The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1913-07-31

mont ana which were 70 objectic,at,A
to ths powers would stand. and the
United States would see that they
we're enforced.
Three days later Hannibal Prudent
created Z current OF the impenetrable
2 ray that isolated the whole Ameri-
can continent from the rest OF the
world.
Fifty years had passed; nifty years
Of Independent peace The Central
and South American republics had
Joined the great United States and
confederacy was formed that secured
their independence and the freedom
OF commerce.
Those fifty years Of peace had Gre
atsd wealth, happiness and q scientific
progress such a. had never been
equaled-
Now the man whose genius had
made this possible lay dead, and his
last words urged preparation for war.
Astra sat before her fathers desk;
before her lay . document that de-
manded careful study-the will Of her
adopted father.
She did not look at the long list
Of bonds and stocks; she did not care
for the vast wealth that from now on
would belong to her alone. The pa
per she was reading contained far
reaching instructions. prophetic in
sight into the future. The last page
was farewell letter:
my dear Astra, knowing that am
nearing the limit OF human existence,
and that rest awaits me after q long
and full life. l set down such facts as
will enable you to make the best use
Of the knowledge that /, the old tree,
wish perpetuated In the blossoming
plant; 1t Is you who will be respon-
sible for the coming prosperity Of the
country. God gave you broad mind
that has developed to its fullest ca
pacity under my care and am proud
Of you, dear girl; you are chosen to
do sr~at things for your country and
humanity.
There il only one man on earth
who is worthy of calling you wife;
you will find this man, or he will come
to you, as you two are ordained
mates, comrades.
When go to my rest feel that I
will leave turbulent times behind me.
Ny z ray will not remain impene-
trable forever. and when the day
comes that It is destroyed, the coun-
try will need brave. competent man
to drive away the dreadnaughts. He
will come. as he has been fully In
structed. Trust In him, my dear
daughter.
This country was not developed to
be blasted by war; the adventures of
warfare and strife are not for It Our
Creator selected this country to pro-
mote freedom, equality and science.
laundering cannons shall never moro
sound on our shore; our land shall
be land of love and peace.
Il have labored hard to spread this
gospel. After I am gone the task Is
your Inheritance. dear Astra-
Before die will tell you where to
find the one man competent to assist
you and will further instruct you In
your duty.
God bless you, my daughter, you
have ever been my Joy and pride"
Astra put down the paper, and, star
ing out into the beautiful garden, muir
INJURED to herself: Hurry to the Island
Of Cirynithl Cirynith? l have never
heard of the place, and he left no spe-
cific instructions"
The entrance of John, a faithful old
servant. woke her from her reveries.
With shaking lips he announced that
q reporter for the Hourly Stylograph
wished to see her.
Folding UP the documents, Astra
locked them In the safe, then said, 'T
will receive him at once in the green
ROOM"
The servant left Astra hesitated
for moment. then she said aloud.
with quiet determination:
Father. l will accept the inheri--
lance. will wait for him to come
and help me; will take the burdens
on my shoulders and faithfully carry
out your teachings. God help me toll"