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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-15

victors, but make proposal and expect
an answer and counter proposals. Tho
precise object of our proposal is 10
bring the belligerents 20 common
council table, where the misunder-
standings can be cleared up"
The "Berliner Tageblatt" says that
the echo from abroad and from the
enemy camp" must not be judged by
the first press opinions on the German
peace offer.
"They are tactfully tinted and sifted
by the censor" adds the newspaper.
"Not until toward the new year shall
We know more precisely how the appeal
Of December - has struck the nerve
Of the people Of the Entente coun-
tries
The Berlin "Tageblatt" says that the
next regular session Of the Reichstag
will take place about the middle OF
January, unless important events ne
cessitate an earlier convocation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-15
STONE BIDS U. 5.
ACT FOR PEACE
Injury Inflicted on This
Nation by War Gives 1t
Right to Speak

s.. ror.s Dec I4-The right Of a
- which has suffered from the ef-
...,oft.e European war. particularly
.., -.-,. 81 .t, United States, 20 init
.., -ore~ert for peace was asserted
,.-, .,.r.cs before tho League 90 In
.-,, pesce ty senator Stone, chairman
,tts Senate Foreign Relations Com
-it.se.
-s,,ee the var has almost from the
..girpi-r resulted in offensive attacks
~ ne rights and dignity Of this SOW
...rrtv sr8 i- infictng incalculsble
inv 20 our national interests-all Of
,li,b we have borne with patience be-
..-se O. ou- friendship for the nations
.,elvsd." SAID Senator stone, cit seems
e.. me- that after enduring these attacks
md suffering these losses for almost
spiafalf years. with 10 end yet in
s-st that we have q right, without re
ard 70 any question Of sympathy or
..narity, but solely on our own &C
.,g,, end 20 safeguard our own IN
Irss,s. 10 approach the combatants as
mutual friend and open negotiations
-a.i vicv 10 the establishment OF
-,--sl international conditions.
Speaks Of L. 5. Suffering
We would not speak impertinently
ss an irtcrmeddler but as friend who
,.=ered PREVIOUSLY and lnnocentiy from
he ruthless acts Of war
The Senator declared that he wished
distinctly understood that he spoke
., his own personal possibility, but
aid he might speak later Gin another
i,-um" on whether any neutral or
rom Of neut-als should attempt any
ss.rmative seton 70 end the present
-sr"
He said he would not discuss the wis
ION or unUisdom OF an approach Of the
u.hgererts with peace proposals, but
-,rely Of "-ho proDriety Of the right,
and pointed out that distinguished men
Tins cou-try and in the warning
usrtr,es have warned that such a
,oyement would not only be futile but
taensive.
Il am not d.spos d." he added, "to
accept without questioning either the
accuracy Of these statements or the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-15

House Of Commons concerning armed
merchantmen, said that only one neu.
trail maritime government (the United
States lat present refuses TO admit de-
fensively armed ships into its ports,
and even that government does not in
pugn the legality Of arming merchant
ships for defence"
A Lloyds shipping agency announce
ment to-day says:
"The steamer Harrington, previously
reported as having struck q mine on
December 9, sank and the crew was
picked up by the steamer Harlyn. which
was sunk later Nine lives were lost y
Lloyds also announces the sinking Of
the French bark Emma Laurens and
the British steamers Burnhope, Bret
walda, 4.037 tons, and st. Ursula, 5,lO0
tons. The Burnhope's captain died
after reaching shore. Several OF her
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-15
BRITAIN MOVES
TO SAVE BLAIKIE
Bonar Law Says Govern
ment Has Taken "Action
Considered Necessary"

London, Dec. IA. Bonsr Law,
Chancellor Of the Exchequer and MEM
Der Of the British War Council, an
nounced in the House of Commons to-
day that the government had taken
such action as it considered neces-
ssry" regarding Captain Blake, who
was taken prisoner by the crew Of a
German submarine after the sub
mersible had sunk his steamer, the
Caledonia
Thomas Mcnamara. Financial Under
Secretary for the Admiralty, announced
in the Commons that the Admiralty had
under earnest consideration the matter
Of arming merchant ships.
Lord Robert Cecil, Minister Of Block
ade, in reply TO a question IN the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-15
RockaWaYs Plan New Fight

Thirty representatives of the civic
organizations of the Rockaways met
Yesterday in the Office Of William J.
Petit. lawyer. Of Far Rockaway. to
plan the introduction in the Legisla-.
ture Of new bill for the secession OF
the Rockaways from greater New YORK.
II was decided TO hold an open meet
ing in Arion Hall, Rockaway Beach, on
December 2s, to discuss the measure.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-15
HINDENBURG PLEASED
WITH GERMAN OFFER

AMSTERDAM. Dec. II
Field Marshal ron linden
burg has sent the folIo5cing
message to Chancellor ron
BcthmdHn-Hollweg:
| read your speech with
deep emotion and great salts
faction. By the Kaiser's COM
mand, you made with this
speech a great moral demon
stration of the strength Of the
Fathcrland at home and at
the front. We soldiers know
that at this moment there is
no higher or holier duty than
to prosecute victory with the
utmost energy and live or die
for the Kaiser and the Father
land.
The Chancellor in reply
said:
1t is the deeds on land and
sea that have cleared the way
for the high-spiritcd decision
which the Kaiser and our
allies took yesterday. The
death-defying loyalty to duty
and the unshakablc bravery
OF our men fighting for Ger
many arc a guarantee TO us
that If 1t does not please the
enemy to-day to terminate
the war they will fight the
more to secure for the
Fatherland a strong and last
ing peace.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-15
KILLS MAD DOG WITH HANDS

A mad dog, which was bearing down
upon a crowd Of children In front OF
Public School 81. at Glendale, Queens.
yesterday morning. was stopped and
killed by Harry Brsse, a newsdealer,
before it could do any damage.
With only a handful OF stones
Brase ran 10 meet the animal. He
hurled one which struck the dog IN tho
head, knocking him senseless. Then
he choked it death with his hands.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-15

crew were injured. A Reuters dis
patch from Christisnis reports the
sinking Of the Norwegian steamer
Bjor By a torpedo. The crew was
landed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-15
LOST" TORPEDO BOAT SAFE
Grilse, Canadian Warship. Reported
Approaching Halifax

Approaching Halifax
HalifsI. N. s., Dec. IA telephone
message 70 The Morning Chonicle'
from Shelbourne, y. s., says that the
missing Canadian torpedo boat Gtilse
is coming slowly into the harbor at that
place.
All the officers OF the Grilse, and all
but six members Of the crew are re-
ported 20 be safe. The missing men
persisted in the storm. Several were
injured.
Ottawa, Ont, Dec. l4.--Announee-
ment that the Grilse probably had been
lost at sea with her crew Of fifty men
was made yesterday BY the CANADIAN ia n
torpedo boat 8 commanded by Lieuten-
ant Walter Wingate and was formerly
the yacht Winchester.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-08-31
he mass of people grouped aDou. u,

the mass Of people grouped aDoul IN,
room.
Many a name reached my ears ia.
nous In those days, but forgotten long
since: and once or twice. as we slowly
made our way through the throng,
Cassion pointed out TO me some char
| acter of Importance in the province.
or paused TO present me with formal.
ity to certain officials whom he knew.
1t was thus we approached the dais.
and awaited our turn to extend felici-
tations to the governor Just before
us was Du L'Hut, whose name Cas-
sion whispered in my ear. tall, slen-
with long fair hair sweeping his shout
ders. had heard of him as u daring
explorer. but there was no premGnition
that he would ever again come into
my life, and / was more deeply inter
ested in the appearance of La Barre.
He was dark man. stesn OF face,
and with strange furtive eyes, con
cealed behind long lashes aud over
hanging brows. Yet he was most gra-
cious to Du L'Hut, and wheb he turned
and perceived Monsieur Ca.son next
In line, smiled and extended his hand
cordially.
"Ah, Francois, and so You are here
at last and ever welcome. And this"
he bowed low before me in excess OF
gallantry, mo doubt will be the Made
moiselle la Chesnayne of whose charms
have heard so much of late BY my
faith, Cassion, even your eloquence
hath done small justice 10 the lady.
Where. mademoiselle, have you hidden
yourself. to remain unE known to us Of
QuebecT"
81 have lived with my uncle. Hugo
Chevet."
"Ah, yes; recall circumstances
nova rough, yet loyal trader. He
was with me once on the Ottawa
and tonightT
HE accompanied me TO the city.
your excellency, but have not seen
him since"
"Small need, with Francois at your
beck and call" and he patted me
playfully on the cheek. 81 have al
ready tested his faithfulness. Your
father. mademoiselle?"
Captain Pierre la Chesnayne, sir"
"Ah, yes; knew him well he fell
on the Richelieu; fine soldier" He
turned toward Cassion, the expression
of his face changed.
you depart tonight?"
AT daybreak, sir"
THAT is well; see to it that no time
is lost on the journey. have it in
my mind that De Baugis may need
you, for, from all hear Henri de
Tonty is not an easy man to handle"
"De Tonty"
SAY! the lieutenant Sieur de la Sale
left in charge at ST. Louis: an Italian
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mademoiselle. for stand between You
and this sacrifice with much pleasure.
You shall not marry Cassion while |
wear n sword"
But not violence. monsieur
Planning and scheming is not my
way, nor am I good at 1t. 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 IL 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 confidence In their
depths that strangely heartened me. Be-
fore | realized the action | had given
him my hand.
Il do. monsieur, and question no
more, though I pray for peace between
you. Our time is up, sister,"
ies, my Cuiiu, she stoou III thS
doorway, appearing like some sanity
image. The mother sent me-"
D'Artigny released my hand and
bowed low.
II still rely upon your attendance at
the ball?" he asked, lingering at the
door.
Yes, monsieur"
And may bespeak a dancer"
Il cannot say no, although II 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.
"A lad Of spirit that. The Sieur de
Ia Sale picks his followers well, and
knows loyal hearts. The D'Artignys
never fail''
You know OF them, sister,"
II knew his father" she answered.
half ashamed already of her impulse,
"a gallant man. But come, the mother
would have you visit her."
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-08-31
TO RELIEVE CITY CONGESTION
Massachusetts, Legislature Considers
Measures Encouraging "Back-to-
the-land" Movement.

Two unusual measures have been
under consideration by the legislature
OF Massachusetts. One provides for
an appropriation for homesteads or
small houses with plots Of ground for
mechanics. laborers and other persons
in the suburbs of cities and towns. The
other bill authorizes any city to &C
quire land for the purpose OF teaching
agriculture to it's inhabitants, includ-
ing schoolchildren, adults and family
groups.
The bills are really Complementary.
Their purpose is to encourage the
"back-to-the-land" movement and to re-
lieve congested districts. They are
sponsored by the Massachusetts home
stead commission, which believes that
there is a strong disposition among
persons in congested city districts to
escape from these to pleasanter and
more healthful surroundings. The
commission, in fact. made canvass of
500 typical tenement families. 1t dis
covered that no fewer than 1913 fami-
lies, with S96 children. were anxious
to move to suburban surroundings
where they could have garden and
till the soil. The chief difficulties in
their way. of course, are lack of capt.
tai and lack of knowledge of garden
ing or farming. These lacks the two
bills in the legislature would seek to
supply.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-08-31
HIppocras-the Liquor.

That Pepys should have drunk hip
pocras at the Guildhall I'm 1863 with
out knowing that 1t 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
close affinity to piment, which in
the year S17 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 ban
quet, being ''of so comforting 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 Ia my eyes, blottng
out his threatening face, yet there was
naught to do but answer.
N ayes, monsieur"
= @And this D'Artigny; il the fellow
ever dares come near you again I'll
crush his white throat between my
fingers"
Eyes, monsieur"
ITO your room then, and think over
mi i have said. You have never found
me full of idle threats l warrant"
''No, monsieur"
drew my arm from his grasp. feel
ling it Jingle with pain where his I'm
gers had crushed the flesh, and crept
I'm the narrow stairs, glad enough to
ret away and be alone. l had never
loved Cheyet, but he had taught me
10 fear him. for more than once had
7 oxneriepced his brutality and physi-
coI newer. To him | was but chat
al an incumbrance. He had assumed
charge of me because the law so or
dained. but l had found nothing In
eb,a nature on which | could rely for
sympathy. was his sisters child
got no more to him than some Indian
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walf More, he was honest about il.
To his mind he did well by me in thus
finding me a husband. sank OH my
knees, and hid my face, shuddering at
the thought of the sacrifice demanded.
Cassioni never before had the man ap-
peared so despicable. Yet what could
do? 1t was useless to appeal to
Chevet, and the governor, La Barre,
would give small heed to girl OBJ
jecting to one of his henchmen.
D'Artigny! The name was on my lips
before | realized had spoken 1t, and
brought throb of hope arose to
my feet, and stared out of the window
into the dark night. My pulses
throbbed. If he cared; If | only knew
he cared, would fly with him any
where. into the wilderness depths. to
escape Cassion
But how could | reach him with my
tale? There was but one opportunity
the governors ball He would be
there; he had said so, laughingly glanc-
ing toward me as he spoke the words,
the flash of his eyes challenge. But
1t would be difficult. Chevet, Cassion.
not for moment would they take
eyes from me, and if failed to treat
him coldly an open quarrel must re-
suit. Chevet would be glad Of an
excuse, and. Cassion's jealousy would
spur him on. Yet must try, and, in
truth, trusted not so much in Mon
sieur d'Artigny's interest in me, as
in his reckless love of adventure.
'Twould please him to play an auda-
clous trick on La Sales enemies, and
make Cassion the butt of laughter.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-08-31
EXPERIMENT NOT A SUCCESS
"Pa's" Brilliant Idea Merely Resulted
in a Remarkable Rise in
Rolled Oats.

A small boy appeared Mt the back
door Of neighbours house In Hunt
ing Park avenue a day or so ago and
said to the matron who opened the
door:
Good morning."
Good morning." the housewife re-
turned, somewhat curiously.
II came over to tell you some
thing"
We'll, what was it?"
Last evening" my papa was angry
because the water boiled out of the
steamer under the rolled oats"
rs that SOP"
Yes. And then he made up his
mind to fix the steamer so that II
couldn't happen again."
"What did he do?"
"He put some water In the steamer
and then soldered 1t all up"
is that what you came over to tell
mel"
"Yes. and to borrow your steplad-
der"
"What do you want with the step
ladder?"
II want Ii so father can scrape all
the rolled oats off the ceiling this
morning. "-Philadelphia Ledger.
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CHAPTER l!.-contlnued
"Yes. monsieur"

"Yes. monsieur"
"Oh, you're sweet enough with
words. have heard you before, and
found you a sly minx-when my back
was turned-but this time it is not
alone who will watch your actions,
have pledged you husband"
got to my feet, staring at him, the
Indignant words stiHed in my throat.
He laughed coarsely, and resumed his
mead.
"A husband, monsieur? You have
pledged me?'
"Ay! why not? You are II, and tbs
my place to see you well settled"
But have no wish to marry, mon
sieur." I protested. "There is no man
for whom l care"
He shrugged his shoulders indiffer-
emily, and laughed.
"Pooh! if 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 I know
the world, and the man you need.
Monsieur Cassion has asked me to ia
ivor him. and | think well of it."
"OassionI Surely you would not wed
me to that creature?"
He pushed back his chair, regarding
me with scowling eyes.
"And where is there a better? Sacre!
do you think yourself queen to
choose? '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
commission, with a tidy sum to his
credit in Quebec. What more could
any girl desire in husbandT'
But, monsieur, l do not love him;
do not trust the man."
"Pahr He burst into laugh, ris-
ing from the table. Before | could
draw back he had gripped me by the
arm. Enough of that young lady.
He is my choice, and that settles it.
Lovei who ever heard of love now
ndays2 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 adyenturer,
without sou to his name, a proving
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
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-08-31
CHAPTER w.
In the Palace Of the lntendant.

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. 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 aush with embarrass-
ment.
An officer met us, pointing out the
way, and, after he had assisted us to
descend from the chair, we advanced
slowly over a carpet Of clean straw
toward the gayly lighted entrance.
Soldiers lined the walls on either side,
and overhead blazed beacon sus-
pended on chain. 1t was q scene
rather grotesque and weird in the red
glow, and | took Cassion's arm gladly
feeling just little frightened by the
strange surroundings.
where is my Uncle ChevetT |
asked, more as relief, than because
cared, although l was glad of his
absence because Of D'Artigny.
SIN faith. know not" he answered
lightly. II 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 dhe cards of
those In advance Of us. yet passed Cas-
sion, with a glance Mt his face, and
word of recognition. observed him
turn and stare after me, for our eyes
met. but, almost before | knew what
had occurred. found myself In side
room, with maid helping TO remove
my wraps, and arrange my hair.
| will not describe the scene I'm the
great ballroom, for now, as l write,
the brilliant pageant is but 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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window. 1t was so still | 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 | was there before-the same
bare walls and floor. the rude settee,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-08-31
Good Japanese Custom.

Polite Japanese never have the grip
because they commit Xxi 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 rather respectable Low
figure.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-08-31
The New Porter.

Jim was new porter In a hotel,
and he was putting In his first night
at his new and responsible position
1t was five In the morning and so far
Jim had done all he was told. and was
getting on splendidly.
Gel seventeen and four" command.
ed the night clerk, as he looked over
his call sheet. Jim obeyed.
After he had been gone for a con,
siderable time the clerk went up to
see If he had called the rooms desig.
mated.
WELL" sighed the new porter. whom
he found on the third floor. "Pve got
seventeen Of 'em up, but ! haven't
started on the other four yet"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-08-31
Apples lie Good.

The young superintendent of the
Endeavor society tried to teach each
child to say aloud some prayer, even
II 1t were only sentence. At first
she taught them prayers. Later they
were encouraged to compose their own.
One tiny fellow, the son of poor
widow, had his first production ready
On very cold winter day.
Dear Lord. apples is good"
That night the mother of the super.
intendent took basket of apples to
the child's home. The boy smiled radi-
antly, evidently grateful that his first
prayer had been answered.-Indianap
oils News.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-08-31
An orphaned girl of seventeen

An orphaned girl Of seventeen
pledged against her will by a
coarse male relative to marry a
man she loathes, needs a good
and strong friend at this time
more than anything else in the
world. To whom can she turn
for friendship when she has but
two 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 installment.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-08-31
SYNOPSIS.

Adele la Chesnayne, a belle of New
france. Is among conspirators at her I'M
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
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-08-31
Some Name.

"Have you named the baby yeti"
mo. not Observation-Disclosures Eve
ming Transcript.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-08-31
False Statement

Dave tells me his wife is all dark
How can 1t be when he's just got
lob on lightship?"