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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-09-24
pis.z Returning Home.

MADRID, Sept, "a General Por-
forio Diaz, former president of Mexico,
today was on his way home. ending an
exile of nearly two and one-half years,
according to information reaching
here. Diaz is said TO have sailed late
yesterday from Saintander, Spain, for
Mexico aboard the Espange. The slain
President Madero exiled Diaz on May
81, 1911, and since that time the die
tator who is eightythree years old,
has spent most of his time in France
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-09-24
Gloom at Wisconsin,

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
MADISON, Wis, Sept. "a Coach
Juneau, trying to form new back
field for the Badgers, saw more gloom
clouds today when he learned that
Cummings, scphmore touted for one
of the vacant places will be out Of the
game for at least two weeks with a
back.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-09-24

Mr.. Towne will assume his duties
as manager Of the Keokuk Industrial
Association on October 15, coming
here from Council Bluffs, la. Mr..
Towne has been secretary of the
Council Bluffs Commercial club and
had made splendid record in that
city He also visited Keokuk at the
time of the Iowa State Manufacturers
convention and made a splendid i'm
Towne has a wide acquaintance
throughout Iowa. Mr.. Towne is mar
ried and has one child.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-09-24

will be $780, The college year is thin
ty-six weeks. There are larger mum
Der who can be accommodated for
$3.50 and $3.50 q year. All the rooms
are completely furnished including
window curtains. bedding and bed-lin
en- but not toilet linen.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-03-21
NOTICE.

TO OWNERS OF PROPERTY IN Paw
ING DISTRICTS NUMBERS ONE
~ AND TWO (2):
Under the recent decision Of the Court
Of Civil Appeals III the matter Of the in
junction against the City Of Brownsville.
restraining the collection Of paving az
Scssmcnts against property and the
owners thereof, i'll the various Districts
Of the City. said injunction was dis
missed leaving the City at liberty to pro
cccd i'm the matter and to complete the
unfinished paving in the two Districts
uncompleted.
1t il, the policy Of the City to complete
the paving in Districts Two (2) and
Three 81, and AS much more ~ possible
from the Paving Bond Issue. bat in or
der to proceed further the City must
have funds to be derived from abutting
property owners in the various districts
under assessments as heretofore prOvid-
ed for.
Certificates have been issued against
all the property in Districts One 1)
and Two (2). and are now in the hands
Of the City Collector of Taxes. These
Certificates provide fOr the payment Of
- thereof IN cash. and the balance i'm
four equal annual installmcntS mt 4 per
cent interest and provide that failure
TO make the cash payment, or any install
ment when due, will mature the total
amount Of Indebtedness; they also pro
vide for 10 per cent as attorneys fees
and all costs Of collection. if placed i'm
the hands Of an attorney for collection
after maturity.
# the cash payments Of 10 above men
toned are not paid on or before April
|, next, all Certificates upon which such
payments are not made Will be declared
due in full and placed III the hands of
attorneys for collection.
All persons desiring to pay Crrtif-
Gates in full. or on or before April /.
next. will be allowed 4 liberal discount
TO be fixed by the City Council at its
regular meeting Oh the 9th inst.
Witness Il hands at Brownsville.
Texas. this March DIST. A. u. 1913.
A. y. COLE.
Mayor.
n. A. KINDER.
City Attorney. 3-21-tf
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-03-21
MANY LEAVE MONTERREY.
BATTLE FEARED THERE TODAY.
CARRANZISTAS THREATENING
TO ATTEMPT TO TAKE CITY.

Emetcrio F. Soils arrived in the city
last night from Monterrey and will leave
this afternoon for San Antonio. Mr..
Soils stated to 4 Herald reporter that
his reason for leaving Monterrey was
due 10 the conditions which exist there.
Day before yesterday" he said, Il
large force Of CarranZistaS demanded the
surrender Of the city and they gave I'm
i'll midnight last night for the federal
forces to cvacuatc the city. The garri-
son did not send any answer 10 the rebel
chief and, instead began preparations 10
give battle. The streets were b%arricaded
with sacks Of cement and guns were
mounted on the taIleSt buildings in the
city and the cathedral. From All ap-
pearanccs it was feared there would DC
a battle there today. AS soon as General
LOjerO received the demand Of surrender
he wired General Trucy Aubert to come
to his aid. A great many living iii Mon
tcrrcY are leaving the city"
"A great many were unable to purchase
tickets the night Mr.. Soils left. on ac-
count of the railroad company refusing
checks. the banks being closed. and the
Would-bc passengers being unable to SCI
cure money elsewhere. Mr.. Soils stated
that he expected to remain in San An
tonic until conditions had taken a De
cidCd change for the better.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-03-21
JUAREX BIRTHDAY.

The custom house. post Office, and
other government buildings were closed
today in honor Of the 10Th anniversary
Of Bcnito Juarcz, the great Mexican pat
riot and statesman.
BeniO Juarcz, was born IL the city Of
OaXaca, March p, 1896, and was aSSasS-
mated in Mexico City. Oh July 18th 1872.
He was the promUlgator Of the Reform
Laws of Mexico"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-03-21
EASTER EGG FROLIC-

The ladies III charge Of the Charity
Home will give an Easter Egg Hunt at
Fort Brown Saturday afternoon from
two to Six o'clock. Admission, > cents.
which will include eggs. Easter baskets
and candies. Prizes will be offered for
the ones finding the golden EGG and the
silver egg, and also the one finding the
most eggs. Bring the children. An af-
tcrnoon full Of pleasure il promised
them. Help raise funds for this worthy
cause. Let this he your Easter offering.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-03-21
WILL IMPROVE STREETS.

Two alcohol victims were arraigned
before Judge Cclaya Of the corporation
court this morning on charges Of iut0Xi
cation and were fined one dollar and
costs. AS they were unable to pay their
fines, they were sentenced to work them
out on the streets.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-03-21

Post ErchaRGc - Private Charles
Branch Of Troop n. 1lth Cavalry has
opened 2 post exchange in the gymnasium
building At the post. The exchange al
lows the boys to provide themselves with
dclicacies to 90 with the regular mess
and also such necessities rs smoking to-
bacco cigars etc.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-03-21

Way Locate Hcrc-C. II. Travis and two
sisters. Misses Malvina and Elizabeth
Travis Of Chicago who have been spend
ing the winter in Brownsville. have start
on their way home. They will make sever
al stops i'll Texas. ana a few days i'm New
Orleans, arriving in Chicago about the
first Of May. They express themselves as
being greatly pleased with their stay in
our city and there is a possibility that
they will locate here a little later on.
They are the type Of citizens Brownsville
people axe pleased to have cast their
lot with them, and their return will be
gladly welcomed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-03-21

Any receipt out Of my cash register,
showing cash purchase Of $500 or more,
is good for a ten cent reserved seat in
any theatre il Brownsville. When the
smaller purchase aggregate the sum Of
$500 OF more, exchange the receipts At
my store for 4 theatre ticket-JOIIN +.
RUTLEDGE-Adv.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-03-21

ImprompfH DaHcc-A few Of the young
CT set held an impromptu dance at IIink-
iey'S hall last night. It is expected that
now that lent is over the dancing school
Will DC revived and the regular weekly
dances Will recommcncc.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-03-21

licensed ~ Wcd-Thc following mar
riagc licenses were issued today by the
county clerk. Amclio Morales and Moves
hernandez. Alexandra Mcdrano and Mar
in ROSalCS.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-03-21
FIRE! FIRE! r

In these days it certainly behooyes us to
select our Insurance policies with care
and discrimination. The best indem-
nifty is easily the cheapest. | represent
only strong Old line companies.
GILMORE :. GRIDER
AT B'ylle Bank 4 Trust 90. Phone 222
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-03-21

FOR SALE-CloSe in farm; well i'm
proved; On drainage ditch: near
switch; price $3.50 per acre. Box
223 City. 3-2l-7t
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-03-21

Increase Erprcas Forcc-On account
Of the ports Of Laredo, Eagle Pass and
Fl Paso being closed, the Wells Fargo
and company officials Will transfer q
couple Of bill clerks and a customs brok-
e. % this city IA order hat the handling
Of express may be facilitated. Manager
r. 4. OBrien Of the Ga Mexicana dc
Express 5. :. ia Mexico City, has also
ordered that extra bill clerks and a Gus
toms broker be sent to MatamOros.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-03-21

Tar ANScSSOF RctWWS-COmty Tax
Collector George Champion and his as
siStant CaSimiro TamayO have returned
from q trip through the county where
they have been assessing property.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-03-21

IHjUrCd WriSt-MaStcr Lambert Cain.
the capable young editor Of the High
School Review, ~ carrying his left arm
in a sling, nursing i cracked bone i'll
the forearm. which resulted from 4 some
what too strenuous participation in ath-
letic sports Il few days ago.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-03-21

Mrs. Randall Of Detroit. Mich, and
Miss Harrison of Cerralvo, Mexico, are
in the city today the guests Of their
friends. DR.. and Mrs. III. l.. ID. Kirkham.
They leave this afternoon for Detroit.
where Miss Harrison will spend some
time rs the guest of Mrs. Randall. Both
arrived in Brownsville last night from
Monterrey.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-03-21

Try 3in1-that home made bread.
Fresh rye and graham bread daily.
Union Bakery. Phone 14l-frec delivery.
-Adv321-2Gt
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-03-21

MANHATTAN SHIRTN-Known as
the bcSt-thc best known: $50 to $500.
at the BOLLACK STORE.-Adv.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-03-21

Girc- your orders for Easter Eggs to
the WomdR's Exchange. Phone %
or 800.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-03-21
Ellz 1HEEAlll
" zlI5HAIE6s$ 81
TONIGHT

UNA OF THE SIERRAS- She's a hum
mcr and can do things.
VALUE RECEIVED-Wcstcrn drama.
SLATE INDUSTRY.
SUITORS AND SUITCASES-Lubin
comedy.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-03-21

AguStin Fi2eroa arrived i'll the city
last night on 4 short business trip from
RIO Bravo.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-03-21

T'ro inch post brass beds, guaranteed
not TO tarnish and insured, SGD, $500
and up to 5000. Cheaper to buy than
iron beds. Walker Hancock Co.,
Wholesale and Retail.-Adv.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-03-21

Mrs. II. "A. White ana sister. Miss
WhittlcScy, Of Itaymondvillc, are i'll the
city, doing SOM Easter shopping. They
are guests Of the Misses Kimball.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-03-21

J. b. Smith Of Tampico was among the
arrivals last night over the National
lines and is a guest at the san Carlos
hotel.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-03-21

Easter cdRdics, HOrcIticS and cards al
Palace of SweetS.-Adv. 3-1S-5
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-03-21

II. +. Lane is in the city from Monte
ChiSto. He ~ registered at the Miller no
tel.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-03-21

J0rn II. Hardin Of San Benito, il
among the visitors from up the Valley
today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-03-21
CITY NEWS
:.s Z. : so ne ~ Y r.r.- = :: = : .r. 80 :-:rs .s- ~.

;%- = :. =: 80 u -:- g: - 80 s.- :. . : :@:- :-: :-.- :-:@ $500. ~. ::
Any receipt out Of my cash register,
showing cash purchase of $500 or more.
is good for a ten rent reserved seat in
any theatre i'll Brownsville. When the
smaller purchase aggregate the sum Of
$500 or more, exchange the receipts at
my store for 4 theatre ticket-JOI!N +.
RUTLEDGE-Ady.
Increase Erpycss Forcc-On account
OF the ports Of Laredo, Eagle Pass and
Fl PasO being closed, the Wells Fargo
and company officials will transfer a
couple Of bill clerks and a customs br0k
e. % this city il order that The handling
Of express may be facilitated. Manager
e. 4. OBrien Of the Ga Mcxicana dc
Express 5. s. il Mexico City, has also
ordered Ihat extra bill clerks and Il Gus
toms broker be sent TO MatamOros.
YrO inch post brass beds, guaranteed
not to tarnish and insured, $12.75, $500
and up to 5000. Cheaper to buy than
iron beds. Walker Bros Hancock Co.,
Wholesale and Retail.-Adv.
BouRd For NCrico-Jack VI. Davis, a
we'll known business MAJ Of Mexico City
passed through Brownsville yesterday
from the north, and left this morning
for Mexico City. Mr.. Davis il the pro
prict0r of the largest v%ulcanizing plant
in the republic Of Mexico and is the sole
agent for the Prest-o-litc Illuminating
system for automobiles.
Bug your Faster Eggs at the Woman's
ErchdHge.
BCdHiitHl electric mission table lamps
ut each. 1915 up. Everything i'll oddities.
novelties, etc, suitable for birthday and
wedding presents. See our windows.
Walker BroS-Hancock CO.-Adv.
Rifles To Meta drill Will be held
tonight at the arnory for the members
of the Brownsville Rifles and the cleo
ton of officers which has been postponed
several times Will be held. All members
Of the company who fail to appear for
drill will be fined one dollar.
For the latest mdgGciHcS call at the
Palace Of Successfully. 3-1S-15t.
We WW Scrrc ARMOUR CELEBRATE
GRAPE JUICE FREE to every one
Saturday, March p, 1913. The Browns
vile Grocery Company.-Adv.
VIII Rcsidc Hcrc-Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Wright, who came here recently
from Iowa, will make their home in this
city. They will occupy the residence on
Washington and 18th heretofore 0cclI-
pied by Judge and Mrs. Noah Allen.
who are removing from Brownsville.
the str0r rithom q tIau-made by
blum and Koch in New York-sold by
BOLLACK STORE il Brownsville.
Split, Sennit and Bangkoks.-Adv.
Piano tuning. If your piano needs tun-
ing telephone Al. have had % years
continuous experience with some Of the
largest music houses ii the +. :. | alb
S%olutely guarantee al my work to be sat
iSfactory or | make no charge. Located
permanently at 10 Elizabeth street. Tel.
~.
InjUrCd UriSt-Mastcr Lambert Cain,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-03-21

II. ID. Jones arrived i'll the city last
night from Mexico City and IL staying at
Tie Miller hotel.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-03-21

Mr.. and Mrs. II. KcrStcn IF Spring
Ield. ILL.,, are among the visitors i'll tho
city from the north today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-03-21

Piano tuning. If your piano needs tun-
ing telephone III. | have had % years
continuous experience with some Of the
largest music houses il the I. :. ! alb
S%olutely guarantee al my work to be sat
iSfactory or | make no charge. Located
permanently at 10 Elizabeth street. Tel.
III.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-03-21

B0uHd For NCric0-.Jack VI. Davis, a
we'll known business man Of Mexico City
passed through Brownsville yesterday
from the north, and left this morning
for Mexico City. Mr.. Davis il the pro
prietor of the largest ~yulcanizing plant
in the republic Of Mexico and is the sole
agent for the Prest-O-litc Illuminating
system for automobiles.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-03-21

BcdHjtHI electric mission table lamps
at each. 1915 up. Everything i'll oddities.
novelties, etc, suitable for birthday and
wedding presents. See our windows.
Walker BrOS-IIancock CO.-Adv.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-03-21

Buy yoHr Easter Eggs at the WOmdn'>
E.rchdHge.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-12
MADCAP
BY GEORGE GIBBS
wing by the Author
SYNOPSIS OF PRECEDING CHAPTERS

,CuAI Made apof
II fortune and a and
Ilaa
oftsty the tnhci OF
Ilyas to
,h,II.n aaintrl I Olga
tilut taus t pt
ebuh her use o
Jus herself "ar"ned there
Nay 4 three oIhs
luc tfcnA He rcnia
it,rN khan 1uoTrlU r ,
aand her
r,nlIfp Senate ward Ncryg
ng aHai track
crak
oLt hin md
p6mmUl Jal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-12

the end made shift to use the har- Even Clar'sa J"
monica too up. eyins the "'
Then followed "The Marseiaise eontemptuo''
That was easier. The air had swing
to it, and she managed both the
drum and the cymbals. But it was "A
warm work, and she stopped for awhile rosy CIV
What do you Think aid
"Oh magnificent! Yvonne Deschamps- VI ~ GJ
SieuyS et Danes Queen of the Lyric World, the MSci
Century, Artist by appointment to the President OF '
Francase the Crowned Heads of Europe ITO" W.
beautifully. And you-what will you do;
"I-oh | will pass the hat. mi
She laughed. $780, you intend to live IN luxury AZ
No, thank you Monsieur Philidor. I'm dong my n
shall do yours III trouble you to keep your "oiu'
paint portraits at two francs a head.
81 didn't really intend
"You shall keep your promise, she insisted.
But Hernia, ! ,o
There are no butts !" she broke in. y moile.'' =
dulged in some fine phrases at the expense OF my Sl
look to yours. Wen have an honest partnership "' y
nership or well have no partnership Is
He rubbed his head refectivey. "Oh, III 20 IT,
he said at last. . oaLi
She laughed at him, and resumed her practSns' lin
notable improvements her first attempts, .Hu
Michel" "Au claire de Ia Lune,' and lie Roi D'S
repertoire. ,,;,ane
"Where on earth did you learn all that he aSKeu
AT school-in Paris
and the mandolin"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-12

AN7 Hernia said at last
@NA ~ He nodded. Are YOU souy?'
"A A1I NO. not in the least I'm more aston
RMH ishcd than ything else at the ridiculous
ESNZ simplicity OF my emancipation. Icstcr-
&QSSS day at this hour | was a highly respect
able If slightly pampcrcd person, with a
shrewd sense Of my own Importance IN the economic
and social scheme; today I'm bipcd, an instinct
on legs with nothing to recommend me but an amiaDle
disposition and an abnormal appetite.
you've made progress, he laughed lazlly "YeSter-
day YOU spcd knowingly Of devil wagons You weren't
even bpcd III admit its something to have dscov
cred the possession Of legs.
81 do And its something more to have discovered
the possession Of an appetite.
and still something more to discover means to
CRAFTY it, he gruntcd.
If he sought to ntimidate her. he failed OF his object
for She only laughed at him. "Oh, shall not Sarve
Presently YOU shall hear practise with my orchestra
lust now my friend, I'm delightfully."- sleepy to
think OF doing anything else.
"Sleep, then.
He laid his coat the rock and she sank back upon
it-but not to close her eyes. They were turned on
squadron Of clouds that sailed in the wide bay between
the forest and the hilltop Markham, leaning on an
elbow, pulled at his pipe in silence. She turned her
head and looked at him.
ITS curious she began and then paused
"What is curious!
She laughed. Curious with what little ceremony
threw mVSclt mercy; curious tldt you We Dccn
so tolerant with me; curious that-you've no curl
oSty'
81 never believe in being curious he laughed
@When you're ready you'll tell me, and not before
about what
"About young Armiscad for instance.
1--WE disagreed. He insisted on marrying me-
"That was tacess Of him.
"You know it was only trial engagement, and it
waS-a trial to both Of u.s.
Markham grnned. you've relieved my mind Of one
burden at least" he said. Il like Reggie. He's nice
boy. But | haven't any humor to find him poking
around in these bushes with a shotgun
"Oh there's danger of that, she replied, de
mutely obivious OF his humor. Reggie and have
parted
Marlham's eyes were turned upon the clouds
"Thats rather pity-in way, he said quietly Il
thought YOU quite suited to each other But
then" and he surprised a curious look in her eyes
you going marry Reggie YOU see, YOU couldn't
be herc-and should be the loser
Il don't that that would have made the slightest
difference, she replied rather tartly provided had
not married him
"Oh don't you?' he finished with a smile
"No, | don't. And don't believe you when YOU say
that you think Reggie and suited to each other;
because YOU thought the kind of girl to be salts
fled with Reggie, you wouldn't have thought it worth
while TO make a vagabond Of me-
His brows drew downward al haven't made a vaga-
bond OF you-not yet
9tl, culs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-12

She examined his face steadily. you mean-that
YOU don't believe me TO be sincere?
He didn't reply at once. Il won't bubble with YOU
Hernia, he said in a moment. you've paid me a
pretty compliment by coming with me out here but
I'm not going to let blind my judgment You were
hopelesSly bored-back there. You've admitted It,
You elt the need Of other form OF amusement; 50
YOU chose this. That's all
Hernia Strengthened and sat with her hands caSped
round her knees. looking at vacancy. That's unkind
Of YOU" She said quietly
81 don't mean it to be unkind" he went softly.
Il don't deny the genuineness Of your impulse. But
YOU mustn't forget that you and have grown up in
different schools. I'm selfish in my way as YOU in
yours. choose this life because love better than
anything else because it's my idea Of contcntment.
I've approached it thoughtfuly and with great deal
Of respect as result OF some years of patient and
ccssiu experiment with other forms Of existence. That's
the reason I'm little jealous for it, little suspicious
of your sudden conversion.
"You have no right TO doubt my sincerty-not yet
she said.
NO." slowly, mot yet. I'm only warning you that
ii isn't going to be easy, warning you that YOU will be
placed in positions that may be unpleasant you,
when our relations may be questioned
"Ive considered that quickly. I'm prepared for
that. | will do what is required Of me-
He took her hand and held it for a moment in his
own; but she would not look at him.
"Hermia-"
what, Phiidor?
you're not angry!
Not in the least. I'm not fool
SUDDENLY she sprang down the rock away from
~ him. and before he knew what she was about had
fastened her orchestra round her and was making
the air hideouS with sound. He sat up swinging his
long legs over the edge of the rock watching her. and
laughing at the futile efforts of her members achieve
a concert. Even Clarissa stopped her grazing long
enough to look up, erect, eying the musician in
grave surprise and then with a contemptuouS frt of
her tail went with her repast.
Everyone knows a donkey has soul for music
laughed Hernia, i'll breathleSs pause between eff
forts.
Meaning me?'
Meaning both OF YOU said Hernia wait a mo-
ment'
She tuned her mandolin, and, neglccting the har-
monica in a moment drew forth some chords and then
sang:
SIR e pout dIugnon
Lon ddnSe. ron ddnSe
SIR le pont dAvignon
Lon ddnSe en- rond-
and then, after pause with an elaborate curSy to
CariSSa:
Les bednr mesSieWS font CONNIE Ga
II pHiS CONNIE ca.
~The Pont d'Avignon?' he laughed with delight.
"Bravo, Yvonne!"
snow perhaps you'll believe in me-"
81 do | will-until the end of Timel" he cried.
"Once more now, with the drum oblgato"
She obeyed, and found it difficult because every
time her elbows struck the drum her fingers flew from
the mandolin. But she MANAGED IL at last and in