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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-09-06

Martha Virginia. are visiting at the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. L. s. Higgins.
OF Pittsburgh. Pa.
Messrs. Chas. Cooper. Harry Pracht
and Carl Caldwell have gone 20 Graf
ton. where they will work for ths
Columbia Tile Company.
Miss Willie Wright. OF St Peters
burg, Fla. has returned 20 her home
after spending the summer with Miss
Bella Bailey. Miss Wright made many
friends while in this city. who are
sorry at her departure
Prof. Robert Lawrence and J. c.
Whitfield. with his lantern lecture. and
Rev. Dr. Meade. OF Pittsburgh. Ice
turer. were the entertainers AZ a big
Labor Day celebration a. Monterey.
near OF City. Ia.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-09-06

with the prize cattle. horses and Va
getsble display. makes the park re-
semble q miniature country fair.
Tho array OF distinguished orators
on subjects Of interest 10 the farm
ing Industry. surprising any similar
oratOrial demonstration OF ifs Kind
ever witnessed In this vicinity
A great attendance Of farmers.
their wives and sweetheart. has
been assured and with the varied pro
gram that has been prepared and tho
usual park amuEemouts. dancing.
hand concerts and other attractions.
big day is anticipated
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-09-06
PITTSBURGH BAND
Concert 90 De Given az Wheeling
Park Sunday Afternoon and
EVenina-Promlncnt

Singer.
Joseph Nirclla. The noted rom poser
and musical director whose Great
Pittsburgh Band appears In two con
corts tomorrow Sunday aftern--r
and evening. At Wheeling park. has
established for himself nattona.
reputation IN musical circles. HE
competitions have become standard
selections for many bands and or.
chestras In popular airs his best
known ~ Southern BAY"
Miss Nav MCGowan. tho famous
Pacific coast soprano. who also ap-
pears with the band. will render vo-
cal selections AZ each concert
Messra. Griffiths a Crane have an
nounced that IN order 20 place these
concerts within the reach ~ the pun
Tic generally. these concerts Will he
Fiven absolutely free 10 All park pa
irons. and that there will BE- no IN
crease phafsoever IN the usual gate
admission % ten cents Very rarely
has high priced musical event ~
this MAGNITUDE been offered 20 the
public on these terms and a big a.
Tendance AZ the park tomorrow 81
anticipated
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-09-06
new TRIAL
Granted 20 Henry schnuibach IN
Case In which Nationat Teie
phone Company Sues for
DAMAGES

Henry Schmulhach wa- granted a
new trial yesterday b. judge New
man. application being made througn
Attorney W @ Hamilton The case
is styled james W Ewing and Ar
mold q. Scherr. receivers 81 the "a.
tioual Telephone company. vs. Henry
Schmulbach Tho telephone COM
pany is suing for damage sustained
during hre In the basement OF the
Schmulhach building 10 the amount
~ $1,000 AZ the last term 81 court
the company was granted the sum or
sf65 pr. vhercupOn the attorneys for
Mr. Schmulbach moved % set aside
the verdict and grant a new trial
pom this motion the case came up
Yesterday for argument. the motion
was sustained BY the court and a
new trial was set for October s
Tho court also ordered that since
VT Scherr had hcen relieved o. 70
r'ivcr for Tho company that tho caea
BE- changed 70 James Ewing. receiver
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-09-06
FAR MERS' PICNIC
Pan handle Agricultural Club %
Have outing - Wheeling PARK
Today-Prorinen
gueaksra

Great preparation BE- being made for
Farmers dsy and FIRST annual picnic
~ tho Pan Handle Agricultural cIuh.
which takes place a. Wheeling PARK
today and evening
The PARK entrance and all tho varI
oua buildings and concessions In the
parF have boon decorated with arri.
cultural products. such Hs corn
wheat. barley. pumpkins. etc. which.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-09-06

Dr. link. OF Smithfield. O. was a
visitor in the city to-day.
Two men we're before Mayor Rine.
Friday morning. on q charge OF intOxi-
cation. one was assessed a fine of 81
and tin Other 81. Not having the
necessary money. they were put 10
work on the street.
Mr. and Mrs. James Trainor have
moved from the Jacob fats to Canton.
Ohio.
H. Brolka has installed a five-horse-
power electric motor IN his blacksmith
shop aud garage.
Sisters Marcciinc and Marcella o.
Elm Grove. W Va. we're visitors or
Thursday at ;hc home 81 Henry Emig.
81
Mrs Charles Williams Is a visitor a.
Washington. Pa.
Mrs Wright. Of East Liverpool. o.,
is visitor al the home OF her brother.
Jasper Potts.
\ number OF friends OF Samuel VII
liams were given chicken dinner on
Wednesday at Camp Williams. on Buf-
falo creek.
Miss Eva BLACK has returned from a
visit a. Washington. Pa.
Miss Agnes Dpnsmore. OF Mcdonald.
Pa. is visiting her sister. Mrs. George
Traubert.
The S'eubenville Gazette says: II
has been enormously stated that the
sale Of seats for the pill Sunday meet
irgs VIII soon open. All seats are
frsc
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-09-06

for the company
4 swcepinE order was made by
Chief % Police Thomas Leyland aim
I'd at the abolishing OF playing pool
on sunday IN club rooms The viola.
ton Of this order will be followed ~
raids and fines
The demurrer Of Martha Robrpcnt
against Nelson Hubbard. executor 81
tho estate OF John Rohrecht. vas
o1crrulcd BY the court. The case is
set Tor today.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-09-06

Three aaur- were rolled ll-' night
between ii" Turkey Tfot- and the
1anroo- rho lHf'or getting two victo.
rias fo Off," for tho former The total
pins in three games ~ bo'h teams wac
over OBJ tho. snd. which is high cias-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-09-06

Tho Martins Ferry. o. Ideals viii
play the Giants ~ thls city on Satur
day afternoon on Werlich field. Fourth
vard az o &c.
Ms Sophia Fenwick OF Main street.
is 90 ~ pneumonia.
Mrs Park Love. ~ F0wlorstown.
was visitor IN the city
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-09-06
WELLSBURC

The oil well drilled in by the Horse
shoe oil a. Gas Company on the J.
Campbell Wells farm. on Wednesday
Is given at about 50 barrels per day.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-09-06

on Friday afternoon ~ ? O'Clock
" .lliIm fPoe Iml Williams. "a coal ml
nor only q little over three foot IN
stature. got INFO hghf iu tho Crook
shoe shine p1rlors and was declared
fHo victor over the Grepkk The case
viii come before MAYOR Rinc FOR adiu.
dicafiOn
Farmers lay ~ Wheeling Park ~.
day promises 20 be- fine
Misses mabel and Ruth GuIictto
have returned from vleif az tho homo
~ their uncle. W r Gulicfte. " IIol.
liday'e Cove. W Va
Mrs Margaret McNallv i- visiting ~
the home 81 hor daughter. Mrs p J
Fove. ~ Brownsville "a
Mr and Mrs vs. Kirk have 70.
turned IN their home after honey.
m0un spent o. Nshurv Park y T..
and ofhcr points ln mo Eaf
VI aud Nra g. s. Uurgin- and
VIZ md Mrs Ion Huerfns. ~ Pitts.
hurgh. urrn visitors recently NJ tho
home OF VT and Mrs IS g.. Noland
They made tho Trip both WAYS hy
auto THcv took with Them William
fho Young son of Mr and Mrs 4 o.
holland
o o. WcCord returned on ~ mis-
morning from bus'nr.t "trip 10 Tay.
fpu %
IS W Warden was ahIslnc4q caller
DOB Warwood Yesterday
Narcs inl and Mar, WcKHtrick ~
NARY .vIile. -. teachers in tho rubI-
schools arrived .n foNn YESTERDAY.
and uN make 'hnlr home With NJ
nn1 Mr.. Grant Thompson
Mr \ o. No'ani and daughter. Miss
The Forrest City times., 1913-11-21

spring to her feet AS her aunt en-
tered, Nanette took few steps for
ward, and. bending to pick UP her
work from the floor. turned partly
away and thrust the paper into the
bosom Of her gown.
I came TO tell you supper is ready"
said Marie quietly.
At the table with her aunt the girls
manner vas subdued and deferen.ial;
she observed the incest prophecies.
anc bestowed on the others slightest
word need Of attention calculated
TO soften the old woman's attitude and
suspicious. And possibly succeeded;
or, 1t may De. Marie's own conscience
mad begun to reproach her; for mum.
Der Of days had passed and nothing
mad as yet occurred TO justify the
early apprehensions she had enter.
tanned Under the circumstances the
meal was little prolonged, the first
shafts OF twilight had entered the
courtyard and had begun to steal into
the narrow chamber with darkenirg
effect, ere OF an accord the two WON
Ell pushed back their chairs.
1t gets dark early" said the girl.
or time has passed quicker than l
thought Perhaps it was what you
were telling me OF the former lady of
the Mount Size must have been very
beautiful"
She was" answered the woman;
and as good as beautiful"
"Heigh-hoi" Nanette sighed =.
through the window watched the shad.
ows that like dark, trailing figures
seemed creeping up the ancient wall
TO caress and linger on green leaves OF
vines. bright flowers and other living
things. But suppose she had every.
| thing she wanted" The girl stirred
restlessly. What sort of a man is
Monsieur Beppo, aunt"
"Beppo?" Recalled as from a long
train Of recollections, the woman did
not seem TO notice the abruptness OF
the inquiry. oh. he is an old and
/ faithful servant. For almost as many
years as have been here" with an
accent Ct pride. has he served at the
! Mount"
And his moral character. aunt?'
demurely
Monsieur Beppo has a reputation
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Music has long been notoriously q
provoke, ct discord. once in my
s-.un,.Lg days ! suffered the g
uomtry ol ID SCOOP Oh choir rumpus
aud thereupon formed he habit OF
lending an anxious ear to rumors Of
,-olble in choir lofts. The average
ladder-li&e TIE De4m built up for the
display Of the sopranos vocal PROV
ess. has always struck ne as an un
holy hing I even believe that the
horrors OF highly embeNished offer
tories have done much to tighten
pursestrings and deaden generous i'm
.alses The presence behind the pull
pit Of languld quartette praising God
on behalf e the bored sinners in the
Jews has always seemed to me the
profanest Of anomalies Nor has long
contemplation Of vested choirs in
Episcopal churches shaken my belief
tEat choir music should be an affair
Ct the congregations Meredith Nichol
sen. in the Atlantic
The Forrest City times., 1913-11-21
SYNOPSiS

Comtesse Elise. daughter Of the govern
Or Of The Mount. has chance encounter
Win peasant boy. The Mount" a small
rrecN-Dound Island, stood in vast bay on
me northwestern coast Of France and
during the time Of Louis XVI vas a gov
eminent stronghold. Develops that the
peasant boy was the son OF sefgneur De
aura. nooleman. Young Dessurac deter
mines 70 secure an education and become
gentleman sees the governors daugh-
ler Gepart for Paris Lady Elise returns
. aa.er seven years schooling. and enter
tains many mobiles. Her Iadysftr, dances
with strange fisherman. and call TO
ar TEE is made in an effort to capture a
rnysterious lie seigneur NOR He gcapes
I 1r-,aos Ense ~ caught in the Grand tide
ne BLACK Seigneur rescues and takes
heI 70 MS retreat. Elise discovers that
reF SAVIOR was the boy with the FISH
sanenez the Seigneur's servant IL ar
Ies.ed ana brought before the governor.
lazy Elise has Sanchez set free Seig-
hsu! and priest at the Cookies" San
ensz tells Desaurac that Lady Elise be-
Irayed him. bur is not believed The
setgneur plans TO release prisoners at the
mount Lady Elise pleads with her faith
or TO spare the lives Of condemned pris-
v1.l Disguised as peasant Lady
some startling facts A mysterious
Mountebank starts a riot He is arrested
ana locked Up after making close obser-
ValoHs OF the citadel and Is afterwards
summoned before the governors daugh-
ter The governor enters the room during
ire interview with the mountebank. AS a
miserable buffoon the MotIntebank is re-
leased BY order Of the governor. De-
suarac overpowers guard and dong sol
dier's uniform. The seiRneur successfully
passes guards and finds the Great
wheel Jacques. the taller. forced 70
tread the wheel and bring up enemies Of
the governor. The Black Seigneur llber-
sfss the prisoners. The seigneur again
made prisoner The Marquis de Beau
viilers visits the Mount. The ladies' and
MOBILES Inspect the dungeons. Elise visits
the Seignenr
The Forrest City times., 1913-11-21
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doubt as to who he was vanished from
Nanette's mind for from the fingers
OF the free hand she held behind her.
something duttored to the beach
leaning to his implement. the man
regarded the paper, but not until the
girls low laugh was heard. as sue and
Master Beppo vanished in the dark.
ness. cid he step forward and secure
il.
so That was IL" Brea.h.ess in.
dieraut, Marie. standing IN the bIael,
SHADE of one Of HE Mounts pvotec.
uous. watched The fellow read ana re,
gard carefully the message in his
hand, thtn tearing it, crumI,e HE Its
The Forrest City times., 1913-11-21

her eyes. which had returned 70 the
girls. expressed once more doubt and
rlisEi7iug WIKI her glance lifted up
ward. however. Nanetre did not seem
70 notice this quick change A star
faint forerunner Of 9 multitude OF
waiting Cr6s-peepiHg t.mcrously
down from above the gray. gauE' mass
Of stone. alone absorbed the girl $
gaze and attention.
Where we're you thinking Of go
Ing?' after q silence OF some length
the older woman asked.
4 dent recall tha; Monsieur Beppo
mentioned" was the low-murmIrsd re-
sponse. But. OF course. aunt. if you
object"
I do not know that do said The
other slowly. Only" as i tie thought
had suddenly come 20 her. what we're
you writing at her ladysaip#s desk
when / went to call YOU"
Writing?" Nanette regarded her
blaakly I don't understand you,
aunt
Weren't you writing something
that you hid in your dress when !
came?"
No" The girl looked full at the
other; denied point-blank the accuse
ton Now that you speak Of it, be
lieye aid step to the desk" she an
swered glibly, to look at some orna-
ment; but as for writing. or daring TO,
l should not have presumed
A low discreet rap al the door inter
rupted, and. with whispered There
he is now Nanette cut short further
argument b. rising.
She is not telling the truth" For
some tine the woman stood looking
down in gloomy thought after the two
f had gone. What does Ii mean -
/ Moving to a peg, she took down q
shawl. What can it mean?" size
asked herself again. and, wrapping the
I garment about her head and Shout
| ders, left the room.
Half an hour later, at Beppo's side
! on the beach Nanette measured her
/ steps 10 his; listened TO the old man s
platitudes, and even turned not un,
! willing ear to sundry hints and III
nuendos of a tenderer nature The
/ girl was in her most complaisanl
mood. and. in his role Of discreet gal
/ liant to Young and blooming woman
/ hood the fat factotum stroye 10 make
the most OF the opportunity. He
sighed; bethought him Of a sentiment
al tale. and earped OF the beauty OF
the moon, then gliding the edge OF
the Mounts high towers, Size an
! swered looked: but soon her eloquent
glance sweryed 70 the sands. dotted
by desultory seekers OF cookies. OF
/ belated stragglers from the store. and
fastened itself on a jutting point oil
he Mount
Near i, before a large rock Of pc
culiar shape man was engaged II
that common nocturnal labor Of tie 10
cality digging, As the couple drew
near, quickly he raised his gaze. al
most at once let II fail; eugrossed II
his work, continued 20 toss ne SANE
and stood over j. search.nCly Bu
when they had gone by. once more b.
i heightened, and. at the same tine
the girl looked back StalWart. black
bearded, a sailor by his dress. The fel
low made q sign. and. apparently an,
The Forrest City times., 1913-11-21

last lock was one of indubitable sat
isfaction ere she followed her aunt
from the room.
My lady stared after them. Daugh-
ter Of Pierre Laroche, Friend OF the
Black Seigneur,'" Marie's words con-
tinued to ring in her ears. She threw
herself into a chair; sat long very
still, her eyes bent straight before
her, on either cheek now a bright
spot Of color.
The Forrest City times., 1913-11-21
CHAPTER XVIII.


Tie day OF ny lady's riding party
Gawned; in the east a tender fame
burned. and. vanishing. left the
heavens an unbroken blue. Shoreward
ne misrs rolled up. until only in the
hborhood OF the forts did the
white, soft vapor linger On the Mount
itself sunshine held sway; it radiated
from the Notifications. "cuirass Of the
rock and cleaned on the church.
tiara Of its na5esty." It warmed
cold palace Of marble; looked in at its
windows. and threw bold shafts to
tighten dark hooks and corners.
But ny lady. mistress OF the Mount.
seemed not TO feel its benefcent
touch standing n the full glow and
looking from her easement she shiv-
cred d little Already was she
dressed. and her habit OF dark green.
fitting close. served to accentuate the
wilderness Of her cheek which general
absence OF color, in turn. made the
more manifest certain dark lines be
meath the restless. bright eyes.
Your Ladyship." After knocking
IL vain, Marie had entered the room
ard set down the small tray she car
RED There is something your Lady
ship ought 10 know" with an air OF
excitement
The Governors daughter half
turned. What now. Marie ?" she said
sharply.
IT'S about Nanette," My lady made
"a quick movement of annoyance, i'm
patience. y did not tell your Lady
ship. but was averse to having her
+ remain here Your Ladyship does not
understand Of course. and"
7 90 understand" said my lady I'M
+ expectedly "And-you need not ex-
plain. overheard you talking with
her that night Of the banquet"
Your Ladyship,' startled.
And ! heard you speak OF her ia
ther, Pierre Laroche. friend Of the
Black Seigneur
And engaged her-after thati
Why rot? could watch-and l
have, But you were wrong. Marie"
Ny ladys manner was feyerish. Your
suspicious were ridiculous. There has
+ been nothing-nothng And day aft
or tomorrow Is the wedding celebra-
! ton. and the next day, he. the Black
/ Seigneur-" She broke of abruptly.
Had Marie been less wrought up
less excited less concerned with the
+ Information STE had % impart. she
could net have failed TO notice the odd
break in her young mistress voice:
The Forrest City times., 1913-11-21
Value Of PRAYER.

Grandma.
Yes, Marjorie"
You know l just believe a whole
lot in prayer"
Why I'm glad to hear it; that's 8
good little girl"
Yes, ! prayed the other day that
auntie wouldn't be cross with me for
breaking her little hand mirror"
And was She"
No She thought it was Uncle
John who broke it, and I didn't tel
her any better
The Forrest City times., 1913-11-21
CHAPTER XXvi-fContinuec.1

For a few moments the Governors
daughter, now standing in the center
OF her apartment, heard no sound
from the other room; then a timid
footstep approaching the door was
followed by an indecisive rap.
Your ladyship rang?" inquired Ma.
RE, turning half-guilty glance on her
mistress.
Yes Did hear voices. as came
In"
Did your Ladyship? ! mean l was
going to speak to your Ladyghip. It's
my niece!" suddenly. "On her way
to Paris"
Your niece" The Governors
daughter looked at the other. And
you-are pleased"
Your Ladyship--" The woman
flushed.
"of course. though. you must be,
She is out there? Show her I'M"
quickly.
But"
AT once"
Very well. my Lady" Marie's man.
ner, however, was depressed as. step.
ping to the threshold. reluctantly she
beckoned
Erect. with mien almost an,aeon.s-
tic, Nanette entered and stood before
the Lady Elise The latter did not
al once speak; for few moments the
observant brown eyes passed in quick
scrutiny over her visitor; noting the
aggressive brows the broad, strong
face; the self-assertive pose of the
well-developed figure. A woman 10 do
to darei-What?
You wished to see me-" Nsnette
first spoke. Marie lifted an expostu-
latory hand What bad manners Tins
10 dare But my lady did not seem
10 notice You are from one Of the
islands" she began.
Yes"
Say my Lady" broke in the old
nurse. 81 trust your Ladyship will
pardon"
Never mind. Marie" with a ouick
gesture. Your aunt tells me you are
on your way to Paris"
"Yes-my Lady," with the slightest
hesitation before the last two words
To seek situation as lady's maid"
When are you leaving?"
Tomorrow morning. your LADY.
ship interposed Marie quickly
so soon ?" My lady continued ,o
address the girl. You have had ex-
perience?"
NO, my Lady,"
Then how can you secure what Won
wish"
How At least. I can try"
ITO be sure You can try" Nv
iady's eyes fell; she seemed to be
thinking. sun, it may be difficult
Paris is far away. And If you should
fail. her fingers tapped neryously on
the chair, we are very busy at the
Mount just now, she added suddenly
directing her glance full upon The
other, and there may be something
here"
Here Your Ladyship will keep
me here!"
Marie made movement as II 10
speak, but her niece intercepted her
i win do my best. my Lady,"
Very well! Then shall you have a
trial"
Your Ladyship." interposed Ma.
rie.
The Governors daughter got up
quickly y am very tired. Marie, and
wish now to be alone You need not
remain shall not want you again
tonight"
The cid nurse murmured a detected
response; turned away.
y thank Jour Ladyship The girls
The Forrest City times., 1913-11-21
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The Forrest City times., 1913-11-21

ard thrust them toward his pocket
as he walked of "Brazen huzzy. But
her ladyship shall know: and if she
doesn't pack you of. bag and baggage
Eli? What is that?" And springing
forward, the woman pounced upon
something that lay on the sand
The Forrest City times., 1913-11-21

For the convenience OF persons who
have small amounts of washing to do
AT home There has been invented a
Jail with q, washboard sliding in
grooves IL one side.
The Forrest City times., 1913-11-21
Sure of X.

1t was lore marriage. that NJ
the young heiress with the fo,ois1
nobleman. She gave a wealth Of Az.
tion to him"
Well, the wealth was all ba No..
after"
The Mena weekly star., 1913-09-11
NEW YORK. NEW HAVEN AND
 HARTFORD TO BE SAFEST ROAD

New Haven. Conn.,, Sept .6.-"The New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad is to be made the safest railroad in the United States, How ard Elliott, it's newly elected presl- dent, declared in a statement issued tonight before the Interstate Com merce Commission during it's in vestigation of the death-deallng wreck of last Tuesday. All sleep ing cars will be of steel January 1 if the Pullman company can furnish them.
 This program calls for the eX- penditure of S6,50O,OO0, according to the statement of J. P. Morgan, whose firm severed it's financial connection with the New Haven road, but who will continue as dl- rector. The Interstate Commerce Commission hearing today develop ed testimony by Engineer Miller ot the White Mountain express that he had done two mems duty during the week of the catastrophe.