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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-09-06
NUMBER 36.

Herbeck read the letter. II was tho
work Of rather irresponsible boy.
MAY I take this to her highnessY'
asked the chancellor. 81 promise It's
contents will not 60 beyond her eye"
II will take the risk"
Herbeck consulted bis watch. 1t was
half after 8. Her highness did not
dine till 8.
II shall 90 to her highness imme.
diately, baron. I shall return the let.
ter by messenger. and he will tell you
the result Of the interview"
God be with you." said the ambas-
sador, preparing to take his leave. "for
all women are contrary"
After the baron was gone the chan
cellor paced the room with halting
step. Then toward the wrath Of his
ambition he waved hand as II to e1.
plain how futile are the schemes Of
men. He proceeded to the apartments
Of her highness. Would she toss aside
this crown or would she fight for It?
He found her alone.
He saluted her hand respectfully. II
have here letter. I have given my
word that its contents shall not be re-
peated to the duke, your father. II
let you read It will you agree to thatT
"And who has written this letterT
noncommittally.
His majesty the king of Jugend-
heit," slowly.
"a letter from the king" she cried,
curious. Should 1t not be brought to
me on golden salver"
"It is probable that am bringing 1t
to you at the end-of bayonet," SOL
EMMY. IF the duke learns it contents
the inevitable result will be war"
A silence fell upon them.
"He declines the honor Of my hand
Is that not it?" she finally said.
The chancellor assented.
"Ah! with n note of pride in her
voice and fash In her eyes. "And n
you will tell the duke that you have
changed your mind" gravely.
"And If l refuse to change my
mind?"
81 am resigned to any and all
events"
"War" Her face was serious. And
what has the king to suggest"
"He proposes to accept the humilia.
ton Of being rejected by you"
"Why, this is a gallant king! Poufl
There goes a crown of thistledown."
Then she laughed. There was nothing
but youth In the laughter-youth and
gladness. Listen to me. declare
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, TIER SERENE HIGH came along with
NESS TIE PRINCESS energetic stride.
HlLDEGARpE. Grumbach rose
! and caught Carmichael by the arm.
"Your pardon. sir. but you are Mr..
Carmichael. the American consul?
81 am"
"Will you kindly look over my pa-
pers?" GrumDach asked.
You are from the United States!
Then Carmichael remembered that this
must be the compatriot who arrived
the night before. II shall be very glad
to see you in the Adlergasse at half
after 10. Any one will show you the
way. | cannot transact my business
In these dusty clothes. Good morn
ing
Grumbach liked the consuls smile.
More than that. he recognized instant
ly that this handsome young man was
| a gentleman.
He had more than an hour to idle
away. so he wandered through the
park. admiring the freshness of the
green. the we'll kept flower beds, the
crisp hedges and the clean graveled
paths. Nothing had changed In Drei-
berg save the Konigstrasse, whose cob
bles had been replaced by smooth
blocks Of wood. At times he sent swift
but uncertain glances toward the pal
aces. He longed to peer through the
h,,t fhia
desire. He would find out what he
wanted to know when he met Car
michael at the consulate. Here the
bell in the cathedral struck the tenth
hour. Not Il semitone had this voice
of bronze changed In all these years.
1t was good to be here In Dreiberg
| again.
He had put out his first protest
against the world In the Adlergasse
| forty years since. He came TO stand
before the old tavern. Not even the
sign had been painted anew. He noted
the dingy consulate sign. then started
up the dark and narrow stairs. The
| consulate door stood open. A clerk,
native to Ehrenstein. was writing at
a table. At a desk by the window sat
| Carmichael deep In volume OF Du'
| mas.
"Mr. CarmichaelT' said Grumbach tn
English.
The clerk indicated with bis pen to-
ward the Individual by the window.
| Carmichael read on. Grumbach went
boldly over and seated himself In the
| chair at the side of the desk.
"I am Mr.. Grumbach. I spoke to you
| this morning about my passports. VIII
you kindly look them overt?
Carmichael took the papers, frown'
Ing slightly. The consul went over
the papers.
"You will have no trouble going
about with those" Carmichael said
listlessly. "Is there anything ! can
do for your
There Is only one thing" answered
Grumbach. ut will be a great favor"
what do you wishT'
"An invitation to the military ball al
the palace after the maneuvers."
quietly.
Carmichael sat up.
l II am afraid yup asa askna aQme
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fro BE CONTINUED
1ha Walxaa and tho Meat.

II had thought that 1t was peculiar
to human nature to regard that which
one has as Of less value than that
which one has not, but / had reason
to change my opinion the other day.
said visitor to the ZOO
"A. keeper tossed four pieces OF meat
into the den Of two gray wolves. One
piece landed on the roof OF the shelter
house, and wolf with lame fore leg
passed over the pieces on the ground,
and, standing on his hind legs, tried
and tried to get that on the roof. which
was Just out Of reach. The other hun
cry wolf gave his attention to the
pieces on the ground and disposed OF
all three. Going over to the house. he
shifted for q moment and then sprang
upon the roof. ate the fourth piece and
stretched out for repose."-New York
kun
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Ge
Goose Girl
By HAROLD MacGRATn
Copyright. 1909. by the Bobbs.
Merrill Company
CHAPTER ~.
AT THE BLACK EAGLE.

7 2 ANS GRUMBACH was stand
- ing ON the curb in front of the
I Grand hotel. his back to the
Z \ sun. 1t was 8 o'clock. Hans
was short. but strongly built-a mild
blue eyed German. smooth faced, rud
dy checked. white haired. with 8
brown button Of nose.
Presently two police officers came
along and went into the hotel. Grum
bach turned with sigh and followed
them. Doubtless they had come to
look over his passports. And this hap.
pened to be the case.
The senior officer unfolded the pre-.
cious document.
ut is not yet vised by your consul,
said the officer.
II arrived late last night. shall see
him this morning." replied Grumbach.
"You were not born in American"
"Oh, no; came from Bavaria when
twenty"
did you go to America with your
parents"
mo; was alone"
"What is your business in American
~ am plumber. now retired"
"You are forty?" said the officer. re-
ferring to the passports.
"Yes''
"As soon as these are approved by
his excellency the American consul
kindly have porter bring them over
to the bureau of police. 1t will be only
q matter of form. | shall return them
at once"
Grumbach produced Louis Napo-
leon. which was then, as now. accept
able that side Of the Rhine.
Drink a bottle. you and your COM
rade." he said.
This the officer promised to do forth
18th and. followed by his assistant.
walked off briskly.
Grumbach took of his derby and
wiped the perspiration from his fore
head.
Coming up the thoroughfare with a
dash of spirit and color was small
troop Of horses. Grumbach watched
them till they disappeared into the pal
ace courtyard. He called to the
waiter.
"Who are they?"
1.-THE grand duke and some Of his
staff. herr
"The grand duke? Who was the
gentleman In civilian clothes?"
"That was his excellency Herr Car
michael, the American consul"
VERY good. And the young lady?"
"Her serene highness the Princess
Hildegarde."
Bring me glass Of beer" said
Grumbach. sinking down at u table.
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II a butcher or q baker or even q
mountaineer pulls the bell cord and
shows this ring admit him without
fail. he will have vital news"
For half An hour the Ambassador re-
mained staring ut the candesticks. He
wanted no dinner. He rang for his
hat and coat. and twenty minutes later
be was In the chancellor's cabinet.
You seem out of health. baron"
was the chancellor's greeting.
81 am indeed that. count. | received
a letter today from the prince regent
1t was sent to him by his majesty,
who is hunting In Bavaria. Read 1t.
count. but pray to you to do moth
Ing hastily"
The chancellor did not open the let
ter; he merely balanced 1t. His &c.
customed pallor assumed. grayish
tinge.
so his majesty declinesT he said
evenly.
"You have already heard?" cried the
amazed ambassador.
Nothing surmise. The hour.
your appearance. the letter-to what
else could they point? | was afraid
all along All, II his majesty could
but see heri Is she not worthy Of
crUwnT
"Herbeck. nothing would please me
better than to see this marriage con
summated."
81 believe you. We two peoples
should be friendly. 1t has taken me
months TO bring this matter round
The duke rebelled: her hlghncss scorn'
ed the hand of Frederick Still. II you
saw all the evidence In the case you
would not blame the duke for his at.
titude."
but those documents are rank for
geriesr'
$50 they may be. but that has not
been proved. What remedy do you
suggest" asked the chancellor.
IT suggest that the duke must not
know"
agreed. Go on"
"You will put the matter before her
highness."
"That will be difficult"
"Let her repudiate the negotiations.
Let her say that she has changed her
mind. His majesty Is quite willing
that the humiliation be his"
''That is generous. But suppose she
has set her heart on the crown Of Ju.
gendheit. What thenT'
I'm that event the affair Is no longer
in our hands. but In Gods"
ais there no. way Of changing the
kings mindY
"Read the letter, count" said the
] ambassador.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-09-06

At the opening of another fair season
we would bespesk liberal support for
the old-fashioned county fair, which has
much to recommend it over the more
modern and mercensry street fair. But
keep the county fair clean. Cater to the
best people of the community. The fair
that is clean is the fair that will prove
permanent. The county fair Is OF
ancient origin, dating back to the Old
World market places, and has an honor
able history to its credit. Well may Its
good name be jealously guarded
Breeders' Gazette.
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not reIuSe ulm.
The majordomo
whispered two
words. The am
bassador rushed
from the study.
It was dark In
the embassy Of
fee. Quickly the
ambassador light.
ed some candles.
Gas would be too
bright for such q
meeting.
well. your ex-
cellency 2" said a
voice from the
leather lounge.
"Who are your"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-09-06
A Mean Trick.

What's this heah about
Miss Giltcoin agweeing to mawwy
you and then going back on her word?
Pe-cy-That is the stwait Of 1t, I'm
sowwy to say. Algernon - Beastly
twick, deah boy. Why don't you sue
her foh nonsupport? You've got q
clean case, doncher know.-Chicago
News.
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" hen the waiter
returned he said,
"W here does
Herr Carmichael
live?"
"'rhe consulate
Is In the Adler
gasse. He HIM
self lives here at
the Grand hotel"
So Herr Car
michael liv d
here. That would
be convenient.
Grumbach decid-
ed to wait for
him. The Amer
ican consul later
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to you that ] am happier ut this mo-
ment than | have been IN days. 10
marry a man have never seen. whose
looks. character and habits are un-
known-why. | have lived I'm kind OF
horror. | am free!" And she uttered
the words as with the breath Of spring.
The chancellors shoulders dropped
tri1e more. and his hand closed down
over the letter.
There will be no war;" resumed her
highness. 81 know my father. Our
wills may clash. but in this instance
mine shall be the stronger"
"But this is not the end"
"You mean that there will De other
kings?"
"Yes. there will be other kings. am
sorry. What young girl has not her
dream of romance? But princesses
must not have romances. Yours, my
child. must be political marriage. II
Is barsh decree"
my highness will or will not marry,
as she pleases. Am ! a chattel that I
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-09-06
CHAPTER v.
THE KINGS LETTER

THE KINGS LETTER
~ARMICHAEL at once sought
the chancellor's cabinet To
4 his surprise the room was al
~ ready tenanted. Grumbach
and police officer.
"What's the trouble!" Carmichael
inquired
"iour excelleacy KNOWS as much as
[ d." said thu officer.
Occasionally Grumbach wiped nls
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closed the SMUT
ters and opened
his b tt er Q d
trunk. From the
false bottom he
took out q small
bundle. Mad fool
that he had been!
How many times
had he gazed at
these trinkets In
these sixteen or
more years! How
many times had
the talons Of re-
morse gashed bis
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am to be onereQ
across this from
tier or that2"
The chancellor
moved uneasfly.
you will, then,
tell the duke that
you have changed
your mind, that
you have recon-
sidered p he per-
sisted.
"This evening.
Now, godfather,
you may kiss her
serene highness
on the forehead"
"This honor to
me?" The chan
cellor tremhled
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HAD BEEN! Two little yel'
low shoes. like two butterflies; a little
cloak trimmed with ermine. golden
iocket shaped like heart!
Grumbach was very fond Of music
There was nothing at the opera. 80 he
decided to spend the earlier part OF
the evening In the public gardens.
Subsequently be found himself stand
ing beside a young vintner and bis
peasant sweetheart Their hands Sc
cretly met and locked behind theil
backs. Grumbach sighed He would
always 60 his way alone.
The girl turned her head. She loos'
enrd the winners hand.
"Do not mind me. girl" said Grum
bach. his face broadening.
The girl laughed easily and without
confusion. Her companion. however
flushed under his tan. and a scowl ran
over his forehead.
The band was playing "Les Hugue'
nots." and the girl hummed the air.
A hand was put upon Grumbach's
shoulder authoritauvely. The police
officer who had examined bis pass.
ports that morning stood at Grum'
bach's elbow.
Herr Grumbach." he said quietly,
"his excellency the chancellor has d.
rpcted me to bring you at once to the
paiace."
80 the paleceT Grumbach's face
was expressive of great astonishment
My passports were wrong In some re.
spect."
"Oh. no. herr. They were correct"
Grumbach reused bis mind energet
ically.
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7 SHALL NEED THE cellOr trembled.
WHOLE ROOM TO Even so"
DANCE In. He did not
touch her with bis hands, but the kiss
he put on her forehead was benedic.
ton.
"You may go now" she said. "for I
shall need the whole room to dance In
am free, II only for little while"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-09-06

High prices of hogs have brought
Chinese pigs into the American market,
1000 frozen porkers arriving at San Fran
cisco recently, consigned to st. Louis
Arm, with another shipment 10 follow.
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AMONG THE FARMERS.
"sPEED THE PLow."

on practical agricultural topics
10 solicited. Address all communications In
tended for this department to HENRY ID.
HAMMOND, Agricultural Editor Oxford Dem
ocrat, Paris, Ne.
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MAD FOOL THAT HE heart!
had BEEN. Two little yell
low shoes. like two butterflies; little
cloak trimmed with ermine. golden
locket shaped like heart!
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Y VANS GRUMBACH was stand
- ing ON the curb in front of the
Grand hotel. his back to the
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-01-17
FRANCHISE:
QUESTIONS
TAKEN Up
fuses to Comment on
Graft ChargesHAttorney
Meyer Says South Bend
Story Was Unauthorized.

Not until the board OF public works
has the specifications for the new cleo
trio light and power contract in shape
Will anything be done in regard to the
South Shore line franchise. which has
been referred back to it by both the
old and new city councils.
Members of the board were shown
the recent dispatch to the Chicago Hec-
ord-Herald from South Bend, in which
Attorney F. j. Lewis Meyer is quoted
as saying that he can get the fran
chise in Hammond provided he comes
across with the price to certain coun-
cilmen. The board did not comment
on the article to any extent, having
already been assured by Mr.. Meyer
that the statement was unauthorized.
The board recognized the article as
practically the same as that which ap-
peared in recent issue of the Lake
County Democrat. 1t does in no way
assail the character of the board, and
that body's hands are clean, for it has
accepted the franchise and passed it
to the council
Before a conference is held between
the board and the officials of the inter
urban company. the board Will not
commit itself as to just how many OF
the proposed dHlefluIHeHlS W1icn are
blocking the franchise will be consid
cred by it. Indeed. it is doubtful wheth-
er the board will consider any of them
seriously as it has already put its O.
K. on the franchise.
There are no indications that the
board will take up the Northern In
diana Traction company very soon. The
board prefers to walt in this matter
until the company at least can show q
right of way through the balance oi
Lake county before it will take up the
question of granting a right of way
through Hammond.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-01-17
SICKNESS KEEPS
G. A. R. FROM INSTALLING
Number Of Officers Ill Causes
the Postponement of
Meeting.

Owing to sickness of several of the
members of the local G. A. r. post, the
installation of the new officers which
was to have been held last Saturday
evening was postponed It is now ex-
pected that the installation meeting
will be held on the first Saturday In
February. Two of the members who
were to be installed as officers are con-
fined to their homes owing to illness.
They are the Rev. F. M. Elliott, who has
been elected as vice commander, and
Patrick Reilley, who was elected as Of
f1cer of the guard. The commander
elect, George Post, Is also among those
who do not enjoy the best of health
The winter has been a rather severe
one on the old soldiers. 1t is hoped,
however. that by the next meeting night
the members and officers will be in
such shape that the installation can be
successfully held.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-01-17
Death of Tom WILEY.

Tom Wiley. one of Hammond's old
est saloonkeeprs and quite an active
politician. died yesterday, his death be-
ing due to typhoid pneumonia. Mr.. Wi
ley is survived by a wife and two
daughters, one of whom is married.
and one son. To many of his friends
it was not known that Mr.. Wiley was
sick and the news of his death came
as a distinct shock. Mr.. Wiley was
established In business at Roby his
place of bushes being near the Wolf
lake. While 1t was not definitely known
in Hammond today. II Is thought that
the funeral will be held next Wednes-
day.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-01-17
WELL KNOWN MAN
DIES IN TEXAS
Thomas B. Lee, One of
Crown Points Pioneer
Business Men, Is Dead.

Crown Point, Ind, Jan. 17-Mrs.
Lee, living North Main street, re-
ceived the sad intelligence yesterday
of the death of her husband, Thomas
Benton Lee, who several months ago
went west to engage in farming. Mr..
Lees death came suddenly, whit he
was splitting rails to be used for the
purpose of fencing in his newly-a ac-
quired land. Apoplexy was the direct
cause of his death, although it is said
he had ben ailing for some time.
Mr.. Lee was one of Crown Points
best known citizens and business men,
having been engaged in the coal bust
ness for many years at this place with
his son, Benton Jr., selling out his in
terest to the Peters concern.
1t is said that the deceased is a de-
scendant of the famous southern Lees
of civil war fame, and fought for the
southern cause during the war of the
rebellion.
The funeral arrangements have not
been made as yet, but the remains Will
be brought here for burial
Benton Lee Jr was in the ives stern
country with his father at the time OF
his death, and Mrs. Lee was prepar-
ing TO join the family there as soon
as local business interests were settled
Mrs. Lee. a son and daughter survive
the deceased, and to them the commun- l.
ity's sympathy is extended
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-01-17
HAVE THE
SITUATION
IN HAND
Hammond Authorities Are
Watching Trouble at the
Standard Steel Car Plant
With Great Precautions;
Hope for Arbitration.

The only development in the strike
situation at the Standard Steel Car
plant is the fact that a number of ma
chanists have gone out. There. has
been no violence so far and the sit
uation is said to be well in hand
The saloons are still closed and a
committee of East Hammond saloon
Keepers have gone to Mayor Becker to
see If they could not be permitted to
reopen their places of business.
1t Is impossible to find out just how
many men are out, but it is said that
there are several hundred. There is
a detail of several police officers in the
district and they have done excellent
work in maintaining order.
1t is evident that the strikers are
not going to give Hammond a McKee's S
Rocks reputation If the police can pre-
vent violence on the part of the strik-
ers-
Swears In Deputies.
Chief of Police Peter Austgen has
decided to swear in number Of dep
uties SO that he will not be compelled
to have SO many of his regular men
out in the Standard district.
number of meetings have been
held in various places in the city and
1t IS said that meeting of the Amer
ican employees of the plant is to be
hel din Huehn's hall in this city in
the near future.
There Is said to be a movement on
foot on the part of the business men
of the city to see If the difficulties be-
tween the workers and the company
can not be settled by arbitration.
They regret very much that this
trouble has come up at this time and
believe that Hammond prestige as an
industrial center free from labor diff
ficulties will be endangered if this
trouble is allowed to go on
The business men look at this mat
ter from personal point of view and
it is safe to say that those who have
been looking forward to a prosperous
season with the Standard running al
full force, do not like the idea OF la
Dor troubles
For this reason it is possible that
steps will be taken to have the diff
ficulties between the employees and the
company settled temporarily and then
when the company takes orders for
new cars 1T can make its estimates on
the highest cost of labor
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-01-17
CONVICTED
BY JUDGE.
Interesting Case Once in the
City Police Court Is
Brought to Light.

steve Rosko, OF 419 Cedar street. is
free man today owing to his pardon
from Governor Marshall. which was
nrocured tbroueh +ha ofyor+s
ne Time aso nosho was
convicted by ex-Judge Mcmahon of the
city court on the charge of larceny.
tha av,danoa
- 49, aefao+
49, 'ooi'
~ MS possession which belinged to
John Sieezer Tolleston carpenter.