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Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1914-05-27

On an average. the wind 10 In the
eouthwe9t Tor 1854 hours per annuHa,
and In the east for 699.4 hours.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1914-05-27

The wooden roof Of Westminster han.
"a London, was recently repaired for
The nrst time N 500 years.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1914-05-27

lndia 4 developing an important tur-
penHne industry. though Il does not
1T supply the home market.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1914-05-27

inIerlall Wasts a. ths United stats
l1eee3Aaete0zak e1.oeo.oo0 Z DAY " "a
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-06-05

ships of half the world. Then into a
wide flashing river, the James river,
four or i've miles wide down there at
its mouth. And up and up and up the
bright river. the narrowing river, be-
tween its low green banks, with now
and again glimpse of large house
and of gardens and lawns green with
June, as one sailed past.
Harry Hampton told Francois who
lived in them as they went by-Har-
risons and Carriers and Byrds and Ran
dolphs strange-sounding difficult.
English names in the ear of the
Frenchman. Young Mr.. Hampton knew
them all. it seemed: many of them
were his cousins: Francois listened,
surprised, interested, to the word pic
ture which the Virginian unconscious
ly drew, as he talked of everyday hap
penings. of a society and way of liv-
ing quite different from any the
Frenchman had ever heard of.
With that they were in sight of
Roanoke bouse-one might see the
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Francois Beaupre a peasant babe of
three years. after an amusing Incident In
which Marshal New figures. is made
Cnevaiier Of France by the Emperor Ma
poleon. who prophesied that the boy
might one day be marshal of France
under another Bonaparte. At the age Of
pard Gourgaud. who with Alike. his
seyen-year-oid daughter, lives at the
Chateau. soldier of the Empire under
Napoleon he fires the boys imagination
with stories Of his campaigns. The gem
erai offers Francois a home at the Cha
teau. The boy refuses to leave his pa
rents but in the end becomes copyist
for the general and learns of the friend
ship between the general and Marquis
Zappi. who campaigned with the general
under Napoleon: Marquis Zappi and his
son. Pietro, arrive at the Chateau. The
general agrees to care for the Marquis
son while the former goes 10 America
asked Francois to be friend of his son.
The boy solemnly promises. Francois
goes TO. the. Chateau to live. MARQUIS
the general Alike. Pietro and Francois
meet a strange boy who proves to be
Prince Louis Napoleon. Francois saves
his life. The general discovers Francois
loves Alike. and extracts a promise from
him that he will not interfere between the
girl and Pietro. Francois goes TO Italy
as secretary to Pietro. Queen Hortense
plans the escape OF her son Louis Ma
poleon by Disgusting him and Marquis
Zappi as her lackeys. Francois takes
escape of Hortense and Louis. Dressed
as Louis's brother Francois lures the
Austrians from the hotel allowing the
prince and his mother to escape: Fran
coils is a prisoner of the Austrians for
five years in the castle owned by Ptetro
in Italy He discovers in his guard one Of
Pietro's old family servants and through
him sends word to his friends OF MS
plight. The general. Alike and Pfetro
hear from Francois and plan his rescue.
Francois as a guest of the Austrian gov
ernor of the castle prison inspects the
interior of the wine cellar of the Zappis.
Francois receives a note from Pietro ex-
planning in detail how to escape from his
prison. Alike awaits him on horseback
the American sailing vessel. the Lovely
Lucy"
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10 BE CONTINUED
nv Lady's Mirror.

Exercise is a splendid skin tonic
A brisk walk. no matter II in the rain.
will freshen the complexion, even as
1t freshens the flowers. and simple
aperient viii do wonders for muddy
skin. 1t remains for all women TO
preserve such beauty as they have
and to cure the defects which are Pc
cuIiar to them or that time was
wrought Every skin is different and
must be treated accordingly. and Il
takes a reasoning woman to expert
ment carefully and find out the prop
er method or treatment for her skin.
Most women whether they be
fieshy or thin. walk far too little. The
woman who tends to be fieshy should
walk for at least an hour every day.
and do It regularly and systematic
ally. As she gets accustomed to the
exercise she should increase the num-
Der of miles she walks a day natll
she is doing I'VE miles Exchange.
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more. Young Henry Hampton, ruled
out Of the larger part of his natural
pleasures by that stern bylaw of ma
ture, which had made him lame, APP
pealed to Francois sympathy every
day more deeply The one thing
which the lad could do was riding.
Henry" Francois spoke, as the two
trotted together down a shady lane Of
the plantation on the way to the far
fields where negroes worked in the
autumn sunlight, what would you
think Of organizing a mounted troop
Of militia7"
The boys face famed with excite
ment. What would he think OF IL? He
would think 1t glorious, wonderful,
half dozen big adjectiYes.
There were many young men in the
neighborhood; all Of them rode; none
of them had enough to do; Francois
had hold on them-a man may not
spend five years in dungeon because
OF dashing mad act of bravery with
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other watched him eagerly. All this
give pleasure to Harry Hampton, his
friend It was the only way in which
the lame boy could be on equal terms
with the other boys. and Francois had
determined from the first that every
Joy which could be cleaned out Of
II he should have To be the captain
ought to be Joy.
II" Harry cried and then was silent
--and then spoke sorrowfully. But
Il can not be-"
Can not BET" demanded Francois.
why not?"
There was moments silence and
with a painful effort the words came.
"My-misfortune am lame"
And Francois cried out, -Henry-aIl
that is nonsense. What OF IT. 1t is
thing you do as well as the best
riding. Who has such seat, such
hands as you? Why not then. de-
mand?" And went on. 1T is settled
have talked TO them alI-see the sig
natures You are the captain, my
Henry-and am your right hand and
I u
whenever you need me"
But" said Harry, dazed, sit is really
your place; don't ycu want to be cap
tain?" he shot at the other boyishIy
And with that Francois. arm was
about his shoulder again as the two
stood together. and Francois was
laughing. But yes" he said Il
should ike it. That IS a secret" Hiz
face was brilliant with laughter. ~Yan
only may know. my Henry, that am
i yain-ah, very vain" he repeated sad
u. Never tell it, lore titles and
honors and Importance. ike TO be
called Chevalier-though indeed that
is my right he added with q quick
touch of dignity. And / should Ike
very much to be captain OF this COM
pany of fine young men. the flowers
does one say2-of the South. But il
is not best He held up his forehnger
and looked enormously worldly-wise-
NO. You would not mind; the young
messieurs would not mind. perhaps
but the fathers-ah, the fathers." He
threw back his head and gazed at the
ceiling with eyes of horror Then with
a start and hand flung out, And the
mothers, Mon Dieu! But the moth
ers. Henry. They would make-what
you call tia hi Of time, il it not?H
Harry roared with JOY at the terri
fed whisper. But have neither IA
Their nor mother" he suggested.
"Ah, Henry argued Francois with
deep satisfaction in his tone. that
makes you so suitable
-SuitabIe." inquired Henry.
But yes. my friend It kills jeal.
ousy All is grist, one says. that
comes to your mill All is fathers,
all is mothers to the poor orphan-and
besides that. there is Monsieur the
Colonel One sees that the uncle OF
the captain will be contented And
whom should wish to content but my
first host. my first benefactor in this
land2 / believe. indeed. he would be
dispIeased if l should take the place
believe he is not satisfied OF my
birth"
And beneath the nonsense of Fran
co.'s, Henry could but acknowledge the
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dear to him; and he wondered that he
had indeed come through the long
nightmare OF prison to this happiness.
Mr.. Hampton has been talking to
me about Virginia; 1t must be beau
tiful country" said Alike. Il should
love the free friendly life of those
great domains. believe could leave
France and Vicques for such coun-
try as that, where there are no poiiti
cal volcanoes on top of which one
must live. With us 1t Is always plot
ting and secrecy Always war to
look back on or to look forward to.
should like to go to Virginia"
But" said Francois, with his great
eyes glowing, the war one now looks
forward to in France will be short and
glorious. And after that will be peace.
for there will be Bonaparte ruling,
and that means strength and good
government"
How you believe in the great cap
tain and in his blood" and Alike
smiled down at the pale face on fire
with its lifelong enthusiasm.
"One must" said Francois simply,
and paused, and went on. For me-
you know, Alike, how it is. How the
star Of the Bonapartes has always
seemed to be my star! l believe that.
| believe that my life is tied to that
house. Napoleon was more than hui
man to my mind, his touch set me
aside for his uses in my cradle"
And made you chevalier," Alike
considered. That was a true acco-
lade, Francois. You would have a
right to that title under another Bona,
parte."
Il believe so, Alike"
And my father believes it. So you
must hurry and get well and come
back to France and be fit for work
when the prince needs you, CheValier
Beaupre. My father has told you that
movement is preparing? He is reck
less, my father, and it troubles me- II
might be unsafe for him to live in
France If his part in these plots were
known"
Then you could come to Virginia
to Carnifax,' and Francois smiled
But Alike flushed. THAT is Pietro's
estate, not ours" she said quickly
and then she rose and bent over the
sick boy. 81 must go to my father
now" she said. and caught his pitt
full hands suddenly in both hers. But
OH Francois, I wish | could tell you
how it changes all the world to have
you back again she was gone
Francois. trembling with a rapture
he could not quiet. lay, not stirring, be
cause he feared to break the spell oil
the touch of her hands; feeling within
him a rebel hope that yet he would
not let take hold of him. Could it be!
Was it true? Did she care for him and
not Pietro? Was that the reason thai
in all these years she and Pietro were
still only sister and brother? Yet, he
caught and choked the thought Ever
then he had no right, he could not
would not tell her what she was tc
him. He would be Pietro's friend al
ways as he had promised long ago;
more, a thousand times more now
when Pietro had given back to hin
freedom and life and hope.
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out acquiring halo which adheres
afterward; it was fairly certain that q
military company, originating with the
Chevalier Beaupre, would succeed.
And it succeeded. Three days later
il was started with the cordial sane
ton of the fathers and the enthusiasm
Of the sons. Francois was. OF course.
the moving spirit and the responsible
head, and Francois was hard at work
calling back the old lore of his school
days at Saint-Cyr and reading books
on tactics and all military subjects.
Henry" said Colonel Hampton one
morning after breakfast at Roanoke
House, I want to speak to you mo-
ment in my study"
Harry went calmly into the dim,
pleasant, old room, with it's paneIed
walls and portraits set into the panel
ing; he had no fear of what his uncle
might say, for he was not merely the
young nephew and ward living in his
uncle's house-he was the owner of
most of the acres which made the
plantation great one Colonel Hamp-
ton considered that in his treatment
OF Harry. and Harry knew it well
enough. Moreover, il was an unspok-
en- secret that Harry or Lucy had the
right OF strength over weakness in
dealing with the head Of the house.
0bstinacy combined sometimes with
weakness. it is true. but yet the two
youngsters understood clearly that the
colonel was the head only by a grace
full fiction. So young Henry Hampton
felt no alarm at the quality Of his
uncle's tone. The colonel SAT- down in
the biggest chair. a chair throne-like
in its dignity; he faced the lad and
pulled Importantly at the end of his
mustache.
This troop of cavalry about organ
ized?" he demanded
Well, that's rather a big name for
1t. Uncle Henry, but it is going like
streak" answered Henry. junior. We
meet again today, and tomorrow
think we shall begin business"
i approve of it," Colonel Hampton
stated.
Harry bowed his head gravely. The
colonel went on.
1T is well-bred and appropriate
method of amusement A gentleman
should know something of military af-
fairs. But--ah-the ranking and
ah-a arrangements? Such-details are
not unlikely with gentlemen Of the
first families, as you all areexcept
one-to crystalline into a-later impor-
lance. The man who has been the
leader OF this company OF very young
men viii not unlikely be the man
thought OF as a leader in-ah-affairs
OF greater moment to come. May
inquire who is the captain?"
Henry Hampton looked troubled.
impatient
why. nobody vet. Uncle Henry. We
have not got to that. But. OF course.
the Chevalier-"
Colonel Hampton interrupted him.
Exactly. thought so. That is what
wish to avoid. The Chevalier must
not be the captain"
The boy caught up the words hotly
Uncle Henry. he has done it all We
all want him.
Exactly. But you must not have
him. l am surprised at you, Henry
Do you remember that this man is
peasant-born? Do you want TO be led
into battle by person whose rank
is not above that OF our own serv-
ants
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CHAPTER XIX.
The Sacrifice.

ne SACRIFICE.
Young Henry Hampton. thrilled to
the core at this drama, bent over him.
as Battista laid him on the deck, and
looked up anxiously at Pietro
as he living?" he asked.
He was living, though for an hour or
two the devoted friends who cared for
him doubted if they had not got him
hack only to lose him. But that last
effort of the change to the ship being
past, when consciousness came again
he grew strong more rapidly.
Il thought-the Austrians-would
nab meas / came aboard" he whis-
pered, smiling gaily as he gasped the
words to Alike. 1T was-arm in my
mind
And Alike laughed at him, and told
him that they were far out on the Ad-
Ratio now. safe under the American
flag, and the Austrians left two hun
dred miles behind.
Even if they had-nabbed me"
whispered Francois, "those two days
with you would have paid"
And Alike shuddered little and told
MIN to go to sleep and stop thinking
of Austrians, for they were out of his
life now forever.
MY seigneur," said Francois next
day when the general took his turn at
sitting by his bed, may l ask ques-
tion?"
ANY question in the world, Fran
co.'s. my son." the general growled at
him, as if the tender words were de-
fiance to an enemy.
Francois hesitated. About Alike
and Pietro."
The general shook his head. "Ah
that That cannot tell you, Fran
co.'s. Sometimes believe that have
been mistaken, that" the general as
he stopped looked oddly at Francois
and smiled Sometimes believe that
even l, even Gaspard Gourgaud, might
make mistake in trying to play the
good God, and arranging lives. That
tell"
Francois, thinking deeply, hazarded
another question. HE loves herr"
4 believe so, indeed" said the gen
eral. He cares most to be with US
with her. All yes, have no doubt that
he loves her. But why it goes no far.
ther-sapristiI 1t is beyond me
that! | would knock their foolish heads
together, me-but that is not convent.
emit"
Does she love Pietro?"
Mon dieul How can a mere man
say that? She is a woman. do not
know-not in the least" the general
exploded at him.
but Pietro loves herr" Francois
asked again. his wistful smiling eyes
searching the generals face.
"Yes-I am sure of it."
And Francois smiled
mo one could help it." he said half
to himself.
In day more little Battista came
into Francois cabin and put clothes
on him and wrapped him like a mum
my in coats and rugs. and carried him
in his arms up on deck, and there laid
him in a hammock on the sunny side
of the ship. And the salt air blew on
his face and he gulped it in. and by
and by Alike brought chair and sat
by him and read to him, and Francois
lay quiet and wondered If heaven
could be any improvement on this.
So. on that long. bright, calm morn.
ing at sea Francois lay in the ham.
mock and watched the million little
waves glisten and break for unknown
miles over the sunlit water. and lis
tened to the voice he loved best in the
world. as it told him of those others
whom he loved also. and of the places
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clear-sighted logic. So it happened
that Henry Hampton became captain
of the jefferson Troop. TO the entire
satisfaction OF all concerned.
ITO BE CoNTINUED9
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CHAPTER Xxx.

A Social Crisis.
On day the ship sailed into splen-
did roadstead. big enough to hold the
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-25
Bill for Development
of Water Power on Public
Lands Goes to the Senate

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25.-The ad-
ministration bill aimed at develop
ment of water power on public lands
through system of leasing sites to
private enterprises went to the Senate
today after having been approved by
the House. Its passage, declared its
author, Representative Ferris. of Ok
lahoma, would "mean greater and
richer West" He said Ii would af-
ford means of pumping water for irri-
cation lat a minimum cost, and be
great factor in the expansion of our
agricultural possibilities and the
reclamation of the arid lands
The bill authorizes leasing of the
waterpower sites at nominal rental.
After the revenue therefrom circu-,
lates in the reclamation fund twenty
years. half of it reverts to the Federal
treasury, and the remainder to the
States in proportion to the power
len sed. The leases would extend for
fifty years. II the government
should elect to take over the plant at
the end of the lease period. 1t would
pay actual cost" OF the non-perish-
able property, and flair value" of the
perishable property.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-25
BRITISH PRESS
RAPS MOTIVES
OF THE KAISER
Asserts Kindness Shown to
Americans in Germany Is for
Interior Purpose.
By the Associated Press.

LONDON. Aug. 25.-The Times to-
day, discussing at length the Ger
man. treatment of Americans who
were stranded in Germany at the
opening of the war, says:
There are many indications that
Germany still hopes to find friends
among neutral nations. The most
strenuous efforts in this direction
were reserved for the United States
as represented by Americans strand
ed within Germany's borders.
SO soon as the panic that followed
the outbreak of the war had SUBJ
sided elaborate orders were issued
that every courtesy be shown Ameri-
sans. All this week special trains
have been running for their benefit
from Munich. Frankfort and other
centres to Rotterdam and Flushing.
Nothing was left undone which could
give the parting guests a favorable
impression of Germany. At certain
stations. along the route these parties
were met by Germans bringing hot
coffee and other refreshments, and
by others waving the Stars and
Stripes.
The travellers were plentifully pro-
vided with German papers and re-
ceived copies of a pamphlet printed
in English and issued by the foreign
office of Germany. entitled Ger
many's Reasons for War"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-25
Jap TREASURE SHIP
SAILS WITH CONVOY
Cruiser ldzumo to Guard Boat
Carrying Cargo Worth
$1,000, 900.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 25-Con-
voyed by the Japanese cruiser Idzu-
mo, the Japanese steamer Shinyo
Maru, of the Togo Kisen Kaisha
liner. is today steaming for Honolulu
off the regular lane. The liner, laden
with a 100000 cargo and carrying
a large passenger list, left here yes
terday and several hours later was
Joined by the Idzumo. Just how far
tho cruiser will convoy the liner Is
probiematical, but 1t is believed here
intention was at least TO get the
Shinyo safely started on her voyage
to Nagasaki and way ports. Then,
1t Is understood, unless the Idzumo
encounter the German cruisers Leip..
zig or Nurnberg, she will act as es-
cort to the Chiyo Maru, sister ship
of the Shinyo, which was scheduled
to leave Honolulu last night for San
Francisco.
In connection with the departure of
the Shinyo Maru 1t was said here last
night the big carriers, with cargoes
for England, France and other allied
powers, now idle in Pacific coast
ports, viii soon be released to trans
pacific service. Arrangements are
now being made to proceed with the
loading of outbound foreign bottoms.
and 1t is said .California's barley crop
will soon begin to move.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-25
srA1.Ep PROPOSALS.


form to be obtained In the office OF the chief
engineer. must be inclosed IN sealed en-
velope properly Endorsed with the name Of he
bidder and Of the Improvement. AMI directed
10 the Board Of Street and Water Consnis-
sioners Of the city OF Newark.
Bidders viii state their prices in writing
as well As in figures
Said proposals TO be accompanied By the
consent IN writing Of two sureties Presidents
of Essex County, or a surety company q1all-
fed 60 de business ia New Jersey no SHALL
at the time Of putting IN such proposAlss
qualify as 70 their responsibility IN one hail
the amount Of such proposal. and bind them
selves that II the contract De awarded %
the person or persons making the prurdaal.
they viii upon its being awarded, become
his or their sureties for the faithful fer-
fornfanee OF said work The bond Re be
furnished win be for one-half the a1noizut
Of the bic based on the estimated quantities.
The Board nf Street and Water CpEafais-
sioners Of the city Of Newark reserve -
themselves the right to accept OF reject any
or al proposals for the above work as they
may deem best for the interest Of the city
BY direction Of the Board q Street and
Water Commissioners Of the city 81 NeWar1.
NORRIS r. sHERRERD
aurso-1et Chisf Ensisesf
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-25
SAYS LORRAINE
WAS LIKE TRAP
French Officer Declares Inhabi-
tants Would JoyousIy Greet In
vaders, Then inform Germans.
BY the Associated Press.

PARIS, Aug. 25.--A dispatch from
Bourges gives the recital of a French
officer wounded In Lorraine. He sets
forth how the Germans were aided by
the local Inhabitants, who ha6 pre-
pared for every eventuality.
The officials of villages in Lorraine
fell upon the necks of the French
troops when they came into town and
greeted them as saviors. No sooner
had they done this than they would
go to the edge of the village and hang
out French flags, big white sheets.
etc., to indicate to the enemy the ex-
act position of the French soldiers.
The mayor of one village tapped a
French field telephone wire for the
benefit OF the enemy after having Of
fered a room in his house for the In
stallation of the station, A local
schoolmaster corrected the range OF
the German guns by moving the
hands of the church clock.
At Dieuze the French were per-
suaded that they would meet no OPP
position. Despite these assurances,
however, they came upon concrete
trenches filled with German troops
and supported by quick-firing guns.
After they had stormed the trenches
with the bayonet and were resting.
they heard the strains of Chopin's
funeral march played by military
band in the distance. This music
served as q prelude to storm OF
shells from "a masked battery.