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The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1921-10-13
THE WOMAN OF MISFORTUNE.

THE loves OF Marion Delorme all
i seemed TO end in misfortune. She
was devotedly attached to Cling Mars
that brilliant young figure introduced
at the court Of Louis XIII by the
great Richelieu. Cling Mars distip-
guished himself at the siege of Arras
in 1910 and Immediately felt himself
fitted for high command. He had be-
come a favorite of the king and a
notable of the day. Richelieu either
believed that Cinq Mars was untitled
to command or else found his rising
star a peril to himself. So he opposed
the granting of the young mans
wishes. Louis temporized. and Cinq
Mars talked rashly of overthrowing the
| cardinal. Then he did something much
worse, negotiating with Spain to fur
ther his conspiracy. Richelieu exposed
him and he was executed at the prema-
ture age of Twenty-Five
His death plunged Marion into grief.
But soon she reappeared In that half
world just below the court. Her salon
became one Of the centers of Partisan
life. She had Il succession OF lovers,
even including Richelleu, it WINS said.
But each time misfortune attended her.
Then came the death of the cardinal
and the rise to power OF Mazarin, also
cardinal and first minister of France.
And not long afterward civil struggle
began which was known as the Fronde.
Many OF the leaders were reputed to
gather mt the house of Marion. That
meant more misfortune. Mazarin sent
TO have her arrested. But suddenly she
died and the cardinal was frustrated.
Now that is the story which history
tells about Marion Delorme But there
is another and far stranger story
which has many indications of truth.
According to this account she did not
die at the dramatic moment history
records. but q dead woman resembling
her was laid out for public inspection
and duly buried. Then, the story runs,
Marion resumed her career i'm other
lands, finally returning to Paris for
an old age spent in misery. One ac-
count holds that she lived until 17O6,
dying at the age of ninety-three after
living through one of the most event
full centuries that history has known.
II these stories be true, what strange
thoughts must have been those OF
Marion, in her old age. looking back
upon the time of her youth when she
consorted with Cling Mars, the kings
ministers, and the most powerful fg.
ures Of the day.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1921-10-13
Radium and Beauty.

The marvellous discovery of the won.
derful effects OF Radium when applied
to the skin, has astonished the world.
RADIOR FACE CREAMS contain
enough Radium to impart that soft
bloom and velvety texture, which
make perfect complexion. RADIOR
FACE CREAMS cost s5c and $I5O
per jar. On sale at leading drug
stores, or write rs direct.-Radior
Company of London, 1476 Broadway,
New observation-disclosures
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1921-10-13
THE TRUE" LOVE OF LOUIS XIV.

|WHEN rumor linked the name Of
w Louis XIV with Henrietta. the
newly welded wife OF his brother,
the king cast about for means Of
continuing his attentions to her.
which would at the same time silence
the voice of criticism. Historians Of
his day assert that he and his sister
in-law decided Louis should felgn an
affection for her maid of honor, which
would enable him often to be near
the real object OF his regard.
This maid Of honor was a slender
girl OF sweet face and fine blood. Con.
trary to the usual conception Of the
vampire. she was blond, with nilk-
white skin. and almost childish ways.
But the heart of Louise de la VALERIE
was that Of a woman. and the king
soon found that the tender things he
whispered In her ear came from his
own heart. He turned from Henrietta,
whom he had loved for the moment,
To burning passion for Louise. This
was said TO have been the only genu-
Inc love of LA Grande MonarQue."
Marin Theresa. royal daughter Of
Spain and the Queen of Louis. was in
furiated at Louise. But the plans Of
the queen and other enemies of the
kings favorite did not prevail In
stead the kings passion grew deeper
When Fouquet, his great minister.
joined the enemies Of the girl. Louis
brought about his downfall and thrust
him into prison. That was an object
lesson which needed no second teach
Ing. Louise was the real power be-
hind the throne.
Louis seems TO have been devoted
to La Valliere for long while. She
became the mother Of four children
by him, one of whom was recognized
as his own daughter and made the
Duchess Of Blois. After the death Of
Anne OF Austria. mother Of Louis, he
became holder and forced his queen
to attend church beside Louise. Such
conspicuous attentions were not the
choice Of Louise, according to all OBJ
servers. She was content to rule In
a different way, quietly. without :: how.
But even kings love Is not thing
to last forever and Louis began to
tire OF La VALERIE. He was just COM
ing under the influence of Madame
de Montespan, his second mistress,
and Louise attempted TO leave court.
She was compelled TO return and for
while to share the same apartment
with her rival. She secretly left court
second time and again was brought
back. But Louis no doubt became
thoroughly tired Of her whims and
may have accepted with some relief
her plea to enter convent. This she
did In 1874. after u eventful years
as the kings mistress. There she
lived until ITO. engaged In pious
works and memories Of her former al.
most regal station.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1921-10-13
Wanted to Fight Wildcats.

William M. Knight addressed a
crowd Of negroes on the circus
grounds at Louisville.
He described himself as an IAN
nlhilator' and "killer," and offered
10 do combat with all the wildcats In
the circus menagerie, predicting a
direful outcome for the wildcats.
Furthermore. he challenged anyone
in his audience to gainsay that he
was the "gamest gamecock" on those
grounds. Copious draughts Of witch
hazel, he said. had made him what
lac was, and he was about to expound
further on the rejuvenating effects Of
that beverage when q policeman took
him away on charges OF drunkenness
and disorderly conduct-Louisville
Oourier-Journal.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1921-10-13
Forcefui.

Terence said Mrs. Mulcahey, who
had been dipping into Shakespeare,
"this writer says there do be sermons
in stones"
'Oi dlnnaw about that" replied Ter
ence cautiously, but many's the tonne
Orve known a brickbat to hould a
folne argymint Boston Transcript.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1921-10-13
Colau to the Root.

The Anglo-Amerlcsn Congress OF
Historians are OF the opinion that Eng
lish history textbooks are warped by
prejudice. There Is some talk Of his
tory being abolished.-London Punch.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1921-10-13
imno.sans 10 Mothers
DINING In Midalr.

An airplane Is under construction
In London which will be equipped with
kitchen and dining room for the ac-
commodation of fifty passengers. The
cooking will be done by electricity.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1921-10-13

Doyou regularly antici-
pate a refreshing sleep2
Or do you dread going to
bed, only to stare, sleep
less, at the walls2 The
difference between sleep
ing and staring Is simply
a matter Of nerves.
When your nervous
system is in a sound con-
dition, you are certain to
sleep well. But when
your nerves are worn out
and beyond your control,
your rest is broken and
your awakening leaves
you languid and irritable.
Doctors know that
much of the nerve dis
orders result from tea
and coffee drinking. The
drugs in these drinks
over-stimulate, oftencaus-
ing the serious ills which
result from disturbing the
regular bodilyfunctions. 1t
10 for your health's sake
that many doctors now
say you should quit tea
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1921-10-13
''VAMPS" WHO MADE HISTORY
By JAMES c. YOUNG.
20 BY Mcclure Newspaper syndicste)

stroying even the last vestige of those
who had committed terrible deeds. So
the pretty Marquise with the innocent
air fulfilled her dark role In history.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1921-10-13
cu,icura Comforts Baby's skin

Cuticura Comforts Baby's Skin
When red, rough and itching with hot
baths Of Cuticura Soap and touches Of
Cuticura Ointment. Also make use
now and then Of that exquisitely scent
ed busting powder, Cuticura Talcum,
one Of the indispensable Cuticura
Toilet Trio.-Advertisem
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1921-10-13

When a woman discloses n secret
1t is always with telling effect.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1921-10-13

New York state has about 5000
miles of improved highways.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1921-10-13
Mutual.

Revenue Officer-I don't know what
to make Of II.
Home Brewer didn't either.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1921-10-13
The Flavor Lasts
Defined.

Knicker-What Is a cellar?
Bocker--A brick pocket.-New York
Herald.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1921-10-13
The DAYS of Lona 400.

he DAYS OF Long ago.
North-Poor Jack Is about down
and out.
West-But he was a wonderful
toastmasterl
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1921-10-13
DO You Look FoySUard To q
Good Nights Rest?

and coffee. Drink Postum,
the delicious meal-time
beverage insteadl In fla
vor it is much like coffee.
Postum is fundamen-
tally a nerve strengthened
because it let's you get
sound, restful sleep.
Postumisask ilfully-made
cereal beverage, and the
secret of its popularity Is
its protection to health
and its delicious favor.
Ask your grocer for
Postum. Drink this hot,
refreshing beverage in
place OF tea or coffee for
10 days and see what a
wonderful difference il
will make m the way you
feel.
Postum comes In two
forms: Instant Postum lin tins)
made instantly In the cup by
the addition of boiling water.
Postum Cereal (in packages Of
larger bulk, for those who pre-
fer to make the drink while the
meal Ia being prepared) made
by boiling for 20 minutes.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1921-10-13

Hermit crabs inhabit the vacant
SHELLS Of mollusca.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-19
sHRINEs AND THE PEOPLE.

The movement TO make Mount Yer
non free to the thousands who take the
pilgrimage to the tomb of Washington
is gaining impetus. Since the Post set
forth the conditions many leaders in
patriotic and civic organizations have
gone on record in favor Of abolishing
the admission fee now charged before
one can gain access to the home of the
Father Of His Country.
Sentiment is fast crystaliizing in favor
of the United States taking over the
property and maintaining il. There is
no criticism of the manner in which the
women regents have administered their
trust They have done noble and self
sacrificing work. But the feeling will
not down that the tomb OF Washington
is a national shrine and as such is the
property of the public and must be ac-
cessible to all Americans at all times and
without charge.
This cannot be brought about as long
as the present Mount Vernon system
holds. Hence it ultimately must make
way for government ownership. Action
with this end in view may be expected of
Congress before long. A joint resolu-
ton that would put the home and tomb
of Washington under the ownership Of
the people was introduced in the House
Thursday. IL will receive the support
of many members of both houses for
their constituents viii be almost SOL
idly behind II. National shrines must
belong TO the people. Washington Post
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-19

Rome, Venice. and Florence played In
history. they can secure ample informa-
ton at the public library. The public
now is Interested in everyday problems.
and not ancient history.
We hope that when Thomas II. Bay
ard. the Democratic candidate for
mayor, takes the stump. that he Will
adopt a businessliho attitude toward
WiiminEton's municipal problems. and
that he will pay no attention to past
glorics of Rome. Venice and Florence.
We are interested only In Wilmington.
We believe that Mr.. Bayard will de-
vote himself strictly TO discussion OF
this city's problems. and that he Will
offer his solutions to them, without
dragging In by the tail some old-world
municipality. We want less demagog-
uery and more business In our mu-
nicipal administration.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-19
A TRAGEDY OF SURGERY.

IL is said that s. Pierre ~. BerEeron
Of Philadelphia. when he pricked his
finger while operating two weeks ago
on a pleural pneumonia patient. paused
10 remark, This is the last Of me- and
then went on with the business In hand.
The surgeon breathed his last on We'd
uesday morning as q result of the in
lection. while the patient. who knows
nothing of the tragedy. is on the way
TO fun recovery.
In all the tributes laid at the feet of
members of the medical calling emphasis
has been laid on the matter-of-fact phil
osophy with which the professional man
regards the perils that are incidental
TO the days work.
People are inclined to forget this when
they regard the hard-worked country
practitioner or the busy specialist as
a sort OF effective machine. without
the. ordinary weaknesses of human
nature.
II all comes back to simple devotion
10 the case. This was never indicated
better than in the story of Daudet, where
a doctor knows so much about the
heart of his patient. because he knows
that he will die Of angina pectoris him.
self some day.
But TO forget himself, in the spirit of
the Hippoeratic oath, in plague and
pestilence. on the field of battle and
in the quiet of the operating room. is
the habitnal practice of him who is
truly called to the care of his fellow
men.--Baltimore American.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-19
THE MIRROR OF
PUBLIC OPINION

You've only turned In fifty lire. Where s
the rest7" And that makes trouble in
the ancient and honorable" fraternity.
The moral. as the spectators remind the
public, lis that alleged honest people
should be more delicate
The attitude OF the Pickpockets As
ISOLATION is that Of a sidewalk merchant
who sold what were called canaries. He
was indignant one day az a dishonest
patron. Said he. Il spent half an hour
painting an English sparrow to look
Ike canary, and that man had the
nerve 70 give me a counterfeit half
dollar for itl'
Evidently the public OF Genoa has no
heart for poor men who have under
taken 70 eaualize the distribution of
property. raising the INDECENT and re-
ducing the afffuent 20 a democratic
fiscal level. OF what use is il to be-
come an expert in thievery il ones
sleight-of- hand and science are to be
set at nought By those who bear false
witness as TO the proceeds of the piifer-
ing? 1t will be OF little avail to build
up great reputation as pickpocket
If your victim tells the authorities that
some new-fledged upstart stole ten
times as much as you did. No wonder
the light-fingered gentry Of Genoa are
irate at this want of perception on the
part Of their constituency hiladel-
phia Ledger.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-19
Two EMINENT AMERICANS PASS.

The nation loses two Of its great men
in the passing of Franklin X. Lane.
former Secretary OF the Interior in Presi-
dent Wilson's Cabinet. and Edward
Douglass White. chief Justice OF the
United States Supreme Court.
Both men were eminent in their
respective fields: both labored long and
diligently for the public welfare: the
merits Of each had been recognized by
the nations citizens. irrespective. OF
party. And il may be said that both
literally gave their lives for their coun-
try.
II was his strenuous war activities
which shattered the health OF Mr.. Lane.
and caused him to resign his Cabinet
post. It was Chief Justice Whites
determination to attend to his duty
while in nl-health which caused his
decline.
Each man was distinguished in his
particular niche in national life. Al
though the service which each rendered
was dissimilar. yet there was a SINH
larity of devotion to the public's well
fare and loyalty TO the country even
under Deaths shadow. Truly, they
were men deserving TO be called great.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-19
INVESTED
CAPI T IL
From The Nov York Times.

In 1921 we get decision under the
excess profits tax law Of 1917, and
there are other decisions to follow
under laws both earlier and later. for
the tax collectors are years behind In
their duties.
1t ia commonly said that the La Belle
Iron Work caae decides what capital
increase Is taxable. 1t In more nccu-
ratio to say that tho decision In regard
ing what capital is exempt from taxa
ton under the Income and profits tax
law. The company claimed exemption
from taxation by including increase
of capital value among deductions all
lowed for Invested capital The de-
cision turned on the definition OF 'in-
vested" If the capital increase had
been the result of Investment. Il would
have afforded d basis for deduction
under the income and profits statute.
stock dividend was declared. und the
company claimed TINT the exchange Of
The old shares for the new shares reps
resenting tho increased capital value
was investment. An average of stock
dividends would be around 100000. 900
annually. But within q few months
there had been s7s4.125,a32 Of stock
dividends, according To an incomplete
list. The Treasury had reason to con-
slider the question one OF unusual inn
portancc.
The ore land represented by the capt.
tai stock issue of 1919 was bought In
1904 for $4,000. and in 1917 had In
creased In value To $4,000, 900, on which
the company claimed the normal ex-
eniption of per cent. Tho Treasury
disputed this, and collected an nddi-
tional tax OF si.osi 900, which the com
pany brought suit 10 recover. IN
shortest stat~-aent, the decision is that
the sum which the ore lands cost was
the amount Invested" and that the in
erement of value was not earned sur
plus or undivided profits which the
owners of the shares could realize by
sale. The exchange Of old shares for
new represented no now money paid
IN, and there was no conversion of
wealth from one form To another rep
resenting anything like market reaii-
zation. Accordingly. the company was
not allowed TO increase its invested
capital by the amount of the shares
representing the increased value OF its
ore land.
Considerable ar the ifnportance of
the case Is, thsrc are limitations I'm
practice Il not In principle. Not all
stock dividends represent increment of
value, and increment of value by In
creased capital expenditure il not in
cluded in the case at all. The court
intimated that If the cost of develop
ment work had been claimed as capi-
tai invested. 1t would have been ni~
lowed, but no such claim was made.
The case is not like that OF capital
Invested in cattle. which increase in
number and value by natural means.
Nor is It like that of money spent In
buildings, an actual creation of values
by cash paid out. Nor yet Is IL capi-
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-19
OUR INTEREST IN PREPARATIONS.

Germany has announced that she In
prepared to make her first reparations
payment, and has given the assurance
that the remaining sums will be forth
coming on the dates specified. The Inst
statement may be taken with a grain OF
salt. From time to time the Allies will
have to use threats of force in order TO
wiring the indemnities from her. unless
the ieoparf's spots have changed over
night. However. payment In part of
her obligations will have beneficent
effect upon business the world over.
The fact that Germany can afford TO
beSin payment is her confession that
she is rehabilitating her industrial life.
The sums which she hands over will
be used in reconstruction work in the
hands of the Allies. This means that
the demand for goods---Amcrican goods
---will become stronger. and that the
purchasers viii have Mt least some
money with which to met their obiiga-
tions.
In a certain sense. America is vi
tally interested in those reparations pay
ments. apart from the idea of mere jus
tice. Our own business conditions are
fundamentally sound. We are on the
up grade in that respect. But we have
a surplus of products. and surplus
Of producing possibilities. We cannot
absorb all of tho goods which we create.
and therefore today we have over s.ooo,-
900 workers idle.
The one solution for our own prob
lem is the expectation OF our surplus
products. But this cannot be done un-
less other nations carr pay in gold. or
can exchange with rs. Long term cred
its are unwise because of the unstable
political and economic conditions
abroad. But now that Germany Is re-
hahilitating herself. and therefore is
aiding In the rehabilitation OF the lands
which she ravaEed. we may expect bet
ter foreign conditions. (which of course
win be reflected in our exports. To a
certain extent these exports give us our
national profits. Without them We do
business mainly on cost. Sterilization
OF Europe means prosperity in America.
on the first condition.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-19

ment. In a democracy 1t is the flag
which lis the symbol of the majesty OF
government. In monarchics 1t Is man.
But that man has little moro power In
your average democracy today than
the silent. but beautiful piece OF bunt-
Ing which wo venerate because of the
things for which 1t stands. The man
wears q crown on court occasions; no
acts as symbol. but nothing more.
Having little. IL any authority In poll
Tics. he no longer even sets tho style
in such an unimportant matter as
dancing. Lefty Jimmie. Yaller Mol.
and Sporty May have even uaurped
that last prerol tive from him =.
Pity the poor princclingsl
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-19
AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS.

The Delaware Safety Council reports
that between April Is and April so
there were IL automobile accidents in
the State. Il OF them occurring in will
mington. OF the latter in six instances
persons were injured, and in the remain
ing property damage resulted. This is
a high percentage, when one remem-
bered the population of our city. There
is only one remedy for such a oondi-
tion--stricter observance of all traffic
laws on the part of both drivers and
pedestrians, more careful handling of
cars. and strict enforcement of tire
law at all times, with no favoritism
shown. We have too many automo-
bile accidents in Delaware.