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Middletown transcript., 1916-07-15

mademOiselle, for stand between you
and this sacrifice with much pleasure.
You shall not marry Cassion while l
wear sword"
'But not violence, monsieurV
planning and scheming is not my
way, nor am 1 good at it. A soldier
of La Sale needs more to understand
action, and the D'Artigny breed has
ever had faith in steel. seek no quar-
rel, yet if occasion arise this messen-
ger of La Barre will find me quite
ready. know not what may occur.
Mademoiselle; merely pledge you my
word of honor that CassiOn will no
longer seek your hand. The method
you must trust to me-"
Our eyes met, and his were kind and
smiling, with a confidence in their
depths that strangely heartened me. Be
fore l realized the action 1 had given
him my hand.
81 do, monsieur, and question no
more, though pray for peace between
you. Our time is up, sister,"
eyes, my child" she stood in the
doorway, appearing like some sanity
image. "The mother sent me-"
D'Artigny released my hand and
bowed low.
81 still rely upon your attendance at
the ball?" he asked, lingering at the
door,
eyes monsieur"
"And may bespeak a dancer"
81 cannot say no, although it may
cost you dear"
He laughed gayly, his eyes bright
with merriment.
Faith! most pleasures do find; the
world would be dull enough otherwise.
Till then, mademoiselle, adieu."
We heard his quick step ring on the
stone Of the passage, and Celeste
smiled, her hand on mine.
ga lad of spirit that. The Sieur de
la Sale picks his followers well, and
knows loyal hearts. The D'Artignys
never fail"
You know Of them, sister?'
81 knew his father" she answered,
half ashamed already of her impulse,
'a gallant man. But come, the mother
would have you visit her"
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CHAPTER Nv.

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 embarras S.
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 a beacon sus-
pended on a chain. 1t was a scene
rather grotesque and weird in the red
glow, and 1 took Cassion's arm gladly,
feeling just a little frightened by the
strange surroundings.
where is my Uncle Chevet?" l
asked, more as a relief, than because
1 cared, although 1 was glad Of his
absence because Of D'Artigny.
"In faith, 1 know not" he answered
lightly. 81 won him a card, but he
was scarce gracious about it. In some
wine shop likely with others of his
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. I observed him
turn and stare after me, for our eyes
met, but, almost before 1 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 1 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
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271.ooo -:eutons Captured.

PetrOgrad.-The approximate total
of prisoners taken by the Russians
during General Brusiloff's operations
up to July 10 amounts to $500 officers
and $4,000 men, the War Office an
nounced. Guns to the number of 312
and S66 machine guns have been cap
tured. The official statement says:
Fighting in the Stokhod region con-
tinuesl The ehemy, having received
reinforcements, brought up powerful
artillery and is offering a desperate
resistance.
"On the Briaza-Fondoul-Mold
front, northwest of Kimpolung South
ern Bukowina), considerable enemy
forces have been thrown back by US
after violent engagements at various
points. The enemy, unable to resist
our coup de main, took flight
Enemy airmen attacked the station
at Zamirie, on the Minsk-BaranOvitchi
railway line, and dropped 66 bombs
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waif. More, he was honest about it.
To his mind he did we'll by me in thus
finding me a husband. l sank on my
knees, and hid my face, shuddering at
the thought Of the sacrifice demanded.
CassiOn! never before had the man ap-
peared so despicable. Yet what could
l do? 1t was useless to appeal to
Chevet and the governor, La Barre,
would give small heed to a girl OBJ
jecting to one of his henchmen.
D'Artigny! The name was on my lips
before 1 realized had spoken it, and
brought a throb Of hope. 1 arose to
my feet, and stared out of the window
into the dark night. My pulses
throbbed. If he cared; if 1 only knew
he cared, would fly with him any
where, into the wilderness depths, to
escape Cassion.
But how could l 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 fash Of his eyes a challenge. But
it would be difficult. Chevet, Cassion,
not for a moment would they take
eyes from me, and if 1 failed to treat
him coldly an open quarrel must re-
suit. Chevet would be glad of an
excuse, and Cassion's jealousy would
spur him on. Yet must try, and, in
truth, I 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 Salle's enemies, and
make Cassion the butt of laughter.
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In support Of the measures it is re-
marked that success has attained SINH
lar efforts in some European coun-
tres, in Australian states and some
South American countries.
Hln,ocras-the LIQUOR.

That Pepys should have drunk hip
pocras at the GuildhalI in 1868 with
out knowing that it was an intoxicant
is somewhat remarkable. For this
aromatic cordial, which originally was
supposed to be mingled according to
the recipe Of Hippocrates, was import
ed here in Saxon times, and remained
a popular liquor for centuries. 1t bore
a close affinity to piment, which in
the year SIT was forbidden to the
clergy, except on special occasions,
by the council of Aix-la- Chapelle. In
Elizabeth's time hippocras was usual.
ly served at the beginning of a ban.
quet, being "of so comforting a nature
that the stomach would be at once
put into good temper" Apparently it
had an opposite effect on Pepys.-Lon-
don Chronicle.
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sieur Cassion returns from his mis-
sion you will marry him-you under
stand?"
The tears were in my eyes, blotdng
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"
Yes, monsieur"
ITO your room then, and think over
all have said. You have never found
me full of idle threats warrant"
No, monsieur"
drew my arm from his grasp, feel
ing it tingle 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
L experienced his brutality and physi-
cal power. To him 1 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 I could rely for
sympathy l was his sisters child,
.yat no more to him than some Indian
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CHAPTER lI.-continued.
Eyes, monsieur"

Eyes, monsieur"
"Oh, you're sweet enough with
words. 1 have heard you before. and
found you a sly minx-when my back
was turned-but this time it is not
alone who will watch your actions, l
have pledged you husband"
1 got to my feet, staring at him, the
indignant words stifed in my throat.
He laughed coarsely, and resumed his
meal
"A husband, monsieur? You have
pledged me?"
"Ay! why not? You are II, and it's
my place to see you well settled"
But 1 have no wish to marry, mon
sieur" 1 protested. There is no man
for whom l care"
He shrugged his shoulders indiffer-
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.
'Tis my choice, not yours, for 1 know
the world, and the man you need.
Monsieur Cassion has asked me to IA
vor him. and 1 think we'll of it."
"Cassionl 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 a queen to
choose? 'Tis 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 a husbandT
But, monsieur, do not love him;
1 do not trust the man."
''Pahv' 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? a mere ragged adventurer,
without a sou to his name, a prowling
wolf Of the forest, the follower Of a
discredited 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
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BIG DRIVE ON
KOVEL HALTED
Germans Beat Back Russians,
Taking 700 Prisoners.
271,OOO TEUTONS CAPTURED
Petronrad Also Claims 312 Guns and
a66 Machine Guns Up To
July 1o-Troop Trains
Bombarded.

Berlin.-Russian troops advancing
In the direction of KoVel have bean
beaten back by the Germans in cOun-
ter7attack near Hulewicze, south OF
the Sarny-Kovel railroad. The Ger
mans captured three machine guns.
The announcement follows:
From the coast to Pinsk no events
Of special importance occurred Near
Pinsk quiet prevailed. The Russian
announcement regarding the eVacua-
tion of Pinsk is a pure invention.
'The enemy made futile attacks
with very strong forces at several
points against the line of the StokhOd,
notably near Czerewizcze, Hulewicze,
Korysmi and Janmaka and on both
sides of the Kovel-Rovno railway line
"Near Hulewicze we drove the
enemy beyond his position by a
strong counter-attack. The enemy lost
more than 700 prisoners and machint
guns.
"Our aerial sQuadrOns dropped
numerous bombs on troops detrainfng
near Horodzieja, on the Baranovicm
Minsk railroad. They also repeated
their attacks on Russian shelters east
Of the Stokhod In aerial encounters
one enemy machine was shot down
near Worontszca, east of Zirin, and
another west of Okonsk.
GA dotonhmo0t Of Cha aSsp1Ira Of the
army group of General Won Bothmef
engaged in a successful fight south
of Burkanow wood and brought back
a few dozen prisoners.
''The situation on the Balkan frSRt
ID unchanged"
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be- mass of people grouped about the

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
6cter 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 felci-
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 0oiS,
with long fair hair sweeping his Shout
ders. l had heard of him as a daring
explorer, but there was no premOni"ion
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 L'Hut, and when he turned
and perceived Monsieur Cassion next
in line, smiled and extended his band
cordially.
"Ah, Francois, and so you are here
at last, and ever welcome. And this"
he bowed low before me in excess Of
galantry, mo doubt will be the Made
moiselle la Chesnayne of whose charms
I 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
QuebecT
81 have lived with my uncle. Hugo
Chevet."
''Ah, yes; recall the circumstances
nova rough, yet loyal trader. Ee
was with me once on the Ottawa
and tonightT
"He accompanied me to the city,
your excellency, but l have not seen
him SINCE"
Small need, with Francois at your
beck and CALL" and he patted me
pIayfully on the cheek. 81 have al
ready tested his faithfulness. Your
father, mademoiselleY'
Captain Pierre la Chesnayne, SIR"
"Ah, yes; 1 knew him we'll; he fell
on the Richelieu; a 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 1 hear Henri de
Tonty is not an easy man to handle"
"De Tonty?"
cay! the lieutenant Sieur de la Sale
left in charge at st. Louis; an italian
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Good japanese Custom.

Polite Japanese never have the grip
because they commit 'iki wo hiki,"
that is drawing in their breath sharp
ly, salutary custom which one doc
tor has declared Incompatible as a
means of grip prevention. the idea be-
ing that Japanese are careful as to
where and on whom they breathe and
so keep the percentage of germ dis
tribution at q rather respectable low
figure
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window. 1t was so still l could hear
my own quick breathing At last she
spoke, her voice still soft and kindly.
81 have no power, child, but will
speak with the mother superior, and
repeat to her all have learned. 1t
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 1 was there before same
bare walls and floor, the rude settee,
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TO NOTIFY WILSON IN AUGUST.
Ceremony Early Next Month Will Be
At Shadow Lawn.

Washington. - President Wilson
probably will be formally notified of
his nomination by the St. Louis con-
vention at Shadow Lawn, his summer
home in New Jersey, in the first week
in August This was tentatively de-
cided on the understanding that for
mer Justice Hughes would be notified
July 80 of his nomination by the Re
publican party.
Middletown transcript., 1916-07-15
WILSON SIGNS ROADS BILL.
Authorized Expenditure Of $s5.ooo,-
600 For Highways.

Washington. - President Wilson
signed the Good Roads bill recently
passed by Congress authorizing the
expenditure of $S5, 100000 in five years
by the Federal Government on condi-
ton that states expend amounts SINH
lar to those apportioned to them. The
signing was witnessed by members
of the Senate and House and repre-
sentatives of farmers organizations.
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SYNOPSIS.

Adele la Chesnayne, a belle Of New
France, is among conspirators at her un-
cle's house. Cassion. the commissaire,
has enlisted her Uncle Chevet's aid
against La Sale. D'Artigny, La Sales
friend, offers his services as guide to Cas-
sion's party on the journey to the wilder
ness. The uncle informs Adele that he
has betrothed her.
Middletown transcript., 1916-07-15
An orphaned girl Of seventeen

An orphaned girl Of seventeen
pledged against her will by a
coarse male relative to marry a
man she Ioathes, 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 acquaintances? - young
SIeur Rene d'Artigny, frontiers
man and gentleman of France,
and Sister Celeste at the con-
vent. How Adele met her prob
lem is told in this instaIIment.
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IS DEAD OR MISSING IN FLOOD.
Property Loss Put At $4,000, 600
Situation Improving.

Atlanta.-The Southern floods are
receding with the cessation of the
rains which began last Wednesday.
About IS persons are dead or missing
and the property loss, mostly crop
damage, is estimated at nearly $1O,-
0,000. Central Alabama is the only
section showing NO improvement
Middletown transcript., 1916-07-15

Italian engineers have reported en-
tirely feasible a proposed tunnel from
Venice to the Island of Lido, which
will be two miles long and in places
27 feet beneath the sea.
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Good coffee is produced in Porto
Rico. Mexico and Central America,
that of Honduras being especially
satisfying to epicures. Cuba is also
coffee producer.
Middletown transcript., 1916-07-15
cUARDsMEN ON PATROL DUTY.
Fifth Massachusetts, infantry First
Eastern Organization.

FL Paso, Texas.-The Fifth Massa-
chusetts Infantry was ordered to the
border for patrol duty, the first of the
Eastern military organizations COM
ing here to see active service.
The guardsmen will be stationed
along the border from a point west
of Fort Quitman, Texas, to Norris,
N. M
Middletown transcript., 1916-07-15

The cost of maintenance of the dikes
of Holland is about $3.0QO,OOO a year.
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INTERNATIONAL
SUNDAYSOOOL
LESSON

By E. o. SELLERS, Acting Director of
the Sunday School Course in the Moody
Bible Institute of Chicago)
Copyright by Western Newspaper Union-)
Middletown transcript., 1916-07-15

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 1 approve of your selecting this
lad D'Artigny as a guide; he may play
you false"
Small chance he'll have for any
trick"
The Little River news., 1916-04-29
GYPSY GIRL ROBS X BANK
Gets $500 and Hands it to Man on
 Horse, Who Escapes.

HcXie, April 26.-While gypsy wom- en engaged the attention of the cash fer, a seven-year-old girl who accom- panied them, robbed the Farmers bank at Alicia, Lawrence county, 13 miles south of HoXie. of $500 this af- torhoon. The money was eiTen to a lnlI who fled on horse
 Apparently the gypsies are the ones who tried the same game Wednesday uEsucccssfully in Stuttgart last week Thcrc attempts were made to rob tile First National bank and the safe of the Gettle Hardware company of that city. At the bank the women tried to persuade the cashier and teller to have their fortunes told. While they talked, the little girl slipped behind the teller's cage and was starting out of the bank door with a package con- taining S200 when seen and stopped The women were arrested, but later released At the harness store the women talked to MT. Gettle while the child tried to open the safe. The wo- men and the child were put out when the girl was seen tampering with the safe door.
The Little River news., 1916-04-29
URGER MORE BERRIES
Peach King Urges More Berries Rais-
 cd Near Texarkana.

Texarkana, April 27.-According to Bert Johnson, known as the Peach King of Arkansas, if the upland farm ing country around Texarkana were put to use 1000 acres of strawberries could be raised.
 MT. Johnson says there always 4s R ready market for this class of fruit as under the climatic and soil condi- s'ueYIBxsL punoIe Su!punoqe suon the growers here could have the aa- vantage of the first markets.
 MT. Johnson also said that Arkal- sas berries are unequaled in quality anywhere in the berry-raising sec ticns of the country.
The Little River news., 1916-04-29
THE PRIMARY BILL
Brundidge Is Getting His Primary Bill
 Ready for Circulation.

Little Rock, April 2S.-(Special,)- Col. s. Brundidge, of Searcy, was In the city yesterday to arrange for the p;inting of the petitions that are to bo circulated for the intia ion Of the proposed primary election law. It is to be placed in circulation at once and al. friends of clean elections, all oval the state, who are wiling 10 glye I little Of their time to the work, s-c re.lr es ted to write Col. Brundidge for copies of the petition. There are uo idnds back of the proposition, except tat advanced by Col Brundidge and a few of his friends and associates, who are interested in the passage of tie law which was endorsed by the Hemocratic State Convention of 1914, and dcefated by the Legislature of 1915. The circulation of the petition must be done by volunteers.
The Little River news., 1916-04-29
MRS. PHILLIPS INJURED
Mrs. W. l.. Phillips Seriously Injured
 Tuesday by Accident.

Mrs. w. L. Phillips of this city was seriously injured Tuesday afternoon while returning in a wagon with a fishing party for Horseshoe lake. The party were driving under the MD. & C. trestle, which was so low that they werc compelled to stoop. The wagoi iar over pile st ',.l about ten nciles high throwing her against the bridge timbers above She sustained injur- i.s in the back from which she has silce suffered intensely. She was made as comfortable on the roadside until car could arrive from Ashdown io bring her home. It is thought that her injuries will not prove permanent as no evidences have been found of broken bones. She was better yes terday morning.
The Little River news., 1916-04-29
IRELAND UNDER
 MARTIAL LAW
All Ireland is Placed Under Martial Law But the Fighting Continues;
 British Troops Reinforced.

London, April 27.-Martial law has been declared throughout Ireland, and the fighting still continues in the streets of Dublin, Premier Asquith a1- nounced in the house of commons this afternoon.
 He declared that the rebels con- tinue to hold the public buildings, and that the Irish situation presents seri- cue features today.
 There are indications, he said, of a spread of the revolutionary movement tc other parts of the country. partic- ularly west
 Major General Sir John Maxwell formerly commender of the British forces in Egypt is leaving this alter noon for Ireland He has been given rlcnary powers over the entire coun- try.
 don this afternoon from Dublin, where the rioters cut all communica- tion lines Tuesday. It said that Lib erty hall, the headquarters of the reb- els, has been partly destroyed, and that much damage has been done in various portions of the city.
 X Cordcn of regular soldiers now surrounds the city, the message stat ed, and no further outbreaks now is feared.
 Viscount Middleton attacked the government in the house Of lords this afternoon for failure to take warning regarding the activities of the Sim Finers, and asked what the govern lnent meant when it was said on the day of the riots that "the situation is we'll in hand.
 Premier Asquith, in his talk before the house of commons, said there would be searching investigation in to the cause of, and responsibility for, the outbreak. He added that it D. viously is necessary to exercise a mil itary censorship while martial law prevails in Ireland.
 Sir Edward Carson and John Red mond, leaders of the opposing factions in the Irish Home Rule controversy, expressed in the house of commons this afternoon their adherence of the up1 sing and their desire to support the government
 The government troops now in Ireland are being strongly rei.>sorced, Premier Asquith declared and he ex- pl essed himelf as satisfied there now are enough men on hand to deal with tha situation,