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The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-09-29
SYNOPSIS.


Francois Bsaupre peasant babe of
three years. after an amusing incident In
which Marshal Ney. figures, is mace q
Chevalier of France by the Emperor Ma
poieon. who. prophesied that the DOs
might one day be marshal of France
under another Bonaparte. At the age OF
ten Francois visits General Baron Gas
pard Gourgaud. who with Anxe' the the
Chateau. A soldier of the Empire un teeI,
Napoleon he fires the boys imaglnaIlon
With stories OF his campaigns can the General and
learns of the friendship between the gen,
eral and Marquis Zappi. who campaisgan n.
with the general under Napoleon Mar
Quis Zappi and his son. Pietro, arrive at
the Chateau. The general agrees 70 care
for the Marquis son while the I9lnisr
goes to America The Marquis asks Fran-
co.'s to be a friend of his son. The BOY
solemnly promises. Francois goes 10 the
Chateau to I've. Marquis Zappi dies ieav"
lag Pietro as q ward of the general
Ahse. Pietro and Francois meet strange
boy vhea proves TO be Prince Louis Ma
poleoh Francois saves his life. Tine gen
extracts promise from him that he VIII
not interfere between the girl and Pietro.
Francois goes to Italy as secretary 70
Pietro- Queen Hortense plans the escape
of her son Louis Napoleon by ldisguis1ng
him and Marquis Zappi as her lackeys
Francois takes Marquis Zappis place;
who Is i'll. in the escape of Hortense ana
Louis. Dressed as Louis brother Fran
co.'s lures the Austrians from the hotel al
lowing the prince and his mother 10 es-
cape. Francois is prisoner of the Aus,
trians for five years. in the castle owned
by PIetro in Italy He discovers in his
guard one of Pietro's old family servants.
and through him sends word to his
and Pietro plans Francois escape. Fran
ccis receives a note from Pietro explain
ing In detail how to escape from ms
prison Alike awaits him on horseback
and leads him to his friends on board
the American sailing vessel. the Lovely
Lucy" Francois. guest OF Harry
Hampton. on the Lovely Lucy, goes 20
America TO manage Pietro's estate In
Virginia. Lucy Hampton falls in love
with Francois.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-09-29
SAVE POULTRY BY-PRoDUcTs
High Nitrogen Content of Droppines
Make Them One Of Most VaIu-
able Of Farm Manures.
ORY R PEARIN


One Of the most valuable by-prod.
ucts of any live stock industry is the
manure. It's proper care and use ia
one OF the distinguishing features Of a
successful stock farm. The high nj.
trogen content of poultry droppines
make them in certain respects the
most valuable of farm manures.
Poultry manure contains more nj.
trogen than any other farm manure,
because in birds the excretion of the
kidneys is voided in solid form (urio
acid with the undigested portions
OF the food. This form of nitrogen
is easily available to plants. Unfor.
tunately, however, it is not stable.
Putrifactive processes easily change
1t to ammonia compounds, and unless
special care is taken of the droppings
one-third to one-half Of the nitrogen
passes of as ammonia gas.
The mechanical condition of poultry
manure is poor. 1t is apt to be sticky
when fresh and lumpy when dry,
Used alone it is a one-sided nitrogen
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-09-29


leap to the horse: the skirmish to get
free. and. at last. the rush of the
chase. He had seen 1t all, watching
quietly while his mother and the land
lord implored him to hide himself.
That young Frenchman-if he should
be aIive-if ever he should meet him
again Prince Louis would not forget.
1t was psychological that he should
have been thinking this when knock
sounded deferentially on the door of
the room. But picturesque coinci-
dences happen in lives as well as on
the stage: in Louis Napoleon's there
was more than one. "Entrezl" he
called sharply. and then, Come I'M
The door swung slowly and Aaron,
white-aproned and white-eyeballed,
stood in it.
"Marse Prince he stated with dig
nifty of service which crowned heads
could not daunt, '-ole Marse SEN me
bring you dis hyer Marse Bopray.'
A light figure stepped before the
black and white of Aaron, and halted
and bowed profoundly. The light from
the window shone on his face and the
dark immense eyes that lifted toward
Prince Louis, and for moment he
stared, puzzled. Was he in the pres
ent? Surely this man was part of the
past which he had been reviewing
Surely he had played role in the
princes history-where? With 6
flashing thought into the years he
knew
Mon amil' cried Louis Bonaparte
and sprang forward and stretched out
both hands, his royalty forgotten IL
the delight of seeing a face which re
called his youth and his mother.
Francois, two minutes later, fount
himself standing. bursting with loyal
ty and pride, with the princes hands
clasping his. and the princes trans
formed face beaming on him.
you rode like the DEVIL said the
prince But the Austrians had the
horses. That poor Bleu-bleu! How
did you get away? Where have you
been? Mon Dieu, but we looked fol
you, Zappi and L."
But no, your highness, did no
get away" smiled Francois Beaupr,
as if imparting a joyful bit of news
They caught me-"
And he told briefly his story of tn
five years in prison, of the desperate
escape, of the rescue and voyage t,
America, of his wrecked health, no
yet re-established. Through the &C
count shone the unconquerable Frencl
gaiety Another thing there wa
which a Frenchman and Bonapart
could not fail to see-that the though
of his service to the house of Bona
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-09-29


Official backbone and author. In the
great grassy paddock at Bayly's Folly
the proud mother of eighteen-year-old
Caperton Bayly-frst lieutenant. and
the most finished horseman in the vir-
ginia country-had invited the gentry
from miles about to feast with her and
to watch her son and his friends show
how the Chevalier Beaupre had made
them into soldiers. They came in
shoals. driving from far on over bad
roads in big lurching chariots. or rid
ing in gay companies, mostly of older
men and girls and young boys. be-
cause all of the gilded youth were in
the ranks that day.
When the drill was over there was to
be rough riding and jumping. Hur-
dies were swiftly dragged out and
placed in a manner of ring.
This one is very close to the bank,
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-09-29

field-one second-two seconds
lines shot to the angIe-then it came
1.-The shock they awaited.
Black Hawk, rushing. saw the other
coming and sweryed at the last mo-
ment-too late. The animals collided.
not with full force, yet for a moment
it looked like nothing but death for
riders and mounts. Harry Hampton
was thrown backward to the level
field; Black Hawk galloped off, frantic
and unhurt, across it; AGuarelle, one
saw. lay on the very edge of the drop
and was scrambling to her feet with
liveliness enough to assure her safe
ty; of Francois there was no sign. In
half minute the breathless still
crowd was in an uproar, and hun
dred men were jostling one another
to reach the scene of the accident.
1t was two minutes, perhaps. before
Caperton Bayly. with a negro boy at
his heels, with Jack Littleton and
Harry Wise and a dozen other lads
racing back of him, had plunged over
the drop of land where Francois had
disappeared. Two minutes are enough
sometimes for large event In that
two minutes Lucy Hampton, without
conscious yolition, by an instinct as
simple and imperative as birds in
stinct to shield her young, had slipped
| from her horse Bluebird and flown
across the level and down over the
! steep bank till she found herself hold
| ing Francois dark head in her arms
and heard her own voice saying words
she had never said even to herself.
Il love you, love you," she said
and if all the world heard she did not
know or care. There was no world
for her at that minute but the man
| lying with his head against her heart
dead it might be, but dead or alive
dearest. 81 love you-love you-love
YOU" she repeated, as If the soul were
rushing out of her in the words.
With that the luminous great eyes
opened, and Francois was looking al
her, and she knew that he had heard
And then the training of lifetime, Of
centuries, flooded back into her, anG
womanly reticence and maidenly
shame and the feelings and attitude
which are not primeval, as she haC
been primeval for that one mad mo
ment. She drew back as she felt hin
trying to lift himself, and left him fre'
and was on her feet, and then with ;
shock she was aware of another pres
ence; turning she looked up into tn,
angry glow of her cousins eyes. HI
was not looking at her, but at the NAL
who, dazed, hurt, was trying painful.
to pull himself up. Harry Hampton
glared at him.
I'VE will settle this later" b.
brought out through his teeth. 81 hop
can kill you" And Lucy cried out
"Shame!" she cried. "He has jus
saved your life!"
Damn him!" said Harry Hampton
II do not want my life at his hands
hate him more for saving me. Dam
him,"
, And Francois, clutching at busf
things Keeling about him unsteady
, looked up, friendly, wistful. at the DO
, cursing him.
With that there was an influx c
population; the whole world, appal
, emily. tumbled down the steep banl
every one far too preoccupied wit
help for the hero to remark Harr
+ Hampton's grim humor.
CTO BE CONTINUED)
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-09-29

"Mon Anil" Cried Louis Bonaparte.
parte had been sustaining pride,
and the hope of future service an in
spring hope.
Superstition and gratitude laid hold
together on the princes troubled
mind. He threw himself back into
Colonel Hampton's leather armchair,
throne-like in impressiveness and size;
the mask of impassivity closed on his
colorless featues.
''Sit there, Monsieur" he ordered,
and tell me your life"
Simply, yet dramatically as was his
gift, the young man went over the
tale which he had told to Lucy Hamp-
ton, that and more. And the prince
listened to every word. He, too, had
the French constituencies to theatrical
effect, and his over-wrought imagina-
ton seemed to see the hand of destiny
visibly joining this story to his. Here
was legacy from Napoleon; an in
strument created by his uncle, which
he, the heir, should use. There was
a long silence when Francois had fin
ished, and Louis deep pitched voice
broke it.
lone day perhaps, a marshal of
France under another Boaaparte,'" he
repeated thoughtfully. TT was the
accolade, the old right of royalty, .
and gazed, if rejecting, at the other
mans face.
Heightened color told how much it
meant to Francois Beaupre to hear
those words spoken by the prince
my prince, ! will tell you-though
it may be of little moment to know
that it is not for my own advance.
ment that l care. 1t is the truth that
l would throw away a hundred lives
if had them, to see the house of Bon
aparte rule France. 1t is only SO. ]
believe, that France can become great
once more. We need heroes to lead
US, we Frenchmen, not shopkeeper
kings such as Louis Philippe; If it has
not a hero the nation loses courage
and its interest in national life. But
the very name of Napoleon is inspira
tion-it pricks the blood: a monarch
of that name on Frances throne, and
our country will wake, will live. You
my prince. are the hope of the house
of Napoleon
With quick step forward he threw
himself on his knees before the quiet
figure in the throne-like chair; he seiz
ed the princes hand and, head bent
kissed it with passion. There was {
line of color in each cheek as his facs
lifted. and his brilliant look was sho
with tear.
If may die believing that hav,
helped to win your throne. shall ,di,
in happiness.
Prince Louis had his mothers warn
heart. and this went to it. He put hi
hand on the others shoulder, famil
iarly as if the two were equals, kins
men
! The brotherly touch on Francois
shoulder was Withdrawn, and with gen
tie dignity. with a glance, the prime,
lifted him to his feet. and Francoi
stood happy, dazed, before him. H
found himself telling his plans. hi
methods. his efforts to fit himself 70
the usefulness that might be on III
way.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-09-29
RobbIe Burns, eranddauahter.

An action has been entered in Dunn
fries sheriff court by Miss Annie Beck
EFT Burns of Cheltenham, the only sur
viving granddaughter of the Scottish
poet, claiming ito have herself, as the
nearest of kin, declared executrix Of
certain hitherto unconfirmed personal
estate of the said Robert Burns" This
is a sequel to the recent announce
ment that the Liverpool Athenaeum
had sold for $4,000 the two volumes
of Burns poems and better known as
the Glenriddell manuscripts. and that
they were likely to go to America, an
announcement which brought strong
protests from Lord Roseberry, DR.. Will
liam Wallace and others.-Westmin
ster Gazette.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-09-29

was a customer of hers, and Who had
spent some time at foreign courts.
"Oh, all that's necessary" explained
Mrs. Adams. lis to bow low when you
are ushered into the presence of the
duchess and say, Your Grace"
Thus coached in court etiquette the
little milliner betook herself to the
Revere house and sent word to the
duchess.
As she was ushered into the pres
ence of that lofty person. she bent
low, and. with sweeping courtesy,
said:
May the Lord make us thankful for
what we are about to received"
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-09-29

have rather sensible idea. / had
overlooked before, that"-he cleared
his throat and black Aaron standing
tray in hand across the room, jumped
and rolled his eyes that" ne contin-
ued, "a man of my Importance has du-
ties of hospitality, even to a foreigner
who comes without introduction into
the country.
Aaron. tell Sambo to saddle Thun-
der he ordered.
Prince Louis. in his dingy parlor at
the inn. locked at his visitor from be-
tween half-shut eyelids, and measured
him.. soul and body He considered
the invitation Tor silent moment.
This was one of the great men Of the
country. The prince had already
heard his name and the name Of his
historic home It was we'll to have
influential friends. more particularly
as no letter awaited him as he had
hoped from his uncle, Joseph Bona
pnrte. with the American introduc-
lions for which he had asked A visit
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-09-29
The Slash.

Paul Poiret, the famous French
dressmaker, was asked by New York
reporter if he thought woman's pres
ent mode of dress made for moralits.
Il do not deal in morality" n.
Poiret replied. Il deal in beauty
Then. apropos of the slashed skirt.
he told a story.
A young lady in a white dinner
gown he said. stood under blazing
electrolier. and. swinging round before
her fiance, she asked:
How does my new dress show up?
Up almost, to the knee, the young
lean replied. Those white silk stock
sags with gold clocks are beautiful. /"
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-09-29
Old American Coins.

Robert Morris, the financier of the
Confederation, early in 1888. arranged
with Benjamin Dudley to strike of
some pattern pieces" that could be
placed before congress. On April 2
Dudley delivered to Morris some
pieces, which were in reality the first
coin struck having the name United
States coin" The particular speci-
mems are known to numismatists as
the Nova Constellatio Paterus.' .
They we're of silver and denominated
the mark" and "quint." The first
coins struck by the United States
mint were some half dimes. in 1872.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-09-29
Feed Fowls On Range.

Do not think that because the fowls
have range, that they do not require
feeding, but keep them shut up in
the morning until the dew is off and
give them good hearty breakfast be-
fore letting them out; also plenty to
drink, that they will not help them
selves from all the pool holes in the
harm yard
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-09-29
Manure Shed at Maine Station-Note
the Walk, Trap-Doors in Roof, Plank
End and Removable Gable.

Gus fertilizer. AS usually managed,
one-half or more of its nitrogen is
lost, so that as ordinarily used it does
not carry so great an excess of nitro
gen. Because of its excess of nitro
gen it will be much more economically
used in connection with manures car
rying phosphoric acid and potash. AS
both acid phosphate and kainit pre-
vent the loss of nitrogen, it is possible
to use them in connection with saw
dust, good dry loan or peat so as to
make a well-balanced fertilizer.
The droppings should be we'll shell
tered until time to apply them to the
land, that is, shortly before blowing.
Any form of shelter may be used.
For a temporary plant, or for a small
farm, small wooden building or
bin in a larger building will suffice;
but for large, permanent poultry
plant a cement manure shed or tank
is advisable. The Maine station poul7
try manure shed is so excellent a
building that it will be described here.
uS lA01OO Va ing
shed are II by feet. 1t is 5 feetf
high at the caves and feet 2 inches
to the peak of the roof. The drop
pings are thrown in through trap
doors in the roof, and taken out from
one end, which is removable. The
other three walls, the floor, and the
foundation are cement. The gables
are board, and the gable at the plank
(removable) end of the shed is also
removable to give more room when
shoveling the manure into carts. 1t
is held in place by hooks.
The plates and rafters are of by
inch timbers. Inch boards are used
for roof boards, gables, etc. The roof
is covered with roofing paper. The
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-09-29
Market for che cockereIs.

The young cockerels should be
nearly grown, and 1t is nearing early
marketing time. 1t is for the inter
est of all poultry raissrs to get the
best prices, and poultry never brings
as good a price in late fall as in Sep
TENDER.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-09-29
Hens for Mex Year.

For the older hens that you want
to keep over for next year. give close
attention to those that mott earliest.
These will begin as a rule to lay
earliest.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-09-29
Aid 20 Digestion.

Pans OF wheat bran and charcoal
kept before growing chicks help keep
their digestive systems In good tim
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-09-29

A bundle on the end of stick is
pretty sure sign that the man who
carries it has lost his grip.-Puck.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-09-29

Across Section of Manure Shed,
Showing Plan of Construction. B.
Horizontal Section of Front, Show
ing PIanks in Grooves in the &C.
ment Walls.
two trap doors are also covered with
this roofing. These doors are feet
inches by feet 10 inches, and fit
over a frame in the roof. to which
they are hinged at the top. A wide
raised walk, gradually inclined so the
end of it is only foot 8 inches from
the caves, is very convenient from
which to reach the doors with the
baskets of droppings.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-03-19

fracc could be obtained ip no other
way. The speech WAS sensational in
the extreme. and. coming from a man
OF Senator Borah g standing, is sure 10
attract widespread attention and cause
much argument.
Repeal of the fifteenth amendment
has been proposed numerous times In
both the senate and house Of repre-
scntatives, but always by some extreme
state s rights man, such as Tlilman,
Davis OF Vardaman. That il should be
seriously considered by northern Re-
publican senator NAV be regarded As in
dicating n more or less radical change
in sentiment on the subject unless MI
Borah has the distinction of standing
alone among his party associates on the
question.
The proposed repeal OF the fifteenth
amendment by a northern Republican
calls to mind the fact that the amend
ment was first advocated by northern
Democrat. Wilbur +. Storey OF the
Chicago Times. one of the most
radical of Civil war copperheads.
Why Storey should have advo-
Gated placing the ballot IN the
hands of the negro no one knows. Ger
tainly il was not on account OF any
love for the colored man. Perhaps he
thought its passage would aid in brlng'
ing peace to the southern states after
their terrific struggle to maintain the
system Of slavery.
Storey lived long enough to observe
the results following tho passage of the
amendment-the outrages committed
by the Klu Klu1 Clan and white caps,
which continued until tho negro vote
was practically suppressed south of the
Mason and Dixon line. Whatever his
intention, the Chicago Democratic
editor certainly had share in throw
ing the first monkeywrench into the
suffrage machinery.
Senator Borah' S speech presages the
defeat Of the suffrage amendment In
the senate at this time. Whether IT'S
ardent advocates will continue the fight
on national lines or renew the struggle
in the senate cannot be predicted at
this time. In any event the senator
has furnished much food for thought
for all classes OF people, and will prob
ably be able TO endure the storm OF
criticism which his words are almost
sure to provoke.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-03-19
BORAH'S SPEECH.

One OF the brightest and ablcst OF
the uomcu now in Washington advo
eating an amendment 20 the federal
constitution granting universal suffrage
observed that Senator Borah of Idaho
made a fine speech in advocacy Of the
right OF the women 20 vote and then
threw a monkey wrench into the ma.
ehInery by dragging in the negro qucs-
ton Senator Borsh has given his SUI
irage friends q second and more severe
shock.
Senator Borah declares his belief that I
j, would be impossible 10 carry thirty.
s'x states for woman suffrage amend.
meu; unless tho fifteenth amendment, 10
the constitution, giving the negro the
right 10 vote. be lirst repealed. In this
view the senator is probably correct
the southern states would never give
their consent TO enfrapchisinc 1000. 600
more black voters when they arc com.
RELIED to violate the law every year in
order 10 maintain white supremacy M
der existing conditions.
But Senator Borah goes further aud
declares that tho fifteenth appointment
was blunder IN the first place. and
that the north now eonnives AT III,
south s violation OF IL. As a climax
the Idaho senator said he favored re
rcaling ihe fifteenth amendment il suf
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-03-19
The Seekers.


Friends and loves we have none. nor
wealth, nor blest abode.
But the hope. the burning hope, and the
road, the lonely road.
Not for us arc content. and quiet, and
peace OF mind,
For we go seeking cities that We shall
never find
There Is no solace on earth for us-for
such as VIC
Who search for the hidden beauty that
eyes may never see.
Only the road and the dawn, the sun,
the wind, the rain.
And the watch fire under stars, and sleep,
and the road again.
We seek the City OF God. and the haunt
where beauty dwells.
And we find the noisy mart and the sound
OF burial bells.
Never the golden city. where rad,a ut
people meet.
But the dolorous town where mourners
are going about the street.
We travel the dusty road till the light OF
the day is dim.
And sunset shows us spires away on the
worlds rim.
We travel from dawn TIL dusk. till the
day is past and by,
Seeking the Holy City beyond the rim
of the sky.
Friends and loves We have not. nor
wealth. nor blcst abode,
But tho hope, the burning hope and the
loney road.
John Masefield
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-03-19
Miscellany
Postmasters' Convention?

General Jacob s. Coxey. whose
threats must needs be taken the more
seriously in view Of the experience he
gave this town on a former occasion,
announces that he is going to raise an
army of 100000 men and march on
Washington.
He proposes to be here with his army
by May !. He intends to do this III
order 30 impress the government with
the needs Of the common man.
The common man to the number of
100000 may not find time to make the
march, but If the general can mobilize
the postoffice candidates for the occa-
sion, he certainly will succeed in put
ting fear into the hearts of the folks
now trying to run the government with
some regard for the provisions Of the
merit laws-Washingto Times.