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Oxford Democrat., 1914-02-03

and steadied himself moment with
his hand OH the wheel. He was an I'm
portant looking parsonage, with a
crisp. gray. pointed beard and heavy
lidded, penetrating eyes. His subdued
yet faultless costume suggested
Judge or banker or some one Of equal
standing-certainly not one who was
accustomed to run or shout upon the
public highway or to hold on to buggy
wheels to recover his breath.
II beg your pardon" he said IN de-
cisive, arrestlng sort Of voice. Il am
looking for q gentleman named Brough-
ton-Mr. Matthew Broughton-and as
you somewhat conform to his descrip-
ton and were driving from the house
to which I was directed
81 am Mr.. Broughton." interrupted
Matt, surprised, trife alarmed and
most Of all impatient. "What do you
wantT
"I've come a long way and on very
hurried notice to have IN Interview
with you," explained the stranger, gaz-
ing at him fxedly. "a very important
interview, indeed. and you will oblige
me greatly by postponing this little ex-
cursion Of yours and afforiing me your
undivided attention for half an hour.
In private" he added, with glance al
Matt's companion. II cannot be more
explicit here"
II am sorry, but It'll have to walt"
said Matt II haven't minute to
spare. Please let go my wheel"
"But 1t can't waitr' exclaimed the
stranger with indignant animation
You do not realize what you're saying
or the issue there Is ut stake. simply
must insist, Mr. Broughton-yes, sir,
must insist"
$50 must l." returned Matt angrily
Tell me what you want In two words
and I'll give you an answer In one
and let 60 my wheel"
Matt fully thought the stranger woulf
take fire at this, but he did not. In
stead anxiety spread over his upturnet
face.
"where are you goingT he asked.
"A short drive-to pay call"
"Then let me take his place." plead
| ed the stranger, indicating the driver
I'VE can talk on the way-and on th'
way back. For Gods sake, young man
don't 20 on thwarting me like this!
can't tell you how pressing It all ie
how peremptory and urgent Only hal
an hour-lf you knew what was at stak
you could not refuse half an hour"
Matt was thunderstruck. Such Inn
portunity was startling, yet he had no
| a momeat to spare If he were to be OF
time at Fair Oaks. Nothing shoul'
come between him and Fair Oaks. an
the delay already incurred put him II
a fever. "Go on" he cried to tn
driver. and with that the expostulatin
eentleman was deserted-in the middl
of the road, with his message still ur
said and his arms waving madly afte
the retreating carriage.
l Matt was very much thrilled an
tantalized. but at last came TO u
conclusion that he had been mistake
! for some one else. Nobody copld wan
| to see him on a matter 20 secret ths
| It could not be divulged except In pr
Oxford Democrat., 1914-02-03
Complimentary.

'.The idea OF dozing while l was sing
lngF'
.You were singing a lullaby. weren't
your
Eyes"
Then I couldn't pay your art any
higher compliment Washington Her
aid
Oxford Democrat., 1914-02-03

The COW and the acre are the twins o!
tbs dairy farm. Both must be treated
s.irly. both must earn their keep. Eacn
hslps the Other when properly trained
tosether. II one 10 poor it roos inc
Other.
Oxford Democrat., 1914-02-03
Babies and Sleep.

Infants cannot sleep too long. put
may be deprived Of needed rest u
placed In light rooms or awakened oy
noises. Nothing 50 unnerves the child
as lack of rest. and the health may 0e
permanently ruined II It does not sleep
the fourteen hours Or more that II
should
Oxford Democrat., 1914-02-03

Sssds that are more than . year old
may grow, and they may not. besssr
eet most OF them fresh every season.
Oxford Democrat., 1914-02-03
uneorker Of Ocean Bottles-

II Is not many yenrs since the hign
.oupdiny most OF uncorker Of ocean
hotties was abolished in Engiand
News Travelled slowly IN Queen ELIZA
bett's time. and the nrst news sue
had OF the taking Of Nova Zembla Dy
the Dutch was found In bottle picked
up BY a Deaf fisherman named ron
Aeld who forwarded the message 70
the lord high admiral. Queen Eliza
beth was struck oy the idea and de
creed that all bottles With Enclosures
found On the coast should De forward
ed to the lord nigh admiral. Tonhe'o
being appointed uncorker. Inc posi-
survived for centuries.
Oxford Democrat., 1914-02-03
Unnecessary.

This lady Is worth 100000 Would
you ike to see her photograph
"Worth $4OO, QUO and compelled to ad'
vertise for husbandf No. you needn't
show me her phls can imagine what
II must be."-Louisvills Courier-Jour'
nal
Oxford Democrat., 1914-02-03
Tho Eskimo Mind.

The difficulty OF conveying the true
idea of Christianity to the Eskimo
mind is related by viIhjalmur stefans'
son: "Now. II seems that In kotsebue
sound, where the Christian doctrines OF
the Colville people had originated. tish
ing is by nets only. As fishing Is prac'
tically the only work done there the
missionary hnd probably said to the'n'
DO not PUT out your Dish nets on sun
day. meaning thereby DO not WORK
on Sunday. However TINT may BE-
the prohibition came to our community
in the form God hns said you must
nor use fish nets on Sunday Accord
ingIy the entire community pulled
their fish nets ont Of the river Satur'
dsy night. hshcd with hooks all day
Sunday and put the nets back Into the
water Monday morning.
Oxford Democrat., 1914-02-03
Kitchen the Most Important Room.
VALUE OF A COMFORTABLE HOME TC
THE FARMER.

The Importance to the farmer Of hav-
| ing an economical farm house has been
emphasized by the farm architect of the
Department Of Agriculture, who states
that the mental and physical fitness Of
the laborers both within the house and
| in the fields are vitality affected by the
building that affords the family shelter.
The average American farm home has
failed to share in the Improvements that
are every day being made in agricultural
conditions and, according to the archi-
tect, is a rebuke to our boasted civiliza-
ton. Relatively, he says, the housewife
Of century ago with her fireplace cook
ing and log cabin was better provided
for than Is the housewife to-day.
The most important building on
farm is the home. The health, comfort,
and happiness OF the family are depend
ent upon its construction and equip
ment, and unless these matters are look.
ed after the sanitary dairy barn or the
economically constructed buildings for
stock are Of little value. Happiness and
contentment in the family are as essen
tial to efficient service as improved tools
and outbulldings.
Although the housewife spends, In
many cases, q lifetime in her "work.
shop" the kitchen and the family rooms,
she is not, as q rule, capable of planning
a house in the highest degree servicea-
BILE and comfortable without assistance.
Her help, however is essential to the
farm architect, as the result of his plans
most vitality concerns her.
In 1910 western farm paper, at the
suggestion of the Department OF Agri-
culture, conducted q competition for
farm house plans. About $50 plans Of
farm houses we're submitted, not one Of
which was fully satisfactory. The larg-
er number insisted on some particular
pet notion and emphasized single fea-
ture to the neglect of other important
ones. The men and women who famil-
iarizs themselves with the work to be
done and then apply themselves to the
single task of devising means, are the
ones who, with the cooperation OF the
farmers, and their wives, can best handle
the farm house problem.
One of the most important details re-
garding the average American farm
house is that it must be inexpensive.
The average annual net income of .
farmer today, after deducting five per
cent interest on his investment, is less
than $4OO. This does not mean that the
houses may not be attractive. They
may, if intelligently planned with the
help of vines, shrubs and trees, become
the prettiest spots in the landscape, and
more beautiful and inexpensive than the
crowded city houses.
The tensnt-house problem is growing
in importance as can be seen from the
fact that the number of rented farms in
creased by more than 1924, 900 during the
last decade. To-day little more than
half the farms iu this country are oper-
ated by the owners.
Oxford Democrat., 1914-02-03

Applying Manure-hanure may DO
applied at any time; 1t 10 better to apply
II iu the fall and winter than to store 1t
until spring. Some people seem to
think that 1t 10 dangerous to apply ma
nure when the ground 10 frozen, or whom
there In snow on the ground. Experi-
mepts have shown that there 10 prscti.
cally no loss in spreading at this time.
Oxford Democrat., 1914-02-03
Naturally Dark.

History Professor-W Why are the mid
die ssss known 40 the dark ages'
Wise Freshman Because there were
NO many knights. Wisconsin Sphinx.
Oxford Democrat., 1914-02-03

worn.out land is that In which the
-orkinr balance has been upset BY not
knovin9 how 70 handle the soil.
Oxford Democrat., 1914-02-03

A purely Agricultural Community not
sslf.supporting 10 working on wrong
basis and must sooner or later bring
ruin to all Who are involved.
Oxford Democrat., 1914-02-03
Plenty Of Room as the Top.

Knicker-There's plenty Of room at
the top. Bocker-Yes. but your wife
lets you have only the bottom bureau
rawer.-New York Sun
Oxford Democrat., 1914-02-03
eesrds Wsrs Barred.

The ancient Romans considered u
ei1eminate to wear boards All their
busts representing the famons men OF
oIdep times are without boards.
Oxford Democrat., 1914-02-03
Pertinent Query.

Teacher describing her encounter
With a tramp, - And them tainted
Little Johnnie Jeffries-Wr yer left or
WI yer right ma'am7-London Taller
Oxford Democrat., 1914-02-03

A little In ones own pocket Is better
than much IN another man's purse =
C'xrvnnt.~
Oxford Democrat., 1914-02-03
closed Door.

Hans von Buelow. the pianist. at one
dime posted on his door q notice that
was quite In the London vein: Before
Noon. Not Receiving: Afternoon. Out"
Oxford Democrat., 1914-02-03
AMONG THE FARMERS.


on practical Agricultural sopii :
Il solicited. Address all communications IL
tended for this department 70 HEN1r -
HAMMOND, Agricultural Editor Oxford De
ocrat. Paris, Ne.
Oxford Democrat., 1914-02-03

Wnll6 HI INC TcSS Woo AoASAaSN ~
obseQuious artist.
Chills ran down Matt's back. It was
as though he were detected in crime.
He was thankful for the poor light
that must have screened his expression
of dismay, for all Mort's warnings
were now upon him in a torrent-and
his own promises. his own pledged
word. Here was what John Mort had
feared-"the wolves" he had called
them-in a voice he had lowered even
there. apprehensive still on that lost
reef. In those lost and lonely seas.
The heavy lidded eyes took on new
and ominous significance as Matt felt
their glance on him. What evil were
they meditating? What was their sim
lister purpose in seeking him out to be-
tray his friend?
He returned the miniature, speaking
as he did so with his pipe In bis
mouth-a subterfuge he had found use
full before, especially when under fre-
real fire-bullets. It is the mouth that
tells secrets, and that in other ways
than words. A pipe is help. II
hides agitation and suggests uncon'
cern.
"WelI. what about It" said Matt
through his teeth.
81 asked If you recognized him"
"Seen this person before, do yor
mean? No. don't know who he is
Why. do you expect me to"
The stranger was not at all nonplus
ed. It was disconcerting how coolly
he took the announcement. He care
fully replaced the miniature In hi
pocket, remarking that 1t was "a pity
"rve something here that may fresh
en- your recollection" he went on, pro
ducing q wallet, and from the walle
thick roll Of notes. Pulling up hi
chair so close to the bed that his knee
touched n, he began to spread green
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-09-05
AN APPEAL TO AMERICA
Germany Desires to Persuade Our
People that Her Cause is Just

When American tourists left Ber-
lin just after the war began, great
efforts were made to impress them
with the business of the German
cause. They were laden with Ger
man newspapers and also received
many copies of the following, espec-
tally prepared appeal to the United
States, which they were asked to
publish in America:
A Farewell Word. Americans!
Citizens of the United States:
In this earnest moment in which
and Berlin, take with you from
German citizens, from representa-
tives of trade and industry, who are
proud to entertain friendly CONNER
cial relations with the United States,
a heartily farewell coupled with the
desire of a speedy return.
Together with this farewell we
beg you to do us a favor. AS our
guests, whom we have always honor
ed and protected, we ask you to take
this paper with you as memorial
and to circulate the same among
your authorities, press, friends and
acquaintance.
For, we are aware that the enc
mics of Germany are at work to
make you instruments to lower Ger
many's people and army in the face
of the whole world in order to de-
ceive foreign nations as to Ger
many's policy and economical pow
er. We ask you, as free citizens,
face to face with free citizens, to cir
culate the real truth about Germany
among your people as compared to
the lies of our enemies.
We beg you to take the following
main points to heart:
l. The German emperor and the
German nation wanted peace. The
cunning and breach of faith of our
opponents have forced the sword in
to the hand Of Germany.
2. After war has been forced on
us the German nation, Emperor and
Reichstag have granted everything
in the most brilliant unanimity fol-
the war. No difference prevails in
Germay any longer, no difference he
tween party, confession, rank or po
sition, but we are an united nation
and army.
3. Our military organization and
our mobilization has proceeded will
lsplendid precision The mobilization
was accomplished during the courst
of a few days. In addition to thost
who are compelled to serve, NOR
than 1 100000 volunteers have of
fered their services. All civil or
CARNATIONS, from the head of indus
try and finance to the smallest mai
downward, vie with each other il
works of voluntary aid and welfare
f. In the field German arms hav.
had splendid success in the first day
OF mobilization.
In the east the Russian enemy ha
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AIRDOME OPENS TONIGHT

The Airdome will open tonight
and will have good pictures and good
music. Program for tonight:
BY DESIGN OF HEAVEN
Two reel feature
MRS BROWNS BURGLAR
Admission and 10 Cents.
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been driven from the German front
Ter, in numerous small fights by our
troops in conjunction with those OF
the Observation-Disclosures monarchy.
BY successful coup de mains our
navy has been successful in damag-
| ing and alarming our Russian op-
ponent in her Baltic naval ports. The
Russian port OF Libau has been
burnt down and in Russian Poland
revolution has already begun. Rus
sian mobilization is a long way from
being accomplished, the troops are
badly, poorly nourished and many
deserters sell their weapons and
horses.
In the west the German army has
gained imposing victories over Bel
GUM and France
In Belgium, where the population
unfortunately committed the most
barbarous atrocities against peace
full Germans before the war broke
out, comparatively weak German
forces conquered the strong fortress
of Liege a few days after the mobili-
cation, infiicting severe damage on
the enemy and opening up the way
via Belgium to France.
Valuable victories have been OBJ
tanned over France on the Alsatian
frontier, toward the strong French
fortress of Belfort as we'll as in the
direction of the fortress Luneville.
At Muelhausen one of the French
army divisions was overthrown and
driven back to the frontier with
heavy losses.
The strong and effective German
fleet is on the watch against the
English fleet.
England's risk is great in stalking
her reputation as the strongest ma
val power on one throw against the
German fleet Further, England
runs the danger that her large colo
mics, such as India and Egypt, will
sieze a moment that has long been
desired to revolt.
1t is for the United States to util-
ize the present moment to Illustrate
by powerful initiative England's en-
deavors to keep down all nations in
Guiding America, in the trade and
traffic of the world.
Citizens of the United States!
Take the conviction with you to your
homes that Germany will stake her
last man and her last penny for vic
tory. Germany must conquer and
will conquer.
Remember! that after a successful
victory Germany will make new po-
litical and economical progress, and
that America, as a shrewd business
like country and as a friend of Ger
many, will participate in such pro
gress.
/ Today we beg you earnestly tc
convey to your fellow citizens that
the German nation, as a safe refuge
of civilization and culture, has al
ways protected the loyal citizens Of
it's enemies in every manner in con
trast to Russia, France and Belgium
BY circulating this short memorial
among your fellow citizens you are
likewise insuring that also in the
future the United States will learn
the truth about Germany's battles
and victories. Your friends here
will do the best in their power tc
supply you with genuine news. We
wish you a happy voyage toward
your home, so appreciated by al
Germans, and hope to see you again
in a victorious and prosperous Ger
many.-R Representative of the Ger
imam Industry.
Berlin, August IS, 1914.
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The kindergarten and primary
school, conducted by Misses Rowley
and Gates the past two years, will
reopen Monday, September 2Sth,
1914. 9-4-2Ot
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Sawed cedar posts, all heart, for
sale; any quantities. Geo. w Hyde,
Crystal River, Fla. 7-2S-6tI
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Gerig's, the store with a clean
fountain and good carbonated bev-
erages. 9-1-tf
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DIR. W. Il. Lane-Specialist, Eye,
Ear, Nose and Throat. Office Law
Library Building, Ocala.-Adv.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-09-05

Six copies Of sheet music for 15c.
at Lansford's. S-22-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-09-05

New books at The Murray Com
pany. 9-4-3t
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If you need hardware, give up a
call. Ocala Seed Store. S-1S-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-09-05
FRUIT co. COMES

Boston Firm Puts It's Ships Where
They Belong
Boston, Sept. 5-The Boston Fruit
Company announced this afternoon
that it will register its % ships un-
der the American flag.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-18
Warwood Brief,

Mr.. and Mrs G. ". Cupp. OF Eirh-
teenth street will leave soon for Los
Angles. Cal. where they will make
their future home
South Warwood bible class met last
evening ~ the home OF Mrs. Caup-
bell. OF Fifth street
Mrs. William Harrison has returned
70 her home on Hazlet avenue Nor n
Marwood after visiting friends IN
Pittsburgh
Work has been started on the tower
on Coney Island. The one on Twenty
fourth street f. about completed
John Wiles IL building a tarra
house on North Main street
Meeting Of tho Martha Bible class
of Center Warwood met last even
inE az the home OF Mrs y n Gear.
Of Main street
Work on Henry Kirchner'a house
In the northern end o. town Is pro-
crossing rapidly and will be complet-
ed by May I
Mrs Jacob Hilton is improving
after being 40 for n few days AZ her
home on South Main street
John Chrisc. ~ South Warwood
left Yesterday afternoon for a trip 90
Buffalo
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-18
THE THEATRE
Violet Mersereau Made Another nit at
the Court Yesterday in Rebecca
OF SunnybrooE Farm.

Violet Mcrsereau. the pretty. dainty
Wlnsome and endearing Rebccca OF. sun
ny brook farm. makes such a success o.
her part because she actually lives n
Is central figure. 4 love IT," she told
an lntelligencer reporter yesterday.
when 1 play kcbecca 4 actually feel
that l am kebccca." Too much so.'
broke In the mother OF the young act
rcss. Tor when kebecca Weeps over her
troubles Violet sheds real tears
Miss Mersereau Is scoring a big hit in
the title role in the dramatization OF
kate Douglas Miggins' famous KebecCa
stories. which Is being presented at the
Court theatre. Yesterday afternoon and
again last evening. the theatre was fill
seemed that everybody manifested Syrn-
pathetic interest with Rebecca from her
ilrst appearance as young girl. with
ideas very different from those of the
two maiden aunts with whom she came
10 live. How her influence subtly spread
how II worked for good in the commu-
nifty. Is familiar TO readers of the stories,
but in the play II all takes place in the
flesh before ones eyes. The brick house.
the old pump and the stage coach arc
there. on the stage. and there Is nothing
lacking to give realism TO the wholesome
story.
There IL charming humor in the
drama, some times very closely allied to
pathOs. and the types are all true TO life.
Jean McAlpin is splendid in what at
and her work in the last act rs eNcep-
tionally good. The role Of Uncle Jerry.
the simpsons. and the village girls are
all admirably portrayed. II is in fact.
one OF the best theatrical offerings OF
the year. In more than one sense. and
Rebecca of SunnybroolS Farm should be
seen by crowded houses this afternoon
and evening.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-18
TALK ON POULTRY
Was Made by Prof. Horace Atwood
Last Niaht-ProfitabIe Discussion
Followed.

Taking for his subject THE Pro-
duction of Poultry" Prof. Horace At
wood. formerly connected with the
experiment station of the State Uni
versity at Morgantown. now county
field agent for the Panhandle Agricul-
tural Club. delivered a profitable ad-
dress at meeting of poultry men.
held last night in the board of trade
directors room. Market Auditorium.
Following the address, those present
engaged in a discussion OF the poul-
try industry. experiences were related
and views unchanged. The meeting
was held under the auspices OF the
Club, and was attended principally
by local chicken fanciers.
In his talk Prof. Atwood dealt prin-
cipally with the raising OF young
chickens, and he gave some excellent
advice as TO their Matching and care.
He advised the selection OF large
eggs from well developed fowls for
production. Use old fowls for breed
ing purposes but keep the flock young
for egg production. he said. The lay
ing stock should be handled different
ly from breeding stock, he added. as
feeding Is one OF the factors which
Those who expect TO hatch chicks
by artificial means he advised TO Sc
cure the best incubators possible, say
ing that money spent for cheap ones
Is often worse than thrown away, as
cheap incubGtors often iniure the vi
tally OF the chicks. and never prove
satisfactory. He said the trouble
with most persons in raising chicks
Is that they do not feed them enough
A chick doubles its weight the first
six days. he pointed out. and as the
process Of assimilation is so very
rapid. II is important to give II plenty
TO eat.
Prof Atwood gave instructions for
feeding the chickens from time OF
Matching until maturity. and told how
many diseases and affections may be
avoided. His talk was heard with
great interest. judging from the at
tentiOn given him, and the discussion
which followed. brought out many
points of particular interest to the
poultry raiser I'm the city.