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The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-02-04

The man of millions is the one who
will profit most by our new policy Of
preparedness. Hence the man of mill
lions is the one who should cough up
liveiiest in the matter of paying the
freight.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-02-04

Someone somewhere once said that
"all things come to him who waits"
But that, of course, does not include
editors and delinquent subscribers.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-02-04

When a fellow makes a practicegIof
knocking his home town it is time Tor
everybody else to hand him few.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-02-04

COLnlOEt Tie aiilCtcu WHen tnVy eAVnA
over them" The late T. Dewitt
Talmadge.
Some persons so Ger pious are
That should beggar come for aims,
They'd lift their voices up in prayer,
Or read a few selected Psalms:
They'd never speak word Of cheer,
Nor yet touch daughters silver chord;
They would not even dare to smile,
For fear they might offend the Lord.
And should brother in distress,
In sickness, to their hearts appeal,
A hearty groan would solace give,
A croak surcharged with Christian
zeal.
Of such sort were Jobs comforters,
Who from the jug Of sadne'x poured
Their counsel, fearful lest tlfy 100,
Might possibly offend the n I'd. NJ
The Lord a cheerful 'foves,
Whose goodness, like welcome light,
Shines out upon the weary world,
A candle burning in the night.
A smile costs nothing; quite as cheap
Is just a little friendly word,
And sunshine never yet was known
In our day to offend the Lord.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-02-04

If we wanted to go down in history
as a false prophet the one big stunt
we'd pull off would be to predict an
early peace in Mexico.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-02-04

A few months ago wey noted an
enormous amount of newspaper CAB
about "America absorbing the COM
merce of the world" Just CAB.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-02-04

General Villa has been killed. b
many times we can't see why the eds
don't stay dead.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-02-04
Woman,s Growing Glory

is her hair II. yours is streaked with
ugly, grizzly, gray hairs, use la Gre
ole" Hair Dressing and change it in
the natural way. Price $1.OO.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-02-04

t-y. would b. worsp Milo. Of dOl-
lirs to our STAT.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-02-04
THE CoMFORTERs.

"Some people have an idea that they
comfort the afflicted when they groan
over them."-The late I. Dewitt
Talmadge.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-02-04
NEW CONSTITUTION
FOR TENNESSEE.

Our state has had three constltu
tional conventions, 1876, 1884, 1871
Between the first and the second 8
years; between the second and third
IS years. Since the third convention
adjourned 4s years have passed anC
still we have not held another.
Thomas jefferson said that Consti
tutions need revision about once il
each generation, and the great state
Of New York has held two Constitu-
tional Conventions during the past
twenty-five years, while nearly every
state in the Union has had a revision
since ours. And, moreover, our con-
vention of 1870 was called mainly to
deal with issues growing out of the
Civil War, hence, as matter of fact,
we are living under a constitution that
was made from 50 to 120 years ago.
1t fit perfectly a small agricultural
population, but no man then living
could foresee the conditions of today.
A year ago Gov. Rye appointed a
strong committee on taxation. Its
labors covered quite per1oI of time,
during which, the committee consult
ed and received information from more
than 160 organizations, officials and
citizens of the state, representing al
most every county and certainly rep
resenting every class and every inter-
est in the state. That committee says:
Anything like a complete and thor
oughly effective reform of our tax
system cannot be obtained; and the
chief obstacle is the infexible article
on taxation in the constitution Of
1870 Quoting from an eminent au-
thority on taxation the committee fur
Their says of our system: at puts a
premium on dishonesty and debauches
the public conscience; it reduces de-
ception to a system and makes a sci
ence of knavery; it presses hardest on
those least able to pay; it imposes
double taxation on one man and grants
entire immunity to the next" The re-
port also says that capital flies from |
my state where there is no fixedness
# taxes; that the property of widows
md orphans is more highly assessed
q proportion to value than any other
~~vfprpvry; that We have
louble taxation on property, which
constitutional amendment alone can
.ure; that we have absolutely no uni !
ormity in the assessment of property
rom county 10 county.
A new constitution Is ! grca, a1vcr-
,isement to a state, hence aside from
is inealculable benefit, the adoption OF
/ progressive constitution, which
would be discussed IN c,er, leading
newspaper and periodical of the coun-
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-02-04

A new constitution is ! grcat a1vcr-
tisement to state, hence aside from
its inealculable benefit, the adoption OF
a progressive constitution, which
would be discussed IN c,er, leading
newspaper and periodical of the coun-
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-06-15
COOLEST AIR OVER EQUATOR
Scientist Discovers Interesting Fact
as Result of Experiments In
Upper Air.

Winds blow not merely along the
surface Of the earth, but upward and
downward throughout the atmosphere.
They whirl about in all directions. So
it is impossible to construct weather
chart that will really show the direc-
tions of the winds, for such a chart
would have to be in three dimensions.
Prof. Alexander Meade of Harvard,
in AN article in the Geographical Re-
view, describes some of the recent ex-
periments in the upper air performed
by sounding balloons. The atmosphere
has, roughly, two layers, the lower
called the troposphere and the upper
the stratosphere. The strongest winds
are found just below the stratosphere,
and it would seem that pressure
changes originate in this region.
The stratosphere is highest over the
equator and lowest over the poles, but
it's height varies with the seasons. "At
the equator" says Professor McAdie,
as we rise in the air the temperature
continues to fall to much greater
height than in temperate ATTITUDES. In
deed, the lowest temperature is found
above the equator"
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-06-15
No, monsieur.

l drew my arm from his grasp, feel
ing it Jingle with pain where his fin
gers had crushed the flesh, and crept
up the narrow stairs, glad enough to
get away and be alone. l had never
loved Chevet, but he had taught me
to fear him, for more than once had
I experienced his brutality and physi-
cal power. To him I was but a chat
tel, an incumbrance He had assumed
charge of me because the law so or
dained, but l had found nothing in
his nature on which l could rely for
sympathy. l was his sisters child,
yet no more to him than some Indian
waif. More he was honest about it.
To his mind he did well by me in thus
finding me husband. I sank on my
knees, and hid my face, shuddering at
the thought of the sacrifice demanded.
CassiOn! never before had the man APP
peared so despicable. Yet what could
do? 1t was useless to appeal to
Chevet, and the governor, La Barre,
would give small heed to q girl OBJ
jecting to one of his henchmen.
D'Artigny! The name was on my lips
before l realized 1 had spoken it, and
brought a throb Of hope. l arose to
my feet and stared out of the window
into the dark night. My pulses
throbbed. If he cared; If I only knew
he cared, would fly with him any
where, into the wilderness depths, to
escape Cassion.
But how could 1 reach him with my
tale? There was but one opportunity
the governors ball. He would be
there; he had said so, laughingly glanc-
ing toward me as he spoke the words,
the flash of his eyes a challenge. But
it would be difficult. Chevet, Cassion,
not for a moment would they take
eyes from me, and If failed to treat
him coldly an open quarrel must re-
suit. Chevet would be glad of an
excuse, and Casslon's jealousy would
spur him on. Yet must try, and, in
truth, trusted not so much in Mon
sieur d'Artigny's interest in me, as
in his reckless love of adventure.
'Twould please him to play an auda-
cious trick on La Sales enemies, and
make Cassion the butt of laughter.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-06-15
CHAPTER Nv.
n the PALACE Of the Intendant.

In the Palace of the Intendant.
The huge palace of the intendant,
between the bluff and the river, was
ablaze with lights, and already crowd
ed with guests at our arrival. I had
seen nothing of Chevet since the
morning, nor did he appear now; but
Monsieur Cassion was prompt enough,
and congratulated me on my appear
ance with bows, and words of praise
which made me flush with embarrass-
ment.
An officer met us, pointing out the
way, and, after he had assisted us to
descend from the chair, we advanced
slowly over a carpet Of clean straw
toward the gayly lighted entrance.
Soldiers lined the walls on either side,
and overhead blazed beacon sus-
pended on chain. II was scene
rather grotesque and weird In the red
glow, and took Cassion's arm gladly,
feeling just a little frightened by the
strange surroundings.
where Is my Uncle Chevet?" /
asked, more as relief, than because
cared, although was glad of his
absence because OF D'Artigny.
"In faith, know not" he answered
lightly. II won him a card, but he
was scarce gracious about it. In some
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-06-15
. CHAPTER II.-continued.
ayes, monsieur"

"Yes, monsieur"
"Oh, you're sweet enough with
words. have heard you before, and
found you a sly minx-when my back
was turned-but this time it is not l
alone who will watch your actions, 1
have pledged you husband"
/ got to my feet, staring at him, the
indignant words stihed in my throat.
He laughed coarsely, and resumed his
meal
"a husband, monsieur2 You have
pledged me?"
"Ayl why not? You are II, and it's
my place to see you well settled"
"But have no wish to marry, mon
sieur" protested. "There is no man
for whom l care"
He shrugged his shoulders indlffer-
emily, and laughed.
Pooh! if l waited for that no doubt
you would pick out some cockerel
without as much as a spur to his heel.
IT'S my choice, not yours, for l know
the world, and the man you need.
Monsieur Cassion has asked me to IA
vor him, and think well of it."
"Cassion! Surely you would not wed
me to that creature?"
He pushed back his chair, regarding
me with scowling eyes.
"And where is there a better? Sacre!
do you think yourself queen to
choose? IT'S rare luck you have such
an offer. Monsieur Cassion is going
to be a great man in this New France;
already he has the governors ear, and
a commission, with a tidy sum to his
credit in Quebec. What more could
any girl desire in husbandP
But, monsieur, do not love him;
l do not trust the man."
"Pah!" He burst into a laugh, ris-
Ing from the table. Before l could
draw back he had gripped me by the
arm. Enough of that, young lady.
He Is my choice, and that settles it.
Love! who ever heard of love now
adays? All, ] see, you dream already
of the young gallant D'Artigny. Well,
little good that will do you. Why what
Is he? mere ragged adventurer,
without sou to his name, a prowling
wolf of the forest, the follower of a
dlscredited fur thief. But enough Of
this; have told you my WILL and you
obey. Tomorrow we go to Quebec to
the governors ball. and when Mon
sieur Cassion returns from his mis-
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-06-15
CHAPTER III.
] Appeal for Aid.


1t had been two years since was
at Quebec, and it was with new eyes
of appreciation that I watched the
great bristling cliffs as our boat Gid
ed silently past the shore and headed
in toward the landing. Cassion met
us, attired so gayly in rich vestments
that l scarcely recognized the man,
whom I had always seen before in
| dull forest garb, yet permitted him
to take my hand and assist me gal
lantly to the shore. 1t was evidently
gala day, for flags and streamers
were flying from every window Of the
lower town, and the narrow, crooked
streets were filed with wanderers
having no apparent business but en-
joyment. Never had l viewed so mot
ly throng, and could but gaze about
with wide opened eyes on the strange
passing figures.
1t was all of such interest 1 was
glad enough to be finally rid of him,
and be greeted so kindly by Sister
Celeste.
"Three years have changed you
greatly, my child" she said gently,
touching my cheeks with her soft
hands; "but bright as your eyes are,
it is not all pleasure see in them.
You must tell me Of your life. The
older man, I take it, was your uncle,
Monsieur Chevet."
eyes," l answered, but hesitated to
add more.
"He is much as I had pictured him,
a bear of the woods"
"He is rough" 1 protested, "for his
life has been hard, yet has given me
no reason to complain. TITS because
the life is lonely that 1 grow old"
mo doubt, and the younger gallant
He is not of the forest schoolP"
"'Twas Monsieur Cassion, commits.
saire for the governor"
"Ah! tits through him you have in,
vitatlon to the great ball."
bowed my head, wondering at the
kind questioning in the sisters eyes
Could she have heard the truth? Per
chance she might tell me something
of the man.
'He has been selected by Monsieur
Chevet as my husband" / explained
doubtfully. "Know you aught of the
man, slster?"
Her hand closed gently on mine.
"No, only that he has been chosen
by La Barre to carry special messag,
to the Chevalier de Baugis in the Hi
nois country. He hath an evil, sneer
ing face, and an insolent manner, ever
as described to me by the Sieur OAR
tigny."
/ caught my breath quickly, and ny
hand grasp frightened.
"The Sieur d'Artignyg' 1 echoed
startled into revealing the truth. Oh,
has been here? has talked with your
"Surely, my dear girl. He was her,
with La Sale before his chief sailed
for France, and yesterday he cam,
again, and questioned me-"
Questioned your"
eyes; he sought knowledge of you
and of why you were in the household
of Chevet. l liked tl.c Young man, ant
told him all knew, of your father
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-06-15

| death and the decree of the court, and
of how Chevet compelled you TO leave
the convent. 1 felt him to be honest
and true, and that his purpose was
worthy"
"Sister, you must hear me-" I said.
II have no mother, no friend even to
whom to appeal; 1 am just a girl all
alone. l despise this man Cassion;
do not know why, but he seems to be
like a snake, and 1 cannot bear his
presence. 1 would rather die than
marry him. l do not think Chevet
trusts him, either, but he has some hold
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-06-15

An orphaned girl Of seventeen
pledged against her will by a
coarse male relative to marry a
man she loathes, needs a good
and strong friend at this time
more than anything else In the
world. To whom can she turn
for friendship when she has but
two aequalntances7 - young
sieur Rene d'Artisny, frontiers.
man and gentleman of France,
and Sister Celeste at the con-
vent. How Adele met her prob
lem is told in this InstalIment.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-06-15

wine snop likely with others or mis-
kind"
There were servants at the door and
an officer, who scanned the cards Of
those in advance of us, yet passed Cas-
sion, with a glance at his face, and
word of recognition. l observed him
turn and stare after me, for our eyes
met, but almost before l knew what
had occurred, found myself in a side
room, with a maid helping to remove
my wraps, and arrange my hair.
will not describe the scene in the
great ballroom, for now, as l write,
the brilliant pageant is but a dim
memory, confused and tantalizing.
recall the bright lights overhead, and
along the walls, the festooned banners,
the raised dais at one end, carpeted
with skins of wild animals, where the
governor stood, the walls covered with
arms and trophies of the chase, the
guard of soldiers at each entrance, and
the mass Of people grouped about the
room.
Many a name reached my ears ia
nous in those days, but forgotten long
since; and once or twice, as we slowly
made our way through the throng,
Cassion pointed out to me some char
acter of Importance in the province,
or paused to present me with formal
ity to certain officials whom he knew.
1t was thus we approached the dais,
and awaited our turn to extend felici-
tations to the governor. Just before
us was Du L'Hut, whose name Cas-
sion whispered in my ear, tall, slen-
der man, attired as a courier du bois,
with long fair hair sweeping his Shout
ders. I had heard Of him as a daring
explorer, but there was no premOnitlon
that he would ever again come into
my life, and l was more deeply inter-
ested in the appearance of La Barre.
He was a dark man, stern of face,
and with strange, furtive eyes, con-
cealed behind long lashes and over
hanging brows. Yet he was most gra-
cious to Du EHut, and when he turned
and perceived Monsieur Cassion next
in line, smiled and extended his hand
cordially.
"Ah, Francois, and so you are here
at last, and ever welcome. And this"
he bowed low before me In excess of
gallantry, mo doubt will be the Made
moiselle la Chesnayne of whose charms
have heard so much of late. By my
faith, Cassion, even your eloquence
hath done small justice to the lady.
Where, mademoiselle, have you hidden
yourself, to remain unknown to us of
Quebec"
81 have lived with my uncle, Hugo
Chevet."
'Ah, yes; 1 recall the circumstances
nova rough, yet loyal trader. He
was with me once on the Ottawa
and tonightP'
''He accompanied me to the city,
your excellency, but I have not seen
him SINCE"
"Small need, with Francois at your
beck and CALL" and he patted me
playfully on the cheek. ST have al
ready tested his faithfulness. Your
father, mademoiselle?"
Captain Pierre la Chesnayne, SIR"
"Ah, yes; knew him well; he fell
on the Richelieu; fine soldier" He
turned toward Cassion, the expression
of his face changed.
"You depart tonight"
"At daybreak, sir"
"That is well; see to it that no time
is lost on the journey. 1 have it in
my mind that De Baugis may need
you, for, from all hear Henri de
Tonty is not an easy man to handle"
Ode Tonty?'
cay! the lieutenant Sieur de la Sale
left in charge at st. Louis; an italian
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-06-15
Her Hand Closed Gently on Mine.

and compels him to sell me as though
l was a slave in the market. 1 am to
be made to marry him. l pray you
let me see this Sieur d'Artigny that
l may tell him all, and beseech his
aid"
but why D'Artlgny, my girl? What
is the boy to youT"
"Nothing-absolutely nothing" l
confessed frankly. 1--WE have scarcely
spoken together, but he is a gallant
of true heart; he will never refuse aid
to maid like me. 1t will be joy for
him to outwit this enemy of La Sale.
All ask is that 1 be permitted to tell
him my story"
Celeste sat silent, her white hands
clasped, her eyes on the stained glass
window. 1t was so still could hear
my own quick breathing. At last she
spoke, her voice still soft and kindly.
II have no power, child, but 1 will
speak with the mother superior, and
repeat to her all have learned. It
shall be as she wills. Wait here, and
you may trust me to plead for you"
She seemed to fade from the room,
and glanced about, seeing no change
since was there before-the same
bare walls and floor, the rude settee,
the crucifix above the door, and the
one partially open window, set deep
in the stone wall.
Soon I was dimly aware that some
one had entered the apartment. 1t
was the mother superior, looking
smaller than ever in the gloom, and
behind her, framed in the narrow door
way, his eyes smiling as though in
enjoyment of my confusion, stood
D'Artigny. 1 climbed down from the
bench, feeling my cheeks burn holly,
and made Obesiance. The mothers
soft hand rested on my hair, and there
was silence, so deep heard the pound
ing Of my heart.
"Child," said the mother, her voice
low but clear. "Rise that 1 may see
your face. All! it has not so greatly
changed in the years, save that the
eyes hold knowledge of sorrow. Sis
ter Celeste hath told me your story,
and If it be sin for me to grant your
request then must abide the penance,
for it is in my heart to do so. Until
l send the sister you may speak alone
with Monsieur d'Artigny."
She drew slightly aside, and the
young man bowed low, hat in hand,
then stood erect, facing me, the light
from the window on his face.
cat your command, mademoiselIe.'
he said quietly. "The mother tells me
you have need Of my services. This
Hugo Chevet-he is brute. know
Is his abuse beyond enduranceT
"No, no." FASTENED to explain. "In
his way he is not unkind. The truth
is he has lived so long in the woods
alone, he scarcely speaks. He-he
would marry me to Monsieur Cassion. "
Never will forget the look of sheer
delight on his face as these words
burst from me. His hand struck the
bench, and he tossed back the long
hair from his forehead, his eyes merry
with enjoyment.
"Ah, good! BY all the saints, it's
even as l hoped. Then have no fear
of my sympathy, mademolselle. Moth.
ing could please me like clash with
that perfumed gallant. He doth per
secute you with his wooing?"
HE has not spoken, save to Chevet,
yet it is seemingly all arranged with
out my being approached"
mo doubt they are hand in glove
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-06-15
"saerel

sion you will marry him-you under
standT
The tears were In my eyes, blotting
out his threatening face, yet there was
naught to do but answer.
"Yes, monsieur"
"And this D'Artigny; If the fellow
ever dares come near you again I'll
crush his white throat between my
fingers"
Eyes, monsieur"
ITO your room then, and think over
all have said. You have never found
me full Of idle threats warrant"
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-06-15

He Was a Dark Man, Stern of Face.
they tell me, and loyal TO his master.
'Tis like he may resist my orders, and
De Baugis hath but a handful with
which to uphold authority. 1 am not
sure approve of your selecting this
lad D'Artigny as a guide; ne may play
you false"
''small chance he'll have for any
trick"
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-06-15
SYNOPSIS.

Adele la Chesrayne, a belle OF New
france, IS among ConspiratOrs at her I'M
cle's House. Cassion. the Commissaire,
has enlisted her Uncle Chevets 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
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-06-15
The Art Of Il.

she-Jack. you make love like an
amateur.
He-That's where the art comes in.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-06-15

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Of the
human nlnd--say that the big
emotions are born and deVel-
oped in ones unconscious mind
and gradually are ushered Into
the conscious mind; for In.
stance, that you may be In love
long before you are actually
aware Of the fact. What about
D'Artlany and Adele7
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-07-19
Citation.

Georgia, Terrell County.-H. G..
Bridges, administrator upon the es-
tate of Jennie H. Bridges, late of
said county, deceased, having filed
his petition to be allowed to resign
his said trust, this is to cite Jonathan
Bridges and the next of kin of the
intestate, to wit: Mrs. Martha v.
billiard, H. G. Bridges, Miss EVE Roe
Bridges, Mrs. Mollie L. Bagley, Min
ME Lillian Bridges, Ruth ]. Bridges,
Robert Terrell Bridges, and Willie
Francis Bridges, to show cause before
the Court of Ordinary for said cOun-
ty on the first Monday in August,
1916, why an order allowing such
resignation should not be granted.
This 3rd day of July, 1916. L. C.
HOYL, Ordinary.