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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-06-22
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The Order of La Barre.


l did not recognize the voice speak
ing-a husky voice, the words indis-
tinct, yet withal forceful-nor do l
know what it was he said. But when
the other answered, tapping on the
desk with some instrument, l knew the
second speaker to be La Barre, and
leaned back just far enough to gain
glimpse through the opening in the
drapery. He sat at the desk, his back
toward us, while his companion, a red
faced, heavily moustached man, in uni
form of the Rifles, stood opposite, one
arm on the mantel over the fireplace.
His expression was that of amused
interest.
you saw the ladyT" he asked.
"In the receiving line for a moment
only; a fair enough maid to be loved
for her own sake, | should say. Faith,
never have I seen handsomer eyes,"
The other laughed.
"'Tis well madame does not over
hear that confession. An heiress, and
beautiful! Pif! but she might find
others to her liking rather than this
Cassion."
ut is small chance she has had to
make choice, and as to her being an
helress, where heard you such a ru-
NOR, Colonel Delguard?"
The officer Strengthened up.
you forget, sir" he said slowly,
that the papers passed through my
hands after Captain la Chesnayne's
death. 1t was at your request they
failed to reach the hands of Fronte-
| nae"
La Barre gazed at him across the
desk, his brows contracted into a
frown.
mo, had not forgotten" and the
words sounded harsh. "But they came
TO me properly sealed, and l supposed
unopened. | think l have some reason
to ask an explanation, monsieur"
"And n easily made. | saw only
the letter, but that revealed enough to
permit of my guessing the rest. II
Is true, is 1t not, that La Chesnayne
left an estate of valuew
"Hc thought so, but, as you must
be aware, 1t had been allenated by act
Of treason"
cay! but Comte de Frontenac ap.
pealed the case to the king, who grant.
ed pardon and restoration"
$50, twas rumored, but unsupport.
ed by the records. So far as New
France knows there was no reply from
Versailles"
The colonel stood erect and advanced
a step, his expression one Of sudden
curiosity.
"In faith, governor" he said swiftly.
"but your statement awakens wonder
II this be so why does Francois Cas-
sion seek the maid so ardently? Never
did | deem that cavalier one to throw
himself away without due reward
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-06-22
DOUBLE ABSOLVES
man AS FORGER
Convict Admits He Committed
Crime of Which Divine Was
Accused.
FIGHTS UPHILL BATTLE
Was identified" as Criminal, Hand
writing Even Was Alike-Forgery
Charge Disproved = Industry
Wins Honorable Position
and Fortune.

Chicago.-E. c. Divine, whose life
was nearly ruined by the crimes of a
man who was his double" In appear
ance, voice and p~enmanship. believes
that justice. which evens up the
wrongs of this world, is simple a
double" of hard work.
The president of the Strand Theater
company, well known as a business
man, who once was tried on the
charge of forging a $4,000 check, sat
at his desk receiving congratulations
of friends who knew of his triumph
ant acquittal, yet were unaware Of
the stain that had pursued him In his
career. A few days ago the blemish
was removed forever when Mr.. Divine
faced his double" and the author of
all his woes. The latter, known as A.
Gilbert Sargent, is serving a sentence
In the Massachusetts state prison at
Charleston on two forgery charges.
Mr.. Divine was tried for extradition
on n of these charges in 1908, and
was acquitted after three witnesses
had positively identified" him.
Hard Work all Aid to Justice,
The strain of the trial nearly made
me an invalid. Think Of i'll was
arrested and identified as the Bos-
ton forger, not only by A. B. Turner.
who was the victim, but by two Of his
employees. We looked alike, they
said-even to a dent on the nose. We
both had brown hair, the same tone
voice, and when I wrote Richard F.
Parker-the name he had used in
forging the check, u signatures could
not be told apart by experts.
I'm the face Of these things I was
mute and almost without the will to
resist fate. OF course, my alibi was be-
yond question. / was freed not only
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-06-22
SYNOPSIS.

Adele Ia Chesnayne. a belle Of New
France. Is among conspirators at her I'M
cle's house. Cassion. the commissaire,
has enlisted her Uncle Chevet's aid
against La Sale. D'Artigny, La Sales
friend, offers his services as guide to Cas-
sion's party on the journey to the wilder
ness. The uncle informs Adele that he
has betrothed her to Cassion and forbids
her TO see D'Artigny again. In Quebec
Adele visits her friend, Sister Celeste,
who brings DArtigny to her. She tells
him her story and he VOWS to release her
from the bargain with Cassion. D'Artig-
ny leaves promising TO see her at the
dance. Cassion escorts Adele to the hall.
She meets TIE governor. La Barre, and
hears him warn the comnissaire against
D'Artieny. D~'Artigny's ticket to the bal
has been recalled,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-06-22

on Judge McSurely's order, but on the
recommendation of Assistant States
Attorney Barnett.
6" was acquitted. yes, but that was
poor compensation for what / had gone
through. Right there I was offered a
chance to make money. Two reputa-
BILE firms of lawyers approached me
and offered to collect damages for me.
They said they were willing to take
the Ease to the Supreme court.
Right there l made a decision for
which I have never since been sorry.
I decided to forget and forgive. 1t
seemed to me that If | applied the
same energy on trying to come back
In business which I might give to law
suits I would get farther and be hap
pier.
Won a Chance to Make Good.
Il landed in Minneapolis on q cold
day in December, 1908. owed more
than $%30.0O0-the effects Of my trial.
I had exactly three dollars in my pock-
ct. I applied for a job with a street
railway corporation. began by tell
ing them that | had been a defendant
in a forgery case in Chicago. They
chose to give me a mans chance. In
one month selling bonds / not only
made good for them, but made $1,100
for myself"
Later Mr., Divine organized a
solemn company in New York and In
n year made $4,000 profits. He
went into the automobile business and
then organized the Strand theater
company. All the time he was fight
ing uphill he was also fighting the old
stain on his name. In 1914 Sargent
was arrested In Philadelphia, convict
ed Of forgery or a large scale, and on
being released from prison was tried
and convicted in Boston for the Job
MI. Divine was once accused OF.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-06-22

that 1 be assassinated at the least ex-
cuse. Twould seem they deem you
of Importance, mademoiselle."
You make 1t no more than a joker
Far from it; the very fact that l
know the men makes it matter OF
grave concern. l might, indeed, smile
did it concern myself alone, but l have
your interests in mind-you have hon.
ored me by calling me your only
friend, and nov l know not where l
may serve you best-in the wilderness,
or here in QuebecY
There can nothing injure me here,
monsieur, not with Cassion travelling
TO the Illinois. No doubt he will leave
behind him those who will observe my
movements-that cannot harm"
at is Hugo Chevet, l fear"
"Chevet! my uncle-I do not under
stand"
"No, for he Is your uncle, and you
know him only in such relationship.
He may have been to you kind and in
dulgent. l do not ask. But to those
who meet him in the world he is a big,
cruel, savage brute, who would sacri-
flee even you, If you stood in his way.
And now if you fail to marry Cassion,
you will so stand. He is the n who
will guard you, by choice of the COM
missaire, and orders of La Barre, and
he will do his mart we'll"
Il can remain with the sisters"
"Not in opposition to the governor;
they would never dare antagonize him;
tomorrow you will return with Che
vet"
1 drew a quick breath, my eyes on
his face.
How can you know all this, mon
sieur? Why should my uncle sacrifice
me?"
mo matter how I know. Some of
it has been your own confession,
coupled with my knowledge of the
man. Three days ago l learned Of his
debt to Cassion, and that the latter
had him in his claws, and at his mercy.
Today l had evidence of what that
debt means"
To-Day
cay! twas from Chevet the threat
came that he would kill me If l ever
met with you again."
could but stare at him, incredulous
my fingers unconsciously grasping his
jacket. -.
HE said that? Chevet?"
SAY! Chevet; the message came by
mouth Of the halfbreed, his voyageur,
and | choked out of him where he had
left his master, yet when I got there
the mar had gone. If we might meet
tonight the matter would be swiftly
settled"
He gazed out into the darkness, and
| saw his hand close on the hilt of his
knife. l caught his arm.
mo, no, monsieur; not that. YOU
must not seek a quarrel, for l am no
afraid-truly l am not; you will lis
ten"
There was a voice speaking in thu
office room behind, the closing of 6
door, and the scraping of a chair as
someone sat down. My words ceased
and we stood silent in the shadow, my
grasp still on D'Artigny's arm.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-06-22

the CLEAN from between the curtains.
The outer wall was so thick a consid-
cradle space separated the room from
the window, which was screened off by
heavy drapery. D'Artigny appeared
familiar with these details. for, with
scarcely a glance about, he led me
into this recess, where we stood on
cealed. Lights from below illumined
our faces. and revealed an open win
dow looking down on the court. My
companion glanced out at the scene
beneath, and his eyes and lips smiled
as he turned again and faced me.
"But, monsieur" l questioned puz-
zled, why was it not easy? You met
with trouble?"
Hardly that; a mere annoyance. |
may only suspect the cause, but an
hour after I left you my ticket of in
vitation was withdrawn"
withdrawn? by whom?"
"The order of La Barre, no doubt
an officer of his guard called on me
to say he preferred my absence"
"'Twas the work of Cassion."
$50 l chose to believe, especially as
he sent me word later to remain at
the boats, and have them in readiness
for departure at any minute. Some
inkling of our meeting must have
reached his ears"
"But how came you here, thenT"
He laughed in careless good humor.
why that was no trick! Think you
I am one to dlsappoint because of SC
small an obstacle? AS the door was
refused me l sought other entrance
and found it here" He pointed through
the open window. 1T was not a diff.
ficult passage, but l had to wait the
withdrawal Of the guards below, which
caused my late arrival. Yet this was
compensated for by discovering you sc
quickly. My only fear was encounter
ing someone l knew while seeking
you on the floor"
You entered through this Window
eyes; there is a lattice work below
anu WuOsc OuICG 10 LIdL WltAln
my guess is that of Colonel Del
guard, La Barrels chief of staff, fol
there was a letter for him lying or
the desk. What difference? You are
glad | came?"
Eyes, monsieur, but not so much fol
my own sake as for yours. l bring
you warning that you adventure witt
those who would do you evil if tht
chance arrive"
Bah! Monsieur Cassion?"
"'Tis not well for you to despise tht
man, for he has power and is a yillair
at heart in spite of all his pretty ways
'Tis said he has the cruelty of a tiger
and in this east La Barre gives hin
full authority"
Hath the governor grudge agains'
me also?"
"Only that you are follower of Ii
Sale, and loyal, while he is heart ant
hand with the other faction. He child
ed Cassion for accepting you as guide
and advised close watch lest you show
tledCutly.
D'Artigny leaned motionless agains
the window ledge, and the ligh'
streaming in through the opening o,
the draperies revealed the gravity O
his expression. For the moment hi
remained silent, turning the affair owe
in his mind.
Il thank you, mademoiselle," he sait
finally, and touched my hand, so
your report gives me one more link t.
my chain. l have picked up sewers
in the past few hours, and all seen
to lead back to the ~manipulations 0
Cassion. Faith! there is some myster,
here, for surely the man seemed happ,
enough when first we met at Chevet'
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-06-22
La Barre laughed.

In Barre laughed
~Perchance you do Francois III judg-
ment, Monsieur lie Colonel" he replied
amused. mo doubt it's love. for. in
truth. the witch would send sluggish
blood dancing with the glance Of her
eyes. STILL" more soberly. his eyes
falling to the desk, "'tis. s you say,
scare in accord with Cassion's ma
ture to thus make sacrifice. and there
have been times when l suspected he
did some secret purpose. 1 use the
man, yet never trust him"
"Nor I, since he played me foul
trick at La Chine. Could he have
found the paper of restoration, and
kept it concealed, until all vas in his
hands?"
II have thought of that, yet it doth
not appear possible. Francois was in
i'll grace with Frontenac, and could
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-06-22
Cleaning Brass.

To clean brass first clean off all dirt
with a stiff brush dipped in warm
water and carbolic soap. and wipe dry.
Now take equal quantities of emery
powder, calcined magnesia, and pow
dered bathbrick. mixing all together.
Moisten a rag with parafin, dip II into
the powder, and rub the brass until
bright. Finish with a clean duster, up
plying q drop Of methylated spirits.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-06-22
kilIs Priest. wife and Himself.

Rome, Italy.-Captain Bettolo, mem
Der Of a leading family here. being sus-
picious of his wife, returned from the
front and sought Able Giacomo Sierra,
Of whom he was Jealous. Arriving at
the parish house of the able, Captain
Bettolo fired through the windows.
one of his bullets killing the Able
Nicolo Richetti. Afterward the captain
returned to his home. killed his wife
and committed suicide.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-06-22
Bible Only Noncontrahand.

During the Civil wal the demand for
the Scriptures increased and multi
piled and Bibles printed at the Bible
house, New York, were the only mer-
chandise which, during more than
three years of civil strife, the Union
army permitted to so through It's lines
to the people of the Confederacy, and
the only merchandise which the Con-
federate states We're willing to receive
from the people of the North. In 1866
the receipts of the society were $642,-
825.25, and the total number of Bibles
and portions printed was ~1,150,52S, a
number which was not exceeded until
20 years ater.-Christian Herald.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-06-22
He Was Soaked.

West Hoboken. N. J.-Knowing the
town hall, which contains the lookup,
leaked. Henry OFT, charged with wife
beating. brought a raincoat and rubber
boots so he wouldn't get soaked"
well. you are soaked remarked the
court. Sixty days in the county iail!'
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-06-22

The way of a man with a maid
Adele forgets her own dan
ger TO warn D'Artigny against
the plotting of La Barre and
Cassion. The youth finds him
self in the role of protector to
the girl. How he learns some
of the enemy's secrets and why
they hate him and want to con-
troll the girl are told in an alb
sorbIng manner in this Install,
ment.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-06-22
Censored.

"Our candidate" said the campaign
orator, islands ~squarely on his record.
His life is an open book"
"How do you know he hasn't torn
out some Of the pages?" queried q
voice from the real Of the hall.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-06-22

adele, arrived at the ball with Cas-
sion, has just been introduced to Gov.
ernor la Barre. She hears him war;
her escort to beware Of D'Artigny.)
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-06-22

WoMAN'S GROWING GLORY
is her hair. If yours is streaked with
ugly, grizzly, gray hairs, use La Gre
ole" Hair Dressing and change it In
the natural way. Price $1.00.-Adv,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-06-22

New Zealand's highest waterfall,
named the Sutherland, Is 1904 feet.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-06-22
(To BE CoNTINUED.)

He is likely to feel disinterested in
his work, displeased with his employer
and antagonistic toward his superiors.
He makes of himself a slave.--Chi-
cago American.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-06-22

With only a few hours inter-
venine before the perlIous jour.
ney to the Illinois country is be-
gun by cassion and D'Artigny
and the others, what can the
young gentleman of France do
to assure AdeIe's safety until his
return to Quebec?
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-06-08
Bio Demand for Queen Bees.

Between 800 and 900 requests for
purebred queens have been received
at the experiment station from bee
keepers of the state. The officials will
find it impossible tc supply more than
part Of this demand, but this years
applications will be filed and supplied
next season in the order IL which re-
quests have been received. The great
er part CT the queens will be reared
and shipped during the months ct
July and August. The queens are be-
ing sold at so cents each and none are
being sent out of the state. 1t is hoped
that 500 queens will be reared this
year, 1000 next year and as many
more the following season as possible.
In time, it is hoped that every bee
keeper in the state will be supplied
with new purebred queens. With
these he will be able t. provide his
entire apiary with a pure strain.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-06-08
State Fair Plans.

SldLC TidHS
Beginning June 1, the offSa 81 Oh
yer E. Remey, secretary of this stste
fair, will be maintained on the state
fair grounds at West Allis until after
this years big exposition, the dates
Of which are September to Is.
The premium book for this years
fair is ready for prospective exhibitors
and has been sent out.
Plans for this years fair were final
ly mapped out sometime ago. From
there will be much building activity
on the grounds and a large force OF
men is at work getting the grounds in
shape for the fair. Within week a
force of painters will begin on exterl-
ors and interiors Of buildings.
One Of the big departments of this
years fair will be that of the boys and
girls agricultural contests, which was
inaugurated last year. 1t is expected
that over 1000 boys and girls will
compete. The cash premiums amount
to over 81 800 and the special premi-
ums exceed $4,000. Among those offer
ing special prizes are George w.
Browne, Fred Pabst. Fred Underwood,
president of the Erie railroad; the
Merchants and Manufacturers associ-
alton of Milwaukee and the Wisconsin
Bankers association.
An innovation this year will be
general sale CT pure-bred horses and
cattle on Friday, September Is, under
direction of Fred Pabst
1t is possible that President Wilson
CT the Republican nominee for presl-
dent may be special guest at this
years fair Special invitations will be
sent to both
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-06-08
Trumbower on Rail Board.

H. r. TrumboWer, assistant profess
sor of political economy at the univer-
sity, has been named a member Of the
state railroad commission to succeed
Halford Erickson, resigned.
The certain appointment Of Profess
sor Trumbower was anticipated by
many persons. He was in conference
with Governor Philip on several &C.
casions and made a thorough investi-
cation of the workings of the commits
sion before accepting the position.
The appointment is taken as particu-
Iarly fortunate, as the new member,
although without active experience in
public utility work, is trained econo-
mist and statistician of ability.
Professor Trumbower is thirty-four
years old and a native of Pennsplva-
MIA. He was graduated from Lehigh
in 1903 and, after few years of teach
ing experience, took the degree OF ii.
A. at Princeton. During the years
1909-10 the new member of the rail
commission studied at the university
of Munich, Germany.
His connection with the faculty OF
the university here dates back to 1910
and during the intervening six years
he has won distinction as teacher OF
economic subjects.
The appointment is for the balance
of the term Of Mr.. Erickson and ex-
pires on February %, 1917.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-06-08
STATE So YEARS OLD
SHE5OYGAN HOLDS BIG CELEBRA.
TON OF WISCoNSlN'S EN-
TRANCE TO UNION.
OTHER WISCONSIN EVENTS
important Items Gathered From All
Sections Of the Badger State
During the Week by Spe-
ciai Correspondents.

Sheboygan = Six hundred members
of the Sheboygan Association of Com
merce and their guests from all over
the state, including Gov. Philip,
President Van Hise of the University
OF Wisconsin and Mayor Hoan of
Milwaukee, celebrated the sixty-eighth
birthday of the state of Wisconsin
with banquet in the Eagles hall
This was the second anniversary of
Wisconsin day, which was originated
by the Sheboygan association, and in
accordance with his promise given at
the banquet year ago, Gov. Philip
read proclamation to the people of
the state suggesting the observance
of Wisconsin day hereafter through
out the state and especially in the
schools, but not as holiday.