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The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-12-22

tioning Of my honesty, and swift IN
dignation brought the answering
words to my lips.
And why not prayl Must I not
defend myself--and what other wea-
pons are at handl Do I 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 he
done?"
arose to my feet ana stood before
him, my face upllftci, and, with one
hand, thrust aside the shade OF my
hat.
Monsieur, deem you that imposs,
blel"
His lips parted in a quick smile, re-
vealing the white teeth, and he bowed
low, nlnging his hat to the ground and
standing bareheaded.
Mon Gieu! No! Monsieur Cassion
is to be congratulated. Yet 1t vas
my thought you said yonder that you
ueSplSeu the man"
II do; what reason have to feel
otherwise? Yet there lies my strength
In this battle. He laughs at women,
plays with them, breaks their hearts.
It Is his pride and boast, and his sue
cess in the past has ministered to his
s~elf-ccnceit. He thought me OF the
same Kind, but has already had his
lesson. Do you not know what that
means to q nan like himl More than
ever he will desire my favor. A week
back he cared nothing; l was but a
playthiEg, awaiting his pleasure; his
wife to be treated as he pleased. lie
knows better now. and already his
eyes follow me a. though he were
my dog"
And that then IL why you send
for me-that I nay play my part in
the gamer"
| shrugged my shoulders, Jet there
was doubt In my eyes as I faced him.
rs there harm In such play. mon
sieur," I asked tn%noccntly, with IS
important an end in view? 'Tis not
that l seek amusement, but / must
find out where this kings pardon is
hidden, who concealed it, and obtain
lroof Of tho fraud which compelled
my marriage. Ny only hope Of re-
lease lies in compelling Francois Cas-
sion to confess MI he knows OF this
foul conspiracy. I must possess the
facts before we return to Quebec"
But OF what use?" no insisted.
"You will still remain his wife. and
your property will DO In his control.
The church will hold you to the mar
riage contract"
mot II ri establish the truth
that l was deceived. defraudcd and
married by force. Once I have the
proofs in my hands l will appeal to
Louls-to the pope for relief. These
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-12-22
cnAPrER X.


On the ousNmN - the oiuH.
Securely screened from observation
BY the low growing bushes cling:ng
to the edge Of the blur. and Jet with
q clear view Of the cleft In the rocks
half way to the river, D'Artigny found
ne . seat on . hummock Of grass. but
remained standing himself. The sun
was sinking low, warning ~ that our
time was short, for with the lrst
coming Of twilight I would certainly
bs sought. II l failed to return to the
lower camp.
"You would question me. monsieur"
I asked beautifully. 1T wa for that
you led me heref"
"Yos," instantly aroused BY my
voics. but with eyes still scanning
the trail. And there b no time to
wastA. II I I'm to DO my part intelr-
gently. Ton must return below before
the sun disappcars. or Monsieur Cas-
slon might suspect ron had lost you::
way. Ton have sought me for assist.
aacA, counsel psrhapa, but this statn
Of Affairs has % taken ne BY surprise
that I do not think elsarly. <ou havu
Z plaAf"
Scarcely that monsieur. I wouli
ascertain the truth. and my only
means Of doing % = through Z cor
fesslon BY francois Oassioo. ART
CANT he 4. and coocslted, des1ninG
himself admired and envied By all.
especially my sex. He has ven dared
boast to me Of his victims. But there.
In lles his very weakness; I woul,
make him love me-"
He turned now. and looked search
tngly intD ny fAcs, - glimpse Of ,
amilo In The gray eyss.
NrArdon: / - not undsFUtand." -
mao gsavely. "Ysa esek his lover
~ hia RaHo1s . Eebuke. . V0oe
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-12-22
Told mel Howl have scarcely

held speech with anyone but the Al.
gonQuln chief since we took to the
water. Cassion has but given orders,
and Chevet 10 mum a. an oyster. |
endeavorsd to 6nd you In Montreal.
but you were safely locked behind
gray walls. That something was wrong
I felt convinced. yet what It might be
no one would tell me. I tried Ques-
tlonlng the pere, but he only shool;
his head and left me unanswered.
Tell me then, m~adenoiselle, by what
right docs this Cassion hold you as 9
captive7"
Ny lips trcmbled. and my eyes fell,
yet I must answer.
"IIe Is my husband, monsieur"
caught glimpse OF his face, pic.
turing surprise, incredulity. He drew
a sharp breath and I noted his hand
close tightly on the hllt of his knife.
Your husband! that cur. Surely
you do not jest7"
would that I did" I exclaimed.
losing all control in sudden wave Of
anger. mo, monsieur. 1t Is true"
And I told him swiftly the story OF
my enforced marriage.
And Hugo Chevet, your uncle7 Did
he remain silcnt7 make no protest7' p
he asked.
gavs . gesture OF despair.
"Hel Never did he even conceive
what occurred, until I told him later
on the river. Even now I doubt II
his sluggish brain has grasped the
truth. To him the alliance was an
honor. n opening to possible wealth
in the fur trade through Cassion's In
fuence with La Barre. He could per-
ceive nething else except his good luck
In thus Kidding hlmself Of the rare
Of . poor niece who had been Z sorry
burden"
but you explained to him."
II tried to, but only to regret the
effort. Giant 90 he Is physically. his
intellect IL that Of 4 big boy. All he
IAN conceive OF b revenge desire to
crush with his hands. He hates Cas-
sion, because tho man has robbed him
Of the use Of nay fathers money: but
for my position he cares nothing. To
his mind the wrong has all been done
TO him. ana | fear he will brood over
1t until he seeks revenge. II he does
he win ruin everything"
D'Artigny stood silent, evidently IN
thought, e%ndeavoring to grasp the
threads Of my talo.
"How did you attain the summit Of
this blufr he questioned at last.
"Yonder: there u . deer trail lead
Ing down."
And you fear Cassion may follow?'
He will likely become suspicious
II I am long absent, and either seek
me himself or send ono CT his men.
This II the frst msment Of freedom I
have experienced since We left Que
bee l hardly know how to behave
myself"
And we must guard Il from being
the last" he exclaimed, I note Of de-
termination and leadership in his voice.
There are questions l must ask, 50
that We may work together in har-
mony. but Cassion cal mover be al
lowed to suspect that We have CON-
~mun!cation. Let vi go forward to
the end Of the trail where you came
up; from there ~ can keep watch
below"
He still grasped my hand, and I had
no thought Of withdra wing 1t. To me
hs Wa . friend. loyal, Trustworthy.
the one alone to whom I could con
ida Together We clambercd over
tho rough rocks to where the narrow
cleft LED GewnWucA.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-12-22

Madame c&sslon, loathin0 the
husband who GOT her by fraud
and threat feels certain that
che has 4 true confsderate-an
xlty ready e do her bidding
In Rsns 0sAFtlony. but dlsap-
polntmsnt piles upon her. In
q crislo che learns she must
f1oht alene. AoW che reeelvss
@ win aoains4 ~ e6ds and get
rovenos d described In stirring
manner IN TILE lnstatlmonI
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-12-22

Leaning TAR cut grasping a branch
TO kesp from falling, I distinguished
tho canes at tAe upper landing, and the
Indians busily preparing camp. At
drst I NV nothing Of any white man.
but ~ gasing still when D'Artigny
Bmefged from some shadow and
stepped down beside the boat. I know
not what inst1nct prompted him to
turn and look up intently At the bluff
covering above. I scarcely compre-
hended either what swift impulse led
me 10 undo the R~eckcrchief at my
throat and hold It forth IN signal. An
instant no stared upward. shading his
eyes with one hand.
must have seemed . vision cling
ing thsrs against the sky, yet al at
oncs the truth burst upon him. and,
with 4 wave Of the arm, he sprang
up the low hank and Joined his In
dams. / could not hear what he said,
but win . single word hs left them
And disappearsd among the trees at
the foot Of - 1lu3.
He nu0t have scrambled straight up
ehs stsso fses q dc blum. FOR It could
have beoa scarcely more than Q min
- WASH I heard him crunching = pas
eags through tAo bushes, and then
NV him ensfgs above the edge. Cling
Nc - . trss umb. his eyes sought
eagerly TO locate me. and when I
stepped forward, h sprang erect and
bewed. jerking Ms hat from his head.
There was about hts action the en-
thusiasa Of Z bog. and his face glowed
nth An eagefDeos and delight which
Instantly broke down every barrier
oetwoen a.
You waved - ner" he exclaimed.
.You wished NJ b comsr'
"Y0." I ceufssDsd. swept from my
guard ~ III mthusiasm. " have
besa anxjsus = center Win you. and
TIL = ~ 1sN eppsgt1nty."
why I tAeag1e ron avoided me-"
- burnt fsgtA. IL y because I felt
- dat I have Kept away"
'IhGEo was aching else ] could 40
Ut pceeonA," exclaimed. gaining
oootrol evse ny voice - I spoke. my
oyegy movsmeut has been watched
blnee - lelt osebec: this u the arst
0oment I AavO been left alone-if.
on6eed, a. 0ow.s And I glanced
about 6s1btfully lnte the shadows Of
- forest
Ton t0as1ne y0u may have been
cGDeW0A Aeeo1 ~ whom1 Oassion! r
1lmeole - some emissary. Pers
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-12-22
0eapcration.

us dis high cost Of livin' wOrryin'
your" asked Meandering Mike.
ITS dr!vin' me Desperate" replied
Flooding Pete. TIN almost tempted
70 60 to work."
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-12-22
{TO BE CONT1NUDD.)
Liberal.

Liberal.
us your husband q very geneEOW
many"
Indeed be III You know thooo
cigars I gave him for his blrthdayt
Well. he smoked only one Of them hin
self and gave MI the fsse % ~
friends"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-12-22
CHAPTER xl.
W. Reach tho lake.

We Reach the Lake.
He was between me and the deer
trail, and enough Of daylight yet ~
NAMED to enable me to perceive the
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-12-22

Now that no hao his young
wife entirely alone on this hill,
do you believe that cemmlseion.
alre Cassion will break her viii
and assert HE pewer % hue
bandf Gan The elri thwart hint
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-12-22
Diplomatic.

Diplomatic.
"Nhy Is Doctor I1md.A - popu10
with his lady ~patientsf"
lie tells them al that tAey ~ ~
young to die"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-09
LIVING PICTURES WILL
BE SHOWN AT FESTIVAL
Committee i'm Charge OF Municipal
Christmas Tree Celebration Is
Finishing Details.

With the tree located and the
program very largely completed,
South Bends third annual Christ
mas tree celebration is rapidly TAX
ing shape. At a meeting of the pro-
gram committee at the high school
Friday, Miss Gena Thompson,
chairman Of dramatic and Miss Eff
fie Hartman, chairman Of music,
presented the outline of their plan
for the approval Of the general
committee. IL includes a series Of
living pictures portraying the events
attendant upon the coming of the
Christ Child with appropriate mu-
sic accompanying each picture. The
figures in the pictures will be posed
within a huge frame and the back
grounds will be achieved by means
Of color lights.
The choir boys of the st. James
Episcopal church are the first 10
volunteer their services TO assist in
the choral work for the Christmas
tree celebration. In a letter address
ed TO F. b. Barnes, recreation direc-
tor. they indicated their desire TO
cooperate.
All the churches have been re-
quested to contribute their choirs
for the occasion, to assist the mu-
nicipal chorus, which will be form
ed by the civic clubs. a rehearsal
Of all the singers who will par
ticipate in the choral work. but
more especially OF the sections from
the IS civic clubs, will be held al
the high school auditorium Monday
evening under the direction Of Miss
Hartman. The words OF the songs
will be thrown on a screen, both at
the rehearsals and at the celebra-
ton proper.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-09
SAYS INVESTIGATION OF
WIFE'S CONDUCT FAILURE
Carl Miller Sues TO Recover Money
Paid to- Have Former Mate
Swallowed.

Suit to recover money paid 20
have his former wife Swallowed by
detectives was brought in circuit
court Friday afternoon by Carl Mil
Ter against Rodney II. Bayless. a To-
cal attorney. John NJ. Weaver, a
Mishawaka detective, II. f. Weaver
and the Maryland Casualty Co. Mil
Ter claims that he paid sums
amounting to 1898 to secure evil
dence on which he could base a
suit for $4,000 against two South
Bend men for the alienation of the
affections Of his former wife.
Miller claims he first visited Bay
less on May 21, 1915, and paid him
$40 TO secure an investigation Of
the actions and conduct OF his eX-
wife. Later. he says, he went TO the
office of the detective agency and
was told that by paying more mon
ey the evidence for the alienation
suit could be secured. He sets out
i'm his complaint that this data was
not forthcoming and he asks for
$3.50
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-09
HIGH sCHOOL NoTEs.

The freshman class won the s.
prize offered 10y the federation of
charities as well as the theater par
~ given by Manager Rhodes of the
Lasalle theater for selling the most
books of tickets TO the theater. Half
Of the benefits of the sales VIII 90
20 the high school TO be added 10 it's
contribution TO the Good VIII Week
campaign Rivalry in the contest
was very keen between the different
classes and the freshmen won over
the seniors by but a small margin.
The second OF a series OF enter
tainmentS gwen 10y the sophomore
class was held Friday afternoon
when the class showed The Million
aire Kid" "A fve reel moving picture
at the school auditorium. The class
is attempting 10 raise money for the
purpose OF buying sweaters for
members OF the football team and
the money cleared from the show
Friday VIII he added 70 this fund.
The junior class sold eats" at
the south Bend-Niles game Friday
evening for the purpose of raising
money So as 10 be able TO send the
basketball team 10 the state basket
BAN tournament 10 be held either in
Lafayette or BLOOMINGTON in March.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-09
FEDERATION FUND is
PLACED AT S13,599.97
Fridays subscriptions Total 1852 80
Campaign Will be Continu-
ed Next Week.

The Good VIII Week fund has now
reached $13.59997. having been
further increased by the $5S2.3O
added by the solicitors who report
ed Friday. on account OF the in
clement weather a smaller number
of workers than usual was out, but
the days receipts were larger than
any day this week. having ben aug
mented by $3.50 received from the
sale of Lasalle theater ticket books
by students of the grammar school
II is hardly expected now that
$4,000 will be raised this week
but the campaign for funds will be
pushed as vigorously as ever next
week and il is hoped that several
thousand more dollars will be added
10 the total fund before il is brought
20 a close.
The highest number Of pledges
turned in Friday was Is which were
received by the members of the XII
wants club The seven other sOlic-
itors who reported were ]. b. Camp
bell. Mrs. c. +. Hansel. Mrs. c. NJ
r. Haeske. j. r. Haughton. W. o.
Davies and ID. L. Guilfoyle The to-
tai number of pledges received go
date is LII.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-09
SOUTH BEND GETS ITS
FIRST TIMELY SNOW
Early Morning Rain Changes in
Evening and "The Beautiful
Covers the Ground.

Real. for sure snow not the first.
but the most timely of the year, ar
rived last night. After several days
of Indian summer mildness inter
spersed with an occasional light
shower Old Man Winter got his cue
and stepped forth upon the stage.
Early in the day the weather was
warm. but wet. and late in the day
il was still wet. but not so warm.
During the afternoon hours the mer-
curry began sliding down the tube
and registered a minimum tempera-
ture of about SO degrees just after
supper.
The morning hours were featured
by intermittent rains which held the
thermometer around the SO mark.
Weather Recorder Swain said that
the snow has been due for several
days but was retarded in its ar
rival. He predicts more of it and
plenty of it.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-09
OFFICERS ARE ELECTED
Timothy Harstein Heads Harmony
Camp. WOOdmen of World.

Officers for the ensuing year we're
elected by Harmony camp, No. rs,
w .. W, at a meeting held last
night. Timothy Harstein being chOs-
EN- consul commanded. Edward
Beahm is the past consul command
er.
other officers named were: w. f.
Rupe. advisor lieutenant: Dr. f. G..
FreyermEth, clerk; William Horne.
banker: I. r. Macdonald, manager
for three years; J. Hudson, manager
for two years; +. +. Yaegley. escort;
y +. Elkins, inside watch; John
Erhafdt. outside sentry; William
Horne. deputy; Drs. Freyermuth and
Narier. physicians.
a class Of 10 was initiated at last
nights meeting and six applications
for mem bership were received.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-09
entertainment TO BE
GIVEN TO RAISE FUNDS
Money Will be Used 10 Purchase
Equipment for COquil-
lard school.

The social meeting of the Co
quillard Parent-Teachers' club Fri
day evening was featured by an en-
jOyable program of entertainment
and a large attendance, about 1875
being present.
The entertainment program in
cluded a piano solo by Dorothy lay
field, recitation by Wayne Barker,
several selections by the orchestra
of the First Methodist Episcopal
church under the direction of Mrs.
Dan Pyle, a reading by Mrs. w. c.
Wegner and social diversions OF var
ious kinds. Refreshments were
served. The business session was
very brief The principal topic of
discussion was an entertainment
which is planned to be presented
shortly after the holidays. the pro-
ceeds from which will be used 10
purchase NEEDED equipment at the
school
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-09
Another Note on
Submarines MAY
Be Sent Germany

WASHINGTON. Dec. g. - Definite
information as 10 the facts involved
in recent activities by German sub
marines has brought the situation
to a point where a new note to Ger
many, designed TO clear up any
doubt as 10 the Interpretation Of the
Berlin governments submarine
pledges to the United States, APP
pears TO be among the possibilities
OF the near future.
Pres't Wilson has given careful
attention 20 the evidence in the cases
of several Of the vessels recently at
tackled but has given no indication
of what his decision Will be. IL was
stated positively Friday that no
course had been decided upon, but
beyond this and a reiteration that
the American government had not
in any way changed its stand on the
submarine question, officials declined
TO make any comment.
The cases in the forefront of con-
sideration are those of the British
steamers Arabia and Marina, both
of which Germany contends were
believed TO be transports in the ma
val service of the allies. Durine
the day official information reached
the state department establishing the
fact that the Marina on which six
Americans were lost, was in no sense
a transport and an inquiry was ad-
dressed 10 Great Britain for infOr-
nation as TO the actual status Of the
Arabia
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-09
HAPPENINGS IN AND ABOUT TOWN

Third. Sunset Commander owner.
Mrs Collins
Orange female kitten-First.
FLUFFY Runles. owner. Mrs. Hood
Orange female. novice-First.
Magnetic Tunieric owner. ". @.
Barr. Second. queen Josephine;
owner. Mr.. Hood.
Orange tabby male kitten-First,
yellow Jacket: owner. Mrs. Graw-
bury Sunfower Ruff; owner. Mrs.
Christy Third. Red Cloud sun
Locks. owner. Mrs. J. Peters
orange tabby male. novice-Third.
Red cloud Jolly Robin; owner. Mrs.
j. Peters
Orange tabby male. open-Great
Eed Chief. owner. r. Sargent. Sec
ond. Red Cloud Jolly Robin; owner,
Mrs. J. Peters.
Orange tabby female-First Fisl
Flash; owner. Mrs GatchelI.
Brown tabby female. novice -
First. Foxy Brighteyes: owner. rs
tella Bowman.
Brown tabby female open-First,
Butterfly Lassie; owner, Mrs. Hir-
man. Second. Foxy Brighteyes:
owner. T.. Bowman.
Tortoise shell, open-First Lady
BrOche; owner. Mrs. Sargent
Odd-eyed white female-First
Genita Gywnne, owner. Mrs Hardy
Second. Lady Betty; owner. J. A.
Smith
Any other color tabby with white
First, Billie; owner Mrs. Pickrell.
Smoke-F'irst. Moky Wait; owner
Mrs. Thurstin.
Any other color with white. neu-
ter-First, Mutt; owner. Marie Place
second, Paderewski: owner. Mrs
Barter. Third Kitty; owner, Mrs
Patterson
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-09
STRIKE is UNAVOIDABLE
Sixty Thousand Garment Workers
Are Expected to Go Out.

NEW YORK, Dec. "a strike
involving not less than $4,000 gar
ment workers in this city within a
few days. was considered unavOid-
able Friday night after unsuccessful
conferences during the day between
representatives Of the Amalgamated
Clothing Workers OF America and
the contractors who manufacture
mems clothing. The date for call
ing out the workers. il was an
nounced rests with a strike COM
mittee Of seven. Neither side show
ed any inclination Friday night 70
yield. The union leaders contend
that the speeding up" system in
the shops has taken more energy
from the workers and that as much
work is done now in As hours as
was done before in 81 hours
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-09
J.B. MILLER WILL LEAVE
7. M. FOR COLLEGE PLACE
Association Physical Director Ac-
cepts Same Position at Wooster,
Ohio. School

j. 2. Miller who for the past
nine years has had charge OF the
physical department of the local Y.
VI. - A, will leave the association
the first Of the year 10 become the
director of physical education of
Wooster college at Wooster. O.
In his new position. Mr. Miller
viii devote his efforts 20 gymnasium
instruction and will have no part i'm
the coaching of the athletic teams
Of the college. unless il be with the
track team. Mr.. Miller was recon-
mended for the position by the ath-
letic committee of Wooster college
after an investigation and endorse
ment by the board of trustees.
Mr. Miller has been the head OF
the physical department since the
establishment of the association in
it's present building and during this
time he has built up the department
considerably. Due to the remarkable
growth of the work it was neces-
sary to erect new gymnasium,
which has just been completed.
other activities in the physical line
such as the Commercial Basketball
league and the Mems NOlleyball
league were organized by Mr. Mil
Ter. lie was also the treasurer of
the National y. NJ G.. A Physical
Directors association of America.
c. A. Cooper, former assistant
physical director at the association
under Mr.. Miller, and the present
boys work director, will take charge
Of the position left vacant ny Mr..
Miller. He will be assisted in his
work by Wallace MacKelvey. who
has been the assistant to Mr. Mil
1ar
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-09
Villa Required
Business Men to
Raise Large Sums

Ell PASO, Tex. Dec 9-Francis-
co Villa forced foreign and native
merchants of Chihuahua City TO
raise for him a sum estimated of
$4,000 after he entered the state
capital. refugees and letters receiv-
ed from that city Friday stated.
Jose Bovio, an Italian. who was
ordered by Villa TO notify the mer-
chants 70 meet him and arrange
the forced loan, said Villa offered
Carlos Ketelsen, the German vice
consul, a special train 10 send his
cOuntrymen 70 the border
Bovio said Villa got 20 cannon
with some shells and a quantity of
small arms and ammunition. He
said Villa left Chihuahua City hur-
riedly after hearing OF Gen. Muir
guia's defeat OF Villa forces at
Mapula
He estimated at least 500 soldiers
were killed during the battle and
that many soldiers Of the de facto
government, We're executed after the
evacuation. BOvio said Laurence
Holguin. the mayor of the city. was
killed by mistake. At least Villa
sent a message 10 Holguin's widow
telling her Holguin had been shot
without his knowledge or consent,
Bovio said.
A letter received by a foreign
refugee from Chihuahua City Fri
day confirmed the report OF Villas
forced loan. This letter said Gen.
Trevino defended the city as long as
possible in the hopes that Gen. Muir
guia would arrive from the south
with ammunition