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The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-11-14

SAVED THE JEWELS
BY MARY LYLE WARNER.

In the most critical situation of her
young life, Alma Waite gazed longing
ly at the engagement ring upon her
finger and wondered If she would ever
see its giver again.
Where is he, and what Is to become
of mel" was the constant burden Of
her thoughts.
A knight errant brave and true,
Adrian Bond would have been speedily
coming to the rescue of his lady love
in distress, but that grim visaged war
had presented its ugly menace and
rude clamors shook the common
wealth.
Her father and mother we're at
Paris. There, too, we're the Bonds,
making the European trip with their
closest friends. 1t was a strange cir
cumstance that had taken Alma away
from them. 1t appeared that a half
brother OF Mrs. Waite lived in a little
town in Belgium, near the German
border. He had invited the family to
pay him a visit, but their plans would
not admit of it. Then he expressed a
wish to see Alma, who had been named
after his dead wife. He was fervent
in his appeal and half-minded to give
up his business and return to America,
he said. The result was that Alma
took a quick trip from Paris and found
herself an honored guest in the splen-
did but lonely home of her h%alf-uncle.
zephern Dacre was a diamond mer-
chant, conducting his business by trav'
cling from country to country. Alma
was enchanted with the kindly way in
which he treated her. She was to
have remained with her relative only
three days, but Mr.. Dacre made up his
mind to close up his business, accom-
pany her to Paris and return with the
family to America and take up a per
manent residence there.
Directly upon the heels of this came
a declaration of war. Mr.. Dacre has
tened his preparations to get out Of
the country. He urged Alma to re
main indoors, for the community sur
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-11-14
Corners-

In rural districts, where all road ma
chimes are allowed to clip along at
20 miles an hour, corner gardens
should not be planted so that drivers
may not see acros a small triangle
next to the road intersection. With
the coming of the automobile 1t has
been found necessary to modify many
of our ideals in home building, and the
up-to-date designer or planter should
have an y to avoidance of accidents
at rural orners. Plant low-growing
material back for at least 20 feet from
the corner and then a cluster of trees
is quite permissible and quite what
one auto" have.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-11-14

signor Tripepi, who was appointed cardinal, as
Rampolla's substitute, and this gave him the op-
portunity of acquiring under great masters, Leo
XIII and Cardinal Rampolla, the wide diplomatic
experience which is now his chief asset.
The many years spent at the state chancellery
were the happiest of Benedict XV's life in Rome
as a prelate. He resided with his mother, to
whom he was deeply devoted, in Piazza S. Eus-
tahio, in an apartment that the marchioness had
furnished for him and which was the meeting
place of Catholic artists and literati. Every eve
ming the young diplomat found himself surround
ed by a number of devoted friends, who were
never tired of listening to his brilliant conversa-
ton, and for whom he always had a good Havana
and a delicious cup of mocha. Politics was severe
ly banished from the conversations. One eve
ming to a diplomat who wanted his opinion on
some burning question, the young monsignor said:
My friend, why do you want to ruin your di.
gestion and my appetizer
On another occasion, having been asked wheth.
er the affairs of the church were proceeding on
smoothly, he smilingly replied:
No, they limp some, like me-"
With Leo Kills death and Rampolla's failure
to be elected pope Monsignor Della Chiesa's hap
py days at the state chancellery came to an end,
Although he still retained his position as Cardi-
nal del Val's substitute, yet his influence was
gone and he was gradually put aside. The new
elements, composed of trusted friends of the new
secretary of state, were hostile to him chiefly for
the fact that he retained for his superior a devo-
'ANh OAiy SHu1i W Iid " us lOllGl ne
secretary of state knew that If Rampolla was
gone Della Chiesa represented in the state chan
celery Rampolla's tradition. Yet they did not dare
remove him. His services, his advice, we're still
regarded as precious and besides a man of Della
Chiesa's intellectual caliber could not be appoint
ed to a minor position.
The opportunity of removing Della Chiesa came
in 1908 when, following the death of Cardinal
Svampa, the archiepiscopal see of Bologna be-
came vacant. In order to prevent criticism of
all sorts Plus X decided to consecrate the new
archbishop personally, but everybody understood
that the idea was to send away from Rome one
of Rampolla's devoted friends.
While archbishop of Bologna Benedict XIV
gained the reputation of being a strict disciplin-
arian, a hard worker and a man of well-dehned
ideas. His activity was prodigious; though he
invariably sat up at his desk till long after mid
night he was at work again in the morning at
five. On one occasion, though seriously i'll, he
rose from his sickbed to perform a pastoral visit
to a little mountain village, not wishing tc disap-
point the inhabitants.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-11-14
Check!


1t happened the other evening. and
now a certain New York clubman is
trying to figure out how he will square
things with his wife the next time he
is detained" in town. He was not
going home for dinner and when his
wife answered his telephone message
he said:
Don't wait for me at dinner this
evening, dear. l shall be detained on
business"
VERY WELL" she replied. I'm sorry
you can't come home. But business is
business, l suppose. Where are you
now?"
Where ami? In my Office, of course.
l have had a very busy day"
It's too bad you have to work so
hard, George. But tell me something"
Yes, dear. What is it?"
How can you keep your mind on
business with the orchestra playing
that jolly rag-time tuner"
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-11-14

Of the timber through which 1t passes,
The boys will be working approx
mately ten miles from the nearest
town, Gilead, Me. They will camp in
the valley of the Wild river, a tribu-
tary of the Androscoggin
The trail work in itself will consist
in clearing out the brush, grading the
tread of the trail and building the nee
essary culverts and bridges. In cases
where rock needs to be broken up the
forest officer who win have charge of
this project will use dynamite,
The boys can practice many forms
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-11-14

of their scoutcraft. and will learn how
to handle tools, something about for
estry and a large measure Of self-con-
troll. On the part of the forest serv-
Ice this departure from the usual
method of building trails should also
be of advantage, because 1t will bring
a large number Of intelligent boys into
direct contact with the work of the
service, This should help a great deal
in educating the boys and their rela-
tives and friends to the work which
is being done Ia conserving the tim
Der ~sourc OF the country.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-11-14
How indians played Ball.

Ellery B. Crane, librarian of the
Worcester (Mass.) Society of Anti
guilty, possesses a baseball which was
used by the Indians. 1t is the size of
a quarter ball, perfectly rounded
Their glove was usually made of cow
hide and was shaped Just like a peck
ct. This pocket the fielder would at
tach to a forked stick in such a way
that it would always remain open
Then when they wished 90 catch a
fine drive they just got in its way and
allowed their bag or glove to do the
catching.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-11-14
sueeessfuI pav.

Well, I guess I'll have to congratu-
late you for sure" said the proprietor
of the place as the summer boarder
closed the gate.
"On what?"
"On your luck as a fisherman"
"Why, l haven't had any luck. 7
didn't catch a FISH"
Il wasn't talkin' bout fish. l was
talkin' about that fancy pole and reel
you brought along. When you started
out this mcrnin', ! was powerful afraid
somebody would take EN- away from
you"
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-11-14

rounding them was in a wild state Of
excitement.
The evening before the day set for
their departure Mr.. Dacre discharged
all the servants. Just about dusk he
came h%urrying into the house in a
great state of excitement.
why, what is the matter?" ques-
toned Alma a%nxiously, as she noted
his colorless face and trembling frame.
Listen, my DEAR" said Mr.. Dacre
hurriedly. you must leave here at
once if a certain thing happens, and it
may happen quickly. The war spirit
is abroad. They are suspicious of me
because of my business connections
with other countries. l was just secret
ly advised that l am listed as one of
the prescribed"
"Oh. uncle. they will do you no
harm, ~surely?"
They will hamper, perhaps arrest
me. l was all ready to leave here in
the morning. I fear they will not al
low me to do So"
But why not?"
"Officious, and in some cases cor
rupt persons will try to prevent me
from taking my fortune u of the
country. See, Alma" and Dacre drew
q vittle chamois bag from a secret
pocket, "the diamonds in this repre-
sent the bulk of my fortune. Take it,
secrete 1t. If l am arrested fly at once
not into Germany, as we proposed,
for that course is blocked, but straight
for Paris
but, uncle"
"Quickl they are here already, as /
feared" cried MI. Dacre.
His worst apprehensions we're con
firmed. There was a loud summons
from the end of a musket at the street
door.
do not lose your nerve. dear child"
spoke Dacre. "They dare not harm me
and 1 will soon join you in Paris.
Hurry away through the real garden,
take the first train for the border. AT
all hazards protect the fortune with
which l have entrusted you"
Then he was gone to answer the i'm
perious at the street door.
Alma fingered only long enough to
learn that he was really taken in
charge as a suspect. Then she filed
her handbag, secured the jewels in a
safe pocket and hurried away through
the garden apparently u~nobserved.
Alma reached the train. She tried
not to think that she was cowardly in
deserving a relative in trouble. She
felt relieved when the train started.
Then she stared in wonder and even
suspicion at the other occupant of the
carriage. There sat a person who un-
til the day previous had been a ser
want, a sort Of major domo in tho SER
vice of her uncle. He lifted his can
with a servile smirk on his face Alma
did not at ali like.
"The master is in trouble" he re-
marked. 81 have heard of 1t. /, too,
may be prescribed and l am bound for
another country. II mademoiselle viii
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-11-14

which the government would pay for
the trail were the work done by the
regular force. The trail makers will
be selected from frst-class scouts in
Washington, Baltimore and Boston
eight from each city.
The trail which they will build is
intended primarily as a means of pro-
lection against fire. However. 1t will
aiso be useful in making the White
mountain national forest more Access
sible to tourists and prospective tim
Der purchasers, and parts OF 1t may
even be used later on in the logging
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-11-14

ly embarrassed to meet
the expenses. A COM
mittee of Bologna no.
bles was organized to
present the new cardi-
nal with some sort Of
souvenir and a large
sum of money was col
lected. After a long
consultation it was de-
cided to present him
with a motor car. Five
thousand francs re-
manned and the opinion
of the cardinal was
asked as to how it
should be employed.
Give it to me-" said
the cardinal promptly,
for l have been OBJ
liged to run into debt,
owing to my nomina-
ton"
His cardinals robes
were presented to him
by the Marchioness
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-11-14
FOREST WORK BY BOY SCOUTS
Lads viii Build Trail In White Noun.
talns Intended for Protection
Against Fire.

Twenty-four boy scouts under direc-
ton OF three scout masters will build
ten miles of trail for the United States
forest service in the White mountain
national forest this summer, X. W.
Woodward writes in Boys Life. In re-
turn for this work the boy scouts will
be paid at a rate equivalent TO that
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-11-14
Rare.

II heard yesterday of a married
man who took his handkerchief and
wiped the paint on his wife's cheeks"
rs she going to get a divorce?"
mo. She actually smiled while he
was doing it."
Il didn't think anything like that
ever happened"
1T doesn't happen more than once
in a thousand years"
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-11-14
U C A FooLlsHMENr.

Goose step!" yelled the German officer.
Cant do it" answered a private, %salutlng.
why not?" exploded the astonished captain.
We're wearing duck pants" replied the soldisx.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-11-14
FIRST AID.

Unfortunate Pedestrian (who has been knocked
down and is a little dazed)-Where am I? Where
am l?
Enterprising Hawker-'Ere y are. sir-map of
London, l penny-Punch.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-11-14
He Shall Not Want.

YES" said Mrs, ~Twickenbury, "our
minister has decided to go to another
pasturage Christian Register.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-11-14

went away dissatisfied.
The see of Bologna has always been occupied
by a cardinal. This, although not a right, was a
tradition which had invariably been respected
and the Bolognese expected their archbishop to
receive the purple shortly after his appointment.
But time passed and no intimation came from
the Vatican. More than once petitions were sent
to the holy father, but they were, 1t is said, al
ways thwarted by the secretary of state, who
thought that the purple conferred upon Monsig-
nor Della Chiesa would be taken to mean a rec
ognition of Rampolla's services as secretary Of
state.
This systematic opposition lasted for several
years, till the death of Rampolla put an end to
It. In fact the Bologna archbishop was created
a cardinal in the consistory of May last.
Benedict XIV, although of noble lineage, is com.
paratively poor, and when the news reached him
that he was to receive the red hat he was serious
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-11-14

ELLA CHIESA was almost exileo from
Rome to be the archbishop of Bologna
because he was the disciple of Rampolla.
His elevation to the c~ardinalate was de-
layed until last spring, also because it
was thought this honoring of Della Chiesa
would be something gained by the Ram
polla faction at the Vatican. Throughout,
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-11-14

The new archbishop first went to
Bologna in 1908. He Immediately adopt
ed energetic measures to exact the full
est observance of the s~trictest discipline
from his rather free and e~asy-going cler-
gy, and when they protested, saying:
In the past things we're managed diff
ferently," the new archbishop would re.
ply: Eyes, but let the past alone; we
have the present to deal with now"
Though far from rich, the new pope
was famous for his enlightened and gem
erous charity. It is calculated that dur
ing the eight years he was in Bologna
he spent L'ne 5000 francs a year of
his own private income and none who
sought help at his antechamber ever
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-12-10
Alfalfa a Good Feed.

Sheriff John Griffith has lately be-
come an alfalfa enthusiasts. Last
night in speaking of its feeding quail
lies, he said: Raymond Griffin told
me that while he was out in Kan
S IS buying stock he came across a
lot of mules that had peen raised on
alfalfa, not having tasted grain in
their lives. And he said they were
the best lot of mules he ever saw.
In fact, they were such higa priced
that ne could not afford to buy them
for sale in this country. Mr.. Will
Funderburk has a patch of alfalfa
on his farm Of which he has already Y
secured four cuttings this year, and
has let his hogs and cattle Craze on
it. 1t certainly is a fine food for
stockholm The Monroe journal.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-12-10
American Flag Saluted by Belqians.

Rotterdam, Holland, via London
Dec. 6.-"For the past fortnight
American food has saved us from
starvation,' was the statement to-
day OF Belgian committeeman dis
trlbutlng American relief shipments
In Liege province.
All our grain was exhausted, :"
he said, because it was requisition-
ed by the German army. EXCEPT
for a small supply Of meat and a
meager quantity of field crops we
had nothing.
The Americans have saved US
from starvation, is the cry on every
lip. Every American seen in Llege
was hailed as benefactor. When
ever an automobile carrying an
American flag passes in the streets
the people take off their hats.
Seventeen thousand tons of
wheat he's been received in Liege
and $4,000 people are being supplied
with nearly a half pound each daily
1t is not great quantity for a grown
man, but it is saving US from starva-
ton. Rich and poor receive the
same amount. Our supply Of bread
is running out already. We are
mixing potato flour with the wheat
and by this means we can last an
other three or four days, by which
time we are praying more American
wheat will arrive.
We need 200 tons of wheat daily.
The only other food we are able to
distribute is less than a quart of soup
and until now about pound of po-
tatoes daily with tiny quantity of
meat occasionally. Distributing is
difficult because the Germans COM
Wandered our means of transport.
In offering our heartfelt thanks to
the American people we pray them
to allow their generosity to continue
for without them we should have
starved and without them we must
starve."
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-12-10
Women IN Suicide Epidemic

No fewer than five suicides. al Of
women, were committed in Paris ona
recent day. A mother and her dsugh-
ter took cyanide Of potassium because
they had had 10 food for three days.
The daughter was a lyric artist: s
young Austrian girl of Is threw her
self onto the rails as train was en-
tering the Marbeuf station Of the Ne.
tro. 4 woman G? 50 took arsenic, ard
the fifth, who was II, shot herseli
through the heart
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-12-10
Inspired Famous Hymn.

Jesus, Lover Of lily Soul" IS s
hymn around which many tradttions
and sacred associations cling. The
story connected with its origin may
be legendary, but it is no less beauti
full. It's author, Charles Wesley, wat
sitting at his desk by an open win.
dow when bird pursued by a hawk
flew In. The bird was saved, fur the
hawk feared to follow it. The Incl
dent inspired Wesley to write hie
famous lines.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-12-10
Librarians Report.

The following is a report Of Ennis
Bryan, librarian of the Scotland
Neck graded school for the month
of November:
Books in library, SO; books dona-
ted, 3; books lost, none; books read,
143; fines collected, IA cents; fines
uncollected, Is cents.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-12-10
Letters to Santa Claus,

Scotland Neck. N. c., Dec. 8.
Dear Santa:-I want you to bring
me a rifle and Indian suit and fire
works and confectioneries. 1 am a
little boy eight years old.
Your little friend,
Willie Dickens.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-12-10
Special Announcements.

WOOD SAWED TO ANY length.
Pine 75c per cord; oak SIPS per
cord. Also have. wood for sale.
Leave orders at Clee Vaughan's
or at G.. F. COWAN'S Wood Yard.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-12-10
Beauty Hint.

Red elbows, says the Evening News,
are happily a thorn which may be re-
moved. Saw OF the red elbows, soak
them in a bleaching mixture of un-
slaked lime, steep them in carbolic
acid, and they will never trouble you
again. Cold feet may be treated SIM
ilarly.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-12-10

WANTED TO RENT SIX OR
Eight Horse Farm, preferably near
town. Apply to Commonwealth Of
flee or ]. L. Dunn.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-12-10

INSURE YOUR COTTON AND
Peanuts. Let me write your policy.
Come in and l will be glad to give
you rates and information. Bernard
Alisbrook.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-12-10

FOR RENT-STORE NOW OC-
cupied by White & PAUL on Main
street for the year 1915. Apply to
0. K. Taylor, Whitakers, N. C.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-12-10

FOR SALE-GOOD HORSE AND
Buggy. Horse gentle and not afraid
Of anything. Price reasonable. Ap-
ply to Bernard Allsbrook.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-12-10

FOR SALE-ONE CARLOAD OF
CEDAR SHINGLES. Baker and
Harrison Brothers. Palmyra N. C.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1914-03-25

lief. They bolted when we got down
to take drink, and we were getting
ready for a long walk. Thanks. aw-
fully
No trouble at ALL l saw them as
they came out on the main road''
Cortlandt's pigskin saddle creaked as
he bent forward to deliver the reins.
He was as cool and immaculate as
ever. He met Edith's eyes without the
slightest expression. mice afternoon
for a ride. Pretty spot, isn't it? If you
are going back I'll ride with you
GOOD enough. May 1 give you a
hand, Mrs. Cortlandt?" Kirk helped
Edith to her seat. at which her husband
bowed his thanks. Then the three set
out in single file.
(which way?' inquired Stephen as
they reached the highroad.
Back to town, l think" Edith told
him. And your"
I'm not ready yet See you later
He raised his hat and cantered easily
away, while the other two turned their
horses heads toward the city.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1914-03-25
Notice of Election.

To the Electors of the City of Lancaster,
WiSConSin.-Notice is hereby given that a
City Election is to be held for the several
wards of the City of lancaster on Tuesday.
the 18th day of April, A D. 1914, at which time
the officers named below are to be chosen,
viz:
A Mayor for the City of Lancaster.
One Alderman and one Supervisor for the
First ward.
One Alderman and one Supervisor for the
Second ward.
One Alderman and one Supervisor, regu-
lar term, for Third ward.
One Alderman for term of one year, in
place of Geo. 2. GOble. resigned.
One alderman and one Supervisor for the
Fourth ward.
Two Justices of the Peace for term of two
years.
One Justice of the Peace for term of one
Year.
Also. petition having been filed accord
ing to Section 1565a statutes of 1898 and Sec
1565a of 1911 and an election having been or
dered as provided in Section 1565a. There
fore, Notice is hereby given that an election
to decide whether or not any person shall
be licensed to deal or traffic in spiritRouS,
malt or Intoxicating liquors or drinks, as a
beverage, in the City of Lancaster, WiScon-
sin, will be held at the same time and place
as the regular city election, viz: Tuesday,
April 7th., A. D., 1914. at the regular polling
places in the City Hall for the respective
wards.
Dated March 10th. A. D. 1914.
JOHN M. STONE,
(SeaD City Clerk.