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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-05-10

and that offers our only chance. II
would seem. Granted an effective sur
prise, we may carry 1t. Then your
guardian will bring you to u.s."
What II you failT'
1--WE must not fail" he said quietly
"Please do not hide the alternative
from me-" she pleaded. Il have en-
dured 80 much"
"Well. don't you see, this man-who
by the way. is married and has d
daughter, aged fourteen-will, II neces
sary, reveal your presence to the gov
ernor. BY that time. say in day OF
two, the excitement will have died
down. the news Of your escape will be
cabled to England. you will be sent to
the coast on the government steamer
and you can travel home by the next
mail"
THAT sounds very simple-and Euro.
pean," she said. and the pathetic sar.
casm was not lost on him.
Hozier was deputed to obtain the
girls consent to the proposal he had
already put before her. He feared that
she would refuse compliance, for he
understood her fine temper better than
the others. He was young malone
but little versed In the ways Of women
yet some instinct warned him that
there was a nobility In Iris Yorke's
nature that might set self at naught
and urge her to share her companions
lot even though certain death were the
outcome.
They passed together through the
cavern. Watts. sound asleep. was ly-
ing there. The majority Of the men
were seated on the rocks without or
lounging near the entrance. They were
smoking now freely, the only stipula-
ton being that matches were not to
be struck in the open.
There was no hiding the desperate
character Of the coming adventure.
The Andromeda's crew did not attempt
to minimize it. The choice offered lay
only In the manner of their death. AS
to the prospect of ultimate escape, they
hardly gave it thought. Some among
them had served In the armies OF Eu-
rope, and they at least were under no
delusion concerning the issue Of an at
tack on fort by less than score OF
unarmed men-seventeen, to be exact.
since two of the ships company were
so manned by the bursting Of the shell
on the forecastle as to be practically
helpless. 1t was by the rarest good
fortune that they were able to walk.
Iris smiled at them In her frank way.
81 hope you will all be spared TO
ship on q new Andromeda." she said.
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New EngIand's Progress.

1t was stated this week, at dinner OF
the Boston merchants club, that the
summer boarders annually leave $780,
OOO, 900 in New England. 1t Is estimated
that the tourists who have been attract
ed into the six states because OF the de-
velopmeut of the automobile are spend
ing nearly half as much more annually
in the same territory. That makes
800, ,0O0, 900, and the season Is dawning
30 much earlier this year that the full
500, ,OOO, 900 may be added to the work
ing capital of New England. That Is
somewhat of an argument for optimism
iu this part of the country. But there
is a good deal more. The development
OF that enormous business has made en-
ployment for much capital that would
otherwise have been invested in other
parts of the country or lost In speculs-
ton. 1t has made the transportation
facilities of New England the best the
world knows, because Of the demand for
the facilities to come and 60 and take
the goods along. But 1t has done more
than that for the wage workers. 1t has
raised them to position where they are
averaging 80 per cent more wages than
the workers in any other section Of the
world of the same area. And they are
the most saving Of all people. The
banks of deposit for savings show that
so plainly that there is no discounting It..
One-fifth Of the savings Of the whole
country are in New England banks, and
the population is less than tenth OF
the total. At that banquet in Boston,
President Tuttle of the Boston and
Maine said that 1900 Of the 1000, 600
immigrants admitted to the United
States last year were given employment
in New England, and he added: 1.-THE
very fact that New England could give
employment to such number Is the
best answer to the charge that New
England is suffering from a decline,
New England never was so prosperous
AZ to-day. Not only are all it's indus-
tries iu q fourishing condition, but 1t
furnishes large portion of the money 10
building up the industries of the rest oi
the country"
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ready! As II to hE THRUST HIS hhAp
emphasize this THROUGH.
peril there was an interval Of 81
lence Steam had been shut of. Phil
ip touched the girls lips lightly with
a finger. Then he lay fat on the ledge
and began to creep forward. 1t was
impossible that he should run and
warn the others. but 1t was essential
above all else. that he should ascertain
what the men on the launch were do
ing and the extent Of their knowledge.
He found n tuft Of the grass that
clnug TO II crevice where It's roots drew
hardy sustenance from the crumbllng
rCck. He vcntured to thrust lis head
through this screen. following Domin-
COS example some hours earlier. Al
most directly beneath his eager glance
found Tie little vessel. She was float
ing past with the current. He peered
down ON to her deck as II from the
ton OF Il mast. \ few cigarette smok-
ias officers were grouped in hor Dows.
Apparently they were more Interested
In the remains Of the Andromeda thah
in the natural fortress overhead. Gus
tered round the hatch were some TWEEN
ty soldiers. also smoking.
One of the officers pointed to the
ledge. He was excited and emphati"
The man at the wheel growled al
order, and the engine started hSaih
Though HoZier knew not what was
said. the Significance Of this panto-
mime was not lost on him. The loca!
pilot was afraid Of these treacherouS
waters In the dark, but next dar
Frade do Francez (Which is the island
ers' name for the Grande-pere rocki
would surely be explored II landing
could be made.
Away hustled the launch. but Hozier
did not move until there was no risk
of his figure being si!houetted against
the sky. Even then he wormed his
way backward with slow caution. Iris
was crouched where he had left her,
wide eyed, motionless.
Good job We came here" he said.
ut Is evident they mean to maintain
patrol until there Is news OF De
sylvia one way or the other. Ii Will
be interesting now to hear what the
gallant San Benavides says. II any
ship comes to Fernando Noronha to-
night she will be seen from the Is
land long before any signal Is visible
at this point
"Do you think the others saw the
launchw she asked.
"No-not unless some Of the men
strayed down the gully. which the!
were told not to do. The breakers
would drown the noise Of the engines
and screw"
There was O slight pause.
"Wnl you tell themT she went on.
"Why not"
This time the pause was more eio'
Quent than words. Quite unconscious
ly Iris replied to her own question.
"Of course, as you said little while
ago, we owe our lives to Dom Corria
de SYLVIA" she murmured, as II she
were reasoning with herself.
BY chance. probably because Hoziei
stopped to help her to her feet. his arm
rested lightly across her shoulders.
II will not pretend to misunderstand
| you," he said. "lf the Brazilians do
| not mean to play the game 1t would be
a Just punishment to let them rush Oh
their own doom. But De Sylvia may
not agree with this fop Of an officer
and, in any event. we must go straight
/ with him until he shows his teeth
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NUMBER I9.

"YOu seem to dislike Captain San
Benavides." she said inconsequently.
~ regard him as a bralnless ass" he
exclaimed.
Somehow that sounds like descrip-
ton Of dead donkey. which one never
Sees"
"Mademolsellem came q voice from
the lip Of the ravine.
Zone can hear him, though" laughed
Hozier, with a warning pressure that
suspiciously resembled hug. These
two were children in some respects.
quicker to jest than to grieve, better
fitted for mirth than tragedy.
They moved out from their niche.
and San Benavides clustered into We.
hement French.
I'VE are going to the landing place
before 1t is too dark" he muttered an-
grily. I'VE must not show light. In
a few minutes the path will be most
dangerous. Please make haste, made
moiselle. We did not know where you
had gone"
He took her hand. Philip followed.
He was young enough to long for an
opportunity to tell San Benavides that
he was Il puppy. a mongrel puppy.
After a really difficult and hazardous
descent they found the others awaiting
them in a rock shrouded cove. The
barest standing room was afforded by
4 patch of shingle and detritus. Along
side a fiat stone lay three broad planks
led together with cowhide. The CEN
:er plank was turned up at one end.
This was the catamaran, which De
sylvia had dignitied by the name OF
boat.
Were ave you bin?' .,pwled Coke.
We've lost a good ten minnits. You
ought to ave known. Hozier. that It's
darkest just after sunset"
1--WE could not have started sooner.
sir"
wy not? We were KEEP waitin' up
there, searchin' for you"
THAT was our best slice Of luck to-
day. Had any of you appeared on the
ledge you would have been seen from
the launch"
"Wot launchT"
"The launch that visited US this
morning. Ten minutes ago she was
standing by at the foot Of the rock"
Philip spoke slowly and clearly. He
meant his news to strike home. AS
he anticipated, De Sylvia broke In.
"You saw it?" he asked. aud, his
deep voice vibrated with dismay.
"Yes. even made out, by actions
rather than words, that the darkness
alone prevented the soldiers from COM
ing here tonight. The skipper would
not risk it."
De Sylvia said something under his
breath. He spoke rapidly to San Ben
avides, and the latter seemed to be
cowed. for his reply was brief Then
the ex.president reverted to English.
81 have decided to send Marcel and
Domingo ashore first" he said. They
will select the safest place for land
ing. Marcel will bring back the cat
amaran and take off Mr. Hozier and
the young lady. Captain Coke and
will follow. and the others In such or
der as Senior Benavides thinks fit.
The catamaran will only hold three
with safety. but Marcel believes he
can find another for Domingo. Re-
member, all Of you, silence Is essen
tialw
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BODIES ldE DEAF
No sooner had the words left her lips
than the thought came unbidden, III
my uncle ard Captain Coke wished the
ship to be thrown away. nothing could
have better suited their purposes thar
this tragic error"
For the instant the unforeseen ouI
come of that Sunday afternoons plot
ting In the peaceful garden Of Linden
House held her imagination. She re
called each syllable Of it. and there
throbbed in her brain the hitherto un'
dreamed Of possibility that Coke had
brought the Andromeda to Fernando
Noronha in pursuance of his thievish
project.
At once she whispered to Hozier:
"Is there any one on the path be-
low%
"No," he said. 1.-THE Brazilians are
with Coke at the top Of the gully"
Is it safe for us to go the other
way%
"I think so. But you must be care
full not to slip"
She caught his arm, little knowing
the thrill her clasp sent through bis
frame. This simple gesture Of her
confidence was bittersweet. He reso-
lutely closed his eyes to the knowledge
that this might be their last talk.
They climbed down. Neither spoke
until they stood on the curving ledge
that had proved their salvation. The!
reached the place from which the Bra
Iilians had thrown the rope. They
could hear the quiet plash Of the water
in the cleft. Piled against a low ~
ing rock were the funnel and other
debris Of the Andromeda. The black
hull was plainly visible beneath the
surface.
"If we follow the others, will the
soldiers throw our dead bodies into
the sea| she asked.
II want you to believe that you will
be absolutely safe II We escape being
discovered during the crossing Of the
narrow strip of water that separates
this rock from the island" he FASTENED
to say. THAT is your only risk. and 1t
is a light one. Senior de Sylvia is sure
that the troops will not keep the keen,
est lookout tonight. They are still con
vinced that the insurgent steamer Is
sunk. Our chief danger will date from
tomorrow's dawn. Marcel reports tina:
q systematic search of the island was
begun today. 1t will be continued to.
morrow, but on new lines. because by
that time they will have learned the
truth. The Andros y-Mela Is not lying
In pieces at the foot Of this rock. tho
president has not escaped. and every
practicable inch Of Fernando Noronh;l
and the adjacent islands will be scour'
ed in the hope Of finding him. At first
sight that looks like being In our favor
In reality 1t means the end II we are
discovered here. The soldiers will shooi
| first and inquire afterward. l have NOT
the slightest doubt but that plenty OF
evidence will be forthcoming that W.
were set of desperadoes who had un
lawfully interfered in the affairs OF
foreign state"
II want to do that which Is for tht
| good Of ALL" she said at length. do
you ask me to 60 to this convtct'
| house, Mr.. Hozier?"
81 urge 1t on you with the utmos
conviction. With you or our hands
| we can act freely. We must delive
an attack tonight. God in heaven. yo'
cannot think that we would expose yo'
to the perils of u desperate 6ght!'
His sudden outburst was unexpected
even by himself. He trembled IN al
agony of passion. Iris placed a timi'
hand on his shoulder.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-05-10

The daylight saving" scheme of set
ting the clock ahead an hour through the
summer, seems to have lost most Of the
enthusiastic support with which 1t was
greeted in some quarters last year. 1t
was about the absurdest thing ever, any
way. The daylight is there, II you want
It, clock or no CLOCK, and there wouldn't
be any moro however the olock might be
manipulated.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-05-10

The man who can't grow clover ad-
nits that he has losing soil. Where
clover grows land 10 improving, where
it fails 1t is losing. This talk that one
cannot grow clover 10 q bar to progress.
Too often tho man who cries this hasn't
tried to grow the clover. 1t is high
lime that we set our faces toward bet
ter state. of affairs. Glover can be
grown in Maine, clover is grown in
Maine, clover fields can be multiplied 10
Maine. and the sooner all this Is demon.
atrsted the better for the pocketb0oks OF
the growers. A good clover sod Ii the
foundation of prosperity. Without 1t
there will come fAilure.-4aine Farmer.
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G G6e
Ut ~
9e9!eewwaeu, a
By ~
LOUIS TRACY
LOUIS TRACY
Author Of the pillar Of Light"
"The Wings Of the Nom
ing" and The Captain Of the
Kansas"
Copyrisht, 1909 by Edward J Clode

The slow change In the direction OF
Domingo's gaze showed the approach
and passing of the hostile vessel. 1t
was evident that long halt was made
in the channel close to the wreck. OF
which some fragments remained above
water. Still, curiously enough. 1t was
impossible for those Oh board the
launch to read the ships name. since
the word "Andromeda. twice em
bossed on the sharp cutwater. was hid
den by the jutting rocks on both side
of the cleft.
AT last Domingo turned his heat
slightly and gave them reass'rin'
little nod. He said something. whi' i
DE Sylvia translated.
"They have photograph OF tn
wreck" he said. land are now steam
ing through the northerly channel t"
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the anchorage on
the west side OF
the island. Most
fortunately. they
do not seem to
be aware Of your
drifting boat"
Then he add
ed, with q court
lineSs that was
80 incongruous
" ] [ n q ] 3 uu-
EN- pit appear
ance and patch
ed and tattered
garments: IF the
senhora permits,
the m e d III q y
smoke now. In
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Insult Upon Injury.

"And to make matters worse" COM
planned the employee who had just
been blown up by premature explo-
sion In quarry. when claimed
damages the foreman called me
blasted fool."-I.ippincotts.
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another hour the WE NAY MAKE HIS
channel will not TORY
be navigabIe. We have hot and tiring
day before us, and advise sleep fer
those to whom it is vouchsafed. III
the weather continues to improve the
next tide will bring us a smooth sea-
Given that and dark nisht-well. we
may make history. Who knows"
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Better put the good apples at the top
bottom and middle OF the barrel, Do
cause dealers now have habit OF ex-
amining all three places. This sugges,
ton is for the tricky grower only, - ail
others do not need tt.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-05-10

Bind together your spare hours by
the cords Of some definite purpose
William N. Taylor.
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to scream. De-
spite his warning
she must at least
have whispered q
question. but her
ears eau & h I a
sound to which
they were now
well accustomed.
The light chug-
chug Of an engine
and the tapping
Of n propeller
came up to them
from the sea. The
steam launch was
approaching. Per-
haps they had
been seen al
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IL will CO." she whispered. "PieaSt'
do not be distressed on my account. !
brought you here not to discuss my
own fate, but yours. These Brazilians
will not scruple to make use Of you
and then throw you aside II 1t suits
their purpose. That man De Sylvia
does not care how he attains power.
and know that be and the officer en-
tertain some plan which they have not
revealed to you"
"You-knowr'
"Yes. understand little Of their
language. have mere glimpse C.
its sense. as one sees O landscape
through a mist. When De Sylvia toll
you today that San Benavides was
with you heart and soul. he was lying.
There were things said about ship
and midnight and boat. watched
the officers face. He was wholly op'
posed to the landing tonight. My miEc
is not so vague now. think ] caa
grasp his meaning. Was 1t not 10
night that the Andros-yMela was to
appear"
"Yes."
"Well, may they not hope secretly
that she will keep to the fixed hour:
Once you and | and the others are
on the island and an alarm Is given
the Brazilians could slip away unno-
ticed. Yes. that is it. do not trust
them any more than ! trusted Captain
Coke. Don't you realize that he
brought the Andromeda to this place
in order to wreck her more easily? 1t
was to supply a pretext for the visit
that he made undrinkable the watel
in the ships tanks"
That appealing hand still rested Oh
Philips shoulder Its touch affected
him profoundly. With lightning dart
Of memory his thoughts went back t.
the moment when she lay, inert and
half fainting. in his arms OH the bridge
after he had taken her from the iaZ
arctic But he controlled his voice
sufficiently to say:
You may be right. Indeed, l kno"
you are right so far as Coke Is con
cerned. When went aft to find oui
II one of the boats could not be cleared
| noticed that steering gear box had
been pried open again. had time
for only seconds glance. but was
sure the damage had not been done by
q bullet So the Andromeda was doom
ed to be lost. no matter what hap
pened."
Coke will stand by the rest Of US
In our struggle for life. at any rate.
But the BraZilians"-
"Have no fear Of them. /, too, have
watched San Benavides. don't like
the fellow and wouldn't place an ounce
of faith In him. but De Sylvia has
brains. and he knows well enough that
no ship from Brazil will come to Fer
nando NorOnha in his behalf. In fact.
he breads visit by government YES
sci, in which event our fraiI chance OF
seizing that launch
She felt rather than saw that he had
suddenly grown rigid. His right arm
flew out and drew her to him.
"Sh.s.s-hw he breathed and pulled
her behind rock. Her woman's heart
yielded to dread Of the unseen. 1t
pulsed violently, and she was tempted
fo ooraam No.
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AMONG The FARMERS.
"sPEED THE PLow."

on practical agricultural topic
Is solicited. Address al communications In
tended for this department TO hkNkr
HAMMOND. Agricultural Editor oxford Dem
ocrai, Paris, Ne.
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AT a recent meeting of the executive
committee of the Maine Dairymen's
Association il was decided to offer the
following premiums to be competed for
at the annual meeting of the association
to be held in Augusta, Dec. 9Th to 9th:
CLASS I.
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CHAPTER VIII.

. HOUGH Iris gave such warlike
counsel. it would be doing her
4 grave injustice to assume that
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Queer Creatures That Roam In For.
ests Far From the Sea.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-11-05
a Surprise Party.

Miss Mary Hager was the honor
guest at surprise party last evening
the occasion being the seventeenth an.
mversary Of her. birth. Among the
guests were Misses Frances Deegan,
Beatrice Boggess. Elizabeth West,
Pearl Davis. Virginia Davis. Tommy
Miller, Mabel Upton, Bessie Hager,
Minnie Hager. Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Smith, Mrs. Fred Hager. Mr. James
Jordon. Frank Jorden, Will Parker.
Fred Heats. John Wellington. James
Smith, Robert Hager, Frank STAINS
Berry. Harry Downey, Harry Hager.
Delicious refreshments were served
during the evening. Miss Hager re-
ceiyed number Of pretty girts.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-11-05
AN APPEAL TO WIVES.
Cure the Drinking Husband by Using
orrine-can Be Given Secretly.

No more terrible affiliction can
come to any home than the craving
for strong drink OF husband and faith.
er. We appeal to wives, mothers, and
sisters to save the husband and father
or the brother with Orrine. scientific
cure for the liquor habit. Can begiy-
en- secretly. aFte 'ssia
7, 0rrine Is sold under an absolute
guarantee that 1t will cure the drink
habit or money will be refunded. Save
the happiness and prosperity OF the
home with Ofrine. 81 per box. Write
for free booklet SLOW to. Cure DRINK.
enness.'' Orrine Co., All ofrine Build
ing, Washington, d. c. Orrine is sold
In this city BY Cranes Drug Store. S22
Main 81. l'-ss4:l .