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The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-07-28
CHAPTER Vii.
The Crown of Friendship.

The Crown of Friendship.
In the claw-footed, carved, old ma
hogany desk of Virginia house, in a
drawer where are packets of yellowed
letters tied up and labeled, is letter
written years later, referring to that
earlier time in France. Perhaps this
bit of the chronicle of Francois Beau
pre- could not be told so wildly as in
these words of Francois written from
his prison. He begins with the &C.
count of an adventure, of ride for
life.
$50, dear Alike" he finishes this
the detailed story of his capture
down went the poor horse, and over
his head I spun into the ditch with
a bump on the skull which daZed me.
And when l came to there were the
heavy Austrians around me, gaping
to see the Prince. And only Francois
Beaupre to see, which they found out
pretty promptly, as / have told you
before, and also how defied them.
.'In great danger they say one
thinks more clearly than usual-one's
mind works with smoothness and at
leisure. 1t was so during that ride,
for l followed out as I dashed along,
hearing the shouts of the men back
of me, the whole train of circum-
stances from one of those mornings
with Cog in the park, to this adven-
ture of life and death. It was the
morning will know before say
it-when Jean Philippe Moison, in his
lovely purple clothes, came mincing
down the graveled drive, as If afraid
OF spelling his good shoes-and
think he waste the seigneur. who
taught us to ride Cog. Do you re
member how your father Numbered at
him?
"a strange monsieur to see me!
Impossible! am engaged. Tell him
will not see him.
"And Jean Philippe smiling, for all
Of them understood the seigneur. and
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cois7 the general glowered at them
from deep eyes.
There's always a screw somewhere
in every good thing. This time it's
the boy"
There was silence. Claire trem-
bled-
ct will go hard with the Lad to
give us up" she brought out softly.
HE won't give you up; / should not
respect him if he gave you up" the
general Numbered, and the two peas
ants breathed more freely. This great
good fortune was not, after all, the
price of their son.
By degrees the three came to an
understanding. A tutor was to be en-
gagged for the three children; Francois
was to live at the castle as fit
should be explained to him-he were
going away to school, and every Fri
day he was to walk to the Ferme du
VaAthe Valley Farm-and stay with
his people until Sunday afternoon.
This new order of things was well
settled before six months had passed
after the going of the Marquis Zappi.
And then in three or four months
more something happened.
Francois was alone with the general
when the letter come. His eyes were
on his seigneur's face as he read the
letter and tho boy saw the blood rush
through the weather-hardened skin in
a brown-red flood, and then fade out,
leaving it gray. The boy had never
seen the general look so. With that,
the r, arms were thrown out on the
table and the big grizzled head fell
into them.
Then he lifted his head and told
the boy how the friend whom he had
found lately, after so many years of
separation, had gone away not to come
back in this life, and how Pietro was
fatherless. Francois. holding tightly
with both fists - the generals hand,
listened wide-eyed, struck to the heart
But he had brave life, my
seigneur-it Is the best thing that
there is. My mother said SO. My
mother told me that we shall smile
later, when we are with the good
i CiOQ. 10 IQ1nK LudL we ever lear gu
| death on this earth For she says one
spends long time with the good God
later, and all ones dear friends come,
and it is pleasant and it is for long,
long time, while here it :, after all,
quite short. Is not that true, my
seigneur? Ny mother said it."
Big little Pietro had to be told what
had happened and how the general
was now to be father to him as
best he might, and Alike and Francois
would be his sister and brother. He
took the blow dumbly and went about
his studies next morning. but fol
many days he could not play, and
only Francois could make him speak
He was extraordinarily
handsome-and a lovable good child
but slow in initiative where Francois
was ready, shy where Francois wa:
friends with all the world, steady
going where the peasant boy was bril-
liant Between the two, Of such con
trasting types, was an mistaken bono
from the first, and at this age l
seemed to be the little peasant wh'
had everything to give. Smaller phys
icalfy, weaker In muscle than the big
boned son Of North Italy, he yet tool
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library door, where one heard mems
voices talking, had brought the gem
erals loud command of .Entrez," the
little brown figure and the large bunch
of flowers came in together and the
boy marched straight to the stately
Italian. Swapping his heels togethe !,
as his mother had taught him he
made stiff deep bow, and presented
his nosegay. The marquis, a little
astonished at this attention, received
1t with grave courtesy but without
much cordiality; it seemed to him
rather an odd whim of Gourgauds
to have this peasant child about as
one of his own family.
But Francois did not know that; to
him all the world was kindly, with
different manners of kindness. The
manner of the marquis was graver
than other peoples, perhaps what
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CHAPTER TX.
The Castle Children.

There was farm in the Valley
Delesmontes-five miles it was from
Vicques-wh was dependence of
the seigneury; for centuries the same
family had held it. and it was con-
stdered the richest holding for peas
ant In That part of the world Just
now the family all at once came to
an end. It was necessary to nnd new
tenants, and the general offered the
place to Le Francois and La Claire
Even in their best days they had not
been 50 prosperous as this would
make them. But what about Fran
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-07-28
CHAPTER X.
The Promise.

MOQ Ol0uB Sdlu tue S6u0Tdl.
1t was six years later. At the new
chateau not blade of grass seemed
changed. The general stood in the
midst of olose-cropped millions OF
blades of grass as he stopped short
on the siopfng lawn which led down
to the white stone steps which led to
the sunken garden. Alike, in her rid
ing habit, with a feather in her hat,
and gauntleted gloves on her hands,
was so lovely as to be startling. She
looked at the ground, half shy. half
laughing, and beat the grass with her
riding-whip. Francois was leaning
toward her and talking, and the gen.
eral, coming slowly down the lawn,
felt flood of pride rise in him as he
looked at this successful picture of a
boy which he had done so much to
fashion. The two had been riding to-
| gether, and Francois appeared, as
most men do, at his best in riding
| clothes. With that, as the general
marched slowly down the velvet slope,
unseen by them, regarding them his
| girl and his boy, this happy sister and
brother-with that the brother lifted
his sisters hand and, bending over it.
| kissed it slowly, in a manner unmis-
takably unbrotherly.
Mon Dieu!" gasped the general
and turned on his heel and marched
| back to his library.
All that afternoon he stayed shut
up in the library. At dinner he was
taciturn.
The next morning the general sem
for Francois to come to him in the
library. A letter had been brought {
short time before and was lying oper
on the table by his hand
francois" began the general in hi:
deep abrupt tones, Il am in trouble
Will you help me?"
Eyes, my Seigneur," said Francois
quickly.
The general glared at him, frown
ing. 1--WE shall see," he said again
and then-suddenly as a shot from
cannon-"Does Alike love you, Fran
cois?"
Il think not, my Seigneur," b
answered in a low voice.
81 am hurting you," tue deep voic
said-and only one or two people il
the world had heard that voice so full
of tenderness. II am hurting my sol
But listen, Francois. 1t was the deal
est wish of Pietro's father-it ha
been my dearest wish for years-tha
Alike and Pietro should one day b
married. 1t is that which would
the crown Of a friendship forged 1
the fires Of battle-fields, tempered i
the freezing starving snow fields G
, Russia, finished hope never finishe
for all eternity"
: Francois, his head bent, his eyes o
the generals hand which held his, al
swered very quietly. Il see," he salt
You would not take her from Pi,
, tro, who, am sure, loves herr"
Francois looked up sharply, but th
: general did not notice. He spok
l slowly. 81 promised Pietro's father
: the boy seemed to be out of breath
Ito be Pietro's friend-always," b
{ said.
: The general smiled then and let tn
fingers go, and turned to the lette
on the table before him. Good"
: said. you are always what 1 wisl
e Francois" and it was quite evide1
t that the load was off his mind.
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CHAPTER XII,
With All My Soul.

WITT All WY Soul.
The general swung around to the
lad. francois, this letter is about
you" He tapped the rustling paper
"Pietro wants you to come to him as
his secretary"
Francois large eyes lifted to the
generals face inquiring, startled,
childlike. "Pietro!" he said slowly.
81 had not thought of that"
yet you knew that Pietro was
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-09-16
MARKS MAINLEAF FILLY

Mr.. James R. Mcgowan last
week marked Helen E., his yearl-
ing FLY by aMinleaf a. the Lex
ington track in 2.2o A stiff
wind was blowing or the time
would have been much better.
Mainlcas has but few colts m
training ne reports from them
all are that they are doing every
thing that their trainers are ask
ing of them. Mainleaf was a
wonderful trotter and one of the
gamest horses ever on a race
track and is sure to make a rep
.utation in the stud. He is own
ed by Mr.. John White Trimble of
this city.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-09-16
BIBLE CLASSES
Will MEET
Richmond Winchester and Paris
Have Been Invited to Visit
Mt. Sterling.

The Bible classes of the Chris.
tan churches of Richmond, Win.
chester and Paris will visit the
Hazelrigg Bible Class in this
city next Sudnay. A special
train will arrive from Winchester
about o:3o a. nj, and they Will
be met by the Hazelrigg Bible
class. The bible classes of all
the churches in the city and coun-
ty have also been invited to
meet with the Hazelrigg Bible
class that day and aid in giving
the visitors a hearty welcome.
Manager Wilkerson has kindly
donated the use of the Tabb
Opera House and the class will
be taught there Sunday morning
After the services a lunch will be
served the visitors at Trimble's
Hall by the ladies of the Chris
ton church. 1t is expected that
fully 1000 Bible students will be
in atten dance.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-09-16
SPLENDID YOUNG MAN
SUCCUMBS TO DISEASE

Although he had been sick for
many months and his death had
been expected for several days
the many friends of Mr.. James
b. Maher, aged 20 years, were
shocked to learn of his death
Wednesday morning.
James B. Maher, familiar
ly known to NOSE everyone in
the city and county as Cat" was
one of the most popular young
men in the county, possessing a
happy, jovial disposition, his ge-
NAL, affable manner made him a
favorite and the news of his
death was received with sincere
regret and sorrow. 1t was the
writer's privilege to have known
this boy since early childhood
and we never heard him utter an
unkind word against anyone or
heard anyone speak unkindly of
him.
Up until a rev months ago he
was in robust health, but an at
tack of fever weakened him until
tuberculosis fastened its mold
upon him and he gradually weak
ened under the ravages of that
dreaded disease.
The funeral was held at St.
Patrick's church Thursday mcrn-
ing at 10 O clock and tn: burial
took place i'll St. Thomas ceme-
tety.
Besides mis- father, he is sur
v,ved by four brothers, William,
of Ohio; lohr, of Ow,ngsviIle,
and Mike and Richard, of this
city, and two sisters, Mrs. 3. J.
Mcdonald end Miss Margaret
Maher, of Mt. Sterling, all of
whom have our deepest sympa-
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-09-16
WILL BE BURIED
HERE THURSDAY

Word has been received here
that Mrs. c. w. Carpenter had
died at her home in Kalamazoo,
Mich, and would be brought to
will arrive on the c. & O. train
at 1916 Thursday and will be
taken from the train to Mach
pelah cemetery for interment.
Mrs. Carpenter lived in Mt.
Sterling for many years and has
many friends and relatives in
this section who will learn with
sorrow of her death. She was a
woman of lovely christian char
acter and her stricken family
have the sympathy of the entire
community.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-09-16
DR.. ROLLER TO MAKE
TALK ON ATHLETICS

Doctor Roller, the former foot
ball star at DePauw and Pennsyl-
vania, at one time discus cham
pion and later famed as a wrest-
Ter and physician, will make a
short talk Friday before he goes
on with Stone at the Tabb Opera
house. Roller likes to talk and
the fans generally like to hear
him, for he is we'll posted on all
sports. Roller is well-edu-
Gated man and fluent talker.
Besides having considerable ca
pacity (as all wrestlers do,)
Roller is able to talk in a tongue
that is more easily understood
than were it Zbyszko or Hacken-
chmidt or Kavaras or some other
big foreigner from across the
pond. Roller is an American and
born 100 miles west of Indiana
polls, in the little town of New
man, Illinois.
Manager Wilkerson says seats
have sold fast for the Roller
Stone match Friday night and
that the house should be packed.
Roller is good drawing card
and the fans always turn out to
see him.
The conditions of the match are
Roller agrees to throw Stone two
falls in Is minutes or lose the
match and forfeit the entire gate
receipts to Stone.
1t is generally surmised that
Roller will win, yet Stone is sure
to put up good struggle and
the Doctor will have trouble in
throwing him. The match was
originally billed for Thursday,
but DR.. Roller could not reach
the city before Friday, so the
date was changed until Friday
night. Many Mt. Sterling peo-
pie have seen Roller in action but
it is seldom that a man with his
reputation comes to a city the
size of this one.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-09-16
INJURED IN WRECK.

Mr.. w. r. Nunnelley of Louis,
vile, formerly of this city, was
injured in a train wreck near
Kalamazoo, Mich, last week
He had four ribs broken besides
other injuries.
Mr.. Nunnelly had been spend
ing the summer at Bay View be-
cause of hay fever and had start
ed on his way to Kentucky when
the accident occurred. He has
many friends here who will be
grieved to learn of the accident
and who will hope for his speedy
recovery.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-09-16
MOVE TO LOUISVILLE.

Mr.. w. H. Berry, wife and
two interesting children moved
to Louisville last week where
Mr.. Berry has accepted a posi-
tion with one of the largest gents
furnishing houses in that city.
Mr.. Berry for a number of
years conducted an exclusive
shoe store in this city but dis
continued business after a fire,
which practically destroyed his
stock last spring.
We regret to lose these excel
lent people but wish them pros
perity in their new home.
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PATRICK SHANNON.

The many friends of Patrick
Shannon, formerly of Mt. Ster-
ling, will learn with regret of his
death which occurred at San
Francisco, Cal, last Friday night,
according to a telegram received
here. He had been suffering
with cancer for a number of
years.
Deceased was about 70 years
old, was city jailer of Mt. Ster-
ling for sixteen years and kind
hearted man who was respected
by all who knew him. His wife
died some years ago.
He is survived by large fam
lily of children, all of whom are
located in the West where they
have been located since 1906.
1t is said Mr.. Shannon left a
considerable estate, accumulated
through shrewd real estate in
vestments.
Deceased was a devout mem
Der of the Roman Catholic
church.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-09-16
VERY OLD PAPER.

Mrs. w H. Garrison gave us
a copy of The Bulletin, printed
at Maysville October IS, 1864,
The paper is number II, of Vol,
3. The paper is II I-2 by IS
inches and when folded the pages
are 7 I-2 by II inches. The pa
per contains some very interest
ing reading. A grocery adver-
tisement contains the following
under a just construction of
a recent military order, govern
ing trade in Kentucky, we have
just been permitted by our pres
ent polite and gentlemanly Pro-
vost Marshall to import a small
stock of choice family groceries,
which we offer for sale to our
old friends, etc"
The paper was edited by Ross
& Rosser.
We would be glad to show the
paper to any interested parties.
The Advocate for Printing.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-09-16
SELLS STUDIO.

Mr.. E. S. carp, who purchased
the Chandler Studio, better
known as the Bryan Studio, has
sold the business to Misses G.,
and l.. Combs, of Morehead, who
have taken possession
We welcome'them to our city
Mr.. carp will return to Winches-
ter and will assist his father wto
has been located there for many
years. While in the city Mr..
carp made many friends who
will learn with regret of his 'cav-
ing.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-09-16
Special Registration.

There will be held a special
registration in the city of Mt
Sterling Saturday, September
10th for those who failed to reg
lister at the regular registration
or who have moved since that
time to other wards. This ap-
plies of course, to the four wards
of the city only and the registra-
ton will be. held at the regular
voting places.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-09-16
MOVING DAY.

Mrs. S. S. Priest has moved to
her home on Samuels avenue re-
Gently purchased from Mr.. l.. c.
Mccormick.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ewing Flynn
will move this week to their new
home on Samuels avenue recent
ly completed by contractor c.
p. Pierce.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. B. Senff have
moved to their bungalow on
High street.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-09-16
LAND FOR SALE.

Two well-improved places OF
80 and 80 acres with I25 acres
of unimproved land adjoining.
This is good land, well water
ed and fenced and fronting on
public road. On free mail route.
Will be sold at a bargain and
on easy terms. Possession within
90 days.
Will be glad to show these
places to any one wishing to buy.
Write or Phone E. H. Moss,
r. F. D. No. 6 Mt. Sterling, KY.
Phone $50 w. lift
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-09-16
OFF FOR COLLEGE.

Miss Stella Stephens, one of
the honor pupils of the Mt. Ster-
ling High School last year left
Monday morning to enter
Georgetown College. Mr.. J..
Courtney Horton also an honor
pupil of the High School lase
year, Carol Kelly, John Nc
Clure, Tom Grubbs, and Dillarf
Turner left the first of the week
to enter State University.
Robert Nelson and Cecil Skid
more have entered K. M. I.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-09-16
THE LATEST WAR NEWS

The reoccupation of Amiens
by the French and the prepare.
tons by the Germans on the
Rive Aisne to make a stand
against the Allies are the CHIEF
announcements contain ed in the
latest statment issued by the
French Government.
Petrograd reports that the
Russian troops are crossing the
San River and that the Russian
army, in repulsing desperate
attack by the Austrians, captur-
ed many prisoners.
A Copenhagen dispatch says
advices from eBrIin admit that
chief Austrian army has suffer
ed an absolute defeat at the
hands of the Russians.
twenty-five thousand Japa-
nese have landed on the Shan
Ting Peninsula and Japan csc
troops are passing toward Ping
Tu, forty miles north of Kiau
Chau, the German protectorate
in China.
Although no reply had been
received last night from the Ger
man Government to this ma
tons inquiry concerning its at
tration officials were hopeful
that from the informal steps
something tangible would re-
suit.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-09-16
Millinery Opening.

Wednesday and Thursday of
this week l will have my MILL
merry opening and the public is
cordially invited to attend.
l have the latest selections
from the fashion centers ana
would be pleased to have you
call and inspect them.
Mrs. Henry Greenwade.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-09-16
MR.. JAMES B. HAGGINs
DIED SATURDAY

Mr.. James B. Haggin, noted
fnancier and turfman died at his
home Villa Rosa at Newport, r.
l., Saturday. Mr.. Haggin was
one of the wealthiest men in the
country and owned large inter
ests in Kentucky. He was nine
ty-two years of age and his death
was due to the infirmities Incl
dent to his advanced age.
Elmendorf farms in Fayette
county comprising 1850 acres is
con sidered one of the finest farms
in the world. This farm is only
"a small part of his holdings in
the state.
Call Phone, 100, Seed Rye.
Iit% Greenwade Store.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-09-16
LOCAL OPTION
OFFICERS NAMED
BY County Board of Election
Commissioners in the City
and County.

The County Board of Election
Commissioners, composed of H.
F. Howell, Sheriff and ex-officio
Chairman, c. G.. Pangburn, Re-
publican and Joe M. Henry,
Democrat, met at the Court
House Tuesday, September 18th
and selected the officers for the
approaching local option cleo
tons. In their respective pre-
cincts, they are appointed to hold
the special registration on Satur-
day, September 10Th, in the four
city wards, the city local option
election in the second, third and
fourth wards on Saturday, Sep
TENDER Goth, and the countrywide
local option election on Monday,
September 18th.
AS required by law, the Off
GERS were equally divided be-
tween the "wets" and "drys."
The first two named are Judges,
the third Clerk and the fourth
Sheriff.
The list in the several pre-
cincts is as follows:
First Ward-J. S. Frazer, Joe
Trimble, ]. H. Wood, G. E.
Coons.
Second Ward-Harry Camp
bell, ]. R. Lyons, James Wilson,
B. F. Wyatt.
Third Ward-W. w. Wilson,
Robt. McCarty, Norman Horton,
Frank Young.
Fourth Ward-Neal Guilfoile,
r. F. Mastin, R. F. Moore, A. B.
Pieratt.
Harts-R. E. Upton, L. c..
Riddell, Jas. w. White, Jno. c.
Trimble.
Smithville-Ben Hamilton,
Dan Skidmore, Jno. M. Gate
wood, Isom Osborn.
Towards Mill-Coleman Reid,
R. M. Coons, J. w. Gatewood, M.
H. Lewis.
Spencer-T. B. Nickel, VIM.
Stamper, ]. T. Coons, Frank
Cockerham.
Camargo-Breck Congleton,
Campbell Gibson, Dan Welch,
Jas. r. Hamilton.
Jeffersonville-Jas. Greer, Jno.
Grooms, w. H. Holly, Mike Will
son.
Beans-M. O. Cockrell, A. F. !
Wyatt, Ben w. Hall, Forrest
Lockr1dge.
Levee-E. r. Hall, Sherman
See, c. B. Hainline, Jas. Ander-
son.
Grassy Lick-Mike Howard,
Arch Mason, Robt Stewart,
VIM. Howell.
Sideview-B. P. Jeffries, A. |
H. Olson, VIM. Doane, Rein |
Palmeter.
Aaron's Run--Wm. Utter
back. ]. P. Highland, Priest
Henry, ]. B. Clark.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-09-16
Shingles.

Leaks in the roof are expensive
often causing heavy damages to
property. Now is the time to
patch the roof or put on new
one. Talk to us about it Nc
Cormick Lumber Co. Phone 48.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-09-16
ACCEPTS POSITION
IN LOUISVILLE

Mr.. Chas. McCabe has gone TO
Louisville where he has accept
ed a position. Mr.. McCabe is an
enteprising and hustling young
man and we predict will make
good.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-09-16
Shingles.

Leaks in the roof are expensive
often causing heavy damages to
property. Now is the time to
patch the roof or put on a new
one. Talk to US about it Nc
Cormick Lumber Co. Phone 48.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-09-16
BUYS PROPERTY.

Mr.. Milton Ratliff of Bath
county last week purchased the
Corbett property on Clay street,
from the Corbett heirs and will
get possession at once. We well
come these excellent people to
our city.