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The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-07-17

noyedly sensible of the improperly
of the discussion, since the man dis
cussed was certainly his patron, may
be his friend. But his insistence had
reused a certain balky wilfulness that
would have its way. ITS true I've
never seen him." she said, "but I've
read about him hundred times In the
Sunday supplements. He's regular
feature of the high-roller section. His
idea Of good time Is a dog-banQuet
at Sherry's. Why. a girl told me once
that there was cigarette named after
him-the Vanity Valiant"
isn't that beside the point7 Be-
cause he has been an idler. must he
necessarily be a-vandal?"
She laughed again. HE wouldn't
call 1t vandalism. He'd think 1t de-
cided Improvement to make Damory
Court as frantically different as posi-
BILE. l suppose he'll erect glass
cupola and a portecochere, all up-to-
date and varnishy, and put orchid hot
houses where the wilderness garden
was, and modern marble cupid in
stead OF the summer-house. and lay
out kte-shaped track"
Everything that was impulsive and
explosive in John Valiant's nature
came out with a bang. mol" he
cried. whatever else he Is, he's not
such a preposterous ass as that!"
She faced him squarely now. Her
eyes we're sparkling. Since you know
him 80 intimately and SO highly ap-
prove Of him"
mo. no." he interrupted. you mis-
take me. l shouldn't try to justify
him" His flush had risen to the roots
of his brown hair, but he did not
lower his gaze. Now the red color
slowly ebbed, leaving him pale. He
has been an idler-that's true enough
and till week ago he was idiotic-
ally rich But his idling Is over now.
At this moment, except for this one
property, he is little better than a
beggar."
She had taken a hasty step or two
back from him, and her eyes were now
fixed on his with a dawning half-fear-
full question in them.
IT'LL the failure of the Valiant Cor
poration, he had never heard Of Da-
mory Court. much less been aware
that he owned it. 1t wasn't because
he loved it that he came here-no!
How could 1t be? He had never set
foot in Virginia in his mortal life"
She put up her hands to her throat
with start. Gamer" she echoed,
Camel"
But if you think that even he could
be so crassly stupid, so monumentally
blind to all that is really fine and
beautiful"
OH" she cried with flashing COM
prehension. "Oh, how could you!
YOU"
He nodded CURLY. YES" he said.
Il am that haphazard harlequin, John
Valiant, himself"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-07-17
BEECHAMS
PILLS

the safest, surest, most con-
venient and most economical
remedy known. Beecham's
Pills remove impurities, insure
better digestion, refreshing
sleep, and have an excellent
general tonic effect upon the
whole bodilysystem. Theyhave
a wonderful power to improve
the general health, while by
purifying the blood, Beecham's
Pills clear the skin and
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-07-17
Chinese Soldiers Are Good Fighter.

Chinese Soldiers Are Good Fighters.
Till within the last two years or SO
the general impression was that the
Chinese soldier was intended to run
away. The revolution Of 1911 dis.
sipated some OF this absurdity. The
events OF the present year have dis.
persed the remainder. II Is now
recognized that there is no finer mate
rial than that which could be selected
from among the sturdier Of Chinas
sons. Nothing is wanted but training,
arms of precision. good leading and
good cause. With these, China could
we'll hold It's own. The improve aIents
that have been made during recent
years in such things can be appre-
ciated only by those who know what
the old troops, from the Bacnernen
downward. We're National Re,
view. China.
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|. His Heel Again and Again.
even for a moment. 80 worthy a call
ing"
At his answer she put out her hand
with sudden gesture, as II bluntly
thrusting the matter from her con-
Germ. and turning went back along the
tree-shadowed path.
He followed glumly. gnawing his
lip, wanting to say he knew not what,
but wretchedly tongue-tied. noting
that the great white moth was still
waving its creamy wings on the dead
stump and wondering II she would
take the cape tessamines. He felt an
embarrassed relief when, passing the
roots where they lay. she stopped to
raise them.
Then all at once the blood seemed
to shrink from his heart. With a
hoarse cry he leaped toward her,
seized her wrist and roughly dragged
her back, feeling as he did so. a sharp
fiery sting on his instep. The next
moment, with clenched teeth. he was
viciously stamping his heel again and
again. driving into the soft earth a
twisting root-like something that
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-07-17
SYNOPSIS.

John Valiant. . rich society favorits.
suddenly discovers that the Valiant cor
.poration, which his father founded and
which was the principal source OF his
wealth. has failed He voluntarily turns
over his private fortune to the receiver
for the corporation. His entire remaining
possessions consist OF an old motor car. a
white bull dog and Damory court. neg
lected estate In Virginia. On the way to
Damory court he meets Shirley Dand-
ridge. an authenticated beauty. and de-
'cides that he is going to like Virginia i'm
mensely. Shirley's mother, Mrs. Dand-
ridge. and Major Bristow exchange rem
tniscences during which II Is revealed
that the major. Valiant's father. and a
man named Sassoon were rivals for the
hand Of Mrs. cambridge in her youth.
'Sassoon and Valiant fought duel on her
account In which the former was killed.
Valiant finds Damory court overgrown
with weeds and creepers and the build
tngs In very much neglected condition.
Valiant explores his ancestral home. He
Is surprised by a fox hunting party which
fnvades his estate. He recognizes Shirley
at the head of the party He gives sane
tuary to the cornered fox. Gossips dis
cuss the advent of the new owner and re-
call the tragedy in which the elder VAL
liant took part. Valiant decides to re-
habilitate Damory court and make the
land produce a living for him.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-07-17
CHAPTER XIV.
On the Edge Of the World.

There was a pause not to be reck-
oned by minutes but suffocatingly
long. She had grown as pale as he.
THAT was ungenerous Of you," she
said then with icy slowness. Though
no doubt you-found 1t entertaining.
1t must have still further amused you
to be taken for an architect?"
Il am fiattered." he replied. with a
trace of bitterness, ito have suggested
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-07-17
ised the first volume yet You Jest dig

ised the first volume yet. You Jest dig
out!"
"'He dug. too. Nine year ago II
was. amt more'n half through her
yet. The wife, she's about quarter
through. 1t took lot O. brains to
write this book. but it's my opinion.
all the same. and l don't mind tellin'
We. that I think she's got her dry
streaks. like most everything else"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-07-17
An omInous Adaqe.

When lady patient living far from
town had to telephone for her ply
stefan she apologized for asking him
to come such distance.
Don't speak Of II" said the doctor
cheerfully; II happen to have another
patient in that vicinity, and so can kill
two birds with one one."-Ladies'
Home Journal
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-07-17
Improve
The Complexion
Sold everywhere. In boxes. l0c.. 2sc.
No woman should fail 10 read the valuable
directions with every boz.
DAISY FLY KILLER

PATENTS %ss;i s ss.s%s y: .E S:s
= - kzas ~ est references- Beat restiiia-
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-04-09
SYNOPSIS

Apparently by mistake Philip Vantlne
receives an antique Bou!e abine from
Paris. A strange Frenchman is mysterl-
ously killed near it.
Poison inserted through two wounds on
his hand is the cause of death. Fanttne's
friends, Lester and Godfrey. a reporter,
are greatly interested.
vantine himself is killed in the same
mysterious manner while Or shortly after
examining the Boule cabinet.
Rogers, a servant, accuses a woman who
visits Vantine Of Vantine's murder. Rog-
ers acts suspiciously.
With the aid of Parks, Fantine's valet.
Lester makes plans to carefully guard
THE Boule cabinet from marauders.
Godfrey and Lester conclude tina the
cabinet has a secret drawer guarded by a
mechanism which stabs and poisons.
While Godfrey vainly searches for the
drawe with a steel gauntlet on his hand
Lester sees two burning eyes watching
them through a shutter.
Lawyer Hornblower, representing Mime.
X" asks Lester for d packet of her let
tiers hidden in the Boule cabinet. which
has been stolen from her.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-04-09
CHAPTER Viii.
Distinguished Caller,

~ODFREY and | examined the
- windowsill and the ground be-
Va meath it when | returned from
my fruitless chase. There Is
where he stood" he said. and the
marks on the sill were evident enough.
We went slowly back to the house
and Godfrey sat down again to a con-
temptation of the cabinet.
cts too much for me-" he said at
last. THE only way | can find that
drawer. Pm afraid. IS with an AK. I'm
going to look up the subject of secret
drawers-perhaps III stumble upon
something that will help me-"
"And then, of COURSE" l said discon-
solately. 1T is quite possible that there
isn't n such drawer at all"
But Godfrey shook his lead decid-
eddy.
II don't agree with you there. Les
ter. I'll wager that fellow who was
looking in at us could find it in a
minute. I'll have another try at it to-
mo1lo". OAe ln'A6 Sot " Iono
care of, and that Is that our friend
of the burning eyes doesn't get a
chance at it first"
Those shutters are pretty strong"
/ pointed out And Parks is no fool"
YES" agreed Godfrey. 1.-The shutters
are pretty strong-they might keep him
out for ten minutes-scarcely longer
than that. AS for Parks, he wouldn't
last ten seconds. This fellows one Of
the greatest criminals Of modern times.
I think I would better drop a word to
Simmonds and get him to send down a
couple Of men to watch the house.
With them outside and Parks on the
inside It ought To he feirly ssf""
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-04-09

PROLOGUE.
Ta literary miner were to ap-
praise this story he would say
of
1T pans OUT a big percentage
of thrills"
There's pay dirt" in this n,ys-
terry story for every lover of an
exciting tale and an interesting
plot. 1T is one of the master
pieces of its author, who is a rec
{ ognised leader in the field ofMe
detective story.
Round a beautifully inzaid cab
met dating from the days of
Louis XIV. which stands in a
,Fifth apenue mansion weapes a
story of plot and counferplot,
mystery, suspense and surprise.
Jim Godfrey, shrewdest of re-
porfers, and the detective bu-
reaus of New York and Paris are
trying to unravel the intricately
entangled clews. And the read
er, too, will go along with them,
GREATNESS and absorbed, getting
non a hint, again coming up
against a blank wall, until, like
them, he comes to the amazing
explanation. And the one who
BATTLES reporters, detectives and
readers is Orchard, the invinci-
bic, q creation in detective fic-
ton.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-04-09

~ODFREY and examined the
- windowsill and the ground be-
Va meath it when | returned from
nv fruitlesS chase. There Is
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-04-09

My child was burned terribly about
the face, neck and chest. I applied DR..
Thomas Electric Oil. The pain ceased
aud the child sank into a restiul Sleep"
Mrs. Nancy Hanson, Hamburg, N. Y.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-04-09
An Exclusive Paper.

of his own. specially printed each
morning. 1t is the most exclusive pa
per in the world. for only two copies
are supplied-one for the car and the
other for his private secretary.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-04-09

Formaldehyde, bluestone and stych-
nine are needed by farmers at seeding
time. Buy at Spellman's drug store and
you get the best.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-04-09

Don't use harsh physics. The reaction
weaken the bow Is, leads TO chronic con-
stipation. Get Doan's regulets They
operate easily. 25c at all drug stores.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-04-09
One Use For a Vacuum.

1t is said that documents and news
papers may be preserved indefinitely in
a vacuum.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-04-09
CEREALS WITH FRUIT.
BREAKFAST MENU.
Oatmeal Mush With Baked Apples.
Omelet.
Hot Rolls.
Coffee.
TORNMEAL AND RAISINS.-Take

TORNMEAL AND RAISINS.-Take
one quart of water and boil in
top of Il double boiler. When
boiling add one and one-half cupfuls
of cornmeal. stirring slowly until it
thickens. Add n ~teaspoonful Of salt
and cover; boil slowly for two hours,
then add one-half cupful Of seeded
raiSinS. Serve with milk.
Uses For Prunes.
Rice and Prunes.-Take half a pound
Of prunes. soak them overnight and
cook in the same water until soft, add
ing u little sugar. There should be one
cupful Of juice when done. Wash one
half cupful Of rice. cook in plenty Of
boiling water. salted to taste. and
when done drain and dry. Put two
prunes in the bottom of sherbet
glasses. fill with rice, put a prune on
the top and pour on the prune juice.
Barley and Prunes. = Wash one
breakfastcupful Of barley. put on with
cold water, bring to the boil, and pour
water off. Put into saucepan with four
cupfuls of cold water and a teaspoon
full Of salt. Bring slowly to boil and
simmer for two hours. Wash half a
pound Of prunes carefully. soak in suf-
fcient cold water to cOver for an hour
and Il half. One hour before the barley
is ready add the prune water and some
sugar.
Wholesome Viands.
Tapioca and Oranges.-Take a cupful
and a half Of water. a third of a cup
full of taDioca, two oranges, a pinch Of
salt and four tablespoonful of sugar.
Place water and salt in double boiler.
When not stir in the tapioca and cook
until clear. Scoop out the orange pulp
or cut navel oranges into small pieces.
removing all skin. seeds and fiber: beat
in the sugar. then add oranges to tap
ioca and set aside in bowl until cold.
Serve with cream.
Oatmeal and Baked AppIes.-Take
one-half cupful coarse oatmeal and
add One-half %teaspoonful salt and two
cupfuls boiling water and put in the
upper compartment Of double boiler.
Place on the stove and boil rapidly ten
minutes. Stir occasionally. Then place
the vessel owe boiling water and cook
from forty minutes to one hour. Serve
with baked or steamed apples.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-05
CHRISTOPHER DICKSON
DEAD, AGED SO YEARS
Had Been a Resident of the District
of Columbia Since
1850

Chris topher Dickson, an old Resident
OF Washington died at his home, A65
II street southwest, yesterday. after an
illness of about two months. He lacked
less than one month of being ninety
three years old.
Mr.. Dickson was a retired brewer. He
was born in Herzochenaurach. Germany.
He settled in the District in 1855, be-
coming a brewer. In his early youth
he was associated with his father as
manufacturer of WOODEN goods, but
on coming to this country decided to
enter the brewing business. He retired
in 1881.
He was a member of the Association
Of the Oldest Inhabitants of the Dis
trct OF Columbia, having been admitted
to membership in that organization
about twelve years ago. He married
Miss Catherine Englehart a native of
kronach. Germany. A daughter, Mrs.
Fl. V. Lansdale. and a granddaughter,
Mrs. r. L. Buckley, both of this city;
three sisters. Mrs Dina Hemm of Sid
ney, Ohio: Mrs. Eva Schroen of Bal
timore. Nd. and Mrs. Anna IIebsacher
of this city. survive him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-05
ChiGdren's Undermuslins.

Collecting all our odd and incomplete assert
ments of Children's Undermuslins upon one spe-
cal table shall endeavor to dispose of them
quickly at greatly reduced prices Some of them
are fresh and clean, others rumpled and slight
ly soiled; all remarkably good values. Some
very fine handmade garments included.
Drawers that were SOC, 75c and S1.oo, now re-
duced to. .25c, $50, 5oc,and 75c pair
Skirts that were SOC, 75c and SI.oo, now reduced
to-. ................35 $50, soc and 75c each
Handmade Skirts waists; were $3.50, $I75,
$500 and $3.50; reduced prices .$1.oo to $Io5
Nightgowns were 75c, S1.oo, SIPS, s1.o5, $225
and $500; reduced prices. -. soc, Csc to S225
The special assortments of New Undermus-
Inns just received for this January Sale are the
most varied and attractive we have ever shown
the quality OF the materials and daintiness of
styles make the values most desirable. Gowns,
Skirts and Drawers are embraced.
Special prices, 25c and SOC.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-05
deavoring to regain her health. but with

deavoring to regain her health. but with
out success.
She and Mr.. Chermont met in London
several years ago, when he was con-
nected with the Brazilian embassy In
England. She returned to Baltimore
shortly afterward and little later their
engagement was announced. Mr.. Cher
mont came to the United States and they
We're married in the Cathedral at Balti-
more by Cardinal Gibbons
They returned to England shortly after
the wedding, where they lived for sew
eral years and where a son was born.
Mr.. Chermont was then assigned to the
Brazilian embassy in Washington. Short
~ after returning to this country Mrs.
Chermont became ill and was compelled
to give up her social duties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-05
Women's Undermuslin~, Specially
Secured for the Janua y Sale.

Corset Covers, blouse and fitted styles many dit
ferently made effects, attractively trimmed,
25c, SOC and up
Drawers, of nainsook, cambria and crepe; several
different models, trimmed with tucks, en-
broideries and laces. .25c, soc, 100 and up
Short Pettcoats, of good durable materials, we'll
made and daintily finished
25c soc and upward
Chemises, of crepe and nainsook, with lace and
embroidery trimming. soc, 75c and upward
Long Petticoats, of splendid quality materials, in
number of the latest and best models; well
made and finely trimmed,
soc, S1.oo and up to S2.75
Combination Suits, in all the newest models,
prettily trimmed with lace, embroideries, bead
ing and ribbon; the materials are very sheer
Gowns, of cambria, muslin, crepe and nansook;
high, square and We neck styles, and three
quarter or long sleeves; dainty and pretty
trimmings. soc, SI.oo to $500
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-05

burns Philadelphia home. 1922 Spring
Garden street, tomorrow. Interment is
to be in the family vault at Laurel Hill
cemetery.
Born in New Carlisle. Ohio. February
Z. 1S45. Mr.. Reyburn was educated by
a private tutor and at the Saunders In
stitute. West Philadelphia. He was adj
mitted to the bar in 1870. He served
as a representative in the PENNSYLVANIA
House of Representatives in 1s1l-14-1n
and 76. and served four terms in the
senate of the state legislature. lS'6-lS9S.
He was chosen as presidential e.ector
in 1904 He served as a member of
Congress from 1890 to 1897. from 1909
to 1907. and was reelected for the term
from 1907 to 1909. He was elected mayor
of Philadelphia to serve from 1907 to
1911, resigning as a member of Con
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-05
MRS. CHERMONT DIES
AFTER LONG ILLNESS
Wife of Counselor to Brazilian En-
bassy to Be Buried in
Baltimore.

: Mrs. Helen NJ. S. Chermont. wife of Z.
L. Chermont. counselor to the Brazilian
embassy, died at her home, 2413 Massa-
chusetts avenue northwest, yesterday
afternoon after a long Illness. Mass will
be celebrated at the Cathedral. Balti-
more, Nd, where the funeral is to take
place. tomorrow morning at 1880 o clock.
Interment is to be private.
Mrs. Chermont was formerly Miss
Helen Sloane of Baltimore, daughter of
James Sloane. a banker of that city. Mrs.
Chermont had Travelled extensively, en-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-05
Children's White Dresses
Greatly Reduced.

Not goods. but odds that in quality
style that be obtained
but incomplete in assortments and of them mussed
soled handling and display. This for
the reductions
They are made OF nainsook. linen. piaue
French lawn and rep, trimmed w1ta fine tucks.
embroidery and lace edge; others in plain tailored
and heavyweight styles. High and square necks,
long and short sleeves. A very few colored ef-
fects are represented. Sizes 2 to 5 years.
Reductions average about one
third To mothers whose children
can be fitted this sale means great
savings
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-05
Public Schools Reopen.

Public schools of the District reopened
today following the Christmas holidays.
Less than a month now remains before
the close of the first half year. at which
time a large number of high school boys
and girls will be gradua ted. Quite q
number of children are expected to en-
roll at that time also
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-05
TO HOLD UNION SERVICES.
Rev. John E. Briggs Announced to
Preach First Sermon.

Rev. John Z. Briggs, pastor OF the
Fifth Baptist Church. is announced as
the preacher at the first service of the
four weeks series of evanselistie meet
ings arranged by ten southwest churches.
to be held in Ryland Methodist Episcopal
Church this evening.
The soloists will be Misses Pearl Griss-
by and Nirgie Thompson.
The services for this week Will De
held in Ryland Church: next week IN the
Sixth Presbyterian Church. the t1ith
BAPTIST and Gorsuch NJ. f. churches will
I,e ,lsed later for one week each. in the
order named.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-05
Saved by Jumping From Wheel.

Samuel Ferguson. colored. of lG.. Rhode
Island avenue northwest narrowly -
capped being injured yesterday afternoon
while on Ills bicycle at Massachusetts
avenue and 10th street northwest. li,~
wheel was struck by an automobile ops
ated by John Brosnan. giving his adare'
as 6I7 + street northwest. and dcinot-
ished. Ferguson saved himself by juni-
ing from his wheel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-05
JOHN {. REYbURN DIES
AT HOME IN THIS CITY
Long a Member of Congress and
Was Mayor of Phil
adelphia.

John Edgar Reyburn. former member
of Congress and former mayor of Phila
delphia died at his home here, 1745 \
street northwest. Saturday night. His
BODY was removed to Philadelphia late
Yesterday afternoon. accompanied by his
wife. Brig Gen. William Cro2ier. his
brother-in-law, and Mrs. Crozier. Fun
eral services are to be held at Mr. Rey-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-05

was the financial hacker of the Cape
May base ball team. on which were
many well known college players. Mr..
Reyburns yacht the Gretchen, was
the judges boat at the finish of mai
intercollegiate races on the Hudson At
Poughkeepsie and in his younger DAYS
he rowed on the four cared crew Of the
Quaker City Barge Club. the first crew
to use "A sliding stroke in this coun-
try. His horses We're winners of blue
ribbons in many national horse shows
and on the track.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-05
Governor Leaves Big Rapids.
AFFIRMS $8,147 JUDGMENT.
District Court of Appeals Rules in
Hine-Clarke Case.

The District Court of Appeals, in an
opinion by Justice Robb. affirmed today
Judgment for IS l41.12 against the execu-
tors of DR.. Daniel +. Clarke. who was
surety on q bond of the late Thomas F.
Waggaman. The judgment is in favor of
Mrs. Matte Nee. Hine and her son, Rob-
ert L. IIne,
Waggaman was appointed trustee in
1883 by the court to sell property belong
ing to the Hines. The net proceeds of
Tie sale were S. 1872. which had not
neen accounted for by Waggaman when
He became bankrupt in 1894 The suit
was then filed against the surety.