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that was it-this had been Cassion's
quarters since his arrival. and this
was his bag, the one he kept beside
him in the canoe, his private property.
My heart beat wildly in the excite
ment Of discovery, yet there was no
hesitation: instantly was upon my
knees tugging at the straps. They
yielded easily, and forced the
leather aside, gaining glimpse Of the
contents.
I discovered nothing but clothes at
first-moccasins and numerous under
garments-together with a uniform,
evidently new, and quite gorgeous.
The removal Of these, however, re-
vealed a pocket in the leather side,
securely fastened. and on opening this
with trembling fingers, a number of
papers were disclosed.
Scarcely venturing to breathe, hard
ly knowing what l hoped to find. l
drew these forth, and glanced hastily
at them. Surely the man would bear
nothing unimportant with him on such
journey; these must be papers of
value, for had noted with what care
he had guarded the bag all the way.
Yet at first discovered nothing to re-
ward my search-there was a package
Of letters, carefully bound with q
strong cord. commission from La
Barre, creating Cassion a major Of in
fantry, number of receipts issued in
Montreal, list Of goods purchased at
st. Ignace, and roster of men CON-
posing the expedition.
At last from one corner Of the
pocket l drew forth a number of close.
ly written pages, evidently the cover.
nor's instruction. They were traced
in so fine hand that was obliged
to return beside the fire to decipher
their contents. They were written in
detail, largely concerned with matters
of routine, especially referring to rela-
tions with the garrison of the fort, and
Cassion's authority over De Baugis,
but the closing paragraph had evil
dently been added later, and had per-
sonal interest. 1t read "Use your dis
cretion as to D'Artigny, but violence
will hardly be safe; he is thought too
well Of by La Sale, and that fox may
get Louis ear again. We had best be
cautious. Chevet, however, has no
friends. and, am told, possesses a
list of the La Chesnayne property, and
other documents which had best be
destroyed. Do not fail in this, nor
fear results. We have gone too far
to hesitate now"
took this page, and thrust it into
my breast. 1t was not much, and yet
it might prove the one needed link. !
ran through the packet of letters, but
they apparently had no bearing on the
case.
Assured that had overlooked moth
ing, I thrust the various articles back,
restrapped the bag, and returned to
the outer room. AS I paused before
Macon beacon., 1916-12-29

not even consulted. Have husbands
no rights in this wilderness paradise ?"
"Such rights as they uphold" re-
turned the Italian, erect and notion
less. II am always at your service,
NJ. Cassion. Madame and have con-
versed without permission. II that be
crime, l answer for 1t now, or when
you will"
It was in Casslon's heart to strike.
read the desire in his eyes, in the
swift clutch at his sword hllt; but the
sarcastic smile on De Tonty's thin lips
robbed him of courage.
"'Tis best you curb your tongue"
he snarled, "or I will have you In the
guardhouse with D'Artigny. | COM
mand now"
$50 hear. Doubtless you could con-
vict me as easily"
What do you meanT
"Only that your whole case Is It's
sue of lies"
"Pah! you have her word for It, no
doubt. But you will sing different
song presently. Ay, and 1t will be her
testimony which will hang the villain"
"What is this you say, monsieur
my testimony"
"Just that-the tale of what You
saw In the Mission garden at st. Ig-
mace. Sacre that shot hits, does i'll
You thought me asleep. and with no
knowledge Of your escapade, but l had
other eyes open that night, my lady.
Now will you confess the truth"
81 shall conceal nothing, monsieur"
"'Twill be best that you make no at
tempt" he sneered, his old braggart
spirit reassertlng itself as De Tonty
kept silent. II have guard here to
escort you to the commandants Office"
"You do me honor" I turned to De
Tonty. "Shall go, monsieur"
II think 1t best, madame" he replied
soberly, his dark eyes contemptuously
surveying Cassion. ITO refuse would
only strengthen the case against the
prisoner. NJ Cassion will not, l am
sure, deny me the privilege of accom-.
panylng you. Permit me to offer my
arm"
did not glance toward Cassion, but
felt no doubt as to the look on his facei
yet he would think twice before laying
hand on this stern soldier who had
offered me protection. The guard at
the door fell aside promptly, and per-
mitted us to pass. Some order was
spoken in a low tone, and they fell be.
hind with rifles at trail. Once in tho
open I became, for the first time,
aware Of irregular rife firing, and OBJ
served In surprise men posted upon a
narrow staging along the side Of the
log stockade.
"Is the fort bcing attacked" I
asked.
"There has been firing for some
days" he answered, "but no real at.
tack. The savages merely hide yon.
der amid the rocks and woods, and
strive to keep us from venturng down
the trail. Twice we have made sor.
tie, and driven them away, but lis
a useless waste of fighting" He called
to man posted above the gate How
is 1t this morning, Jules|
The soldier glanced about cautiov
ly, keeping his head below cover.
tTo BE CONTINUED
Macon beacon., 1916-12-29
CHAPTER Xxx.



De Tonty took the paper from my
hand, glanced at 1t, then lifted his eyes
inquiringly to mine.
"'1is In the governors own hand.
How came this in your possession
II found 1t in Cassion's private bag
last night, under the berth yonder.
Later he came and carried the bag
away, never suspecting 1t had been
opened. His commission was there
also. Read It, monsieur"
He did SO slowly, carefully, seeming
to weigh every word, his eyes darken-
ing, and flush creeping into his swar-
thy cheeks.
Madame" he exclaimed at last,
81 care not whether the man be your
husband, but this Is a damnable con-
spiracy, hatched months ago in Que
Dec."
/ bowed my head.
Beyond doubt, monsieur"
And you found nothing moreno
documents taken from Hugo Chevet?'
"None, monsieur; they were either
destroyed in accordance with La
Barre's Instructions, or else M. Cas-
sion has them on his person."
"But do not understand the rea-
son for such foul treachery. What oc-
Cured back in New France to cause
the murder of Chevet and this attempt
to convict D'Artigny Of the crime"
"Sit here, monsieur" I said, my
voice trembling, "and I will tell you
the whole story. I must tell you, for
there is no one else in Fort st. Louis
whom I can trust"
told the tale simply, concealing
nothing, not even my growing love for
D'Artigny. The man listening inspired
my utmost confidence-I sought his re-
spect and faith. AS l came to the end
for a moment he remained motionless
and silent, his eyes grave with thought.
otis a strange, sad case" he said
finally, "and the end is hard to deter
mine. l believe you, madame, and
honor your choice. The case is strong
against D'Artigny; even your testi-
mony is not for his defense. Does NJ.
Cassion know you saw the young man
that night?"
"He has dropped a remark or two
which SHOW suspicion. Possibly some
one of the men saw me outside the
Mission house, and made report"
"Then he will call you as wit
ness. If know the nature Of Cas-
sion his plan of trial is a mere form,
although doubtless he will ask the
presence Of Captain de Baugls and NJ.
de la Durantaye. Neither will oppose
him, 80 long as he furnishes the proof
necessary to convict. He will give his
evidence, and call the Indian, and per
chance a soldier or two who will
swear to whatever he wishes. If need
ed. he may bring you IN also to
strengthen the case. D'Artigny will
make no defense, because he has no
witnesses, and because he has fool
notion that he might compromise you
by telling the whole truth"
"Then there is no hope; nothing we
can do"
NO madame; not now. l shall not
he consulted, nor asked to be present.
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I am under strict order from Ia Sails
not to oppose La Barre's officers, and,
even If were disposed to disobey my
chief, 1 possess no force with which to
act 1 have but ten men on whom
could rely, while they number over
forty" He leaned closer, whispering,
"0ur policy is to wait, and act after
the prisoner has been condemned"
"HOw? You mean n reScue2
"Ay, there lies the only hope. There
Is one man here who can turn the
trick. He is D'Artigny's comrade and
friend. Already he has outlined a ulan
to me, but gave no encouragement.
Yet, now that know the truth, shall
not oppose Have you courage, ma
dame. to give him your assistance1
'Tis like to be desperate venture.
drew a deep breath, but with no
sense OF fear.
Yes, monsieur. Who is the man I
am to trust?"
Francois de Boisrondet, the one
who led the rescue party last night"
"A gallant lad"
"Ay, n gentleman OF France, a 1ar-
ing heart. Tonight"
The door opened, and the figure Of a
man stood outlined against the bright
er glow without. De Tonty was on his
feet fronting the newcomer, ere even
realized it was Cassion who stood
there, glaring at us. Behind him two
soldiers waited in the sunshine.
"What Is the meaning OF this, NJ.
de Tonty?" he exclaimed, with no pre-
tense at friendliness. "A rather early
morning call, regarding which | was
Macon beacon., 1916-12-29
Special Meet of Teachers.

State superintendent Bond of the de.
partment of education has issued an
amendment notice Of meetings for
county superintendents, for the reason
that in making out itinerary originally
Natchez was left out through error.
The corrected schedule Is as follows:
Hattiesburg, Jan. and ). Write
either Supt. L. j. Curre or Supt +.
b. Woodley
Holly Springs, Jan. Q and TO- Write
j. p. Horton, county superintendent,
or r. b. Scarborough, superintendent
city schools.
Mckibben, county superintendent, or
A. b. Campbell, superintendent OF city
schools committee
Greenville, Jan. 80 and 81. Write
B. l., Hatch county superintendent, or
f, e. Bass, superintendent of city
schools committee.
Z Jackson, Feb | and 9. Write +. M.
Coleman, county superintendent, or J.
T. Calhoun, rural school supervisor.
committee.
Natchez Feb. 20 and 90. Write NJ.
c. Montgomery, county superintendent,
or J. H. Owings, superintendent OF city
schools committee.
Tupelo, March 13 and ID. Write T.
H. Milan, county superintendent, or
j. c. Windham. superintendent city
schools, committee.
Meridian, March 10 and 16. Write
T. G.. Lockard. county superintendent,
or D. c. Hull, superintendent city
schools committee.
BY means of these meetings. the
state department OF education will be
brought into vital touch with every
section of the state. All the meetings
will be in the form of round table con-
ferences. There will be no big speech
es 1t will be great disappointment
If any county superintendent fails to
attend one of these eight district meet
ines. County superintendents should
attend the meeting most convenient,
irrespective Of districts.
Mr.. ]. r. Calhoun will also attend
every meeting and discuss with you
the following subject and any others
you wish
l. Is club work worth while?
g Relation of county superintend'
ent to state department of education.
3 What shall county superintend-
ent do when he visits schools?
L. Normals and institutes for sum
mer Of 1911.
5. Consolidation of schools.
6. Examination of teachers, state
examinations at close Of normals
I. Special county levy for rural pub
lie schools.
8. Steps necessary in establishing
agricultural high schools.
O. On what basis shall county SUI
perintendents determine the salary OF
teachers?
TO- Shall we change the method OF
selecting the county superintendent OF
education?
Macon beacon., 1916-12-29
Lieut.. Ennis Returns.

Lieut.. w. B. Ennis OF the First MIS-
sissippi regiment has returned from
Camp Wilson at San Antonio, Texas.
He announced that he had retired from
active service after twelve years with
Uncle Sam.
Lieut.. Ennis has been with the regt-
mental band and is a musician Of note.
having been in charge OF that organ
i-ltion with headquarters at Jackson
for a number of years.
The First Regiment will return home
abou, ..'"rch /. according to Lieut.. En-
NJ
Macon beacon., 1916-12-29
viii Cash Confederate Warrants.

While there are no funds in the
banks Of Jones county available for
paying the pension warrants, the old
Confederate veterans will not have
TO 90 without their Christmas money.
TIE Commercial Bank & Trust Com
pany and the First National Bank OF
Laurel have agreed to cash all war
rants presented personally at the
banks and will hold the warrants until
the state funds are available for their
money.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-03-21

ANN'AF RHiiffWNiN''
A county convention will be held NJ
he city lali III Guthrie ~ saturday
Aprl aa IL POO D n tor me pur
pose ii selecting member m tho
state committee. lal delegates 20 the
state convention the nowly elected
county central committee will meet
81 O'Clock 10 ln, Police Judges of
gee at city imn TOR ihc purpose of
organizing
The State invention ~ill be hold
Al oklahoma c's Oklahoma Aprl
nh 1916 AZ 10 on a. m for The pur
pose oi lecHuf hartman and fec.
rctary of the Hale committee. % ma
tional committeeman iour aclcra'"s
~ iarre To ibe Democratic national
convention nd mu ollguuiH nnd
10 nominate pr dentml electors a
rarc. and 90 lua act such other
business as mas properly come h'
fore the oonYen Iea
Number OF delemies each procin''
m Logan counts entitled iD
Antelope Township
antelope Toeulp 2.- ..,.....
Bismark Township .........-
II
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-03-21

Henry Wnmerine for several years
statistician aud rate expert Tor the
state corporation commission and
now assisting 81 preparing the states
case in the pending railroad rate leg.
islat!on. las announced his candidacy
Tor the Democratic uominailon ass
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-03-21

corporation commissioner TO succeed
George 4. alenshaw. who viii not
seek reelection
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-03-21

on ana gas lease blanks for sale at
The Leader office. Conform TO all
late supreme court decisions.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-03-21

WALTER z. WILSON
Chairman.
r. q SMITH. Secretary.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-03-21

Douce am,u moos lu sos fofs ln
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-12-15
BUILT BY AMERICAN EXPERTS
Europe's Largest Dam, near Talarn,
Spain, Monument to United
States Engineering Skill.

The largest dam in Europe, situated
near the old fortified town of Talarn,
Spain, was recently completed by
American engineers, and experts. 1t Is
constructed of concrete, and is $50
feet high, 700 feet long and go feet ut
the base, gradually decreasing to IA
feet at the top. The Noguera Palla-
resa river flowed through the ehasm
across which the dam is built, and it
abuts on almost perpendicular cliffs.
The valley above the dam was
bought from the various landholders ut
cost of nearly $1.o00.C00, and now,
filled with water, forms an artificial
lake 15ib miles long and s4 miles
wide. The aoodgates are SO carefully
balanced that they open automatically
under the pressure of a rise of one
inch of water. The natural formation
of the rock near the dam has been util-
lied to provide spillway with ca
pacity of 10000 cubic feet of water a
second.
The dam has twofold object in the
production of electric power and use
in irrigation. The water that now
passes through the powerhouse yields
an electric current of 10000 horse pow
er. Later it will be increased to 10000
horse power. The water is carried by
a system of canals into an arid dis
trict, where it irrigates surface of
nearly one hundred square miles. A
great deal of American-made machin-
cry was used in the construction work.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-12-15
Back-Door Etiquette.

1t is back-door etiquette for wom-
an to send back the dish in which her
neighbor has sent her something TO
eat, full. AS result of trying to OBJ
serve this rule, two Atchison women
are on the verge of nervous collapse.
Sunday morning one of the women
sent her neighbor pan of string
beans. Promptly the woman receiving
the beans returned the pan filled with
some plum butter. The other woman
returned the pan filled with fresh
doughnuts. Her neighbor sent the pan
back with some raisin bread in it..
The other woman fired the pan back
filled with tomatoes. The neighbor
quickly stirred up a cake and it was
no time until that pan was sent back
filled with little hot cakes. The other
woman was ready for the pan and sent
1t over filled with picked beets. The
other neighbor flew to her pantry and
jerked up some sliced ham and sent
the pan back, but the other woman's
men folks met that pan before 1t
reached its destination; there is not
enough of it left for the junkma9.-
Atchison Globe.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-12-15
COAT BASKET WITH CRYSTALS
Pretty Ornament That Is Easily Made
by Combination of Boiling Water
and Alum.

Water will, especially when boiling.
dissolve large quantities of various
substances. which, when the water
has cooled, are left behind in the form
of most beautiful crystals, the shapes
of which may vary with the substance
employed. One may take advantage
of this fact TO make very handsome
ornaments, says a contributor to the
Electrical Experimenter. 1t is also
known that boiling water will take up
u much larger quantity of alum than
cold water. If we dissolve as much
alum as possible in the former, as the
liquid eools crystals of alum will be
deposited on any object placed in the
fluid. A piece of coke or cinder al
lowed to stand ia boiling solution of
alum will become coated with numer-
Gus glistening crystals as the liquid
cools. 1t will have the appearance of
a naturally formed meteorological speci-
men.
Ornamental baskets, ETC., may be
formed in this way by covering wire or
willow baskets. The baskets covered
with wire and then cotton are the most
successful. as the surface to be coated
with crystals must be somewhat rough.
Take twice as much water as will be
sufficient to cover the basket, cover it
in a saucepan and add as much alum
as will dissolve In the water. A quart
of water will require about eighteen
ounces of alum. Strain this through
muslin or blotting paper into large
jar and hang the basket In the boiling
liquid. Stand the jar on one side to
cool and keep free from dust. In a
few hours the basket will be complete
ly covered with white crystals of
alum. Should it be desired TO color
the crystals, add the requisite dye
stuff to the alum solution before
strainlng it. A few drops Of cheap
dyes will serve the purpose well.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-12-15
BAD SEATS CAUSE DEFoRMITY
Curvature OF Spine and Round Shout
ders Too Frequently Developed
In School.

As an outcome of medical inspection
In public schools, people are beginning
TO appreciate the important part which
school seats play in the physical devel-
opment of the young. NJ. V. o'Shea
writes in the Mothers Magazine. The
statistics of deformities of growth have
been complied in a number of Ameri-
can cities. and they are impressive. A
considerable proportion of school chill
dren are afflicted with curvature of the
spine. This difficulty becomes more
common as we go up the grades and
into the high school.
What is the relation of school seats
to curvature of the spine? Suppose a
pupil during the growing period uses
for four or five hours each school day.
thirty-eight or forty weeks each year
for eight or twelve years, a desk which
is so high that in order to rest his arm
on ii he lifts his shoulder, and SO pulls
the spine out of correct alignment. Or
dinarily, the right shoulder will be
raised too high, and the lett will be too
low. 1t is probable that a W child who
maintains this posture in school year
after year will acquire some degree of
curvature. Even if no curvature re-
suits, there viii be inequality in the
height of the shoulders, which will
prove handicap TO an individual in
later life.
Older pupils often use desks which
are too low. 1t is practically certain.
then, that they will bend over the
desks, and they will be in a eramped
posture several hours each day. In
such a position the lungs are construct
ed. the shoulders are pressed forward
and the common round shoulder de-
velops; most serious of ali. the circula-
ton in the brain is interfered with.
When children keep this posture In
school day after day for years, they
are likely to become either neurotic or
dull.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-12-15
SIQA Reward SlQQ

The readers OF this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least one
dreaded disease that science has been able
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Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure Is the only
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al disease, requires constitutional treat
ment Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally, acting directly upon the blood
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thereby destroying the foundation of the
disease, and giving the patient strength
by building up the constitution and as
sisting nature in doing it's work. The
proprietors have so much faith in Its
curative powers that they offer One Hun
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cure. Send for list of testimonials.
Address F. J. CHENEY & CO., Tole-
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Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
fake Halls Family Pills for constipa-
ton. adv
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-12-15
A Christmas Song

Ao.;n in the East, the same wnite star
! eors down from Christmas SKY,
IA patiently vigils the troubled eaftn
With : guardian angels eye; -
The same true star thal Tue ihen u
old, ,
Essio,.,ad IN " here, in a manger ped,
The beautiful Christ child lay
Bright star: as you gaze on TINS war
ring world, r.h,9
Do tears dim your lambent iight.
Have men forgotten the lesson you :
since saf long ago Christmas night.
pray star, for the frenzied sons OF eafln,
Thsf battle and suffering cease,
Tnrn back the hearts OF the natiohs
To their lost good will and peace
BESSIE ). WORKS
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-12-15
Bringing on TraiBIoads OF Western
Apples
L. L. Pease Has Lively Experience on
Trans. Continental Trim

Il. IL. Pease of Matches, Washington,
left Putnam Tuesday after visit
with his brother, DIR. H. l.. Pesse and
family.
Mr.. Pease came east from the coast
In charge OF train load of apples.
There were forty nine loaded cars.
On the way east severe wind storm
ripped the roof off of two of the cars.
Two other tears caught fire. Another
car was orol MO enroute.
Mr.. Pease expects to make several
more similar trips as representative of
the fruit growers association but hopes
the other trips will be less eventful.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-12-15
Job for a Versatile Man.

According to London paper, the
Lady's Magazine for 1883 contained the
following comprehensive advertise
ment: Wanted. for a sober family,
man of light weight who fears the
Lord and can drive a pair of horses.
He must occasionally wait al table,
Join in household prayer look after
horses, and read a chapter in the BIZ
Bile. He must rise at seven in the
morning, obey his master and mistress
in all lawful commands, and If he can
dress hair, sing psalms, and play at
cribbage, so much the better. Wages
fifteen guineas a year"
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-12-15
Same Old Stuff.

A letter from "a Babylonian master
to his servant 1900 years before
Christ, has been translated at the Uni
versity of Pennsylvania. An accurate
report of its contents has not yet
reached this office, but this is the tenor
of it: my Good Man: Owing to the
present high prices in raw materials,
and incidentally the consequent eX-
penses of operation, it is impossible
at present to give you the increase in
salary you asked for. Do not despair,
however. Good service never goes I'M
rewarded.-The Boss"