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Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-21
SYNOPSIS
N isos sY M eoeA5 -StRRll CO.

Comtesse Elise. daughter % the govern
or Of the Mount, has chance encounter
with peasant boy. Tho Mount small
rock bound island. stood In vast bay on
the northwestern coast % France, and
curing the time ~ Louis XVI. was gov
eminent stronghold. Develops that the
peasant boy was the son OF SciEneur Ne
saurac, nol.tuau. Young DcsauraC dcicr-
mines to secure an education and become
gentleman. secs the governors daugh-
aItcr seven years schooling, ana enter
1ains many mobiles. Her Ladyship dances
with strange fisherman. and call 10
arms Is made in an effort TO capture
mrsterious lie SeiEneur Noir. He escapes.
LADY Elise Is caught In the Grand tide.
her 10 bis retreat. Elise discovers that
Ter savior was the boy with the hsh.
Sanchez, the Seigneur's servant ls ar
rested and brought before the governor
LADY Elise has Sanchez set free. Salg-
neur and priest at the Cookies" san
trayed him, but Is not believed. The
Seigneiir plnns to release prisoners at the
Mount LADY Elise pleads with her faith
or 10 spare the lives OF condemned prts-
oners. Disguised as a peasant Lady
Elise mingles with the people and hears
Mountebank starts a riot He Is arrested
and locked UP after making close obser-
Vations OF the citadel and Is afterwa rds
summoned before the governors daugh-
ter The governor enters the room during
the Interview with the Mountebank. As a
miserable bunoon. the Mountebank IS re-
leased by order Of the governor. De
fsaurac overpowers guard and dons SOL
dier's uniform The Seigneur successfully
passes guards and finds the Great
Wheel Jacques. the jailer. forced 10
tread the wheel and bring Up enemies OF
iNhe governor
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-21
CHAPTER xxll-fcontlnuedl.

4 More stealthily now he began 10
study his companion in the wheel
while a question, suddenly occurring,
reiterated itself in his brain This
man-who was he? And what did be
know Of the mountebank. or his, JAG
ques', dealings with the clown? That
his captor was no soldier Of the rock,
or belonged there, the hunchback felt
by this time assured, and a growing
suspicion Of the others identity
brought home with new force TO the
dwarf the thankless part chance, per-
'haps, had assigned TO him In that
nights work. And at the full realiza.
ton OF the consequences, should his
isurmise prove correct-what must Ill
idmately happen TO himself in that
event. when unwilling cooperation at
the wheel should become known-al-
most had he again reached the des-
perate point OF calling out: but at
that moment a turn in the wheel
brought TO the level OF the aperture
Sthe car. In it. or clinging thereto
were a number OF figures who, as soon
as the rope stopped. sprang noiseless
dy to the platform.
1 "Seigneur, we hardly dared hope
I'VE obeyed orders. but"
Gazing through the spokes OF the
wheel. and listening to their whispered
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-21

your rage is Gained and your poise
restored.
But" exclaims the woman of
small income. this is rather expen-
sive advice for most women, and only
those fortunate enough to possess
money can indulge in It,"
But in this she is wrong, 1t is pre-
cisely the woman of small income.
whose life is swamped in a thousand
irritating details, who smust scrimp
and save TO make both ends meet,
whose temper is always on edge be-
cause Of the constant demands made
upon her. whose heart is frequently
sore because her purse falls so far
short Of her desires, that needs the
economy OF an hours rest in the
hands Of good masseuse and the COM
plete relaxation that her treatment
brings.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-21
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neMOUNTsE575J34
by FREDERIC s. IS INN 4 T. 4 -.
o%AUTfOR or THE STROlLEF75 UhD[R TIL RCG Tic
ILLUSTRATIONS BY 754I WAkT=RS
OLLERcS, UNDER tn ROOL II

caused him 20 draw back from an i'm.
mortal role; already was the car again
descending!
II came up loaded; went down once
more. reappoared. On the little plat
form now were more than a dozen
men assembled, but 10 jacques this
force looked multiplied Amid the
confusion Of his thoughts, vaguely
could he hear orders given; caught
something about the need for quiet.
haste, overpOwering the guard; then
saw the door open, and the men, like
shadows. go out; leaving him alone.
No; with two black figures; ominous;
armed. He could see the glitter OF
their weapons, and yontured to move
his thick tongue, when, ficrcely ST.
fenced, ne crouched down; waited.
with hands clenched, an interminable
period; until family from afar sound
ed the note of nlght-bird.
Roughly jerked TO his feet, between
them he walked TO the door; heard II
close; stepped out into the night.
Many times had ne made his way be-
tween wheel-room and guard-house.
but now the route seemed strange,
and, looking around near the struc-
lures at the entrance 10 his dungeons
Jacques shook his head as II to rid
his brain of some fantasy. But the
scene did not change; the guard-house
remained-familiar; unlike. with un.
known faces peering from II, and an
imperious voice issuing commands TO
him, once unquestioned commander
herel
And comprehending what was being
said. he struck his breast violently;
with curses would have answered that
the keys were his own; the dungeons
too. and what they held. and that he
would never lead them there; never
open these doors! But this grim, saw
age, determined band beat down his
arms, and his courage; and, with the
shadow of the grave again before
him, the dwarf walked on; past the
stable into the guard-house, where ia.
miiiar forms once had been seated
and into the passage leading to the
| dungeons beyond.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-21

ward, severed the strand: but at that
moment the car touched the bottom.
Then did the solitary man at the rope
for the first time awaken to his own
situation; with a backward sweep of
the arm he struck SO fiercely the fore
most Of those to rush at him that the
fellow fell. hitting hard the stone floor.
Those nearest stumbled. and drawing
his sword, with a thrust OF point or
blow OF hilt, the Black Seigneur, for a
moment withstood the first confused
on-coming; then extricated himself
and leaped to the narrow space behind
the wheel. Here was he protected be-
hind by the wall; at one end, by the
masonry jutting out, while, at the 9TH
er, only one or two could attack at the
same time. But in front, through the
spokes Of the broad wheel, they might
well hope to reach him.
At once the soldiers sprang for
ward, when, selling the wheel, the
man behind, with a savage jerk. set 1t
In motion, The swords thrust at him
were turned aside, one or two Of his
assailants were caught In the ponder
GUS mechanism, and. before those at
tacking him had recovered from their
surprise, the blade OF the Black Seig-
neur shot in and out; TO the right, to
the left. Those ahead fell back upon
their comrades; two. however, were
unable to withdraw. and sank to the
ground before the wheel. A third.
with his hand 10 his throat and max
ing strange sounds, staggered back to
the wall
Momentarily disconnected, the 9th
ers hesitated In the fiend's name.
fear ye one mani" shouted an authori-
tative voice.
"A DEVIL"
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-21
NO POSSIBILITY OF DOUBT
Why Western Bishop Was Convinced
Of the Ancient Lineage Of His
Eastern Entertainers.

A western bishop once attended a
general convention in the east and
was entertained by a New England
family of long and honorable, If not
lovable, lineage. They made no Sc
cret of a time-won superiority over
any one from the new and crude west,
and cited their Pilgrim ancestors con-
stantly. The bishop was minded to
bear this in Christian humility and
forbearance, and did. But on his re-
turn home, he recounted his expert
ences to the wife; and she, good soul,
spoke her mind as it is the privilege
of her kind to do, even where mere
man must be silent.
Il don't believe that their family
is such an old one" she remarked.
Are you sure that their ancestors
were Pilgrims?"
81 am certain, my dear" answered
the bishop. This may seem to be
eXaggeration, but at times you could
positively detect the fragrance of the
Mayfiower."-New York Evening Post.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-21
She Wanted 10 Know.

An inexperienced colored girl had
Just been installed as housemaid. Hav-
ing eyed patent bottle with much
curiosity for some time she asked
her mistress: And what sort O.
thing is dat, ma'am?" THAT" replied
madam, rs bottle that will keep
things hot or cold" Land sakes,
honey!" exclaimed the astonished
darky. how is II gwine to know
whether you want 1t to keep things
hot or cold ?"-Ladies' Home Journal
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-21

not one OF them moved, or made sign
OF impotence. Some must go; 9th
ers remain. and stoically they awaited
the word Of their leader.
Down with all OF you'll I'll let you
out the line" taking a turn with the
rope around n stanchion near the
wall, "and then come down myself"
The command was unexpected; for
the first time those that had never
questioned their leaders authority,
hesitated, and more sharply was the
order repeated; whereupon they
obeyed; all save one.
"I'll let It out myself" said San
chez.
Get inl"
moi" was the obdurate reply, when
the Black Seigneur made q sign:
hands reached up, seized Sanchez, and
moment later the car started down.
The line strained; as 1t played out,
now running free about the stanchion,
then stopping with jerks, the man In
the wheel-house almost looked to see
II part. The hempen strand. however.
proved sound; held its human freight;
but another danger pressed near.
Scarcely had the car begun its down
ward journey than an attack, indica.
tons of whose approach had not been
wanting. manifested itself without. Be
meath a sudden, savage assault, the
door shook; yet engrossed at the line,
every muscle strained, the man at the
stanchion needed not. Swiftly. me-
chanically he worked, apparently as
unconscious Of the clamorous soldiers
without as of silent presence within
some one that had been concealed In
the little store-room adjoining, open.
ing into the wheelhouse, and now
peered out; but at once drew back, as
with crash, the door fell In.
At first, in the comparative dark
ness. with only the sky at the aperture
staring them in the face, the thrush
ing black figures paused, uncertain;
lights soon were pushed forward. how
ever, and then could they see the great
wheel going round. unwinding the
rope; the man at the stanchion.
THE prisoners He's letting them
down"
"Cut the line!"
Some one with knife rushed for
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-21
"Tis the Black Seigneuri haa ,
good sight OF him"

good sight OF him"
Beat beat
Mid marsh-muck and mire-"
came in hooking tones from behind
the wheel.
THE mountebankl"
"Sacre tonnerre! But mountebank.
or outlaw. you shall pay! This way!
And at the unprotected side OF the
wheel the commandant sought to
bring the issue to q conclusion. One
blade the Black Seigneur struck down,
while his own weapon retorted with
more effect. though as it did so, an,
other soldier made lunge and his
sword entered the shoulder of the man
behind the wheel. A shout Of triumph
that fell from the lips Of the Gov
ernors trooper was, however, abrupt
~ checked; mrching forward with the
stroke, ere he could recover, some
thing heavy--a brass hilt-beat like
hammer on his head and he dropped
to his knees. The others pressed
closer; but with the desperation OF a
man resolved to sell his life dearly.
the Black Seigneur fought on; regard
less Of cut and thrust, was holding the
narrow entrance, when from the rear.
somewhere. came the report OF fire.
arm.
Back! Stand hack!"
Those nearest the wheel, not I'M
willing, perhaps, to desist, drew away;
other detonations followed and smoke
filed the place, obscuring the gaze,
In the yellow fog they waited; until
first It was swept aside close to the
opposite wall by draft OF air from
the aperture of the adjoining store
room, and the commandant, In an ef.
fort to see, moved impatiently for
ward. Ere, however, he could reach
the wheel. near the threshold OF the
store-room. he felt his arm suddenly
seized
Look, listen!"
CTO BE CONTINUED)
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-21
CHAPTER XIII.
At the Veroe OF the Aperture.

The football Of the Black Seigneur,
near the guard-house of the dungeons,
was measured, yet noiseless, as he
stepped on the soft earth. alongside
the stone walk. now toward the pass
age in the direction OF the wheel-room,
then back into the little square. That
his thoughts, however, moved not in
accord with that deliberate stride, the
brows impatiently knit, and the quick
glances he continued to cast over his
shoulder, bore testimony.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-21
He Had Observed.

The teacher was giving a test on the
value of foreign money in America.
When it was little Harry's turn, she
asked:
Harry. how much is a guinea worth
in this country"
Harry smiled and answered: "A dol
lar and half day. "-Everybody's
Magazine.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-21

Tardy Arrival Cat the concerD-
Have | missed much? What are they
playing now?
One of the Elect-The Ninth Sym
phony
Tardy Arrival-Goodness. am ! as
late as that?
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-21
Not Disorderly.

so you have been to the art exhib-
it?"
Yes, and l found several Whistlers
there"
You don't say! Why don't guard
put them ut?'-Birmingham Age
Herald.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-21
Pa Explains.

PA, what does converse.
z-i-o-n-e mean?"
THAT is merely an Italian word
for a little chin music, son. Now.
run along and play"
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-21
Slhvl,s All Rlaht.

Whom do you consider the most
fin de steele girl in our set?"
"Sibyl Summergirl, by all odds She
gets out OF hammock without first
directing the attention of the man to
some object in the distance"
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-21
An Inch Of Air.

A cubic inch of air arising from the
flames of Bunsen burner has been
found to contain no fewer than four
hundred and eighty-nine million dust
particle1,--Harpers Weekly
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-21

What is an optimist?"
"A man who thinks that If he puts
Urgent on a letter 1t will be de-
livered sooner than 1t would be other
wise. STRAY Stories.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-21
Availability In Prospect.

81 fear am not worthy of you"
Never mind about that. Between
mother and myself I imagine we can
effect the necessary improvements
Chicago News.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-21
Handsome is as Handsome Does.

Sanford-So you don't believe in
judging a man by his clothes?
Crabshaw-No. indeed! That's the
way we judge a woman, and look how
we get fooled!-Judge.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-21
Queer StrudQle.

There is one extremely odd thing
which happens often in summer"
what is it?"
THAT there should be such hot
time over the price of ice"
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-21
Up AGAINST II,

THAT woodpecker may be persist
ent. but think he's beaten this time"
What's he trying to dor"
Drill a hole into an iron trolley
pole"
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-21
oettlna close 10 Mature.

This is an interesting moving pic
ture of frog culture"
Yes, and II it were a talking NOV
ing picture, we might even hear the
frogs croak."
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-21
Stranue 10 Saw.

Here is a unique novel by a Brit.
ish author"
What makes 1t unique?"
"An American girl is introduced in
the story and she speaks very fair
English"
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-21
Mean Man.

Papa, I want an ice cream sundae.
'All right, dear; remind me of II
again, this is only Tuesday"
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-21
For Tired Nerves,
CTo BE CONTINUED

When everything in life goes wrong,
when the tempter within you begins
to stir and growl. go to some good
masseuse and you will soon find that
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-21

Stopping at length near the Tour
Bernard. he looked hxedly down at the
town, wrapped in a stiffness that
should haze treasured him. Never
theless he appeared not satisfied; and
had stepped out isto the court again,
when some sound he heard, or fancied,
sent him quickly TO an embrasure in
the wall. From this opening-tor.
merry for cannon in defense OF the
fenils, and the poulain. or planking for
the hosting Of goods-he leaned fer
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-21

feet of a girl who deliberately kicks
goal with II.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-21

Now ] am twenty-one. and my own
master!"
Eyes, but you are engaged"
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-21

exclanauons, any lingering doubt as
90 who his captor was could no longer
be entertained by the huuchback.
These newcomers took no pains 10
conceal IL; even when the dwarf's
presence became known TO them and
nnoeremoniously was he dragged forth
they displayed a contemptuous dis.
regard OF him as factor 10 interfere.
not calculated 10 dull the edge of his
apprehension! Too late now might he
S~xrss that pusillhnimity that had
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-10-03
SEYMOUR R--PELLETIER

A very pretty but quiet wedding
was sOlemnized Sunday evening,
Sept. q, in st. James the Greater
Church, when Miss Olive Seymour
was united in marriage to William J.
Pelletier of Norton, Vt. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. Father
Trottier.
The bride was attired in a charm
ing dress of dark brown; the brides
maid was Miss Helena Seymour,
sister of the bride, and was dressed
in brown messaline. The best man
was Lional Banner.
Following the ceremony wedding
supper was served at the home of
tn bride to a large number of rela,
t;ves and a few intimate friends
Many useful, costly and handsome
gifts were received by the young
couple.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pellitier leftson the
Pullman for short honeymoon s,triE
through New Hampshire and Maine
A long and happy welded life is the
earnest wish of the relatives and
friends of the happy couple.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-10-03
PREACHERS MEETING

The st. Johnsbury preachers
will be held in Grace M. E.
Church, October 6 and Z with the
following program: Monday evening,
October 9Th: 7.30, sermon by Rev.
Peter Black, St. Johnsbury.
Tuesday morning, Oct. 7th: $50,
Devotions, Rev. E. B. Harris, Gov
entry; 900, Business. The Minister
and the Ritual, 9.30-40, "From
house to house." Rev. J. @. Angel,
West Burke. Discussion. 9.50-10.00,
Till death us do part" Rev. A. W.
Hewitt, Piainfeld. Discussion. 10.-
1920, 30, grave where is thy vic
tory?" Rev. P. B. L. Seller, Peacham.
Discussion. 10.40-50, "Do this in
remembrance of me-" Rev. F. W,
Lewis, Groton. Discussion. HOO
10, "Verily, verify, say unto thee, "
Rev. w. L. Sizer, Guildhall. Discus
sion. 11.2O-3O, Into the highways
and hedges" Rev. A. D. Simpson,
Lunenburg. Discussion.
Tuesday afternoon: 1.15-30, De
votions, Rev. G. A. Smith, Bloom
field; 1.30-45, eff l were Layman,'
Rev. F. B. Blodgett, Lyndon; 1.45-
200, eff | were a Minister" Mr.
Arson Clark, Newport; 2.00-15, Dis
cussion;2. 1870, Men az d Bible study
Rev. Glenn w. Douglass, Glover
Discussion. Recess. 2.45-55, Tht
Minister and local Moral Problems
Rev. S. M. Harris, Morgan; 2.55-3-10
Discussion. 3.10-30, Free for ALL
'Two Minutes or distance. Sub
ject-"What | am trying to do
$40, All aboard for Mount Bluff
800, Oyster Supper-Men's Glass o
Island Pond; Toast Master, Rev. A
w. Hewitt; 7:30. Lecture by Rev. R
N. Joscelyn, Newport.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-10-03
LOCALS

Jas. Welsh, the popular Canadian
express agent, spent few days in
Boston last week. While there he
attended two ball games between
Philadelphia and the Red Sox. He
was also much impressed with the
elevated and subways.
Extensive repairs are being made
on the Bartlett Block.
w. M. Phelps of McIndoes Falls,
was in town to-day buying cattle.
Mrs. Ruby Douglas has moved
from the Bartlett block to the E. F.
Hobson rent on Mountain st.
L. F. Jones and wife have return
ed from a trip to Minneapolis and
the Middle West.
J. w. Farrell and T. H. Mason
SpGIlI IIle WSeh cIlu III IOWu.
T. c.. Carr and wife leave to-mor-
for visit in Boston and Manchester,
N. H.
A. P. Cobb and wife have returned
from visit spent in Randolph and
Windsor, Vt.
The new bridge on Pherrings st.
is completed but will not be ready
for use until the concrete has set.
County Clerk G. A. Hubbard of
Guildhall was a business visitor in
town the first of the week.
Forty men from the Delaware
Water Gap, Pa, are in this vicinity
cutting Xmas. trees. There are $50
men between here and Ludlow work
ing for the same firm.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-10-03
ENTERTAINMENT COURSE

The entertainment committee will
open its course of entertainment for
the winter on Friday, October "a.
The Dunway Concert Company will
be the first attraction and judging
from favorable comments from
places where they have recently
played, the people of Island Pond
have something pleasing to look for
ward to.
The other attract ons and dates
are as follows: w. H. Easton, Dec.
18; The Gales, Jan. %, Mozart Quar-
tet, Feb. 2,Albert Armstrong, Mch.
IL.
AS in proceeding years it is the
desire of the committee to make the
course sustaining, therefore the
townspeople are asked to cooperate
in their usual hearty manner when
they are approached by the gentle
men with course tickets to sell.
Season tickets are for the same old
price, regardless Of the present cost
of high living, viz, $1.50, children,
rs cents. Seats will be reserved at
Thurston's beginning Thursday, Oct,
16, at 900 am. Any of the follow
ing gentlemen will be pleased to sup
ply anybody with course tickets: F.
c. Mosher, T. C. Carr, c M. King
DR., Parlin, C. S. Foster, Fred Boyce,
w. A. Gleeson, J. W. Thurston, C
E. Johnson, G. L. Forte, Frank Rus
sell, G. C. Johnston, Thos. Kane, M
7. Sadleir, L. B. Jones, H. H. Hob
son, W. F. Morong.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-10-03
Prizes for Essays on Good Roads

In order to stimulate interest in
good roads the Bennington County
Vermont Improvement Association
offers prizes to the pupils of rural
schools in the country. One prize
of a dollar is offered in each school,
which will be paid to the boy or girl
contributing the best essay on good
roads. An additional prize of five
dollars will be given the school sub
mitting the best essay for the county.
A prize of ten dollars will be award
to the school which keeps the road
for an eighth of mile in front sof
the school house in the best con-
dition. The school may vote to take
charge of the road as a whole, or
may vote to appoint a committee
for that purpose. The prize may be
used for any purpose that theYschool
winning it may vote.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-10-03
KILLS HUSBAND

Roy Cheney, OF. Hardwick, age 80,
was shot by his wife, Elizabeth
Lynch Cheney, following family
quarrel. Cheney worked for some
time, a few years ago, for Taplin &
Rowell Of Barton and is well known
in Island Pond, Charleston, Morgan
and Holland.
The shooting occurred last Sunday
morning when Mrs. Cheney found
several letters from other women in
her husbands spockets. She also
heard her husband talking .of other
women in his sleep. Five shots were
fired, three taking effect and two
going wild.
Mrs. Cheney was arrested and TAX
en- to the st. Johnsbury Jail, where
she confessed to ssthe shooting. She
talked freely and calmly and said
the only regret she had was that she
had not committed suicide, as she
had intended to do. She claimed
her husband was unfaithful to her.
1t is said that quarrels have been
frequent between the couple, but a
reconciliation was thought to have
been made upon her return last
Saturday.
Mrs. Cheney is a domestic nurse
and her husband a travelling sales
man.
Later reports say that Cheney
failed to rally and died from the
bullet wounds, one bullet having
lodged in the jugular vein.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-10-03
Gun Contest

The following are the ten men
who have made the highest average
scores shooting in the Brighton Gun
Club, up to date, this season: Fred
Stokes 33; Wright Danforth 80 1-2;
Prof. G. L. Forte 80 1-6; S. Stokes 29
1-2; M. Renell % 1-2; C. E. johnson
27 1-3; E. c. Wilcox 26; L. B. Jones
% 1.6; w. G. Moye % Sc; G. S.
Foster % 3-5. These memb ers are
to try conclusions with the "Sharp.
shooters" at East Charleston, this
afternoon.