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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-11-20
CHAPTER Xxx.
The Enemy Trlumphs.


Old Mrs. Jefferson would long ago
have struck a blow against Grace Noir
had she not recognized the fact that
when one like Grace wears the helmet
of beauty and broastplate Of youth, the
darts OF the very angles of Justice,
who are neither beautiful nor young.
are turned aside. Helplessly Mrs. JEFF.
ferson had watched and waited and
npg. behold! there was no more Drag.
on. Fran had said she would do it
nothing could have exceeded the con.
fidence Of the old lady to the new sec.
rotary.
Mrs Gregorys sense of relief was
| not so profound as her mothers, be.
cause she could not think OF Graces
/ absence except as Il reprieye. Surely
. she would return--but the present was
to be placidly enjoyed Grace was
gone Mrs. Gregory's smile once more
reminded Fran OF the others half-for-
gotten youth. When a board has lain
/ too long on the ground, one finds, on
Its removed. that the grass is withered;
all the same, the grass feels the sun.
shine
Fran thanked herself that Grace was
no longer silhouetted against the hori.
zon, and Gregory, remarking this atti.
tude of self.congratulation, was thrown
more than ever out of sympathy with
his daughter. Fran was indefatigable
in her duties as secretary, but her
father felt that 1t was not the same.
She could turn out an immenee
amount Of work because she was
strong and playing for high stakes
but she did not have Grace's method
ical ways-one never know how Fran
would do anything. only that she would
do IT, Grace was all method, but more
than that she was as Gregory phrased
It to himself-she was all Grace.
Gregory missed her every minute OF
the day. and the harder Fran tried to
I'LL her place, the more he resented It.
Fran was separated from his sympa-
thies by the chasm in his own soul.
The time came when Gregory felt
that he must see Grace again and be
alone with her. At first, he had
thought they must not meet apart
from the world but by the end of
the week. he was wondering what ex-
cuse he could offer to induce her to
meet him-not at Miss sapphira'B,
where she now boarded, not at the
grocery where Bob was always hover
ing about--but somewhere remote,
somewhere safe. where they might
talk about-but he had no idea OF the
conversation that might ensue; there
was nothing definite In anything save
his fixed thought of hsing with her
AS to any harm, there could be none
He had so long regarded Grace as the
best woman in the world, that even
after the day of kisses. his mind con.
tinued in It's inertia of faith--even the |
gravitation OF material facts was un.
able TO check It's sublime course.
CTo BE CcNTINUEDJ
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-11-20

to call upon him to ayenge an insult
He could only buster who brought
this thing here?" He flung the note
upon the table.
"A messenger" Grace's look did
not waver
The impudence!" he exclaimed
THE affront!"
However" said Grace, Il presume
1t is final that am dlsmissed?
But his unseemly haste In sending
this note-it's infamous, that's what |
call 1t, infamous!"
And you mean to take Fran in my
place. do you not?"
You see," Gregory explained, Bob
Clinton came back to town this even.
ing from Springfield. you understand.
and Abbott came with him-er-and
Mrs. Gregory was In the room so they
could not speak exactly openly, and
Abbott made the condition. can
hardly explain so delicate an affair of
of business-but you see, Bob Is evi.
IDENTIFY very much in love with you,
and he has it in his power to do
mand-"
Grace calmly waited for the other
to lapse into uncertain silence, then
said, This note tells me definitely
that am offered another position, but
you tell mo nothing. II was | who
sent Mr. Clinton to Springfield to look
into the private record OF that Fran"
you see," Gregory explained, he
was afraid | might mink 1t presumptu-
GUS OF him to do that, 1t was like
doubling my word so he came to me
however, he is back and there is moth.
ing to reveal, absolutely nothing to
reveal"
rs no sure that the girl is no I'M
postor?"
HE knows she isn't. His pockets
are full of proofs. | know you sent
Bob on my account, Grace, but alas!
Fran is reality--she can't be dis.
missed"
at seems / can be. But of course
am nothing"
Grace. you are everything"
She laughed. Everything! At the
word of an Abbott Ashton. disgraced
school-teacher. you make me less than
nothing!"
He cried out impetuously. shall
tell you why we must part?"
Grace returned with somber look,
80 Fran is to have my place!"
Gregory interposed passionateIy. 'Tt
is because love you"
so Fran is to be your secretary"
she persisted ...--...-.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-11-20
HISTORIC SPOT IS UNMARKED
House, In Philadelphia, Known,
but That lie All.

Excepting for n few months, Wash
ington lived in Philadelphia during
his entire administrations as presl-
dent of the United States. and John
Adams did likewise during his term.
There was no White House. but a
brick house, and. as quite generally
known. 1t stood on the south side of
Market street between Fifth and
Sixth streets. The house itself long
since disappeared. and 1t seems
strange that Philadelphia has never
taken the trouble to make In suit
able way the spot where the nations
executive mansion stood when occcu-
pied by the Father Of His Country.
When Washington came to Phila
delphia to attend the continental con-
gress before taking command of the
army, he lived In the SWEETEST board
ing house In the city. 1t was kept by
Mira Triste, at the southwest corner
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-11-20

of Fifth and Market streets. But
while more fashionable. the house has
been far less famous than the hore
modest one. two blocks farther west,
at the southwest corner OF Seventh
and Market streets. 1t was in the lat
ter that Jefferson boarded, and on
the second floor. corner room, in
which he wrote the Declaration of In
dependence.
According to John Adams, who
could have qualified as chief gossip
at any quilting party, Philadelphia
was then away ahead Of Boston and
New York as fashionable center.
The great patriot told his impressions
in those voluminous letters to his
wife. He was quite awed by the 10
cal splendor. -philadelphia Ledger
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-11-20
| hopS. Whatever happened--he was
about to see Grave Noir once more.
CHAPTER XIX.
The First Victory.


When Grace re.entered the parlor
to find Hamilton Gregory alone, her
eyes were full Of reproach without
tenderness. AS she came straight
toward him, an open letter In her
hand, his body grew erect, and his
brown eyes, losing their glazed light
burned from the depths.
Read IT," Grace said, In thin
brittle voice.
In taking the letter, Gregory touched
her hand. with recaptured alertness
he held the missive to the light, and
read:
My Dear Miss Noir:
This is to officially offer you the
position OF bookkeeper at my grocery
store, now that Hamilton Gregory has
decided to make Fran his secretary
Como over early in the morning and
everything will be arranged to your
satisfaction. ! am,
ROBERT CLINTON"
Gregory looked up, and marked
the tixedness of her gaze. 1t seemed
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-11-20
a Lot of Racket

Howard Elliott, the new president of
the New Haven g. Hartford railroad,
was talking at a luncheon In New
York, about a millionaire who had
been boasting overmuch - Boosting
about his Raphaels, his Louis Seize
furniture. his Gobelins and his Aubus-
sons.
OF course, he's self-made man."
said Mr.. Elliott. I'm very fond of
self-made men. The only objection to
them is that sometimes they've failed
to put themselves together so as to
work noiselessly"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-11-20
ln1portant 20 Mothers
impossible.

impossible.
Silence is gold, isn't it,"
"of course"
Then wish they would invent
some new kfhd of dentistry that could
fill woman's mouth with it."
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tently to every word as it fell from
Abbott's lips. but not once had she
urned her head to look at him.
You are cruel" Gregory flared cut,
you are heartless. If / send away
the only one who is In perfect knowl-
edge and sympathy with my work"
Then you refuse?"
"Of course | refuse. I'll not permit
the work of years to perish because
of an unreasonable and preposterous
demand. You wouldn't exchange your
position here fer Bob's grocery, would
dngly.
"Yes--if you dismiss me-" Grace an
you. Miss Grace?" he ended appeal
Bwered. her eyes smoldering.
Lucy"-eregory was almost beside
himseIf-"tell her she must stay--tell
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-11-20

Trace, you nave read my heart,
nave read yours; we thought we could
associate In safety. after that-but
am weak. You never come into the
room that ! am not thrilled with rap
ture. Life hasn't any brightness for
me except your presence. What can
do but protect your"
Mr. Gregory, Fran hasn't any in
terest in your work"
Il love you, Grace--I adore you
Beautiful darllng-don't you see you
must go away because you are so In.
eXpressibly precious to me? That's
why ! mustn't have you under my
roof" He sank upon his knees and
caught her hand See me at your
ieet-should this thing be-"
Grace coldly withdrew her hand.
In spite of all you say you have en-.
| Gaged Fran in my place"
mo one can take your place, dear"
Grace's voice suddenly vibrated
You tell me you love me, yet you
agree to hire that woman, In my
place-the woman | hate. tell you:
yes, the spy, the enemy of this home"
Yes, Grace. ! do tell you that |
love you would be kneeling here
worshiping you, otherwise? And what
Is more, you know that you love ne
you know 1t. That's why | must send
YOU away"
Then send Fran away, when you
send me away"
oh, my God, If l couldl" he ex.
claimed. starting up wildly. But yolf
see, it's impossible. can't do that,
and can't help you"
why Is 1t impossible? Must you
treat better the daughter OF an old
college friend, than the woman you
say you love? What are those mystic
rious Springfield interests?"
And you are the woman who
loves mel" Gregory interrupted quick
ly. Say It. Grace! Tell me you lov,
me before you go away--iust those
three words before-1 sink back into
my lonely despair. We will never be
alone together in this life-tell me,
then, that you love me-let me ear
those words from your beautiful
lips"
1T makes me Taught" Grace cried
out in wrath that could not be con.
trolled, Ito hear you speak OF love
In one breath and of Fran in the next.
Maybe some day you'll speak both In
the same breath! Yes. will go and
you can hire Fran"
But won't you tell me goodby?" he
pleaded. AS soon as | have become
complete master of my love for you,
Fran shall be sent unceremoniously
about her business. fancy Abbott
Ashton wants to marry her-let him
take her away. Then she win be
gone. Then my-er-duty--to friend
ship will be fulfilled And II yous will
come back again then, We might be
happy together, after ALL"
She stamped her foot violently.
This need not be. and you know It.
You speak of being master of your
self. What do you mean2 I already
know you love me. What is there to
hide?"
But others would see. Others
would suspect. Others would betray.
Good heavens, Grace. all my life has
been made horribly miserable because
I've always had to be considering what
others would think and dol"
"Betray? What is there to betray? |
You are what you have al
ways been. and 30 am /. We didn't |
commit crime in speaking the truth
for once-you are sending me away
forever. and yet you try to temporize
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-11-20
CHAPTER XvIII.-continued.

SF'NT I EN- NNIlI.-COntlnued,
An? You can prove she's no
fraUd?"
MY pockets are full Of proofs, "
Robert exclaimed. looking significant.
iy at Gregory.
Dear Fran" murmured Mrs. Greg.
Org with sweet smile of rominis,
cence.
Abbott" Mr.. Gregory gasped, az he
began to realize the compromise that
was offered, you have always been
my friend-and you have been inter
ested in my charitios-you know how
important my secretary Is to my work
1t Is true that ! did wrong. years ago
very wrong--it is true that | bitter.
ly-what shall say?-antagonized the
interests at Springfield But that was
long ago. Am to be punished now"
Mr.. Gregory" said Abbott, clearly
and forcibly, 81 have nothing to do
with any punishment. have nothing
to do with demanding the release of
your secretary. | am a mere agent
of the interests, sent to you to demand
that your secretary be dismissed in
the morning; and II you cannot see
your way TO promise me now that you
Will dismiss her, my office is ended
If you can promise to send her away.
give you my word the transactions
shall be forever hushed up, so far as
we are concerned II you cannot prom
Use. all will be revealed at once"
In Just ten minutes" said Robert
Clinton, consulting his watch.
Grace stood looking at Gregory as II
turned to stone. She had listened In.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-11-20
Work for Men and Women.

After all. you know, there Is room
for both men and women in this
world. Men have their work to do
and women have theirs. 1t is the
woman's work to provide for the inner
man and 1t is the mans to provide for
the Guitar woman.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-11-20

on this eternity. Well-keep your
Fran! It's fortunate for me that |
have one friend" She snatched up
the open letter. and hurried toward
| the door.
"urace!" Gregory followed her
tmploringly mot Bob Clinton! Hear
me, Grace. II you ever MARRY that
man. | shall kill myself"
She laughed scornfully as she
snatched open the door.
SGrace. tell you that Fran"
"Yes!" exclaimed the other, her
voice trembling with concentrated an
ger, "let that be the last word between
US, for 1t is that, and that only which
separates us. Yes-that Franz"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-11-20
Pain In Back and Rheumatism,

are the daily torment of thousands. To eff
feetualiy cure these troubles you must re.
move the cause. Foley Kidney Pills begin
to work for you from the first dose, and ex-
'ert so direct and beneficial an action in the
kidneys and bladder that the pain and tor
ment OF kidney trouble soon disappears.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-11-20

The longest word In the English
Language is Observation-Disclosures
ism.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-16
.FRESHET CARRIES
AWAY MANY PILES
DRIFTwOoD AND DEBRIS KNOCK
AWAY SUPPORTS FOR THE
NEW BRIDGE.
FLOOD AT MAXIMUM
HIGH WATER CAUSES TRAFFIC
ON RIVER TO TIE UP FOR
DAY AND THEN BEGINS ,e-...s~
TO RECEDE.
FLOOD AT MAXIMUM

Caught by a mass of driftwood
brought down the James river by the
freshet. thirty-fve piles which were
being used in construction of the sew
enth span OF the new Mayo bridge
were torn from their base early yes
terday morning. Anticipating trouble
Contractor I, j., Smith. under whose
supervision the bridge Is being erect
ed, detailed a force of workmen
around this span Friday night. The
driftwood and debris was being
brought down the river with such
rapidly that the efforts of the work
men to prevent the span from de-
struction was without avail.
When the piles began to wash the
force was stationed further down the
river, and all of the beams were
caught. The damage done Will prob
ably not exceed 1900.
The destruction CT this span will
probably delay work on the bridge for
Of worltmen will be kept constantly
at The bridge until the river recedes
to prevent further damage.
Reaches Maximum.
AT n late hour yesterday afternoon
the river has reached a maximum
height of thirteen feet. According TO
the weather bureaus prediction st
VIII begin to recede Immediately.
Receiving a warning of the expected
rise from the local weather bureau
Friday night, the officials of the Old
Dominion Steamship company were
given ample time to remove their
freight from the yards to places of
safety. At noon yesterday the water
was more than two feet deep In the
freight sheds
Boats Tied Up.
There were no steamers to or from
Norfolk last night on the Old Domin-
ion line. the Brandon being held here
until the water abates so that ii can
be unloaded of its freight. The
Brandon reached the wharf here yes
terday morning two hours late, and
none of the baggage has yet been
unloaded. Shipment has been prae-
tically paralyzed. not only al the Old
Dominion wharf, but ait along the
river front.
Reports from Columbia indicated
that the waters had reached a maxi
mum height Of 275 feet. but was be-
ginning to slowly recede its banks.
The Virginia Railway and Power
company having transferred its tracks
from Lester street 10 a high enbank-
mert an .tha south. stret car trafflc
will not be hampered by the rise Of the
water.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-16
MATTREsSES' MATTRESSES

Old Hair Mattresses Made Over Like
new. We get them and return them
the same day. JACOB UMLAUF,
Phone Madison 1922.
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POPE CONVALESCENT
BUT STILL IS WEAK

ROME, March 15.--The conveles-
cence of the pope Is proceeding so
satisfactorily that he IL allowed To
leave his bed for five or six hours
but he is still weak. and slightly few
erish every evening For these rea~
sons he has been strictly forbidden to
celebrate mass, even In Holy week.
The pope's doctors are apparently
optimistic. However, they are some
what preoccupied by his prolonged
weakness. Professor Marchiafaya
has conhded to a friend that, although
the pope's heart is sound, he still
fears that IL will not resist long
strain
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-16
GLOSS! GLOSS. GLOSS,

Does Your Druggist or Grocer Handle
gloss? If not, ask him to order some
at once; 1t Is the finest cleaner and
polisher for floors. furniture and
quart; 65 cents per gallon. GLOSS
MANUFACTURTNG COMPANY, SGT
West Broad street. Phone Monroe
305O
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-16

A Gent@---s50 Weekly. We Manufacture
the best needle case made; n wonder
ful seller goo per cent. to 500 per
cent profit, talking unnecessary; our
Trust scheme" Envelopes do the
WORK. general agents can make si0e
weekly particulars free. or send NJ
for &c sample containing rs
needles Patty NEEDLE CO. zoo
Union Square. Somerville. Mass,
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Safety Razor Blades Resharpened (AH
makes): hair tested and guaranteed
to shave as good or better than new.
Work received and delivered at our
local agency, Howell Bros. Sixth
and Broad. SuARP-O CO, No 1
North Seventh. Phone Monroe 21s7.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-16

Samosef Chocolate Are strictly Pure,
handmade. Goods always fresh.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-16

saIespeopIe Everywhere VIII wish to
fnd out why agents OF the Ever
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than others. postal will bring all
PARTICULARS A. LOWELL MFG co.
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LOW PRICES.

Lowest Prices i'm Hardware. Paints
tools and house furnishings. Give
lis a trial. you will call again
ii A r d w A RI DISTRIBUTING
STORES COMPANY. 1872 East
Main street.
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PRESENTS.

Are Yom Thinking of Making a Pres
ent? If so, come and see our line of
Glass and Bureau sets at greatly re-
duced prices. HARDWARE DIS
TRIBUTING STORES CO. 1722
East Main street
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HE FELL 30 FEET.

nidn't Get n Scratch. He Was ON Bot
tom round of ladder when he drop
ped. We sell fve-foot stepladders,
SO cents, worth dollar. NAU-
CHAINS, Madison 104.
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NoTICE--s200 REWARD.

Snmoset Chocolate Contains More Nut
centerpieCes than any other choco-
lates made. Try them.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-16

STOVES.
For stoves. Ranges and Heaters, See
REAMS. BAILEY & CO, Furniture,
30s West Broad
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w ANTS
Real Estate for Sale

Do You Want to Sell Your Farm?
If you do list it with us. AS a re-
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West and North we are having a
demand for farms and suburban
properties that will enable us to
sell your place quickly and profit
ably. Write us for listing blank.
AMOS & COMPANY, INC. 200
201-214 Travellers Building.
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A gents - FURNISHED Room signs
printed on metal best seller oMt;
tors with bumpers, $3.50 per or
Alnminurn Clothes sprinklers. s6 per
gr Gas lighters, So per gr. Cat.
free. y T., Inc 1t Co, 262 Tres
mont ctreet. Boston. Mass.
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Wants
Hardware

Use Peerless Cleaner and Polisher for
furniture and floors. It's the best.
VAUGHANS. Madison I04.
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Train Auditors or Ticket Collectors Are
now on about So railroads. would
you Ike such q position? Railway
experience unnecessary. Good sal.
airy. For applications blank send
stamped envelope to FOTFR TIRREY
q co, sll Monadnock Building.
Chicago
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Local Representative Wanted--No Can
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income assured. Address NATIONAL
COOPERATIVE REALTY co.
T-1S5l Iarden Building. Washington
p O..
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Women All want Monitor sad Irons
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over seq 600 In use. Guaranteed,
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MONITOR SAD IRON co $50 Wayne
New No rollers Homes buy TO
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Rooms Wanted

Wanted--Two or Three Connecting
rooms. furnished. for light house
keeping. Reasonable rates. good
neighborhood center Of city prefer
red. Address M92, care Virginian,
Large, Nicely Furnished Front Room.
private family. Centrally located.
Use of phone. All conveniences.
Apply sos North Ninth street.
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MACHJNISTS.

When You Need Tools Come and Sec
us and get our prices, We carry an
% excellent line of machinists' tools.
HARDW WARE DISTRIBUTING
STORES COMPANY. 1922 East
Main street
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Boarders Wanted

Roarders and HOomers wanted--GOod
location; reasonable. THE WASH
INGTON. 1905 East Broad street
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write Quick. Get Exclusive Agency,
Make $1,000 day. Big cash prizes
70 our agents. We are spending
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made 10 measure, at $3.50 and IN,
express paid No money needed. We
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No experience required Big pay for
casY work ANYBODY can do il
cash prize cvfrvthjtig free a
post card win do write TO day
now CHICAGO WOODEN Mills
COMPANY sA4 Jackson street
Chicago Illinois
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Cleaning and Pressing.

Have Your Clothes Cleaned and
pressed by BeaZley. We also do re-
pairing, such as refining. altering
and velvet collars. etc. Phone Mon
roe 2S79.