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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-09-11

washington, sept. D. - freSiueut
Wilson personally addressed Con-
gress In joint session Friday. urging
legislation to raise $1O0.0O0.000 year
additional revenue through internal
taxes to meet a treasury deficit
threatened by the conflict in Europe.
The President said:
Gentlemen of the Congress: come
to you today to discharge a duty which
I wish with all my heart l might have
been spared; but it is a duty which is
very clear, and therefore l perform it
without hesitation or apology. I come
to ask very earnestly that additional
revenue be provided for the govern
ment.
During the month of August there
was, as compared with the correspond
ing month of last year. a falling off of
S10,629.53S in the revenues collected
from customs. A continuation of this
decrease in the same proportion
throughout the current fiscal year
would probably mean loss of Gus
toms revenues of from s60,000.000 to
s100.000.000.
War Conditions Blamed.
need not tell you to what this
falling off is due. 1t is due in chief
part not to the reduction recently made
in the customs duty, but to the great
decrease in importations; and that is
due to the extraordinary extent OF the
industrial area affected by the present
war in Europe.
Conditions have arisen which no
man foresaw; they affect the world
of commerce and economic production.
and they must be faced and dealt
with. -
1t would be very unwise to postpone
dealing with them. Delay in such a
matter, and in the particular circum-
stances in which We now find our
selves as a nation. might involve con-
sequences of the most embarrassing
and most deplorable sort. for which l,
for one. would not care to be responsi-
BILE.
Situation 10 Dangerous.
It would be very dangerous in the
present circumstances to create a mo-
ment's doubt as to the strength and
sufficiency of the treasury of the
United States; its ability to assist, to
steady and sustain the financial oper-
atoms of the country's business.
II the treasury is known or even
thought to be weak where will be our
peace of mind? The whole industrial
activity of the country would be
chilled and demoralized. Just now the
peculiarly difficult financial problems
dealt with, with great self possession
and good sense and very sound judg-
ment; but they are only in process of
being worked out.
Would Keep Treasury Solid.
II the process of solution is to be
completed. no one must be given rea-
son to doubt the solidity and adequacy
of the treasury of the government
which stands behind the whole meth
cd by which our difficulties are being
met and handled.
The treasury itself could get along
for a considerable period, no doubt,
without immediate resort to new
sources OF taxation. But at what cost
to the business of the community?
Approximately $75.000.000, large part
of the present balance. is now on de-
posit with national banks distributed
throughout the country. II is de-
posted, of course. on call.
Withdrawals May Be Needed.
I need not point out to you what
the probable consequences of incon-
venience and distress and confusion
would be IL the diminishing income of
the treasury should make 1t necessary
rapidly to withdraw these deposits.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-09-11

Antivari, Montenegro.--A lombard
ment of the Notifications In the bay
of Cattaro, Austria-Hungary, from the
sea was begun by large French fleet
which passed northward.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-09-11
The FolIow-up Method.

why do you get the pretty girls
Jobs first? Is that fair?"
Best for all concerned" declared
the head OF the school of stenography.
The pretty girl soon marries her en-
ployer. and then there's a permanent
Job for one of the palmer young
ladies'"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-09-11
Mine Merchant Ships Sunk.

Washington. - Nine neutral mer-
chant ships have been destroyed by
German mines, according to British
foreign office sdvices to the British
embassy here
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-09-11
Heroic MeastIrea

Heroic Measures.
My doctor is evidently determined
to get a rest"
What has he doner
Sent all his patients to the noun
tains and he's going to the seashore.~
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-09-11

Many a man who starts at the foot
OF the ladder manages by great grit
and determination to be there at the
finish.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-09-11
MexIeans Organize to eoos, carr,nzz

Laredo. Tex.-A Mexican political
organization has been started in Nue-
vo Laredo TO boost General Carranza
for president OF Mexico. The election
will be held in November and the con
veption Oct /.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-09-11

A bird In the hand may have been
some time In cold storage Then
what?
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-09-11
Withdrawals May Be Needed.

I need not point out to you what
the probable consequences of incon-
venience and distress and confusion
would be If the diminishing income of
the treasury should make it necessary
rapidly to withdraw these deposits.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-02-13
NEW WAY TO PRESERVE EGGS
System That 10 Said 70 Have hdVan-
tages over Methods OF Refrlger-
stlng or Picking.

A new agent for the preservation
of eggs has been found in Switzer.
land. which has many advantages
over refrigeration and pickllng, &C
cording 20 United States Consul-Gen-
eral Il. T. Mansfield. stationed at
Zurich. Switzerland.
The preservatlye," Mr. Mansfield
explains, consists Of prepared sub
stance OF adhesive character the In
gradients % which may be easily and
cheaply obtained In any country The
process Of preservation is very simple:
4 fat vessel of about 100 quarts IL
filled 20 half IT, capacity with the pre-
serving agent. into which the eggs
are dipped for two minutes and then
allowed 20 dry For the dipping
process the eggs are placed IN fat
wire baskets. each with a capacity Of
300 20 500 eggs one basket is dipped
after another. and by employing a
larger vessel several baskets may be
dipped simultaneously in this man
ner two or three persons can dip
100000 eggs per day
Eggs are overhauled before ship
ment. 50 that very little time IA lost
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-02-13

her which blended perfectly with a
punctilious Spanish courtesy. She
spoke English without a trace OF her
brothers amusing roll.
Betsy-Barbara. when the ice was
broken, chartered girl-fashion on the
events or the day in the boarding
house. avoiding always the subject OF
the tragedy which had drawn them to-
gether. I've brought up the evening
paper" she said. wouldn't you like TO
have me read IL TO you? There's a
splendid elopement in high life"
Il should like Il very much" replied
Miss Estrilla. after a pause at which
Betsy-Barbara wondered.
Betsy-Barbara read the headlines
and rendered in full the stories which
Miss Estrilla indicated. She was alb
sorbed in the account OF splendid
burglary, when a knock sounded at the
door. And Estrilla entered.
AS he recognized her with bow OF
inimitable attention and courtesy, as
be crossed the room and tenderly
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-02-13

The door opened then. She vanished
like a golden fairy caught in a mist OF
vapor.
A minute later, Tommy North was
sitting in the dining room at Rosalie's
.right-waiting for something. He
found himself in a state OF embarrass-
ment uncommon with him. What was
he that he should talk to a decent
girl? And would che know that he
was-the branded? But when, a mo,
ment later, she trailed in behind Con.
stance like luminous shadow, when
Rosalie introduced them both by name.
and when he recognized them as the
women in the Hanska affair. one part
OF his embarrassment foated away
Twice during the dinner he laughed
uproariously, causing Miss Harding to
remark that he was getting back his
spirits. anyhow. This was when Betsy
Barbara ventured mild joke. Twice
again she included him In the conver-
sa-ion. Once she asked for the but
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-02-13
HlSHT. 1917 BS-MERRjLL co

ter. which impelled him TO reach fran
ticaily for the salt, and once she re-
ferred TO him the question whether
one could reach City hall, Brooklyn.
sooner by trolley or by subway, where
at he got temporary reputation as a
Joker by answering both" He sat
dazed through the soup, ecstauc
through the roast, and rapt through
the dessert. Only when Betsy-Barbara
and Constance rose together did he re-
member that he had finished long ago.
At the door OF the dining room next
morning, Rosalie lie Grange met Mr..
North.
Thought my proposition over?" she
asked.
Yes. / guess I'll stay" replied
Tommy, shortly.
Thought you would" replied Rosa
lie. And as she entered before him,
she was smiling into the air. Decided
ly, she was enriching her life in these
days with vicarious troubles, but also
with vicarious joys.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-02-13
Were They sarcastlo7 2

An English writer has just discoy-
cred some new peculiar epltaphs.
There arc two which were slther un-
consciously humorous or intended 20
be bitterly sarcastic.
Maria Brown. wife OF Timothy
Brown. aged eighty years She lived
with her husband 30 years. and died
In the confident hope OF better
life
Here lies Bernard Llghtfoot. who
was accidentally killed In the FOR.
ty.nfth years Of his age. This mon.
ument was erected b. his grateful
family.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-02-13
CHAPTER V-Contlnued.

We'll, then ! suppose there's no use
askin'," went on Rosalie, why you do
II. It's because there's nothing else
70 do. Your play is TO find something
just as absorbin' and as excitin' as
liquor, but not quite so foolish"
"Sure!" said Tommy. "The pot of
gold at the end of the rainbow, or Cap
tain Kidd's treasure. Anyhow. I'm
going away from here"
Now, Mr. North" said Rosalie,
there's two ways OF facing a thing
down-stay, an go. Which is better,
! don't know. Which is braver. do.
Here's room for you. Board here
the rest of this week-on melville
you look around-an' If you think then
that COINS the best way, then CO."
Tommy North, Injured to an atmos-
phere wherein none gives something
for nothing. regarded Rosalie lie
Grange with look in which gratitude
struggled with suspicion.
You're thinkin'," responded Rosalie.
reaching out to seize his thought,
that this is just my plan to fill my
boardin' house. Think it IL you want
TO. But this is my proposition: You
keep this room free until Monday, an
IL you want, you can have 1t perma-
nent at twelve week, which is what
you paid Mrs. Moore"
I'm sure I'm much obliged" said
Tommy, suspicion departing. I'll stay
the week out, and make up my mind. "
Sensible" replied Rosalie. I'll send
up towels-and dinners at six-thirty."
We have taken little time to con-
slider Betsy Barbara. Let us view her
now, as she stands, dressed in a blue
frock for dinner, tapping at Con-
stances door. Betsy-Barbara's flesh
and spirit were twenty-four; her heart
was eighteen; her purpose was forty.
Whenever even the darkest ray
touched her hair, it flickered with gold.
In full sunshine, even her brows and
lashes glittered and twinkled. Her
mouth was large and generously irreg-
ular; her nose was small and whim-
sically irregular; her violet-blue eyes
were as clear as pools. AS she stood
there, waiting for Constance to rise
and open the door, her merriment took
flame from some sleepy remark. In
that precise psychological moment. all
planted by the fates, Tommy North
came down the hall on his way to din
ner. The laugh arrested him dead.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-02-13
SYNOPSIS.

Tommy North. returning 10 his ROOM In
Mrs Moores boarding house at go A. IN.
discovers the body OF Capt. John Hanska,
another roomer. with a knife wound on
his breast Suspicion rests upon a man
giving the name OF Lawrence Wade, who
had called on Hanska in the evening and
had been heard quarrelng with Hanska.
During the excitement strange woman
who gives her name as RosaAe LeGrange.
appears and takes into her own home
across the street all OF Mrs. Moore's
boarders, including Miss Estrilla, an In
valid, who was confined 10 the room she
occupied and whose brother was favor
lite among the other boarders. Wade Is
arrested as he is about TO leave the coun-
try. Mrs LeGrange. who. while plying
her trade as a trance medium. had aided
Police Inspector Martin McGee several
times, calls at his office 10 tell whit she
knows OF the crime. While she is there,
Constance Hanska. widow Of the murder
ed man. whose existence had been un-
known. appears. Mrs. Hanska, says she
had left her husband and discloses the
fact that Wade represented her and WIS.,
tied Hanslla on the night Of the murder
in an esort TO settle their affairs. She
admits Wade was in love witf her. Wade
is held by the coroner's jury for the death
OF ITaDCxo
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-02-13
"They sayi They Sayi"

Wlfe--Tho cashier at tho bank says
you are just tho meaDest, stingiest--
Husband-Groat Scottl Wha-what
is that? He says
Well he didn't say II In so many
words, but that is what ho meant. OF
course"
Look here! What did the fellow
say"
"fIe asked me 10 indorse the check.
and, when ! told him | didn't know
what ho meant, he said he presumed
hadn't had much experience I'm get
ting checks caBhed-so there!"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-02-13
Tree STRANGELY Marked.

A curious tree which though sound
was never known TO blossom has just
been cut down by Mr.. James Hay
den Carriglen. on his lands at Pands-
town. County Kildare. Ireland. On
the freshly sawn butt OF the tree there
was found n boodred imprint OF what
closely resembled hand and part OF
an arm.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-02-13

DO you happen 10 know any OF our
Spanish songs'" pursued Estrilla.
only Juanita. l think-and La Pa
Iona"
Estrilla looked "a though he might
have laughed but for Spanish polite
ness.
Those are Spanish for outside con-
sumption. as when the English call
your cheap-oil-cloth is II not-'Ameri-
can cloth Let me sing 10 you-but
a Spanish song does not 20 we'll with
the piano"
There's guitar over in the al
cove" announced Betsy Barbara
"Far.seeing maiden!" exclaimed Es-
trilla with such delicious Spanish
roll on the vowels that Betsy. Barbara
laughed little; and he. as though un-
derstanding, laughed with her.
SO he tuned the guitar, Betsy-Bar-
bara finding the key for him on the
piano. And while he tweaked the
strings. he made comment on them.
as
"This-you hear--is the angel-string.
II is for celestial harmonies. One can
not 10 wrong on this string; but II is
too fine and high TO make all our mu-
sic, This is the man.string. You can
go very right or very wrong on this
one" "Thees one" he pronounced Il:
and he drew out the vowels as though
lingering on the thought. This is the
woman-string. Listen-how discord-
ant nowl tune Il TO the man-string.
for ! am God OF this little world-and
now how beautiful"
You are talking poetry" said Bet
syBarbara: and thought OF the phrase
az somewhat awkward.
"Ah. but | am inspired" replied Es-
trilla.
Gle surely doesn't mean me-"
thought Betsy-Barbara, that would be
too delicious!" However, he was look.
ing not at her but at the guitar.)
He strummed little shimmering
chords as he spoke. He fell TO silence.
but still the languorous music quivered
from the guitar. Betsy barbara turned
about on the piano stool, her hands
folded lightly in her lap. her eyes cast
down.
II was many years before Betsy Bar
bara, looking back over everything,
could analyze the feeling OF that mo-
ment, could put 1t in its true relation
TO herself and her life. AZ the time,
she knew only that she sat there i'm.
passive, embarrassed, but inert, that
oh nl ha Vnf nj fn nj
ure at the steady look OF those caress.
ing eyes. II lasted only a moment.
The outer door slammed violently.
Betsy-Barbara started as though
caught In something guilty. She hesi-
tated a moment for fear OF showing
her feelings to Estrilla. Then she
walked out into the hall. There was
no one in sight. That seemed curl
Gus, since the hall stairs were not car
peted, and one could hear footsteps.
II was as though some one had opened
the front door and then quickly closed
IL again without entering. When she
turned back, puzzled, she felt the ne
cesslty for explanation.
Il thought 1t might be Miss Hard
ing" she said, falsely wanted to
see her"
He only smiled the same caressing
smile. But the spell was cracked; and
Betsy-Barbara herself completed the
break. Half an hour later she winged
hint, which he caught mid-course, as
he seemed to catch every delicate
shaft OF meaning. He rose and bade
her formal good night. 81 hope | may
sing with you again" he said at part
ing.
room She dwadled over her prepare.
tions for undressing, making a dozen
starts and stops She was not sleepy;
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-02-13

kissed his sister, sy-Barbara had,
somehow, the feeling that she was
meeting a stranger. For the first time,
at any rate, she expressed him to
herself. He was small-but she had
always noticed that obvious fact. Look
ing at the figure on the bed, one would
have called the sister the taller OF the
two. He was nevertheless perfectly
formed. He had plume OF black hair
which glimmered in the gaslight with
a dusky reflection OF Betsy.Barbaras
native gold-and-satin turban.
She sat for FIVE minutes, while broth
er and sister made her the focus OF
their conversation. But she was not
amused In the presence OF his sis
ter, Estrilla appeared a different man
from the light fencer with words OF
their evenings downstairs. He, was
grave; he was formal. II was puz-
zling, but a little fascinating. this
change
In five minutes more. Betsy.Barbara
summoned tact to the aid of manners
and maiden modesty. She invented an
excuse to shield herself against Span
ish politeness, and left Estrilla bow.
ing gravely at the threshold.
The house seemed deserted II was
too late for venturing forth alone; yet,
somehow. she must exercise the vague
black visions which began TO surround
her-she who must keep courage for
two. Also. something which she could
not analyze was stirring disquiet in
her soul
IF only had some work." she said
to herself, and sighed again. So medi-
tating, she wandered aimlsssly down.
stairs. The doors OF the parlor were
open; the lights were on; the baby
grand piano stood open, inviting.
only merry tunes, though" she
warned herself as she sat down. And
she started the liyeliest Jig she knew.
Presently, she began to sing In her
pleasant unframed voice, which wob-
bled entrancingly whenever she got
out OF the middle register But music
is the slave OF moods. And before she
was aware, her voice was following
the strings Ia old and melancholy love
songs.
Then Betsy-Barbara dropped her
hands from the keys, and the music
stopped abruptly She was just aware
that fine floating tenor had been
humming the part from the doorway
Senor Estrilla stood looking down on
her.
MY seester has gone 20 sleep" he
said And then. That is a Scotch song.
is II not? Please 90 on" Betsy-Bar-
bara smiled. nodded. resumed her
keys; and they sang together.
When the song was finished. Estril-
la leaned on the piano and looked
down at Betsy.Barbara. Ills mood
seemingly had changed; Il was his
whim 10 talk.
They are a little cold on the sur
face, those Scotch love-songs." he
said. though warm beneath, like a vol
cano. Now We who speak Spanish
we can throw our emotions 10 the sur
face"
Don't you think" responded Betsy.
Barbara, that 70 conceal it-but 10
show it's there's the more wonder
ful way after all?'
The blood Of the MacGregors in Bet.
sy-Barbara was calling her 10 the de-
fense Of her own.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-02-13
Vegetable NIuhtcap.

A vegetable nightcap may be seen in
the agricultural museum. at Washing
ton II is tho sheath OF an immense
African flower, and IL used by the ma
tiyes as a cap. Turned up around tho
lower edge, IL runs to point like a
tasselcd nightcap. Its color is "a rich
brown. its texture Of fine lacellks
quality, and II is strong and durable.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-02-13
no BE CONTTNTEDJ

In dipping them In the solution dur.
Ing this operation as they dry very
quickly and are almost Immediately
ready FOR repackIng. No special ma.
chinery rs required, and the new agent
is guaranteed 20 preserve tho eggs
FOR nine months. causing them 30 re-
tain their freshness, weight. trans.
parency, appearance, smell and taste.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-02-13
Quite the Contrary.

Wei. did BIBLES enjoy his fishing
tip?'
Yes. He says he had corking
good time"
"Umph! know Bibles He means
he had an uncOrking good time
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-02-13
Important 20 Mothers
In the Department store.

Patience just saw that woman
over there with tho purple dress. taxi
ing some snuff
Patrice-Do you mean to say she's
kleptomaniac7
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-02-13

For ono man whose religion Is sane
there arc thousand whose piety
comes IN the form OF spasms.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-02-13

The small tumbler IN responsible
for many OF tho slips attributed TO tho
cup.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-02-13

Nightly coughing and torturing throat
tickle quickly relieved by Deans Mentho-
lated Cough Drops-5o at all Druggists.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-02-13

II takes "A pretty evenly balanced
man to be as strong In prosperity an
In adversely.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-02-13

Worms expelled promptly from the human
system with Dr. peery's Vermifuge Dead
shot" Adv.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-02-13

A rolling stone gathers no moss. but
then. neither does rolling gait
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-02-13
Only One "BRoMo oulNlNE"

That IN LAXATIVE BRoMo QuINiNn Look foe
tho signature OF n w GROVE Cures Cold in one
Day, Curos GRIP In Two bays zoo
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-10-10

There are two theories as to the origin
Of our souls. One Is that we inherit
cur souls from our parents. Those
who hold this theory believe in hered-
itary depravity, and some hold this
depravity to be total Those who hold
to this view look upon conversion as q
miracle, in which the sinner is wholly
inactive God does the work without
human agency or instrumentality.
THE other theory is that we inherit
our souls from God, that we are born
into bodies that have been weakened
by sin. They hold that sin is a volun-
tary, personal act, the transgression
of law. They teach that the sinner in
conversion is active They hold that
the Holy Spirit is the chief agent and
Of sin, then show the true way OF
righteousness. In this he uses the
Apostles and their inspired co-labor-
ers, the ministry of faith, teachers
and preachers, and the work Of the
church. The instrument in conversion
is the word of truth. God furnishes
the motive, the method and the bless
ing. He would enlighten the under
standing, convict the judgment, purify
the affections, quicken the conscience.
subject the will and reform the life. !
In this man receives and appropriates.
In and through it all we believe that
the sinner is active. He must act in
either receiving or rejecting the gos-
pei"
There will be service tonight. Sub
ject, "Paul's Conversion" Mr.. Mullins
will arrive this afternoon from his
home IN s. Louis and win have charge
OF the devotional services in the meet
ing
The lecture on Our Models will be
the one special program tomorrow
The lecture is for all and will be given
II p. m.