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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-05-17

My Dear Daughter am sorry 10
say don't like the tone OF your last
letter II was querulous and noticed
that same tone in your voice when /
Was with you.
Your baby is now old enough 20
distinguish intonation as you eau cas-
|iIy demonstrate by saying some lhinE
to her in a harsh tone, for she will
y mediately become frightened. Do
u speak TO your baby at any time
III fretful or undecided tone, for il
ytu do she will soon discover that
HI do not expect her to obey.
NRemember command given with
a rising infection is seldom obeyed.
md fretful or angry tones show a
Tx OF control in ones self that will
Immediately have its effect upon your
child even before it understands the
words
Cultivate clear, smooth, pleasant
tones when speaking to Margaret and
YOU will soon find that she will not
ID so apt to disturb the house with
Md shrieks. You can calm and sooth
Margaret now to mild crying. There
limo reason why she should roar and
h&llow.
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CHAPT ~.
The Contract.

We sat I'm silence in Ephraim
Bonds closed coupe during the drive
10 the house ] had never heard OF
my employer in my life. and was
much interested in watching our di-
rection, specializing with certain
mental detachment as we drove
along. on the probable neighborhood
of his residence. When we turned
into Fifth-avenue ! thought that we
were about to cross the Park, and
was no little surprised that our course
continued straight uptown. But my
surprise was even greater when we
drew up before the steps OF a large
granite house in the upper seventies
The door was opened for us by a
gray-haired Negro who peered at me
almost rudely and shufled into the
darkness at the farther end OF the
hallway with Mr. Bonds hat and
cane. Mr. Bond himself, showed me
the. way into the reception-room.
which was as poorly lighted as the
hall
II will call my niece, he said hur-
riedly. and as hurriedly would have
left the room had ! not laid de-
tanning hand on his sleeve.
Just one moment. Mr.. Bond" said
J.: II would like TO see your niece
alone before there Is any talk OF the
marriage between US.
II see no reason for IT," he an
swered coldly.
~ do. ! said. You might as well
understand me. once and for all. sir
This is. ! think YOU will admit an
unusual proceeding / have come
with YOU so far but now that I am
here we must deal openly. Not only
must your niece know what manner
OF man ] am. but ! must also be sure
that ste moves In this strange affair
OF her own free viii. that this bar.
gain is a. much he desire as IL Is
your wish ! tell you she viii, be a
ST. ange woman II she consents with
out coercion TO marry man branded
as am.
Ephrain Bond smiled in the semi
darkness. You are very suspicious,
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-05-17

muscular than | should have expected
He seemed TO be a very tricky gen
tleman.
But Nancy Bond shook her head
mo, IL was not my uncle, | do not
think il was, at least. Yet II couldn't
have been"
Nancy" Ephraim Bonds voice
sounded softly from the head OF the
stairs. II he had run up by the back
way he certainly showed a surprising
activity for his age. Still, who could
ii have been, who was IL that had so
driven the color from Nancy's cheeks
Had she just stopped short OF anoth-
er name that, as yet, | knew nothing
OF? thought all these things, as
slowly followed the woman | was go.
ing TO marry up the stairs
Going TO marry yes, the thing
was decided now She had said that
would be doing her a service. she
had overcome with the tenderness Of
her pity all the terror OF my misfor-
tune, she had laid her white hand up
on the red horror of my own: come
what might, be the mystery what II
would, | would marry her. She could
direct our future as she would, and
| WOulu Sldlu ever Itdus W bi'S ~
what aid could | thanked God, as
had never thanked Him before. that
He had made me strong, with the
courage and will of strong man.
And resolving these things, | follow
ed her along a narrow hall, and into
q large front room, where Ephraim
Bond sat hunched and waiting.
I do not know. why should have
been surprised TO see still another
man in the room, but somehow | had
expected 10 find Mr. Bond waitins
alone TO receive us. Perhaps, he had
eoreseen that would use such al op-
portunity 10 question him further
that | would wish 10 know more than
had been able to learn in my short
interview with his niece. At any rate,
sitting in the bow of the window a.
the far side OF the room was young
man OF about my own age. a Young
man dressed in ill-ftting clerIcals
Things moved swiftly in the Bond
household.
mir. Ellsworth" my employer said
briskly, ALLOW me TO present Mr.
Stevens, who has most kindly con
sented 10 officiate. Nancy, you re
member | told you Henry Stevens
was a distant relative OF ours"
Mr. Bonds voice was softer than
ever: Nancy bowed her head in 81
lence; MIR. Stevens smlrked
Continued.
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business. Perhaps | think you are
the finest man in the world, Per-
haps | like the thought OF you be-
cause | am sure ! know that no other
woman will be likely tc tempt you
once she has really seen you. Come.
my carriage is waiting. and | am a
very busy man
do you want me TO come now. on
the Instant"
II thought that you felt sure that
you could decide OH any matter
quickly"
IL will come said |, and took my
hat from the table. At least | would
find out what the thing was all
about, what the lady had 10 say in
the matter. Perhaps. indeed, the
man was really insane, end this girl.
whoever she was, was actually in
need of help.
That's better" said Mr. Bond
Peters. you may dismiss the o,her
applicants.
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never seen? Do You know that
came in answer to a newspaper adj
vertisement, that came, common
fortune hunter. at your uncle's
promise OF money!"
Yes, she said. I know that. Let
us not talk OF il any longer You
are a gentleman, as my uncle prom
ised; that is all that need to know
for the present. | dare not tell you
everything now; | trust you; that IL
enough Come, my uncle will be
growing impatient"
She held her head bravely but
tears had crept into her eyes, and her
cheeks were red with modification.
IL was more than could bear.
Surely" | said, 81 can help you in
some other way in your trouble"
But she shook her head
do you know about my hands?"
| asked
Yes. something"
But you must know more"
would rather have stood naked in the
street than have shown her my dread
full hands, but | shakingly took off
my gloves, and held my hands in the
light
She drew back with something like
a sob. 1T was very like Uncle
Ephraim," she said at last.
| bowed my head in silence. My
heart was choking me. Then [ felt
her hand softly upon mine, and look
ed up to see pity in her eyes and the
tears now flowing freely down her
cheeks.
You are very brave" she whis-
pered softly. "a very brave gentle
man. Help me to be brave, too: for
/ am afraid and need your help"
looked beyond her with new
found courage. with new grace to
meet the world, and eyes that looked
yearningly into the future. Then my
thoughts came back TO earth again
with a rush; for ] saw that the por-
there's at the door were gently NOV
ing, and the CLEAN of an eve showed
flickeringly at their parting.
STROBE over to them suddenly,
and my hand grasped through them
the solid arm of a man. With a
wrench IL was torn away from me. I
slid the curtains back with a Jerk,
and stepped into the hall. | glimpsed
a moving shape at the dim tartner
end; then door opened and shut,
and / was alone in the hall. Np,g not
alone, for behind me stood Nancy
Bond. her hand to her heart and all
Tie flush Of color fed from her face.
turned TO her and put a steadying
arm about her shoulders. For a mo-
ment she leaned weakly against me,
shuddering In voiceless terror .
then she mastered herself somewhat
and stood erect, while my arm fell
back again to my side.
did you see him." she whispered.
Did YOU see his face?'
NO" I said. There was some one,
but he got away too quickly. II was
probably your uncle, come to hear
how well he might trust us. There
is nothing to be afraid Of Indeed,
now thought OF II, II could be none
other. and yet his arm had felt more
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-05-17

Mr. Ellsworth. But. after all. see
your cautious nobility ! won't i'm
trude at all on your meeting. My
niece will come down alone, and you
can introduce yourselves.
Before | could answer ne had left
the room.
| had wished TO question him fur
Their. TO spare the girl the embarrass-
ment OF any awkward step on my
part; but her uncle's leave-taking had
been so abrupt that was left with
my questions upon my lips | stepped
over and drew the heavy window cur
tain back as far as they would go,
letting in a little of the waning May
sunshine II would be well for two
people embarking upon such all en-
terprise, for this unknown girl and
this chance-found, man, to see one an
other plainly, TO meet face to face
in the open sunlight.
wondered what sort of woman she
would prove to be. Her uncle seemed
very sure of her, of the way she
with strange and hideously marked
man. who came in answer to a news
paper advertisement to marry her for
his living. Perhaps she was unfor-
tupate In some such way as | was, |
thought, or i'm some pressing distress
that only marriage could solve Per-
haps-but the portieres parted and
she stood hesitating in the doorway.
stood wide-eyed and trembling in
my place by the window. could see
her quite plainly in the better light,
and she was the most beautiful wo-
man | had ever seen. She was small
but straight and fair. with wonderful
blue eyes that turned to me wistfully.
] thought ! saw in them something of
relief A fierce hatred OF myself and
OF my little, sordid speculations swept
over me- | wanted To 90 to her, and
beg the grace OF her forgiveness upon
my knees. but, for the first time in
my life, ! was desperately afraid. so
that ] could only look at her and
tremble.
My uncle sent me down." she said
n last Il ON Nancy Bond"
Then. God be thanked, some flicker
of manliness came back to me, and I
went over 10 her, and stretched out
my gloyed hand.
DO you know why, ! am here?" |
asked.
Yes You are the man who has
been chosen for me to marry"
yes, ! said gravely. 81 am that
man; but now. God help me, I am
more. ! am the man who has come.
to marry you, VI YOU will, but to help
YOU to the best of his poor power i'm
any way that you may desire"
She looked az me i'm a sudden sur
prise and flushed painfully.
You will be giving me more than
have the right to ask in fulfilling
my uncle's wish, she said. and in
some way the formal little sentence
seemed 10 me all OF tragedy.
But can you wish II too?" I per-
sisted, as gently as could. Forgive
me. bat how can woman such as
you are dare trust a man she has
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MeWAN n Me.e
BROWN DERBY
A,
Wells HASTINGS
e9o Author Of cesrS
The Professors Mys,eC
(Oynshtl9llH BObbsllernlI e
CHAPTER u.

II was the small room common to
many city stables. the sanctum OF the
head coachman where bits and robes
are usually kept. A large pine table
blocked the room in the middle and at
the farther side of il sat one of the
stFangest men that | had ever seen.
His shoulders were drawn about his
ears, and his hard little eyes were
almost hidden under the extraordinary.
long gray bush of eyebrows that shot
down over them. His nose was wide
and long. the only fat thing in the
shrunken leanness OF his face. His
lips and chin were long also, but the
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-05-17

Dear Miss Grey: have niece
,<ho has talent In drawing Would il
b possible to get Harrison Fishers
opinion OF her work il a few OF her
tketches are sent 10 him? II so, give
Ms address A. b c.
a.: Why not consult local teach.
"a However, here is The address for
Which you ask. but don't be disap-
r,ointed II you receive no reply. BE
sure 10 enclose stamped and self-ad-
dressed envelop II you write him: In
care OF Curtis Publishing Co
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Dear Miss Grey. Is there anything
|nrlnless that can be mixed with sage
d 10 derkcn tho hair?-Anxious.
"a: No II your hair is clean and
bsfy and ia a healthy condition,
<'ny not let we'll enough alone? II is
Cry dangerous TO experiment with
nee hair
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-05-17

Dear Miss Grey: How should one
hold the FORK while eating?-Blue
Hfes.
La; Generally speaking, about as
o;lc holds pencil when writing. The
tlhee should be held upward.
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Dickory, Dickory, Dock, Mama looked at the clock,
Only half past nine and the clothes on the line,
/ tell you washing with Fels-Naptha is fine,
And every last piece, even to baby's frock,
Is clean and white" Dickory, Dickory, Dock.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-10-17
BRIEF LOCAL NEWS.

Home Cooking wanted Inquire oil
SWANS Grocery. 16tf
Eric Oller democratic candidate for
No. 3, was visitor in Moscow today.
Money to loan on improved real es-
tate. Thompson Bros, Moscow. loft
Dean Carlyle returned today from
Boise where he has been attending the
state fair, and looking after the inter
ests of the University.
Home Cooking wanted. Inquire of
Swanns Grocery 16tf
Earl David returned this morning
from Boise where he has been visiting
friends for a few days.
Home Cooking wanted Inquire of
SWANS Grocery. 16tf
C. II. Van Meter left yesterday fol-
Minneapolis. where he was called by
his mothers illness.
Home Cooking wanted. Inquire of
Swann's Grocery. l6tfI
Herman Schneider of Spokane, a for |
mer resident of Moscow, was bust |
ness visitor in the city today and call |
Ing on old friends.
For solid comfort, wear and moder-
ate cost the Munsing underwear at
aioh bn
cal
Miss Alice Chase. who has been at
tending the university, was called to
her home at Occur d'Alene today by
the news of the serious illness of her
mother
Wintry days will find you snug and
warm II you're wearing the Munsing
underwear
Frank Bruegemah of Thorn Creek
was a visitor in the city today accom-
panied by his brother, Henry Bruege-
guests for few days. having stopped
off here while on business trip to
Spokane.
John Robbins of Spokane, a brother
of Grant Robbins, democratic candidate
for sheriff, former sheriff w. S. Rob-
bins, and Mrs. F. l.. White, died in
Spokane last night as the result of ty L
ohoid fever. Mr.. Robbins was an old A
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CLASSIFIED ADS.
REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE-A FINE 8-ROOM RES
idence, 2 blocks from Main street,
good grounds 125x240 feet, plenty Of
fruit, with beautiful shade trees and
shrubbery. Two up-to-date chicken
houses and parks which cost over
$500. House is modern, and in ex-
cellent condition. AS pretty a res
idence as there is in the city, and
will make some one a nice home
This place is well worth the price,
$500, and terms will be given on
half. Let us show it to you if you
want good home in Moscow. Nor
gareidge, Woody & Co. 98tf
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The Best Ever.

THE Third Degree" at the Crystal
theatre on Monday night, October %,
has "a really wonderful array of people
enlisted in the ranks of the organiza-
ton. The management does not be-
liaye in the too common system of
lone or two giving the whole show"
but has organized what Is undoubtedly
one of the strongest casts ever
brought together.
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Unanimous Verdict.

From our many articles the past
few weeks received from various
sources it will be seen that The Lion
and the Mouse" is strictly first-class
with more originality and
novel features than any company that
seen how it will be appreciated.
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WHY ROOSEVELT is LOSING GROUND

Lifelong and loyal Republicans Of
Republican
The American will
or spirit
party because 1t refused him
The country does
wild and radical
Honest Will
contests to help his nomination who
paign from the Harvester and Steel directors
thousands OF Republicans
character who disagree with Roosevelt thieves
Rightthinkng people voa4e~
solemn
beginning
Oh MS candidacy be the election
upon the country disaster
s'rauoh merely TO crafty mans hatred amb
Inc people VIII not Mexcnize by
Ne presidency who he
NUMBER OF terms provided
president ne would in
drove MIN out What Washington
not get. Roosevelt n have "
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First Baptist Church.

Corner LIST and Jackson streets.
Sunday school, 9:45 a. m. Morning
worship, 11:05. Junior Union, 8 D. M.
B. Y. p U. devotional service, z D. M.
Evening worship. 8 o'clock. Midweek
prayer service, Thursday. 8 D. N.
Teachers meeting, Thursday evening.
7 o'clock. You will be cordially vel
coined
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Special to COlfax.

Beginning Wednesday the O.-W R.
& N. will run a special train service
to the Colfax fair. Besides the reg
ular trains at o'clock and 1240 there
will be a special leaving here at
4:45 and returning to leave Colfax at
z o'clock w 1917
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Roosevelt Weak In Utah.

A prominent newspaper editor In
Ogden, Utah. writes to the Republican
national committee as follows:
There is no doubt that Mr.. Taft
will carry Utah by almost the same
majority he did four years ago. The
movement for Roosevelt is very
weak"
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First n. E. Church.

Corner Sd and Adams streets. Serv-
ices every Sunday at IL a. m. and 1890
p. m. Sunday school every Sunday It
9:45 a. m. Epworth League Sunday
at $50 p. m. Prayer meeting, Thurs
day evening at 1880 p. M Strangers
especially invited. Robert Warner.
Pastor. Phone 46-R arr
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Christian Church.

Corner Jefferson and 5th streets.
Services every Sunday at II a. m. and
8 p. m. Sunday school at 10 I. m.
Christian Endeavor at p. M Prayer
meeting Thursday at p. m. 4. R.
Black, Pastor. Phone 170-L.
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First Presbyterlan Church.

Corner 4th and Van Buren, streets.
Services every Sunday at IL a. m. and
1870 p. m. Sunday school at 10 .. m.
Christian Endeavor at 6:16 D. M.
Prayer meeting followed by Teachers
meeting, Thursday at 1880 p. m David
Fl. Hare, Pastor. Alb Van Buren, street
Phone 1913. 9
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resident of Moscow and had many
friends in this city who sympathize
with his brothers and sisters in their
loss.
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MARKET REPORTS.

This report is corrected every day,
and Is the price paid 10 the producer.
The grain report is the same as that
received daily by the Farmers Union.
Wheat, Russian Red. per blu. 80 y c
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FOR SALE - TWO FERNS AND
good sewing machine. Miss Werlich,
East Sd street. 13tf
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MONTENEGRAN
ADVANCE CHECKED

VIENNA, Oct. 17-That the Monte
|negran advance on Albania was
checked was announced today in dis
patches from Constantinople. A con-
Trajectory dispatch from Cettinje
states That the Montenegrans were
victorious The latter version is ac-
cepted here. The Turkish ministers
have left Greece. Bulgaria and Seryla
with no passports.
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FOR SALE-A Winona wagon, 2 "a
inch size, nearly as good as new.
Price $50 See B. o. Erickson. 1919
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WANTED - AT ONCE, A FIRST
class cook and second maid. Good
wages. Mrs. jerome j. Day. loft
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German n. Z. Church.

Corner Spotswood and Harrison
streets. Services every Sunday at II
a. m. Sunday school at 10 a. m. Pas
tors residence, 423 Spotswood street.
P. ]. Sehnert. Pastor. Phone 148-R.
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MISCELLANEOUS

WHEN YOU WANT SOMETHING
good to eat go to Francis cafe 7tf
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CHURCH DIRECTORY
St Marks Episcopal Church.

Corner LIST and Jefferson streets.
Services on Sunday: Sunday school at
10 a. m. Morning prayer and sermon.
II a. m. No evening sermon. All seats
free. Strangers welcome. Rev. J.
Watson. Pastor. Phone 1I3-L
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WANTED-FRUIT PACKERS. CALL
Call at the packing house of the O..
u. Niles & Son, or phone Main 270,
or Interstate 555. 87tf
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BY OSWALD r. scHUETTE.

1
The Roosevelt sentiment In the
states west of the Mississippi river ID
waning fast The Taft strength Is
growing. although weakness in the or
ganization In many states has pre-
vented the Republicans from taking
| full advantage of the situation. The
Wilson forces are still confident Of
victory. but the fading Of the Roose-
velt strength has turned the brunt Of
the fight against the Democrats, and
fear of free trade and Democratic
hard times is turning the tide to Presi-
dent Taft
This Is the present situation. as
viewed from a careful personal inves-
LEGATION Of the political conditions that
prevail in the wake Ct Theodore Roose-
velt's tour of the west. 1t can be sum-
med up also In another sentence.
Roosevelt has scarcely won vote at
any point on his trip. He has had
large audiences, but none Of them has
been as large as he had on either
of his last two trips through these
states. Compared to last springs pri-
mary campaign, or his tours OF other
years. the meetings have been dis
heartening in their GOODNESS. This &C
counts for the reports of angry inter
ludes that have been frequent accom-
paniments of his speeches. This rep
resents a great change In the sit
uation since the middle OF August.
Gained No Converts.
What cheering and applause has
greeted the colonel on his present
tour has come from men already COM
mitted to his cause. In no city visit
ed on his course has there been re-
port Of new converts gained. In al
most every instance the reports were
unanimous that he had hurt himself
and his cause either by his dictatorial
manner toward his audiences. his
angry treatment of the men around
lim and the hosts who tried to show
lin hospitality. his theatrical stage
ric1s. or his Kaleidoscope changes OF
opinion concerning the issues.
Weakness of Roosevelt Emphasized.
The weakness Of the Roosevelt
,ause was emphasized by the meet
ngs which greeted John Maynard Har- /
an and j. Adam Bede. who are still !
n the co;onels trail. At each stop |
aey made they we're told by Repub-
leans. Democrats and Roosevelters
like that the Roosevelt meetings had
een anything hut the rousing sue
esses they had been expected. and
he colonels visit had not won him
vote.
1t WAS the same story throughout the
rip-in Idaho, Oregon. Utah, Nevada.
alifornia Arizona. New Mexico. Colo
ado and Nebraska. Everywhere the
oosevelt leaders appeared disgrunt-
ID, the Taft leaders were jubilant and
ne Wilson forces fearful OF the fact
lat the campaign was turning against
leir own candidate.
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WANTED-AN EXPERIENCED WAIT
ress at the Hotel Moscow. S9tf
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PLANS AND SPECIFICATION FOR
all kinds of buildings. A. G. Harold.
Moscow, Main and >dstreets lott
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Evening.

1880 o'clock.
Devotional Exercises Rev. C. D. Bell
Home Department. Rev. e. r. Black
Mission Work in Sunday School. 49,.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Mr.. Morley
Collection. 17-1S