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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-02-24

closer-aud closer still when he wnIs-
pered It was their wedding day.
They suy responsibility gravitates to
the shoulders fit to bear it. In this
case the shoulders were Daggan-
courts, and his was the directing spir-
It. He had charged himself with the
whole business and had thought out a
plan Of campaign in which the others
were merely to do what they were bid.
They did so meekly. bewildered and
happy at this fresh instance Of the
first being last and the last first
The ring vNs bought, the license OBJ
tained. and benignant fossil recited
the marriage ceremony in a stuffy
parlor. Victor slipped ten dollar
note in his not unwilling hand, and
the couple left the stuffy parlor-mar-
ried.
At Claremont they caught the New
York express, and Daggancourt who
had taken the tickets, hurried them
through a Pullman to the compart-
ment he had reserved.
How do we stand, VictorT Matt
asked. 1.-TWO for the license, ten for
Mr.. What-dye-call-him, and, oh, yes
the ring-that's five more, seventeen
and the auto. insist upon paying for
that-and the tickets. For heavens
sake. be quick about 1t or they'll start
the train!'
"Marse Broughton. you aren't as
well fixed as you ought to be-" said
Daggancourt, "and-and so I think
we'll Just let 1t stand over II you don't
mind"
"StanL over7 should say not!
Here, take thirty-fve and call 1t
square"
ut can never be that between you
and me, sir" returned Victor. with a
droop Of the lower lip that made him
look the embodiment Of guilt. I'm
powerful fond Of you, Marse Brough-
ton, and-and it would be a great IA
vor If you would Just accept item
porary. Like you might from a white
man." he added stammerinigly, 'only
temporary. till you sort Of get set
tied, and"-
"Tll take It." Matt said brokenly.
land I won't pretend 1t isn't gift.
either. God knows, l need 1t, victor.
and IL thank you"
They waved farewell, as 1t were, to
all their past life as we'll as to that
shabby figure receding behind them.
The new one seemed to date from the
moment they found themselves alone
together for the first time since dawn;
as they looked at each other-that hag-
gard, unshaven man, that pale girl,
thus unfiinchingly taking their fate
Into their own hands.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-02-24
City Folks and Farmers.

Addressing the Vermont state grange
at it's last annual session, Richard Pat
tee, formerly master Of the New Hamp.
shire state grange, declared there should
be a movement to get people from the
crowded commercial centers to rural dis
tricts. "This would give valuable pro,
ductive benefits of the soil in this coun'
try aud prevent the necessity OF going
abroad for our foOdstuffs. A little OF
this doctrine will 20 . long ways. 1t
would be great misfortune to start
stampede Of city consumers toward the
farm-a misfortune to their pocket
books and to agriculture as an industry.
There are few in the city who should
be on the farm, but the great majority
are already where they belong The
city farmers who are really welcome
will naturally find their way farmward
without any propaganda reminding con,
sumers of the high cost Of living and
the high profits Of agriculture. America
had It's taste Of this back in the '70's, ,aod
one taste is enough, thank you.-N. E.
Homestead.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-02-24
NUMBER 8

family audible, as though some ma
chinery had been set in motion. But
it was 100 irregular for machinery
and had an indescribable thrilling
quality that Matt was at loss to ac-
count for. The cabin shivered with
1t. 1t was as fine as the lash Of
whip and as vicious, as 1t seemed to
sting the air. Matt leaped from the
bunk, despite Chris entreaues. BY
George, he was going to see what 1t
was! Follow Schwartz and find out
1t was an astonishing sight that met
his gaze. Forward Of the foremast
was a sort Of hut constructed Of mat
tresses, forming windbreak or shield,
open only to the fo'castle. Within 1t,
seated on a box, was Herman, bent
over an apparatus and causing 1t by
means Of small brass handle to emit
that astounding buzzing as well as an
incessant sputter of sparks and fash.
es. There was no listlessness now In
that gawky youth. His expression
was keen; his hand moved the key
with lightning precision; he had an
unmistakable air of mastery and skill
as of a man engaged in something he
eXcelled In.
Wireless. OF course it was the wire
less. Matt had read Of 1t, but had new
er seen it before in action. Zi-si-
ziZiZizi-zi-zi-Zi-zi ii ri! The brass lev
er darted up and down, fingered and
snapped amid splutter OF sparks and
flashes; the captain, holding sheaf OF
papers with his thumb, reeled of sen
tence after sentence in low. vibrant
voice: the lantern light iickered over
the yellow sheets. over Herman's bent
head encased In a curious harness.
over the cleaning apparatus. Occa'
sionally Schwartz was warned TO stop
The machine no longer transmitting.
would receive. III. zizi, zi-zi-zi-zi-with
this time Herman repeating. word by
word. the message thus mysterlously
caught from space, while Schwartz
listened darkly, with preoccupauon
seeing the uHSeeH, "eiEhiHS az" "a"
derstanding what was being told him
Matt returned rs he had come. more
concerned than ever not to betray him.
self. The discovery had daunted him:
he was in the grip Of terror. He was
so agltated that he could scarcely
speak. as Chris. on guard at the door,
shut 1t behind him and breathlessly
asked what he had seen.
They're working a wireless appara-
tus." he answered.
"Wireless, Matt. You don't mean
wireless telegraph"
"Yes. Hermans operating 1t, and
Schwartz IS sending messages"
You actually saw them"
"Yes. inside II lot Of mattresses by
the foremast to deaden the sound. OF
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CHAPTER Kill.

A Friend Drops From Heaven.
films. who was sitting on the
IL bed In a cheap rooming house
in San Francisco, looked up
and said with strange earn
estness: "Matt. I want to tell you
something"
"Why. what Is IT. he asked care
lessly.
1--WE were followed all the way up
from the ferry"
"FollowedT
"Yes, man followed US: I'm posi-
i've Of it" She rose. and going to the
window. looked out.
"Oh. Matt, there be Is now! she
cried. "Come quick"
But Matt was too late; the man had
disappeared In the direction OF a
saloon.
Matt had intended to 60 to Spood
& Hargreaves and, demanding an ex-
planation Of their outrageous conduct.
force them to a settlement His posi-
ton was unassailable. II they could
show him no ring-and he knew they
did not have it-he could threaten
them with the police and press them
to the wall. But the unwisdom OF
such a course grew more and more ap-
parent. 1t would be tantamount to
announcing his arrival to Mr.. Kay.
with unforeseeable dangers and con-
sequences.
Snood & Hargreaves were put by
as a last resort, only to be braved IN
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She Opened Her Eyes and Nestled
Closer.
the extremity OF misfortune. Instead,
Matt would make the round Of the
business houses with which he had
formerly dealt on John Mort's behalf
and borrow sufficient money. II he
could. for a steerage passage In the
mail steamer to Samoa.
Chris accompanied him. 1t was a
clustering. windy day. bleak and
cherries. and 1t seemed to become
bleaker and more cheerIess still as
Matt was denied at one Office after
another. He was the victim Of by
gone zeal, of bygone loyalty and hon.
esty. However lightly he had spent
his own money. he had always been a
hard bargainer where John Morris was
concerned. How remorselessly that %
per cent for cash" now rose in judg-
ment against him-that 81 can do bet
ter at Turner's" or whatever 1t was
to bring down the price.
BY 4 o'clock he had to confess him
self beaten. Except for a ship chandler
at the foot of Market street, the list Of
possible lenders was exhausted. But
he had never put much business in this
mans way, whose last name he had
some trouble In remembering. Yes.
Coleman, that was it-Joe Coleman, q
Jolly old Englishman as round as a
tub.
Coleman greeted him heartily-so
heartily that Matt was ashamed Of the
surprise he was about to spring.
"You'd better be careful. joe" he
said, with a wretched effort at smile.
I'm on my uppers, and every shake
Of my hand may cost you S."
"Well, well"' exclaimed Coleman in
sham trepidation. "Here. sit down on
that barrel and have a ciear. Bless
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course, and keep us from hearing.
We're prisoners on this ship. Chris.
they've kidnapped U.s."
But isn't that terrible thing TO
doY
For us-yes."
But couldn't they all be punished
and sent to prison"
Possibly. II the Oregon ranged
alongside But where Is your Ore
gon? Chris, this whole ship and the
whole crew must have been waiting
for us I'm San Francisco, like lot OF
spiders for two little fies. Tokelaus!
Well never see any Tokelaus. That
was all part Of the scheme to hood
wink us-to get us away"
"But what could they want with usT
want with US! Why, they want
John Mort"
"Oh. Mattr'
"Yes. The same people who are
running this ship are the same that
drove me out OF Manaswan. Brfbing
ME failed, force failed, but they were
cunning enough to know that rather
than starye I'd double back to the Is
lands. So there was Schwartz all
ready, with his ship and his blarney
and his spiders web across the road
I was bound to take"
"Why hasn't the captain tried to
make you tell-tried to force you to
tellY
That's coming. AS sure as / am
uliye that's coming when we reach the
people who are answering our wire
less. There's trouble ahead. Chris
"Well, in that case, you'll simply
lave to take the only way out"
"Ill never do that-never"
But, Matt, they might Rather
than have you hurt I'll tell everything
myself"
"You shan't"
81 will, Matt, I will"
"You don't know where this island
Ii. You don't know the bearings.
What could you tell them that they
don't know"
.ar whispered something back that
.amcfiri his face.
:;or a moment he was silent. It had
yer come to him that their devtltry
.,2ht bc turned against Chris.
TN sink the ship first" he cried
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OF the place. you're to drive out on
Sunday morning and talk 1t over" said
Sullivan.
The place was lonely one, and
Matt, scenting trouble. took Daggan-
court, an auto, two mechanics and
shotgun for each. The quarry was
deserted. but they found highway
mans mask on the ground and hurried
away as fast as the auto tow wagon
could 60. The plot, whatever 1t was.
had failed when the unknown con-
spirators saw Matt and his armed COM
panions. Miles away Matt and his
friends stopped for luncheon. Soon
Chris, riding beside her father. came
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"i his Is where you will I've" said
the captain to Chris. who was regard.
ing everything with much curiosity
"And II you wish to do any shopping.
hope you Will not forget our old es.
tablishment peeziness" As he spoke
he opened the door opposite and ush-
cred her into the trade room. a ved.
table floating shop. with counter and
shelves. scales and primitive show
cases 1t contained everything under
the sun. from brass wedding rings.
cheap watches. tools Of all kinds.
,?wsharps and hints for tlintock mus
cts. to boat anchors. kegs of dyna-
aite. barrels Of beef and pork. and in
n;merabe bolts Of gaily printed cot
'nnS
"But what do you want with all
those things?" asked Chris. to whom
7 sea shop was novelty.
Sell them to the noble savage ut 300
'er cent profit" returned Schwartz.
aughing.
but what are those guns over there
'or In the rack?"
"Tc shoot him II he afn't satisfied.
"hcy are u tricky lot. Mrs. Broughton.
and, like all customers, are ready to
beat you down. only they do it with
cloob."
Chris shrank little closer to Matt,
who reassured her by remarking that
their islands would not be like that.
you've never told me where you
want to CO. put in Schwartz. ware
Is that delightful place so different
from the Solomons?"
Really, captain. don't want to
take you out Of your course" return
ed Matt seriously. "The Gilbert is
lands are in your way. Drop us there
anywhere. The Tokelaus would suit
me best"
''The TokeIaus? Ware Is dem?'
"Well. the Union islands-to call
them the name they have on most
charts"
''The Union islands. Yaas know
the Union Islands. A little south. but
what's that? Old south sea captains
should stand together-that's what !
sayw
"Oh, captain. I'll never be able to
thank you enough!"
Oats all fooishness. Broughton.
You would do the same for me-"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-02-24

"There is no best feed ration; each
COW Is law unto herself" said Profes-
sor Andrew A. Borlsnd of the Vermont
Dairy Husbandry Department at the
Vermont dairymen's meeting. We can
not feed all cows the same ration for
they differ In size, in amount OF milk
produced, in the percent Of butterfat in
their milk, in disposition and individual
ity. and in breed. All these differences
REQUIRE individual attention and ip ad.
dition the ration must be balanced, suffi-
cisnt in amount, pslatable, healthful,
bulky, con, ain variety and, finally, 1t
must be economical.
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(To BE- coNTINUH.l
Stood on Her Riahts.

Coroner-You say you told the serv-
INT to get out Of the house the minute
you found 1t was on fire and she re-
fused to 60? Mrs. Burns-Yes. She
said she must have months notice
before she would think Of leaving
National Food Magazine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-02-24

The sunshine will wipe your pals,
pans and cans cleaner and nicer than
YOU can do 1t with dishcloth. Give It
. chance every day.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-02-24

half the failures men make in dairy.
Ing come not from poor cows, but from
door men. Men who do not care, or II
they do, do not act as II they did.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-02-24

Lat YOUR cows come into the stable In
good heart. 1t makes 30 much o'ner'
euce how they 20 through the winter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-02-24

Don't be satisfied to "wiggle through.
Make your suoosss good and sure.
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Tho 1alker,

"You are wanted at the telephone"
"But I am 80 hoarse can't talk"
"You won't need to talk; It's your
fe."-HOustOn Post
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Familiarity.

docs he know her very wellr
"He must. overheard him telling
her that she Is getting fat."-Dstroit
Free Press.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-02-24
AMONG THE FARMERS.
"sPEkD THE PLow."

Correspondence on practical Agricultural topics
IL solicited. Address all communications In
tended for this department TO HENRY ID.
HAMMOND, Agricultural Editor Oxford Fem
ocrat. Paris. Ne.
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CHAPTER XIV.
A Startling Discovery.

|(LN days had passed since the
tug cast them off beyond the
Golden Gate and with three
toots of farewell left them to
The Washington herald., 1914-06-07
Woodmen of America.

The members of Columbia Camp. No.
1922, Modern Woodmen of America, gath
cred around their campfire, in Pythian
Temple, 1912 Ninth street northwest, on
Thursday evening. May 2s. and enjoyed
one of their good old-time smokers" Z"
Over $50 members of the camp were
present. Many high officials of the So
ciety were present. among whom were
District Deputy II. H. Millard, State
Medical Director DIR. J. w. Sutherin,
State Lecturer DIR. B. F. Gibbs, Delegate
Downs, and Head Sentry F. f. Nc
Calip. The meeting was called to order
promptly at S o'clock by Consul Boteler.
and as soon as the general business was
transacted he turned the meeting over to
NJ. w. Hysong. chairman of the even
ing's exercises, who welcomed those
present in a most efficient manner and
expressed the satisfaction OF the camp
on seeing such a goodly number of the
neighbors present. Prof z. r. Hart and
his Woodmen orchestra furnished a
splendid program of music for the occa-
sion.
Addresses were made by several prom
inent Woodmen. State Medical Director
DR.. J. w. Sutherin spoke on the History
of Woodcraft in the District of Column
bia." District Deputy Millard addressed
The Washington herald., 1914-06-07
J. 0. u. A. M.

Reno Council, No. 4S, at its regular
meeting on Monday evening in Masonic
Hail, Tennallytown, conferred the degrees
of the order on four Candidates. This
council presented the large flag measur-
ing eleven feet by twenty-one feet to the
American University on the occasion OF
its recent formal opening by the -Presi-
dent of the United States, and was large
" represented at the exercises. Lieut..
James L. Giles, represented the council
in making the arrangements for the cere-
mony of the unfurling the flag. Plans
are being perfected for the joint excur-
sion to Chesapeake Beach June ls. with
Esther Council. No. 70, Daughters or
America An enjoyable occasion for all
is anticipated. W. A. Volkman Is chair
man of the committee on ARRANGEMENTS.
Lester Vowel. was elected to the posi-
ton of conductor. TO fill a vacancy re-
Gently created IN that position, and ]. W.
Lainhart, jr., was selected to fill the
Office of chaplain, temporarily.
Edward ]. Ross Council. No. es. Junior
Order United American Mechanics, at its
meeting Wednesday evening conferred
the degrees on four candidates. The mill
tary Ceremonies connected Herewith were
rendered by the drill team. under the cap
taincy of Past Councillor G. W. Swift. in
a manner that was very impressive to the
candidates as well as highly creditable
TO the team Mr.. Swift is giving much
study to the military portion of the de-
erees. and has introduced some new
features which add to its efficiency and
effectiveness
The Washington herald., 1914-06-07
M. W. 0 A.

At a largely attended meeting of WASH
ington Camp. Modern Woodmen Of
America. on Friday evening. it was de-
cided unanimously to send Consul r. A.
Narkle, as well as Clerk Van W. Roberds,
to the Head Camp in Toledo. Ohio. for
the weeks session the middle OF this
month. BY vote it was also provided
that in case the consul could not attend
]. w. Crooks would represent the camp
In his place. Much important legislation,
including the settlement of the rate
question, is expected to take place, and
Washington Camp. with its very large
membership. feel justified in going to con-
siderable expense to get Information first
hand. Neighbor Ellis. OF a camp n
Grand Rapids. Mich. formerly the clerk
of Columbia Camp, this city, was ad-
mitted by card. Many fraternal speeches
were made by the active members, in
cluding Neighbor Wallis. The commit
tees report on the house warming showed
that members were present from Lincoln.
Columbia, Brightwood. Central, and Tai
bot camps.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-07
The Anthony League.

During the past week Mr.. W. J. Col
willie, well known as author and lecturer.
gave three of a series Of lectures under
the auspices of the Anthony League. en-
bracing. Development of Psychic Facul-
ties as an Aid in Every Day Life" 'Mys-
terry and Meaning Of Form, Color and
Number" and Patriotism and World
Citizenship" This week Mr.. Colville will
lecture in the leagues rooms in the Port
ner, as follows: Tuesday, June 9. 3 p. M,
Marie Corelli and Her Spiritual Ro-
mances:" y. m. Where are We When
We Sleep" Friday, June l.. p. m. THE
Subconscious Mind and Control Of Men,
ory." The public is cordially invited to
hear these lectures
Last Thursday night the regular busi-
ness meeting was held. at which the fol-
lowing officers were elected: Mrs. Hend-
ley, president: Mrs. Paul, vice president;
Mrs. c. II. Mallan. recording secretary;
Mrs. A. T. Avery. corresponding secre-
tary. and Miss Mae Maynard. treasurer.
The amount OF business on hand was too
great to conclude in one meeting and at
II p. m. a vote was carried for a called
meeting June 12 at 7:30 p. m. sharp.
Nine. Mountford has invited the An
thony League and its friends to an in
formal talk on Oriental customs this aft
ernoon at : o'clock, at the American uni
versity. where she has charge Of a unique
Biblical museum. The talk will be IL
Illustrated with many examples of Oriental
clothing. symbols. etc.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-07

Red Mems Affairs.
CONTINUED FROM PAGE THREE.

Logan Tribe for their true fraternalism
extended to all visitors. Sachem Bald
erson. of Red Wing Tribe, No. 20.
thanked the tribe for the excellent
manner in which the degree work was
conferred on the candidates Of his
tribe. Great Junior Sycamore Henry
Hummer was also present.
Brother R. NJ Turner, OF Red Wing
Tribe. was initiated at the hall OF Mine
ola. Anacostia, ID. c.. on Friday night
in the chief degree. The tribe was highly
complimented by Past Great Sachem
Hester, of Ohio, for the way the degree
team conferred the work.
The total number Of members present
were: Thirty-one members Of Mineola
Tribe and twenty-four visitors from the
following tribes: Logan, Sioux. Seneca,
and Red Wing. Great council officers
were also present as follows: Great Chief
OF Records j. h. Altman. Past Sachem
r. r. Boyer, and press representative of
the great council. NJ R. Kubatz.
Remarks were made by Past Great
Sachem White, who has been steady
working member OF Mineola Tribe for
the past twenty-five years. The press
representative spohe also IN reference to
the Redmen OF the District of attending
the ball game on the Fourth of July to
root for the members OF the team who
belong to the Redmen of the District.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-07
Improved Order Heptasophs.

Potomac Conclave. No. 40. Improved
Order Of Heptasophs. held memorial ex-
ercises last Thursday evening. There
was quite large outpouring Of members
After the close Of the meeting. the ex-
ercises were opened by Brother Samuel
Siegel. in the absence of Deputy c. c.
Beveridge. who was indisposed, followed
by an overture. plano solo by W. z.
Dentinger. prayer by Brother Fellheim-
er, barytone solo by w. H. Thornton; .
eulogy was delivered by L. Goldsmith.
The most solemn part of the exercises
took place when thirty-three lights were
lit, the number Of members who passed
away since the inception Of Potomac
Conclave. The secretary called the roll
Of the deceased brothers, and as each
name was called and no reply a light
was snuffed out, until al. the lights were
out. There were several solos sung and
overtures played on the piano. after
which NJ. T. Pines delivered the GRAFTON
Of the evening. 1t was mastery
speech and was well received. Nearer.
My God, to Thee was sung at the close
Of the exercises by all present and
march was played by the orchestra at
the close Of the meeting.