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The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-12-10
CHAPTER Ix-contInusd.

Conscious OF the song, Mary remem-
bered the lamb stew that she had left
cooking on the kitchen fire. Dan had
dways loved lamb stew; that is, her
amb stew. She remembered how
heartily he always ate OF 1t. how he
never failed to pass his plate for a
second helping" and how he used
% look up at her and say:
This Is tapping good, Mary. /
.hink will have bit more"
Just as II he needed any urgingl
Mary found her thoughts growing
very tender when she suddenly re-
membered that tonight she must sit
down alone at the table. that instead
Of two she would only serve one plate
full OF that stew Her heart contracted
with pathetic, futile longing for
things as they used to be-" and grew
bitter as she remembered conditions
as they were. Che sat with her face
pillowed on her arms. SO absorbed In
her unhappy reflections that she didn't
hear the door open. didn't hear step
until someone leaned over and kissed
her tenderly on the faded cheek that
Dan used to pat so lovingly and declare
was loyelier than their garden roses.
"Oh. Robl" Mary exclaimed, start
ing up in glad surprise. Il didn't hear
you drive up"
Il didn't" Bob laughed, good
naturedly MY car is stranded two
blocks back" and he threw his linen
iuster on the sofa as Mary fastened
n her fond little way to take his hand
md hover about him.
TITS strange how near town this
place seems to be-" Bob ratified on.
When we lived here before 1t was
clear out In the country, but with
4 motor car it's right next door to
own"
We'll. aunty," and he stretched
out in an easy chair, II sup
pose it's like heaven to you to get
back here to the old home you lived
n so many years?"
Yes" Mary agreed, rather indIfrer-
emily.
Amy OF the old neighbors left. I'd
Ike to see them-some OF EN-"
Il never noticed before how many
questions old neighbors could ask.
tob,' Mary sighed, as she recounted
he curious visits OF her old friends.
who had inquired anxiously and re-
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-12-10

by the sound of the doorbell and a
moment later Merritt opened the door
without ceremony.
WE'LL" Hayes was far from cor
dial.
Il beg your pardon for entering SO
abruptly" Merritt was the same old
laxative. suave, good-fellow. I'm-your-
| friend-Merritt, but was bound to see
Mrs. Slade. I'm for the Slade family
but I'm for all the Slade family. SO 1
hope you won't make a stranger of
\ me-"
Mary was politely Indifferent and
Hayes, with back turned, was tapping
his foot uneasily on the floor Alto
gether not the warmest welcome a
man ever received.
This man is likely to publish any,
thing you may say, auntie," Hayes
warned over his shoulder.
"Oh, come now, Hayes" objected
merritt I'm here on a perfectly
friendly visit. l well remember this
little place." and he looked about 'T
stopped here some years ago and Mr..
Slade brought us a drink of water.
Slade was in his shirtsleeves. I re-
member. Big man, Sladei" and he
eyed Mrs. Slade inquiringly. big
mani" he exclaimed again as Mary
remained silent. her features giving
no clew to her feelings.
Well. my wife has gone off to Eu-
rope on long-extended tour" Mer-
rltt was determined to make converse
tion II he had to do it alone. sI'm
quite alone. In fact, we're in the same
boat-alone."
I'm not" Hayes burst forth.
Thank God, I've got my troubles. but
m not married, SO I'm not quite
alone"
Merritt laughed good-naturedlv glad
at any kind of response.
Pardon me, Hayes" he cleared his
throat nervously. 'Pd like to talk with
Mrs. Slade"
Oh, all right" and with his hands
thrust into his pockets. Hayes strolled
leisurely into the kitchen.
My dear little woman" Merritt ba-
gan In his most engaging manner as
soon as Hayes had LETT the room "you
nave my deepest sympathy and most
profound respect. Your position a.
touching. If you'll excuse me for saw
ing IT, can see your side OF 1t. too.
NOW the point is this: A week ago
Wnen you called at the senator's house
oiade had Just said you were. going
East TO live permanently. | must saw
very Few women-very few-would do
as much for man. For instance. Mrs
merritt, l know, wouldn't l needn't
tell you that the whole community win
admire you for your reserved dignity
II you go, Mrs. Slade."
I'm rot going" Mary's voice was
ominously quiet
you're going to oppose the d.
vorce?"
Yes" came the soft answer.
tro BE cONTINUED)
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-12-10

New York-Denmark's export and
import trade with Germany which has
been partially destroyed by the war
will be turned to the United States,
according to Eigel Hallager, mer-
chant Of Copenhagen. who arrived here
on the steamship Frederick VIII.
Mr.. Hallsger said he came to this
country for the purpose Of making ex-
tensive purchases Of goods for export
and TO find market for gloves. S.
600, 600 worth Of which Germany an
nualiy purchased in Denmark prior to
the war.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-12-10
FINAL OBJECT SOON AS
POSSIBLE" JAPAN'S AIM

1okio-The opening Of the diet Mon.
day was a brilliant function. The
chamber was crowded. Emperor Yo.
shihitio's address dealt In part with
the war and requested the diet 10 pass
The Legislation requested by the gov
eminent IL am happy to announce. -
the emperor said. that the friend.
ship OF the empire with treaty powers
Is growing IN cordislity and that the
alliance with Great Britain and the en-
tentes with France and Russia have
been eefnentsd In the present critical
stage BY stronger bonds Of amlty.
Our army and navy have crushed the
enemy In cooperation with our allies
and peace In the Orient is gradually
being restored But the great war
10 not yet ended We rely on the 10y
atty and brsyely Of our subjects. We
wish 10 sttsln the final object as
quickly a. possible
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-12-10
VOTE BIG war FUND
Over Billion Dollars Is Allowed by
German Rtlchstag.
Satisfaction and Peace Are Aim
Of Germany Ausfrians and
Turks Highly Praised.

Berlin, via Amsterdam to London
With only one dissenting vote, that Of
Herr Liebknecht. the reichstag voted 8
new war credit Of 5000, 900, 900 marks
(sl. $50. 900. 00o).
The president Of the chamber at the
opening Of the sitting dwelt In q
speech on the unity and patriotism of
the German people and commented ap-
precistitvley on the large number Of
the members Of the reichstag who are
now serving the country at the front.
In his expression Of progress Of the
war the president said:
Japan Joined our enemies from a
desire to seize AZ booty the monument
to German culture In the Far East.
On the other hand, we have found an
ally In Turkey, as all the Moslem peo-
pie wish TO throw off the British yoke
and shstter the foundations Of Great
Britian's colonial power. Under the
banner of our army and our fleet. we
will continue"
The imperial chancellor, DR.. Won
Bethmann-Hollweg. attended the SEES
sion dressed In the gray service uni
form Of general. All the secretaries
OF state and Prussian ministers also
were present. Many of the members
Of the chamber were In uniform ard
wore iron crosses.
In an address to the members of the
chamber, DR.. Won Bethmann- Hollweg
said:
The emperor Is absent with the
army. but he has charged me to trans
NIT his best wishes and cordial greet
ing to the German house of represent
tstives. with whom he knows he ia
united until death In stress of danger
In common concert for the veal of the
fatherland.
"0ur first thoughts 20 to the emper-
Or and the army and navy, who are
lighting for the honor and greatness of
he empire. Full of pride and with
inshakesble confidence we look on
hem and our Austro- Hungarian com
AIDES in arms. who are firmly united TO
rs. to fight and to win great battles
With brilliant bravery.
Our latest ally in the war forced
IN us is the Ottoman empire, which
we'll knows that II the German empire
we're destroyed II, too, would lose its
rational right to arrange it's own des-
my. As our enemies have formed a
powerful coalition against us they
will. hope, find that the arm of our
rave allies reaches the weak spots in
heir world positions.
The imperial chancellor said that
inee the reichstag had expressed the
irm resolution Of the whole people to
undertake. the war, great deeds had
'een accomplished and the incompar-
bile gallantry of the German troops
lad carried the war into the enemies
ountries.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-12-10
Purchase Loan Ffoafed.

New York-The banking house of
Kuhn. Loeb 4 Co. and the National
City bank announced the joint pur-
chase of IS, 600, 600 worth of two-year
six per cent Swedish treasury notes,
which win be publicly offered at par
and accrued interest The proceeds of
the loan, which is the first to be nego-
tiated in the United States by neu-
trsl European nation since the begin
ming Of the war, will be used to buy
various commodities" in this country.
The loan was regarded as the fore
runner Of other loans.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-12-10

peatedly for Mr.. Slade. how he was
getting on. and when he would be
down. and a dozen other questions in
the phrsseology Of people who, as old
friends. take the liberty OF coming as
near as possible to demanding that
you unburden your soul TO them on
the spot You'll kind of have 10
dodge EN-. Bob. don't know when
I've lied so. What do you think OF
man who forces a woman to Lief"
Well" Hayes hated the old subject
hated the thought OF Mary dwelling
continually on her unhappiness
Didn't they know about Slade?'' and
he began to toy with the spools Of
thread that Mary had been using for
the inevitable sewing that had so an
noyed her husband.
Either they don't know or thew
want to find out more than thew al
ready know" Mary answered. wearilv
so l sit here lying and lying"
You intend to stick it out and stav
here7"
Yes" Mary answered with a quiet
determination.
Well. he can't call this desertion. ~
Hayes went on you own this house
together. It's your home as well as
his"
Yes, agreed Mary. but it's awful
nsnting my husband. What's the mat
Ter with you. Bob7 You used to tell
me a lot about Miss Strickland. and
lately you-have you had any troubled"
she asked, kindly. forgetting her own
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-12-10

1 Hayes 20 feign surprise, for, although
| he knew the situation, he had been
confident that such a thought had
never entered Mary SHADES pure-mind-
ed thoughts.
The pent-up emotion of days broke.
and Mary sank sobbing into chair.
burying her face In her hands. With
the expression of the thought that
heretofore she had never admitted
even to herself, her self-control van
ished and she cried out desperately:
well, what do you think he wanted
that divorce for so suddenly"
People usually do get divorced
when they can't get on. don't they7"
Hayes was willing to lie to shield her
from the knowledge that he knew
would be the bitterest part of all the
wormwood that she had already tasted
Sometimes l wonder" Mary con-
tinued, renectively, sometimes I'm
almost positive that-Nol slade isn't
that sort of man My husband isn't
that sort of man, Rob-"
mo, Of course he isn't"
You didn't know what / was going
to say" she objected
Yes. did About women"
HE never noticed any other WON
an" she told herself positively
NO" Hayes agreed
you haven't heard Of anything like
that, have your" she questioned.
mo. no. haven't" Hayes was find
ing the cross-examination extremely
trying, convinced as he was that Mary
L -
Katherine at any cost. IF there were
anything, you'd hear 1t. Don't worry"
Robert" and she looked at him In
tenty. Would you tell me If"
NO. ! would notl" asserted Ha,'es
vigorously. Haven't you got enoigh
trouble now7"
But, Robert, you are my friend
aren't you? You ought to-"
He was saved from any further
questions along that unwelcome line
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-12-10

London-The following account OF
the wounds sustained by Robert I.or-
s'ne. the aetor-sviator. recently. while
nshung at the front, has been re-
eeived from military surgeon:
One Of my latest patients is the
svistor-sctor Lorraine. He was on,
making sketch of the enemy,s posi-.
tion- when shrspnel bullet hit him
below the shoulder blade, trsyersed !
lung and came out below the coils,
hone n front He was in bad condi.
tion when be entered the hospital. bat
j. doing well now"
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-12-10
Sea Precautions Spread.

London-It is the intention Of the
government to take more stringent
measures to hinder the operations of
mine laying and other hostile craft in
the English Channel, according to a
notice issued here. This notice says
that after December 10, within a spe-
Gifted area of the channel, all light
ships. buoys and signal lights are
likely to be withdrawn or shifted.
Advice is given merchant vessels that
navigation within this area will be
exceedingly dangerous" without the
aid of responsible pilots.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-12-10
Edison Denounced His Act

New York-In papers on file in the
United States District court. Thomas
A Edison, the inventor, says that he
no longer has any faith in the neural
gia remedy which he invented in 1879.
On the strength Of his admission made
in an equity suit, Judge Rose, in the
District court, enjoined the Continental
Chemical company from using Edison s
picture in advertisement Of the prep
aration which the company says is the
old Edison mixture. The company is
also prevented from selling the drug I'M
der the name of ''Edison's Polyform. :"
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-12-10

Washington. ID. C.--Thst one yea,
Of the war In Europe will add $500.
600, 900 to the foreign commerce Of
tho United States is the estimate Of
Edward 4. Pratt. chief Of the bureas
OF foreign and domestic commerce.
Mr.. Pratt has just eomplsted = study
OF the reports Of American consuls and
commercial Representatives abroad. OF
agents Of his bureau In this country,
and Of the new orders for American
manufacturers and products reported
Ia commercial periodicals..
II the ratio Of increase recorded
since August, when the war began, Is
maintained until next August, he ssti-
mates that now orders placed on the
books Of American firms will total
$500. 900, 900.
A. specific data upon which TO base
his estimates, Mr.. Pratt has the report
OF J. hsssel. special commercial
agent, POW on route to South America
TO study tho machine tool market there
and prepare review OF tho needs OF
South American countries, which will
BE- made available to American manu-
fscturers. In preparation for his trip
he visited virtually every large manu-
featuring plant in the United States
and estimated that the machine tool
manufacturing companies klone have
from $4,000. 900 to SIS, 900. 900 In
new orders from European countries
now on their books. One big plant. he
said, has enough work 10 keep Il in
full operation "a hours a day for the
next two years. Several concerns
already arc preparing TO increase their
facilities to meet the larger demands
arising from the war.
The hrst country among the beliiR.
ercnts TO seek the American machine
TOOL supply WAS Russia. Almost i'm
after war was declared or
iers from Russian houses were re-
seived for lsthes and machines OF ali
<inds OF = similar nature. That de-
nand has been growing steadily, pre-
'umably because OF the fact that the
war had excluded Russia from her
Usual source Of supply In Germany.
England and France now have Joined
N seeking American tools, and IL is
ndicsted that the present supply can
'ot meet the demands. OF course.
'roblems OF delivery still have to DO
net, but the business Ia Of the most
'sluable type, since orders are as a
uie accompanied by cash.
In reaching bis estimate on tho esti-
mated grand total. Mr.. Pratt took into
the enormous Increase In
luropesn-bound food supplies noted In
september and October. Details of
hs November foreign commerce ars
,ot available yet. beyond the estimate
hat trade balance In favor of the
United States Of approximately $40
90. 600 will DO shown. Department
fiieials are aware. however. that the
Increase In food shipments has con-
inucd and that manufactured arti-
les are beginning to move across the
Itlantic In cOnsidorabl. vol,,,,a
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-12-10

London-Reuter's Athens eorrespon-
dent tslegraphs that Premier venize-
los was visited Monday by Chalib Bey
with reference TO reported persecution
OF orseks In Turkey and proposed
search Of the Greek legation at Con.
stantinopie on the prctext that wire
less telegraph station is concealed
there. The correspondent says il il
understood Premier Venizelos declared
In vigorous terms that such conduct
by the Turkish authorities would pre-
vent the resumption of friendly rels-
lions between the two countries.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-12-10
Relief Buying IL Heapv.

Minneapolis. Minn.-Tho New York
branch Of the Belgian Relief Fund as
ISOLATION has bought so, 900 barrels
OF Hour In Minneapolis. When Mad
anne Lalla Vandervelds. wife Of the
Belgian foreign minister. who recent
y spoke in the Twin Cities. was leav-
ing for the East she told members OF
the Minnesota branch Of the Belgium
Relief Fund association she was so In
vorsbly impressed with the idea of
turning all the money collected here
into -four that she would recommend
that other money be likewise invested.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-12-10
SYNOPSIS.

Daniel Glade suddenly advances from a
oenniless miner to a millionaire. He Ii
state. His simple. home-loving wife fails
70 rise to the new conditions. Siade meets
katherine. daughter Of Senator Strick-
and and sees In her all that Mary is
not. He separates from his wife and takes
rooms at his club. Editor Merritt who
mas been attacking slade, is won over to
me latter's support because he cannot
otnerw1ss supply the money demanded for
European trip for Mrs. Merritt. Kath-
crime agrees TO marry Slade when he Is
Tree. Bob Hayes. In love with Katherine
has stormy session with her over her
4 up with sladc appears at strickland's
mouse during political conference.
5lade Informs her that separation is final.
Mary declares that she Will fight a d.
vorce. She returns to the little cottage
Where they starred out In married life.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-12-10

New fork-The East and West bu-
reau made public the following cable
dispatch which il received from Toxic
The Japanese government has recent
y appointed several special commits
sioners to Chins. India. Asiatic Rus
sra, the South Sea Islands. Autralia,
me United States and Canada Their
mission i 70 make careful inspection
Of the effect Of the present war on the
world trade and to extend foreign
markets for Japanese goods. The
commissioners soon will start for their
destinations. .
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-12-10
Sixty Third Congress
Again in Session

Washington. ID. Cat noon Mon
day convened the third session Of the
Sixty-third congress. for which mem
oers OF both houses tlocked to Wash
ington. ending their holiday recess Of
six weeks.
Democratic leaders in informal con-
terences before the opening Of the SEES
sion. which Is destined to be devoted
chiefly to appropriation measures. have
been unanimous In expressing the hope
that the legislative program OF me-
eessities could be concluded by March
next. when tho present congress au-
tomatieslly will end.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-12-10

rniladelphia. July 2. 177s. to June 80
i'eS' Princeton, N. j., June 80. 17ss
~ Novemoer 20, 1873; Annapolis, Nd.
Tosemoer 2s. 1888, to November 90
90 0t; trenton. N. j.. from November
90 1854 to January. 1885; New York
January II. 1855. to 1890.
1nen the seat of government was
removed to Philadelphia, where II re-
:. .alned until 1900. since which tina
" mas been In Washington
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-12-10
Flour Sent to Beroians

Washington. d. C--Forty thousand
dollars worth Of -four for the starv
ing Belgians was purchased Saturday
by the Belgian relief committee. This
sum represents part Of the eontribu-
tion received by the central committee
from nearly every state.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-12-10

London-Princes Joachim and Oscar.
sons Of the German emperor, saved
themselves from imminent danger of
death or capture in the recent battles
of the Wharf.-The and Vistula rivers in
Russian Poland by taking flight in an
aeroplane, according to advices from
Petrograd.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-12-10

Rome-The government has present.
ed to parliament financial measures
which would increase the revenue 3d.
600, 900 francs (Sl0, 900, 000) yearly.
The government has purchased mill
lion tons Of wheat from Argentina.
Five steamers have been chartered to
transport the first shipment.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-12-10
GERMANS GET LODI
4atM RBsIM Fatess Taken
hlt0 Weeks Battle.


Berlin. via London-~lt ID officially
announced that tho Germans occupied
Lodz Sunday.
i>ods IL = fortress Of the second
cIsns. but was ono Of Russia's main
points Of defense in Poland, ranking
with Warsaw.
PssroxrHd - The Novos vrsmya's
correspondent at the front. In dis
pstch 10 his pspar. tails Of the bonn
bardmsnt Of LODI.
The Smelling Of LODI began week
ego" The Dispatch says. and grew
heavier and heavier until the shells
we're landing In the town At five-mInute
Intervals, setting many fires.
From the battlefield the town APP
psarsd enveloped IN flames. Wednes-
day the Germans attempted 10 storm
The city. but we're driven back by the
Russian bsyopsts.
Tbs town IL In = pitisblc state.
The inhabitants ara scsntily provided
with food and there Il no employment,
- The factories have long since been
eiosed- There has been no regular
communication with tho outside world
The past two month";"
Lodx. = city Of ais. 604 population.
u the chief manufacturing center of
Russian Poland. II has numerous tex
tie miIls. the majority Of them for
ths manufacture Of cotton goods. In
addition Il has -four mills. dyeing es-
Establishments, briekysrds. machinery
plants and brswerics. The population
y made up Of Poles. Germans and
Jews.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-12-10
City to Buy No Nuds..

Chicago = The nude ia art viii re-
ce1ve no encouragement from the new
Chicago Art commission appointed to
spend a city appropriation in the pur-
chase OF works by local artists. accord
ing TO an announcement J1s. made
here Aembe<s Of the commission
agreed that the taxpayers would Be
horrfhsd If city money were spent for
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-12-10
DCLOSS TO KAISER
hany Enhappcd Troops, However,
Dodge Russian Forces.


London Experts estimate that the
Germans lost two thirds Of their army
In Poland In the recent fighting in the
region between the Wharf.-The and vistula
rivers, says dispatch from Petrograd
to the Morning Post.
The message refers to the DELAY in
the arrival Of Russian reinforcements.
which enabled the Germans to break
through the surrounding ring, and
adds:
AS 1t was, large number of Ger
mans got out of tho trap, and the sub
sequent fighting has been a curious
tactical spectacle, with the Russians
and Germans in alternate strips cover
Ing considerable area.
THE Germans have alternated fur-
ious attacks with retreat fighting, and
the information vouchsafed is INSULT
cient to show how final success can be
obtained. +"
Berlin--Although no news has been
received Of the operations in the vicin-
ity OF Lowica, it Is assumed that the
Germans attempt to flank the Russian
right is continuing, according to re-
port issued by the military headquar-
tiers.
The value Of this movement, II sue
cessful, would consist in forcing the
Russians southwark away from the
route to Warsaw and toward the rear
OF their main army. Much depends
on the progress of the Germans and
Austrians facing the enemy's center
and left flank. SO far they have
maintained their position and repulsed
all attacks, but whether they have
been able to advance is not yet known.
The fact that the Russians have lost
100, 900 prisoners and many guns, the
latter Of which cannot easily be re-
placed, Is considered by critics here as
bound to weaken them seriously.