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S"lt' tfMBSlWlWJ -<^Äcr€i>nipiled by WniRMacKrni< Synopsis of Preceding Chapters. James Adams, graduate ot West Point and European representative of American mauu- taclurar., ta In Paris at the outbreak of the r rencn-German war. He engages In a balloon reconnoUsauce tor the French, and narrowly escapes capture. His balloon Is wrecked nt the Chateau Lagunay In northern France. He la rescued and nursed by Count Lagunay’s daugh« ter. Ateuee, with whom he falls tn love. The German army advances and takes possession of the chateau. Adams flghta a German colonel h ho ^“suited Almee, and Is thrown to the SP°f by the Kaiser, with whom he Is acquainted. He is Impressed Into the German army engages Hn1111 ambush of a French column, and later kills the German colonel, Griesman. who has arrested Almee for alleged complicity In the escape of a French spy. After terrific fighting agdnrt the French, Adams Is picked up by a French air-ship and blown out to sea, where he observes the great naval battle in which both fleets are annihilated by strange and terrible Implements of war. He then sets sail tn his air- Uk“ ta£ugs CHAPTER VIII. As I have stated, now the great naval battle was over, my objective was Bethel, and my sweetheart Almee. But It was not easy to sail at an elevation of a thousand yards over strange country and pick out from a hundred villages a particular one which has been visited but a single time. Bethel, as I remembered It, could be distin guished by Its great monastery. Yet, even with a striking landmark to go by, dark ness came upon me and I was still cruising about, using my glass In vain. With morning I resumed my scrutiny of the panorama below me, and late In the forenoon discovered the monastery. I se lected a broad field close by, and slowly settled to earth. Having passed several times over the vil lage I was the object of much attention, and when I landed the villagers and field workers flocked to see the ship. They were a rough, heavy-browed class, and at sight ot my German uniform there was much mur muring. I caught the word "spy" several times. They hemmed me In. the crowd Increasing In numbers. Some became much excited, gesticulating, and babbling In pro vincial French. I was entirely unarmed, an I could have stood for a minute against Buch a horde. Apprehensive of Injury from the angry Frenchmen, who were evidently not In gently and tn my best French. “Your taw gives even a criminal a heap ing. sir, I am an American, though my uniform speaks to the contrary. I alighted from my air-ship but a few minutes since, and was Immediately attacked by this mob In the appurent belief that I am a German spy. Consider for a moment what possible object a spy might have In landing In this region, where there are neither troops nor fortifications. Mademoiselle speaks truly— I am even more than her lover, I am her fiance, accepted by the Count Lagunay. Surely I may claim right to courtesy from bls brother.” But my speech had little effect, unless to Increase his anger. His eyes blazed up again. "Lies, lies all," he exclaimed. "I tell you I will not have you In my house." He came toward me threateningly. I shrugged my shoulders. "Very good. I will go." I started toward the door, but Almee clung to me, the tears running down her cheeks. Piteously Bhe pleaded with her uncle, but to no avail. He stormed up and down the room, cursing the Germans and all their kin. Then Aimee’s face set in that womanly deteKnlnatlon she showed In criti cal moments. Taking my band she led me Into the ball, and thence to the rear door, where an extensive garden stretched away to a thickly wooded hill. Her uncle stood some distance behind, watching us curi ously. “Across yonder hill yon will find a road that will take you to the railroad station.” Her voice rang out clearly. She was not afraid to show her colors. “Though you are shamefully treated here you are no less my own. Soon 1 shall be back at Lagunay. and my father and I will wel come you there. Good bye, my love.” She put her Ups to mine. Then in a quick whisper: "Hide In the woods until night. Come to the gate and you will find a suit of clothes and money. You can not travel In these.” I pressed her hand, slipped away through the garden, out of the gate and so to the shelter of the woods. Late that night, feeling like a kicked dog. I slunk through the darkness to the buck gate. There on the ground I found a suit of clothes and a hat—probably taken from her cousin’s closet (for she had two male cousins who were officers In the French army). 1 removed my soiled and worn uniform, and In a few minutes was a fairly decent French gentleman. In a pocket of the coat I found a purse con taining money (which I did not need) and a folded paper, which I took to be a note by her maid bearing a bundle of clothet. I took my dear one in my arms, covering her lovely face with kisses. Then we hurried to the carriage. But though love will always And a way, as runs the old song, the cherub Is some time« balked. Before we could enter our carriage we observed bright lights In the windows of the chateau, and heard shouts aud the sound of wheels In the stable yard. It was evident that the uncle bad somehow learned of the elopement. Almee was terrified. She Informed me that her two cousins had but the day before re turned from the army, and were loud tu their abuse of the German officer who had won her affections. Her life had been a burden since my visit. We applied the whip, Fleischmann driv ing, with me at his side, while Almee and the maid sat behiud. The road was smooth and for some miles we pushed <ti without sign of pursuit. The night had been dark, but now the heavy clouds broke away, and we went oo through the brilliant moon light It was nearing dawn when I heard the sound of hoof-beats behind us, and later the shouts of our pursuers, urging their horses. Our team was no match for theirs. I saw that we must face the music and have it out on the road. Fleischmann had his own plans, however. As the pursuing teain drew closer he gave me the lines. “I will attend to the garlic-eaters,” he said quietly. I may need your help; but be ready to drive on without me when I give the word. The dashing team passed us and stopped. Three men leaped from the carriage. Aimee’s uncle, whom I recognized by his height, grasped the bridles of our horses, while the two cousins ran toward us. As they came up Fleischmann stepped to the ground. Smash! Smash! I hear terrific impact of his great fist3 In their faces. They went down In a heap. One was stunned; the other scrambled to his feet and rushed wildly at Fleischmann with an oath, while the tall uncle, per ceiving need of his assistance, advanced brandishing a huge sword. He was beside himself with rage. “Thieves! Robbers! Murderers.’” he snarled. At the time it was tragic; now, as I recall the Incident, I laugh. Fleischmann was so cool, so resourceful, so mighty. He picked up the cousin, (a rather small man) with both hands, lifted him high In the air, and brought him down with ter rible force upon the uncle’s head. There was a shriek of pain, a heavy groan, and they went down together In the dust, “Drive on” roared Fleischmann, and I whipped the horses Into a gallop. A minute later I heard the steady beat of hoofs behind us, and Fleischmann appeared, smiling good naturedfy and mounted on one of the carriage horses. He had cut the traces, and turned the other horse loose, thus effectually stopping the pursuit. Almee had nearly fainted with fright; but under the care of her maid she soon regained her composure, and we drove on leisurely without fear of further In terruption. Shortly after dawn we stopped at a small town, breakfasted, and after con sultation decided to leave the team and take the train for Paris. At the station another surprise awaited us. As the train from the south rolled in, a dignified and handsomely uniformed French officer came from one of the wait ing rooms. Almee rushed toward him with a cry of delight. It was her father, the Count Lagunay, whom we had not seen “I WAS THE OBJECT OF MUCH ATTENTION.” love With the German soldiery, I thought to enter the ship and depart. But my first movement was interpreted. With a shout the crowd rushed in, brandishing pitch forks, scythes, and clubs, and in a frenzy of rage fell upon mv fine ship and fairly tore her to pieces. So Intent were they on completing this piece of destruction that . .t tent Ion was distracted from me, and I turned and ran across the field, followed a moment later by the whole mob, streaming after ine and shouting “Spy, spy. Catch him.” I felt a coT7ard, yet there was no alternative. It was flight, Ignominious though It be, or death, and I dashed across the meadow, bounded over a low fence into th« road, and fled for «belter—anywhere. Having a good start I bad gained somewhat on my pursuers, and after running a few hundred yards I struck the main road at the very corner where stood the chateau in which lived Aimee’s cousins. I recog nized tbe place Immediately, aud with a des perate hope, like that of a hunted hare, darted lntothe gateand through the grounds, the rabble surging after me. Straight up the broad drive I ran, through the front door, which stood open, and Into the draw ing room, where I sank upon a couch. The next moment a woman entered tbe room I heard the swish of her skirts and her light footstep. I looked up. It was Almee. For a brief period she did not recognize me. With wide open eyes, her hand on her heart, breathing rapidly, she stood_ a“a listened to the jeers of the enraged assem blage. She was dressed In blue and white, the «ame gown she wore when I first saw her. Again she was my angel I arose and held out my arms. Almee, 1 That I was disheveled, Eh^Y, hatless, unshaven, made no difference to this girl. With a little cry of recognition s!be fan ti> me, drew me down upon the couch, and put her face to mine. . •h* whlsDered. “My lion-hearted Janile. I heard that you were dead. I thought I bad '°Fof a"brief minute I held her close Xn ThV"h^ enter my „grounds? Back, 1 » J the anget of their over-lord. I dr«” a ‘i^n'an -^r ”” «.¿J®¡Az- ••He 1« my k™;- ’Jf. p I .ball de- from Almee. I kissed It and put It next my heart. Then with renewed courage I struck out for the station. Two hours later I was on the midnight express for Paris. At the first opportunity I took out Ahnee’s note. It was a tender little epistle, full of love and protestations of loyalty. She gave me the address of an Intimate girl friend In Paris through whom I could send letters, an opportunity of which I took daily advantage during the next ten days. . , _ Reaching Paris early In the morning I made my way to my old rooms, took a hath (the first in many days) and donned familiar and well-fitting clothes. The de light of being back In my old haunts, away from strife and danger, was inexpress ible, though I longed to have Almee with me. From the newspapers I found that an armistice had been declared close on the heels of the great land and sea battles. President Roosevelt and King Edward were making strenuous effort» toward peace, and prospects were favorable. The Germans had withdrawn into Lorraine. Tbe Kaiser was in Berlin. That night I returned to the club, and was cordially welcomed by my old asHO- elates. Brangers was at work on his famous statue—the dying Generalissimo, though no Generalissimo had been close enough to the fighting line to get even scratched; Ouvrard had loaned the Gov ernment ten million francs (at a fair Inter est): Mongerval professed to be in hourly expectation of a summons to membership In the Peace Commission. All tongues were clattering with tbe glorious «uccew of the French arms, though for the life of me I could not see that either side had gained the least advantage. I told the story of my reconnnUsance, of the death of Martini And Rechere, of mv capture by the Germans, and my compulsory service In th* Hussar«, omitting reference to my participation in the actnal fighting. We talked for hours, ate, slept, and talked again. _ , . . _ . I had been In Parts a week when Latour appeared, fresh from London, where the Peace Commissioners were wrangling over term«. He regarded me coldly at first, but warmed up when I told him how I had pleaded for hla Ilf*, and how my sweet- heart's carriage had been the means of h,Let^?rPa’l*> brought new« of the arrival tn Parla of a batch of German primers, captured at Montepeller. With a sudden hope In my heart I left the party aa soon as possible and hunted up the barracks when- the prisoner» were quartered. As I had vaguely expected Fleischmann was among them, sullen and disheartened but «■ell He was overjoyed to see me, thlnk- Sg me dead- I found little difficulty In securing hla release through my friend. Captain Mnnbourg. and took him to mv rooms, where I summoned a tailor and made Flelachmann into a Frenchman a* Lowen berg bad lorg before turned me Im to a German hussar Then I him • Plan In which be Joined heartily, it was nothing less than an expedition tn lUb“ sn" «'■'“"Y AlmW‘ fro,n “ La*?»« irtTnlght we left Pari, and In rt. morula« were _Jt B-'b-l I had P~- ••Tour X” rn*n • b**"L *DA,rlt Trt*’n lever Fwo’ldKt be recognized as the Oerman r- Indeed! A German •vy.-,,h.;a\,"7'ou the -f I XefWU leaving Paris 1 had sent a Whut da you m««n. girl . Have y Mflug her of ■» »»««. W» frontary to tell “• 'hl r ^mr»d a team-two half atorsdl horse« hate at me "O«t with yon . I.mherlng «¿ri.«». the b~t frat of my sight., I ,nd ,t,M. aff-rded-and at m dnlghV leaving teeth my roof. He advances carriage In a nearby ^2^*« Almee roughly by the arm. . k of tbe chateau. Tbe^ pre« rraniKj ne since the day before the Invasion, told us that peace had been declared, , lie _____ ____________ _ Bethel, ______ was journeying north to j after Almee, aud had stopped overnight_ for a rest. He welcomed me cordially, and hear lug the story of our elopement and my ing treatment at the hands of his brother, de cided not to go to Bethel, but to return with us to Paris. A week later the belle rang sweetly In the tower of the historic Church of the Madeleine, and in the presence of my good friends, with Fleischmann as best man, I led my Almee to tbe altar. The Chateau Laguuay, rehabilitated, stands In stately grace amid the trees on the banks of the Meuse. Almee Is sweeter and lovelier than ever. Here we spend part of our leisure, taking occasional business trips to America. Fleischmann Is with us always; Latour and my club friends come often to spend ft holiday. Germany and France are friends through the Influence of our great Roosevelt. In our abode of peace and happiness the beat of drums and the clash of swords Is forgotten. Life Is sweet Indeed after the conflict. THE END. Jfrs. Jennie C, Taylor, The Increase In ths number of women engaged In the banking business Is very noticeable, espec- lally in the middle West, and, so far as known, not one woman entrusts*! with a .-sponsible bank position has failed or betrayed the confidence refemed In her. One of the most successful of these banker women Is Mrs. Jennie C. Taylor, prin cipal owner and manager of the Bank of Melvin. Indian Territory. It Is Hflld that Mrs. Taylor, who, by the way, la a Cherokee Indian, bolding some stock In the trank and not satis fied with the management, quietly la.ught up a majority of the stock and then took affairs in her own bands. How well she has succeeded la proved by the standing of the Institution, not only In tbe vicinity, but in the territory. JUKE FORETHOUGHTS. Some Suggestions for Summer Dresses for Glrls-The Graduating Frock. PALISADE PATTERNS A SIMPLE SHIRT WAIST DRESS. By MARTHA DEAN. With the "rare days” of Juno at hand, there are many questions eon- cerning the wardrobe which interest both maid and matron. June is the month for school and college gradua tion as well as for numerous weddings and anniversaries. It is also the threshold of summer, and many lads and lasses are looking forward to the time when they will board the train for shore or countryside. June Is sure to be a busy month, for there are frocks to be fashioned for both old and young, and everything must lie thought out beforehand so as to answer tor practical needs and summertime com fort The graduating frock is always a topic of Interest to the girl, for this Is the day of all days • her who Is to leave her school life behind, and It must be quite the finest gown that the family can afford. Fashion has decreed that this dress must oe white, and all white, with not even a eash or bow of color. It should also be simple, but this does not mean uiat a great deal of beautiful handwork may not be lavish ed upon it. In fact, In this day of exquisite effects, one could scarcely Imagine a graduating frock which did not show a little elaboration of some kind. But these dresses are not elab orate on the scale of mother’s gowns nor are they very fussy In design. The mulls and swlsses were never more charming and sheer than this year, and even the batistes, lawns and mousseline de soles are very attractive and not expensive. Silks are little used for the young girl’s wearing this year, but the simpler fabrics are far In the lead for popularity. The plain swiss resembles thin organdie but Is much preferred to +he latter as It wears better and launders well. If this Is Inset with a bit of fine lace It makes the daintiest frock Imaginable. A FAVORITE GRADUATING DRESS Tlie princess Is the favorite style for the graduating dress and Is usually made In a separate waist and skirt and joined when finished. The joining Is quite Inconspicuous and does not mar the beauty of the whole. The fullness about the waist Is regulated by shirrs or tucks extending from hips to bust line or a bit below. Many dresses are made in the round waist and skirt style, as it is one always becoming and sure to be worn. The girdle is of wide loulslne ribbon shirred In front and back to pieces of featherbone of the desired width. Some of tile dresses have round yokes of Insertion or all-over lace while others are embroidered In some simple design. The round and Dutch square necks are very popular and Immensely becoming. The skirts of these dresses are round and full, sometimes trimmed high with narrow rutiles edged with lace and again Inset with a wide panel of embroidery or tucking and lace. The double flounce skirts are very youthful and pretty and especially Bo when made from wide embroidered flouncing. This Is Inexpensive and makes very attractive frocks. They are fitted about the waist by tucks or gathers. Sleeves are of elltow length or longer to suit tbe wearer and may be finished with a deep cuff or a nar- now ruffle of lace. While many of the thin summer dresses for girls and older jx'ople are being worn over a colored slip this year this Is not allowable for the grad uating frock, although It may l>e worn over the tinted slip after the eventful day is passed. MOUSSELINE DE SOIE. Mousseline de sole Is coming into popular use this year for gowns be cause of Its soft texture and Inex pensive quality. It wears well nod launders passably. For these frocks the narrow Valenciennes laces are generally used, being Inset Into the waist, skirt and sleeves without stint. The mousseline Is excellent for making simple afternoon dresses In princess style and many such are being worn by the elect of society. In considering the summer wnrd- robe, by all means first In importance Is the suit of linen, madras or ¡»ongee which gives so much pleasure and comfort to the wearer from the fact that It can be fresh and dainty for each wearing, This frock sometimes takes the form of the idilrt waist suit and more frequently, this season, the coat suit LINEN ALWAYS POPULAR. Linen Is the most popular fabric for the summer suit and the little bolero will figure widely in the fashionable wardrolie. To one with any pretense of following the fashion, this little suit will l>e Indispensable during the coming ^eeks. It is light and cool, easily washed and not expensive to make. Linen of good quality which will wear and look -veil may be had for 25 cents a yard, and that 2 Inches wide. Tbe skirts of these suits are gored or circular-gored—meaning that a straight edge meets a bias one at each of the four seams. This last nametl skirt will not sag like tbe cir cular one and yet has Its advantages. Tbe skirts are little trimmed save for a stitched fold or two though some of the more elalfornte ones show bands of embroidery set In. With this suit Is worn the lingerie blouse or one matching the suit. A good supply of these thin blouses will lie necessary this summer for they will appear upon every sort of occasion and will tie worn incessantly. They are far more dainty nan ever before and not more expensive. If desired they may be made at home of fine batiste or lawn and prove very dainty and fetching. The woman who has household duties or business to attend to during the morning is always glad of a simple gown which is easily made and tubbed. Here is just ths thing for such adressand suitable to duck, linen, percale, or lawn, as well as a light wool or taffetas. It consists of a shirt waist which escapee absolute Slainness only by its three tucks on theahoul- er in front, which provide a modish fullness. The skirt is a new seven-gored one which fits smoothly over the hips and has a full ripple about the iowe» edge The idea of trimming suggested in the drawing might be followed, using tbe plain material in bands about the lower edge. A collar and belt of silk would add to its attractiveness In the medium site the pattern calls for 10H yards of 86-inch material. Two Patterns .—6475, sices SB to 44 inches bust measure. 6464, sizes, 20 to 83 ins. waist. The price of these patterns is 30c., but either will be sent upon receipt of 10c. 6434 PALISADE PATTERN CO., IT Battery Place, New York City. For 10 cents enclosed please send pattern No. 6416 or No. 6454 to the following address. SIZE. NAME. ADDRESS. CITY and STATE Numbers 6475 and MM. PRICE. 10 CENTS EACH. 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The word am« from th* Rw-dlah and la connected with Old Nick, an evil spirit. The reason It Is applied to the metal we know as nickel is be cause its ore, which is copper-colored, deceived the miners, who expected to obtain copper frot? IL A normal cow In full flow of milk will drink about 15U0 pounds of wat<-r a mouth. The Routh produced 3.219,637 long tous of pig Iron last year, an Increase of UUU.UUU tous over 1901. NTERUTIOui CORRESPOHOEWE SCHOOLS, Bo? 917, SCRAHTOB, p £ Please explain, without further ohligaiion on my part, how I can auaJIfy for a largersalnrylnthafinwitjonl^forawt.kh I have marked X Book keeper Stenographer Advrrtlrcmert Writer Ike* CerS Write, Window 1 In mm er Meeh. DrauffMamaa CommcrcialLaw foe Con trac ton & B«d4era lllafltrator Traili. Mill S«K. Civil Server Ch. miai Electrician Elect r iea I Engine., Ike. Lighting Sept. Rech. Engineer ervrrne tetlenarv Fngin.rr Jftrrri artd Nt, B.ilSing Coo irne lee Civil Engineer Arch. 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