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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-01-27

roar a. delegates turned In larger num-
bers and recognized him.
The vast body Of the auditorium was
crowded with men. Posts supporting
huge placards indicated the division
Of delegates into counties. The gen.
erals own county was nearest the door
by which he had entered. At call
from some one these delegates climbed
upon their settees. They gave three
cheers for him. It was spontaneous
tribute to the one great man Of the
state. their county's, favorite SON.
The word passed rapidly. Other
counties came to their feet. The band
was playing, the early enthusiasm Of
the day was fresh, men had not had
opportunity to exercise their voices till
then, and as the general passed down
the side aisle Of the hall he was cheer
ed by every delegation. Harlan fol-
lowed him closely. and the duke was
at their heels. Every man In the hall
saw the little group. 1t seemed emil
nently fit that Thelismer Thornton
should escort General Weymouth. But
the duke did not realize that the gen.
eral was shrewdly using that opportu-
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-01-27
PROLOGUE OF THE STORY.


Thelismer Thornton. locally known
as Duke Of Canibas," for fifty years
boss Of his district plans to retire and
send his grandson, Harlan, to the leg
lslature as his successor. The reform
ers In his district, who are called
"Ramrodders." endeavor to defeat
Harlan for the nomination. They are
led by Ivus Niles, Evangelist Dudley
and others. Harlan is unwilling to be
candidate, but his grandfather in
sists. Harlan and Miss Glare Kava-
nagh are very much interested in each
other, and Thornton and Clare's IA
Their try to break up this intimacy.
The reformers are in control of the
caucus, but Thornton's followers STAN
pede them by starting forest fire and
during their absence nominate Harlan
for the legislature. Harlan helps sub
due the fire, learns of his nomination
and tells his grandfather that he will
decline it because it was dishonesty
procured.
However, the duke gets him to run
for the Office, settles with farmers who
lost by the forest fire and practically
assumes management Of the whole
state campaign. Harlan meets Clare,
who, gowned and gloved, looks more
mature. Thornton and Harlan pay a
secret visit to Ex-Governor Weymouth
and get him to accept the nomination
for governor In order to beat Arba
Spinney. Harlan meets pretty Made
leine Presson. Weymouth startles
Thornton and other leaders by insist
ing upon writing his own platform
and upon rigid enforcement Of the
prohibitory law. They refuse to NOM
mate him. Harlan deserts his grand
father and supports Weymouth. Har-
Ian and Lawyer Linton call upon Way
mouth.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-01-27

81 ask your pardon for interrupting,
general" said Linton manfully, but
want to be as square with you as
can. Interests that belong to others
will suffer If l continue with you,
things being as they are. 1 make
haste to speak before you tell me any
more. l ask to be released"
las a soldier might question res
Ignation on the eve OF battle, but as n
politician 1 want no half heartedness
In my ranks. Good day, Mr.. Linton
He stood very erect, and his air ad-
mitted no further explanation. Lin
ton bowed and went out of the room.
There is no half heartedness here"
cried Harlan passlonately. as there
anything l can do, General Way
MOUTH"
go and bring Arba Spinney to this
room ut once. Understand the situa-
ton before you go. have already
sent men for him. He has refused to
come. Tell him this Is his last OPP
portunity to save himself from such
deep disgrace that it will drive him
from his state. I wish I could tell
you to take him by the collar and lug
him here. venture to say you have
the muscle, young man. But minutes
are valuable bring him."
Harlan hurled away. Mr.. Spinney
was not in evidence in the parlor OF
his suit, but Harlan heard his ire
Eendous voice in the bedroom. That
voice could not be softened, even In
an exigency.
Several men whom Harlan recog-
nized as members of the state COM
mittee were seated near the door, and
when ne approached to knock one OF
them informed him that Mr.. Spinney
was too busy to be seen.
"Is Mr.. Spinney afraid Of visitorsT'
demanded the young man. His mien
impressed the men. They knew that
he was Thelismer Thornton's grand
son. They conversed among them
selves in whispers. Without waiting
and before they could stay him he
flung open the door.
'Mr. Spinney, have been sent to
bring you with me instantly. VIII
you Gomez
"Where?"
"Its matter for your ear, SIR But
you must come"
He propelled his man toward the
door, and Mr.. Spinney went. 1t Is
likely that he concluded that no very
serious damage could come to him In
the presence Of Thelismer Thornton's
grandson. But when they arrived near
the door Of General Waymouth's par
Tor Spinney recognized what 1t meant
anfx1n1Pted.
!, rfts trapr' he gasped. II thought
youY 9randfather'-
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-01-27

pull out. The secret was to be kept
until 1t should be time for the nomi-
mating speeches to be made on the
floor of the convention today. I have
here affidavits signed by responsible
parties who heard the entire transac-
ton" It was accusation formal, couch
ed in cold phrases, without passion.
Spinney started. The perspiration
began to stream down his face. But
in spite Of the staggering blow the
fight was not out of him. He thought
quickly, reassuring himself by the rec
election that his bedroom door had
been locked, and men were on guard
In his parlor. There could have been
no eavesdroppers. This must be a
bluff.
That's liew he shouted.
Don't you below at me, sir! I'm
not trying to extort any confession.
But you're wasting time denying. I'm
sure of my ground. The god Of good
chance lodged you in the traitors
room last night, Mr.. Spinney."
The man stared at him, frightened.
not understanding.
There's a false door and a slide in
the wall of that bedroom, Spinney, and
the old politician who put 1t there
years ago passed the knowledge on to
me. I'm willing every one should
know 1t now. When you go back l
will have 1t shown to you. 1t will
convince you that these affidavits 1
hold in my hand are not guesswork.
Look Mt them and deny-deny once
more, Spinney."
But the candidate had no voice now.
He glanced furtively from face to face.
"Spinney," one declared bitterly.
we've got you dead to rights. There
amt any use in sQuirming. We sus-
pected you when you hid away from
us, and General Weymouth put us In
the way Of finding out just who was
with you. You might as well give in
The general did not wait for Spin
ney to speak. He was in no mood
then for listening. He was in COM
mand. He was issuing orders. The
battle was on, and he was in the sad
die.
II propose to have your name go be-
fore the convention. Spinney. You
must walk out of this room and deny
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-01-27

the rumors that are afioat. propose
to have two Of these men go with you
and stay with you. And II you deny
half heartedly or II you attempt any
more sneak tricks or II your name Is
not put into nomination today I'll
stand out and declare what is in these
afidavits. If you want to save your
self and the men who bribed you. obey
my orders"
II don't understand why you want
me to 60 aheatpow," Spinney ventur-
ed to protest.
"And / don't propose to take you
into my confidence enough, sir, to in
form you. ! simply instruct you to do
as say, and II you obey and these
men here will do all we can to cover
up this nasty mess in our party. It's
in your hands whether. you 60 to jail
or not"
The general signaled to Harlan, and
the young man opened the door. Spin
ney went out with his watchful guard
ians.
snow you ought to be able to hold
your men together until we need them.
gentlemen" said the general, address
ing those who remained. But you'd
better get out among them and see
that they stay In line. Defend Spin
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-01-27

nifty Of displaying Thornton, the elder,
in his retinue. The accident fitted
with some plans of his own.
"How do you like the sound of that,
grandfather Harlan flung over his
shoulder.
There's no politics in that, you
young fool. A hoorah isn't nomina-
ton"
But he could not hide from himself
the plain fact that Warden Weymouth
was tremendously strong figure in
state affairs.
There was sincerity behind that out
burst. Eyes glistened. Faces glowed
with admiration and respect. The
duke wondered bitterly how much Of
that extraordinary tribute was inspir-
ed by the publicity work for which the
state committee had spent its good
money.
The general led the way in at the
side door that admitted to the stage.
He was on familiar ground. Behind
the stage there were several ante
rooms. He appropriated an empty one,
hanging his hat on a hook.
"Not an elaborate layout for can
didate, Thelismer," he remarked pleas
antly, "but headquarters today is
where we hang up our hat"
ward, you don't mean to tell me-
seriously, at this hour-that you mean
to be a candidate?" Thornton had put
aside his anger. That had been bitter
and quick ire. because his grandson
had seemed 80 blind to his own per-
sonal interests. There was solicitude
now in the old mans air.
II got you into this myself" he went
on. II coaxed you in, for the situation
was right and ripe. You kicked 1t over
yourself. haven't any computations.
Ward. stayed with you Just as long
as could stay. But I'll be dod-jim-
med II I'll shove governor onto my
party that's hybrid of Socialist and
angel. Now, you can't swing this thing.
Everett's got 1t buttoned. tell you he
has! You're too big man today to get
before that convention and be thrown
down. I've got better line on the sit
uation than you have. Ward, let's not
have this come up between us at our
time Of life. It's bad-it's badv'
ut Is bad" returned the general
quietly, "but not for me! And It's too
late to stop. I'm going through with 1t,
Thelismer."
There was dignity--a finality Of de-
cision-that checked further argument.
Thornton shifted his gaze from Way
mouth to his grandson, started to say
more, snapped his jaws shut and walk.
ed away.
The door Of the anteroom afforded q
view across the stage. The hour had
arrived. The secretary Of the state
committee appeared from the wings
and waited until the delegates were in
their seats and quiet. He read the call
and then the temporary organization
was promptly effected. the tagged dele
gates popping up here and there and
making the motions that had been in.
trusted to them.
A clergyman invoked divine blessing,
beseeching that the delegates would be
guided by the higher viii in their de-
liberations.
After the prayer the routine proceed
cd hurriedly. For I'VE minutes the
convention seemed to be in q state of
riot Men were believing and yelp-
ing and standing on settles. The coun.
ties were helding simultaneous eau
cuses for the purpose OF selecting each
its vice president Of convention, ita
state committeeman ana member Of
the committee on resolutions, the reso-
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-01-27


the head Of the broad granite
steps that led up to the con-
vention hall. General Weymouth and
Harlan came up the steps together. He
swung between them and went along
into the hall.
From open doors and windows band
music blared, welded with the roar Of
1000 voices, each man shouting his
conversation to be heard above his
neighbors. 1t still lacked ten minutes
of the hour set for the opening of the
convention.
Under the cover of the uproar as they
walked along the duke delivered some
very vigorous opinions to his grandson.
expressing himself as to the latter's
state of intellect judgment and general
fitness to be allowed loose among men.
you're too righteous altogether! I've
been easy and patient with you, but I
don't propose to stand at one side how
and see you ruin yourself politically.
Why are you letting the boy do It.
vardenT he demanded, turning on the
general. You're old enough to know
better. He's no help to you now. I
supposed I had grandson until you
got hold Of himr'
you've still got grandson, but you
haven't got a political tool to use In
prying open a new governorship deal
every fifteen minutes" declared the
young man. "You took me to General
Weymouth. you pledged me to him--I
pledged myself to him. don't pro-
pose to discuss this matter any fur
ther. I'm my own man when It comes
to politics.
'1Thelismer, wouldn't say any more
just now" suggested the general. "You
are angry, and I've told you many
times in past years that your judgment
IL not good when you are angry. But
this IL no place for talking these mat
ters!''
The curious had already begun to
throng about them. General Way
mouth was marked figure in a gath
ering. The early buzz that greeted His
first appearance in the hall grew loud
or and louder and swellsd into an up.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-01-27
Tn. Shepherd and In. Sheer.

IKE a beacon marking shoals,
Thelismer Thornton stood at
the head Of the broad granite
steps that led up to the con-
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-01-27
Arba spinney'. Plight.

0YS," General Weymouth
continued, II want you to-
Linton raised his hand to
gain the generals attention.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1912-09-26
!.
The Milk In the Cocoanut.

A correspondent Of the New FORK
Sun. referring to IN inquiry respecting
the origin and meaning Of the saying.
'This accounts for the milk IN the co
coanut," says that an answer may be
found in the practice remarked By
Captain Marryat In one Of bis novels
On the occasion Of a ships visiting the
West Indies. as follows:
On the ships arrival the bumboat
women would flock to its side. plenti-
fully supplied with cocoanuts. which
were eagerly sought by the sailors. and
pn the occasion described BY the anthor
one of the ships officers hud selected
cocoanut. and the bumbOat woman
eagerly interfered to prevent bis ~
ceiving the one he had selected, saying.
'"rhat not for officer: that for sailor"
The officers curiosity being aroused.
he asked for cOcoanut "f0r officer"
and at the same time insisted upon get
ting the one originally selected BY him.
On opening the two the one ''for OH.
Ger" was found to be In its natural
state. containing the 50 called milk.
whereas the one "fOr sailor was found
to have had its milk removed and the
place thereof supplied BY rum. Further
examination disclosed that all Of the
cocoanuts 'for sailor" had thus been
treated.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1912-09-26

also extended up on the wall for about
four feet. thus protecting the child
from all bumps and falls. Here he
played all day. beyond the reach of
drafts and out Of harms way. says
Harden Thompson.
A few small rugs in front Of the bed
and chiffonier which covered the solid
carpet were Of the old fashioned kind
woven from rugs. soft In color and
having fanciful figures. animals ana
quaint old houses woven into the Dor
der.
A charming screen, covered with the
child's best loved prints, stood in one
corner. behind which were placed those
toys which were not in use or those
which had done duty during the day.
The furniture. very simple in design,
was enameled in white or gray paint,
which can easily be renewed. and the
curtains chung softly to the windows.
reaching only to the sash. and were SO
arranged that they could be removed
easily and washed often.
Pedagogically. 1t is better to have
some few, good permanent pictures ON
tho walls IA good head Of George WASH
ington. a beautiful Madonna. depicting
the ideal mother love. and good repro.
auctions Of some of the masters, and.
others that can be replaced as the
child's tastes change and as his inter-
ests deepen than to place permanent
dadoes of Mother Goose pictures or un-
real animals. poorly drawn. which he
must look at day after day. whether he
grows tired Of them or not
After all. the chid's room Ia his king
dom. Here he works and plays. and he
should find freedom and happiness.
and. II the feeling Of charm and peace
prevails. then unronsciously he receives
his first premonition Of beauty Of form
aud color and proportion.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1912-09-26

er. On rare occasions the young man
carried box Of flowers into the house.
and the girl was heard to play over
and over with much feeling the love
song Of Paderewski At such times
the two old gentlemen adjourned to
the back piazza and regarded each
other with a deep and solemn Joy.
They felt that their plans were sue
ceeding. but how well neither Of them
guessed until the climax was suddenly
upon them-the elimination Of all their
dreams.
One evening one Of the old women
tapped at the doors Of both fats and
invited the two families downstairs
rather mysteriously. The girl was
dressed in white and was blushing,
and the tenor. visibly nervous. seemed
to be waiting for the bell to ring.
When 1t did ring. in few moments.
he ushered In the minister of near
by church. where he sang on Sundays.
Then he and the girl stood M. and be-
happening the two were one. musical
unity. The joy Of the two old men was
deep-very deep. They shook hands
with every one and then with each
other. And then
"Where ARE you going to live?'' in
quired Mr. Adams. ''YOu must let ia
make little contribution toward yOnr
housekeeping
"Oh. that's the hest part Of IT, cried
bride. groom and both old women ut
once. 1.-THE agent In going to get the
landlord to take out the partition be-
tween our fats and make one big one.
and we are all going to live here. and
we can have the same rooms for stu
dos. SO we can go right ON with our
work. Aren't you glad? 1t was you
who brought ia together. and now we
can stay right here with yon."
Somehow the two old gentlemen got
up their own flight Of stairs when the
awful evening was done. Silently they
stood in the hall and looked at each
other, while their wives laughed heart
lessly. Then without one word they
opened the doors and disappeared with
IN their own apartments.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1912-09-26
polnts
for
Mothers
For Overanxious Mothers.

]
If overanxious young mothers only
knew what to do first in the case Of
fevers and colds which attack their
babies many and many a doctors bill
would be saved. With the high cost
of living now confronting us. that is
an item to be considered.
Children have fever very easily; con-
seQuently it has not as much sfgnif1-
canoe as It has in the adult But. new
ertheless. even slight fever caused by
, eating too much cake at supper must
! be watched or 1t may develop into q
i serious illness.
| With the first signs Of fever. the
flushed cheeks. glittering eyes and hot.
| dry skin. it is usually safe to give a
cathartic: then stop any solid food and
! give an alcohol friction bath In the
/ following mani.'r: Remove all cloth
| ing and wrap clean dry sheet or
| lightweight blanket around the child.
Expose one small portion of the body
at time. beginning with the chest.
and apply equal parts Of alcohol and
water with the hand or a piece of alb
sorbent cotton Rub the dampened
skin hriskiy hut gently. with the hand
until 1t il entirely dry. Do not dry
| with a towel MoiSten the skin again
and rub dry the second time. and I'm
this manner go over the whole body.
Allow plenty OF time for the skin to
dry in the rubbing, This reduces the
fever by the cooling effect Of the rapid
evapora ton. and the friction brings
the blood to the surface In health Civ.
ing circulation.
Allow the child to drink plenty OF
water unless there ia excessive vOmit-
ing. Cold water helps to reduce the
fever and carry Off the poisonous prod
ucts within the body.
II the fever has not been controlled
within twelve hours and the mother
does not know what causes It. so that
she may not cure It entirely. she
should not take the responsibility Of
treating the child herself. but should
send for the doctor. so he may have a
chance to prevent serious trouble.
Fever always appears with cold.
The best way to treat colds Is to pre-
vent them To do this the child must
have fresh air every hour OF the day
In all seasons Avoid exposure. direct
drafts and wet feet
Let 1t wear warm. sensible clothing.
and give cold sponge bath every
day. Give only nourishing food. plen-
ty of sleep and routine exercise.