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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-12
MOTOR TRUCKS WILL
REDUCE LIVING COST
Cheaper Farm Products for
City DWelIers, Is
Claim.

THE most interesting feature of this
fast approaching era of improved roads
and the commercial motor is their Ger
tain effect in the -cheapening of the cost
of farm produce to jewellers in the
cities" says c. w. Martin. motor truck
tire expert.
The delays and cost OF transportation
have prevented the farmer living some
distance from a distributing point from
marketing his produce profitably. With
soft roads and horse-drawn wagons five
miles is the average limit beyond which
the green goods of a city's supply can
not be drawn. With good roads and
mechanical transportation all the coun-
try within thirty miles or more is avail
able for truck gardens. Fruit and vege-
tables can be profitably produced over
a territory m. ny times larger than when
hauled BY horses
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-12
To Compete With Railroads.

An Illustration of how firmly mechani-
cal transportation has become established
In this country says Mr. Martin, lis
given in the action taken recently by a
motor truck club in the west The club
intends to compete with the railroads
by operating a. feet of motor trucks With
commercial vehicles it is estimated that
better service can be given at a mini
mum cost
Better roads and commercial motors
will within the next few years make a
great Improvement in conditions, for al
together they will cut down the average
cost of hauling farm produce to less than
half OF what II is today
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-12

Gus TO cut in close 10 the left-hand
ditch when passing a vehicle going in
the same direction in the country. And
how much more safe ii is to be on the
left-hand side OF Your car and be able
to see around the vehicle TO be passed
when one is forced over on the left side
OF the road. The entire responsibility
rests with the driver of the car about
to pass the one ahead and going the same
way so he certainly needs the clearest
vision he can get.
I'm meeting another vehicle both ,lriV-
erS face each other and naturally can
pass with greater safety and a surety OF
not crowding. The danger always lies
more with the vehicle to be passed than
from the side of the road.
Again. perhaps the most difficult con-
dition in driving is the making OF a left
hand turn in heavy traffic To make a
right-hand turn one has only to edge
over toward the curb and whip around
the corner when the cross street IS
reached. But a turn the other way is
altogether different There is probably
a stream of traffic going in the opposite
direction on the other side of the street,
and cars coming up behind which inn
mediately try to pass TO the left the
moment one slows down to make n left
turn. How simple il becomes when sit
ting on the left -hand side of the car: one
can glance back to note the conditions
behind and signal both those in the rear
as well as those approaching. making
the turn without danger and without
loss of time. By working in close to tile
curb no one can crowd past when max
always a possibility when turning to the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-12
Claim It Is Dangerous.

1T has been held as an argument that
it would be dangerous to sit on the left
side, as one could not see to stop at the
curb or to cut in close to country ditch
in passing an approaching vehicle. Pre-
vious to traffic regulations no difficulty
was experienced in driving up to the left
curb, nor has it ever been held danger
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-09-18

meath the furry Of hair, we're turned
not TO the young man. but away, to-
ward gauntlooking ruin that had
suddenly upllfted itself. as II by magic,
through a rift in the forest. But a few
hundred yards distant, the black
crumbling walls bristled with rough,
jagged edges-big, broken teeth that
snarled at the rim of the ever.young
wood. The very. brightness Of the day
seemed only to emphasize the omin-
| Gus aspect of the place; to reveal more
plainly the solitary character Of It's
wildness.
The monastery, I suppose?" fol-
lowing the direction Of her gaze. the
Marquis, after a pause. grudgingly
yuuchsafed.
Yes" said the girl in a low tone;
"yes!"
Shall We go on?"
Her eyes, passing over a tangle of
shrubs, bushes and thick, natural
screens, slowly settled on a spot. not
iar away, where wild bird. about TO
aiight, fed off with a scream.
Shall we go on?"
win a start the girl turned; the
clear'cut features were very grave; in
her gaze shone sudden compunction.
She raised her hand. MY veil!" she
said quickly. dropped It. Do you
mindY You-you will find Il on this
side OF the stream-a little way down"
hind?" He regarded her doubt.
fuily moment; then moved by the ir-
resistible appeal in her eyes. rather
abruptly he wheeled. and as he did so.
she gathered up the reins. Ere pro-
ceeding farther upon this errand OF
gallantry, my lord looked around.
You seem to set great store on this
veil" he observed suspiciously. And
/ believe you were about to ride ofrl"
he added. noting her expression. when.
before she had time for pretext or an.
swer, a heavy body stirred In the
bushes. near at hand, and gruff voice
called out.
Stand where you are!"
The nobleman's face changed: his
gaze, as II fascinated, now rested on a
score of rough figures who, following
the order, so unexpected and startling.
sprang simultaneously from nsighbor-
ing thicket or covert. and advanced
TO surround them. Held by their grim
aspect-the desperate determined Wis |
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-09-18
Puzzled. the Marquis strsiehtened

Puzzled. the Marquis Strengthened.
But her eyes we're directed ahead
and she pointed with her whip to a
break in the woody barrier TO the right
"a path that. springing from the
roadside. seemed to plunge into the
very heart of the labyrinth.
Look! the short cutl--that would
bring us half an hour before them to
| the ruins! Let us take it,"
A light seemed suddenly TO break on
her companion, and he sprang airily to
his saddle. "As my Lady willis" gal
lantly.
Then call TO the commandant, and
tell him we'll meet them there"
The Marquis obeyed. and. without
awaiting answer, or demur from the
officer in charge OF the guard. the girl
licked her horse and sent him over
low bush into the narrow way.
Fairly in the path. She rode fast,
and pressing hard behind, my lord
soon found reason for doubt as to
the advisability Of that route. and n
suspicion OF regret at his own assent
10 the departure from the main thor.
oughfare. AS their surroundings grew
wilder and the slender green figure
fitted more and more recklessly be
fore him, he even ventured to voice
his Observation-Disclosures greater care.
A shake of the fair head was all he
received for answer and. regardless
OF the increasing roughness OF the
way, she continued to sweep on, now
uphill. then down, avoiding By quick
turn one obstacle here. lesping anoth-
or there From a black ambush,
branch like the arm OF Titan reached
out to seize, but adroitly she swayed
from its grasp and only the twigs and
leaves touched lightly the bent figure.
My lord. however. they struck sharp
~, and at the sudden smart and
quick realization Of falling behind.
frowningly he drove his horse harder.
The tete-a-tete he had naturally eK-
pected from her request to pursue the
lonelier way promised now not to mate
Halize; the idea that she was fleeing.
he pursuing, possessed him. The for.
est, a tangbe OF shrubs and strange
creepers, was the scene OF the idyi;
she. spnte Of the greenwood. danced
illusively through the maze. At length
when my lord had begun to grow
weary Of valnly eDdeavoring to over.
take her. fsse favored his efforts;
brought to a standstill, at the edge
Of a torrent. the object OF his pur.
suit.
Are you mad, EHse?- A shadow
on his brow, the Marquis rode down.
She made no reply: regarded only |
the water.
81 hope 1t Is not In your mind TO at |
tempt to cross" he went on. a shade |
Of petulance in his acoents
She urged her horse forward; It
Elise! beg Of you! 1t is danger.
ous; better go back, and around.'
But the girl set her red lips, raised
her whip, and brought it down hard.
The animal sprang into the foam;
oreasting the current, 1t slipped once |
Or twice, recovered. and, after an eff. |
fort, managed to reach the bank op-
posite. My Lord-less blithely than
he had first embarked on the adven.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-09-18
GROWING STRONGER
Apparently, with Advancing Age.

AT the age of 90 years | COLLAPSED
from excessive coffee drinking" writes
man in Mo. For four years | sham
bled about with the aid of crutches OF
cane, most OF the time unable to
dress myself without help.
My feet were greatly swollen nv
right arm was shrunken and twisted
inward, the fingers of my right hand
were clenched and could not be ex.
tended except with great effort and
pain. Nothing seemed to give me more
than temporary relief.
Now, during all this time and for
about 80 years previously, | drank
daily an average OF 6 cups of strong
conee-rarely missing q meal.
My wife at last took my case into
her own hands and bought some
Postum. She made it according to d.
rections and / liked it fully as well
as the best high-grade coffee.
Improvement set In at once. In
about months began to work a lii.
tie, and in less than year I was very
much better, improving rapidly from
day TO day. | am now In far better
health than most men OF my years
and apparently growing stronger with
advancing age.
am busy every day at some kind
OF work and am able to keep up with
the procession without a cane. The
arm and hand that were once almost
useless, now keep far ahead in rapidly
OF movement and beauty of penman.
ship"
Name given by Postum Co, Battle
Creek, Mich. Write for copy of the lit.
tie book, "The Road to Wellville."
Postum comes in two forms:
Regular Postum-must be well boiled.
Instant Postum is a soluble powder.
A teaspoonful dissolves quickly In a
cup OF hot water and, with the add.
ton OF cream and sugar, makes a de-
Heious beverage instantly.
There's a reason" for Postum.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-09-18

I moment or two, my lady continued tC
regard the girl: then touching hei
horrs, wheeled sharply, and Get a pace
downward not e0sy to follow.
At the base Of the Mount they were
mot By a numerous guard bright IN
holiday trappings, and, UNDER the care
Of the cornmandant with flourish OF
horse, the party swupt gaily from
sande 20 shore.
"A gallant company. Monsieur Ie
CommandSnt!" observed the Marquis
to the officer IN charge, as they
reached tho green line at the yellow
basins edge. Now II ve were 10
meet an enemy"
Tie would find ~ prepared. my
Lord" tho Officer declared.
True" Ard the noblcman com.
placently touched the teweled hflt OF
his own blade. accompanying the &C.
ton with a tender glance at the Lady
Elise.
She, however. a httbe ahxad, ap-
peared not TO hear; spoke suddenly TO
her horse. and. ss tbsy rvung from
the svRrd, started at a bFtsk gallon
down the rood. Laughing, the Others
came after, lords and ladies first: be-
hind, With tumult and cIettey the com.
randant and his men. Az they ad.
vanoed. on either SIDE the way thick
trunks OF nose grown monapehs I'm.
lifted their gnaried and hoary branch.
es, TO meet overhead: through leafy
interstices bright naAbes Of sunlight
shot downward, danced on fine gar.
ments and aoooutrements. and then
whisked einshly away. In dim peeesses
Inches and sperrows sang; bsyond
murmunsd streams and rfyuLess wh,la
at the fest OF the rideps. gay restless
flowers Dodded, as II IN aeeon mani.
ment to the glad music Of the morn
Small wonder his Exos,lepcy should
have desired 10 add this fair PRINCIPAL.
iJy to his ovn!" muttsred the Narouis
looking around ''Of the seven forests
Of Brittany, none WIFI eonpsre with
his, the Dseaurac woods. What think
you, Ehse:- squirting his horse near
his betrothed's- Are you not taken
1y ifs beaujesG-
She looked at him with a start:
since leaving the sands she had not
spoken. and now. tugging at the reins.
1nly said abruptly: my saddle! II
believe It is loose"
LOose!" repeated the nobleman.
Careless lackeys! Let us see!" And
the bride Of her horse. pulled
n his own. and drew both animals TO
standstIll at the side Of the road.
AS be dismounted TO examine STRAPS
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-09-18
CHAPTER xxx.
The Marquis Intervenes.

ING Marquis inteFvonoS-
Inc evening Of the same day, his
Exce'lency, in the seclusion OF a small
private chamber adjoining the sale du
souVernement, stood looking down a,
Ills desk on which were strewn papers
and messages containing the latest
news from Paris and received at the
Mount but few hours before. That
the character of this information. DO.
utical and social. was little TO his uk-
ing. seemed manifest from his man
ner; he stared at the missives resent
fully; then frowned and throw down
the pen he had been using TO mark. or
make note OF. their contents.
"Verailles-a mob! Sugar-plums to
placate them! Sugar-plumsl" he re-
peated; and, impatiently turning away,
walked to the window. There for
some time he stood peering out. when.
the current OF his thoughts slowly
changing. he took from his pocket
watch, and examined the jeweled
face. Thine they were back" About
TO return to his table and task. loud
knocking arrested the impulse, and
testify the Governor called out:
glanced toward the threshold and sur.
yeyed the intruder.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-09-18

"A message from the commandment
your Exoellency!" said the man, q
trooper Of the Mount. with a respect
full. though nervous salute.
Why" returned the Governor in a
dry tone, didn't he bring II himseif7'
Because" the trooper shifted
looked away; because Monsieur 10
Commsndant is engaged in securing
tho country for miscreants. your Elk.
oellency."
"Miscreants!" sharply. What mis-
creents'''
Monsieur lie Commandant hopes to
overtakc those who have carried of
the Lady Elise" said the messenger
hurriedly. in the tone of one anxious
to be done with his task.
Carried OIL" The thin figure wa.
vered as If struck by a cold breath
Carried on" he repeated, laying his
hand on the back OF the chair
by band Of the Black Seigneur's
monl His lordship, the Marquis, they
left behind bound and secured, but the
Lady Elise they took with them
For some time his Excellency said
nothing; like a ghost of himself.
leaned hard against his support and
looked ut the trooper.
But how could It have happened?-
at length In a voice, low. intense. he
inquired. Monsieur le Commandment!
The guard-you-all are alive?"
Stumblingly. as best he could. the
soldier explained, and when he had
done, his Excellency made no sign
that no had heard.
Monsieur le Commandant further
ordered me to say he had no doubt he
would return with the Lady Elise.-
added the messenger hastily.
Monsieur lie Commandanti- Thr
Governors eyes suddenly blazed:
swiftly he put question after question.
and. having probed to the core the con-
sistency OF the tale, with a gesture,
brusk and contemptuous, dismissed
the bearer
cTO BE CONTINUED
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-09-18

pick FROM" said the manager. you
say you can sell tickets. So can they.
Nobody can sell tickets If people don't
come to buy"
NO, they can't" said the man, but
l have the knack OF seating people 30
an audience OF 80 people will look
like 400. and the house will never
look empty"
There's q good deal In that" said
the manager, and he gave the man
the job.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-09-18
Their Consolation,

QuartezInaster General Edwin A.
Taylor OF the United Sons OF Conted.
ersts Veterans told at a Memorial
day banquet In Memphis this story.
"A southesner." he said. sat In the
lobby OF a New York hotel, discus
sing certain campaigns With a north
erner.
Well. the northerner ended, with
q laugh. we'll. We licked you, anyhow
Yes, you did, the southerner ad.
mitted; but. by crinus! it's plain.
from the size OF your pension list,
that before We gave in We crippled
every blessed one of your"
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-09-18
Rational Love.

The rational, rather than the
romantic, view of marriage is the one
most in favor with the young people
or the twentieth century" said DR.. II.
Lucas Wentworth, the well known
eugenics expert. In an address in
Cleveland.
The rational view will make for
happier marriages. And this rational
view is beautifully illustrated in two
question: little dialogue-running
thus:
VIII you always love me?'
VIII you always be lovableY"
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-09-18

ture-followed; the cold waters sureed
around and he almost expected TO be
swept away At length, however.
chilled by the Icy touch OF the torrent
ana somewhat more out OF humor. he
round himself on the other side. Near
the top Of the bank, where the Gov.
ernors daughter had now the grace to
await him. he rejoined her, disap-
prevail on his face, reproach In bis
eyes, Yet still did the girl remain un.
conscious OF her lovers wounded sen.
NDiInes; be- own eyes. like stars be.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-09-18

:. When woman suffering from some form of feminine
rghtens her. y - " OouISo
Inc very thought of the hospital operating table and M
surgeons knife strikes terror her heart and no yyond
quite true that some OF these troubles may reach STAGE
women have avoided the necessity of operation BY tan
Lydia E: Pinkhams Vegetable Compound This fact 9
atested by the grateful letters they write us after Their
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-09-18

and fastenings, the others dashed up;
my lady lightly motioned them on.
Wen soon overtake you! Don't
wait!" Unquestioning. they obeyed;
though the commandant, to whom a
lew moments later she delivered
similar injunction. brought his men to
halt and proffered his services.
Whereupon the Marquis repeated the
girls words more sharply; reddening.
the oihcer wheeled and started to ride
on.
! can't find anything wrong herel"
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-09-18

1 fear you are losing interest in
the cause"
"Whyr'
Il see you constantly with a younp
man"
NO danger" declared the militant
suffrsgette
Then he is not your beau?"
NO; he's a professional bondsman {"
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-09-18
Predlspoaod.

'Dobbs says his wife drove him to
drink"
1t is my opinion that he naturally
gravitated in that direction"
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-09-18

ages; the black, threatening looks-in
the surprise of the moment, too late
my lords hand sought the sword at
MS side. Roughly plucked from his
morse, he found himself flung to the
sward; unceremoniously pinionsd, and
heard the voice OF my lady raised in
his behalf.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-09-18

Tho theatrical man just In Off the
road was recounting to the New York
manager his qualifications for box
office post
I don't see that you are any better
than a dozen other men | can take nv
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-09-18
Where Eaotlsm Thrives.

IT'S hard to have a big time in a
small town"
Yes, but that's the easiest place
In the world to have a big head"
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-09-18
Already Converted.

No man can serve two masters,
observed the good parson. who was Wis
iting the penitentiary
II know It," replied Convict 1913
I'm in here for blgamy."
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-09-18
Time 10 Drop Him.

i don't see you running around
with that young oculist any more.
Bella"
No. My eyes are we'll now"
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-09-18
The New Woman.

Mrs. Knicker-Are you going to take
a course in business college?
Mrs. Bocker-Yes: / want to find
out how to get more money out OF
Jack.-Judge.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-09-18

Norway Is to have one OF the
worlds greatest hydroelectric plants.
developing $4,000 horsepower
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-09-18

Mrs "inslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teethlng' softens the gums, reduces infamma-
tlon,alays pain, cures wind collie, 25c bottleAs,
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-09-18

GRANULATED EYRLIDs CURED
Tho worst cases, no matter Of bow long standing
are cured By tho wonderful odd reln bile DR. Porter
Antiseptc Healing M. RaIIevos palm and heals a
tho same tune, 25o. Zoo. A00
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-09-18
The New Name.

What is an autocracy?'
Il guess it is a government by auto,
mobilists"
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-09-18
These Two Women PROVE Our Claim,

Maino."I a Inllm
all sb.iI Of
what Lydia
Compound did One MIS-
found myself a terrible sui A'"""'' |ary, Me-
had pains In both sides dsucha
could IN
backs he'd had
~ II
could
tired mornings
do a of
and thought be
better until Negeta-
ton Lydia eniovin%
had
pains, suffering roman oh
te and do GINS
Now this question if YOU can. Wbv should ro
man submit to surgical operation without first giving v
f. Plnkhams Vegetable Compound trali You know that
it has saved many others-why should fail in YOUR ca
For 30 years Lydia f. PnIham's Vegetable I15@~0
Compound been the
male Ills. No sick ailm
does Justice herself ESM
medicine made herbs II va ~ II
mas restored health II IA u II
@X&s~ W rite to LYDIA EPINKHAM MEDICINECO ~ NJ Is
S$ tCONFIDENTIAL) LYNN MASS, adv Nm I'M
your letter VIII be opened, anda
by woman and held in strict SssSM HSSIO
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-09-18
SYNOPSIS
6tfT poo EY III gC5Co -'TR7nl CO.

Comtesse Elise dsurHtar rf tN0 govern
~ OF the Mount. has chance encounter
~ttn ponSant boy. Tho Mount ~ -.
bound island, stood .u 49, ~ =,
snc northwestern coast ~ Nrrr'n, ~
uutlhg the time Of Louis XVI ~. ~
eminent stronghold Develop ilal "
peasant boy was the son o. Sc'ruNN. 70
Ssurac nobleman. Young prslurI. fN'es-
-Hines 70 secure an education Iua .N..Lt'
sSntieman, rseF the governor HNhE.-
-. oepart Tor Paris Lady Elise TeL,I,IS
Saias many mobiles Her I-'vVhiN 1Nh'.1
WIN strange fisherman. and = raI %
rnysterlous Ie seigneur Nair. 10 "rc'tp..s
soy Elise is caught in ire Grand Voc
tne Black seigneur r>s~ues md iases
hher 70 bis retreat Elise discover 80
sanchez. the SeiEre,l-'s servant. ls ar
rested and brought before She gov IrnF.
lazy Elise has sErchez set free.
neur and priest at the "Io,i'es san
Snez tells Desaurac that Lady lis -, &c
Iayed him. but is not believed ,e
Ssslkneur plans 20 rrlesse pris1nrT- - "
AMOUNT Lady Elise pleads with her ihtn-
er 70 spare the lives Of condemned PIE
pxrnlsrs Disguised az peasant, 1g
Ellae minEles with the people and hesrs
MountebSnf Starts a r4o, Il, !, arrested
ana locked up after making cioSe ohTeI
NatIons OF the citadel. and 10 aiteTrhNA
ter. Tho governor enters the room during
the interview with the rncIntehank AZ
miserable ounoon, the Nounte",rk =. r.
leased by order Of tire -vTeTroT ne
sN1arac overpowers guard and dors sol-
dier's uniform. The Selgneur ruccesTulIy
pnsses guards and hnis ~, Great
wheel" Jacques, the taller. forced TO
tread the wheel and bring mp enemies ~
the governor. The Bi.ck srEneur nber-
Htes the prisoneEl. The sern-ur sSaln
made prisoner. The rsruuN AZ Hssn-
Vtllers visits the Mount The lttes and
coolies inspect the dungeons. Elise v;.its
the Seigneur. JAdJ fil-- Engages Ma
n>tte. daughter Pierre Taroch.. friend OF
tne Black eeiRneur as maid. Hsnette
plans the release Of the Bisck seiEneur.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-03-15
Increase of Broken Ground.

William R. Smith, reporting from
Tiff county, says there are 500 acres
broken where there was one at this
time last year. more harrows are be-
ing bought than ever before, and
everywhere there is increased interest
in scientific farming w. w. Rast says
that more melons and cane are being
painted in the region of Pidcock than
ever before. Deeper blowing and turn
ing under of vegetable matter is be-
ing generally practiced in the region
of Nashville than ever before. J. B.
Tyre says rye planted for pasture has
proved great milk and butter pro-
Queer this winter at Dublin. Around
Hhomasville oats are promising aa1
farmers are planning to follow oats
with peas, states ]. A. Chastain, David
Wicker reports that he has never seen
so much ground broken in the region
Of AmCr:cus as this year.
w G. Middlebrook, of Bibb county,
finds hauling woods earth to the field
to supply humus R. D. Gay, Cuthbert,
says there is an increasing interest in
live stock raising and more oats am
Iears are being planted for feeding
live stock than ever.