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The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1914-12-19

Mrs. M. Burtzlaff, mother-in-law of
Alderman G. A. Bruno, is visiting Mrs.
Walter Hempel in Chicago; and expects
to go from there to Michigan, where she
will spend few days with her daughters
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1914-12-19

Ralph Meredith, A. j. Frazer, and Os-
well Graft, were each fined $1,000 and
costs, before Justice Roy H. Mason, Of
Waukegan, on Wednesday, for smoking in
Zion City.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1914-12-19

The following named persons registered
at Zion Home during the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. w. Hecker. 80. Miller,
Indiana.
Francis Mason, wife, and daughter. .....
Cassville, Wisconsin.
J. A. Brunson. Chicago, Illinois.
Merritt Keddey .Chlcago, ILLINOIS.
Mrs. A. Brownbridge Hammond, Indiana.
Zion Candy has been sold during the
past two weeks in Chicago, Racine, Keno
sha, Lake Forest, Wilmette, Evanston, and
Highland Park. The Candy Department
has been so busy that they have been
obliged to run the factory sixteen to
twenty hours daily. Five statesmen are
handling the candies, and the trade in
Chicago, especially among the Offices, has
been excellent.
Mr.. Hamilton Mckay, Of the Province
of Saskatchewan, Canada, returned home
on Thursday morning after a weeks visit
in Zion City. Mr.. Mckay is an old Zion
member He left this city nine years ago,
and took up a claim in Saskatchewan;
and, after proving up on it, has now
valuable farm.
On his way back to Saskatchewan, he
will stop off at Ann Arbor, Michigan, to
visit his son, who is teacher of classics
in the University at Michigan.
Mr.. Mckay expects to dispose of his
property as soon as possible and return to
Zion City and make this his home.
On Thursday Of this week, information
was received of the bombardment by Ger
man cruisers Of the east coast of England.
Hartlepool Scarborough, and Whitby were
the towns attacked, with, reports say,
thirty-one killed and many injured. A
battle at sea followed, and two German
cruisers were sunk, is the unofficial re-
port.
The actual attacks on British coast
towns, accomplishing even in a small way
the long talked Of descent Of the German
navy on the English coast, developed much
discussion.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1914-12-19

FOR SALE:-One good driving horse, har-
ness and express wagon; also good baled
timothy hay and oats straw. w. Fl
Schmidt, 2911 Ezra Ave-, Phone 1871.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1914-12-19
Our JewelryD Department
Is ready to supply any conceivable
article at short notice.

Having special facilities for procuring any Of
the numerous articles that it is impossible to
keep in stock. do not hesitate to make your
wishes known. We have on hand many ex-
ceptionally appropriate gift items in Tableware,
Brooches, Pins, Fobs, Rings, Clocks, Watches,
Fountain Pens, Shaving Sets, Leather Collar
Bags Nut Crackers, Etc.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1914-12-19
Childrens' Chairs

There is scarcely anything that can give more real
enjoyment lasting pleasure and continued service
than a cute little chair or rocker.
We have just received nice variety, consisting of
the favore red chairs and rockers in chdrens sizes
also bent wood and mission finishes
Prices from Csc and up.
An ideal present for boy girl
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1914-12-19
Suitable Pieces of Furniture for
Christmas Presents

Few things could be more appreciated in home than
nice piece of furniture that is needed 1t fills
want and is lasting remembrance of the gver.
Such things as Rocker, Pedestal Chld's High
Chair, Carpet Sweeper, Newspaper Rack Mirror,
all of these and many others are quite inexpen-
sive gifts. Then there are China Closets, Library
Tables, Push Button Easy Chairs, etc. these items
though more expensive, life long companions and
be purchased by the husband as pleasant SUI
prise, or by few friends going together
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1914-12-19
Classified Advertisements

FOR SALE: One set light double workman
ness. G. J. Anderson. 981 Lebanon Ave.
Phone 154-R.
FOR RENT: House for rent at 2204 Enoch
Avenue. Inquire of c. R. Mason. 2202
Enoch Avenue.
FOR RENT-Rooms and board, 1920 Enoch
Also some oak posts for SALE
L. A. Mitchell.
FOR SALE:-A Schmidt Piano. Apply to
Mrs. Ellingsworth, at The Bethel
FOR RENT:-Furnished room, with or with
out board. Apply to Mrs. Corder, $500
Elm Avenue.
FOR SALE:-Hubbard squash, pie pumpkins,
and Kershaws; also baled straw. G. A.
Martin, Green Houses.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1914-12-19
A Radioptican

This is fine home entertainer. 1t affords both
amusement and instruction, by means of an
apparatus similar to a magic lantern. Any post
card, or photo, pictures of animals, birds and
nature, also Bible subjects can be given and made
entertaining. Never wear out.
Prices from $500 up.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1914-12-19

FOR sALE:-12 Cyphers Heated Hovers; al
so 1 Cycle SO egg Incubator. The Moody
Poultry Plant. PnOne 1u1~1.
R. F. D. No. 1, Box D., Zion City.
FOR RENT:-suite of three rooms, suitable
for two ladies for light Housekeeping. Fur
nished, or will let part unfinished. Also
good new gents overcoat for sale. Mrs.
Geo. r. Johnson, 1921 Elizabeth Ave.
FOR SALE:-A medium sized heater in good
condition. Burns hard or soft coal. If
taken at once, will sell cheap. Call at 3117
Elm Avenue.
WANTED:-Good live, energetic man to ham
die nursery stock, shade trees, etc. Ad-
dress in writing J5, Administration Bldg.
Those desiring choice meat for Christmas
should put in their order at once for one of
Meeker's prime, soft roasters. They are
worth 35c per h., but Csc per Id. buys them
this year. They are all dressed so you don't
pay for heads, feathers, inwards or feet. Ad-
dress your order now to S. r. Meeker G Son,
R. F. D. No. 1, Box 57-B.
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CHAPTER lv--consinued.

] appended my name to the docu-
ment and walked out OF the office like
one In dream. With economy. my
money would last easily for three
weeks. should never need TO worry
about my landlady's bill any more.
My happy thoughts were speedily to
be dispelled
There Ia gentleman waiting TO
see you. madamoiselle," said the land
lady OF my pension as | entered. HE
has waited two hours In the reception
room. Mademoiselle Ia Canadian
she would doubtless wish to meet him
without a chaperon," she simpered
Somehow my heart failed me as /
turned tho handle OF the door. was
convinced that II was the scoundrelly
Greek zeuxis. who had followed me
home.
But II was motif was Leopold Mag.
min. the bankers son!
He bowed low and his countenance
assumed sneering Difference as liz
nored his outsretched hand and stood
facing him in silence. did not deign
to offer the least greeting.
NiSs ANoss you w Dteu 10 see my
father" he volunteered. TITS no use TO
deny It; my agents have been on your
traii since you posed as the wife OF the
Chevaiier DIVES at the coronation"
Il have no intention OF denying any
thing to you," | said. contemptuousiy
"But II you dare insult me with your
falsehoods again. you shall be thrown
from this hotel,
AT least mademolselle win acknowl.
edge that she wore wedding ring dur
Ing the ceremony" he pleaded, suaye-
iiy.
1T was lent to me- cried. and then
bit my lip angrily at the admission.
'Mademoiselle. you are charming"
said the scoundrel. regarding me with
frank admiration. Now don't be
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Anne Ives. mascot by reputation, starts
from Winnipeg for London to attend the
coronation OF King George. Her father
had come to America following a guar
rel with his father. Comte d'Yves or
France. Annes father, at his death, left
her key 70 strong box containing
bonds OF the defnnct French Panama
Canal company. The box IL In the vaults
OF Magnim a Co. Paris bankers On the
steamer Anne meets the dessoiute son OF
haguin. who. not knowing her identity,
tells her OF a scheme 20 get hold OF the
canal bonds md extort money from Mag
MIN. Anne volunteers 10 10 as a passen-
Eer with Fvench contestant at an avla-
tion meet In London. The Frenchman
wins, but disappears without disclosing
hts Identity. She meets him again IN the
crowd ut Westminster abbey and accom-
paniea him 10 the coronation. She learns
that be is her cousin. Chevaiier owes.
and that his companion In her grand
father, CDmte Owes, Sharing her faith
er's hate for the family. Anne abruptly
leaves the abbey. She losses her purse
and borurws money 20 go TO Paris. On
the way she meets an official OF the avia-
ton meet who. thinking her the wife OF
the winner. forces on her the prize Of 800
pounds. She learns that Banker Magniff
n extremely bitter against her grand
father and holds mortgage ON the an.
cestral home Mngniff tells her n new
Key must be made for the box. He In
duces her to sign an agreement to sell
him the bonds for 5000 frances.
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angry, have come here as a friend
And to prove II. allow me to restore
you this."
He reached into his coat pocket and
pulled out the purse which / had lost
in so humiiiating a manner inside
Westminster abbey. He handed II to
me. and. taking II gingerly. opened Il.
There. within. lay my hand mirror. my
powder puff. and my Ave hundred dol.
lar bills. But the key-the key was
gone.
4 gather from your expression.
mademoiselle. that you realize that
you are in my power" he said.
III you mean that you have stolen
my key" | began.
Your key?" he repeated. In feigned
establishment, Il know nothing OF any
key OF yours. mademoiselle, except
that this purse was discovered al the
entrance to the abbey doors by a serv-
ant Of mine"
BY your SPY. Zeuxis." interrupted,
bitterly. Il thank you for your hon
.enty In restoring my money, at least.
Good afternoon, monsieur"
But mademoiseiles he cried, in
real alarm. Il thought, now that / have
convinced you Of my power. that you
would be willing to join forces with
me otherWase. you will be ruined
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II is woman's privilege 10 control
the temperature OF acquaintanceship;
and this immaculate young man, play
ing whatever part he might be, wheth-
err OF aviator. diplomat or anything
else. seemed always to have the advan.
tage over me In the maneuvering.
What can do for you. gentlemen ?"
asked In my most disdainful voice.
They did not know how wildly my
heart beat.
First mademoiselle, let me say, in
case you suspect us OF espionage. that
We obtained your address through
your friend, Mrs. Christie" said the
cheyalier.
] nodded coldly. Il am not in the
habit of accusing persons OF espion-
age" answered.
Then the old saying Is false" he
answered. Evidently. In this case.
like does not turn to. like"
What deAyou mean, sir?" demand
ed Indignantly.
Il mean. said the chevaIier, logged
~. how much do you want for those
papers7"
] looked from one to the other. In
quiringly. The old comte now came
forward and motioned to his grandson
to withdraw.
You are too impetuous a diplomat,
my dear Charles" he said, suavely.
Nov, Miss Ives" he continued, '1et
us come to the point as persons Of af-
fairs. How much money do you de-
mand to restore to US those papers
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gotten the mesh of circumstances that
had been woven round us. Now the
memory of them required to me.
Some day." l answered, when our
troubles are over, Charles. When we
have conquered our enemies"
With that he had to rest content. |
did not feel that 1t would be decorous to
yield too much within single hour.
Later that afternoon the mother of
Charles called In her victoria and took
me to their town residence. she
would be sssisfied with nothing but
that | should become their guest. /
pleaded, how ever. that | must wait at
the pension until the three weeks had
elapsed, that the banker might readily
find me should he desire to. since
he could hardly communicate with me
at the home Of his enemies. However.
compromised by consenting to paw
a few days visit to Clichy at the end
of the week
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HIN. EGBERT
BY
lcopya.6Hr 1919
CHAPMAN
O.IRWIN MYERS

/ Assuredly you win be ruined. My coup
has succeeded beyond my expectations
1.-The one told you that had In pros
pect. And | viii marry you tomorrow
tonight. IL you insist on 1t. You will
be made for life. And ] shall worship
you. am sure that we were made
for each other. All, mademoiselle, do
you suppose that you will have such a
chance again? Are you thinking of
that beggardly chevalier7 Why, he Is
q pauper, wiped out-besides, he Is a
libertine. rake They say"
Something In my expression must
have alarmed him, for he suddenly
ceased speaking, took his hat. and
sided toward the door.
Remember, mademoiselle," he said.
grinnlng hastily. Il am ready at any
time to renew my proposition to you.
But unless you accept you will be
positively ruined, believe me-"
The sight of his grinning face horri-
fed me; the memory chung to me for
weeks afterward.
When gained my self-possession
sent hasty telegram to the banker.
IL ran as follows:
Your son and confederate have key
TO my safe. Seal It and place guard
over 1t instantly"
This communication elected no re-
Spouse. But felt sure that It would
effect Its purpose unless the bonds
had been already stolen.
awaited the termination OF the
three weeks with ill-concealed impa-
thence.
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which you pilfered from my grandson's
coat pocket while he was entertaining
you as his guest within the abbey?"
gasped for words.
How dare you insult mel" STAN
mered--and the observation seems
trite enough now, when | recall 1t.
Perhaps 1t was my intonation, my ex-
preston of outraged innocence, that
disillusioned him. At any rate he
seemed perceptibly embarrassed, and
as he hesitated. | recovered my COM
posture.
win you have the goodness to ex-
plain yourselves in full, gentlemen"
said. with whitening scorn.
With pleasure. mademoiselle," an
swered the comte. THE facts are
simple. As you should know. my
grandson here accompanied me to
England, recently. ostensibly as a
member of the French military mis-
sion in the coronation: actually to ne
gotiate an important treaty between
England and France, In which three
foreign powers are vitality Interested !.
We were warned that emissaries
OF these powers were prepared to go
to all lengths to obtain draft of the
treaty. To render 1t absolutely se-
cure, my grandson kept only a few
rough jottings of the French govern
ment's proposals upon a piece of pa
per in his coat pocket. He thought
that none would have suspected he
would carry 1t there. This paper was
stolen from his pocket at the doors
OF Westminster abbey"
And so." said. bitterly, you sus-
pect me of being the theft"
He was silent from courtesy, but |
could see that | had not shaken his
conviction.
What else should II be, mademoi-
seller" he asked, quietly. Remember,
when we extended our impulsive hos.
pitality to you we did not even know
your name"
Here was my chance How had
longed for II! And every word should
now go home at last.
IF am a spy and thief and traitor"
| answered, then dishonor noble
family as well as myself. Shall tell
you from whom am descended?"
He bowed with Difference. IF made
moiselle pleases." he answered.
Il am OF French extraction" re-
sponded. my fathers name was Jules
d'Yves"-I saw him start-"and his
father was. and is. Comte DIVES OF
Clichy,"
There was dead silence in the
room. Then, as the haze floated from
before my eyes, saw both men grip
ping their chairs. regarding me with
amazement. blended. l think, with
fear.
Yes | went on bitterly, not car.
ing what l said. my father was driv-
en- from his home, disowned, and left
to starve in foreign land by those
who should have been proud to ac
knowledge him. | am his daughter,
and l am proud to be. And | am
neither thief nor spy. Good morning,
gentlemen"
Just as | had reached the door the
comte found voice.
NoHio uaShs ne pieaueu, IN Sucn
an altered. AFFECT tone that my anger
died away and pity succeeded it. A
sudden vision came to me of the lone.
ly old man. perhaps torn with secret
remorse for his unfatherly crime. per.
haps longing for those approaches
which my father had been too proud to
make to him.
you are Anne d'Yves?" muttered
the old man, approaching me with out
stretched arms. Suddenly he took my
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mot quite" | responded. still puz-
zled.
Because Magniff & Co. In taking
this chance, sold short as the stock
exchange would say They sold all
the bonds. But they did not hold ali
they did not hold yours. In conse-
quence, they are legally compelled to
deliver those bonds to the American
government the very instant when
they come to light. They must deliver
them. at any price. II you had chosen.
you could have appraised them at a
billion francs apiece. and still Magniff
must have purchased them. You held
him In the hollow of your hand, as he
and his scoundrelly son knew we'll.
And, Anne, you have been badly out
witted by the old banker Well. he
was fighting for his existence: have
no blame for him."
And with that fortune could have
recovered Clichy for YOU" sobbed-
But Clichy has recovered you"
answered my grandfather, placing one
hand caressingly upon my shoulder.
"Henceforward, Anne, your home will
be with us-at least, SO long as we
have a home," he ended. And now.
Charles" he continued, Il have monop-
olized our relative enough. | shall go
for a walk and leave you two young
people together"
"Oh, please" / begged, blushing
foolishly again.
But the old gentleman made his exit
with final bow and left us both look
Ing at each other in an uncommonly
sheepish way.
Il want to ask you something"
Charles murmured presently. Then,
since | did not discourage him, he con-
tinued:
is 1t, then. true that you are unmar-
ried In spite of the ring you wore?"
My face was so crimson now that |
could only cover 1t with my hands.
But somehow he read assent in my
act. for in moment he was at my
side.
Why did you wear 1t, sun-goddess?"
he asked, and I felt him raise my fin
gers to his lips. WAS 1t to cast me
into the depths of hopelessness and de-
spair?"
why should you despair for me.
monsieur" / asked.
Because l love you, sun-goddess,"
he answered rapturously. Il loved
you that first moment when you
stepped so bravely into my monoplane
at the aviation meet and scared with
me into the empyrean. And, when |
lost you, | knew that l must find you
again, though had to search all Lon
don. Then, when you were SO mi
raculously restored to me at the abbey
doors, you brought back the zest of
living to me again. And then-that
fatal ring! Why did you wear 1t,
Anne?"
Because | knew that 1t would be
better should you never turn your
thoughts on me-" managed to whis-
per. We were enemies, mortal enc
mics, then"
But never more" he cried. Anne,
sun-goddess, do you love me little
enough to become my wife?"
did. | knew l did. l knew, too,
that 1t had been love. not hatred,
which I had always felt for him, love
which. released at last from It's bonds,
welled up spontaneously within my
heart into broad river of Joy.
Say that you love me, Anne" he
his arms about me.
Il love YOU" | murmured, and I
felt his lips on mine.
When will you marry me, Amer"
he asked, presently.
Slowly / disengaged myself. In
those rapturous moments | had for
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CHAPTER vi.
Mascot Of Castle clinhx

Gin which l save my grandfather,s es-
tate from the clutches of his life enemy
! was at Castle Clichy, in my grand.
fathers home, and the home of my an.
cestors through innumerahle genera
tons.
Never. in my most extravaean,
dreams had ] imagined that such q
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His Economical Mind

Mr. Summerman-"Is 1t true that
since coming up here you've engaged
yourself to Billy, Harry, Ed and
George. as well as to myself?" Miss
sweetly-"What If it is?" Mr.. Sum.
merman-Then Id like t. know II
you have any ohiesS;on to all Of US
chipping "a 10 buy the engagement
rinss
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Notice of Discharge.

vii. apply to the Judge OF Probate
for Clarendon county, on the END day
OF October, 1914, at II o'clock a: m,
Sor letters of discharge as Adminlstra'
trix of the estate of George R. Jones,
deceased. ADDlE NJ. JONES,
IAdministratriS.
Manning, S. c.. Sept. 2lst, 1014.
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eooesa
!: SORROWS OF The SEASON J:
BY GRACE. SPARROW.

eeesseeeseeeseeeeseeeesoeo
70, thank you."' said the girl who
likes to talk. NO chocolates for me!
II you have any lemon juice handy,
however, I'd be obliged"
Whats the. idea, now? everybody
demanded.
Tive bean down to the spring open
Ing" explained the girl who likes to
talk. !s.And everything is designed for
fragile ghosts and attenuated bean
poles. 2 A perfect lady this season
EIIl be, able to take shelter behind a
!ath In case Of storm: The rest OF
temininity Is cast into outer darkness
50 far as clothes are concerned.
Whatever is to become Of any one who
weighs more than ninety.eight pounds,
I can't imagine! There Is absolute-
~ nothing for the poor creatures
to put on. Having drawn down the
blinds and retired to inner chambers.
they VIII probably pass hideous and
secluded life until some millionaire
endows q forndation that shall design
clothes such ssas may be worn by real
human beings, ..a.25.fl,
.-The arst garment, that met my eye
looked Hike an explosion In a ruftte
factory. Starting at the middle, 1t was
4 rigorous young rlfle that began
winding around snakiIyain diagonal
manner. It continued until It hit the
ground. SIN travelling diagonally. One
side was up and the other down, bat
.n6body,s skirt hangs straight these
days, SO that apparent difficulty didn't
count. e:5a &
"a little cousin to that rufhe started
from the middle and ran diagona!ly
upward. wreafhing around the should
ers and sleeves and Topping in all dt
rections. This dress Just spiashed
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saisinu the Wound.

Artist obhins, the critic, has.
roasted my picture numerically. His
Friend-'sDon't mind that fellow. He's
no ideas OF his own; he only repeats
Ike a parrot what all the others say"
London Opinion. :.ss s.