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Middletown transcript., 1916-10-14
CHAPTER xx-eOntlnued.
IS


''Thlck as flies out there. monsieur"
he answered. "and with a marksman
or two among them. Not ten minutes
since Bowain got a ball in his head.
"And no orders to clear the devils
Out?"
mo, mOnsieur-Only to watch that
they do not form for a rush."
The commandant's Office was built
against the last stOckade-a long hut
no more pretentious than the others.
A sentry stood at each side Of the
closed door, but De TOnty ignored
them and ushered me into the room
It was not large, and was already well
flled, table Uttered with papers oc-
cupying the central space, De BaugiS
and De la Durantaye seated beside It,,
while numerous other figures were
standing pressed against the walls.
recognized the familiar faces Of sew
eral Of our party, but before recOV-
cred from my first embarrassment De
Baugis arose. and with much polite
Aess offered me chair.
De TOnty remained beside me, his
hand resting on my chair back. as ne
COolly surveyed the scene. Cassion
pushed past, and occupied a vacant
chair, between the other officers, laying
his sword on the table. My eyes swept
about the circle of faces seeking D'Ar-
Hgny, but he was not present. But for
a slight shufiing of feet, the silence
was oppressive. GassiOn's unpleasant
voice broke the stiffness.
IN. de Tonty, there is chair yon'
der reserved for your use."
al prefer remaining beside Madame
Cassion," he answered calmly. al
would seem she has few friends in this
company"
1--WE are all her friends" broke ir
De Baugis, his face flushing, "but We
are here to do justice, and avenge
foul crime. 'TIs told us that madame
possesses certain knowledge which has
not been revealed. Other witnesses
have testified, and we would nov
listen to her word. Sergeant Of thu
guard, bring in the prisoner.
He entered by way of the rear door
manacled, and with an armed sOldie
on either side. Coatless and barehead
ed. he stood erect in the place assigned
him, and as his eyes swept the faces
his stern look changed to a smile a
his glance met mine. My eyes wer
still upon him, seeking eagerly TO
some message Of guidance, when Cas-
sion spoke.
IN. de Baugis will question the wit
ness.'
''The court will pardon me-" sal
D'Artigny. 1.-The witness to be hear
Is madameY'
Certainly; what means your inteI
Fuption?'
ITO spare the lady unnecessary en-
barrassment. She Is my friend, an(
no doubt, may find it difficult to testif
against me. l merely venture to as
her to give this court the exact truth.
"Your words are impertinent."
mo, NJ. de Baugis," l broke in, III
derstanding all that was meant. "Sieu
d'Artlgny has spoken in kindness. an
has my thanks. am ready now
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them learn the vOcabuIaries through
looking up ever English deriVutive
When we came to the word 'magnuS
they went to the dictionary and found
'magnanimous, magnificent. 'magni--
fy,' and so on. Those girls will never
forget that 'magnus' means great
"As a result these girls know their
vOcabularies. The trouble with the
average person is that they cannot col
lect together what they already know
Every subject studied should be m.'dt'
to coordinate with what one Ii study
ing in other lines"
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bear witness frankly. What is 1t you
desire me to tell, monsieurT
''The story Of your midnight visit
90 the Mission garden at st. Ignace,
the night Hugo Chevet was killed.
Tell 1t in your own words. madame" :"
As l began my voice trembled, and
was obliged to grip the arms Of the
chair to keep myself firm. l read SYM
pathy in De Baugis' eyes, and ad-
dressed him alone. Twice he asked me
questions. in so kindly a manner as to
win instant reply, and once he checked
Cassion when he attempted to inter
Eupt, his voice stern with authority.
! told the story simply. plainly. with
40 attempt at equivocatiOn, and when
] ceased speaking the room was as
silent as a tomb. De Baugis sat mo
tionless, but Cassion stared at me
across the table, his face DARK with
passion.
"Wait," he cried as though thinking
me about to rise. There are ques
lions yet"
Monsieur" said De Baugis cOldly
eff there are questions 1t Is my place
30 ask them"
SAY" angrily beating his hand or
Ehe board, "but it is plain to be seer
the woman has bewitched you. No
will not be denied; l am cOmman
Idant here, and with force enough be
bind me to make my will law. Scow
AZ you will, but here Is La BaFTe's com
mission, and l dare you ignore 1t. s.
answer me, madame-yOH saw DAr
Aigny bend over the body Of Chevet-
was your uncle then dead?"
II know net. monsieur; bEt Their
was no movement"
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saVlno Money.

"A dollar box Of candy for me, hub
byf Really. must curb such extrav-
agance."
Il bought you one frequently before
we were married"
"Rui things are different now. In
stead of dollar box Of candy It
would have been better to have gOtten
me a ten-cent box. and a sports coat,
and that parasOI want so much
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NaturaIln Surprised.

An old German furniture dealer had
woman customer who was a great
talker. Nobody could get away from
her when she started in. One day he
sent a clerk to the Iady's house to try
to collect bill. When the clerk re-
turned empty handed. the old Ger
man said:
"Velll Vat did de lady sayT'
"She did not say anything, sir. She
was mute" replied the clerk.
"vatr" exclaimed the surprised Ger
man: twas she deadF'
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DENTIST KILLS SURGEON.

Says Operation Performed Seven
Years Ago Ruined His Life.
Chicago.-Dr. J. NJ. Weinstraub.
formerly a surgeon in the Illinois Ma
tiOnal Guard, died of wounds inflicted
by DR.. Arthur McLaren, dentist, who
said an operation performed on him
seven years ago by DR.. Weinstrauh
had ruined his life. Dr. McLaren
burst into DR.. Weinstraub's Office and
shot the physician three timea< He
told the police the surgical operation
had prevented his marriage.
Middletown transcript., 1916-10-14
SCHOOLGIRL SLAIN IN CELLAR.
stranoled With Her Bookstrap After
Being Assaulted.

New York.-StraIgled with her own
bookstrap after being assaulted. Tillia
Brown, an 11-year-old schoolgirl. was
found dead in the cellar Of a Monroe
street tenement, on the lower East
Side. The only clue the police havN
was furnished by an uncle of the girl,
He reported that last Thursday he saw
a strange man purchasing candy for
the child at street stand.
Middletown transcript., 1916-10-14
CHAPTER XXI.
Condemned.

OOUuStUnGOs
He opened the paper graveiy. shad-
owing the page with one hand so that
Cassion was prevented from seeing the
words. He read slowly, a frOwn on
his face.
otis the writing Of Governor La
Barre, although unsigned" he said at
last.
'Yes, monsieur"
"How came the page in your pos
session.
81 removed 1t last night from leath-
er bag found beneath the sleeping bunk
IN the quarters assigned me-"
"Do you know whose bag it wasp
Certainly; it was in the canoe with
me all the way from Quebec-M. Cas-
sion's."
"Your husbandT
Eyes, monsieur"
De Baugis' eyes seemed to darken
as he gazed at me; then his glance fell
upon CassiOn, who was leaning for
ward, his mouth open, his face asher
gray. He Strengthened up as he met
De Baugis' eyes, and gave vent to ar
irritating laugh.
"Sacre, it's quite melodramatic," he
exclaimed harshIy. "But Of little value
else. acknowledge the letter. NJ. de
Baugis, but it bears no relation to this
affair. Perchance it was unhappily
worded, so that this woman. eager t.
save her lover from punishment
De Tonty was on his feet, his SWORD
half drawn.
"'Tis a foul lie," he thundered hotly
81 will not stand silent before sucl
words"
"Messieurs," and De Baugis strucl
the table. "This is a court, not ;
messroom. Be seated. NJ. de TOnty
no one in my presence will be permit
ted to besmircii the honor of Captain
de la Chesnaynes daughter. Yet
must agree with Major Cassion tina
this letter in no way proves that b
resOrted to violence. or was even urget
to do So The governor in all prot
ability suggested other means. cOult
not be led to believe he cOuntenance
the commission of crime, and shal
ask to read the remainder of his lette
before rendering decision. You foun
no other documents. madamep
"None bearing on this case"
1.-The papers supposed to be take
from the dead body Of Chevet?"
mo, monsieur"
"Then | cannot see that the statu
of the prisoner is changed. or that "
have any reason to charge the Grim
to another. You are excused. madame
while we listen to such other witnesse
as may be called"
Tears misted my eyes. so the face
about me were blurred. but, before
could find words in which to voice nj
Indignation, De Tonty stood beside M
and grasped my arm.
There is no use madame" he sal
coIdly enough, although his vOiC
shook. ''You only invite insult whe
you deal with such ours. They repr
sent their master. and have made We
| dict already-Iet US CO."
| De Baugis, Cassion. De la Durantay
were upon their feet, but the dragOC
first found voice.
"Were those words addressed to N
/. NJ. de TontyT'
"Ay, and why not! You are no mo
than La Barre's dog. Listen to me, 6
D three of you. Twas Sieur de la Sale
orders that open the gates of tn
1t fort to your entrance. and that tre
p your courteously. l have done so. 1
!. though you took my kindness to-
= sign of weakness, and have lorded
d nightly since you came. But this
le the end; from now it is war betwe
T. us. messieurs. and we will fight in t
j. open. Convict Rene d'Artigny fro
le the lies of these hirelings, and y
to pay the reckoning at the point Of {
ID sword. | make no threat, but this
Middletown transcript., 1916-10-14
Finding Fault.

SThe prisoners here seem to be
contented lot"
"Yes. They have httle to complain
Of. However, l have discovered one
inmate who Es AscOntented."
what is It abOut?"
"He says the intramural literary
clubs don't devote as much attention
as they ongtst to the stWdy nf pr""n-
ing"
Middletown transcript., 1916-10-14
PROSECUTOR INDICTED.
Charged With Murder OF His wife
Last July.

st. Joseph, Mo.-An Indictment
charging Oscar D. Mcdaniel, Prosecu-
tor of Buchanan county, with the muir
der of his wife was returned. Mrs.
Mcdaniel was attacked and beaten on
the night OF July IA while sleeping in
her home. She died shortly afterward
without regaining consciousness.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-01-22
P~LEASANTVILLE TRANSFERS.

Joseph R. Bartlett, sheriff, to Gill
bert M. VanSant, Excr.; 58x150 feet;
south side of Adams venue and north
west corner of Hackett's lot, etc.; $500.
Martha O'Donnell ct vir to William
]. Hohlefelder; 50x140 feet; west side
of the Shore Road, $50 feet northeast
from where the north side of Fern
wood enu intersects same; 81.
Lewis H. Lake ct TX. ct al. to Alvin
P. Risley; irregular; north corner of
Lake Place and the Shore Road; 81.
Frederick Schultz ct ux. to Alice S.
Welleri; irregular; southeast side of
Shore Road, southwest III feet from
the southwest side of a lot conveyed
by Joseph Race and wife to Arnold B.
Race; $500.
Oakhurst Land Co. to Jeanette l..
Claus; lots Nos. 10 to block No. 2 as
shown on plan of lots of Oakhurst
Land Co.: $1,000.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-01-22
EYES, EARS AND BRAINS.

Begin the new year by a judicious
use of YOUR eyes, your ears, and your
brains-especially your brains.
They are instruments through the
medium of which you will achieve sue
cess or failure in life.
Use your brains today by resolving
that you will do your utmost in 1916
for the u%pbuilding and expansion of
your own town-for this town. And
after you have resolved, devote the
rest of the year to doing.
Remember that the business inter-
ests of Pleasantville will prosper and
thrive only as they 7 supported by
the people themselves-by you.
And bear in mind that the value of
your own holdings is determined
greatly by the prosperity of the town
and of the surrounding vicinity.
Never lose sight of the fact that the
money you send to other places will
never enrich this town. 1t is seed
planted in unproductive fields.
Keep always before your vision the
necessity for keeping every possible
dollar in our w community, and
gathering in as many more as posi-
BILE.
Use your eyes in scanning everv
week the advertising columns of The
Pleasantville Press. They will tell
you what and where you a buy to
best advantage to yourself and the
community. There will be many OPP
portunities offered in these columns
in 1916.
Use your ears in learning of the
satisfaction others receive in %patroni-
zing home industries, and in boosting
for home and home people.
Don't wait for others to take the
lead in progressive enterprises. Be a
leader yourself, and let others follow
you.
Your eyes, ears and brains were
given you for a good purpose, and if
you live up to that purpose you will
not only achieve success yourself, but
will plant the desire for greater and
better deeds in the breasts of others
around you.
This is our home-your home. Let's
make it a place worthy of bein" called
"home."
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-01-22
SPIRITISM SAID
TO BE DEM0NISM.

A most interesting little brochure
has recently come off the press setting
forth with Bible proofs that the COM
municatioDs received by and through
Spiritist Mediums is of Demon origin
The writer traces his subject through
the Scriptures from the time when
certain of the holy angels became dis
obedient. He proves from the Scrip
lures that these fallen spirits per
senate the human dead. with whose
past history. spirits, though invisible,
are thoroughly acquainted. He shows
that they also frequently person
ate the Creator and the Redeemer,
commanding their deceived ones to
pray. do penance, etc, This.
Is merely to lead them on and to bring
them more thoroughly under demoni-
acal control. Sometimes by breaking
down the natural barrie, the human
will, they possess their victim, and rule
him more or less to his ruin-frequent-
ly sending such to the mad-houSe.
Numerous Illustrations. Scriptural and
otherwise. are given. The price of the
little book IL but five cents; 1t should
be II the hands of all interested In
Epiritism or who have friends inter
ested therein. Enclose stamps to the
Bible and Tract Society. II Hicks
Street, Brooklyn, N. Y.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-01-22
SCIATICA'S PIERCING PAIN

To kill the nerve pains of Sciatica
you can always depend on Sloan's Lin
iment. 1t penetrates to the seat of
pain and brings ease as soon as it is
applied. A great comfort too with
Sloan's is that no rubbing is required.
Sloan's Liniment is invaluable for
stopping muscular or nerve pain of
any kind. Try it at once if you suffer
with Rheumatism, Lumbago, Sore
Throat, Pain in Chest, Sprains, Bruis-
es. etc. 1t is excellent for Neuralgia
and Headache. 25c. at all Druggists.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-01-22
Arrival and Departure of Mills.

Mails arrive at the Pleasantville
postoffice as follows:
From Philadelphia a. m.; 12.45
and 6.45 p. m.
From Atlantic City,, 8 and 10.45
a. NJ, 1856 and 4.55 p. M.
Mails close as follows:
F. For Philadelphia-7.05 and 1890 a.
M, 1915, $50, APO and $40 p. M.
For Atlantic City-12.15 and $40
p. m.
One mail on Sundays for Philadel-
phia and Atlantic City, closes Ais p.
m.
The office opens daily, except Sun
day, at $50 a. M, and closes at 7.30
p. M, SATURDAY. NIGHT onlv 8 D. m.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-01-22
ULT|MATUM SENT
Greece BY ALLIES
Gwen 40 Hours to Ezp3l Tel
ton Ministers.
100000 Men en- COAST
Allies Occupy Three Towns Near Ath'
ems, is German Report, and Rumors
of Republic Are Revived.

A note to the Greek govern.
ment, amounting to an ultimatum
is said blythe Berlin Overseas News
agency, to have been presented by
France and Great Britain.
According to a Sofia despatch to
the news agency, Greece is required to
deliver their passports to the minis.
tiers of the central powers wothin
forty-eight hours, failing which the
entente will take necessary meas
ures."
Reports from German sources de-
clare that the allies have landed
troops at Praeds and Phaleron, both
about five miles from Athens, and at
Corinth.
Orders have been issued that tele
graph messages from Athens to Ger
many, Austria, Bulgaria or Turkey
must be written in plain language.
An Amsterdam despatch says that
according to information received
from Sofia the allied troops wh-cn
landed at Phaleron ~re-embarked after
a short inspection OF the city.
Among the wild rumors as to the
intentions of the allies the message
continues, lis the statement that they
intend to advance to Athens, whence
King Constantine, his court and the
government will retire in conformity
with the kings desire to maintain
armed neutrality.
In Sofia dispatches the question
is asked what former Premier Veni
zelos will do in that event; whether
he will proclaim a republic, and
whether the army will side with him
These reports are said to have oeca
stoned un~disguised alarm at the Bull
garian capital"
A despatch to the Cologne Gazette
from Sofia states that anti-royalist de-
mands are expected at Athens, and the
attitude of the army is in doubt.
Persons in a position to judge do
not agree as to the dependability OF
the Greek army" it says. Apparent
ly the king controls a considerable
portion of the higher offices, and in
view of his popularity among the peo-
pie it will not be an easy matter to
compel him to step out.
"The king has told the ministers of
the central powers that they were to
remain with him."
The Gazette is also informed by its
Sofia correspondent that the minis
tiers of the central powers at Athens
have been ordered to burn all the ar
chives at their legations to pre- yent
them from falling into the hands Of
the entente powers.
England and France have thrown
100000 soldiers into Greece, it was
estimated.
A band of steel has been forged
around three sides of Greece by tie
allies, while the fourth side is held
by powerful armies of Austro-Hun-
garians, Germans and Bulgarians.
Occupation of Athens by all,e1
troops is believed to be imminent.
Hundreds of Bulgarian soldiers are
reported to have been killed and many
more injured by a bombardment by
French aeroplanes of the Bulgarian
camp at Petric (near the Greek boun-
daly, between the Struma and Var
dar rivers).
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-01-22
RYNDAM DAMAGED AT SEA
Steamship Arrives at Gravesend With
Bad List to Starboard.

The steamship Ryndam arrived at
Grayesend, England, down by the
bows, with a list to starboard.
All her passengers are safe. Three
stokers were killed and four injured.
First knowledge that the Ry dam
was in trouble was received when SIC
passed S%5uthend. The passengers who
did not land at Falmouth will re main
on boa d, in accordance with official
Instructions.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-01-22
DON'T SCOLD FRETFUL
CHILDREN

That nervousness, fretting and rest
l~essness is no doubt caused by worms
or constipation. Instead of whipping
or scolding, give your child a treat
ment of Kickapoo Worm Killer. Nice
candy c%onfections that kill the worms
and are laxative enough to move the
bowels and expel not only the worms
but accumulated poisons. These poi
sons and worms bring on fever, make
children and irritable, reduce
their vitality and make them victims
of sickness. Get a box of Kickapoo
Worm Killer to-day at your Druggist,
only 25c.-adv.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-01-22
CANCELLED MORTGAGES.

John w. Turney to John M. Hilton;
5Ox197 feet; southwest side of Park
avenue where the second course men,
toned in a deed from Pardon Ryon to
the said John M. Hilton dated the 18th
day of March, 1874, and of record in
book No. 81 of deeds, page $50, etc.;
81. 700.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-01-22
Brakeman Cut in Twain.

Thcmas j.. Wenner, twenty-six
years id, a bral em5n en- the
C. IA ,suqea and Fogel vile rai!road,
fe,, between two cars W lie his train
was III ftn at Cat sa1Tua, md was
cut in tv ying instantly. He leaves
a lar e f mily.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-01-22

Readine tne peas wins Press is
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-01-22
DENIES PERSIA SINKING
No German Submarines Concerned in
destruction of Passenger Ship.

Secretary of State Lansins announc-
e. Il at he Berlin f re On flee had in
formed Ambassador Gerarl t a IL
German submarines in the Nell err
rarean have reported, an tina, none
was concerned in. tie dest uutiOn of
the British steamship Persia.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-01-22

Whitney Stables Burn; 100000 Loss.
The stable IN garage on the coun-
try estate of Harry Payne w itney
at Manhasset, L. l., were destroyed
by fire. The loss was $780, 00.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-01-22

Any item of news will be welcom-
ed for use in The Pleasantville Press,
which is YOUR paper.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-02
Beats Ivory Black in Feature
Race by Four Lengths at
Aqueduct Track.
NEW RECORD Is MADE

New York, July Camp Fire, 2
year-old son of Olambsla-Night Fall,
kicked dust in the eyes of the field in
the Great American stakes at Aqueduct
today. winning the 5000 classic by four
lengths. Ivory Black, S-to-5 favorite,
won second money, while Ticket, who
paid to l for show closed fast and got
within the money. Camp Fire paid s
to L
1t was Camp Fires race all the way.
Breaking slowly. the chestnut colt raced
into a contending position in the first
furlong and assumed command early. He
was galloping at the finish and Johnny
McTaggart was laughing. Camp Fire
could have won backing in. There was
no aHbi for Ivory Black, James Buffers
star colt 1t wasn't Ivory Blacks day
and his hackers had no consolation.
In the Queens County Handicap. Short
Grass set a new worlds record OF 1876 2-5
for the mile, clipping two ffths of Sam
Jackson's mark set last year. He paid
10 to l, while Roamer. the 7-to5 choice,
was second. Summary:
FIRST RACE-selling; $500 added; mares: 3year-
oIds and upward six furongs. EstimAble, III
Shilling. to 5. TO 5. out, won: Lily Heavens
.03- u. MdTassart). Il 70 5, TO 10. out, second
Kezah. 50 Uyke). Il TO l. to !, to 5. third
Tine. lis. sprnsmAss. Plumose and Dolna also
ran.
SECOND RACE-The Winfield stssplechase;
handicap; 5000 added; +year-olds and upward /;
about two miles Blankenburg l3 (O'Connor)
: 70 s. to 2 out. won MArcellinus. l62 (Powersl
Il to s. 70 S. l TO ,. second; vifer ia Murphyl.
% 70 l. TO l. TO !. third. Time, Al. Brother
Stone. Hustler. Marian. Cbivalry and Amans
also ran.
THIRD RACE-The Great American Of 500; 2
year-olds; fre hrlonss Camp Fire, t12 a. Nc
TazEzrt). TO l, TO Q. even. won Ivory Black.
IS (Loftus). 70 5. 70 5. to 1. second; Ticket.
lot (BulwelD. % 10 l. Z 70 !, 70 :, third. Time
! 90 Hourlsss. Wood Tap Hollister. Friendlsss
Bonnis Witch and Fsiry Wand also ran
FOURTH RACE-The Queen County Handicap
s. 500 added; 3year-olds and upward: one mile
Short Grass, ia tKeoShl. 10 to l, I TO !, 70 l.
won; Roamer. L29 tButwslD, to 5, 7 TO o. TO 3
secOnd; Gamer. LOS Buxton. % 10 l. TO !,
4 70 !. third. Time. l:81S. Sand Marsh, He
viii. Roly. Capra, Indian Chant and Borrow also
ran. Borrow was an added starter.
FIFTH RACE-FlHes: 2year-olds: 500 added .
Ave furlouss Queen Of the Water. los tMcCahey).
g to 5. l to 2. out. won; Ssrenest, lI1 Haynes.
20 10. to I, out, second: Vague lo6 Garner.
? TO l. TO !, TO 2 third Time, 90 35. Star
Maid and Polly J. also ran.
SIXTH RACE-SeIling; purse 500 3year-olds
and upward; one mile. Stalwart Helen, I05 Mink
] to !. even. TO 2. won: Sam Stick. is r. Hor-
man. to l, TO > to s. second; NaTnar, IOO
iGa-nsr). % TO l. 70 !. 3 70 l. third. Time
! Al BeethOTen. Dr.. Grener. Malabsr and stell-
artna also ran.