting to
nope in a garden while l always
want to flutter about at teas and
things; but she doesn't believe he's
a thief"
ITS quite ridiculous" agreed.
A little silence fell between US
while Laura aimlessly stirred her
chocolate and l took of my hat.
sticking the pins back and forth into
1t, and that isn't conducive to the
general health of spring headgear. I
was thinking of that simple life 10
and had been leading with no jewels
to bother about; where the days were
full to the brim Of things to work
out, and learn, and do. What tidy
little life 1t was. to be sure; tidy and
comfortable and dear.
"But l wish / knew" said at last,
whether Miss Agazziz really lost her
bracelet or not"
, "Oh, l know she did" Laura as
sured me. Don't you worry; nothing
ever came Of those other lost brace
lets, except bother with newspaper
men and raising still unanswered
question with the insurance company.
But II anybody makes 1t uncomfort-
able for Winthrop. I'll marry him
whether he asks me or not. Then
John will have to fight for me; and
I'm sorry for any one else suspected
If John takes 1t up"
Meaning me?" I smiled.
Goodness. no! She lost those 9TH
ser bracelets before you appeared on
the scene"
Then His Grace-?" My heart be-
gan to thump as l put the question.
mo, he wasn't there either. Our
evidence, dear, if we admit the brace
let was stolen, is all against Win
throp. Foolish, isn't it,"
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CHAPTER VIII.

A Question Concerning His Grace.
We had closed the subject and dis
posed of 1t when servant brought
me a note. The handwriting was not
familiar to me and begun to cogitate
about 1t with no 10 to hustle me.
even held 1t out before Laura in my
efforts to guess.
why, it's from Hap?" she ex-
claimed, seeing; she couldn't help it.
opened it, noting the handwriting
again before l read the actual words.
A woman takes curious interest In
a mans handwriting. She deduces
from it, just what, it's hard to say,
but 1t usually makes or changes an
opinion.
Don't blush. DEAR" Laura remarked
cold hloodedly as began to read.
know l did blush then.
Am l blushing?" 1 asked. with
wide-eyed innocence. Il don't see
why. He merely wants me to 60 to
the ball game"
Il hope you're going" she declared.
Suddenly she turned upon me. louie.
/ wish you'd marry Hap"
put my hand over her mouth,
profoundly shocked
'Gracious!- l .eiaculated. You're
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be lost, too. Otherwise, it might be
awkward for Miss Goldman. We must
insist that the bracelet is lost"
l looked at Mrs. Hazard, wondering
If the implication was more or less
than appeared on the surface of Ma
tales speech. Laura put protecting
hand on my shoulder.
Il think, Natalie" smiled Mrs. Haz-
ard, that If necessary. Miss Goldman
can stand any awkwardness."
Il think So" l managed to saw.
anybody" Natalie laughed, a mere
tinkle of far-away bells. Il am trying
not to. The bracelet positively was
lost. and l merely thought We would.
all of us, have it understood that way
The newspapers are SO curious, you
know, and reporters so very suspic-
ious and so very, very wise"
But what about the insurance peo-
ple?" Laura asked. will they take
your word that the bracelets were
lost?"
Il don't see but what they will
have to-" replied Natalie loftily.
rs that all?" asked Hap from the
doorway
ooh. yes" cooed Natalie. Sorry
to have detained you. Won't you
dron In to tea about f1ve?"
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Copyright 1911. Bobbs- Merrill Company
SYNOPSIS.

10 Goldman and her sister. Louie. are
left orphans. Their property has been
swept away with the death OF their Ia
Their and they are compelled to cast about
for some means to earn a living. Lou
lie answers an advertisement of an 1nva-
lid who wants a companion. She declines
the position. Louie advertises for pc.
sition as companion, and Mrs. Hazard
replies. She offers Louie a position as
her secretary Of frivolous affairs, Her
chief work is to steer Mrs. Hazards son
and daughter in the right matrimonial
path. Louie talks baseball to Hap Has
ard and also gains the confidence OF Lau-
ra Hazard. The Due de Trouville Is pc
lieved to be interested In Laura. mrs.
Hazard k1vcs Q big reception and Louie
meets many people high in the soGlal
world. Natalie Agazziz, to whom hap
has been paying attention. loses an EN- EN-
'erald bracelet during the reception. she
declares there is not another IKE II IN
the world. 1t develops that Natalie mas
dlar circumstances.
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$3.50 sudden! II you don't quit
! saying your thoughts out loud in tina,
awful way I'll-I'll refuse to speak
to you"
That for Natalie!" she said and
she snapped her fingers cheerfully
'Hap's crazy"
| wasn't SO sure about Hap being
crazy, but then Laura hadn't read the
letter. intended to show it to Mrs.
Hazard If l didn't lose my nerve. just
to see If she thought | was getting
on the right track.
We seemed destined to make a day
Of that lost bracelet of Natahe's, for
as Hap and | were getting into the
gray car to go to the ball game, a
limousine drew up at the curb and
Natalie alighted
Good morning. she drawled.
Wont you come back for a moment ?
| have something most important to
say"
l didn't want to contradict her by
saying good afternoon" SO | bowed
and got out. Hap followed reluctant
ly. He wanted to see the practice be-
fore the game
Natalie kept US in suspense until
Mrs. Hazard and Laura came down.
and as Laura had to dress and didn't
hurry at that she appeared about the
time the last practice gong was sound
ing ar tho hall OrounAo
Il suppose reporters were here
this morning. Natalie asked finally.
Yes" answered Mrs Hazard. Il
saw them. It's the only way to get
rid of them. but l said nothing. I
sent them to YOU
Thanks" she cooed with exasperat-
ing slowness. Il saw them"
Hap began to glare through win
dow as Natalie seemed to be reflect
ing what further to say, and l shiv-
cred with pure nervousness.
Il told Them" she said at last. that
the bracelet was Enthusiastically lost;
also that I hadn't the slightest idea
where | lost it. 1t seemed the only
thing to do"
Then you really don't believe you
lost it," asked Laura.
MY dear girl. it really doesn't mat
ter what l think. 1t was the only
thing to do and l did It, l might add
that l had to be questioned this morn
ing by big. boorish policeman who
asked me all sorts of impertinent
things l didn't care to answer. I'd
rather lose fifty bracelets than have
to talk to him again."
Hap moved in the direction OF the
door, and winked at me to follow. but
sat still, not knowing just what to
do.
IT'S hardly fair to insinuate, Ma.
talie," Laura said. III you think
you've been robbed you ought to say
so and find out who robbed you"
Cocoon! The police!" Natalie
gasped. Il can't find out who robbed
me without answering a lot Of dread
full questions, in which case I'd rather
not know. l insisted that l lost the
bracelet at the Abercrombies and the
one at Mrs. Loring's because l didn't
choose to answer them, and this must
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larger gallery for the paintings he had
collected than was afforded by the
! town house. and as the wing caught
the southwest breeze the family had
promptly taken possession. Mrs. Haz-
| ard was next to me this time with a
| small corridor between, while Laura
| was at one corner, Hap at the other.
on the lap back, then John Crownin-
| shield; and Natalie, who was to be
with us all summer, was almost op-
posite me.
Laura took me on a tour of inspec-
ton through the house. 1t had all
sorts of curious step-ups here and
| step-downs there, hooks at unex-
pected places, where an architects
fancy had seemed to run riot, and.
while charming, was most confusing.
l couldn't always find my way back
to the wing.
May l put smudge on the WALTZ
| asked Laura one day when she final
ly had guided me Alright.
Heavens, MOI" she exclaimed.
You'll spoil the fun. It's awfully SIM
pie when you get used to It,"
She tried to show me just how the
wing joined the house, that our floor
was half a story higher on account OF
the picture gallery above being a
story and half. or something Of the
sort, and the whole business having
to fit the roof line; consequently we
always had to come up halfway or
down halfway, according to which
floor we were on. Goodness! / know
now how you do it, but I've never real
ly understood how l do do 1t. She
pushed open the doors to several
suites, telling me who was to be
where for the summer. We came to
the end of the main hallway, and she
wriggled an expressive forefnger.
"Sh-h-h-h! This is to be the dukes"
she said, for Mrs. Hazard had man
aged to jerk him from the water
much to the chagrin of the other an
glers. especially Mrs. Henry Dyke
man. Its really two suites, but we
hope it will look like one. l hope he
won't keep the man with the gold
lace stationed outside the door
don't believe our American humor
could quite stand that
We laughed and tip-toed in. ] was
curiously Interested in the dainty blue
and white furnishings which were to
be the background of a really truly
duke for the summer. passed
through a succession Of rooms until
came to one with an unbroken view
of the ocean. l parted the curtains
and looked out.
why, there's our wing again."
exclaimed. my window"
Now. don't you go making eyes at
His Grace, Loulie." she admonished.
Il suppose, really, those rooms OF
yours should be Natalie's. since Hap
turned my back on her. fearful of
those thoughts she said out loud.
Il suppose you know" she con-
tinued to my back, Il hear that gravel
on your window every morning."
~ don't see how you could do 9TH
erwise," I retorted. Il don't see why
everybody In the neighborhood doesn't
hear it."
Natalie doesn't" she laughed, but
perhaps she doesn't want to hear it,
since Hap"
Il suppose you know" l interrupt
ed. that l only get up to stop the
racket. He beats me every morning
every morning. I've been thinking he
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1913-12-05
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Partisan Sage, scientific prepare
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Apply Partisan Sage and the effect is
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tonics known.
Get i 80 cent bottle from Divers
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needs it. adyt
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NEWS NOTES.

In mastery address to the assem-
bled Houses OF the National Congress
President Wilson urged many legislative
reforms. He advocated national direct
primaries for the nomination Of Presi-
dental candidates; early action on rural
credit legislation; Alaskan railways,
antitrust laws, currency and many
other important measures. He declared
that there never would be peace in
America until Gen. Huerta surrenders
his usurped authority in Mexico and
that the United States would continue
itr policy Of waiting for the power of
the man who is merely military die
tator to crumble.
The United States Supreme Court
Monday upheld the validity Of the rates
fixed by the Kentucky State Railroad
Commission, denying the Louisville a.
Nashville Railroad Company an iniunc-
ton against the rate-making powers OF
the commission in the litigation con-
corning maximum rates on grain and
other commodities fixed August 10,
1910. The rates were made under the
McChord law.
That she was frightened by threats Of
her brother-in-law, Hugh Atchison, that
he would XIII her IL she told Of an as
sault committed the week before and
that she fired the shot that killed him,
without looking, was the declaration Of
Miss May Copeland, on trial at May
field, KY, with Lueian Turk fol- kill
ing Copeland.
Seven generals Of the Mexican Fed
eral army sent peace commission to
Gen. Villa, the rebel leader at Juarez,
with terms Of surrender. Several thou
sand persons, including some Of the
weaIthiest in Mexico. are fleeing from
Chihuahua toward the border Of the
United States, it was reported
Madison r. AIdrich, Poughkeepsie
contractor, testified at the John Doe III
quiry ii New York that be had been
forced TO give up 81 500 as condition
to getting bis pay from the State High
way Department for a road which be
built.
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NUMBER SEVEN.

Mr.. and Mrs. McGaugh we're week
! end guests OF relatives in Mount Zion
neighborhood.
Miss Grace Hall was the Wednesday
night guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Will Bell
in Union City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hunt Roper attended
church at Berea Thanksgiving.
Mrs. w. G. Hogan and daughter,
Grace, Of Riyes, visited Mrs. Hogan Is
sister Mrs. Clinton shipp, the latter
part Of the week.
Mr.. Bob Cbilders has returned from
visit to Oklahoma.
Miss Mary Fields has returned from
Murray, KY, after a few months visit
with her grandmother.
Miss Lucille Browder, OF Fulton, KY,
was first Of the week guest of Mrs
Walter Alexander
Mr.. John Blake Carlton, OF Dresden,
Sundayed with his cousin, Layce Avery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Blake and son, Frank,
and Mr.. Stuart. Of Paris, motored over
"Wednesday and we're the guests Of Mr..
and Mrs. Jim Olive.
DIR. and Mrs. Maddox, Mr.. and Mrs.
Olive and daughter, Cecil, and their Wis
itors motored to the lake Friday with
the assistance OF Mr.. Parrish.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Bryan we're week
end guests Of their daughter, Mrs. Jeff
Kee, at Ripley.
Messrs. Billy Jolley, Bob Fowlkes,
Claud Wilson and sister, Pearl, OF near
Fulton, spent Thanksgiving and stayed
over Sunday with the Misses Ship.
Mr.. Lee Maddox has moved his fam
lily to the farm.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oryille Sanders have
moved to Rector, Ark, to make their
future home. They were accompanied
by Mr. Yves Bell.
Bro. Pace, Of TrimbIe. preached at
Crittendon Grove Sunday and was the
guest Of his sister, Mrs Stockton
Mr.. and Mrs. Lebron ClImet are at
home from RnIeford.
Mr. Grady Chitwood was in Ripley
lass week on business.
Mr. Carmi Davis is in Irimble fora
few days. DAISIES.
Although employers Of $50 union
teamsters have agreed 70 the demands
Of the union, the leaders Of the strik-
ing teamsters in indianapolis refused
70 allow the men to return to work.
There wss considerable disorder, but
the police easily handled the situation
and made many arrests.
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SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
Mrs. Berryhill, Editor.

Telephone 40. kindly report as early aseuo
venient.
The Bride Elect
Miss Margaret Sanders. Of Nashville,
bridesmaid, win be the guest Of the
bride elect, Miss Mary Andrews, who is
to be married to Mr.. J. G. Griffith on
the 18th inst. Among the entertain
ments for the prenuptials will be sachet
shower given by Mrs B. C. Sullivan on
the afternoon Of the 18th inst. from 3
to 5 O'Clock. Another will be miscel-
laneous shower given by Miss Katharine
Mays, also bridesmaid, on Wednesday
afternoon, the 10th. Miss Geneyieve
Mailing. the maid Of honor, will give
rehearsal supper on the eve Of the
wedding, the 10th inst, all in honor Of
the Grifiith-Andrews wedding.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1913-12-05

NJ. Glenn and family, T. A. Prather,
ST., and 7. A. Prather, Jr., and families,
DIR. P. w. Prather and family, Mr.. An
drew Burrus and family, Miss Louise
Mcconnell, Of Roswell, New Mexico;
Mrs. r. G. Prather and daughter, Of
Blytheville, Ark, Mr.. and MIS-. Dan
Glenn and son, Rev. ]. E. Stuart, Mrs.
Roulhac, Mrs. ?. Y. White, Mrs. Nan
Gardner, Mrs. T. B. Reeves, Mrs. NJ. J..
Cary.
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Virginia Niles. The dining room was
beautifully decorated in potted plants.
The table was spread with handsome
lace covor. In the center was placed a
silver waiter Of fruits. Further decora-
ton was the birthday cake, which held
the significant number Of burning ta-
pers. Edith received many pretty gifts
from her little friends upon this the
happiest day Of her life.
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Andcrson-P Peoples.

Mr.. Sam Peoples, now located in the
dispatcher's service at Murphysboro,
H., was here this week, going to Gard
ner to attend his sisters marriage to
Mr.. Kennett Anderson, which took
place at the home OF the brides parents
Wednesday afternoon at 8 o'clock. The
bride has a number of warm friends in
Union City. She was for time en-
gagged as office assistant with Mailing
Keiser Hardware Co. and very charm
ing and popular young lady. Congratu-
lations are from her Union City friends.
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Miss Edith Rlewer entertained twenty
Of her little friends Friday evening in
honor OF her birthday. Two contest
games were participated in, one pea
nut hunt, in which Margaret Curtin
found the largest number. Her prize
was a pretty doll Apples put in a pool
we're taken out with the mouth. The
prize, box OF candy, was won by Miss
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Birthday.

Mrs. w. E. Cartwright entertained
Tuesday afternoon in honor Of her
mothers seyenty-fourth birthday. A
limited number OF old friends we're
present. Talks Of pioneer days Of our
county and city we're discussed by Mrs.
S. A. Harrison. A splendid feast was
prepared by the kind hostess, which
was thoroughly enjoyed by those fortu-
nate enough to be among the favored
guests.
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United Charities.

Officers OF the association elected last
week were w. /, White, president, and
Joe Prieto, secretary-treasurer. A small
collection was taken at the church and
the general collection will be taken by a
subscription committee later on.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1913-12-05

WANTED-A good home in Union
City by woman with ten-months' old
baby. Baby no trouble at all. Must
be strictly up-to-date people; no other
need answer. For information call at
The Commercial office, or phone Sold,
care Of +. A. Jones, Union City Route
Five. Mrs. ANNIE SHEFFIELD.
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Family Reunion.

Mrs. G. V. Mcdaniel was surprised
yesterday by her children and grand
children, who came in to pay her an
anniversary visit, bringing with them
some very luscious and tempting articles
for dinner, as well as a number of nice
presents. There, we're quite number
OF relatives and friends present and a
reunion dinner, most delightful oc-
casion, was enjoyed.
OF the relatives present were Mrs j.
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Congress ended the extraordinary SEES
sion which began April Z and settled
down to the regular long session which
is expected to last we'll into next sum-
mer. Assurances are made that Repub-
Iicans would not fillibuster on the pend
ing Currencp Bills.
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Elks Memorial Service.

The annual Elks Memorial Service
will be held at the lodge room in Union
City Sunday, December Z, at 8 O'Clock
p. M, with eulogy and music by local
members. Everybody cordially invited,
BY order Of the Exalted Ruler.
]. B. ANDERSON.
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FOR SALE--Old poplar lumber. See
Mrs. Susie Lowe, 430 Main street, oppo-
site Morris Block. 35-4tpd
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1913-12-05

FOR SALE-A nice mantle folding
bed cheap. Phone 621 35-tf
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We want lot OF geese and will pay
7ac pound for full feathered and 61c
for picked geese for the next two weeks.
Phone 500 or 697.
7-tf DTETZEL PRODUCE Co.
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Review club.


The Review Club will meet Deem
Der with Miss Willie Belle Mays.
The third act Of "0thello" will be
reeited with the following questions:
Give substance Of scene first.
Give second scene.
SCENE THREE.
Was Emilia honest in her devotion to
Desdemona, or was she in league with
IagoS
Would it have been better for Camio
had be remained when Othello camein2
Did 0thello intend to reinstate Camio,
or did he pretend it to satisfy Desde-
mona?
Did 0thello realize at this time that
his love for Desdemona would cool2
Why was 0thello so deceived in Iago?
Did Desdemona's deception Of her
father make Othello more easily dis
trust her?
Note how Othello's suspicious vanish
in Desdemona's presence.
SCENE FOUR.
Did OthelIo really mean that there
was a charm in the handkerchief, or
was he trying Desdemona?
Why did Desdemona try to deceive
Othello about the handkerchief being
lost?
Why was Blanca introduced in this
scene OF act four?
Give substance Of scene first.
Was there news in the letter that
aroused Othello's anger2
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1913-12-05

TURKEYS WANTED-AIso other
kinds Of poultry. We buy II months
in the year. Call us over phone or
come to see us when in town.
oct3-3m w. G. REYNOLDS.
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Coal and wood delivered promptly by
the Union City Ice & Coal Co.