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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-10-05
CHAPTER X.
On the summit Of the BLUFF.


Securely screened from observation
by the low growing bushes clinging
to the edge of the bluff. and yet with
clear view of the cleft In the rocks
half way to the river. D'Artigny found
me seat on hummoch of grass. but
remained standing himself. The sun
was sinking low. warning us that our
time was short, for with the first
coming of twilight / would certainly
be sought, IL failed to return to the
lower camp.
You would question me, monsieur"
asked doubtfully. 1T was for that
you led me here?'
YES" Instantly aroused by my
voice. but with eyes still scanning
the trail. "And there is no time to
waste, IL am to do my part intelli-
gently. You must return below before
the sun disappears, or Monsieur Cas-
sion might suspect you had lost your
way. You have sought me for assist.
ance, counsel perhaps, but this state
of affairs has so taken me by surprise
that do not think clearly. You have
plan?"
Scarcely that, monsieur. would
ascertain the truth, and my only
means Of doing so is through con-
fession by Francois Cassion. AFRO
CANT he Is. and conceited, deeming
himself admired and envied by all.
especially my sex. He has even dared
boast to me of his victims. But there
In lies his very weakness; would
make him love me-"
He turned now, and looked search
ingIy into my face, no glimpse of
smile in the gray eyes.
Pardon; do not understand" he
said gravely. You seek his lover
felt his manner rebuke. ques-
tioning of my honesty, and swift in
dignatlon brought the answering
words to my lips.
"And why not pray! Must not
defend myself-and what other wea.
pons are at hand? DO 7 owe him kind
ness; or tender consideration? The
man married me as he would buy a
slave"
"You may be justified" he admitted
regretfully. "Yet how Is this to be
| done?"
| arose to my feet and stood before
him, my face uplifted, and, with one
hand, thrust aside the shade OF my
hat.
Monsieur. deem you that impossi-
ble?''
His lips parted In a quick smile, re-
yealing the white teeth, and he bowed
low, finging his hat to the ground and
standing bareheaded.
mon dieu! No! Monsieur Cassion
is to be congratulated. Yet 1t was
my thought you said yonder that you
despised the man."
81 do; what reason have I to feel
otherwise? Yet there lies my strength
In this battle. He laughs at women.
plays with them. breaks their hearts.
1t is his pride and boast, and his sue
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cess in the past has ministered to his
self-concelt. He thought me of the
same kind, but has already had his
lesson. Do you not know what that
means to n man like him? More than
ever he will desire my favor. A week
back he cared nothing; was but a
plaything. awaiting his pleasure: his
wife to be treated rs he pleased. He
knows better now. and already his
eyes follow me as though he were
my dog
And that then is why you send
for me--that | may play my part in
the game:"
shrugged my shoulders, yet there
was doubt in my eyes as faced bin.
rs there harm in such play, mon
sieur." asked innocently. with so
important an end in view? IT'S not
that | seek amusement, but must
find out where this kings pardon is
hidden, who concealed il, and obtain
proof of the fraud which compelled
my marriage. My only hope Of re-
lease lies in compelling Francois Cas-
sion TO confess all he knows of this
foul conspiracy. must possess the
facts before we return to Quebec"
But of what usc?" he insisted.
You will still remain his wife, and
your property win be in his control.
The church will hold you TO the mar
riage contract"
Not IL can establish the truth
that | was deceived, defrauded and
married by force. Once | have the
proofs in my hands I will appeal to
Louis--to the pope for relief. These
men thought me helpless girl, friend
less and alone, ignorant of law, mere
waif of the frontier. Perhaps | was.
but this experience has made of me
woman. In Montreal talked with
the mother superior and she told me
/ of marriage in France where the
pere officiated under threat, and the
pope dissolved the ties. III 1t can be
done for others it shall be done for
me. will not remain the wife of
Francois Cassion."
yet you would make him love
you:'
an punishment for bis sins; in pay
ment for those he has ruined. Ay!
It's a duty ] shall not shrink from.
Monsieur d Artigny. even although you
may deem it unwomanly. do not
mean it SO. nor hold myself immodest
for the effort Why should I? | but
war against him with his own wea-
pons, and my cause is just. And
shall win. whether or not you give
me your aid How can fail, mon.
sieur? ] am young and not Ill to look
upon: this you have already confessed
here In this wilderness | am alone
| the only woman. He holds me his
wife by law. and yet knows he must
still win me. There are months OF
loneliness before us, and lie will not
look upon the face Of another white
woman in all those leagues. Are there
any French of my sex at Fort st.
LOUISE"
mo"
Nor at st. Ignace, Pere Allouez
assures me. shall have no rival
then in all this wilderness: you think
me harmless, monsieur? Look at me,
and say"
Il do not need TO look; you will
have your game. have no doubt, al.
though the final result may not prove
what you desire"
"You fear the end:"
ut may be so; you play with fire,
and although I know little Of women,
yet have felt the wild passions OF
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-10-05
SIGNALS USED ON THE SEA
Vessels Have Their Own Methods Of
imparting Information Which
Is of Importance.

There are various ways in which
ships signal at sea. The most general
method in daylight Is by code flags
and pennants. these being arranged ac-
cordlng to an international system Of
signals. But sometimes, owing to
weather conditions or distance, 1t is
not easy to distinguish the colors. pat
terms or shapes of the flags. and then
other methods have to be adopted.
Chief among these is system of ex-
hibiting cones, balls and drums, vari-
Gus orders and positions representing
different things, according to the rec
ognized international code. Here are
some examples: No. means, Show
your ensign; No. 2, Is war declared?
No. 9, War is declared; No. A. Beware
of torpedoes, or, Channel is mined; No.
5, Enemy is in sight; No. 9. Keep a
lookout; enemy's ships reported about,
disguised as merchantmen.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-10-05
GERMANY COULD BUILD SHIPS
So Far as Ways and Construction
Plants Are Concerned rs Could
Be Under Erection.

According TO an excellent naval crit.
ic, Hector c. Bywater, so far as build
Ing ways ami construction plants are
concerned, there is no reason why Ger
many could net have % battlcships or
battle cruisers under construction at
oneeand the same time. Though he
admits that this figure may be aston
lshing, he shows that an examination
of the various yards, government and
private, in Germany justifies the esti-
mate. In fact, he goes further and
states that. simultaneously, a program
including light cruisers. destroyers and
submarines could be put through, since
there are many German yards which,
although they cannot build capital
ships. are well equipped TO produce
the lighter craft. He estimates the
total working force In all these yards
at 100000 men.
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CHAPTER XII.
We Reach the Lake.

VIC nCdSH ZIG LdNGs
He was between me and the deer
trail, and enough of daylight yet re-
manned to enable me to perceive the
man clearly. How long he may have
been there observing me / could not
know. but when I first saw him he
was bent forward, apparently deeply
interested in some sudden discovery
upon the ground at his feet.
"You thought me long in returning,
monsieur? asked carelessly, and
taking a step toward him., TT was
cooler up here, and the view from the
bluff yonder beautiful. You may gain
some conception OF it still. IL you
care"
He lifted his head with a jerk and
stared into my face.
cay! no doubt" he said harshly.
'yet / hardly think it was the view
which held you here SO long. Whose
boot print is this, madame? not yours,
surely"
glanced where be pointed, my
heart leaping, yet not altogether with
regret. The young sieur had left his
trail behind. and 1t would serve me
whether by his will or no.
Certainly not mine" and laughed.
II trust, monsieur, your powers of OBJ
servation are better than that--'tis
hardly compliment"
''Nor is this time for any lightness
of speech, my lady" he retorted. his
anger famed by my indifference.
"Whose is it then. ask you? What
man has been your companion hereY'
"You jump ut conclusions. mon
sieur," returned coldly. "The stray
imprint Of a mans boot on the turf
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men in lands where there is no re-
straint of law The wilderness sees
many tragedies-fierce, bitter. revenge
full deeds--and tits best you use care.
IT'S my belief this Francois Cassion
might prove a devil. once his heart
was tricked. Have You thought Of
thisY
/ had thought OF IL, but with no
mercy In my heart, yet as D'Artigny
spoke felt the ugliness Of my threat
more acutely, and, for an instant
stood before him white-lipped and
ashamed. Then before me arose Cas-
sion's face, sarcastic. supercilious,
hateful. and l laughed in scorn Of the
warning.
Thought Of itr' l exclaimed, yes.
but for that care nothing. Why
should !. monsieur? Has the man
shown mercy to me. that l should feel
regret because he suffers? As to his
revenge, death is not more to be
dreaded than a lifetime passed in his
presence. But why do you make plea
on his behalf-the man is surely no
friend of yoursY'
81 make no plea for him." he an
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-10-05
My lips trcmbled, and my eyes fell,

My lips trcmbled, and my eyes fell.
yet must answer.
"He is my husband. monsieur"
caught glimpse OF his face. pic
turing surprise. increduliy. He drew
sharp breath and noted his hand
close tightly on the hilt of his knife.
"Your husband. that cur. Surely
you do not JEST"
would that did" exclaimed,
losing all control IN sudden wave OF
anger. "No, monsieur. 1t is true"
And | told him swiftly the story OF
my enforced marriage.
"And Hugo Chevet, your uncle? Did
he remain silent? make no protest?'
he asked.
gave gesture of despair.
"He, Never did he even conceive
what occurred. until | told him later
on the river. Even now | doubt il
his sluggish brain has grasped the
truth. To him the alliance was an
honor. an opening to possible wealth
in the fur trade through Cassion's in.
tiuence with La Barre. He could per-
ceive nothing else except his good luck
in thus Kidding himself OF the care
of poor niece who had been sorry
burden"
But you explained to him?"
Il tried to, but only to regret the
effort. Giant as he Is physically, his
intellect is that of a big boy All he
can conceive of Is revenge--a desire to
crush with his hands. He hates Cas-
sion, because the man has robbed him
of the use of my fathers money; but
for my position he cares nothing. To
his mind the wrong has all been done
to him. and fear he will brood over
it until he seeks revenge. II he does
he will ruin everything"
D'Artgny stood silent, evidently in
thought, endeavorlng to grasp the
threads of my tale.
How did You attain the summit OF
this bluff?" he questioned at last.
Wonder; there is a deer trail lead.
ing down"
And you fear Cassion may follow"
"He will likely become suspicious
if am long absent, and either seek
me himself or send one of his men.
This is the first moment of freedom
have experienced since we left Que
bee hardly know how to behave
myself
'And we must guard il from being
the last" he exclaimed, note of de-
termination and leadership in his voice.
There are questions must ask, so
that we may work together in har-
mony. but Cassion can never be al.
lowed to suspect that we have com.
| munication. Let US go forward to
the end of the trail where you came
up; from there we can keep watch
below"
He still grasped my hand, and | had
no thought of withdrawing it. To me
he was a friend. loyal, Trustworthy,
the one alone to whom | could con-
fide. Together we clambered over
the rough rocks to where the narrow
cleft led downward.
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both Made Of Steel.

In a certain old-fashioned country
bank the clerks have a quaint habit
of speaking of one another as off
GERS" Of the bank.
A new waiter. fresh from Ireland,
was recently taken on at the restau-
rant they all favored. To him clerk
said on his first morning;
pat, have any of the officers been
here yet this morning."
"Sure. sir" was the demure reply.
while Pats eyes twinkled, 1T was
hardly three minutes that wan av thin
went out of the place with his sword
behind his ear!"-Answers.
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dragging sensation across my loins,
difficulty in collecting my thoughts
and was troubled with short
ness Of breath. Dodds Kidney Pills
have cured me Of these complaints.
You are at liberty to publish this let
ter for the benefit Of any sufferer who
doubts the merit Of Dodds Kidney
Pills"
podos Kidney Pills, soc. per box at
your dealer or podds Medicine Co.,
Buffalo. N. 7. Dodds Dyspepsia Tab
lets for Indigestion have been proved.
SOC. per box.-Adv.
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SYNOPSIS.

Adele Ia Chesnayne. belle of New
France. Is among conspirators at her un-
te's house. Casson. the commissaire,
he's enlisted her Uncle Chcvet'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 hetrothed her to Cassion and forbids
her 90 see D.Artigny again. In Quebec
Adele visits her friend. Sister Celeste.
whe brings D'Artigny to her. She tells
him her story and he VOWS to relcnse her
from the bargain with Cassion. D'Arttg-
ny leaves promising to see her at tho
dance CaSson escorts Adele to the hall.
She meets the governor La Barre, and
hears him warn the commissaire against
pArttgny. DArtigny's ticket to the ball
has been recalled, but he gains entrance
by the window. Adele informs him of the
Governors words to Cassior. For her
oayesdrorping at the ball Adele is ordered
by the governor to marry Cassion at once
and to accompany him to the Illinois
He summons Chevet and directs
that he attend them on the journey. They
leave In the boats Adele's future depend
ing on the decision of D'Artigny whom
she now knows she loves Cassion and
DArtigny have words. Uncle Chevet for
the first time hears that his niece Is an
heiress and begins to suspect Cassion's
motives Adele refuses to permit her nus
band to share her sleeping quarters
chevet agrees to help her.
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refreshing. I felt
heavy and sleepy
after meals, was
always nervous
and tired, had a
bitter taste in my
mouth, was dizzy,
h q d foatin g
specks before my
eyes. was always
thirsty. had a
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-10-05

Madame cassion, ioathine the
husband who got her by fraud
and threat, feels certain that
she has a true confederate-an
ally ready to do her bidding
In Rene D'Artiony. But disaP-
pointment piles upon her. In
a crisis she learns she must
right alone. How she resolves
TO win against all odds and get
revenge is described in stirring
manner in this instalIment.
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teresting. You honor me with the sus-
picion that had an appointment here
with one of your menu"
No matter what suspicion"
'0f course not; you treat me with
marked consideration. Perchance 9TH
ers have camped here, and explored
these bluffs"
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The cosmopoIitan Motor.

"a man should be able TO feel at
home wherever he finds himself"
yes" replied Mr.. Chugglns.
whats the difference where you are?
The blowouts and transmission trou-
bles are precisely the same"
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A GRATEFUL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.

Mr.. F. G. Case OF Welcome Lake.
Pa, writes: Il suffered with Back
ache and Kidney Trouble. My head
ached, my sleep was broken and I'M
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The Execution.

Saphedde-That gill can't take q
Joke.
Flubdub--Can't? Why, thought
she was engaged to you.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-10-05

Platinum deposits rich enough for
their operation to be profitable have
been discovered In Germany.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-10-05

Guatemala has this year built 1870
miles of new roadways.
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Never Satisfied.
"If / were only rich -
"Well, what would you dor
"Try to get richer"
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The Dickinson press., 1916-12-23
The Food Of the Cod.

The cod has the reputation Of being
as omnivorous as the goat, whose ap.
petite for posters and old tin cans is
the subject of frequent jests. The va
rled nature of what the cod swallows
is not more remarkable than the enor-
NOUS quantity. According to writer
in the Scotsman, such articles as silver
brooches, clasp knives, books and rub
Der balls have been found in its stom-
ach. One fisherman Of Aberdeen has a
stone that weighs more than a pound,
taken from a cod that had swallowed
it for the sea anemones with which it
was covered. The same fisherman has
also found specimens Of almost all the
stalk eyed crustaceans that frequent
the northern coast Of Scotland and OF
every kind Of fish that cod can mas
ter, including its own young. Cod have
been known to swallow partridges
guillemots and hares.
The Dickinson press., 1916-12-23
VAMPIRE BATS OF PERU.
These BIoodsucking Animals Havs
Bulldog Heads.

These BIoodsucking Animals Have
Bulldog Heads.
On the morning after our arrival at
San Miguel bridge Peru) the pack
mules nearly all showed blood blotches
on their withers and backs. where they
had been attacked during the night by
vampire bats which had fed on their
blood. This bat, Desmodus rotundus,
is plentifully distributed throughout
Peru in attitudes below 10000 feet
1t is one of the most highly special
lied species Of existing bats. The lower
jaw is decidedly undershot, and the
head, with its short cropped ears and
broad muzzle, has strikingly bulldog
appearance. The legs are well devel-
oped and rather heavy, enabling the
animal to move fairly rapidly on the
ground, in which situation it is by no
means the shuffling, helpless creature
like many other bats. If molested when
thrown to the ground it will turn and
bite savagely.
The teeth are a highly modified cut
ting apparatus for making incisions in
the skins Of mammals and birds.
In habits they are sociable and are
commonly found living in caves or tun-
nels, suspended from the ceiling in
clusters often Of immense size.-Na-
tional Geographic Magazine.
The Dickinson press., 1916-12-23

~ NOE upon time there was a
scrivener who wrote a Christ
" mas story without mentioning
shop windows, and the people
rose and slew him, saying, ut has new
or been DONE" F
Does the reader recognize this stroll
ing ragged newsie? Down through
the centuries he comes, the eternal
poor child Of Christmas, who is, by the
law Of the prophets, invariably hap
pier than the rich man in his limousine.
Thfs limousine, by the way, was once
a coach and four, the rich man a red
nosed baron and the child golden
haired page. His mud colored mon
grel alone remains the same. He has
not altered in 500 years.)
It was a week before Christmas, and
we had not yet found our rich man.
At last, however, just as dusk was
falling, we found our man. =
He was old; he was alone in the
world. His hair fell in a white fringe
about his ears. His face was bitter,
but sad. Surreptitiously as we grasped
his wrist we felt his pulse. His heart
was ready to melt.
"Quick!' said we, leaping into the
plum colored interior of his Limousine.
There's no time to lose. The boy is
waiting three blocks farther along:
Tell your man to hurry. please"
The old gentleman did not seem to
observe our presence. We were piqued
for a moment but soon reflected that,
being a young author, we were, of
course, quite invisible. He spoke sharp
ly through the tube to his chauffeur:
Get on. Simmons; get on. can't
stay here oil night. And, Simmons,
stop Mt the toy shop three blocks far.
ther along"
The car drew up to the curb. The
old gentleman, clutching copy of
Dickens In one hand and his gold
headed cane in the other. descended
to the sidewalk. Instinctively. as
though guided by some impulse Of the
ages. he turned toward the Christmas
shop window ablaze with thousand
tiny artificial candles.
Standing just in front Of the bright
window. the mud colored mongrel a,
his heels, was the little newsie, his
hands in his pockets. his cap Oh
the back Of his head. his wistful eyes
The Dickinson press., 1916-12-23
Looking into the Christmas Window.

Looking Into the Christmas Window.
fixed upon that feast of plenty. For
one dreadful instant we thought we
saw a look Of boredom, Of ennui,
flash across that pale pinched face, but
we could not be sure.
"Humphv said the old gentleman.
This your windowT #
h "Yes, SIR" replied the boy with a
cherubic smile, "mine and Bonesy's."
II knowv' muttered the rich man
1T Is Christmas. Come; will give
you anything you ask for one peep into
your window! I say this in all hum
bleness, knowing that you are richer
than I, knowing that I have nothing
that you would want, but still I beg
Of you to name your hearts DESIRE"
We turned to the little newsie, the
eternal Christmas child. Fondly, al
most tearfuly, we waited for him to
speak. At last he did so, glancing for
inspiration at the mongrel, nor
did he know. wretched boy, that he
had shattered. the tradition of cen
turies. .
"I'll trade y look in the winder,"
said the boy bluntly, "fer a five min.
ute sit in yer autymobile."
A moment later pedestrians passing
that particular corner saw an old gen.
tleman peering rather dazedly into a
Christmas shop window, while in the
plum tinted, nickel plated, electric light
ed, luxuriously appointed limousine at
the curb sat a little newsie with mud
colored, mongrel hugged to his bosom
and an Overwhelming happiness in his
eyes.
I. As for the Christmas author- hut he
was very young and quite invisible.
Dana Buznet "a Nsw York Evening
Sum. hi