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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-10-23

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 II arose.
He listened; slowly in his eyes that
light that demanded-claimed, as It
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 l, master Of ships
and men. should not be master OF my
self! But had not expected 10 be
alone with your Ladyship. and" a
shadow Of smile crossed the strong.
reckless face, your Ladyship can
weigh the prOyocation! II the excuse
will not serve, J have none other to
offer Certainly vii I retract moth
ing What's said, Is said. and-no lies
will unsay IT,"
He Looked at the water; the tide
was nearly In; he turned. She would
never sec 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? II might be. in time. she
would condone hts presumption, when
his presence would no longer vex heri
He was going one way: she. another.
soon. with
"You-you are mistakep, Monsieur!"
Ny lady's tone was tremulous.
Mistaken"
"The-Marquig de Beauvillers left
last night on fishing bark"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-10-23
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 PedroS replied the Spaniard;
Hernandez, Rodriguez de villanoya,
Count OF Malaria. Knight Santiago
and Alcantara," 81 am very sorry"
replied the landlord. shutting the
window, but have not rooms
enough in my house for all the gem
tlemen you have mentioned.-Life.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-10-23

Left" abruptly no WHEEL
Why" She did not answer You
mean?" Before the sudden swift ques-
ton that shone from his eyes. hers
fell.
Speak" lie 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 new
light in her eyes met the fash Of his.
MY LADY," he cried. bewildered for
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 1t SO hard to believer"
THAT you love me? That seem no
longer your enemy?"
MY enemy? You? Who risked so
much-saved my life! All. no. no! Do
you not remember" softly, he, too
said-'Forget!'
81 only remember have long loved
you'll For me have you ever been the
princess-who dwelt in the clouds--in
a palace, enchanted" Her face
changed. THAT saddens you! For.
give mel"
1T seems like a dream-that life,
thenl All made up Of llghtness and
gaiety; courtiers and fine Mosques.
until" Beneath the bright gold OF
her hair, my lady's brow knit.
"Until?"
Nay; know not until-just when!
Only, for long, | seem to have lived in
a world, unreal and false. Last night,
when If the garden. felt stified. This
marriagel Arranged-for what?" She
made quick gesture. The words
came-had 10 come-though they hurt
my lords pride; touched his vanityl
Nothing deeper! 1t was gone. Be
sides"
My lady stopped. Go on!" he urged
his voice eager.
THAT is all. At least, all I would
acknowledge to myself, then"
And now" His arm frightened; he
held my lady close. "Now?"
Her lips lifted though silent. mads
answer In the abandonment of the mo
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-10-23

over the neck OF rock, but he con.
tinued to stand between IL and hes
Il have heard the story in all its de-
tails; all that passed at the Mount.
while Nanette 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
st. Ranulphe. knowing"
You are sure!" she interrupted
quickly. at wasn't long ago you were
sure 1t was who betrayed you. and"
Il was wrong. then; but" his eyes
continued to meet hers. 81 am not
wrong now"
Behind her. my lady's hand closed
hard on the rock
Deny I'll" his voice went on. in
so many words!"
why should II" She caught her
breath quickly 81 denied something
TO you once, and you did not believe"
I'll believe you nowl"
Il should feel very much fattered, |
am sure; but after" A spark OF de-
fisnce 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 himl
His answer was unexpected; to her;
to himself. Perhaps 1t was the peas
ant-the untamed half-peasant--in his
blood that caused It; that made a sud.
den, unceremonious act, his replyl He
caught both her hands; drew her to
him. He knew she could never care
for him-she. the beautiful lady! But
he forgot himself fer 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
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-10-23

waves. the eyer-shlfting spots on q
vast map. and then, shaking of his
reverie. started 10 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 not
yet found. we're bent downward. only
10 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 a 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
It easy; only II called for certainty
and assurance on the part OF the one
that elected to take It. My lsdy's
light footstep was sure; although the
wind swept rather sharply there. she
held herself with confident poise.
while from the brown eyes shone
clear. steady light
Il 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 wanted to say.
and-and felt should have no other
chance to tell youl"
Had she read what was passing in
his brain, she would not have faced
him, 80 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. I had no opportunity. then,
to thank you for all that you did;
and so, do now-thank you, | mean!
Also" touch Gt prouder constraint
In her tone, Il appreciate your over
generous proposal through Pierre La.
roche; although, OF course" her fg-
ure very straight, Il could MOTT was
impossible-to entertain 1t. But I am
glad you we're able TO prove You will
understand-and," my lady ended
quickly, 81 thank you'll"
He looked at her long. 1T is who
am in your debit"
Your" Her brows lifted.
Yes"
"l--dont think quite understand.
In spite of herself and her resolution,
the proud eyes seemed TO shrink from
nameless something in his gaze.
Nor !! Nanette was talking with
me last night"
"Nauettel"
In words, direct, unequlvocal, he
told her what he had learned; and al
though my lady laughed. az at some
| thing absurd, and strove to maintain
an unvarying mien. his eyes chal-
lenged evasion; demanded truth! At
that moment the space where they
stood seemed, perhaps, too small; TO
hem her very closely in-too closely
as, drawing back. she touched the hard
rocky wall!
"Why?" Still endeavoring to regard
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-10-23

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 its end-the verge Of great rock
that projected out over the blue, sui
len sea. For some moments he stood
there, listening 10 the sounds In cav
erns helnw watching the snow-capDed
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-10-23

ment, tho past and all its vicissitudes
vanished; only the present held them
the present and the future. beautiful
as the horizon, now rosy 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 harbor.
(THE END
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-10-23

him as If the charge could only be pre-.
posterous, too unreasonable TO an
swer. she was. nevertheless. conscious
or the flame on her face-tacit refuta-
ton OF the cenialg In her eyes
"Why?" she repeated.
That is just what was asking my
sell when saw you. my Lady"
And. OF course. knowing there
could be no-that II was too senseless
The words she was searching for
JAILED her: she looked toward the natb
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-10-23
Remove Dead caroassss

Never allow the carcasses of birds
that have died to lie around and de.
cay. Either bury them good and deep
or, better still. burn them. II you have
no furnace or stove in which you
want TO burn them, saturate them
good with kerosene and set fire to
them. II you leave them uncovered
and allow them to decay, your whole
dock is liable to be stricken.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-10-23
indicated,

Il always knew John would grow
up to be a great help to u.s." said
the fond mother
Il haven't seen him do any regular
work yet" replied Farmer Corntossel.
Well, II you'll take notice, he's the
only person around the place who
knows how to teach the summer
boarders to do the tango and the tur-
key trot."
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-10-23

This is best mixed with boiled milk
buttermilk, sour milk or skim milk,
which, when thoroughly cooked, can
be mixed into the meals to make the
dry mash, and fed in boxes or troughs
once or twice OF day. In addition to
this, small amount Of green food.
the best of rye, clover or grass, NAV
be provided with good results.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-10-23
CHAPTER xxxiv-(con,lnu.d)

Pierre shook his head. mo. mon
apitaine! She will have none OF
hem. And you had heard her: A
1eat wrong was unintentionally,' she
scented the word, done the Selgneur
.esaurac by my father, which has
DIV been set right 1T has, ! as.
knted. and would have urged further
our proposal. when she stopped me-
speak no more Of this matter Twas
y she said: but-you should have
pen her face. and how her eyes
aone!"
The young man, looking down, made
% answer. IAN you are not salts
ed" continued Pierre. breach the
position TO my lady. yourself"
III" A look. half bitter, crossed
7e others dark face. Her fathers
nemy! Through whose servant, all
er nisfortunes came about! To re-
i've anew what must 30 often pass IN
er mindf"
well. well; no doubt you know best,
md, certes, now you remind me, she
I'd turn cold and distant when |
poke Of your coming. But let Idle
,rejudices enter into practical con-
lerrs-it's on a par-of all improvi-
Eence! Why, twas not long ago. abe
brought me n Jewel or two; Marie,
h seems, had foresight enough TO
match them before fleeing from the
aount, and begged me to take them
Ior our kindness. she said; which l
fid. seeing she would not have it 9TH
Arwise-nor let herself be regarded as
bne who could not pay. But to bust.
hess, mon capitaiDe!"
And thereafter, for some time, they.
Dr. rather, Pierre. talked; the others,
ave the Marquis. returned to the ship,
md only Nanettc, busy putting every.
hing TO rights. fingered in the room.
Al length. after papers had beea
signed and changed hands. the con.
gersation Of the host began TO wane :
had he slipped from q bottle
of liqueur at his elbow and now found
himself nodding; leaned back more
in the great chair and suf.
rered his head to fall. The clock licked
,ut the seconds; the young man con.
.inned 10 sit motionless.
"a mon beau" Nanettes voice
ishtiy humming. caused HIM to look
40: With the old mocking expression
On her face, the inn-keeper's daughter
paused near his chair.
TT was kind Of you, mon capitaine,
"a bring my lady her Marquis!" AS
he spoke. she looked toward the gar.
len
~yEhy not p he asked steadily. THE
passport and orders were correct"
Were they, indeedl" che said. tap
ming the floor with her foot. you
with us few days; or. as OF
ia must we be content with briet
siuit?" she went on.
I'VE leave tomorrow"
s-Tomorrowf" The girls eyes wore
. tentative expression Later"
~Eariyi"
-oh: In that case. perhaps ] shan I
nave time" Nanstte paused; looked at
,er father: old Pierro's slumbers were
not 20 be broken
-For whatf' asked the Black seign.
sur shortly. :.
ITO tell you somethingF
why not--now r
-Yon---are inauisitiver
MOI aA
EVEN II IL were about" she looked
Iowara tina door that led to the gar
~ Tn. l.say Elisss~ be sail quickly.
-oh. ,ou are intepestedf "A mon
nlounent sbs hummed. You
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-10-23
Golnu South,

Bill-He's an upto-date architect
He's Just designed one of those slit
skirt houses.
JiD-What on earth is that kind Of
a homer"
"One with southern exposure"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-10-23
WaYslde Communinns.

Adam 2awfax.-Ever been in Ne
braska?
Job sturkey~-Yep; wunst; me an
the grasshoppers struck It at the same
time. Their wuzn't grub 'nough fur
them an me, too. an turned the
state over t the hoppers an come
away.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-10-23
Its Nature.

MY dog can scent an electrical
it comes"
Then his nose must be something
of a storm scenter."
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-10-23
Retort Courteous,

My dear child, you are very ignor-
ant of ancient history"
But, dear Miss Prim, can't be ex-
pected to know all that happened when
you were young"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-10-23
The Household Tyrant.

What's the conclave at your house
about?"
I'VE are discussing the advisability
OF impeaching the cook
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-10-23
Which

81 understand our visitor is a hus-
bandman"
Farmer or matrimonial bureau
bureau agent?"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-10-23
The Contrary Ehant

There is one thing queer about Bib
bles"
What is that?"
He shows most dry humor when
hos drinking"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-10-23
The Reason.

Pop, why do secret society candi-
dates have to ride the goat?"
That's the way they have to butt
in"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-10-23
His Trade.

Jones is a man of fact. He al
ways manages to put affairs on an
easy footing"
He ougnt to do so. He makes slip
pers."
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-10-23

The South Africa oxen are clad In
trousers" to ward of the ravages of
the tsetse fly
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-10-23

In a year Turkey produces approx
mately 100000 bales of wool of $50
pounds each
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-10-23

1t won't help to make a long face
when you are short.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-10-23

Bachelor maids are spinsters who
haven't given up hope.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-10-23

II ia better for girl to be given In
marriage than 1t is for a man to be
sold.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1913-12-19
CHRISTMAS IN MEXICO
 A RELIGIOUS FESTIVAL.

NHRISTIAS celebrations in Mexico
 differ greatly from ours and usual
 ly last for several days. Bright lanterns suspended in the air proclaim the glad tidings of the holidays, and every Mexican jacal. no matter how humble, puts out its beacon to light the steps of the Saviour should he per chance appear. The story of the birth of the Redeemer is annually portrayed in all Mexican towns and in sym bolic language which the most jgno- rant can readily understand
 The performance is given by fifteen players, consisting of Joseph and Mary and the infant Jesus, two archangels. Lucifer and three of his minions and a number of shepherds. The costumes are adapted to the Mexican conception of the characters and are novel in the extreme All of the costumes are got up tastefully, and. while strict con formance with the requirements of the first century might rob Joseph of his sombrero. still it Is doubtful if the lesson which it is desired to instill in the minds of the people would be as effective if all the minor details of the early Jewish fashions were followed
 The scene of the play opens near Bethlehem, where the shepherds are tending their focks. by host of angels appearing and telling them of the birth of the Saviour and inviting them to fol low to where he lies. They follow the star which leads them to the stable. in the manager of which the infant rests in the arms of Mary and Joseph While rejoicing. Lucifer, armed with two swords, appears and attempts to de stroy the child Jesus. but is repulsed by two angels. who keep watch over him. Not to be outdone, Lucifer sum- mons thFee archdemonS, who fight with the angels for the course of half an hour, resulting in the final overthrow of the evil one and his emissaries and | the placing of the feet of the angels upon their necks.
 Then the shepherds break out into rejoicing, and, while portion of them sing the praises of the Redeemer who is born unto them. others chant in harmonious strain the goodness and mercy of God This feature, accompa- nied by music on the harp and violin is kept up until a late hour each night until the holidays are over.
 One must understand the Mexican people and their devoutness and in tense religious. feeling to fully appre clate how strongly the presentation o1 the shepherds affects their minds.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1913-12-19

You know. my papa he went and died And left just my mamma and me And Spot-thats his name-and we cried
 and cried.
 For we missed him lot, we three. And mamma she works, and we got along, And Spot he stayed home with me And never went out, for I'm not very
 strong.
 And I have to have some one. you see The dog man that took him away he said He'd keep him ten days in the pound. And after that time poor Spot'n be dead And three days from now Spot'H be
 drowned So please. MT. Santa, if you can spare A dollar to set Spot free, Please take it and give to the man up
 there
 And send home my puppy to me
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1913-12-19
Spots riiend By ELDON SPEAKE LCopyrfght. 1913. by American Press Asso-
 ciation.]
By EDON SPEAKE

@ EAR MT. Santa, I don't know you, HIN And maybe it's just as well, II JJ For, bein's you never done nothin' ~ for me,
 I ain't quite so 'fraid to tell What it is that I'd like to have you do Just as quickly as ever you can. And maybe some day I can pay you back If I ever grow up to a man. A dog catcher came here last week and
 took
 My puppy away somewhere, And I am SO lame that can't go look And get him away from there And even if I could go where he's at I haven't no dollar to pay, And if you will kindly advance me that I'll try and return it some day.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1913-12-19
PLUM PUDDING AND MINCE
 PIE CHRISTMAS NECESSARIES

Plum pudding and mince pie are mi- nor but necessary accompaniments of
 Christmas day. and strangely enough the former was long ago accepted asl typical of the riches and spices brought
 by the three wise men to the child in the manager, while the Christmas piel was held in abhorrenoe by all members of strict puritanical bodies. who be- lieved:
 All plums the prophets sons deny.
 And spice broths are too hots
 Treason's in the December pie
 And death within the pot
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1913-12-19
HOW TO SPEND CHRISTMAS.
Forget Yourself For the Day and Try
 to Make Others Happy.

orget Yourself For the Day and Try
 to Make Others Happy.
 - DAY off. q few remembrances "A from relatives and friends and NI good dinner-is that all that Christmas means to yOuF Sure
 ly you are going to make II an occasion for more than usual re joicing this year. a real old fash toned Christmas. Surely you are going to be more liberal in spirit than ever before and scatter mer> riment on all sides Have you been a little selfish. have you de :. voted so much time to enjoying yourself that you have forgotten other folks?
 Those you have forgotten are good folks, aren't they. the best folks in the world? And you are just going to show them how ap- | preciative you are You don't like this modern way of turning dear old Christmas into an Occa- sion for trading and exchanging gifts. You are going to see all the friends you can on that day and shake hands with as many pat them on the back and tell them how glad you are to be with them. And to those you cannot see you are going to write cheery. warm hearted letters and tell them you want to hear from them oftener. Isn't that how you . feel about the greatest of all : birthdays?
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1913-12-19
Quotations to Go
 With Christmas Gifts

A PRETTY and original touch may A be given Christmas gift by ac-
 companying it with a dainty card on which are written the recipients name and some apt quotation of an appropriate nature A few selected quotations suitable for different gifts may be of interest
 For postal card album: Kind messages that pass from land to Iand.-Longfellow
 For a set of books by a well known author:
 The chief glory of every people arises from its authors.-Dr. Johnson For a small afternoon tea caddy: Tea. thou soft, thou sober. sage and ven- .erable hquid.-Colley Cibber- | For a useful purse: The best friends are in the purse.-Ger- sman Proverb. Happy the man who. void of cares and
 strife. lin siIken or in Ieathern purse retains
 A splendid shilling.
 With a pack of cards: The cards beat all the players. be they never so skillful.-Emerson- With a pair of gloves: Oh. that I were a glove upon that hand! Romeo and Juliet
 With silver handglass: The heart like a mirror. should reflect all objects without being sullied by any. -Confucius.
 With a tear off'' calendar: The longest day must have an end Italian Proverb.
 A Christmas gift of a ring for fan cee or wife:
 So let our love q. As endless prove lt. And pure as gold forever Robert Herrick- For the last baby:
 Much is she worth, and even more IS made of her.-W. B. Henley.
 With an umbrella:l
 The year, most part deformed with drip ping rainsACowper.
 With a cookbook:
 The taste of the kitchen is better than the smell.-Old Proverb.
 With an electric torch lamp: To great night q great lanthorn-Olc Proverb.
 With needle9aSe:
 Who ss" hath need of hundred eyes, Old Proverb.
 With a photograph:
 G1aorsIIy music feedeth the disposluoi of spirtc which 1t fndeth--Bacon-