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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-12-04

which he laid on the table. There
whole plan. The envelope contains
the combinations OF all the pigeon
holes. II you wish TO look up any de-
tails"
Thank you." Lanstron half whis-
pered. II was all he could think Of
10 say.
And you will find that there 10
more than you thought. perhaps: the
reason why l have fought hard 20 re-
main chief OF stsf: why" Partow
continued in voice that had the Sc
puichral uncanniness OF threat long
nursed now breaking free OF the bond
age OF years within the sound-proof
walls. But" he broke OF suddenly
as II he distrusted even the security
OF the vault Yes. II Is all there-my
life's work. my dream, my ambition.
my plant"
door as Partow went out and he was
alone with the army's secrets. As he
read Partow's firm handwriting. many
! parts fell 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 home in his mind like bolt
In a socket. Unconscious OF the pas
sage OF time. he did not heed the door
open or realize Partows presence un-
I'll he felt Partow's hand on his shoul-
der.
Il see that you didn't look into any
OF the pigeonholes," the chief OF stan
observed.
Lanstron pressed his flnger-tips on
the manuscript significantly.
No. II Is all there!"
"The thing being TO carry IL out!"
said Partow. God with us!" he add
ed devoutly.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-12-04

cantecns. The old sergeant was lying
beside Captain Dellarme on the crest,
the sunrise In their faces. As the mis-,
cleared from the plain Il revealed the
white dots OF the frontier posts in the
meadow and behind them many gray
figures in skirmlsh order, scarcely Wis
ible except through the glasses.
1T looks like businessl" declared
the old sergeant.
Yes, IL begins the minute they
cross the linel" said Delarrne.
His glance sweeping 20 the rear 10
scan the landscape under the light OF
day. he recognized, with a sense OF
pride and awe, the tactical importance
OF his company's position I'm relation
10 that OF the importance OF the other
companies. Easily he made out the
regimental line by streaks OF con.
cealed trenches and groups OF brown
uniforms; and here and there were
the oblong, cloth stretches OF waiting
hospital litiers. On the reverse slope
OF another knoll was the farmhouse.
marked X on his map az the regimen.
tai headquarters. where he was TO
watch for the signal 10 fall back from
his. first stand In delaying the enemy's
advance. Directly 10 the rear was the
cut through which the company had
come from the main pass road. and be.
yond that the Gallsnd house. which
was 10 be the SECOND stand.
cTo BE cbSTINUEDy
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-12-04

intelligence. Now you-there, don't
tremble with stage fright" For Ian
stron's hand was quivering In Partow't
grasp, while his face was that OF O
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; 70
sleep In the room next to mine; TO be
always at my side, and, finally, you are
to promise that II ever the old body
fails In it's duty TO the mind, II ever
you see that / am not standing up "a
the strain, you are to say so to me and
give you my word that shall let you
take charge"
Lanstron was too stunned 10 speak
for a moment The arrangement
seemed a hideous Joke; a refinement
Of cruelty inconceivable. IL was ex-
peeting him to tell Atlas that he was
old and TO take the weight OF the
world of the giants shoulders.
Have you lost your patriotism?''
demanded Partow. Are 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.
"Promise!" he commanded.
Il promise!" Lanstron said with a
throb.
That's itl That's the wayl That's
the kind OF soldier like" Partow de-
clared with change OF tone, and he
rose from his chair with a spring that
was a delight TO Lanstron In its proof
OF the physical vigor so stoutly denied.
We have a lot TO say 10 each other
today" he added; but first am go
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 a
combination lock. At the base OF one
section was a small safe. IL was not
the frst time that Lanstron had been
IN this vault. He had the combination
of two OF tho sections OF pigeonholes.
aerostatics and intelligence. The rest
belonged 10 other divisions.
The safe Is my own. as you know.
no one opens ~ no one knows what
is In II but me-" said Partow, taking
from IL an envelope and a manuscript,
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-12-04

is soins TO nnd.- he proceeded after a
thoughtful pause. that a man Is
reader 10 die fighting TO hold his own
threshold than fighting To take anoth-
er mans. War Is not yet solely an 81.
fair OF machinery and numbers. The
human element Is still uppermost. Give
me your hand-no. not that one. not
the one you shake hands with-the
one wounded in.-action!"
Partow inclosed the stifened fin
gers In his own with something OF the
caress which an old bear that is In
very good humor might give to a
promising cub.
Il have planned. planned. planned
for this time. The world shall soon
know. as the elements OF II go into the
crucible test. whether IL Is we'll done
or not. want TO live TO see the day
when the last charge made against our
trenches is beaten back. Then they
may throw this old body onto the rub
bish heap as soon as they please-it
is a fat. unwieldly behemoth OF an old
body!"
mo. no, II isn't!" Lanstron objected
hotly. He was seeing only what most
people saw after talking with Partow
for few minutes. his fine. intelligent
eyes and beautiful forehead.
"All that wanted OF the body was
to feed my BRAIN" Partow continued.
needless OF the interruption. Il have
watched my mind as navigator
watches a barometer. l have been
ready at the first sign that It was los
ing its grip TO give up. Yet l have
felt that my body would go on feeding
my brain and that to the last moment
OF consciousness, when suddenly the
body collapses, should have self
possession and energy OF mind. Under
the coming strain the shock may come.
as a cord snaps. At that instant my
successor will take up my work where
l leave II off.
"The old fogy who has aimed 70
join experience TO youth chooses
youth. You took your medicine with
out grumbling in the disagreeable but
vitally important position OF chief of
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-12-04
TheLast Shot
FREDERICK PALMER
(CODyrisht. isl4. by cAarlAA seribusrs Sons,
SYNOPSIS

At their home on the frontier between
the Browns and Grays Marta Galland and
her mother. entertaining Colonel Wester-
ling OF the Grays. see Captain Lanstron.
stan intelligence officer OF the Browns,
injured by fall in his aeroplane. Ten
years later. Wssterling. nominal vice but
real chief sf stan. reinforcAs South La
Tir, metEztes on war, and speculates on
the comparative ages OF himself and Mar
"a. vho is visiting In the Gray capital
Westerling calls on Marta. She tells him
OF her teaching children\the follies OF war
and martial patriotism. begs him TO pre-
vent war while he ~ chief OF stan. and
predicts tl.at IL he makes war against the
Browns he will not win. On tho march
with the SD OF the Browns Private Stran-
sky. anarchist, decries war and played
out patriotism and Is placed under arrest.
Colonel Lanstron overhearing. begs him
of Lanstron calls on Marta at her home.
He talks with Feller. the gardener. Marta
tells Lanstron that she believes Feller 10
be a spy. Lanstron confesses II is true.
Lanstron shows Marta a telephone which
Feller has concealed In q secret passage
under the tower for use to benefit the
Browns in war emergencies Lanstron de-
clares his love for Marta. Westerling and
the Gray premier plan TO use a trivial in
ternational affair 10 foment warlike pa
triotism in army and people
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-12-04
NOVEL SALAD WRINKLE
TOMATOES AND cucuMBERs ARE
PoAcAED WHOLE.
Makes the Latter Easier Of Digestion,
and Does Away With the Fear Of
Germs Proper Method
Of Serving.

Poaching whole tomatoes and Gu.
cumbers before serving them as a
salad Is one OF the latest culinary
wrinkles. The idea appeals especially
10 persons suffering from an Unborn
fear OF germs as we'll as those who
cannot easily digest raw vegetables.
The poaching process effectually set
ties the germ question and Il is claimed
renders these two favorlte salad vege-
tables more digestible than in their
raw state. II tho water is boiling
when tho vegetables are put I'm they
may be removed nj the end OF seven
minutes. They are then ready TO be
drained and chilled. the skin OF tho
tomato being at once pulled OF.
Tomatoes are immersed In tho boil.
Ing water without being cut, but Gu
cumbers should be thinly pared. A bay
leaf, sliced onion and little vinegar
are often added TO tho water In which
these vegetables are poached. result
ing In delicate addition to their nat.
ural flavor. The tomato gives little
evidence that II has been poached, but
In tho case OF the cucumber. while tho
flavor Ia not changed. the texture OF
the pulp Ia slightly different
A poached cucumber should not be
served In thin slices. as is the custom
with the uncooked vegetable. as it
lacks tho crispnoss which In one OF its
chief charms. II may. however, bo
sliced, provided the slices are not do
, tached and tho cucumber left In It's
original shape and laid on a bed of
chopped ice. II tho cucumber IL pared
with flutod knife this method Of
serving II can be made decidedly at
tractive. as tho appearance does not
indicate that II has been sliced. whilo
the fact that II has been facilitates
serving. French dressing should be
passed with cucumber 80 served.
Poached cucumbers are desirable To
use as cups In which 10 put sauce
or small portions OF vegetables served
as garnish for flsh. When to be used
for this purpose cut In thick slices,
sufficient TO serve as the height of tho
cup. Remove tho inner seed portion
and fill the cavity with whatever sauce
or vegetable IL desired. Arrange
around tho fish M a border, serving
one cucumber cup 10 each portion.
Stewed celery Is delicious served In
cucumber cups. and 40 are tiny lima
beans. When the filling is n hot vege-
table the cucumber cups should be
reheated for serving. but for holding
sauce they should be chilled.
Poachcd tomatoes and cucumbers
served together. the tomatoes in slices
and the cucumbers In cubes, make q
delicious salad, even without the addi.
ton OF either lettuce or romaIne. the
use OF which would introduce an un-
cooked material into the salad.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-12-04
CHAPTER VII-Contlnued.

"And the press-the mischievous,
greedy, but very useful press?" asked
the premier.
'Tt 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 is at your
service to win for the nation. In
three or four days shall know II the
public rises to the call. If not" He
shook his head.
while all the information given
out is provocative to our people. you
will declare your hope that war may
De averted," Westerling continued
"This will screen our purpose. Final
iy, 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
20 victory"
"It seems fiendish!" exclaimed the
premier in answer to a thought eddy
ing in the powerful current Of his
brain. "Fiendish with calculation
but merciful, as you say"
"A fast. terrific campaign! A ready
machine taking the road" Westerling
declared. Less suffering than IL we
went to war carelessly for a long cam
paign-than If we allowed sentiment
% interfere with intellect"
81 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
aog, By nations taking the aggressive
are a disadvantage" Westerling ex.
claimed. They are going out of prac
lice. Witness the examples Of Japan
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-12-04

When laundering lingerie wash care
fully In the usual way; rinse thorough
ly. but omit starch; when bone dry
dip In and out several times In q
basin OF borax water. In the proportion
OF one large tablespoonful TO one
quart OF hot water. stirring until dis
solved. Squeeze mot wring) out as
much moisture as possible. roll Il
smoothly In a Turkish towel for an
hour; tho article In easier 10 iron.
looks cleaner and keeps fresh longer
than when starch is used. This is
particularly satisfactory for infants
clothing. Borax makes Irish lace lust
right"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-12-04
4afa Bleaoher.

Peroxide OF hydrogen is the best
bleaching agency known, for II gives
pure white with positively no chance
OF hurting the fabric in any way. II
may be used for silk, woolen. linen or
cotton. Use as follows: One tea
spoonful OF peroxide OF hydrogen to
half tub OF cold water. Allow tho
articles 90 soak over night. and after
rinsing wash as usual and you will
be agreeably surprised at the result
This is almost the same method that
the mills use I'm bleaching their goods
from natural color 10 white before
finishing.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-12-04
Peellnn Tonnatoes.

a way OF peeling tomatoes which Is
not generally known perhaps is 10 rub
them with the back OF the knife, thor.
oughly, being particular 20 rub the on.
tire surface. but not hard enough to
break the skin Then peel In the usual
way. II is quickly done and leaves the
tomato in better shape 10 slice. and
in this way they are much flrmer than
II boiling water IL poured over them.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-12-04

done with the suspense!" said the
doctors son.
They say II you are shot through
the head you don't know what killed
YOU it's so quick Think OF thatl"
exclaimed Peterkin. budding closer to
Hugo and shivering.
"Yes. very merclful," Hugo whis-
pered. patting Peterkin's arm.
"Sh-h-h! silence. tell you!" com
manded Fracasse GROSSLY. He was
falling into half done at last
In marching order. with cartridge
boxes full. on Saturday night, the SD
OF the Browns marched out OF bar
racks TO the main pass Soad. one
company after another left the road NJ
given point, bound for the position
mapped In its instructions. Dellarme's.
however. went on until Il was oppo-
site the Galland house.
I'VE are depending on you" the
colonel said 10 Dellarme. giving his
hand n grip. "You are not 10 draw
OF TIL you get tho flag"
mo. SIR" Dellarme replied
mind the signal 10 the batteries
keep tho men screened-warn them
not TO let their first baptism OF shell
FIRE break their nervesl" the colonel
added in n final repetition OF instruc-
tpns already indelibly impressed on
the captains mind
Moving cautiously through cut.
Dellarme's company came, about mid.
night. to halt among the stubble OF
wheat-held behind knoll. After
he had hidden the men TO break ranks.
he crept up the incline.
Yes. it's therel" he whispered when
he returned. ION the crest OF tho
knoll cord IN stretched from stake
to stake" he said. explaining tho rea-
son for what was 10 be done. as was
his custom. THE engineers placed II
there after dusk and the frontier was
closed. so that you would know just
where to use your spades In the dark.
| Quietly as possible! No talkingl" he
kept cautioning as the men turned the
soft earth. "and not higher than tho
cord. and lay the stubble side OF tho
sods on the reverse so as to cover
tho fresh earth on tho skyline"
When the work was done all re-
turned behind the knoll except the
sentries posted at intervals on the
crest to watch. With tho aid OF q
small electric fash screened by his
hands. Dellarme again examined n sec-
tion OF the stan map that outlined tho
contour OF tho knoll In relation to tho
other positions. After this he wrote
In his diary the simple facts OF the
days events. concluding with senti-
ment OF gratitude for the honor
shown his company and n prayer that
he might keep n clear head and do
his duty II war came on the morrow.
Now. every one get all the sleep he
cant" he advised the men.
Stransky slept with HIS head on his
arm. soundly; the others slept no bet
ter than the men OF the 12Sth. The
night passed without any alarm ex.
cept that OF their own thoughts. and
they welcomed dawn as a relief from
suspense. There was no hot coffee
this morning. and they washed down
their rations with water from their
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-12-04
To Make Curtain. Elrsproof.

As light muslin curtains often catch
FIRE. II is a good plan 20 put an ounce
OF alum into the last water In which
they are rinsed. This Will make
them almost nreproof. or II they do
catch. they will not blaze up enough
20 Ignite the woodwork.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-12-04

OtdNc nc SElC9
against Russia and the Balkan allies
against Turkey. In these days deo
iarations are not necessary as a warn.
Ing of what is going to happen. They
belong to the etiquette OF fencers."
Yes, exactly. Ths declaration OF
war and the ambassadors passports
will be prepared and the wire that
lighting has begun will release them.
agreed the premier.
yet II we did losel II when had
given you all you ask your plans wen.
wrong. IL our army we're broken 70
pieces on the frontier and then the
sation. kept in ignorance OF events
learned the truth"-the premier enun.
mated slowly and pointedly while he
Kicked glabces with westerling-"thst
b the end for us both You woulc
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-12-04
"Happy Eliza {"

Chop one dozen hgs. six apples
sliced but not peeled and add ono
pound granulated sugar Add two
quarts OF water and boil rapidly for IS
minutes. Strain and cool. Serve over
crushed Ice. with a slice OF orange on
top.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-12-04
Scratched Marks on silver.

Silver that has become scratched
can be made quite smooth again by
rubbing II well with n piece OF cha
mois leather that has been rolled into
q tight bag and dipped IA. sweet oil.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-04
:. ~ - -l4.l..
.SUBPOENADEVIED
.F0RSTEEL men
Harlan Refuses to- Call Corey
. and Others to Answer
Rebate Charges.
AWAITS DAYS EVIDENCE
Green Declares He Got Information
from David Lamar and
Henry E. Davis.
AWAITS DAYS EVIDENCE

Interstate Commerce Commissioner Har
Ian late yesterday refused to issue
subpoena for William Z. Corey. Georg'
w. Perkins and Senator Oliver to appear
before the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion In regard to the charges Of rebates
AGAINST the United States Steel corpora
tion unless Mr.. Lamar produced evidence
th,s morning that would warrant Its Is
suance.
To search into some of the workings
of the United States Steel Corporation
its control and ownership of several rail.
ways, the relationship between wal
Street and the actual heads of these sub
sidiary lines and the alleged dividend'
or rebates paid by these carriers to the
steel Trust. H. ]. Schulteis, attorney fol-
David Lamar, requested Commissioner
Harlan yesterday to subpoena some oi
the big mem of the Steel Corporation
and others.
Schulteis asked that subpoenas bt
served on William Ellis Corey, formel
president of the Steel Corporation; George
W. Perkins, chairman of the finance com
mittee, living at Riverdale. n. Y; G. M
Freer, of Columbus, Ohio, a traffic ex.
pert, and United States Senator George
T. Oliver, of Pennsylvania
Corey and Perkins are wanted to testify
to certain facts concerning the consoli'
dation of nine steel companies In 1900,
through the influence of the
late J. Pierpont Morgan. Senator Oliver
is a large holder OF Steel securities.
David Lamar requested that subpoenas
be issued for Walter Scranton and M.
B. Dickson. former vice president Of the
Steel Trust.
Commissioner Harlan stated the COM
mission would receive only documentary
evidence in this case at public hearings.
He declared evidence in this case could
not be brought to his office without Civ
ing attorneys for the other side a chance
to examine the documents.
Lamar has been busy since the Senate
passed q resolution requiring the hear
ings in visiting Commissioner Harlan's
The Washington herald., 1914-03-04
WANTS NATIONAL COLLEGE.
President of Winston Reserve Uni
versity- Files Brief with Congress.

In a brief filed with the House Com
mittee on Education yesterday DR..
Charles F. Thwing. president OF the
Western Reserve University, of Cleve-
land, strongly urged the immediate es-
tablishment Of great national university
in Washington.
with respect to geographical location"
DR.. Thwtng says, washington is in many
elements ideal. The intellectual environ
ment and conditions are most favorable.
Already in washington are assembled
these institutions or agencies which rep
resent worthiest personalities and vast
forces: The Library OF Congress, the
National Museum, the Patent once, the
Bureau of Education. the Bureau of
Ethnology, the Army Medical Museum.
the Department of Agriculture, the Fish
Commission. the Potanic Gardens, the
Coast and Geodetic Survey. the Geological
Survey, and the Naval Observatory.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-04
No Visitors to EnErnvinE Bureau

No Visitors to Engraving Bureau.
Director Ralph. Of the Bureau Of Print
ing and Engraving has. passed an order
excluding sightseers from the old and
new buildings until the moving Is done
with. This will probably be. about April
/. The necessity Of carefully guarding
valuable materials caused the order.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-04

You'll get the finest and freshest
homegrown flowers at Gude's, 1914 F
Adv.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-04
LOCAL MENTION.

yioiets. Roses, Sweet Peas, and Orchids.
Skaters New Store. 800 18th st-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-04

. r. f. ". LUNCH.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-08-14
EX-SENATOR BAILEY
~ TEXAs POLITICS

Many errrhIs friends % er-sen
afor Bailey are naeh d.spieased VITA
.hs present activities ln Texas POLL
.t.as and they say be- is .horinz sa.
ureIy 200 much OF the spirit % SPITE
and viii be- egsrlastI1rIy stsam-roi-
Tered. not only atEI Paso but all over
Teras
70 s openly asserted thar be- Is DO
lns tle fiII % the BIZ Interests in ths
east and be effort 20 destroy ths DEM
otrar.s laws and 20 bring about a
democratic disruption and cause the
election % republican conzressmea
and turn the nation back 90 Repu5l-
can rule That g. what lots % Demo
Gratis think about TO- although Mr
Bailey contends h.useIf thar De
wants 20 BRING Texas back 20 Old time
lsmo-rati. lines and stop the ten
isnry toward socialism
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-08-14

On last Friday afternoon from 81,
20 seFen-thirty O'Clock. Mrs F. J.
IGrayum entertained numoer OF Dc.
t.e boys and girls 10 her home on
Colonial HL honorIng her grand
daughter. little Misses Mary
Frances and CrysteIe Hodges. Of
kingsv.le. Texas
Many games we're INDUCED 10. af-
Ter which refreshments we're served
fhe following
The honorees. Mary Lynn Nation.
Lena Ruth Smith. Ellen BULGE John
son. Polly Harp0le. Olive Porter.
EarnestIne Rosser Rosalis Clark.
Ruth Rosser. Mabel D. Cox. Glare
Belle CLARK. Lois Rosser. woneele
Paxton, Grace Avery. Elaine Rosser.
and Masters C. ". wnks. Carroll
benson, Morris Cox. Autry Harkrid-
or and Charles Lockhart