davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-09-24

reason Why have fought hard % ~
main chief Of stat: why" Pastow
continued In voice that had the ~
pulchral uncanniness Of threat long
nursed now breaking free OF the bond.
age Of years within tho sound-proof
walls. But" no broke Oh suddenly
as IL no distrusted even the security
OF the vault. Yes. 1t Ia all there my
LIES work. my dream, my ambition.
my plant
Lanstron heard tho lock slide In tho
door as Partow went out and he was
alone with tho army's secrets. As he
read Partow's Arm handwriting. many
parts foil together, many moves on
a chessboard grew clear. His breath
came faster, he bent closer over the
table, he turned back pages to go
over them again. Every sentence
dropped homo In his mind like bolt
in socket. Unconscious OF the pas
sage Of time, he did not heed the door
open or realize Partow's presence un-
til he felt Partow's hand on his shout
der.
Il see that you didn't look into any
Of the pigeonholes." the chief Of stan
observed.
Lanstron pressed his finger-dps on
the manuscript significantly.
mo. 1t is all therel"
"The thing being to carry II out"
said Partow. God with us!" he add
ed devoutly.
GRO BE ContInued.)
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-09-24

demanded Partow. "Ars you afraid !
afraid to tell me the truth? Afraid
of duty? Afraid In your youth OF the
burden that bear In age"
His fingers closed In ON Lanstron's
with such force that the grip was
painful
PROMISED" he commanded.
Il promise!" Lanstron said with q
throb.
That's it! That's the way! That's
the kind OF soldier like" Partow de-
clared with change of tone, and he
rose from his chair with n spring that
was delight to Lanstron in its proof
OF the physical vigor SO stoutly denied.
I'VE have n lot to say to each other
today" he added: but first l am CO.
ing to show you the whole bag Of
tricks
His arm crooked in Lanstron's. they
went along the main corridor OF the
staff office and entered a vault having
a single chair and a small table in
the center and lined by sections OF
numbered pigeonholes, each with q
combination lock. AT the base OF one
section was a small safe. 1t was not
the first time that Lanstron had been
in this vault. He had the combination
Of two Of the sections of pigeonholes,
aerostatics and intelligence. The rest
belonged to other divisions.
The safe is my own, as you know.
No one opens 1t; no one knows what
10 In it but me-" said Partow, taking
from 1t an envelope and manuscript,
which he laid on tl<, table There
you have all that is in my brain-the
whole plan The envelope contains
the combinations OF all the pigeon,
holes. if you wish to look up any Dc
tails"
Thank you!" LanstYon half whis'
pered. 1t was all he could think of
to say
And you will find that there is
more than you thought, perhaps; the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-09-24

s'Deliberats mobilizations are all right
for diplomats threat that creates Z
furore insthe newspapers ana . Dc.
preston in the stock market. but
which is not to be carried out. When
you mean war. all speed and the war
fever at white heat
you would have made . good poll.
tician. Westerling," the premier re-
marked. with twitching uplift of the
brows and q knowing CLEAN in his
shrewd old eyes.
THANK you" replied westsriing, "a
man who II able 70 lead in anything
must be something Of . politician"
Very true. indeed. Perhaps had
that partly in mind in making you
vice-chief Of staff." responded the pre-.
mier.
Then It all goes back to the public
Ito that enormous body of human.
ity out there!" He swung the paper
knife around with outstretched arm
toward the walls Of thu room. ITO
public opinion-as does everything
else In this age-to the people-our
masters. your and mine! For NO man
can stand against them when they say
no or yes"
"You know the keys to play on.
though" remarked Westerling with q
complimentary smile. mo one knows
quite so we'll"
And you are sure-sure we can
win" the premier asked with long.
tense look at Westerling. who was
steady under the scrutiny.
Absolutely" he answered Five
millions against three! It's mathe-
mates. or our courage and skill are
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-09-24
TIMES REPUBLICAN, SEPTEMBER ~

psops3 saw. afssr talking with Partow
Tor few minutes, biz Aas.. intelligent
syes and beautiful forehead.
"All that wanted OF the body was
to feed my BRAIN" Psrtow continued,
needless Of the interruption. II have
watched my mind as navigator
watches q barometer / have been
ready at the first sign that it was los
ing its grip to give up. Yet have
felt that my body would 60 on feeding
my brain and that to the last moment
of consciousness, when suddenly the
body collapses. l should have self
possession and energy OF mind. Under
the coming strain tho shock may come.
as cord snaps. At that instant my
successor will take up my work where
l leave it off.
The old fogy who has aimed to
join experience to youth chooses
youth. You took your medicine with
vitality important position OF chief OF
intelligence. Now you-there, don't
tremble with stage fright" For Ian
stron's hand was Quivering in Partow' 8
grasp, while his face was that OF a
man stunned.
You are to be at the right hand Of
this old body" continued Partow. You
are to go with me to the front; TIC
sleep in the room next to mine; to be
always at my side, and, finally, you are
to promise that if ever the old body
fails in it's duty to the mind, if ever
you see that 1 am not standing up to
the strain, you are to say SO to me and
give you my word that shall let you
take charge"
Lanstron was too stunned TO speak
for moment. The arrangement
seemed hideous joke; a refinement
Of cruelty uncomfortable. 1t was ex-
pecting him to tell Atlas that he was
old and to take the weight OF the
world off the giants shoulders.
Have you lost your patriotism"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-09-24
Unlawful Listening.

Some unknown. cowardly. reckless
degenerate was proving in the town
about the midnight hour Tuesday with
evil mind and heart and foul purpose,
discharging firearms promiscuously.
disturbing and alarming the quietude
Of the citizens. We can conceive no
violation of the law as senseless, use
less and cowardiy as to hear the pop
ping of a pistol at night.-Plainview
( ArkD Herald
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-09-24

not equal to theirs. Absolutely! We
have the power. why not use it? We
do not live In dream age!"
From . sudden. unwilling exertion
OF his strength tho knife which had
been the recipient OF his emotions
snapped IN two. Rather carefully the
premier laid the pieces on the Ia bic
before he rose and turned to Wester-
ling, his decision made
IF the people respond with the war
fever, then it is war" he said. Il
take you! at your word that you will
VIM"
"A condition." Westerling an.
nounced. From the moment war be-
gins the army is master of all intelli-
gence, all communication, all re.
sources Everything we require goes
into the crucible!"
'And the press-the mischievous,
greedy, but very useful press?" asked
the premier.
1T also shall serve; also obey. No
lists of killed and wounded shall be
given out until am ready. The pub.
lie must know nothing except what !
choose to tell. l act for the people
and the nation"
THAT is agreed" said the premier.
For these terrible weeks every nerve
and muscle Of the nation IL at your
service to win for the nation. In
three or four days l shall know If the
public rises to the call. II not" He
shook his head.
while all the information given
out h provocative to our people, you
will declare your hope that war may
be averted," Westerling continued
This will screen our purpose. Final.
ly. on top Of public enthusiasm will
come the word that the Browns have
fred the first shot-as they must
when we cross the frontier--that they
have been killing our soldiers. This
will make the racial spirit Of every
man respond. Having decided for
war. every plan is worthy that helps
to victory"
1T seems hendish." exclaimed the
premier in answer to a thought eddy.
ing in the powerful current of his
brain. "Fiendish with calculation.
but merciful, 40 you say"
"A fast, terrific campaign! A ready
machine taking tho road!" Westerling
declared. Less suffering than II we
went to war carelessly for long cam.
paign-than II we allowed sentiment
to interfere with intellect"
II like your energy. your Will" said
the premier admiringly. and about
the declaration Of war? We shall
time that to your purpose"
Declarations Of war before strik.
ing, by nations taking the aggressive.
are q disadvantage" Westerling OK.
planned. They are going out Of prac.
tice. Witness the examples Of Japan
sSs;as: E2.::==::!!: and the Balkan allies
against Turkey. In these days dec.
larations are not necessary ~ . warn.
ing Of what IL going to happen. They
belong to the etiquette Of fencers."
Eyes. exactly. The declaration Of
war and the ambassador's passports
win b prepared and the wire that
fighting has begun will release them" -
agreed the premier.
"Yst II We did lose! II when I had
given you Ill you ask your plans went
wrong! II our army were broken to
pieces on the frontier and then the
nation, kept In ignorance Of events.
learned the truth"-the premier snun-
eiatsd slowly and pointedly while he
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-09-24

Fritz Kreisler. the famous violinist.
who has played so often before tho
musical elite of this country. was re-
ported to have been killed while serv-
ing as an officer in the Austrian army.
Later dispatches said that he was alive
and was serving with honor.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-09-24

The dogs of Labrador wear sealskin
shoes when pulling loads over the ice.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-09-24

We have received Of the and
vivid coors showing all cities towns and
villages Wonderfully illustrated Giving all vital statistics OF
keep fully posted the most gigantic ever wagsd
give these maps absolutely free with set Of Larneds
History the $3.50 Map constitute the most unpar
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-09-24

mo, no, it isn't!" Lanstroa ohjeetsd
aotly. He was seeing only what most
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-06-25

ing at least 100 horses. rigs and autos,
Five or six years ago they found that
they could get basket factory for
$500 which could easily be remodeled
They raised what money they could
and issued $500 worth Of stock among
the members. They paid cash for the
property and began to remodel II. The
entire membership donated time with
out stint, and fortunately In the men,
bership were carpenters, plasterers
and painters. The young people held
socials and entertainments every few
weeks: the sisters gave suppers and
banquets for the hall fund. As soon
as funds would warrant some new i'm
provement would be added. until the
hall was ready for dedication on their
tenth anniversary nearly free from
debt.
When Leroy grange purchased the
hall the membership was very weak,
but during the struggle to finish the
hall each year saw net gain In men,
bership. until they now number over
$50 loyal Patrons. This hall is Of
great value to the entire township, fur
nishing a community center. place
for public meetings and giving the
boys and girls place for entertain.
ments.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-06-25
THE GRANGE FIELD.


Paramount grange. In Ohio. recently
took in over City members at one
meeting.
This win be the silver jubilee year
for the Washington state grange.
rounding out full twenty-five years
since that state organization was for.
/ mally made.
The national grange constitution has
4 been amended so as TO permit subordi
nate oranges TO elect officers in Novem
4 Der instead OF December In states de
string TO make the change A majori-
I ~ OF the state oranges have approved
\ the change.
/ New Castle Deli Pomona has APP
pointed n number OF committees 10 act
In conjunction with the executive com.
miitee Of ihe Delaware state grange
In making arrangements for the ma.
tional meeting al Wilmington next No
vember
Licking county C0l Agricultural So
ciety is Offering premiums for grange
exhibits NJ the county fair this fall,
Scores OF other agricultural societies
will do the same II wise
At Wapakoneta. o.. grange has re-
Gently been organized with l2l charter
members.
Searsburg IN " grange has an es.
say contest The sister writing the
best essay of not less than 1000 words
will receive a set of silver knives and
forks. The essays are TO be written on
the subject OF Practical Housekeep-
Ing" one horse cultivator will be
given the brother writing the best es-
say OF not less than 1000 words on
Practical Farming"
Made the Queen Proud7
The Duke Of Argyll, son-in-law OF
Queen Victoria, was the first nobleman
in recent years to marry into the
royal family. That was small claim to
distinction in the eyes of his highland
clansmen in comparison with the fact
that he was descendant of the great
MacCallum More, the founder of Clan
Campbell Their feeling was aptly ex-
pressed by the London Punch. which
thus recorded a conversation between
q returned highland fisherman and a
friend on shore:
Donald Did We hear that the son of
MacCallum More is married to the
queens dochter?
Dugald-The queen maun be a prood
wumman this day.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-06-25
Account OF What Some Of the Oranges
In Ohio Arc DOING ALONG Iris Line.

IN ONO are Ooin9 Along inns Line
State Lecturer l. j. Taber OF the
Ohio state grange has been gathering
some interesting statistics about
grange halls In that state. and what
he says should interest members OF
the Order In every state He says that
throughout Ohio today the III oranges
that own their halls have an average
membership OF over 100. while the 400
and more oranges that do not have
home have an average membership OF
only forty-fve. The oranges owning
their halls have more than doubled
their average membership. We find
that oranges with halls have most Of
the libraries and musical instruments
and that the character OF the lecture
hour and per cent OF attendance is
much higher. More than a score Of
oranges are now building or planning
to build new halls
Mr.. Taber gives an interesting ac-
count OF the construction Of the new
grange hall OF Leroy grange, which is
34x66 feet and two stories high. The
second story contains the audience
room. juvenile grange room and mems
room. On the first floor is the kitchen.
dining room and pantry. OF almost
equal interest with the hall is the
horse barn. % nv 100 feet accommodate
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-06-25
MANCHESTER CENTER
IContinned ION 80 40 81


I Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Palmer and
little daughter spent Saturday night
and Sunday al the home Of Mrs. Pal
mer's brother, Otis Brooks. Mr.. and
Mrs. Brooks also entertained his bro
Their, Willie. Sunday.
The Manchester Union Band will
furnish music at the Field Day on the
Fair Grounds, July 4,h. In the even
ing of the 4th they will play at the
Old Homestead. The Band has also
been engaged to furnish music at the
Fair this fall.
II. G. Shaw, of the Shaw Lodge
Poultry Farm is the possessor of a
single comb White Leghorn pullet
that was Matched February 18th and
who laid her first egg on June 18th,
four months and one day from the
time Of Matching. She laid another
on the 2lst.
Jesse Eaton took party of base
ball enthusiasts to Rutland in his
automobile Sunday Hon. F. c. Ar
chibald, j. S. Batchelder, w. w. Ben
nett and r. j. Hartman were among
those who made the trip. The same
party took in the game between U. V.
NJ. and Williams College at Williams
town, Monday.
The base ball game Saturday be-
tween Manchester and Fair Haven re-
suited in the home team being defeat
ed, with a score to r. This is the
first game the Manchester boys have
lost since they organized. 1t is said
that the strong wind interferred with
the boys in the field to a great extent.
There will be another game this COM
ing Saturday, June 27, between Center
Rutland Athletic Association and the
home team.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-06-25
RUBBING II In.

"Why does that lady grin so every
time she sees your
"She knows I'm only getting $40 a
week
But why the GRIM"
81 was engaged to her once and
broke il off. and she afterward mar.
ried a millionaire kansas City Jour
nal
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-06-25

Chicago now has three courts for the
settlement OF domestic difficulties: but.
just the same, young people continue
to marry
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-06-25

Four years ago Bleriot few over
the English channel Now Garros
crosses the Mediterranean. Atlantic
ocean next
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-06-25

Holland will enfranchise its women,
thus indicating the meaning Of the ex-
preston, putting the men lin Dutch"
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-06-25

Candidates need not despair because
the tariff is settled It's the easiest
thing in the world to drum up an ex-
cuse for running for office.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-06-25

The reason why most Of US are re-
luctant TO take advice is that we hate
10 admit that any one has Judgment
superior 10 ours.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-06-25

Argentina has adopted old age pen
slons for workers. Mexico could do II
more economically Its revolutions
don't permit uucb old age
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-06-25

Probably Mexico would like our IA
therly attitude better II she did not
fear adoption.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-06-25

Who Is going TO wear an the hun,
dreds Of thousands Of dollars worth
Of jewelry that has been stolen the
past sumner!
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-06-25

There is reason to believe that race
OF arctic explorers will be evolved In
the natural course of events.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-06-25

New York physicians extol the val
ne of the Piorkowski serum" Oh, tell
II to Sweeneyiskovitch.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-06-25

Devotees Of golf should frown upon
those explosive balls. The language OF
the game is sufficiently explosive.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-06-25

Perhaps we shall yet see the day
when playwrights will discover that
realism isn't necessarily synonym for
lndecency.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-06-25
New York Grange News.

Rev. Charles A. Pussy addressed a
large meeting OF grangers at Canandai-
qua on THE Modern Rural Communi-
ty and Its Development"
Degrees were conferred on a class of
sixty-six on May 16 at Victor grange
by the degree team Of Newark. consist
ing of twenty-six members. An inter
esting exhibition drill was also given
by the team.
The Wyoming grange has started an
agricultural. poultry and flower con-
test among its young people. with e.
d. Jones. district superintendent Of
schools. MS chairman of the committee
In charge.
Eureka grange, at Lyons, celebrated
Its foriieth anniversary on June 3.
Cohocton grange has remodeled its
hall. On the second floor is the assem-
bly, room. and the lower floor is fitted
for entertainments. having stage room
and other equipment
Webster grange celebrated its thirty
fourth anniversary recently. $50 people
attending.
The members Of Lyndonville grange
have purchased 125 tons OF fertilizer
this spring.
The next state grange meeting will
be held in Oswego in the month Of Feb
ruary, 1915
Examinations for the state grange
scholarships take place June 20.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-06-25

Wood for artificial limbs Is running
short. Save your legs.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-06-25

No such word as "pacification" In the
Balkan dictionary.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-06-25

Some men never borrow trouble; they
buy ii outright.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-06-25

Good government is ro'Na citizenship
In action,
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1914-12-17


letter. THOMPSON, be Informs me ne
intends turning traitor to my interests.
that be intends assisting Miss Love to
make her escape.
Quite so. sir" murmured the butler
thief.
am Informed by him that he spied
upon you while you cut through the
bars Of Miss Loves window"
Thompson did not stir. but TnciIIe
saw the scar go sickIy white.
The man lied. sir
Men do not lie at such nomentsD
For just moment Thompson was a,-
lent. The hush upon the room was 80
profound as to make the ticking of
Loubeque's watch strike upon the ears
like mnllet strokes. Slowly the buffers
index finger moved to the scar upon
his cheek.
The man you speak of evidently did
the work in the hope Of releasing Miss
Love. gained this scar while trying
TO prevent the flight, sir"
ITS n Her Lucille burst forth pas-
sionately. THAT man tried to rob me
here In this veiY house That was
why l insisted Iapon a maid to serve
me when took the drug you put in
the drink
Why did you not mention it at that
timer The spy.s tones were dubious.
Because / did not wish you to know
had anything of such value about
me-"
value? You had no money when
you left Manila
NO, but | obtained possession OF a
wonderful ruby necklace in fhe cavern
OF the jungle Just before was res
cued by the filibuster. Three nights
ago when boarded the train for here
that man drugged me while l slept
and stole the necklace from about nv
throat Then he dropped out of the
window Of his compartment. That is
why he was detained"
Loubeque fastened his cold eyes upon
the butler. The man had nerves as
steady as a rock. Lucille studied the
judge and culprit earnestly. She could
see that Thompson was beating down
the spy's belief in her story. Swift as
a flash. without seconds thought, she
darted toward the thief She had no.
ticed his fingers involuntarily seek the
right hand breast pocket OF his coat
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1914-12-17

when she made her charge. In one
swift movement she had ripped open
the coat With the other hand she
plunged toward the place she knew
the necklace to be.
At first Thompson was taken of his
guard. Then he sprang back with q
hoarse cry of rage and alarm, forgetful
of everything. The girl chung to her
hold like a tigress. He grasped her
wrist roughly and thrust her. reeIing.
across the room. bis eyes gIaring as,
with clinched fists. he stared at her.
while. dazed though she was by the
violence of him. she held triumphantly
In her hand the gorgeously dazzling
ruby necklace.
Hugo Loubeque did not utter A
sound; did not change expressions for
one instant Slowly. with all the lei
surely grace OF some giant animal. he
rose and stepped toward his minion.
The cold expression In his eyes had
turned to one OF grim ferocity, such
an expression as made Lucille shudder.
as she saw his fingers reach out ana
grip Thompson about the throat, press
Ing, pressing
Not hurriedly. but with cold, definite.
mnrderous purpose, the spy slowly
forced the struggling figure into limp
ness, then cast him from him without
apparently making the slightest EFFORT,
rubbing his palms slowly together as
though the touch had defiied them.
Lucille was chilled with horror as
she watched the spy reseat himself.
his face calm and emotionless. Ap-
parently he had quite forgotten the
huddied. silent figure upon the door.
whose blackened face was slowly re-
gaining its color Thompson was
grooming when Loubeque impatiently
pressed a button and waited for an an
swer.