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The Republican journal., 1911-10-05
Rev. Robert S. Macarthur, D. D.

After pastorate of forty one years,
Rev. Robert S. Macarthur, D. D.,
preached his farewell sermon on Sunday
at the Calvary Baptist Church in New
York. He was so affected that his
voice often failed him and his congrega-
ton wept with him. At one time he re-
tired from the pulpit, while his assistant
prayed that the retiring pastor be given
strength to proceed with his part in the
service DR.. Macarthur denied that
Rev. Len G. Broughton, D. D., of At
lanta, Ga, would succeed him. Although
retained as pastor emeritus, DR.. Mac
Arthur will devote his time to the work
of the World Alliance. and will sail in
December for St. Petersburg to attend
the dedication there of the new taber-
nacle. His successor had not been chos-
en.-Boston Transcript.
DR.. Macarthur has lectured twice in
Belfast to the delight of his audiences,
and those who met him personally during
his brief visits here have held him since
in warm personal regard.
The Republican journal., 1911-10-05
Agricultural Course in High School.

The Skowhegan High school is the first
in Maine to introduce an agricultural
course under the new law passed by the
last legislature, and Charles C. Cleve-
land is the first teacher of such course
in the State. Prof. Cleveland assumed
his duties last week and is using his farm
on the outskirts of the village as dem
onstrating farm for the work. He had
one class of 10 boys pull three-fourths
of an acre of beans in Is minutes. They
found that on 10 hills planted on lime
there were IS pods, while on 10 hills
planted on high-grade fertilizer there
were 1876 pods. Prof. Cleveland is a
graduate of the University of Maine in
the class of 1909.
The Republican journal., 1911-10-05
REcIPRoclrY's DENISE.

To THE EDITOR OF The JOURNAL. And
now the ghost Of reciprocity has been
laid! And by the Canadians, too. to
whom we thought it was to be Of inch
great benefit. 1t now appears thew were
more afraid of it than we were. and
well they might be, for most Of the
advantages were on our side. The cam
paign was carried on largely by the
Canadian manufacturers, who. when
they undertake it can influence and con-
troll public opinion there Just as thew
have so long been able to do in this
country.
The average output for an employee in
the principal industries in this country il
s., $50 worth Of manufactured goods in a
year, while the average output per man
in Canada is but $l,455. With this ad-
vantage it is plain to be seen that our
manufacturers have nothing to fear from
competition on the north. And then we
have the advantage of abundant coal and
iron and other raw material, and well
equipped plants advantageously situated
and.filled with trained workmen of supe-
rior skill and intelligence.
Another question that had great in
fiuence with many voters was that of
annexation. Although it should not have
had the slightest bearing on the issue, it
was played ''for all it was worth" and
no doubt had controlling influence in
the minds of many.
We now sell Canada five times as much
farm produce as she sells us, and no
doubt if there was no duty we could
easily increase the amount. 1t would be
Of great advantage if we could buy 25,-
DOC, 900 bushels of wheat year Of Can
ada. She now grinds it into flour and
ships it to Europe. If we could buy it of
her it would give our millers chance to
grind it in our own mills, thus giving
employment to American labor and make
market for 5000, 900 flour barrels to
put it IN, made by American coopers of
lumber furnished by American lumber
men. 1t would not lower the price of
our wheat one cent, because our millers
would ship the flour to Europe just as
the Canadian miller would have done if
it had been put up in Canada. It would
also give American railroads ali oppor-
tunity to transport 5000, 900 barrels of
flour from the mills to the seaboard for
shipment to foreign ports. But they
saw all this and did not mean to give us
the opportunity. And now the time is
past and we must await events to de-
velop closer relations between the two
Nations. Increased trade must needs
obtain between us. The immigration to
and from the two countries is about
equal, but about one third of those from
this side return here each year. So in
proportion to population the balance is
in our favor of about 10 to l.
Canada is our second best customer,
and her prosperity means an increased
market for our produce, and it behooves
US to cultivate the most amicable rela-
lions with our neighbor on the north
whose interests are so closely related to
our own. C. E. SMITH.
The Republican journal., 1911-10-05
100000 Bushels of Potatoes.

4 canvass of the principal potato ship
fTg points and producing regions in
AFoostook county indicates that the
eolrty's potato crop this season VIII
aNoEimate 17,000,0 900 bushels, which
womb in the usual proportion, allow
952o1t 1000, 900 bushels for shipment.
Washington, Penobscot and Oxford
e91Htlas also have large crops, and it is
y'NMated that Maine will ship rs, 900, 600
Ilale!a Of potatoes between now and next
S1g' The quality of the crop is gener-
S.y good, and, on account of shortage
elsewhere it is expected that prices will
u considerably higher than in the past
year. Harvesting is progressing favor
aey and potato houses all along the lines
~ the railroads are being filled. Many
ouyers have already arrived, and early
shipments much exceed those of last
Year
The Republican journal., 1911-10-05

covering in pretty glazed tile patterns of
delft blue and white, green and white or
other colorings. This makes a finish
washable as china dish and as easily
kept clean and fresh. Hard Georgia
pine, inoleum or oil-cloth is used for
HooTs and the woodwork in doors and
window frames is finished in enameled
paint or transparent varnish.
RANGE FITTINGS.
Ranges that combine coal and gas
Compartments are often used and vary
N size according to the size of the
Arhen and the demands made upon
item. Considerable use is made of
The glass so much employed in business
buildings that refracts the light, and
soltens and increases the illumination.
TIE sink is invariably next to- the range
and has a large window on the left side.
When plain glass is used curtains of
almlty or muslin easily Numbered are
EHpOyeQ.
Make the cook proud of her kitchen, "
says well-known teacher of domestic
science, land she will care for it proper
y and be reluctant to leave it for less
attractive surroundings. - Where the
owner does the cooking it is surely worth
While to have this room pretty, convent
en- and easy to care for, for as every
woman realizes "the kitchen is the very
heart Of the house."
ELEANOR FRANCES.
The Republican journal., 1911-10-05
SHE GOT
WHAT SHE
WANTED
This Woman Had to Insist
Strongly, but it Paid

Chicago, Ill.-"I suffered from fe-
male weakness and stomach trouble.
The Republican journal., 1911-10-05
The Up-toDate Kitchen.

NEW YORK, Oct. End. The up-to-date
,.;+cben is as complete and perfect in its
nointments as the laboratory of a
or tsr,st. and contrasts in almost every
ast;cular with what was considered de-
p;roble for this, type of room genera
'..n ago. Take the matter of space, the
NJ idea was to have very large room,
.ho modern idea is to have it as compact
consistent with complete fittings and
.nitsrv arrangement.
'' THE 'KITcHENETTE."
The 'kitchenette, which is getting
b. be a notable feature of city apart
ants is the last word of what can be
am,,omplished in the direction of Compact
.,oysnience. This is simply closet or
,,eove easily shut off from the living
oom when not in use, that contains
,y4ry needed appliance for the cooking
IN small family in a space hardly
ioroer than was occupied by an old-time
,trben table. 1t contains gas or cleo
.,;, stove, sometimes both, running hot
ar3 cold water, and porcelain sink of
annie depth. A sliding door at one end
,;res access to the dumbwaiter that
sorries away waste and brings up sup
.rss from grocer or butcher, while at the
,oroslte end of the kitchenette is well
,tranged refrigerator, cooled by coils of
,in4s through which frozen brine con-
.tsntIy circulates, preserving an even,
lr temperature more effective than that
,b+aned with ice in the ordinary chest.
SANITARY FITMENTs.
The question of ventilation has been
.orisfactorily solved. In old time kitch-
,rs this depended almost wholly upon the
,nening of doors and windows and was
racessarily, for theImost part. left to the
secretion of the cook, with the result
that cooking odors were apt to greet one
ir the entrance hall of even the most
oratentious homes. In modern construc-
lion shafts and f1ues are arranged to
automatically carry off cooking odors
and to keep the air pure and sweet as
ssnitation demands in this center that
minister's to the health of the whole
family.
NO LURKING CORNERS.
No cracks or corners are permitted to
conceal dirt or lurking germs. Walls
ono 4oors are perfectly joined and finish
I'd with glazed porcelain tiles, or with
tos less expensive but equally sanitary
substitute, the modern washable wall
The Republican journal., 1911-10-05
Gives Aid to Strikers,

Sometimes liver. kidneys and bowels seem to
go on strike and refuse to work right. Then
you need those pleasant little strike breakers
DIR. Kings New Life Pills-to give them
natural aid and gently compel proper action.
Excellent health soon follows. Try them 25c
at all dru ppists
The Republican journal., 1911-10-05

and l went to the
store to get a bottle
Of Lydia E. Pink
hams Veg e t lie
Compound, but the
clerk did not want
to let me have it
he said it was no
good and wanted me
to try something
else, but knowing
all about it l in
sisted and finally
got it. and I am so
The Republican journal., 1911-10-05
An Average Maine Apple Crop.

Maine will have nearly an average crop
VI VI apples, which ought to bring good
pgliee, according to the statistics gather
q Y BY horticulturist George A. Yeaton of
V Ve State department of agriculture. Mr..
fieaton states that the departmental in
iofmation is to the effect that the West
ssn crop will probably be slightly under
s ue average, on account Of the drought,
alla ne thinks that Maine orchardists may
anticipate a satisfactory market.
The Republican journal., 1911-10-05

~; Everybodys friend = Dr. Thomas Eclectic
He,,.C 0,. toothache, earache. sore throat.
The Republican journal., 1911-10-05
Snow Storm at Bryant's Pond. *7

PORTLAND, Me-, Sept. Fl. "a light
mantle of snow fellat Bryant's pond and
vicinity last night, the first reported ap-
pearance of snow in Maine this season. g
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-08-17

enthroned, and for . little time ruled
n.handawar. II was then that knew
him. he vas continually dissatisfied,
however. and after year or two dis.
appeared It was rumored that he'd
struck bargain with his prime min
lister one Salig Singh. At all events
salig Singh contrived to usurp the
throne, government offering no objec'
ton. Rutton turned up eventually in
Russia and married a woman there
who died in childbirth-twenty years
ago, perhaps. The child did not sur
vive It's mother !" Labertoucne
paused deliberately. his glance search
ing Amber's face. $50 the report ran
at least" he concluded, quietly.
How do you know all thio?' Am
Der countered, evasively.
Government watches it's wards
very tenderly," said Labertouche with
a grin. Besides, midas great
place for gossip. And then,
he pursued tenaciously, II remem
bered something else. recalled that
Rutton had one very close friend, an
Englishman named Farrell"
'Oh, what's the use?" Amber cut In
nervously. You understand the sit
uation too well. It's no good my try
ing to keep anything from YOU"
"Such as the fact that Colonel Far
rell adopted Rutton's daughter. who
as 1t happens, did survive her mother
Yes; knew that--or, rather, part
knew and part I guessed. But dont
worry, Mr. Amber; I'll keep the Sc
cret."
For the girls sake" said Amber
twisting his hands together.
"For her sake. pledge my word. :
THANK YOU"
did Rutton ask you to come to India!
Wasn't it to get Miss Farrell out OF
the country?"
Il think you're the devil himself
said Amber.
I'm not" confessed Labertouche
but am a member Of the Indian Sc.
cret service-not officially connected
with the police, observe!-and / know
a deal that you don't. think, in
short can place my finger on the
reason why Rutton was so concerned
to get his daughter out of the coun-
try"
Amber looked his question.
You read the papers, don't you, in
American"
Rather" Amber smiled.
you've surely not been so blind az
to miss the occasional reports that
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-08-17
ONE ON THE OLD GENTLEMAN
Absolute Fact Destroyed Force Of
WeiI-Meant Argument for
Temperance.

On pleasant Sunday afternoon an
old German and his youngest son
were seated In the village inn. The
father had partaken literally Of the
home-brewed beer, and was warning
his son against the evils Of intern
perance. Never drink too much, my
son. A gentleman stops when he
has enough. To be drunk Is dis
grace"
YES, father, but how can tell
when have enough or am drunk?"
The old man pointed with his fin
ger. do you see those two men sit
ing in the corner? If you should
see four men there, you would be
drunk"
The boy looked long and earnestly.
"Yes, father, but-but-there is only
one man In that corner. "-Lippin
colts.
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membered buttons emphatic proni+

membered buttons emphatic pruni-
bition.
But Quain had not failed to naa-
ton that. "Officially, no." said Laber-
touche readily. Now and again, of
course, run across bit of valuable
information; and then, somehow, in
directly, the police get wind of it.
But this going fantee in an amateur
way is simply my hobby; I've been
at 1t for years--and very successfully,
too. or course, it'll have its end.
Ones bound to slip up eventually.
You can train yourself to live the life
of the native, but you can't train your
mind to think as he thinks. That's
how the missteps happen. Some
day :" He sighed, not in the
least unhappily. Some DAY
TIL dodge into this hole. or another
that / know OF, put on somebody
else's rags-say. these I'm wearing
and inconspicuously become mys-
terious disappearance. That's how II
is with all of us who go in for this
sort of thing. But It's like opium, you
know; you try it the first time for
the lark of It; the end is tragedy"
Amber drew a long breath, his eyes
glistening with wonder and admira-
ton OF the man. You don't mean to
tell me you run such risks for the
pure love of it?"
well perhaps not altogeth-
err. But we needn't go into details.
need we?" Labertouche's smile robbed
the rebuke of its sting. "The opium
smile is very good one, though | say
1t who shouldn't One acquires taste
for the unbidden, and one hires lit
tie room like this from an unprincipled
BLACKBOARD like Honest George, and
insensibly one goes deeper and deeper
until one gets beyond ones depth.
That Is ALL It explains me sufficient
ly. And" he chuckled, you'd never
have known 1t If your case hadn't
been exceptional"
"It is, think" Amber's expression
became anxious. II want to know
what you think of it-now Quain's
told you. And, say, what did you
mean by news Of the Fs.?
News of the Farrells-father and
daughter, of course" Labertouche's'
eyes twinkled.
"But how in the name of all that's
strange"
Ibid / connect Rutton with the Far
rell's? At drst by simple inference.
You were charged with secret err
rand. demanding the utmost haste, by
Rutton; your first thought was to
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-08-17
A MARRIAGE Black List.

The habit of making inquiries at prf
vate detective offices as to the means
and mode of life of any young man
who is under consideration as a suit
able husband by the relatives of a
girl whom he wishes to marry leads
to some curious complications in Aus
tria and Hungary. Young men deep
in debt are inscribed on the so-called
"black list at the inquiry office.
Good parts are, on the other hand
put down on the white list" Five
young Hungarian aristocrats who were
involved in debt to such an extent that
the only possibility Of retrieving theii
fortunes lay in making rich marriages,
formed kind of company for the pur
pose Of finding wives. Each was to
be provided with a rich bride, prefer
ably an American heiress. as his turn
came.
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.WSUlNU0OIG by lENY VNA[IT[5Ng
ATJTffOl or "TFfE BRASS BOWL" ETC.

above the level of the upper floor, dis
covered to him thin line of light
bright along the threshold of door
He began to breathe more freely, yet
apprehension kept him strung up tt
a high tension of nerves.
He knuckled the door loudly-one
double knock followed by another.
From within voice called cheer
fully, in English: Come In"
He fumbled for the knob, found and
turned 1t, and entered small, low
ceiled chamber, very coy with lamp
light, and simply furnished with sin,
gle chair, charpoy, watering, q
large mirror. and beneath the latter
dressing-table Uttered with collec-
ton of toilet gear, cosmestics and bot.
ties, which would have done credit to
an actress.
There was but a single person In
the room and he occupied the chair
before the dressing table. As Amber
came In, he rose; a middle-aged babu
in suit of pink satin, very dirty. In
one hand something caught the light,
glittering.
"Oah, Mister Amber, I believer" he
gurgled, oily and affable. Believe
me, most charmed to make acquaint-
ance." And he laughed agreeably.
But Ambers face had darkened.
With an oath he sprang back, threw
his weight against the door, and with
his left hand shot the bolt, while his
right whipped from his pocket Rut-
tons automatic pistol
Drop that gun, you monkey" he
cried, sharply. II was afraid of this,
but think you and I'll have an ac-
counting before any one else gets in
here"
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-08-17
BABY's HAIR ALL CAME OUT

when my first baby was six months
old he broke out on his head with little
bumps. They would dry up and leave
q scale. Then it would break out
again and 1t spread all over his head.
All the hair came out and his head
was scaly all over. Then his face
broke out all over in red bumps and
1t kept spreading until it was on his
hands and arms. I bought several
boxes of ointment, gave him blood
medicine, and had two doctors to treat
him, but he got worse all the time.
He had it about six months when q
friend told me about Cuticura. / sent
and got bottle of Cuticura Resolvent,
a cake Of Cuticura Soap and box OF
Cuticura Ointment. In three days
after using them he began to i'm
prove. He began to take long maps
and to stop scratching his head. After
taking two bottles of Resolvent, two
boxes of Ointment and three cakes Of
Soap he was sound and well, and never
had any breaking out of any kind. His
hair came out in little curls all over
his head. / don't think anything else
would have cured him except Cutt-
cura.
st have bought Cuticura Ointment
and Cuticura Soap several times since
to use for cuts and sores and have
never known them to fail to cure what
/ put them on. Cuticura Soap is the
best that have ever used for toilet
purposes" (Signed) Mrs. F. q. Har<
mon, R. F. D. 2, Atoka, Tenn, Sept,
10, 1910. Although Cuticura Soap and
Ointment are sold everywhere, SAM
pie Of each, with 32-page book, win
be mailed free on application to "Cuti-
cura," Dept 16 L, Boston.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-08-17

travel by the longer route-which, as
it happens, Miss Farrell had started
upon little while before. You mad
recently met her. and I've heard she's
rather a striking young woman. You
seer"
yes" admitted Amber. sheepishly.
But
and then I remembered some
thing" interrupted Labertouche. I
recall Rutton. knew him years ago,
when he was young man.
You know the yarn about him?'
"A little-miglity little. know now
that he was Rajput though he
never told me that; I know that he
married q Russian noblewoman Am
Der hesitated imperceptibly that she
died soon after. that he chose to live
out OF India and to die rather than
return to It.
HE was" said LaberIouche, =
singular man. an exotic result of the
unnatural conditions we English have
brought about in India. The word
renegade describes him aptly, think;
he was born and bred Brahmin, a
Raiput, Of the hottest and bluest
blood in Rajputana; he died TO all IN
tents and purposes European-wi
an English heart He is--yas--by
rights Maharana Of Khandawar. 40
the young maharaj he was sent to
England to be educated. I'm told his
record at Oxford was q brilliant one.
He became convert to Christianity
that was predestined was admitted
to the Church of England, commune
cant. When his father died and he
vas summoned to take his place, Rut-
| ton at first refused Pressure was
brought to bear upon him By the Eng
l1sh government and ho returned. Was
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-08-17

leak out about native unrest in
India?"
Surely you don't mean"
II assuredly do mean that the Sec
ond Mutiny impends," declared Lab
ertouche, solemnly. Such, at least,
is my belief. and such is the belief of
every thinking man in India who is
at all uniformed The entire country Is
undermined with conspiracy and sedi-
ton; day after day vast, silent, un-
derground movement goes on, foment-
Ing rebellion against the English rule.
The worst of it is, there's no stopping
1t, no way Of scotching the serpent:
its heads are myriad, seemingly. And
yeti don't know since yesterday !
have hoped that through you we might
eventually strike to the heart of the
movement"
Through mel" cried Amber,
startled.
Labertouche nodded "Just so. The
Information you have already brought
us is invaluable. Have you thought
Of the significance of Chatterji's Mes
sage of the Bell p"
Even now, Amber quoted me-
chanically, 1.-The Gateway of Swords
yaWns wide, that he who is without
fear may pass within: to the end that
the Body be purged Of the Scarlet
Evil. He shook his head mystified-
No; don't understand =
It's SO simple urged Labertouche;
all but the Gateway Of Swords. !
don't place that yet But
the Body plainly that Is India; the
Scarlet Evil-could anything more fit
tingIy describe English rule from tho
nativd point Of view rs
Am er felt Of his head solicitously.
And let. he averred plaintively. Is
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-08-17

Nine. Bernhardt. at supper IN
New York, smiled alphabetically
over the story of young actor who
had applied vainly for the post Of sec
rotary to rich widow.
He failed, understand said Mma
Bernhardt, because he didn't veal
the best clothes. Now q young girl
applying for secretaryship to an Ell
derly millionaire, would never make
such mistake as that.
Il believe. do you know, that the
one great difference between men and
women is this:
When an important step Is to bt
taken man asks, What shall ~ I
- woman. What shall put OIL
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SYNOPSIS.
{ OlIIsS cIOSE1H NdNCE

Amber, starting for q duck-shoot-
Ii with his friend, Quatn. comes up
Dung lady equestrian who has been
United by her horse becoming fright
at the sudden appearance in the road
Mburiy Hindu. He declares he is
ri Lal Chatterji, "the appointed
apiece of the Bell" addresses Amber
man Of high rank and pressing q
erious little bronze box, The To-
into his hand, disappears in the
The girl calls Amber by name.
turn addresses her as Miss Sophie
#ll, daughter Of Col. Farrell of the
n diplomatic service in India and
g the Quains. Several nights later
hahn home is burglarized and the
box stolen. Amber and Quain go
on an island and become lost and
Is left marooned. He wanders
Anally reaches a cabin and rec
rs its occupant an old friend
Altton, whom he last met in Eng
who appears to be in hiding.
4 Farrell is mentioned Rutton Is
agitated. Chatterji appears
Ans Rutton to a meeting of a
body. Rutton seizes a revolt
Mes after Chatterji. He re-
lily excited, says he has killed
ku, takes poison, and when dying
snber to go to India on a mysteri-
#.and. Amber decides to leave at
For India. On the way he sends a
to Mr.. Labertouche, a scientific
ia in Calcutta, by a quicker route.
On arriving he finds a note awaiting
4. 1t directs Amber to meet his friend
certain place,