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and from the Duchess of sutherland, a
diamond pendant.
Miss Lister, who is a lovely girl. will
be twenty years of age next month. she
is devoted to hunting and is keen, all
around sportswoman. She Is niece OF
Mrs. Asquith and related to the Lyttelton
family. Percy Windham. the bridegroom,
is lieutenant in the Coldstream Guards.
number Of cabinet ministers. as well as
by a whole host of members Of the
houses Of lords and commons.
Smart Clothes.
IT have come back without my
Clothes" said Mrs. Sam Newhouse. to a
friend who saw her at the Ritz Hotel to-
day. on her arrival from a months stay
in America
Mrs. Newhouse, who is exceedingly
popular in London society, was wearing
a charming costume and looked stunning.
I'm just off to Paris to get some new
wardrobe with me to America. but the
styles of things change so rapidly that
discovered on my return that my gowns
were out of date.
more than once or twice, as 1 get tired
looking at it, Yes, I know 1t Is very
extravagant. but one must keep up with
the times and fashion. How much do
pay for a gown? Oh. anywhere from
$500 to $1,000. You see, I select what
pleases me first, and ask the price after
ward"
The best-dressed women In London. like
their Partisan sisters, draw all their in
spiration from the stage. Just now there
is plenty Of material at hand in the
leading theaters. In one play now the
vogue some beautiful gowns are worn.
In the first act one star wears a gray
charmeuse gown. the skirt gracefully
draped 1t the back with hanging panels
of the same material The bodice is cut
very low, with soft fichu effect, the
wide belt being finished on the left side
with a beautifully embroidered sash in
fame color. A hat of natural Dunstable
straw and black velvet. with bouquet
of shaded pink roses, possesses charm
ing air Of an old world CONNECTION.
Another leading woman appears in a
gown of fame-colored brocade. embroid-
cred in gold and silver thread. the cor
sage of which is beautifully jeweled, as
is also an ornament which catches the
drapery in front of the skirt. The bodice
is softened with beautiful ecru lace.
With this gown is worn a handsome
black and gold scarf with a muff to
match The hat chosen is Of black and
gold embroidery with soft brim of crepe
finished with a flame-colored osprey.
A third gown recently seen behind the
footlights was of tomato-colored silk
with smartly draped skirt. the top drap-
cry Of which is finished with soft edge
black chiffon fabric. repeated on the
bodice in the form of a collar. The
waistcoar and cuffs are of Bulgarian
colored embroidery.
The hat is Of black satin and similar
embroidery to the gown, and has black
and copper colored osprey arranged la
European.
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street has returned to her home. Mr..
William Law of West Irving street has
just returned to his home from New York
city, where he had gone to bid goodbye
to his sister and brother-in-law, Mr.. and
Mrs. John NJ. Robertson of Moosic, Pa.
who sailed to Naples and who expect to
make trip around the world before re-
turning home. Maj ]. Clarke and Mrs.
Clarke, who have been visiting their son
md daughter-in-law, DR. and Mrs Charles
:. Clarke of West Irving street. will
leave in few days for Alaska where
Maj. Clarke goes in the interest of the
government. Lieut.. Raymond Rogers and
his bride. after the wedding. April ~,
VIII come direct to Chevy Chase, Md,
where they will occupy the Wedderburn
house on East Irving street and Brook
Vile road for the summer Miss Gertrude
whitaker of Georgia is the guest of her
cousins. Mr.. and Mrs. F. NJ NJ Beal OF
Brookvllle road. Mr.. and Mrs. William
Connecticut avenue the past week in
honor of their house guests, Mr. and
Mrs. George l.. Waters of Pittsburgh.
Pa, and Miss Ruth Kelley of West Vir-
g1nia. Mrs. Robert L. Corby Of East
kirke street, who has been quite i'll, is
now convalescent at her home. Mr. and
Mrs Walter Tuckerman entertained at
a delightful dinner the past week at the
Chevy Chase Club. Mrs William j. Nc
Nally of Newlands street, who has been
spending some time in Chicago, ILL.,, where
she visited her friend Miss Jean Creamer.
and at whose wedding she acted as
matron of honor, has returned to her
home. Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Wescott
were hosts the past week at dinner at
the Chevy Chase Club. DIR. and Mrs. w.
K Butler of Quincy street expect to re-
open their house In few days and re-
main here during the summer. Mrs.
Thomas p. Gaddis of Dayton. Ohio, who
has been the house guest of Mr. and Mrs.
g. Thomas Dunlop, has returned to her
home Mr.. and Mrs. William IL. Taylor,
who were married the past week at All
Saints Episcopal Church, are spending
their honeymoon at Atlantic City, N. ].
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visited Dr. and Mrs. David Street during
ner parents absence. Mr.. and Mrs. Will
nam r. Meredith, who have purchased the
SWartzell house, on East Melrose street
ana Brookv1lle road, and who have had
same renovated, will take possession
the coming week. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph
b. Marean of East Chevy Chase will
leave here within a few days to make
their future home in Dalton Mass
representative and Mrs. Charles Carter
and the Misses Stella and Italy Carter
OF West Lenox street, who attended the
annual graduation exercises Of the Car
Isle Indian School, at Carlisle, Pa, have
returned to their home. Representative
Carter made an address to the gradu-
alton class. Miss Marie Newton of West
at bridge at her home the past week
Mrs. Edwin Landon Of Long Island. n
Y. is the house guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
G. Thomas Dunlop Of the Hayes. in
North Chevy Chase. Mr. Leroy Shoe
maker. who is attending Cornell College.
is spending his spring vacation at the
home Of his parents. Mr.. and Mrs Isaac
E. Shoemaker. of Grafton street.
The engagement OF Miss Mary. Mildred
Leavell. daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs b. A.
shipman Paul De Voc Sleeper. class of
1913, United States Military Academy,
has been announced, the wedding to
take place in the late summer Lieut..
commander ana MIS- w. II. Gherardf
of East Bradley lane entertained at din
ner the past week, when they had among
their guests Mr.. and Nine. Kienlin of the
German embassy. Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Howe. Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Spencer, Miss
Dorothy Williams. Miss Mary McCauley,
Mrs. Harry symington. Capt Louis Little.
Mr.. Marshall Bullet and Mr.. C. N. Tay-
lor. Mrs. George P. Hoover and Mrs.
John w. Hulse acted as chaperons ct
dance which was given at the Chevy
Chase Library the past week by the
young set OF Chevy Chase. Miss Annie
Wilmer of Annapolis. Md, who has been
visiting her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs.
Adolph A. Hoehling, jr., OF Newlands
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In Foreign Cities.

At a recent English wedding the bride
wore a very beautiful gown Of silver
and white brocade draped with old Irish
point lace.
The long train was of transparent sill
yer gauze yelled with chiffon and was
bordered all the way round with wide
silver lace.
A small spray Of orange blossoms cross
ed the corsage, but the long tulle veil
was worn over myrtle leaves only.
The eleven bridesmaids made most
imposing group. Their dresses were OF
the same color, a soft shade Of maize
yellow.
They were very simply made with the
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Liberals Plans Upset.

The death of ]. Pierpont Morgan is I'M
fortunate for what may be called the pO-
litico-social plans of the liberal party,
as it has caused the temporary retire.
ment of the financier's niece, Mrs. Lewis
Harcourt Mrs. Harcourt has been one
Of the mainstays Of the liberal party
social side, and was always a real hard
worker, not only entertaining at her
house, but also appearing at the quaint
functions given by the Liberal Social
Council.
At these Mrs. Harcourt never fails to
appear even If only for little while,
when announced as hostess. in which re-
spect she sets a notably good example to
certain other ladies of the council, who
are not above sending excuses at the last
minute. when all the suburban dates
have been assembled, in order to gain
the latest sartorial intelligence from the
gowns OF the hostess.
Mrs. James Henry Smith arrived from
London this week from America. She was
met at Paddington by her daughter, the
Duchess de Vizieu, who brought the duke
with her. It was noticed that the duke
appeared on the best possible terms with
his mother-in-law. judging from the
warmth of his greetings to her. The three
are spending much time together going
on daily shopping expeditions. They leave
for Paris next week.
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Sillicus-What the deuce is meant by
an eligible young man?
Cynicus-Oh, any young man who is
willing to get Observation-Disclosures
Record
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Chevy Chase.

The Chevy Chase Round Table met the
past week at the home Of Judge and Mrs.
Clarence e. Dawson on Brookville road
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-05-15
Very Plain Criticism.

Children are not always grateful be
ings, and they are notably hard to en-
terrain. At a birthday party a kindly
natured adult had toiled hard in the
effort to amuse the children by means
of parlor magic. veItriloquism. bur.
lesque dancing and the like. The
other adults present were highly
amused and some of the children
deigned to chuckle mildly. The mother
of the hostess. however. felt that fun
justice had not been rendered, So be-
fore announcing refreshments she took
pains to thank the entertainer, and to
call the attention OF the youngsters to
his gifts.
mfr. Blank is very funny. isn't he
children" she concluded.
From the rear of the room came a
small, ehrill voice:
"Yessum. but not so funny as he
he thinks he isl"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-05-15

Yes, the old town has changed a
great deal since | left. | miss many
of the old faces. What ever became
of the Virgins boys?"
They're both Twin here yit."
Are they? Have they ever amount
ed to anything"
''Wel, Sim amt ever seemed to be
able to do anything worth while. He's
bought farm just south of town, and
has the old folks Twin out there with
him. Oh, guess he's dom fairly well.
/ understand he had 60 hogs that he
sold at purity high prices in the fall
and he's buildin' new house with a
bathroom and a lot of other fool fixin's
in 1t, and has one of these automo-
biles. and don, do nothin' much him
self but boss other people around. But
Tom turned out o be e. genius. The
paper had whole column about him
not long ago"
Indeed? How has his genius mani
tested itself?"
Amt you heard about It? He wrote
the Declaration of Independence on a
postal card"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-05-15

large bay into two smaller basins.
But the ocean, Jealous OF territory al.
ready conquered, twice in twenty-four
hours rose TO beat heavily on this
dark promontory, and, in the angry
hiss of the waters, was a reminder OF
a persistent purpose. Here and there.
through the ages, had the shore-line
OF the bay, as well as the neighbour
ing curvatures OF the coast, yielded
10 the assaults OF the sea; the Mount
alone, solidly Indifferent to blandish-
ment or attack, maintained an I'M
varying aspect
For centuries n monastery and fort.
ress Of the monks, at the time OF
Louis XVI. the Mount had become a
stronghold OF the government, strong
ly ruled by one of its most memorable
mobiles. Since his appointment many
years before TO the post, my lord, the
governor OF the rock, had ever been
regarded as man who conceded
nothing to the people and pursued
only the set tenure of his way. Dur
ing the long period of his reign he
committed but one indiscretion; gen
orally regarded as a man confirmed
II apathy for the gentler sex. he sud
denly, when already past middle age.
welded. Speculation concerning a
step so unlocked for was naturally
rife.
In hoyel and hut was It whispered
the bride Claire, only daughter OF the
Comtesse de la Mart, had wept at the
altar. but that her mother had ap-
peared complacent, as well she might;
for the Governor of the Mount and
the surrounding country was both rich
and powerful; his ships swept far and
wide, even to the Orient, while the
number of metayers. or petty farmers
that paid him tribute. constituted a
large community. Other gossips, bend
ing over peat fires within mud walls,
afiirmed-beneath their breath. lest
the spies of the well-hated lord OF
the North might hear them!-that the
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-05-15

more popular, though impoverished
Seigneur Desaurac had been the
favored sutton with the young woman
herself. but that the family OF the
bride had found him undesirable. The
Desaurac fortune, once large, had so
waned that little remained save the
rich, though heavily encountered lands
and, in the heart OF the forest, time
worn, crumbling castle.
Thus II came to pass the marriage
OF the lady to the Governor was csle-
brated in the jeweled Gothic church
browning a medley OF palaces, chapeIs
and monastery on the Mount; that the
rejected Seigneur Desaurac, gazing
across the strip OF water-for the tide
was at its full--separating the rocky
fortress from the land, shrugged his
shoulders angrily ana contemptuous.
ly, and that not many moons later.
as II to show disdain OF position and
title. took to his home an orphaned
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-05-15

exercise his autocratic prerogative
and cared not what the people
thought
Meanwhile, the Seigneur Desaurac,
recovering became prey to greater
restlessness; no sooner was he able
10 get about, than. accompanied by a
faithful servant, Sanchez, he left the
neighborhood cnd, for a number OF
years, led a migratory existence In
continental capitals. The revolt OF
the colonies IN America and the news
OF the contemplated departure OF the
brave Lafayette for the seat OF hos
tihties, offered, at least. a pretext to
break the letters OF a purpose less
NE Al once he placed his sword at
Laiayettes disposal, and packed him.
sell and servitor--a fellow OF dog.
IKE ndelity-ac across the ocean. There,
at the seat Of wars alarms, in the
great conflict waged in the name OF
hperty' he met a soldiers end. far
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-05-15

peasant lass That a simple church
ceremony had preceded this step was
both affirmed and denied; hearsay de-
scribed a marriage ut a neighborins
village; more malicious gossip dis
credited 1t. A man OF rank! A wom-
an OF the soil! Feudal custom for
babe belief that the proper sort OF
nuptial knot had been tied.
BE this as It may, for a time the
sturdy, dark brown young woman pre-
sided over the Seigneur's fortunes
with exemplary care and patience.
She found them In a chaotic condi-
ton; lands had either been allowed
to run to waste. or were cultivated by
peasants that so long had forgotten
to pay the metayage, or owners due,
they had come to regard the acres as
their own--a delusion this practical
helpmate would speedily have dis
PEELED. save that the Seigneur him
self pleaded for them and would not
permit of the poor people" being
disturbed. Whereupon she made the
best of an anomalous situation, and
all concerned might have continued
to live satisfactorily enough unto
themselves. when unfortunately an
abrupt break occurred in the chain
OF circumstances. In presenting the
Seigneur with a child. half-peasant,
half-lord, the mother gave up her own
life for his posterity.
At first, thereafter, the Siegneur re-
NAMED a recluse; when. however. a
year or two mad gone by, the peas
ants-who had settled in greater num-
bers whereabouts. even to the verge
of the forest-noticed that he grad
ually emerged from his solitude, ven
tured into the world at large, and oc-
casionally was seen in the vicinity OF
the Mount. This prediction for
lonely walks clearly led to his undo.
ing; one morning he was found
stabbed in the back. on the beach at
the foot OF the Mount.
Carried home, he related how he
had been set upon by band OF mis-.
creants. which later, coming to the
governors ears, led to an attempt to
locate the assailants among the
rocky isles to the northwest, haunts
of priyateersmen, rogues and those
reformers who already were begin
ming to undermine the peace OF Louis
XVI.'s northern provinces. In the
pursuit of these gentry, the governor
showed himself in earnest. Perhaps
his own sorrow at the rather sudden
death Of his lady. occurring about
this time, and leaving him, morose
widower, with a child, a little girl
led him to more relentless activities;
perhaps the character OF the crime
a noble abhed!-lncensed him. Ger
tainly he revenged himself to the full
not only raked the rocks for runa
gates, but dragged peasants. inclined
to sullenness, from their huts; clap
ped some in dungeons and hanged the
rest. In the popular mind his name
became synonymous with cruelty, but
on his high throne. he continued &c
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-05-15
Stacking the Animals.

Spader Johnson. one of the princi.
pal clowns with the Ringing circus,
was spinning yarns in the padroom
and told this:
A rube visitor to the city had spent
all of the morning reading circus
bills and was just going to his hotel
when he saw red painted United
States mail wagon going down the
street He sized 1t up for q circus
wagon and followed 1t four miles to
the postoffice and with wide open
mouth watched the unloading of the
mail.
Late in the afternoon he met an
other rube and remarked:
"Adner. followed one OF them cir
Gus wagons all the way downtown,
an when they unloaded they took ths
varmints out in sacks. "-Chicagc
Post.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-05-15

A French syndicate with a capital
of 100000 francs (s115.S00) arc f.
nanced by the Banque Franchise lESr
la Commerce ct rIndustrie, OF Paris.
has purchased property on the south
coast OF Iceland for the purpose OF
building a new harbor there. The
syndicate has also secured control OF
large waterfalls which are situated a
few miles inland, and engineers have
investigated the possibility o. utiliz-
ing this power. which is esSsmated at
about 100000 horsepower. 20 generate
electricity for operating factories.
which Will be built near the harbor.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-05-15
Our Chief Capital.

William Muldoon, the health spe
cialist. said in a recent interview In
New York: The health of the aver
age American is far below what It
was a generation ago. The trouble is
that we Americans put dollars ahead
of health, ahead of life. ahead OF ev.
erything.
They say that European. land
ing for the first time In New York,
once asked a native: What is the
capital of this country, sir?
~ forget just how much the capl.
tai is the native replied; but any
how. It's all in Pierpont Morgan's
hands"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-05-15
CLEARED AWAY
Proper Food Put the Troubles Away.


Our own troubles always seem more
severe than any others. But when q
man is unable to eat even light
breakfast, for years. without severe
distress, he has trouble enough
1t is small wonder he likes to tell Of
food which cleared away the troubles.
Il am glad of the opportunity TO
tell OF the good Grape-Nuts has done
for me-" writes N. II. man. Fer
many years | was unable to eat even
light breakfast without great suffer
Ing.
After eating | would suddenly be
seized with an attack of collie and
vomiting. This would be followed by
headache and misery that would some
80 weak ] could hardly sit up or walk
"Since | began to eat GrapeNuts !
have been free from the old troubles
! usually eat Grape-Nuts one or moro
times day taking it at the beginning
of the meal. Now l can eat almost
anything | want without trouble.
when ! began to use Grape-Nuts /
was way under my usual weight, now
weigh 30 pounds more than l eve.'
weighed in my life. and am glad TO
speak of the food that has worked the
change" Name given by Postum Co.,
Battle Creek. Mich. Read the little
booklet, The Road TO Wellville," in
pkgs. There's a Reason"
Ever read the above Ietterf A new
rue appears from time TO time. The
Hrc genuine, 'rue' and zulu OF huE
lntcrcst.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-05-15

long to reach the heights sublime
To taste the sweetness OF success:
I pray to have the strength to climb,
To claim the JOY OF worthiness:
But II l may not play a part
Such as the greatly gifted can,
Lord, let me have the strength of heart
To bear my burden like a man.
I long to be among the few
Whom sorrow ever passes by,
To share the blessings given to
The ones for whom proud banners fly
But II ! must pursue my way
Among the ones that humbly strive,
Lord. let me have the strength, l pray,
To bravely keep my hopes alive.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-05-15
Young Financier.

Freddie came into the house one
day and said that the woman next
door had offered him a penny if he
would tell what his mother had sah
about her.
I'm so glad you didn't tell" re
marked his mother. II wouldn't
have her know for anything that !
even mention her. You're a wise lit
tie boy, my dear"
You bet. am" returned Freddie
when she offered me the penny /
told her that what you said was some
thing awful and it was worth half Q
dollar" -
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-05-15
CHAPTER II.


Immovable on its granite base. the
great rock, or Mount" as II mad
been called for centuries. stood some
distance irons the shore in a vast bay
on the northwestern coast OF France
To the right, a sweep OF sward and
marsh stretched seward, until lost
IN the distance; 10 the left, lay the
denfe Desaurac forest, from which an
arm OF land, thickly wooded, reached
out In seeming endeavor TO divide the
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-05-15

We'll, my little man." said the
preacher when Johnny entered the
parlor to entertain him while Mrs.
Grimshaw was looking after the din
ner. can you tell us how old you
are?"
Nope" the little man replied.
What! Can't tell me how old you
are? Come, now, feel sure that you
can"
Nope. mad gimme a lickin' IL | did.
] amt never allowed to tell how old
am because they might charge fer
me on the cars"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-05-15
Harking Back.

What" asked the man who had
been away for long time, lever be-
came OF that homely Griggs girl
Fanny Griggs, You know-the one with
a face like dream that makes you
glad 1t wasn't so when you wake up?"
Fanny Griggs?" replied the old
friend; "oh, married her. Come in,
Fanny, here's somebody wants to see
you"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-05-15
The Most Foolish Woman.

Il think | know the most foolish
woman in the world"
Who is she?"
i shall not mention her name, but
she has husband who idolizes her,
and is thoroughly true to him, and she
is deeply in love with him. She makes
herself miserable. though, because she
is afraid that he may some day cease
to have eyes only for her"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-05-15
Pale by Comparison.

You have a large library Do you
read much?"
Not much. ! have never yet been
able to find a set of books that was SC
interesting as the talk of the agent
who sold it to me-"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-05-15
QUEER PEOPLE.

There's some
thing queer about
the Babbletons.
why do you
think so?"
They could cas-
lily mortgage their
house for $4,000
or $4,000, and yet
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-05-15
Queer Trouble.

We are having a hard time with
that smoke"
"A hard time? That's odd. It's
from soft coal"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-05-15
Happiness.

About the happiest man in the
world should be he that, having a fad,
is able to make living at it.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-05-15
Plenty of IL.

There is always plenty OF raw ma
terial near home for the man who
wants to find fault.