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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-07-10
to continue, after what the man San

to continue, after what the man Ban
chez thougnt-suspected abost me
what he said that day at the Mount.
after what he, the Black Seigneur. did
for me"--the Governor started-"that
you. II you care for me at ALL" he
looked at her strangely. at least.
should"
"As | told you the other day" his
accents were cold, why concern your
self about outlaws and peasants clam
orlng for 'rights!'"
But It is my concern" she said pas
sionately. Unless"
Neither yours nor NINE" he an
swered In the same tone. "Only the
law's!"
The law's!" she returned you are
the law"
Its servant" he corrected.
"But--you could spare their lives!
You could deal with them more merci-
fully!"
The law is explicit. In the King
alone rests the power to-"
The King But before word could
reach him"
Exactly" AS he spoke. the Gov
ernor rose. And now
you will not hear me?"
IF there is anything else"
Her figure Strengthened why do
you hate him so?" she asked passion
ately. You have fastened their trial,
aud would carry out the sentence be-
fore there is time for justice. And the
man whom that day you ordered
whipped from the Mount--after let
ting me think him safe! After all that
his master did for mel Why was he
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-07-10

moved on past him without answer.
At the inner entrance TO the little
castle" or chatelet. which presently
she reached. the girl stopped Here,
without, in the shadow of two huge
cylindrical towers, that crowned the
feudal gate-house, number of sol
diers, seated on the steps, clinked
their swords and talked; within, be-
meath the high-vaulted dome of the
guard-room lolled the commandant
and several officers on a bench before
large window. Immediately on her
appearance they rose. but, merely
bowling stitfly, she started toward a
portal on the left. Whereupon the
commandant started forward, defer.
entially would have spoken-stopped
her, when at the same moment, the
door she was approaching opened, and
the governor himself appeared. At
the sight Of her he started; shade of
annoyance crossed his thin features,
then almost Immediately vanished;
his cold eyes met hers expectantly.
Il have been told you were very
busy, yet | must see you; It is very
important"
A fraction of a moment he seemed
to hesitate; then with an absent air:
Certainly, ! was very busy; never
theless--" he stepped aside; permit.
ted her TO pass. and softly closed the
door. With the same preoccupied air
he walked 70 his table before one o.
the large areplaces whose pyramidal
canopies merged into the ribs OF the
vaulting Of a noble chamber and,
seating himself in a cushioned chair,
looked down at few embers.
Il came" standing. with her fingers
straight and stiff on the cold marble
edge Of the table. the girl began to
speak hurriedly, constrainedly. Il
wanted 10 see you-about the prison
ers-"
He did not answer. Gently stroking
his wrist, as IL the dampness from
some subterranean place had got into
It. he evinced no sign he had heard;
and this apathy and his apparent dis
regard OF her awoke more strongly
the feeling she had experienced so
often since that day In the cloister.
when he had promised TO set FREQ the
servant OF the Black Seigneur: had
kept his word. indeed. but
Cant you see." she forced herself
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-07-10
COVERED YARD
SAVES MANURE
In Addition 1t Affords Exercise
and Healthfu Environment
for Animals.

Professor Roberts, formerly of Cor
nell, was a strong advocate of Gov
cred barn yards for the conservation
OF manure. This system is advocated
by Professor Frazier of the Univer-
sity OF Illinois. Covered barn yards
are sheds, with good roofs. with or
without sides. and large enough to al
low the cattle to move about freely
The bottom is puddled clay or cement
The manure removed from the barn
is spread about. and sufficient bed
ding distributed over the surface to
insure cleanliness.
The animals tramp the accumulat-
ing manure into compact mass and
keep II moist by their liquid excre-
ment. This assures an excellent ma
nure, with but slight losses of plant
food. In addition 1t affords exercise
and healthful environment for the
animals in severe weather, The plan
has been tried by many dairy men.
and Is generally considered satisfac-
tory. II is said that the cows keep
cleaner than when stabbed, and tie
milking barn Is more sanitary.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-07-10
DEPTH OF SOIL
TO ADD NiTRATES
Roots of Plant Penetrate Far In
to the Ground in Search of
Necessary Food.
CBy II. p. FlSHBURN. Assistant Chem
lar Idaho Exnerimant Ssatfnn

CBy II. p. FlSHBURN. Assistant Chem
list, Idaho Experiment Station)
When Wa speak of soil and soil prob
lens we are supposed usually to take
into account about the first foot or less
For the most crops 1t suffices TO say
that alfalfa adds nitrates to the soil
since most crops feed only on about
the first foot.
For the deep-rooted crops this will
not hold true. From analysis OF sew
eral alfalfa tracts it was found that
the first foot of soil was much richer
in nitrates. but TO depth of six feet
much poorer. on an average. In 9th
er words, alfalfa land is usually rich
in nitrates in the first foot and poor
in nitrates below the first foot, while
land in other crops may be just the
reverse.
The deep roots OF the alfalfa plant
penetrate far into the soil in search
of food. while the nitrogen bacteria
accompanying the plant are working
in the top soil. In this way the nj
trates are more concentrated in the
top soil for the use OF succeeding
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-07-10

one who has not tasted food for many
hours The other, for his part, showed
no immediate desire TO disturb that
occupation; for some time waited; and
It was not until the servant stopped.
reached out his arm for a glass. TO
drink, that the young man again
spoke.
The palace? The plan OF the
Mount? Did you notice? Tell me
something OF it-how # is laid out"
Sanchez swallowed; set down the
glass hard. Yes, yes! saw much
"A great dealt" be answered with
eager zest. "Oh, | kept my eyes open,
although seemed not to, and was
mindful Of learning all could"
"Here!" From his pocket the young
man took a notebook. pencil. set It
down; everything! know something,
already, from tho old monks-the
rough diagrams In their books. You
entered where? Take the pencil
and"
The minutes passed and still San
chez traced; seemed almost 10 forget
his injuries in bis interest in the Ia
Dor. Plan after plan was made; torn
up; one finally remained In the hand
OF the Black Seigneur.
you think" Anxlously the serv.
ant watched his masters face; but the
latter, straight, erect. with keen eyes
fixed, did not answer.
you think" again began the man
when the ancient time-plece. beating
harshly the hour. interrupted.
Eleven o'clock! High tide!" The
Black Seigneur pushed back his chair
and rose.
Good" sanchezs alacrity indl-
Gated quick comprehension OF what
the movement portended.
"You-had better remain here!"
shortly.
"Me?" said the servant with harsh
laugh "Me?"
Have you not had enough of my
family-my service7" the young Seig-
neur demanded bitterly.
BAH" muttered the other. The
dog that's beaten springs at the
chance to bite! You go to rescue
your comrades. will go with youi"
in which case, Ceath-not ven
geance-will most likely be your re-
ward!"
Il care mott" stubbornly.
A moment the Black Seigneur re-
garded him; then made a gesture.
We'll. have your way!" He lis
tened. The wind is In the west"
"A little south OF west" answered
the man.
"A rough night for your boat TO
have crossed"
"Oh, was bound TO come! And
IL you hadn't been here, I'd have gone
on, on-till found YOU"
The hand OF the young man touched
the others shoulder. "Come!" he
said. and threw open the door.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-07-10
CHAPTER xIlI.-tcon,lnued.)

outside, the wind. blowing sharper,
Whistled about the caves. beat at the
window and shook the blinds angrily;
Tar below. steady monotone TO those
other sounds, could be heard the rush
and breaking OF the surf.
why did cross myself that day
on the island. when I saw her-behind
your Sanchez's tacitunity-the
retcenoe Of years-suddenly burst its
ponds. Because she made me think
OF the former lady OF the Mount-the
governors wife-who betrayed the
Seigneur, your father! promised
him to keep the secret-he would
have II. for the sake Of the lady; but
now-to you'll Your father was
stabbed at the foot OF the Mount by
the Governor!-"
Stabbed! BY himl"
1T was given out" sourly, 'by
rogues-again to shield her!"
But"
That same day he had a letter
from her. As evening fell he walked
near the Mount-was followed by the
Governor, who sprang, struck in the
back and left him for dead! | found
him and took him home. But before
he recovered. it was reported my lady
had died"
Howl"
Il know not; punishment, per
hAps! She was always delicate--or
liked 10 be considered such-a white
faced. pretty, smiling thing whose
beauty and treachery this other one.
the daughter. inherits. II was the
ghost Of herself looking over your
shoulder that day on the island, with
the same bright, perhdious eyes"
Enough" Angriiy the Black Seig-
neur brought down his hand 81 will
hear no morei"
Because abe has caught your
fancy! Because you"
mo more, say! Think you I
would not svenge your wrongs at
once, were It possible? That would
not Etrike FOR you, on the instant? But
now! My hands are tied Another
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-07-10
eating the corpulen, figure intrenched

eating the corpulent figure intrenched
behind barricade OF dishes and bot
ties on n small table near the fire.
mas finished the little puppet play he
is writing"
1T is finished" AS he spoke. the
poet rose. q had but written curtain
when you spoke. Your wine, fair Ma
nette. hath a rarely inspiring quality!"
"Oh, | care not for your compii-
mentsl" she returned. Your capi-
taine." again studying the Black seig-
neur with dark sedulous eyes. has
not found It 30 much to his liking!
He has neither asked for more, nor
drunk what he ordered and now
would venture out"
Unmlndfui OF her words the young
man called TO old Pierre.
Well" she went on. throwing back
her head, III you lose your ship. come
to me, and--I'll see you have an
other!"
Above in his chamber at the inn.
not long thereafter, the priest, looking
out OF the window, saw a line OF men
file down the narrow stairs; embark
in the small boats from the sheltered
nook where they lay, and later. in the
light OF the moon. breaking from be-
tween scuddlng clouds and angry va
pors, a ship that got under way
glldcd like a phantom craft from the
heaven and set seward through the
foam.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-07-10

CBy LANlLLA WRIGHT MACOMBER)
In visiting the SICK and making
bouquets for decorative purposes,
was often hampered by the scarcity OF
flowers adapted to the making of q
dainty, loosely arranged collection, un-
til | tried raising some plants of the
perennial BabyBreath (gypsophila
paniculata).
| wished to raise the plants from
seeds, so procured a package and
sowed the seed late in June in moist.
sandy soil in the perennial border.
The seed was sown very thinly to
avoid much transplahting. and it ger
minated quickly, the first year growing
good stocky plants with feshy roots.
The soil in which they grew was
sandy and well enriched with rotted
manure. being kept moist throughout
the hot months by a fine mulching
which not only served to retain the
moisture but prevented weeds from
choking out the seedlings, as had
little time for wedding Experience
has taught me that such treatment is
good for any strong-growing perennial
plant.
The second year the Baby-Breath
plants assumed a sprawling bush
form. and were early white with tiny
bits OF bloom. Then had no troublt
in making nice bouquets. as the bril-
liant Gladiolus. Foxglove. Iris and
Zinnias appeared more dainty com.
bined with the airy Baby-Breath than
when formed in stiff. heavy bouquets
by themselves
The flowers OF the Baby-Breath are
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-07-10

set irregularly on slender stems. the
spreading stems lending just the riuh.
degree of looseness necessary to
tastefully arranged bouquet.
During the second summer the
plants were not watered, but heavy
loose mulch Of dead leaves and lawn
clippings was kept around the roots to
retain moisture from early rainfalls,
and In the fall the bed was allowed
to drift full OF leaves, where they re
manned until spring, those which had
become rotted being left around the
roots during the summer.
Perennial plants treated this way
will bloom earlier and longer than
when allowed to dry up during the
hot days. The most important thing
to remember in caring for perennials
is to mulch heavily, that the dry heat
of late summer may not sap the vi.
tally OF the plants and cause them to
winter kill.
My border OF Baby. Breath began
blooming late In May and continued
through the summer. the cut flowers
lasting a long time. They not onI
furnished unlimited quantities of bios
SONS for bouquets, but helped with
their profusion of white to tone down
the more brilliant perennials. ana
made a pleasingly irregular border for
the taller ones behind them
The plants are extremely hardy.
having remained In unprotected Dor
ders for five years. not one having
been winter killed. They have grown
larger clumps each year, consequently
producing more blooms.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-07-10
SYNOPSIS.

or OF the Mount has chance encounter
with peasant boy The Mount" a small
Fock bound island. stood IN vast bay on
the northwestern coast - France, and
during the time Of Louis XVI was a gov
eminent stronghold. Develops that the
peasant boy was the son OF Seigneur De-
saurac, nobleman. Young DesaurHc deter
gentleman; sees the governors dauEh-
Yer depart for Paris. Lady Elise returns
atter seven years schooling. and enter
tains many mobiles Her Ladyship dances
with strange fisherman, and call to
arms is made in an EFFORT TO capture
mysterious lie SeiRneur Noir. He escapes
The Black Scigneur rescucs and takes
her TO his retreat Elise discovers that
ner savior was the boy with the fish.
banchez, the Seigneur's servant. Is ar
rested and brought before the governor.
LADY Elise has Sanchez set free. Scig-
neur and priest at the Cookies"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-07-10

In 1909 tie Turks defeated the Ser
VANS at Nish, and in memory Of the
victory built a tower OF stone and
Servian skulls. At one time visitors
and tourists used to carry away skulls
as souvenirs. and not so many years
ago the heads we're still to be seen
embedded in the walls. When Nish
became Servian, however. as many
skulls as could be extracted were CIV
en- Christian burial. A few still re-
NAMED, too firmly held by the plas-
ter. and OF these two. in glass case,
are shown at the memorial church
close by.-Wide World Magazine.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-07-10
Why He Lauahed.

Mayor Shank of Indianapolis said to
a woman interviewer the other day:
TITS you women who must fight the
economic battles of the future. The
men are 30 busy earning the money
that they have no time to give to the
campaign for cheaper living. This
must be a womans campaign. and
woman will fight 1t best with the bal
lot. That's why. when hear men
laugh at the thought of woman's suf
frage Struggle, I'm Disguised and
ashamed. Such laughter seems as In
opportune as Smiths. Smith. you
know, laushed loud and long on the
way home }rom his wife's funeral"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-07-10

dashed? Because of him he served oi
of the old Seigneur before that? ]
heard you ask about him-of his hav.
ing gone to America? Why did you
care about that?"
You seem to have listened to q
great deal"
"And why did he go to America ?"
she went on, unheeding. Did you hate
him, too? What for?"
IF you have nothing else to talk
about" He glanced at the door.
And the lands!" she said. They
were his; now they are yours"
"Unjustly. perhaps you think"
(TO BE CONTINUED)
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-07-10
Consideration,

IF didn't have such large family.
I could save a little money" "ooat
be too sure OF 1t. II you didn't have
large family you might havs -
auto "-Houstap Post
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-07-10

Inatter-of life. Or death-presses
nrsti"
Sanchez looked at him quickly; said
no more between them. the silence
grew The servant was the first to
move; turning 10 the table, be began
20 eat; ut nrst mechanically: after
yard faster. with the ravsnous z@st of
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1913-07-10

You are going in the storm" The
girl, Nanette, intercepted them.
The Black Seigneur nodded shortly,
1t must be an important mission TO
take you TO sea on such a night. Why
don't you stay where It's warm and
comfortable? Or" with a laugh, at
Last until Monsieur Gabarie." ind.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-24
WAGNER'S REVIEW
CLOSING Stock letter.

The market is about as near an IT.
reducible minimum as is possible for
il TO be and remain a market. Herein
hes some consolation AS for the
day. the trading was almost too slow
TO particularize. unless one wants TO
call attention TO rumely, international
mercantile marine. International
steam pump, etc, as candidates FOR
renewed leather medal honors. Just
10 fill in space. We might say that the
morning "Yawping" about L. s. s.
has only a momentary influence. II
that II seems TO be a trading market
with nobody trading. II is difficult TO
say Just when we will get out of this
rrIt but the on wa these ~tocks
can &C down is if We get decided liqui-
dation OF investment holdings. The
speculative liquidation has had its
house cleaning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-24
Morning Grain Letter.

Chicago. Nov. 24-Wheat visible
should increase a million or so. Corn
visible may decrease one-half to one
million. No serious change is ex-
pected in oats. Last half of last week
as devoted TO a desperate attempt
to depress all grains and the hogs.
pnlv moderate success resulted and
corn shorts are due to cover. On the
down side in wheat. corn and oats
nothing serious on the bear side can
be forecast. Argentine wheat crop
is a big mystery and local newspapers
do not even try to guess its size.
Weekly forecast suggests no change
OF importance. No severe SHOWS or
cold in sight as yet. Corn has now
reached the point where receipts en-
large, but il is a fact that May corn
rarely declines during period of Nov.
% to Dec. 81. Great many traders on
-four believe recent markets will con.
tinue. They warn against selling on
breaks. Should the grains be easy
today would fully anticipate that any
Monday break will be succeeded by
Tuesday rise.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-24
J. H. FRANCIS WANTED
TO EXPLAIN CHECK DEAL

Chicago. ILL.,. Nov. 2i.-Dodging Mex
lean bullets and American policemen
seems TO have become a favorite pas
time of Joseph H. Francis. former al
derman from the old Thirty-fifth ward.
Last week he was reported killed
during an engagement between Mex
lean rebels and federal troops at Juar-
eZ Now comes the report that he is
lodging police in Los Angeles and FL
Paso.
The former alderman is wanted in
Los Angeles, according to a dispatch
last night to tell about some worthless
checks In the same dispatch 1t was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-24
Wheat Outlook Indseisive.

Chicago, Nov 24.-Wheat outlook
indecisive May wheat has held s0c
level since Oct Is. despite liberal
world supply. Argentine wheat sur
plus a guess-may be so or may be
lis. 200, 900. Is probably about same
as last year at 95.O00.0Oo
For October and November the
United States will export about 22,-
600. 900 wheat and -four versus $4,000
900 last year. For July 1 10 Dec.
period the United States exports
should total 10000, 600 against $4,000
900 one year ago. General United
States and world wheat position Is
similar to last December when May
wheat refused to decline below 9oc.
May corn range for November to
date 691s to 70 Eastern supplies
very low. The northwest might sell
2O.0OO,000 corn in central west, but
would have little long distance ef-
feet. New corn selling freely in in
terror at 60c and seems a staple fat
price.
All winter corn run to Chicago will
be consumed with ease. For many
years May corn declines Nov. % to
Dec 81 period has been very limited
the now November prices being
rarely exceeded and never seriously.
May investors are defended by the
short crop position. Orders should
be in our hands now. Winter wheat
condition averages 80 per cent. Hes
sion fly abundant. Annual fly dam
age runs 10 TO 100000. Damage
shows up worst in spring after snow
melts and plant should thrive.
Oats trend turns on visible. 1t is
an unwieldy 100000 which may last
another go days. On downside May
oats can hardly decline permanently
below the sentimentally even figure
of 40. East is afraid Canadian oats
will dribble for another two months.
Cotton ginning to date indicates
100000 bale crop. World business
situation indicates winter cotton ex-
ports may finally not equal last win
ter. For two seasons cotton has seen
tops around lac levels and this sea
son may duplicate. Cotton crop is
100000 bales too big for current
bill ideas
Securities are oppressed by phan-
tom of a further business reaction
Some industrial activity ginger is
urgently required. Much of the news
possesses an indigestible security per-
iod flavor. Not bullish.
Wagner 1914 provision forecast
covers provisions. Bulls will probably
repeat their successful turn if pork,
lard and ribs touch November low
points. Long distance position
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-24

lair destroyed and the Seventeenth
Michigan infantry set forth at night
on the dangerous errand.
The Michigan men moved out
steaIthily with the pickets to their sta'
tons on the outpost. Rallying there.
they charged on the run The sharp.
shooters opened fire, but, finding them.
selves vastly outnumbered. beat a
hasty retreat. After firing the barns
the Michigan man marched back. tar
gets for brisk cannOnade by Alexan-
der's guns.
Sanders and Alexander had been
classmates at the West Point Military
academy before the war. The en-
counter in front Of Knoxville, so IA
tai to Sanders. was the first in which
the old classmates fought under oppOs-
ing flags.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-24

one mile out from the principal fort I'm
the chain OF Knoxville defenses This
work was unnamed at the time Be
fore daylight on the 18th the battalions
of Longstreet were discovered pressing
up on all sides.
On arriving within half a mile OF
Sanders mounted skirmish line a hand
full OF Confederate sharpshooters
climbed to the tower of brick man
sion and from that vantage ground
peppered the Federal troopers. The
best shots In the cavalry could not dis
lodge the southern marksmen, and
Sanders sent request TO Lieutenant
c. y Benjamin. whose battery
manned the fort, to try a few long
range shots upon the tower. Although
the distance was $500 yards. the tow
er was demolished at the first shot
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-24
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

During the past IS hours the west
VI area OF high pressure has advanced
from the Rocky mountain plateau to
Ihe central valleys and its attendant
clear. cooler weather prevails from
the Missouri and Mississippi valleys
north Pacific coast and showers in
the southern portion OF the Rocky
mountain region and in Texas have
resulted from the northwestern area
OF low pressure which remains over