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the lagoon with the foliage on the cli1.
The wide cleft of Prospect park grew
less distinct. Mir JAMS white clothed
figure was lost in the dark background.
The island was becoming vague.
dreamlike. Il blurred memory.
Robert" said the girl devoutly,
God has been very good to us. Do
YOU remember this hour yesterday!
.hc murmured. "IIow we suffered from
thirst: how the Dyaks began their sec
onl attack from the ridge; how you
climbed down the ladder and l fol
lowed YOU? Oh. father, darling she
went OH impulsively. tightening her
grasp. "you will never know how brave
he was; how enduring; how he risked
all for me and cheered me to the end.
II think | am beginning to under
stand now," answered the shipowner,
averting his eyes lest Iris should see
the tears In them. Their Calvary was
ended. they thought. Was it for him
to lead them again through the sorrow
full way? 1t was heartrending task
that lay before him, task from which
his soul revolted. He refused even to
attempt 1t.
The explanation Of the shipowners
position was painfully simple. Being q
daring yet shrewd financier, he per-
ceived in the troubled condition of the
far east magnificent opportunity to
consolidate the trading influence OF his
company. He negotiated two big loans
one Of n semiprivate nature to equip
docks and railways In the chief mari
time province of China, the other OF
more public character with the govern
ment of Japan. All his own resources
together with those Of his principal di
rectors and shareholders. were devoted
to these objects. Contemporaneously
he determined to stop paying heavy In
surance premiums on his fleet and
make 1t self supporting on the well
known mutual principle.
His vessels were we'll equipped, vel
| manned, replete with every modern i'm
provement and managed with grea,
commercial skill. In three or foul
years, given ordinary trading luck. hs
must have doubled his own fortune.
| No sooner were all his arrangements
completed than three Of his best ships
went down, saddling his company witt
an absolute loss of nearly 100000 and
seriously undermining his financia
credit. A fellow director, wealthy ane
influential, resigned bis seat on tha
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~1IR ARTHUR DEANE was Sit
III ting alone in his cabin in
state Of deep detection when
he was aroused by knock.
and Robert entered.
Can you give me half an hourT' he
asked. II have something to say to
you before we land"
The shipowner silently motioned him
to q seat.
at concerns Iris and myself" con-
tinued Anstruther. 81 gathered from
your words when we met on the island
that both you and Lord Ventnor re-
garded Iris as his lordship's promised
bride. From your point Of view the
arrangement was perhaps natural ana
equitable. but since your daughter left
Hongkong it happens that she and
have fallen in love with each other
No; please listen to me. am not
here to urge my claims on you. l won
her fairly and intend to keep her were
the whole house Of peers opposed TO
me. At this moment l want to tell
you, her father, why she could never,
even under other circumstances. mar
ry Lord Ventnor."
Then he proceeded to place before
the astounded baronet detailed his
tory of his recent career. 1t was a
sordid story of woman's perfdy twice
told. 1t carried conviction In every
sentence.
At the conclusion Sir Arthur bowed
his head between his hands.
81 cannot choose but believe you,
he admitted huskily. "Yet how came
you to be so unjustly convicted by a
tribunal composed Of your brother Of
| ficers!"
"They could not help themselves. 10
acouit me meant that they discredited
i the sworn testimony not only Of my
colonel's wife, but Of the civil head OF
an important government mission. not
to mention some bought Chinese evil
| dence."
"But you are powerless now. You
can hardly hope to have your case re-
vised. What chance is there that your
name will ever be clearedT
Mrs. Costobell can do 1t II she VIII.
The vagaries of such woman are not
| to be depended on. II Lord Ventnor
has cast her OF her hatred may prove
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Trees.

Trees have about them something
beautiful and attractive even to the
fancy, since they cannot change their
places, are witnesses of all the changes
that take place around them and as
some reach a great age they become,
as it were, historical monuments, and
like ourselves, they have life, grow.
ing and passing away, not being inani
mate and unvarying like the fields and
rivers. One sees them passing through
various stages and at last, step by step
approaching death, which makss them
look still more like ourselves.
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| 6he Wings Of the.
~ By LOUIS
!: " ~ frNAn u TRACY
h " 4 Il u Il - Copyright. 1905 by
~ Edward j. Clode
Copyright. 1905. by
Edward }. Clode

pointed stockholders. At once the fair
sky became overcast.
Sir Arthur Deane's energy and finan-
cial skill might have enabled him to
weather this unexpected gale were 1t
not for the apparent loss of his beloved
daughter with the crack ship Of his
line. Half frenzied with grief, he bade
his enemies do their worst and allow
ell Lis affairs to get into hopeless con-
fusion while he devoted himself wholly
to tie search for Iris and her cOmpan-
| ions. At this critical juncture Lord
| Ventnor again reached his side. His
| lort,Ship possessed a large private for
tune and extensive estates. He was
pru ,ent withal and knew how admi-
rably the shipowner's plans would de-
velop II given tie necessary time. He
offered the use of his name and money.
He more than filled the gap created by
tie hostile ex-director. People argued
that such a clever man. just returning
from the far east after accomplishing
a public mission Of some Importance,
must be reliable guide. The mere
cabled intelligence of his intention to
| ioin the board restored confidence and
credit.
But there was bargain. If Iris
lived she must become the Countess OF
| ventnor. His lordship was weary OF
pcripatetic lovemaking. 1t was high
time he settled down in life. took an
| interest in the legislature and achieved
position in the world of affairs:' He
had a chance now. The certain success
of his friends project. the fortunate
completion of his own diplomatic un.
l!ertakinC. marriage with beautiful
and charming woman-these items
| would consolidate his career. His heart
| WAS set on Iris.
He seized the first opportunity that
presented itself to make Sir Arthur
Deane acquainted with Il decision al
ready dreaded by the unfortunate ship
owner. Iris must either abandon her
| infatuation for Anstruther or bring
about the ruin of her father. There
was no mean.
IF she declines to become Countess
Of Ncntnor she can marry whom she
likes. us you will all be paupers to.
gether." was the earrs caustic sum.
ming up.
This brutal argument rather over
shot the mark. The shlpowners laCf
flushed with anger. and LORD Nentnct
hastened to retrieve Il false step.
"I didn't exactly mean to put II that
way. Deane, but my temper is Il little
short those DAYS NV position OH board
u,;, ,,,,;, - int,,or,lIe AZ motter of
,,ir d.,Iirr to me Won should put q
.ton +, v,ur doughter's attitude to.
w,rd Anstru1her on the ground that
Ier engagement is neither approved of
hv Won nor desirable under any consid:
.,,ti,n"
II m,v he assumed from this remark
that even the earl's surdonic temper
v.,s ru;r,cd bv the girls outrageous he.
hoyior. Nor was it exactly pleasant to
him to note how steadily Anstruther
advanced in the favor of every officer
on the ship. Hy tacit consent the court
martial was tabooed. mt any rate until
,he Orient reached Singapore. Every
ono know thot the Quarrel law between
pohort and yentnor and il is not to be
wondered ot If Iris influence alone
,.oro sufficient ,o turn tbe scale in fa.
vor Of her lover.
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[coNTIyvIp.l

The girls ragged raiment, souwester
and strong boots We're already packed
away on board. She now rescued the
Bible. the battered tin cup. her re,
vOlver and the rifle which had scared
the Dyaks when they nearly caught
Anstruther and Mir Jan mapping. Rob-
ert also gathered for her an assort-
ment of Dyak hats. belts and arms, in
GLIDING Tang SALTS parang and a
sumpitan. These We're her trophies,
the spoils of the campaign.
His concluding act was to pack two
of the empty oil tins with all the val
liable Jumps of auriferous quartz he
could find where he shot the rubbish
from the cave beneath the trees. On
top of these he placed some antimony
ore. and Mir Jan, wondering why the
sahib wanted the stuff. carried the con-
Signment to the waiting boat. Lieuten-
ant Playdon. in command of the last
party of sailors to quit the island, evil
IDENTITY expected Mir Jan to accompany
them, but AnStruther explained that
the man would await his return some
time in June or July.
Sir Arthur Deane found himself spec
ulating on the cause of this eXtraOr-
dinary resolve. but. Steadfast to his
policy of avoiding controversial mat.
ters. said nothing. A few words to
the captain procured enough stores to
keep the Mohammedan for six
months mt least. and while these were
being landed the question was raised
how best to dispose of the Dyaks.
The commander wished to consult the
convenience Of his guests.
If we go little out of our way and
land them in Borneo," he said. they
will he hanged without troubling you
further. If | take them to Singapore
they will be tried ON your evidence
and sent to penal servitude. Which is
it TO be-"
1t was Iris who decided.
II cannot bear to think Of more lives
being sacrificed" she protested. Per
haps if these men are treated merci-
fully and sent to their homes after
some punishment their example may
serve as Il deterrent to others"
So it was settled that way. The an
chor ratified up to its berth. and the
Orient turned her head toward Singa-
pore AS she steadily passed away in
to the deepening azure the girl and her
lover watched the familiar outlines of
Rainbow island growing dim in the
evening light. For long while they
could see Mir JAMS tall. thin figure
motionless on q rock at the extremity
Of Europa point. Their hut. the reef.
the ledge. came into view as the cruis-
er swung round to more northerly
course.
Iris had thrown an arm across her
fathers shoulders. The three were left
alone just then. and they were silent
for many minutes. At last the flying
miles merged the solitary palm beyond
<ASo
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Point Not Well Taken.

Mrs. Jenner Lee Ondego-l don't see
why they call 1t grand opera" when
It's In English. 1t isn't grand opera
when you car understand what the
singers are saying. Mrs. Seldom
Holme-Why, bless you, you can't I'M
derstand them any better when they
sing in English than when they sing In
Italian.-Chicago Tribune.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-07-11
landmarks of Civilization.

The public road is one of the land
marks of civilization. The trackless
forest or painless plain answers every
purpose of the savage, but the CONNER
cial pursuits and social intercourse Of
civilized people make necessary those
travelled thoroughfares known as pub
lie roads.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-07-11
Such Is Life,

"Its hard struggle to conduct ones
business without plenty Of capital
observed the man with the ingrowing
chin.
you're right" agreed the man with
the mango nose If fellow hasn't
got plenty Of backing he has to do a
lot Of sldestepping."-St. Louis Repub-
1tc
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PARkER'S
HAIR BAlSAM
NOTICE.

Paris, Maine, May -, 1905.
All persons are hereby forbidden
trespassing on the premises of Column
bia Paris by dumping refuse or tax
ing stones from the stone walls.
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AMONG THE FARMERS.
SPEED THE Prov"

Correspondence on practical agricultural topics
Is solicited. Address all comm munications In
tended for this department to HENRY ID.
H>sMuND, Agricultural Editor Oxford Dem
ocrat, Paris Me-
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WANTED.

Peeled Pulp Wood, Spruce, Fir, Hem,
lock and Poplar, delivered on cars al
any K. X. Station from Pownal to Bethel
the coming year.
L. w. PENLEY, West Paris.
j. NJ. DAY, Bryant's Pond.
May 80, 1904.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-07-11
CROPS IN OXFORD COUNTY.

Condition of grass fields, "a per cent.
Condition of fruit trees, so per cent:
Varieties of apples that have blossomed
most fully, Northern Spy, Greening and
Baldwin. There was small increase OF
loss in apple trees last season in some
localities. Acreage of potatoes, 50 per
cent. Acreage of corn, 103 per cent.
The dairy herds will not be increased to
auy extent. Farmers are enlarging their
operations somewhat in several locali-
ties.-Maine Bulletin of Agriculture.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-07-11
THE EXHIBITION.

The markets are demanding more and
finer products, put up more attractively,
and there is no place where the standard
can be SET before the farmer better than
at the fair. While the exhibition should
be broad, the special industries OF the
section should be most largely repre-
sented. The officers should be thorough
ly alive to the wants and needs of the
people in their vicinity. In addition to
the ordinary exhibits, the illustration of
agricultural processes, as far as prac-
ticable.-exhibitions which will teach
lessons in modern economical methods,
will be of much educational value. AT
the exhibition held by the Royal Agri-
cultural Society of England in 1901 but
ter making competitions, horse shoeing
competitions, and similar contests were
held.
Ii should be remembered by the
officers that the exhibition is not run for
the benefit of the exhibitors alone, and
the interests of the visitors should be
fully regarded Good show rings should
be provided, and elevated platforms for
the Judges; the arrangement of the ex-
hibits should be such as to afford the
best possible opportunity for examina-
/! ton.
If the farmers and stock breeders
would cooperate more fully with the
fair managers it would greatly aid the
exhibition. II is easy Or tie farmer to
say that the premiums "e too low, that
| it does not pay him . exhibit. lie
should remember that the fairs were
not intended for the financial benefit OF
the exhibitors, and be willing to con
tribute his part for the purpose of max
| ing the exhibition larger and more In
structive.
The proper labelling of the exhibits IL
an important matter. When young
stock is exhibited it should be accom-
panied by q statement showing breed
the blood that it represents, the methot
of caring for it, and as far as possible
the expense associated with the raisint
of the colt or calf. All the products ex
hibited should be accompanied by
statement of the life history for example
if superior variety of grain is showl
There should be card attached plaini.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-07-11
CHAPTER XVII.

@7IR ARTHUR DEANE was sit
ting alone in his cabin In
|, state Of deep detection when
" he was aroused by knock,
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-05-06
BERTELMAN
HAD BEST ROOM
PAID FOUR A WEEK BECAUSE
HE HAL BEEN ACCUSTOMED TO
LUXURY.

Mrs. Orth was the first witness called
by United States Attorney Dunno i'm the
trial of the case of Bertelman, on a
charge of impersonating an internal
revenue officer. She is the landlady
who is alleged to have been deceived by
Bertelman's representations that he
was an employee of the federal govern
ment. Bertelman stopped at her place
and his belongings are alleged to be
stopping there yet.
Mrs. Orth testified that Bertelman
wanted a good room and so he was Civ
en- it, even though it costs "a a week.
On asking for a room he stated that he
had been accustomed to having a nice
place to live in, hence the "a rate. The
room had mating on the floor, and Mrs.
Ortiz said she was always very careful
about who occupied it, but Bertelman
appeared to be all right, though he told
her he could not pay up the whole four
because the banks had closed. This
was on Saturday, and she took the risk.
The next day it was Sunday, and the
banks were still closed. When Monday
came they opened all right, but Ber-
lehman didn't, according to the witness.
He then informed her that he was I'm
the employ of the United States Inter-
nal Revenue department, and besides a
fine salary, was getting $75 per month
for expenses, said Mrs. Orth. This sat
isfed her that he was good for "a per
week for his room, and she let him re-
main, using the mating and all the
other comforts. Under cross examina-
ton by Cathcart Mrs. Orth gave some
details about the valuable service Ber-
lehman got for his 81 per week. but she
insisted that the defendant had declar-
ed himself revenue officer. The trial
will be continued Monday.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-05-06
SCHILLER
Centennial
HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY OF
THE POETS DEATH WILL BE OBJ
SERVED BY LOCAL GERMANS.

The one hundredth anniversary of the
great German poet, Schiller's, death
will be observed locally by the German
School Association at the school on the
premises of the German Lutheran
Church tomorrow afternoon from 3
o'clock to s.
There will be musical numbers by a
quartet composed Of w. II. L. Nolet, H.
Tuck, Carl Busch and Carl Smith, with
A. Fake as pianist and accomapnlst.
Mr.. and Mrs Constabel will sing duet
There will be an address by Pastor
Felmy, and there will be other num-
bers Refreshments win be served. All
Germans interested are invited.
Schiller died May 9, 1905. His poetry
has not only always been popular in
Germany but its merits are recognized
wherever letters are appreciated. THIS
centennial anniversary will be observed
all over the world, not only by Germans
but by others.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-05-06
LOGAN WILL STAY
UNTIL WEDNESDAY
TRANSPORT GOT ERE TODAY
AND WILL PUT OUT COAL-HAD
UNEVENTFUL TRIP.

The army transport Logan arrived
this forenoon from the Orient, en- route
to San Francisco. She left Manila on
April IS and Nagasaki April %. Moth
ing of particular interest occurred dur
ing the trip. The vessel had head
winds most of the way after leaving
Nagasaki and also had fogs for some
days after leaving that port.
Il. c. Ward a waiter died of heart
failure at Nagasaki The vessel will
put out about 600 tons of coal for the
depot quartermaster. She will sail
about Wednesday for San Francisco.
Aboard the vessel are 1855 enlisted
men Of the 18th Cavalry III casuals,
40 sick enlisted men and civilians, A
enlisted men from the Navy and ma
rine corps, 116 discharged soldiers, so
civilians and II general prisoners. The
vessel carries a number of officers and
civilians in the cabin.
Brigadier General w. $. McCaskey
and f. u. Robinson are among the pas
sengers.
Colonel Charles A. p. Hatfield is the
commander of the troops aboard the
vessel.
Captain E. 3. Cassatt Is the son Of
the president Of the Pennsylvania rail-
road.
Louis T.. Lamprechet has been the
chief clerk at the Office Of the adjutant
general for the Philippines. He is go
ing east to the command of General
Wade.
Mrs. Charles +, Pond and daughter
the wife and child of Commander Pond
the Naval governor at Guam are re-
turning home. Mrs. G. +. Freeman
and child the family OF Assistant Sur
geon Freeman of the navy who have
also been at Guam are returning home.
Nothing was seen Of either the Jap
anese or Russian warships.
%+%%%N~%%NAAS%
by the S. S. Siberia from the Orient
on Monday.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-05-06
GUNS
OF THE CAMPAIGN
REPUBLICAN MANAGERS AT
THE PRECINCT MEETINGS.

Notices have been sent out by Chief
Clerk c. II. auckland Of the secretarys
office that May 81 is the last day on
which nominations for county offices
can legally be filed. The notices have
been sent to all the islands. Buck
land has also made up a form Of APP
plication for a place on the official bal
lot which candidates are asked to use
In the last election there was no form
used, and every candidate wrote his
own petition in his own way. The use
of a form will facilitate the work of
the secretar s office. The form made
the secretary's office. The form made
election, auckland having taken the
best forms that were used last year.
These were the Democratic forms, says
auckland.
Republican managers were busy to-
day doing a lot Of work and saying
nothing in preparation for tonight's
meetings. The fight is practically CEN
tered between the administration and
the faction which is intent ON nominat-
ing former High Sheriff A. NJ. Brown
for sheriff of oahu. The results to-
night may give some idea Of relative
strength. -
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-05-06

There will be services at the Chris
tian church tomorrow morning at II
o'clock i'm the evening the congregation
viii join i'm the union services at the
Central Union church. All are invited.
+. A. Fraser, OF Mahukona, manager
Of the Hawaii Railway, arrived by the
Kinau.
Visitors returning from the Volcano
report its activity as still continuing
and being most interesting The earth
quake was felt at Kilauea but did not
seem to make any difference in the
volcano.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-05-06
TO WORK TOGETHER


U.. ..uf. IH.l ..|.E. Dbl. H...|I.
mlu OBJ. United State. Iurn. OBJ. ..Hr
lg0i $500. roughly auuruG 100000 .
900 pounds. so 30 would take number
of years before v, could amy Way Hu.
prolph this figure SuU ua far as wi,
are concerned while we are now mar
kotiug 100000 pounds ! feel should
than n ten years with the price of six-
teen cents, we could produce 100. 900 600
pounds and perhaps double that
amount
"SecremryTaf with his party OF
Senators and Representatives will be
passing through here i'm the middle or
July on his way to the Philippines.
They viii be probably interested i'm
studying the possibility Of coffee cul-
ture I'm the Philippine Islands. I en-
poet to see them going and coming, and
you may be sure that ! will try ana
interest them along the lines which /
am writing.
Before next fan ! expect to get our
coffee men together, under some or.
ganizatlon, so that we may be able 90
work consistently / think our chance
is coming now, so far as coffee is con-
cerned, and ! hope that you will find
time TO interest yourself i'm this matter
so give me your ideas If you please"
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-05-06
WANT TO Adjourn

A spirit Of hustlng has seized the
legislature, especially the lower House.
and the members are talking of getting
through by next Saturday. They are
also turning the tables by complaining
that they are being delayed by waiting
for the Senate. The representatives are
anxious to get home to fix up their po
litical fences for the coming county
election, and this Is likely TO spur them
on. The ambitious haste has led to
suggestions about the Capitol building
that there ought to be a county cleo
ton every time just after the legisla-
ture meets, in order to hasten the ses-
sion.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-05-06
PLANTERS ON LABOR

A number Of sugar planters arrived
today by the steamer Kinau. 1t is
understood that they came to attend
a meeting called for the purpose of dis
cussing the labor situation. The mat
ter Of inducing the japanese to remain
in these islands and not immigrate IN
such wholesale numbers to the main
land, is understood to be one of the
matter that will be considered. other
matters of interest to the welfare Of
the sugar industry viii also be dis
cussed.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-05-06
LOAN FOR COUNTIES

Il am reminded of the saying com
sistency is a Jewell" said Governor
Carter this morning, when l read the
published accounts Of the work that is
being done i'm the Legislature. / notice
that numerous appropriations have
been made for roads, to be paid from
the loan fund, for the counties. 1t APP
pears to be the idea that the Territory
is to assume the debt for these county
matters. The members from the vari-
Gus counties have held caucuses and
decided how to divide up what the Ter
ritory is supposed to borrow money
for"