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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-11-27

next morning. He wrote his answer;
the orderly saluted and departed at a
rapid pace; and then, as a matter OF
habit Of the same kind that makes
some men wipe their pens when lay
Ing them down, he struck a match and
set fire to one corner of the paper,
which burned TO his fingers ends be-
fore he tossed the charred remains
away. Marta imagined what he would
be like with the havoc OF war raging
around him-all self-possession and
mastery; but actually he was trying TO
reassure himself that he ought not TO
feel petulant over holiday cut short.
II shall have TO go at once" he said.
Marta, IL there were TO be war very
soon-within a week or two weeks
what would be your attitude about Eel
ler's remaining"
ITO carry out bis plan, you mean7"
"Yes."
There was perceptible pause on
her part.
Let him stay" she answered. II
shall have time TO decide even after
war begins"
But instantly war begins you must
gol" he declared urgently.
You forget a precedent" she re-
minded him. The Galland women
have never deserted the Galland
housed"
Il know the precedent But this
time the house will be In the thick Of
the hghtlng."
1T has been In the thick OF the fight
ing before" she said, with Q gesture OF
impatience.
Marta. you will pronlss not 10 r.-
mainT be urged.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-11-27

The Oregon state board OF health
bulletin says wisely with reference "a
mad dogs. never kill the animal that
bit you, save II with the greatest
care" for the condition that dog do
velops In OF the greatest consequence
TO the person bitten. IL the dog ID
killed. the negri bodies. which are OF
importance in the diagnosis, may not
be developed and no one will ever
know whether the dog was or was not
rabld. But f'he dog is saved he will
himself within a week or ten days
show whether or not be is rabid. n
he proves himself clear Of rabies the
man bitten need give the matter no
further consideration from that side.
and n II prove that he be rabid. there
is still plenty OF time for the man TO
take the proper remedies. II dog
bites you, save the dog.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-11-27
CHAPTER VII.
Mskjnu a War.
appeared

Hedworth Westerling would have
said twenty to one II he had been asked
the odds against war when he was
parting from Marta Galland In the
hotel reception room. Before he
reached home he would have changed
them TO ten TO one. A scare bulletin
about the Bodlapoo affair compelling
attention as his car halted to let the
traffic OF cross street pass, he bought
a newspaper thrust In at the car win
dow that contained the answer OF the
government OF the Browns 10 dis
patch OF the Grays about the dispute
that had arisen In the distant African
jungle. This he had already read two
days previously. by courtesy OF the
premier. IL was moderate In tone, as
became a power that had 1900, 900 sol.
diers against its opponents 5000, 900;
nevertheless. IL firmly pointed out that
the territory OF the Browns had been
overtIy invaded, on the pretext OF Sc
curing a deserter who had escaped
across the line, by Gray colonial
troops who had raised the Gray flag in
place OF the Brown flag and remained
defantly In occupation OF the outpost
they had taken.
AS yet, the Browns had not attempt.
ed to repel the aggreseor by arms for
I sar OF complications. but were relying
fn the Gray government TO order a
withdrawal OF the Gray force and the
reputation OF a commander who had
been guilty OF so grave an international
affront. The surprising and illuminat-
Ing thing to Westerling was the in.
spired statement to the press from the
Gray foreign Office. adroitly appealing
to Gray chauvinism and justifying the
"intrepidlty" OF the Gray commander
In response TO so-called "pin.pricking"
exasperations.
At the door OF his apartment, Fran.
co.'s. his valet and factotum. gave wes-
terling a letter.
important, SIR" said Francois.
Westerling knew by O glance that Il
was. for II was addressed and marked
Personal" In the premier's own hand
writing. A conference for ten that
evening was requested In a manner
that left no doubt OF It's urgency.
Curiosity made him a little ahead OF
time, but he found the premier await
ing him In his etudy. free from inter
ruption or eavesdropping.
In the shadow OF the table lamp the
old premier looked his years. From
youth he had been In politics, ever a
bold figure and a daring player, but
now beginning to feel the pressure OF
younger mems elbows. Fonder even
OF power, which had become habit.
than In his twenties, he saw IL slipping
from his grasp at an age when the
downfall OF his government meant that
he should never hold the reins again.
He had been called an ambitious dem
agogue and a makeshift opportunist by
his enemies, but the crowd liked him
for his ready strategy. his genius for
appealing phrases, and for the gam
blers virtue which hitherto had made
him a good loser.
You saw our communique tonight
that went with tire publication OF the
brswns' dispatchf" he remarked
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isn't that my AFFAIR." sse asked.

isn't that my AFFAIR." sac asked.
Aren't you willing to leave even that
to me after all you have been telling
now you are To make redoubt of our
lawn. inviting the shells OF the enemy
into our drawing-room?"
What could he say? Only call up
from the depths the two passions OF
his life in an outburst. with all the
force OF his nature In play.
81 love this soil my country's soil,
ours by right-and love you. / would
be true to bothl"
Love! What mockery 10 mention
that now." she cried chokingly. 'lts
monstrous."
Il" He was making an effort
TO keep his nerves under control.
This time the stiffening elbow failed
With a lurching abruptness he swung
his right hand around and seized the
wrist of that trembling, injured hand
that would not be still. She could not
fail TO noice the movement. and the
sight was a magic that struck anger
out OF her.
"Lanny. / am hurting you!" she cried
miserably.
"A little." he said. win finally domi
nant over its servant. and he was
smiling as when, half stunned and In
agony-and ashamed OF the fact--he
had risen from the debris OF cloth and
twisted braces. Its all right" he con
| cluded.
She threw back her arms. her head
raised. with a certain abandon as II
she would bare her heart.
"Lanny. there have been moments
when / would have liked to ny tc
your arms. There have been moments
when have had the call that comes tc
every woman in answer to desire
Yet ! was not ready. When | really
go II must be In a flame. in answer tc
your flannel"
You mean-I--"
But II the flame were about to burst
forth she smothered II In the spark.
And all this has upset me-" she
went on mcoherently. We've both
been cruel without meaning to be, and
we're In the shadow OF nightmare;
and next time you come perhaps al
the war talk will be over and-oh
this Is enough for today!"
She turned quickly in veritable fligh,
and hurried toward the house.
III II ever comes" she called, "Il
let you know! I'll fly to you In 9
chariot of fire bearing my flame-I an
that bold. that brazen, that reckless
For am not an old maid, yet They'v,
moved the age limit up to thirty. Bu
you can't drill love into me as yol
drill discipline into armies--no. NJ
more than l can argue peace into
armies!"
For a while. motionless, Lanstror
watched the point where she had dis
appeared.
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TheLastShot
ERICK PALMER
(COpyrisht. 1914. by Charles scribner's sons)
SYNOPSIS.

AT their home on the frontier between
che 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 a fall I'm his aeroplane. Ten
years later. Westerling. nominal vice but
real chief OF stan. reinforces South La
Tfr. meditates on war. and speculates on
the comparative ages OF himself and Mar
Ga, who is visiting I'm the Gray capital.
westerling calls on Marta. She tells him
and martial patriotism. begs him 10 pre-
vent war while he Is chief of staff and
predicts that II he makes war against the
Browns he will not win. On the march
with the SD OF the Browns Private Stran-
sky, anarchist decries war and played
out patriotism and is placed under arrest
Colonel Lanstron everhearing. begs him
on. Lanstron calls on Marta at her home
He talks with Feller. the gardner. Marta
tefs Lanstron that she believes Feller &c
De spy. Lanstron confesses II is true
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she asked. 81 thought you were TO de-
pend on them for scouting"
I'VE shall use them. but they are
the least tried OF all the new re-
sources" he said. "A Gray aeroplane
may cut a Brown aeroplane down be-
fore IL returns with the news we want.
AT most. when the aviator may descend
low enough for accurate observation
he can see only what is actually Being
done. Feller would know Westerlings
plans before they were even In che
first steps OF execution. This"-play-
ing the thought happily-'this would
be the ideal arrangement. while our
planes and dirigibles were kept over
our lines to strike down theirs. And.
Marta. that is all" he concluded.
IF there is war. the moment that
Feller's ruse is discovered he will be
shot as a spy?" she asked.
Il warned him Of that said Lam
stron. "He is a soldier. with a SOL
dier's fatalism. He sees no more dan
der In this than In commanding q bat
terry In a crisis.
Suppose that the Grays win? Sup
pose that La Tir 10 permanently
theirs?"
They shall not win! They must
not!" Lanstron exclaimed. his tone as
rigid as Westerling's toward her sec
ond prophecy.
'Yet II they should win and wester-
ling finds that have been party to
this treachery. as / shall be now that
am In the secret. think Of the posi-
ton Of my mother and myself" she
continued. HAS that occurred to you.
friend. In making our property. our
garden. our neutrality, which is our
only defense. a factor In one OF your
plans without our permission?"
Her eyes. blue-black In appeal and
reproach, revealed the depths OF a
wound as they had on the terrace steps
before luncheon, when he had been
apprised of feeling for him by seeing
1t dead under his blow. The logic OF
the chief of intelligence withered. He
understood how a friendship to her
was, indeed. more sacred than patriotic
passion. He realized the shame OF
what he had done now that he was
free Of professional influences.
"You are right. Marital" he replied
'Tt was beastiy of me-there is no ex'
cuse."
He looked around. to see an orderly
from the nearest military wireless sta
ton.
Il was told II was urgent, sir" said
the orderly, In excuse for his intrusion,
as he passed telegram to Lanstron.
Immediately Lanstron felt the touch
Of the paper his features seemed to
take on mask that concealed HE
thought as he read:
Take night express. Come direct
from station to me. Partow."
This meant that he would be ex-
pected at Partow's office at eight the
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-11-27
Hls "Name."

A young spark. notorious for HIS con-
colt was boasting In tho presence OF
several gentlemen about the conQucsts
which ho had gained over tho female
heart.
Look" said he. here's a handsome
present had from my last inamo-
rata" at tho same time handing round
n beautiful cigar-case.
All admired tho article. which had
an Endorsement OF It's quality stamped
upon II.
Very nico gift" remarked ono OF
tho company. II perceive your lady.
love even had your name put on tho
case"
"Well. that's queer" answered tho
boaster. Il never noticed IT,"
Look again." rcjoined tho candid
one. "The case IL distinctly marked
Real calf"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-11-27
Our EarIy Chinese Trade.

The rapid growth OF our early trade
with China is shown by tho fact that
tho 81 vessels carrying In 1906 nearly
Ave and three-Quarters millions worth
of goods to Canton. represented .
larger fraction OF our total foreiA<
commerce than our trado with the
whole OF China does today. The silver
imported to balance American trade
with China averaged more than two
and a half millions annually i2 tho 80
years down to 1927. and reached q
maximum OF seven and half mil.
lions in JsiS.--John Foord. In Youths
Companion.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-11-27
Qualified Rebuke.

Five-year-old- Marie likes TO see the
funny pictures. She had the paper
spread out on the floor looking at II
when her father turned out the light
Mary was angry at this. and said,
You've got your nerve" but 40 she
realized Immediately whom she was
talking TO she hastily added. But zoe
know your righA."
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-11-27
CAN Be AVOIDED.

People are taught In the "Iils Of
Life" how TO avoid the ceaseiess
drain that catching cold makes upon
the vital organs Get II and read Il
and Judge for yourselves OF It's value
and practicability, II is issued by
the Peruna Co. OF Columbus. Ohio.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-11-27
Not TO Be Thouuht OF.

"Now let us put our head together
and sec II we cant arrange matters."
Put our heads together7 That
would hardly do. Maude. Your green
wig and my purple hair won't harmon
ize."
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-11-27

When woman looks In her mirror
she is able TO 500 herself az other
women SEQ her.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-11-27

Lots OF the mistakes of married Iife
are home made.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-20
THE TENNIS TOURNEY.

The match scheduled for yesterday
afternoon between Spell and Deaton
vs.. Sullivan and Ogier, to finish the
doubles tournament, was postponed
until this afternoon. Bullock was
eliminated from the tournament yes.
terday when he was defeated by Cole
two straight sets. ca. 60. The match
was a good one. but was a disappoInt-
ment TO the spectators. who expected
much closer score. Cole played one
OF the best games OF tennis seen in
Bryan this season. He covered great
stretches Of court and returned balls
that would have been almost impossi.
BILE for most amateur tennis players.
His work at both the net and in the
back court was practically faultless.
and his place drives rarely ever missed
their mark. Bullock played a good
game In the first set. but seemed to
be OF form in the second set The
doubles tournament will be finished
today. and Thomas and Gordon are
scheduled to play of their third set
today.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-20
Germans Occupy Brussels.

fBy Associated Press.)
Paris, Aug. 20.-lt Is rumored. but
not confirmed. that the Germans occu-
pied Brussels. An official communica-
tion from Brussels says the Germans
have gained ground on both sides Of
the River Meuse. engaging the allied
armies. The enemy. finding the routes
to the southwark strongly held. dis
covered an opening to the north. This
may change the entire strategy OF both
sides" Another official announcement
admits the Belgians have begun to re-
tire toward Antwerp. East Of Namur
the Germans hold the line TO Dinant-
Neufchateau and outposts are holding
Lyle.
An official statement advise the
Belgians have checked the invaders
and that during the fifteen days strug-
gle they have done all that could be
expected. That now Belgian strategy
Will be merged into the general pan
Of the allies and that the retrograde
movement does not mean defeat.
It is known that daring German cav
airy reached the forts by fianking
Brussels that aeroplane scouts had
been seen flying over the city. The
Belgians entrenched all roads leading
into the town. Four Brussels hospi-
tails are crowded with wounded. Ant.
werp is apparently the Germans goal.
Official news becomes more brief as
the armies come closer. No news
from Brussels except by courier. Of
fcial advices announce rapid French
progress toward Melz.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-20
CONGRESS MAY ADJOURN.

Washington, Aug. 20.-It is expected
that Congress will adjourn by the end
of this month. The leaders of both
parties predict that the few remaining
bills will be passed upon between now
and the first Of September. and the
members will leave this city on their
long delayed vacations. Rapid pro-
gress has been made since the death
of Mrs. Wilson. the House and Senate
endeavor.ng to relieve the President
of these many business cares as soon
as possible.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-20

Pekin, Aug. 2o.-chins asks the
United States her attitude toward the
eession Of the territory Of Kalo Chow
by Germany to the United States to be
Immediately returned to China. II Is
understood TO be an intimatlon to Ger.
many as a possible way to settle the
Japanese problem.
The Wis ilnston officials are silent
as to the Chinese inquiry.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-20
Cholera Cant Enter New York.

New York. Aug. 20.-In view OF the
cabled report that the Austrian gov
ernment had established a quarantine
against cholera, which is said to have
made its appearance among the Ser
Wan and Austrian troops, DIR. Joseph
O'Connell, health officer OF the port.
has taken measure to prevent the dis.
ease from getting a foothold in this
country. Il doubt that cholera has
actually developed. as II is hardly time
for an outbreak" said the doctor: "but
II is certain that some sort of a plague
will follow on the heels OF the war.
and II is well to be prepared. As a
matter OF fact, We are preparing now"
Special inspections will be made OF
passengers arriving from Mediterran-
can ports and from France and Eng
land. "A plague invariably follows the
operations OF large armies" DR.. O'Con-
nell said. ut is hard to tell what will
be the outcome of this unprecedented
conflict" he continued" but sanitar-
ians must feel grave concern. There
will be extreme privation in the vast
stretch of territory swept by the war
wave, and lack of sanitary precautions
must necessarily follow. With these
conditions we may be called to deal
indirectly. This port is now better
able to protect this country against
cholera or any other plague than ever
before, and the strictest sanitary
measures and inspections will be main
tanned"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-20
French Win Victory.

fBy Associated Press)
Paris, Aug. 2O.-lt is officially an
nounced that the French reoccupied
Muelhausen after a severe battle in
which the French captured one suburb
at the bayonet point Six German can
non and six ammunition wagons we're
captured
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-20
Germany Turns Japan Down.

(By Associated Press)
Berlin, Aug. 2O.-lt is rumored that
Germany has decided not to comply
with Japan's ultimatum. Holland is
reported uneasy over her Eastern
colonies IN view Of Japan's attitude.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-20
German Elect Tied Up.

(By Associated 'ress.l
Washington, Aug. a0.-An official
announcement from the British En-.
bassy says the German feet outside Of
the Baltic is confined to harbors.
Commerce is almost normal.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-20
Russians Take German Prisoners.

fBy Associated Press)
st. Petersburg. Aug. 2O.--lt Is Of
fcially announced the Russians occu.
pied Gumblnnen, twenty miles within
the Prussian frontier. capturing twelve
German guns and many prisoners.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-20
CHIEF SANS SHIP
CLEARED TODAY

Galveston. Tex, Aug. 20. - The
steamship Liberia OF Chief Sans
'back to Africa" movement. cleared
for African ports this morning. 1t is
expected to sail this afternoon.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-20
Death Confirmed.
CBy Associated Pres

(By Associated Press)
Rome. Aug 20.--The death OF Father
wernz has been confirmed. He was
nicknamed the "Black Pope" indi.
eating his power behind the throne.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-20
Germans Make Cattle Raids.

lBy Associated Press.)
Nairobl. British East Africa, Aug. %.
"A small German force crossed the
frontier today. raiding the natives cat
tie.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-20
Germans Slowly Gain Ground.

(By Associated Press.)
Washington. Aug. 20.-An embassay
statement says the German forces now
extend from north of Basle through
Liege to a point east of Antwerp near
the Dutch frontier. And while the Ger
man advance is continually checked by
the BelgIans. they are slowly gaining
ground. In the south. where the Ger.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-20
FAVORABLE REPORT
ON SHIPPING BILL

tBy AssOeIntcI Pref.)
Washington. Aug. 2O.-The admins
tratlon bill for war risks on shipping
was fayorably reported in both Houses.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-20

Howard reports that statements to the
effect that Consul Hostetter was ar
rested at HermosilloSre erroneous.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-20
CHINA WOULD DRAW UNITED STATES IN
MAY FORESTALL
GERMAN JAPAN bR0|L

China Proposes to Cede to United States the
Chinese Base Held by Germany to be Imme.
diately Reconveyed to China Germans Re.
ported to Have Gained Ground and Are Now
Occupying Brussels-French Troops Also
Gained Several Victories, Capturing Prison
ers and Munitions.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-20
HEAD Of JESu|TS
REPORTED DEAD

(By Associated Press)
Rome, Aug. 2O.-lt Is reported un'
officially that Father Wernz, head OF
the Jesu'ts, is dead.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-20
PENNSYLVANIA
OILS AGAIN CUT

(By AssOclated PressD
Plttsburg. Pa. Aug. 2O.-Pennsyl'
vanla crude oil was reduced FIVE cents,
and all other grades two cents today.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-20
Many Germans Killed.

(By Associated P-ess)
Brussels. Aug. 20.-The Belgians
claim that 5000 Germans were killed
near Charleroi.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-20

mans are on the defensive, it is said
the French are advancing into Alsace-
Lorraine by driving the Germans back.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-20
MARRIAGE LICENSE

J. B. Henderson and Miss orpha
Baines.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-20
Consul Not Arrested.

(By Associated Press.)
Washington, Aug. 20. - Admiral
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-02-23
WILL INVITE PRESIDENT
TO G. A. r ENCAMPMENT

Edward T. Fitzgerald. secretary OF
the GA. n. citixens' committee. has
received word from Congressman
Doremus. In Washington. that every
effort will be made to prevail upon
President Wilson to visit Detroit dur.
ing the @. A. r. encampmsnt. Aug. 81.
Sept. 5. Secretary Fitzgerald recent
ly wrote TO Congressman Dorenus
asking him to take the matter up
with the presidents secretary to see
that the date IL kept open on the
presidents program. A beautifully
engraved invitation will be sent to
the president by the committee In
charge OF the general arrangements
for the celebration.
Secretary Fitzgerald also received
a letter from F. c. Donald, Of the Cen.
trail Passenger association, Chicago,
assuring him that the matter Of rail.
road rate reductions during conven,
ton week will be taken up by the 40.
ISOLATION In the next meeting, March
IL. Charles F. Bielman WAS In Chi.
cago last Friday, to interview mem
bers on the question OF rates.