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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-01
CAPTURE MOONSHlNE
PL ANT NEAR FREEZING

Freezing. Va, Sept. 30-Deputy U. s.
Marshal IL c. Buchanan and posse cap
tured an Illicit distillery near this place
on Saturday. No one was at the still
when found but 1t had been In oper-
alton. 1t has been known that n
number OF moonshine stills have been
running In the more out-of-the-way
places in this immediate section, but
they are moved so often to prevent cap
ture that 1T Is quite difficult to Keep
up with them.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-01
nntershurE. Va. Sept.

Petersburg Va, Sept. 30. 1914.
SPANISH
Market quiet. spanish Sec per ous"el
for farmers stock.
N1RGINIAS~-
Market auist Jumbo &c per pound.
Fancy haud-picked. 3-4c per pound.
Extra prime. 3 1-2c per pound
Prime, 3 l-4ca3 3-Ac per pound
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-01

Deputy Clerk Breeder, Of the Hust-
ings court, yesterday issued a marriage
license to Edwin F. Robinson and
Myrtle L. Creeche.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-01

PETERSBURG PEANUT MARKET.
fReportcd by Rodgers, Piunmer d Co
fac.i
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-01-15
ECZEMA IN WATER BLISTERS

748 Congress St, Chicago, Ill.--"My
eczema broke out like little water
blisters. Each n was full of water
and would itch until I would scratch
1t open, then the water would run out
and it would get sore. l first got the
eczema on the back Of the hand and /
scratched 1t 80 hard / made it all sore.
Then l got it on my legs just above
the ankle and above the knee.
II used what they call - and it
stopped the itch but 1t got worse.
Then ! used -. In all / had the
trouble for about two years. One day
/ saw the advertisement Of Cuticura
Soap and Ointment in the paper. I
wrote for a sample Of Cuticura Soap
and Ointment and I tried them and
then bought some more. Cuticura Soap
and Ointment left my sores nice and
smooth. I used them for six weeks,
and am now cured; the eczema left no
marks" (Signed) F. W. Horrisch,
Oct. 10, 1912.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample of each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address post
card "Cuticura, Dept L, Boston."-Adv.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-01-15

the piano, and began to play softly,
carelessly with n hand, while she
watched the retreating figure.
In a very short time. Gregory found
himself alone in the parlor. Abbott
and Clinton had withdrawn rather
awkwardly, Mrs. Gregory had melted
away unobtrusively, and Fran, last of
all, had given the piano a final bang.
and darted out of the house.
Gregory stood pale and miserable.
1t seemed as if all the world had de-
serted him. The feature without
Grace would be as dreary as now
seemed his past with Fran's mother.
He suffered horribly. Was suffering
all that life had left for him? Per
haps he was reaping-but is there no
end to the harvest? One sows in so
brief a time; is the garnering eternal?
A bell rang, but he was not curious.
Voices sounded at the front door, foot
steps passed, then silence once more
silence and despair. Gregory went to
the open window, and leaned heavily
on the sill, taking great breaths, star
ing duly. ID
Footsteps were heard again. They
were near by. They stopped at the
door-they were hers. Gregory start
ed up with a low cry of terminated
hope. Whatever h~appened-he was
about to see Grave Noir once more.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-01-15
Tho MarrIaqeabla Girl.

The most delightful houses to visit
are those belonging to certain women
who took their college degrees and
spent their time until marriage in
teaching or in similar occupations.
The husbands have gained companions
as well as cooks and housekeepers,
and the concentration that enabled
those women to gain their degree Is
now turned to making their wifehood
a ccess
They certainly do play golf or ten
mis- or walk for exercise. They pal
with their husbands on equal terms.
The fact that they have one accom-
plishment puts them on a footing with
the learned class.
One accomplishment always leads
to many. So the parents who allow
their daughters to sit down and wait
on the chance Of a husbands turning
up are sadly ~neglecting their duty.
Remember: The day is past when
women take pride In saying, Il never
did a days work in my life" Such
pride is that of idiots.-Exchange.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-01-15
NOT MUCH OF A PROBLEM
Observing Boy Had Sure Way Of De-
termining the Breed of Chicken
Served for Dinner.

At recent dinner in a suburban
district, where all the guests were
amateur chicken raisers, after a dis
cussion of the egg problem the I'VE
sation turned to the best breed of
hens. After the good points of sOrp-
ingtons, Minorcas, Leghorns and 9TH
ers had all been brought forth the
host said:
We'll, the ultimate end Of every
chicken is the pot, and you cant tell
the difference when 1t is on the table.
Let's see how many can tell what
kind Of a hen we have just eaten"
All agreed it was a very good kind,
but there were many guesses as to the
breed. The only child at the table, a
twelve-year-old boy, was the one who
guessed correctly.
The host beamed on him and said:
Jimmie, how did you know 1t was a
Plymouth Rock?"
ooh, that a easy" he replied. 81
found a feather in the gravy"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-01-15
Advancement In Aroentlns.


Argentina is about to put through a
number Of large engineering schemes.
The municipality OF Bahia Blanca is
asking for estimates for a drainage
scheme to cost $4,000 A new wa.
ter supply and sewerage scheme is Il
be undertaken in the capital, which
win cost over s20.000,000. An i'm
portant electric light and power plani
will probably be the outcome OF the
arrangements now being concluded be.
tween the governments of Argentina
and Grail for utilizing the Iguazu
waterfalls, which AFFORD sufficient wa
ter power to supply the two states
and also the republic Of Uruguay witt
light and FIRE probably for q b1ndre
years 70 coma
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-01-15
N1GaCH.AM7M1
Grace. YOU are everything"

Grace. you are everything"
She laughed. Everything! At the
word of an Abbott Ashton, a disgraced
school-teacher, you make me less than
nothing!"
He cried out impetuously, shall
tell you why we must part?"
Grace returned with a somber look.
so Fran is to have my placed"
Gregory interposed p%assionately, at
is because love you"
$50 Fran is to be your secretary!'
she persisted.
Grace, you have read my heart,
lave read yours; we thought we could
associate in safety, after that-but /
am weak. You never come into the
room that | am not thrilled with rap
ture. Life hasn't any brightness for
me except your presence. What can
do but protect your
"Mr. Gregory, Fran hasn't any in
rerest IN your work" Ntt
Il love you, Grace-I adore you.
Beautiful darling-don't you see you
must go away because you are SO in
expressibly precious to me? That's
why / mustn't have you under my
roof" He sank upon his knees and
caught her hand. See me at your
feet-should this thing be?"
Grace coldly withdrew her hand.
In spite of all you say, you have en-
gagged Fran in my place."
mo one a take your place, dear"
Grace's voice suddenly vibrated:
You tell me you love me, We; you
agree to hire that woman, in my
place-the woman I hate, l tell you;
yes, the spy, the enemy of this home"
Yes, Grace, l do tell you that /
love you would | be kneeling here
worshiping you, otherwise? And what
is more, you know that you love me
you know 1t. That's why | must send
you away"
Then send Fran away, when O.
send me away"
ooh, my God, if l could" he ex-
claimed, starting up wildly. But you
see, it's impossible. | can't do that,
and l can't help you"
why is it impossible? Must you
treat better the daughter of an old
college friend, than the woman you
say you love? What are those mystic
rious Springfield interests"
And you are the woman who
loves mel" Gregory interrupted quick
ly, Say it, Grace! Tell me you love
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-01-15
CHAPTER xvln.-contInued.

SStlLItihNhs
An? You can prove she's no
Traud?"
MY pockets are full of proofs"
Robert exclaimed, looking significant
iy at Gregory.
Dear Franz" murmured Mrs. Greg
DRY with d sweet smile of reminis-
tnence.
Abbott" Mr.. Gregory gasped, as he
began to realize the compromise that
was offered, you have always been
my friend-and you have been inter-
ested in my charities--you know how
important my secretary is to my work.
1t is true that I did wrong, years ago
very wrong--it is true that | bitter
ly--what shall I say?-antagonized the
interests at Springfield. But that was
long ago. Am to be punished now"
Mr.. Gregory" said Abbott, clearly
and forcibly, 81 have nothing to do
with any punishment, I have nothing
to do with demanding the release of
your secretary. | am a mere agent
OF the interests, sent to you to demand
that your secretary be dismissed in
the morning; and II you cannot see
your way to promise me now that you
will dismiss her, my Office is ended.
II you can promise to send her away,
l give you my word the transactions
shall be forever hushed up, so far as
We are concerned. II you cannot prom.
Use. all will be revealed at once"
In just ten minutes" said Robert
Clinton, consulting his watch.
Grace stood looking at Gregory as IL
turned to stone. She had listened in
Eently to every word as it fell from
Abbott's lips, but not once had she
turned her head to look at him.
You are cruel" Gregory Jared out,
you are heartless. If | send away
the only n who Is in perfect knowl-
edge and sympathy with my work."
Then you refuse"
OF course ] refuse. I'll not permit
the work Of years to perish because
OF an unreasonable and preposterous
demand. You wouldn't exchange your
position here for Bob's grocery, would
fngly.
"Yes-if you dismiss me-" Grace an.
you, Miss Grace?" he ended appeal.
swered, her ayes smoldering.
"Lucy'-Gregory was almost beside
himself-"tell her she must stay-tell
these men we cannot go on with our
work, without her"
Not for worlds would Mrs. Gregory
have betrayed her eagerness for Grace
to go. but for no consideration would
she have asked her to stay. "Mr.
Gregory" she responded, 81 cannot
conceive of your being in the power of
business interests to such an extent
as to drive you to anything that seems
like taking your hearts blood"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-01-15
Up-to-Date claquer.

The theatrical claQuer has ever been
an institution in France, especially
Paris, where a Chef de claque" en-
joys a recognized status and receives
a comfortable income. 1t is a mistake
to suppose that the only duty of
claquers is to applaud. A w~ell-organ-
lied claque includes the art Of infec-
tious laughter. These, called "chatouil-
leurs," attend the lighter forms of
drama and laugh SO heartily and
naturally that their neighbors join in,
and leave the house convinced that the
play must be a most amusing one.
Then, too, there are the ~"pleureuses,"
who are paid to shake with sobs at the
right moment during melodrama.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-01-15
Good Bowels Are
An Aid to Growth
Growing Children Need a Mid
LG<0hiue 70 Foster Regular
Bowel Movement.

As q child grows older 1t requires
more and more personal attention
from the mother, and as the func-
tons Of the bowels are of the utmost
importance to health, great attention
should be paid to them.
Diet is of great Importance, and the
mother should watch the effect of GER
tain foods. A food will constipate one
and not another, and SO we have a
healthy food like eggs causing bilious
ness to thousands, and a wholesome
fruit like bananas co~nstipating many.
1t is also to be considered that the
child is growing, and great changes
are taking place in the young man or
young woman. The system hasanot yet
settled itself to its later routine.
A very valuable remedy at this
stage, and one which every growing
boy and girl should be given often or
occasionally, according to the individ-
ual circumstances, is DIR. Caldwells
Syrup Pepsin. This is a laxative and
tonic combined. SO mild that it is
given to little babies, and yet equally
effective in the most robust constitu-
ton. At the first sign of a tendency
to constipation give a small dose of
Syrup Pepsin at night on retiring, and
prompt action will follow in the MORN
ing. It not only acts on the stomach
and bowels but its tonic properties
build up and strengthen the system
generally, which is an opinion shared
by Mr.. John Dey of Bloomfield, N. J.
He has a large family and at ages
where the growth and development
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-01-15
GREAT NAMES HAVE GONE
Long List Of Men Of Genius Whose
Limo is No Longer Represented
on the Earth.

When n considers how many fam
lilies there are which trace their an
cestry in a direct line for many gem
erations, 1t is rather a surprising fact
that there is not a single living de-
scendant in the male line OF some Of
the greatest men the world has ever
produced.
For the preservation Of u illusions
regarding genius, 1t probably is far
better that there should be no disap-
pointing ordinary persons left In the
world to represent the men whom we
delight TO honor.
To find a Milton engaged in the in
surance business, or a Byron on the
stock exchange would Jar dreadfully
on ones sense Of the fitness OF things.
The following 10 a list OF some of
the illustrious men whose line never
will be represented on the earth
again as long az the world stands:
Chaucer. Shakespeare, Spencer, MIL
ton. Cowley. Butler. Dryden. Pope,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-01-15
SYNOPSIS.

Fran arrives at Hamilton Gregory's
home In Llttleburg. but finds him absent
conducting the choir at a camp meeting.
She repairs thither in search of him
laughs during the service and Is asked til
tcaYe, Abbott Ashton, superintendent of
schools, escorts Fran from the tent. He
tells her Gregory is a wealthy man,
deeply Interested in charity work, n a
Pillar OF the church. Ashton becomes
greatly interested in Fran and while taxi
ing cave of her, holds her ham and Is
seen by Sapphire Clinton. sister of Rob
ert CLINTON, chairman of the school board.
iran tells Gregory she wants a home
with him. Grace Noir, Gregory's private
secretary. takes a violent dislike to Fran
ana advises her to go away at once.
iran hints at a twenty=year-old secret,
and Gregory In agitation asks Grace to
leave the room. Fran relates the story
OF how Gregory married a young girl at
Springfield while attending college and
then deserted her. Fran is the hild of
that marriage. Gregory had married his
present wife three years before the death
of Fran'S mother. Fran takes a liking to
Mrs. Gregory. Gregory explains that
fran is the daughter Of a very dear friend
who Is dead. Fran agrees TO the story.
Mrs. Gregory insists on her making her
home with them and takes her to her
arms. Fran declares the secretary must
go. Grace begins naSgtng tactics in an
EFFORT to drive Fran from the Gregory
home. Abbott. while taking a walk alone
at midnight. finds Fran on a bridge tell
Ing her fortune by cards. She tells Alb
bott that she Is the famous lion tanner,
Fran Nonpareii, She. tired OF circus life
and sought a home. Grace tells of see
ing Fran come home after midnight with
a man. She guesses part of the story
and surprises the rest fromtAbbott. She
decides to ask Bob Clinton to go to
Springfield to investigate Fran's story.
Fran enllsts Abbott in her battle against
Grace. Fran offers her services to Greg
Org as secretary during the temporary
absence Of Grace, The latter. hearing OF
Fran's purpose, returns and interrupts s.
touching scene between father and
daughter, Grace tells Gregory she in
tends to marry Clinton and. quit his serv-
Ice. He declares that he cannot continue
his work without her. Carried away by
passion. he takes her In his arms. Fran
walks in on them, and declares that
Grace must leave the house at once. To
iregory's CONSERVATION he learns of
Clinton's mission to Springfield. Clinton
returns from Springfield and. at Fran's re-
quest. Ashton urgest him not to disclose
what he has learned. On Abbott's assur-
ance that Grace will leave Gregory at once.
linton agrees to keep silent. Driven in
70 a corner by the threat OF exposure,
Gregory Is forced to dismiss Grace.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-01-15
q refuse," cried Gregory, again

81 refuse" cried Gregory, again.
"Of course | refuse"
Very WELL" said Abbott, turning.
But what are you going to do?"
Gregory asked shrinkingly.
Il shall go now; my endeavor to
straighten out things-or rather to
keep everything peaceful and forgot
ten-comes to nothing, it seems. Good
evening, Mrs. Gregory"
But wait! Wait! Let us discuss
this alone"
1T Is useless now, for the time has
expired"
That's right Clinton confirmed,
clicking to his watch.
And all of it is going to be told?
Everything"
Unless you will dismiss your sec
retary."
But you insult Miss Grace to speak
in that way. Good heavens, Abbott,
what are you doing? How can you
insult that-the best woman in the
world?"
There was a moments silence. Then
Mrs. Gregory turned to her husband
and said quietly, IF Miss Noir is the
best woman in the world, you should
be the last mar in the world to say
So"
He covered his face with his hands.
Everybody has turned against me-"
he complained. 81 am the most miser-
able man on earth because for mere
caprice, for mere spite, for no earthly
good, it is the determination Of people
who have lost positions and the like,
to drive me wild"
Robert Clinton thumped the keys of
the piano with one hand.
why, hello, Mr.. Bob!" cried Fran,
dancing into the room. so you're
back, are you?" She shook hands
breezily.
Come back. Abbott, come back!"
called Gregory, discovering that the
young man raj indeed going, you
know what I must do, if you drive
me to the wall. am obliged to do
what you say. State the condition
again if you have the courage to say
it aloud"
1.-THE past will be forgotten" said
Abbott solemnly, "if you give you
word that your secretary shall 60 in
the morning"
"And you'll take me in her place."
spoke up Fran decidedly.
THE time is up" said Clinton harsh
ly. ITS TOO late now, for ! shall
tell"
IL promise, l promised" Gregory
cried out, in an agony of fear. Il
promise. Yes, I'll dismiss her. Yes,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-01-15
Xxx.
The Enemy

Old Mrs. Jefferson would long age
have struck a blow against Grace Noir
had she not recognized the fact that
when one like Grace yea the helmet
of beauty and breastplate of youth, the
darts Of the very angles of justice,
who are neither beautiful nor young,
are turned aside. Helplessly Mrs. JEFF
ferson had watched and waited and
now, behold! there was no more Drag
on. Fran had said she would do it
nothing could have exceeded the con
fidence of the old lady to the new sec.
rotary.
Mrs. Gregory's sense of relief was
not so profound as her mothers, be-
cause she could not think of Grace's
absence except as a reprieve. Surely
she would return-but the present was
to be placidly enjoyed. Grace was
gone. Mrs. Gregory's smile once more
reminded Fran Of the others half-for.
gotten youth. When a board has lain
too long on the ground, one finds, on
its removed, that the grass is withered;
all the same, the grass feels the sun
shine.
Fran thanked herself that Grace was
no longer silhouetted against the hori-
zon, and Gregory, remarking this atti.
tude of self-congratulation was thrown
more than ever out of sympathy with
his daughter. Fran was indefatigable
in her duties as secretary, but her
father felt that it was not the same.
She could turn out an immense
amount Of work because she was
strong and playing for high stakes
but she did not have Grace's method
fcal ways-one never knew how Fran
would do anything, only that she would
dc it. Grace was all method. but more
than that she was al Gregory phrased
1t to himself-she was all Grace.
Gregory missed her every minute of
the day. and the harder Fran tried to
fill her place, the more he resented it.
Fran was separated from his sympa-
thies by the chasm in his own soul.
The time came when Gregory felt
that he must see Grace again and be
alone with her. AT first, he had
thought they must not meet apart
from the world; but by the end of
the week, he was wondering what ex-
cuse he could offer to induce her to
meet him-nOt at Miss Sapphira's,
where she now boarded, not at the
grocery where Bob was always hover
ing about-but somewhere remote,
somewhere safe, where they might
talk about--but he had no idea of the
conversation that might ensue; there
was nothing definite in anything save
his fixed thought Of being with her.
AS to any harm, there could be none
He had SO long regarded Grace as the
best woman in the world, that even
after the day of kisses, his mind con
tinued in its inertia of faith-even the
gravitation Of material facts was un
able to check its sublime course.
(TO BE CoNTINUED.)
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-01-15
XIX.
The First Victory.


When Grace re-entered the pa1lor,
to find Hamilton Gregory alone, her
eyes were full of reproach without
tenderness. AS she came straight
toward him, an open letter in her
hand, his body grew erect, and his
brown eyes, losing their glazed light,
burned from the depths.
Read it," Grace said, in a thin,
brittle voice.
In taking the letter, Gregory touched
her hand. With recaptured alertness,
he held the missive to the light, and
read:
MY Dear Miss Noir:
This is to officially offer you the
position of bookkeeper at my grocery
store, now that Hamilton Gregory has
decided to make Fran his secretary.
Come ove early in the morning and
everything will be arranged to your
satisfaction. am,
ROBERT CLINTON"
Gregory looked up, and marked
the fiXedness of her gaze. 1t seemed
to call upon him to avenge an insult.
He could only buster, Who brought
this thing here?" He flung the note
upon the table.
"A messenger" Grace's look did
not waver
"The impudence!" he exclaimed.
1.-THE affront!"
However" said Grace, II presume
1t is final that | am dismissed"
But his unseemly haste in sending
this note-it's infamous, that's what |
call 1t, infamousl"
And you mea to take Fran In my
place, do you not?"
you see," Gregory explained, Bob
Clinton came back to town this even
ing from Springfield, you understand,
and Abbott came with him-er-and
Mrs. Gregory was in the room so they
could not speak exactly openly, and
Abbott made the condition. can
hardly explain so delicate an affair of
of business-but you see, Bob is evil
IDENTIFY very much in love with you,
and he has It in his power to de-
mand-"
Grace calmly waited for the other
to lapse into uncertain silence, then
said, This note tells me definitely
that l am offered another position, but
you tell me nothing. 1t was | who
sent Mr.. Clinton to Springfield to look
into the private record of that Fran"
you see," Gregory explained, "he
was afraid l might think 1t presumptu-
u of him to do that, it was like
doubling my word, SO he came to me-
however, he is back and there is moth
ing to reveal, absolutely nothing to
reveal"
rs he sure that the girl is no i'm
postor?"
HE knows she isn't. His pockets
are full of proofs. / know you sent
Bob on my account, Grace, but alas!
Fran is a reality-she can't be dis
missed"
ut seems | can be. But of course
| am nothing"