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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-09-10
NEW ELECTRIC LINE TO IOWA
PLANNED THROUGH MEXICO

FULTON, MO-, Sept. 3.
H. w. Knight of Chicago, repre-
senting a company Of capitalists,
proposes to build an electric road
from Keokuk, Ia, to Jefferson City.
Mr.. Knight spent several weeks
going over the proposed route and
forwarded a blue print to several
cities interested in the project. He
will return soon to confer with towns
along the route.
Keokuk has been selected as the
northern terminus because of the
power available there. A north and
south road has long been needed for
the added development of this part
of Missouri.
The new line is planned to pass
through Wayland, Williamstown, La
Belle, Newark, Bethel, Shelbyville
Shelbina, Paris, Mexico and Fulton.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-09-10

GERMAN clergyman, while
fling, stopped at a hotel much
lmted by wags and jokers. Dur
Iinner these worthless opened fire
be clergyman, who howeverstood
gibes and sneers with a calm
Ference. At length a fellow
/ said to him: "Well, | wonder
-four patience. Have you not
| all that has been said to your
ph, yes, but | am used to it, re'
the clergyman. 81 am chaplain
lunatic asylum; such remarks
no effect upon me-"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-09-10
ROBERTSON THIEVES GET
TWO YEARS EACH IN PRISON

Wilfred Barlow, Daniel Kelly and
Wm.Beasley, employees in the Wallace
Hagenbeck Circus cook house, were
sentenced to two years in prison,
Monday, by Judge Barnett in the
Circuit Court, They pleaded guilty
to the charge of robbing G. W. Rob-
ertson's hardwarde store of about
$3.50 worth of cutlery. Most of the
stolen goods was recovered.
They were all young men and were
returned TO this city by Sheriff Bar
nett and Marshall Wallace after be-
ing arrested by G. S. Hagamen, de-
tective for the circus.
The robbery was committed the
night the show left this city, Monday
a week ago.
The case Of the State VS.. Tom
Cook, charged with arson, was nolle
pressed.
julius II. Steinke, Of this county,
was given his last naturalization pa.
pers in the Court Monday.
Petit Jurors
Salt River Township: A. G. Azdell
Wat Nichols, C. d. Glendy, 7. ]. Will
| liams, Fred Pitcher, w. II. Coons.
Sailing Township: Ute Fagg, Jacl
Hawkins.
Wilson Township: John Beatty, W
H. Blythe, H. 7. Vance, f. E. Jones.
Linn Township, L. F. Hsgan, Lut'
Diggs.
Prairie Township: Gray Wilson
Wallace McCue.
| Loutre Township: f. P. Davis, H
H. Rodes.
Cuivre Township: Chas. Green
James Weatherford, Chas. Tanner
G. M. Moore, Fred Naysmith, VIM
Branstetter.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-09-10
CANCER IS DURABLE

liE AMERICAN Medical Jour
: IN a recent issue, printed most
'ereSting article on cancer and its
'ie' 1t was an article which should
Of interest to all mankind and
'ich holds out much hope. 1t now
believed certain that cancer is not
o'sease of the blood and is not
frealtary. Cancer, in its early
ages' is quite easy to cure by OPP
auon' Leading surgeons Of the
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-09-10

Winter will be here soon, buy a
pair of our Blankets and save fuel.
Remember they were bought six
months before "the war. No tax
on this lot-there will be raise OF
20 per cent later. dw1
RICKETTS, & EMMONS D. G. co
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-09-10

b ST. LOUIS Republic refer
\ the Counties in Missouri which
no automobiles, says: "lt is
that there are no automobiles in
d, Douglas, Ozark and Reynolds
PES. Let's all go down to one OF
Arcadias of simplicity and en-
long walk on the roads, where
PEDESTRIAN may dream dreams
put the peril of being awakened
poke from a chug-chug catapult
will toss him across the county
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-09-10
PRESENT CONFLICT THE
F|ERCEST IN THE WAR
Battle East of Paris Favors Allies and
Fighting is Marked by Stubborn Re-
sistance on Both Sides--Hundreds of
Thousands Battle.
PARIS, Sept. 0.

With the that the Russians defeating
most hand the allies have taken renewed strength and
fighting they have the Hundreds of
thousands engaged the battle of Paris and the Germans have
been forced back 10 miles toward the Mae The censorship
such that few details obanabe but that the battle of the
is in is conceded by those in authority,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-09-10

These reservists living in the
United States, who are returning to
fight for their country--for whom
would they fight in case their native
land should declare war against their
adopted country.-Brookfeld Ga
zette.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-09-10
CLARK SUFFERS LUM-
BAG0 ATTACK

WASHINGTON, D. c., Sept. 8.
Speaker Champ Clark returned to
Washington yesterday morning from
Hartford, Conn, where he delivered
Labor Day speech yesterday to a
crowd of 10000 in the Fair Grounds.
He spoke in behalf of the Democrat
ic Congressman of the Hartford
District.
A slight attack of lumbago caused
the Speaker to surrender the chail
in the House yesterday and leave
the Capitol before adjournment.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-09-10

VIENNA, it is reported, there
ready 25O,OOo out of work and
pine is feared. In the rear Of
army in the field, Austrian,
IN, German, French and Brit
.all the capitals and great cities
rope, will operate huge armies
ngry men, women and children,
he longer the war lasts the
numerous these armies of the
y will become and the more
lrous to the armed forces sup
to be fighting their battles.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-09-10
FIELD EUIPMENT OF THE SOL
DIERS IN EUROPEAN WAR

i
| Written exclusively for the Ledger)
Aside from recent newspaper ar
ticles mentioning the remarkable
lack of conspicuousness Of the Ger
man Field uniform; reports OF the
effect Of Belgian machine gun fire at
Liege, the reports of the destruction
of the forts at Liege and at Namur
by German siege howitzers, and
some reports of the Allies indicating
| the inferiority of the German light
| field gun and shrapnel; nothing has
appeared to give the puAic an ac-
count Of the different uniforms,
equipment, armament, etc, in use in
the present European War.
Except in the English and German
armies, the uniform is not worn with
view as to the matter Of inconspic-
uousness. The uniforms of the Aus
trian army are of various colors and
patterns, varying according to the
arm or branch Of the service. The
infantry are in the main, clothed in
blue. The French, except the artil-
lery wearing blue, are uniformed in
: red kepi, blue coat and red trousers
: with short CATERS. The Belgian uni
I: forms are ornate, usually green
/; coat, with cherry red trousers. The
!: Russians wear gray, with pipings OF
{: various colors indicating the arm and
(; branch of service. The English uni
!: form is of khakhi serge, with cap
/: and puttees of the same. The Ger
(: man uniform is known as field
(: gray. 1t is a gray drab. With 1t
are worn the Prussian helmet and
leggins Of the same shade. In both
the latter uniforms everything Is
subordinated to inconspicuousness-
No bright metal is used and the but
E tons are of the same shade as the
2 uniform.
= In each Of the armies some form
sr Of the knapsack or haversack con,
in tanning the bedding roll, and mess
oil outfit are carried. From 100 to 1s(
h rounds Of ammunition are carried b!
it each infantryman in the differen
armies.
In the matter of small arms of tn
to infantry, all the armies use moder
p high-power rifles with sword bayo
ne net. In the Russian infantry tn
K bayonet is permanently fixed.
H. Following is description of tn
K. rife of each army: England-Lee
Enfield, 1903 CAL, muzzle velocit
2O60 #. per second, box magazine
ne 10 rounds capacity. France-Lebe
to .315 CAL, M. V. 1880 #. per secon'
I'M tube mag, 8 rounds. Russia
we Line" Nagant 80 cal, M. v. 1885 fl
eir box mag, 5 rounds. Belgium-Ma'
ia ser, .3O1 cal, M. V. 20S4 it,, be
mag, 5 rounds. Austria-Mannlici
er., .315 CAL, NJ. v. 2034 it,, box MAG
aus S rounds. Germany-Mauser, 81
'n- cal, M. v. 1882 #, box mag,
rounds.
Ne All of these rifles, except Il
French, are loaded five rounds at
ISL time by means of charger. II
h- French rifle is loaded one round at
nus time. The higher velocity and co
neS sequent fiatter trajectory Of Z
.or German Mauser with its lol
er dangerous range is the superi
=. rife. The Russian rifle Is the lea
effective. Although the Lebel has
muzzle velocity of 1880 feet per Sc
co ord, the slowness in loading and {
changing balance incident to the g
:. haustion of the tube magazine
liNs tract from its efficiency. None
Dis the rifles is automatic.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-09-10
THE KAISER SAW A BATTLE



report confirms rier statements that the kaiser
bmbardg Nancy Attended first by small
staff, he took position hill overlooking the town just outside
the French artillery For hours the kaiser stood
spot the full Of the his glued
field glass through following operations of his
Finally his waiting automobile and driven
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-09-10

eve advertise as sort of BUSH
ness insurance, in winter and sum
mer, in good times and bad, and thus
have made Victor Talking Machines
known the world over."-Victor
Talking Machine Company.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-09-10

Those French troops who go to
war clad in flaming red trousers rep
resent one sartorial extreme in the
military operations. The other ex-
treme is attained by the Scotch High
landers, who do not wear any.-K
C. Star.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-09-10
- -
FRENCH DEMAND
SUICIDE OF GERMAN
NONAGENARTAN

NUN NAUElN fthtlhN
PARIS, Sept. 8.
The Matin said Monday, that
when Germany declared war,
Field Marshal Won Haesler,
who is nonagenarian, said to
the Kaiser:
81 will undertake to be in
Paris by September s. If |
am not there on that day it will
be because our army is no
good. In that case | will blow
my brains out before the
troops"
DINNER is ready" says the
Matin, "and the only dish mis-
sing is the cervelle (brains)."
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-09-10
BLANKET SALE

We made big deal on 200 fine
Blankets, now on sale. Come early
and get your choice. dw1
RICKETTS, & EMMONS D. G. co,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-09-10

WILL be some years before the
Ian centers of "art and learn
Iu see many Americans again.
n. culture is too explosive.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-09-10
WILL TEACH AT
HARDIN COLLEGE

Mrs. Chas. Buckner will have
charge of the business course in Har-
din College this year. Mrs. Buckner
made quite success of her work in
this line when she conducted school
of her own and her connection with
the school faculty will strengthen il
materially.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-09-10
sLAsHEs WIFE AND SELF
MAcoN Mo Sent o

MACON, MO-, Sept. 8.
Otis Thompson, baker, yesterday
cut the throat of his wife and him
self. Thompson had been despondent
over illness for some time.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-09-10
ORCHARD CENSUS
SHOWS I7,7OO
APPLE TREES HERE


county, which appears in the 1913
report of the State Board of Horti-
culture, just off the press, shows H.
700 apple trees in the county. Of
this number there are 1850 Ben
Davis trees, and 1850 Johnathan
trees. The number of peach trees
reported are 5000. The report
states only is cars of fruit was ship
ped from this city during that year.
The total acreage is as follows:
Apples, 295; peaches. 271s; cherries,
1; pears, 13, and strawberries Az.
There are "A fruit growers register
ed in the report; four orchards were
sprayed and 33 unsprayed. We have
12s acres of Ben Davis apples; 22 of
Johnathan; 12 of Gano; z of Wine
sap; 7 of York; 8 of Ingram; 3 of
Grimes Golden; II Willow Twig; 13
Geneton. We have Is acres of or
chard under years old and PIT over
years old.
The following list gives the names
of owners of orchards and the num-
ber of acres they have in fruit.
Adams, Ralph, Molino, 8 acres APP
pies.
Bell, ]. R., Mexico, "A acres apples.
Bever, Mrs. John, Moline, acres
apples.
Bland, H., ,Centralia, 6 acres apples.
Bybee, T. j., Mexico, acres APP
pies.
Carpenter, ]. L., Molino, 20 acres
apples.
Clay, Green, Mexico, 6 acres ap-
pies, 4 acres peaches, acre cherries.
Crawford, 7. W., Mexico, Az acres
apples.
Green, Charles, Mexico, 2 acres ap-
pies.
Dean, G. M, Centralia, 2 acres ap-
pies.
Daughtery, T. s., Laddonia, Z acres
apples, l acre pears.
Mr.. Dry, Centralia, 10 acres ap-
pies.
Ecton, Phillip Thompson, 10 acres
apples.
English, ]. E., Martinsburg, 6
acres apples, 1 acre pears.
Fisher, VIM, Middletown, 2 acres
apples.
Flyn, w. T., Rush Hill, A acres ap'
pies.
Gass, A. G., Mexico, 1s acres ap-
pies.
Ham, S. P, Martinsburg, 6 acres
apples.
Heaton, James, Vandalia, 2acref
apples.
Hooten, Robert, Mexico, Az straw
berries.
Householder, M, Molino, 2 acres
apples.
Jacobs, F. p, Farber, 2 acres
peaches.
Mackey, C. B., Centralia, 2 acre.
apples.
Morgan, ]. D., Molino, 2 acres ap
pies.
Morris, ]. NJ, Mexico, acres ap
: pies.
Pease, M, Mexico, 2 acres apples
u acre peaches.
Quick, B. r., Laddonia, 5 acres ar
Piles.
:, Quisenberry, C. M, Centralia, 1
acres apples.
D Reese, H. NJ, Canton, Ill, 5 acre
apples.
Roden, T. F., Mexico, acres ar
pies.
Shock, H. L., Centralia, 10 acre
apples.
Smith, j. J. N, Laddonia, 2 acre
K peaches.
swanton, Geo, Mexico, Z acres al
l. pies.
= Thomas, Homer, vandalia, 2 acre
n apples.
t Ware, j. g., Mexico, a acres apple
Webber, E. D., Laddonia, a acre
n, apples.
t, Wells, Lem, Marling, % acres al
.. pies.
V. White, Justin, Mexico, 2 acr
Y; pears.
s. Wilcox, A. NJ, Macomb, Ill,
lie acres apples, acres peaches.
a. Wilkerson, X. B., 8 acres appl
u Willingham, E. j., Molino, 5 acr
~ pears.
It, Winn, Levi, Thompson, 8 acres a
X. pies.
il Winn, Levi, Thompson, 2 acres a
d. pies.
g. Winters, ]. E., Mexico, II acr
k apples, 8 acres peaches,4 acres pea
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-09-10

.AKING of efficiency, the
Ian government is rapidly ap-
Iinr a state in which lost time
N motion are being eliminated.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-09-10

h TRENTc MO, Daily Re-
|hn editorially says: 'This col
boteS with happy approval the
lnation of the Mexico Ledger
always comes to eager eyes
Friday. Col. Bob apd Mitchell
have installed a modern limo
hnd that paper tells the value
Improvement without an ex-
lory article.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-09-10
AIR SCOUTS OVER ADRIATIc
ROME. Sent. 9

y
Austrian aeropanes we'd the neghborhoo of Anva
Montenegro, They probably engaged
watching the of the Ang lo-French
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-09-10

Don't forget to price our Blankets.
No tax, bought six months before
the war. dw1
RICKETTS, & EMMoNS D. G. co
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-09-10

NT LET yourself be carried
hoo quickly with sympathy for
Dder dog. You may find out
4 was fool enough to start the
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-09-10

Ess the boundaries of Europe
IOnsiderably altered after the
| war, Belgium and Switzer-
law see the advisability of NOV
\ of the danger zone.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-09-10

1 THERE no A. B. c. mediat-
Europe
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-09-10
FRANCE SENDS RES ERvEs TO MOROCCO

=
that sending to
Incorporation oal residing there In
the regular forces in Morocco for service with the
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-09-10

The Newest things in Mems hats
have just arrived. Prices reason
able.
d2w1 THE ENTERPRISE STORE
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-09-10

A new line of Dress Goods, Silks
and Trimmings at Poisson's Dry
Goods Store. d2w1
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-09-10

, CITIZENS Of Macon are Gre
4 fund to see that the Local
Law just passed there is
| enforced. Where officers fail
their duty, arrangements will
de to get result.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-09-10
DENIES RUSSIAN 8 IN FRANCE

LONDON, Sept 9.
The Standard the Russian and French embassies as deny
inp the presence IN France Of a Rus sian force
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-09-10

EsTDENT WILSON has called
Ition to pray for peace on Sun
h,,ober 4.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-09-10

Trv our Bearskin hosiery for boys
and girls. None better. ,,ronr
d2wl THE ENTERPRISE STORE
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-09-10

If you've just got to have enemies,
why not pick out lazy men?
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-09-10

w. D. Lee bought 1S head Of
horses in Fulton Monday.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-09-10

The above list is the amounts sub
scribed Tuesday afternoon for the
subscription of Mexico of $4,000 to
extend the electric line. The COM
mittee did not work Wednesday be-
caus Of the rain.
The contract of the Commercial
Club with the railroad company fol-
lows:
Mexico, Mo-, July 10, 1914
The Dolores star., 1914-09-11

be kicked there was . sudden stronG
grip on his shoulder: ~ was jerked
backward and rolled on the grass.
"ASs you tired OF life ct this age
thsnf" Q stridsnt voice demanded. aad
Francois lay on his hack and rssardsd.
vosdsring. ct sass. the bsonssd lined
faos Of . BIC man standing ever hin.
Francois smiisd: thea laughed with
assurance Of the ethsrs fTisallinsss
- Into the strange DaA's facs. He
eot y NJ test anl steo1.
mo. n'slsur." - sai1 peiitsiy. =
was ssly p,sassd q tAiakias wAse ]
a goiag . - soos ~"
.Ahi = 4 Dss1ites1 y ask vhat
maen1oesaes \ = tAae - - y be1''
-Corta1nlv \ = pesn1t1e4 nbisss.
Hsaoeeos onevsgs1 = NJ esesaoeeua.
Gonso.0no ~. = GAan go ~ - Z
1aguhal g NsHnoo un1os aneeAes
uoonoagoA's
~ sa..aes vs1anse - 49,
The Dolores star., 1914-09-11

vhtch was un1sr The stss0ls. ~ sha
SsaeAsd it 10 littls ~ eAae ost. ~
No. ausAs1. his syse sAinino WITH ~
0to0ent and tSiuUpA. - tooe hid
hana silently. hardly leoa1Ag - hsn,
80 turned %. euietly. wit1out Q voe1
q either Joy Or repeeoe. ~ eaee N
Dasntve. She had GOT Der BOY a1asn
ne0 the esea. u see0ea 70 Caaire
eao those nrst mopsnss were esyoae
vofes or embraces. 70 tsoce N varu
and was enoush. Tns Daa % M
~ horse, trotfing slowly aSeas. ssw
ne meeting.
10 woman out OF N common
teat one. - spoke aloud. sac rules
nsrseif and the boy. Ana ~ boy
locked up o ~ came and smiled ana
The Dolores star., 1914-09-11
bz~MAKYRKYTfOND SF1IPFlAN ANDREWS =,
ILLUSTRATIONS 81 uLSMORTh YOUNG =

80
- % . taess - thas u raftSsd ssd
Francois seArtsd-Sae nos AItxs.
Sabre - eesel" - threw q ths
two ehil1rsa. ~Yea havs ruinsd NJ
morning oseweea you. meant 70 nm
M those CURED cAaSesrs thie mora
ting. Bat ~ ehso wait. HAVING the
honor to rsceive visis nom ~ omcer
Of high fank. The least ! cea % 70 70
entertain hin. what amuesnent DO
you prefer. h'sieur the harshai! !
An at your service.
twas natural to Francois 70 believe
every one kindly: hs accepted Win
simplicity. u with slight surprise. ne
geoerais speech.
Tho selsnsur has fought battles un-
Der the great emperor himssIfF -
boy asked u ~ awsd tone.
Yes. came the abrupt answer.
Tnink!" whispered the Frsncn w.
TO nave fought under the emperor!
And the old soldiers heart tnrillsd
suddenly. The child went on. nShe
ssisneur would tell me story OF see
nght-of Just oneF
A,,.. - =. ....-s,.A -, ~. -
- ~. 49,. :. -. s".s.s.. $50 80
49, -. ..s..~ ~. 80 .r.r
ABOUT katisson ana ne ditch ana me
isaders. father"
hait!" crosred ths general hsss
MOI week 70 TAR. Bat ! wM ssi
ABOUT Hatieeon u 700 WISH.
80. .rs. A.....s.. s.sI p.s,..
49,. - 49, r.--S
The Dolores star., 1914-09-11

aim shoulder In it, honsspua b,01sA
and ~ grave voics wn gsaue. ny
child. BE careful how you ~ wor6D
like those; you may sst yose fashee
Into trouble. II 10 good osllef -
keep Ia oas's heart. and zoo and nay
yet shost 'vivs rEmpsrsur for . No
poleoa again. Yes. who knowsf B1t
I must 90 on. Good day. NJ friend.
the marshal."
The Dolores star., 1914-09-11

, tU0 OtS0oUgs
On an afternoon In July II the year
Of 1880. Francois. being ten yeasv old
and Q dreamer. came alone through
tho gate and cat down with his short
legs dangling over an ancient wall.
fifteen feet Sheer down. He eat there.
quite comfortable and secure. and
kicked his heels. and thought Of his
brilliant future. and also Of the story
Of the great dog and the treasure. The
tradition ran that ages hack. In ths
time Of Caesar. ffty years after Christ.
: Roman govsrnor In this Gallo prov.
incs had built formidable castle on
this hill outside the village The castle
had great granaries TO hold the grain
which the governor tortured from the
peasants and sent TO Rome to sell. So
he grew rich BY oppression. and ths
gold wrung from the people he pile1 In
cellars deep In his castle. When II
came to Be . great amount he seat far
to the north and got . huge dog. and
this dog he trained TO . terrible fierce
ness. 20 that anyone coming near in
the long underground corridors whers
hs guarded the Treasure was surs to
b torn in pieces. except always the
governor.
For years things went On In this
way. tho governor grinding the psas'
ants. and The giant dog guarding him
and his Treasure. till at last there came
. thundsrbolt-the governor was ssnt
for 10 como to Rome to give IN -
count of the riches which b had ksD<
hon the emperor. He had to 20. but
he left The dog In charge. and The night
after he was gone ths peasantry gath
cred and Get hre to the chateau and
burned Il TO the ground. and the doG
and the treasure wsrs buried in II
and there they are 70 this Aay. Ths
people Of vicaues believe that II q
man will 90 to dig that treasure and
viii stay TIL midnisht that st twelve
exactly . colossal dog WIN ne frou
the ruined stones and coms. breathing
flames: In his mouth win - u ksy
Of the treasure-vault, and hack Of him
viii s1Ana the ghost Of the Roman GOV
sfnor wrapped IN white, his face Gov
end. Ard II tie man win - bold
enough 70 take The ksy from The Ian
Ing mouth. tAen dog and governor viii
vanish in . clap Of thun1sr. and b
front Of The daring one win rise tn
door Of tAs trsasursvault and BE- nAy
turn The key md 20 In and help hin
self.
Francois considered. and. feeling NJ
fear In his soul. decided that be wal
the man destined 10 take the key oui
Of the dogs mouth and get the treas
ure. which be would at once transfer
intact to his mother. He had 10 nsot
for treasure: there were things NOR
Important. II was for him to become
. marshal Of France. Napoleon had
sSid 20: II must b 20: but he should
like. on the way TO this goal. to face
the dog and take the key and give hii
mother the treasure.
In the gaisty Of the thought. and
feeling both ambitious all but accom-
plished By this decision. he lifted him
self on the palms Of his banda and
kicked out lightly over the abyss. A