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the FIRST time. He was taking the situa.
tion seriously, and was sincerely sorry
for having startled her. Father will be
here very soon, think" She moved to-
ward the door with dignity, ignoring the
fallen flowers, and Saxton stepped for
ward and picked them up.
"Allow me-" The girl took them from
him, a little uncertainty and guardedly,
then returned to the vase and placed the
flowers in it.
THANK you very much she said. Il
think l hear inf father now" She went
to the outer door and opened, inclining
her head slightly as she passed John,
who also heard Mr.. Porter's voice out
side. He was demonstrating with the
gardener about the position of the sprink-
lers, which he wished reset in keeping
with ideas of his own.
well, Evelyn?" he said, as he came
up the steps. Saxton could hear the
young woman making an explanation in
low tones to her father. Mr.. Porter
stood suddenly in the door.
"Well, this beats me-" he began, effu-
sively, coming forward and wringing
Saxton's hand. I'm not goilng to try
to explain. l simply forgot, that's ALL
He took Saxton's arm and turned him
toward the door where the girl still stood,
smiling.
Evelyn, this is Mr.. Saxton. He's
come to dine with us, but l forgot all
about it. See here, Evelyn, you've got
to square this for me-" he concluded
and she came forward and shook hands
with Saxton.
II don't know how it can be squared.
This is only one of fathers lapses, Mr.
Saxton. You may be sure he didn't mean
to do it."
"No, indeed" declared Porter, ''but
I'm ashamed of myself" He waved the
young people to seats and vanished into
the hall.
Porter returned and launched into sta
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No More "white Bread :"

"White bread is abolished in the
United States" 1t is stated In tele-
graphic dispatches, referring to the
ruling of the Secretary Of Agriculture
that millers must not bleach -four. The
ruling went into effect this week, but
millers have until June to dispose
Of the bleached -four still In stock. 1t
Is declared that there will be as much
difference between bread made from
unbleached -four as there Is between
angel cake and sponge cake. The -four
will be of creamy color instead Of
white, and the bread will be light
golden in color. But there will be no
difference In flavor, and the bread will
have an additional quality to commend
itself to the consumer, because 1t will
be lust like that mother used to
make" in the good old days before the
craze for bleached -four came into
vogue.-Rochester Democrat.
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tistics as to the number Of trees that had
been planted In the State by school chill
dren during the. past year. The maid
came to announce oInner, and Porter
talked on as he led the way to the din
ing room. As they were taking their
seats boy of IL took the place opposite
Saxton.
"This 10 my brother Grant," said Miss
Porter. The boy was shy and silent and
looked frail. The efforts Of his sister to
bring him into the talk were fruitless.
When his father or sister spoke to him
1t was with an accented kindness. He
would not talk before stranger, but his
face frightened at the humor Of the 9TH
erS.
You'd better get Mr.. Saxton to tell
you how much fun ranching is," said
Porter, turning to the boy, who at once
became interested in Saxton.
I'm going to be ranchman," the lad
declared. Fathers going to buy me the
Poindexter ranch some day."
That's one Of Mr.. Saxton's properties
Maybe he'd trade it to you for tin whis-
tle."
rs 1t as bad as thatT asked Saxton.
Just wait until you see it. It's pretty
bad"
"The house must have been charming"
said Miss Porter.
her father.
1t was warmer outside than In, but
Porter pretended that it was pleasanter
out Of doors, and insisted that there was
always a breeze on the hill at night.
Raridan appeared at the step presently.
They all rose as he came up, and he said
to Saxton as he shook hands with him
II see you've found the way to headquar-
ters. All roads lead up to this Alpine
height-and / fear-I fear-that all
roads lead down again." he added, with
a doleful sigh, and laughed. He began
making himself greatly at home. He as
sured Mr.. Porter, with amiable insoence,
that his veranda chairs were the most un-
comfortable ones he knew, and went to
fetch himself better seat from the hall.
"Mr. Raridan likes to be comfortable, u
said Miss Porter in his absence.
But he finds pleasure In making 9TH
ers comfortable, too," Saxton yentured
"Oh, he's the very kindest of men,
Miss Porter affirmed
What nuisance you are, Wary
said Porter, as the young man fused
about to find place for his chair. 1--WE
were all very easy here till you came
Even the breeze has died out"
Saxton got up to go presently and
Raridon rose with him. He and Saxton
went down the walk together.
"They seem to have struck up an &C.
quaintance," observed Mr.. Porter.
"Mr. Saxton is very NICE" said Evelyn
Z "Oh, he's all right said her father
easily.
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CHAPTER II.-fContInued.Y y

OhAT LII ll.-tCOntfnue0.l
Saxton was walking beside Raridan
in the lower hall. He felt an impulse to
express gratitude for his rescue from the
loneliness of the twilight; but Raridan,
talking necessarily, and with hands
thrust easily into his trousers pockets,
led the way into the reading reom
Hello, Wheaton, l didn't know you
were at home" he called to man who
sat reading a newspaper, and who now
rose on seeing stranger with Raridan.
This Is Mr.. Saxton, Mr.. Wheaton"
"Oh, yes" said the man introduced as
Wheaton. II wondered whether l
shouldn't see you here Mr.. Porter told
me you had come"
Wheaton seemed very serious, and had
not much to say. He had just come
homo, from terious trip to the western
part of the State, he said, on an errand
for his bank. He was tall, slim and
dark. There was a suggestion of sleepy
indifference in his lack eyes, though he
had well-established reputation for en-.
ergy and industry.
"Mr. Porter told me you were quar-
tered here. l hope they can make you
comfortable. I'm personally relieved that
you have come. Your Boston friends
were getting very impatient with us. We
shall do all In our power to aid you; but
OF course Mr.. Porter has said all that t.
you" His smile was by movement oi
the lips, and his eyes did not seem tc
participate in it. He did not refer agair
to possible business relations with Sax
ton, but turned the conversation into
general channels. They sat together fol
an hour, Raridan, as was his way II
any company, doing most of the talking
They seemed to have the club house t.
themselves. Now and then one of tn,
negro servants came and looked in upor
them sleepily. A clerk at the desk II
the hall read in peace. A party Of yount
people could be heard entering by til,
side door set apart for women and muf
fled echoes Of their gaiety reached tn,
trio In the reading room.
"That's back in the incurables' ward,
said Raridan, In explanation to Saxton
ut isn't nice Of you to speak of tn,
gentler sex in that way" admonishet
Wheaton.
"Oh, there are girls and girls" sal,
Raridan, wearily. 1T does seem to m
that Mabel Margrave is always hungry
Why can't she do her eating at home?
Hes simply jealous" Wheaton re
marked to Saxton. "He always acts tina
way when he hears a girl in the ladies
dining room, and doesn't dare go bacl
and break in on some other fellows par
ty."
when you show signs of mental decay
it's time for us to 60 home, Wheaton.
Raridan held out his hand to Saxton
'Pm glad you're here, and you may
sure we'll try to make you like US. Whea
ton and l live in barracks around tn
corner, with a few other homeless wan
derers. l hope to see you there. Don
be afraid of the Chinaman at the dool
My cell is up one fight and to the right.
"And don't overlook me there" Whea
ton interposed. Il suppose we shall Sc
you down town very often. Mr.. Raridal
is the only man In Clarkson who has n
visible means of support. The rest Of u
are pretty busy; but that doesn't mea
that we shan't be glad to see you at tn
Clarkson National"
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DRY FARMING CONGRESS.
Methods of Increasing Crop Output
Will Be Discussed.

Methods of Increasing Crop Output
Will Be Discussed.
The Dry Farming congress is now
organized, with some persistency and
determination to be heard from in the
matter of urging its claims upon the
attention of the public. The faith that
the promoters and operators of this
association have in their claims of dry
farming methods, we'll carried out,
cannot be questioned, says the editor
of the Twentieth Century Farmer. Th,
experiences and results of careful ant
persistent work in crop growing effort,
are the evidence that is offered in tes
timony of the feasibility of dry farm
ing methods and dry farming as an in
dustry.
It is not surprising that there ar,
the doubtful, the skeptical, the unbe
lever in converting the dry land of tn,
arid West to agricultural purposes, the
growing of crops, the cultivation oi
orchards and forests, the establishing
of homes and the building up of com.
mercial interests and industries OF
these lands; we say that it is not sur
prising that some hesitate, that they
doubt the availability of sufficient
moisture to grow crops; that they fore
cast seasons of drouth, etc. All these
things had their period and have exert
ed their influence to discourage and
prejudice the mind of the public as the
settlement of the country has pro-
gressed westward for the last fifty
years, and yet cultivation has been the
civilizing influence that has conquered
drouth, hot winds and the barrenness
of the plains and prairie countries that
are now the dependence in production.
The Fourth Dry Farming congress
will hold its meeting at Billings, Mon
tana, October 26, 27 and %, 1909.
This will not only be an institute for
dry farming farmers and dry farming
instructors and teachers, but it will be
an exposition of dry farming products
such as this or no other country has
ever witnessed. There are pledged al
ready exhibits from thirteen Western
states that are engaged in dry farming
work. The organization by states, to
show what each is doing and capable
Of doing in the raising of. grain and
vegetable crops, without irrigation, is
feature never before undertaken in
this district and promises some great
surprises for visitors.
The area of tillable lands in the
United States not yet turned to culti-
walton is comparatively small, and un-
der present conditions of demand by
the homesteader will last but few
more years at most. 1t is only the part
of good business judgment that the
dry farming districts be Investigated
by those who contemplate getting a
home under the free homestead law.
Good lands and the best locations will
be the first taken. Each year will re-
duce the quality of lands to be disposed
of as government homesteads.
The Dry Farming congress will be
good place to visit next October, in
view of getting dry farming informa-
tion and dry farms on which to put it
into practice. The Dry Farming con-
gress announces that there are 200,-
900, 900 acres of arabic land awaiting
development by the dry farming meth
DDS.
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CHAPTER III.

OllhI lEIb Liz
William Porter lived well, as became
q first citizen of Clarkson. His house
stood at the summit Of hill near the
end Of Varney street, and the gradual
slope leaping up to 1t was pretty park,
whose lawn and shrubbery showed the
intelligent care Of a good gardener. The
dry air was still hot as John Saxton
climbed the cement walk which wound
over the slope at the proper degree to
bring the greatest comfort to pedestrians.
The green of the lawn was grateful to
Saxton's eyes, which dwelt with relief on
the fine spray Of the rotary sprinklsrs
that hissed coolly at the end Of long
lines of hose. 1nterspersed among the
indigenous scrub-oaks were elms, NAPLES
and cedars, and the mottled bark of white
birches showed here and there. The lawn
was broken by beds Of cannas, and 1t was
evident that the owner Of the place had
taste for landscape gardening and
spent bis money generously In cultivating
1t. The house itself was Of red brick
dating from those years in which Man
sard roof and tower were thought In
dispensable In serious domestic architec-
ture. There was broad veranda on the
river side, accessible through French
windows Of the same architectural period.
A maid admitted Saxton and left him
to Hnd his own way into the drawing
room, through which breeze was blow
| ing pleasantly from across the valley.
Saxton sat in deep wicker chair, mop
ping his forehead. He heard light step
crossing the hall, and girl, still singing
softly to herself, passed back of him to
little stand which stood by one Of the
drawing room windows. The back Of the
wicker chair hid him; she was wholly
unconscious that any one was there. The
breath If the sweet peas which she was
distributing suddenly sweetened the cool
air Of the room. Seeing that the CIR
did not know Of his presence In the house
and that she would certainly discover him
when she turned to 60, he rose and faced
her.
II beg your pardon J"
"Ohl' The sweet peas fell to the floor
and the girl looked anxiously toward thu
hall door.
II beg your pardon" SaIton repeated
81 think fear-I wasn't announced
But l believe Mr.. Porter Is expecting
me-"
sysr The girl looked at Jobn fn
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A CURE FOR FITS
The Treatment Is to Accomplish
What Science Has Been Strug-
Cling to Attain for Centuries

The intense interest that has been manifested
throughout the country by the wonderful cures
that are being accomplished daily by epieptcide.
still continues. II is really surprising the vast
number of people who have already been cured Of
fits and nervousness. In order that everybody
may have chance to test the medicine large trial
bottles, valuable literature, History Of Epilepsy
and testimonials, will be sent by mail absolutely
free to all who write to the Dr. May Laboratory.
548 Pearl Street. New York City.
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UnQuestionably.

Don't you think this dealing In fu-
lures is awful?" asked the young wom-
an who would like to reform the
world.
"T don't know much about It," con-
fessed the woman with suspiciously
blonde hair, but I'm sure 1t must 10
much nicer than dealing In pasta
Kansas City Times
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Appropriate Breed.

"The aeronaut who is going to try
that long fight will take his pet dog
Along"
"What kind of dog is it?"
"A skye terrier, Of course."-Balti.
more American,
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Information Bureau.

Caller-I wish you would tell me II
there has been any change in the size
of the cent piece within the last ten
or fifteen years.
Man at the Desk-Decidedly there has
The cent piece of ice isn't more than
half as large as it used to be.
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Crushed Again.

Mrs. Denham-Do you think that I
shall be a good looking old woman?
Denham-I don't know why you
should expect any such radical change.
New York Press.
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A Literal Com mand.

'Beat it! Beat it," cried the mas
terful wife to her meek and obedient
husband.
But he did not go step.
She did not mean him to. She was
referring to the carpet hanging on the
line.-Baltimore American.
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'"The writer you introduced me to
the other day was not at all imposing
in his appearance. In fact, l thought
he had very poor carriage"
THAT may be because he is nothing
but a hack."-Baltimor American.
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Wise.

II accepted him because he's 20 SEN
sible and practical"
"How did you find 1t outT
"He waited till after Christmas to
propose."-Cleveland Leader.
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Mans Perndy.

Lawyer-You want to sue your hus-
band for breach of promise? Why, mad
am, pardon me, but that's absurd.
Fair Client-Not at all, sir; he prom
ised mo a divorce, and he's gone back on
It.
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The Real Thing.

81 must congratulate Jack on his
golden wedding"
Golden wedding? Why, he's only
Just married"
II know, but the bride is worth Q
million. Boston Transcript.
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To every revolution Of Its driving
wheels a locomotive gives four puffs.
Driving wheels average about twenty
feet In circumference
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Better than gold-Like it in color
Hamlins Wizard Oil-the best of all
remedies for rheumatism, neuralgia,
and all pain, soreness and inf1amma-
tion.
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CHAPTER ".

John Saxton trotted his pony through
a broken gate into great yard that had
once been sown In blue grass, and at the
center of which lay the crumbled ruins
Of fountain. Before he could make his
presence known, frowsy man In cor
duroy emerged from the great front door
and came toward him.
my names Saxton, and you must be
Snyder"
Correct" said the man, and they
shook hands. walk In and help your
self" He led the pony toward the out
buildings. while Saxton viewed the vile
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1909-07-07
Shake Into Your Shoes

Aliens Foot-Ease, powder for the feet. It cures
painful, swollen, smarting, sweating feet Makes
new shoes easy. Sold by all Druggists and Shoe
Stores. Don't accept any substitute. Sample
FREE. Address A. S. Olmsted. LIE Roy, N. Y.
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Mothers will find Mrs. winslow's Soothing
Byrup the best remedy to use for their children
during the teething period.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-21
That Double Chin

Every woman who Is Fat and es-
pecially every women COR mani who
has q hog-like double chin, will well
come this news paragraph. Your
night masks and stic6iDg-plaster
strips and stockings are at an end.
4 method Of reducing double chins
(also fat abdomens and hips, shout
ders. ankles and neck. that really
does reduce them has been found.
And would you believe it, it is moth
ing more than simple, harmless
home recipe that any druggist viii
fiji Ior you. viz: l. OF. Marmola, =
o. Fluid Extract Cascara Aromatic.
and 3l2 OF. Peppermint Water. a
teaspoonful Of which after each meal
and at bed me VIII take of up to a
pound of fat a day. Try it. is good
for the stomach-strengthen that
crgan--so il turns the food into ener-
gy, bones. muscle, as il should. instead
of into fat, as yours is doing now after
each meal Eat what you v-sh drop
exercising: be lazy even: this mixture
will stu trim W. your hgure. And
it will do it evenly. too. without caus
ing wrinkles: removing the soggy fat,
such as double chins and stout alb
domens are made Of, first
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-21
ISClATER CASE COMES
UP IN CIRCUIT COURT
Legal Fight Over viii Begins TO
morrow-Array Of Able
Counsel.

With an able array Of counsel on
either side, the fight to break the VIII
Of the late James Sciater, Jr., who left
an estate valued at 100000 to his
Young widow. Mrs. Mollle SclateI.
will begin in the Circuit Court TO-
morrow morning before Judge Car
ence w. Robinson and a special Jury.
Former Governor Andrew Jackson
Montague. who will be associated
with Messrs. Samuel Gordon Cum
ming and r. NJ. Lett as council ;or
the plaintiffs. arrived yesterday. while
Mr.. Charles V. Meredith, Of Rich
mond, who is to assist Messrs. w. W.
Woodward. Marquis Jones and Robert
c. Bickfcrd in the fight 10 prevent
any change in the viii, came to town
last night and is the guest OF Mt
woodward. IN Victoria avenue.
The case will likely consume sew
eral days and. owing to the promi-
ncnce CT the parties connected with
il. it is expected 10 attract consider
able interest locally. The suit IS
docketed as the case of Mrs. Mary
Jane Davis. ct ais US. James Sclater
personal representative and admins
traitor.
The contestants will contend that
Mr.. Sclat6r was not capable of making
a will at the time he made this IN
strument and also that undue in
flnence was brought to bear upon HIM
before he finally disposed of his es-
tate
Mr.. Sclater's sisters and brothers
are Mr.. John NJ. Sciater, Mrs. Mary
Jane Davis, Mrs Kate Spratiey. OF
Hampton. and Mrs Alexander Gar
rett. of Newport News.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-21
SUES FOR ALLEGED
PICkP0CKEIS MONEY
Action Brought Against Sheriff r. x
Curtis and Morgan Treat, United
states Marshal.

An echo Of the recent trial OF the
three alleged NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.,
Shapiro and Petro, came to light yes
terday when Mr. II. ". Smith, Jr-. the
Richmond attorney. who represented
the three prisoners, instituted suit IN
the Circuit Court for the recovery
of the money found on the prisoners
when they were placed gndeT arrest
at Old Point. The action is brought
against Sheriff X. X. Curtis, Of Eliza
beth City county. and Mr. Morgan
Treat. Jr., United states marshal for
the Eastern district Of Virginia. Mr.
Smith is sung for the recovery OF
$3.50 and is represented IN the case 81
{ Il Randolph Hicks. an attorney OF
Richmond
While the papers have not been iiied
IN the suit Il l. understood that some
thing Ike $500 q the amount Of
money taken from the prisoners has
been misplaced in its handling and
the suit brought by Mr.. Smith IS TO
collect the entire sum. which the
three alleged light-nngercd artists
contended that they had on tHem. The
case win b.. heard al the January
term % the Circuit Court
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-21
College Football Games
MR.. HIGGINS RESIGNS.
Popular Manager of Ice Company to
Establish Business.

Mr.. Moss +. higgins. for the past
four years manager Of the ice de
partner. of the Newport News and
Old Point Railway and Electric CON-
pany. has rendered his resignation to
General Manager W. w. 5. Butler to
become effective December 10. Mr..
higgins will engage in private bust
ness, having decided TO open a wood.
coal and feed store
The successor 10 Mr.. higgins as
manager Of the ice department has
ret been announced.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-21
Memorial Baptist Church.

Our pastor will preach this moTh-
ing at II a. m. aud this evening at
1880 o'clock. Everybody is invited
to these services, and they VIII re-
ceive a most cordial welcome.
The Mems Bible Class will meet
promptly at 10 a. m. Every man IS
Invited to this service. Sunday school
at $3.50 a. m. Prayer meeting every
wednesday evening at 7:30 o'clock.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-21
TO ENTER INSURANCE BUSINESS
ur Richsrd ". 5ooker Purchases
L - 7uri,--~ cf W l. a. Cumming.

ur Richard ". Booker Purchases
\. tire Business Ct W. J. A. Cumming
M. Richard ". Booker. an expert
fcountanf has purchased the insrr-
bcc business Of Mr.. William J. A.
htnminc and viii enter shas business
Immediately. NJ. Booker has leased
quarters in The Sciater building. No 20
Sorth King street, TO which he VIII
rsmo-e on December FIRST.
10 VII also continue hts profession
81. =, Accountant and VII conduct the
Insurance business IN All IS Dra7cnes'
trrlgdiur life. FIRE. accident, pave
tiass and liability insurance. VT.
Rocker VII represent ten companies
Tor Gre insurance.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-21
Church OF Christ.

Rev. ". r Motley. the pastor. vii
preach in the Church of Christ this
morning on The Lords Supper" and
tonight on Confession According 70
the Old Time Religion.