Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1913-11-07

pointed commander In chief Of tAe con-
tanental armies Of America. Exten-
sive Arrangements were made to en-
list those who were willing to take up
arms for the defense Of their country.
and the old form Of national guard
tactics were revived.
Astra labored day and night though
she prayed that God would prevent
the bloodshed for which she was pre-
pairing her people. Such were her
thoughts and still no news came from
the man who had promised 20 much.
Her cheeks began to lose their
color, and her large eyes often looked
longingly into the distance. why
does he not comet Why does he not
send q message?"
The Vice-president, Mr.. Hale, was
announced to her one evening. He
bowed deeply before her a. the Pres
ident, then with the familiar air Of .
close friend, he took Astra's hand In
his.
my dear girl" he began, II am
much troubled; your efforts win un-
dermine your health. The roses on
your cheeks are already turning pale.
You should think Of yourself In the
interest Of the union. or you win be
i'll. My dear Astra. you know how
much IL adore YOU" He had re-
tanned Astra's hand, but at these
words she slowly withdrew it.
II first saw you when under the
care Of your father. watched you de-
velop, strong and beautiful. I wish
you would let me carry at least part
Of your burden. am 2 man and I
can stand more than frail woman. !"
this for encouragement, Mr.. Hale con-
tinued: "Astra. love you. win you
be my wifer
The statesman stood helpless before
the girl who smiled kindly at him.
"Sit down, Mr.. Vice-president, and
be good enough to listen to me-"
He obeyed and Astra sat down op
posite him.
"Your proposal honors mo, Mr.. Vice.
president; am sorry that l am un.
able to accept It. The times that We
arc living In are such that matters
such a. this would be out Of place
and while you have all my sympathy
cannot tell you that you have my
love-"
A sigh escaped her lips: she thought
Of the man whom she loved, Tor whom
she felt that she was created. She
yearned to say some soothing words
to the friend Of her father, but Just
then = sharp ringing sounded through
the whole suite. It was signal fol
extremely important communication
and she left hurriedly with . glance
pleading for Hale's pardon.
A moment later Astra was In thu
library putting the ARCHAEOLOGICAL
in working order with shaking fingers
She could hardly believe her eyes: thu
pointer Of the machine was ON the u
land Of Helgoland. the great German
fertilization.
The machine was at last adjusted
the sparkling stopped and the strong
manly voice Of Napoleon Edison VA
heard. His picture appeared on tn
helioplate. bowling smilingly towar'
the girl whose heart was beating
painfully. Her blood rushed to he
head - she responded to the greet
ing.
"Your excellency. l have to repor
: that the confederated feet Of the Eu
ropean monarchies started for Nj
deira today. have been . prisoner
!. but IN hour ago l escaped. Tomol
row ct 1000 p. N. will be 1t tn
Crystal Palace TO tell you everything.
Il an 10 very. very happy that
|. have at last heard from youl"
q Edison bowed: in the haxy bacl
ground Of the picture she could se
, another man holding = steering whee
. IN hi hand. and beside him was Ii
faint form Of . woman Watching Nd