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Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1914-12-04

strange combat last? The strain was
terrible. He slept but little during
the nights, for his Ears were always
waiting for sounds. He had cast
the chest into the sea, and it would
take a dozen expert divers to locate
it. And now, atop of all these wor-
ries, the child must fall In love with
the first conner, 1t was h~eartbreak-
ing. Norton, so far as he had learned,
was cool and brave, honest and reli-
able in a pinch; but as the husband
Of Stanley Hargreave's daughter, that
was altogether a different matter. And
he must devise some means of putting
a stop to it, but
But he was saved that trouble.
Mongoose and cobra. that was the
game being played; the cunning of
the one against the deadly venom of
the other. If he forced matters he
would only lay himself open to the
strike of the snake. He must have
patience. Gradually they were break
ing the organization. looping off a
branch here and there, but the peace
of the future depended upon getting
a grip on the spine of the cobra him
self.
The trick was simple. The count
ess had news: trust her for that. She
exhibited a cablegram, dated at Glib
%raltar, in which the British authori-
ties stated definitely that no such a
person as William Orts, aviator, had
arrived at Gibraltar. And then, as he
rose, she rose also and gently precip-
itated herself into his arms, just at
the moment Florence appeared in the
doorway.
Very simple, indeed. When a wom-
an falls toward a man there is moth
ing for him to do but extend his arms
to prevent her from falling. Outward
ly, however, to the eye which saw
only the picture and comprehended
not the cause, it had all the hallmarks
of an affectionate embrace.
Florence stood perfectly still for a
moment, then turned away.
Il beg your pardon" said the count
ess, but a sudden fainting spell seize
me. My heart is a bit weak"
Don't mention it." replied the gal
liant Norton. He was as innocent as
a babe as to what had really taken
place.
Florence went back home. She
wrote a brief note to Norton and in
closed the ring which she had secret
ly worn attached to a little chain
around her neck.
When Norton came the next day
she refused to see him. 1t was all
over. She never wished to e him
again.
HE says there has been some cruel
mistake said Jones.
Il saw him with the countess in his
arms. I do not see any cruel mis-
take in that. / saw him. Tell him SO.
And add that | never wish to see him
again"
Then she ran swiftly to her room
where she broke down and cried bit
terly and would not be comforted by
Susan.
In heavens name, what has hap
pened?s demanded the frantic lover
what has ~happened?"
The comedy of the whole affair lay
in the fact that neither of the two
suspected the countess, who %consoled
them both.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1914-12-04

trust you fully it was because / did
not care to drag you in too deep"
Deep? Norton thought Of Florence
and smiled inwardly. Could anybody
be In deeper than he was? Once it
was on the tip of his tongue to con-
fess his love for Florence, but the
gravity of Jones countenance was an
obstacle to such move; 1t did not in
vite it.
To be sure, Jones had no real au-
thority to say what Florence should or
should not do with her heart. Still,
from all points of view, it was better
to keep the affair under the ose till
there came a more propitious hour In
which to make the disclosure.
Love, in the midst of all these
alarms. Sharp, desperate regues on
one side. millions on the other, and
yet love could enter the scene Sc
renely, like an actor who had missed
his cue and came on too soon.
Oddly enough, there was no real
love-making such as you often read
about. A pressure of the hand, a
glance from the eye, there was seldom
anything more. Only once-that mem
orable day on the river road-had he
kissed her. No word of love had been
spoken on either side. In hat wild
moment all conventionalities had dis
appeared like smoke in the wind.
There had been neither past nor fu-
ture, only the. present in which they
knew that they loved. With her he
was happy, for he had no time to plan
over the future. Away from her he
saw the inevitable barriers providing
against the marriage between a poor
young man and a very rich young
woman A man who has any respect
for himself wants always to be on
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1914-12-04

] may not be an heiress after all. And
some day l shall marry him"
Jones bowed. This seemed to APP
pear final to him, and nothing more
was to be said.
Norton did not return to his rooms
till seven. He found the telephone
call and also a note in a handwriting
unfamiliar. He tore off the envelope
and found the contents to be from the
Countess Perigof.
Call at eight tonighl," he read. Il
have an important news story for you.
Tell no one, as l cannot be involved
in the case. Cordially, Olga, Countess
Perigoff."
Rumph. Norton twiddled the note
in his fingers and at length rolled it
into a ball and threw it into the waste
basket. He, too, made a mistake; he
should have kept hat note. He
dressed, dined, and hurried off to the
apartments of the countess.
He arrived ten minutes before Flor
ence and Susan.
And Jones did some rapid telephon-
ing.
How long, how long," the butler
murmured. How long would this
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1914-12-04

The old bird was acting strangely.
and Mr.. Campbell imagined hat she
was looking longingly at the young
swallows which he carried. He walked
toward the henhouse, and the big bird
kept close. Finally he put the little
swallows in a nest, and Immediately,
with a happy cluck, the old hen took
possession.
Fol five days she cared for the
baby swallows. Every day hundreds
of visitors came to see the strange
sight. Summer people drove miles to
see the hen feed the baby birds and
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1914-12-04


Stanley H~argreave.. millionaire, after a
miraculous escape from the den of the
gang OF brilliant thieves, known as the
slack lives the life of a re-
Sluse for eighteen wears. Hargreave acct
dentally meets Braine. leader of the Black
Hundred. Knowing Braine win try to get
MIN he escapes from his own home by a
nailoon- Before escaping he writes a let
ter 70 the girls school, where eighteen
doorstep his baby daughter, Florence
Gray. That day Hargreave. also draws
one million dollars from the bank. but it
Is reported that this dropped into the sea
when the balloo ne escaped in was pune
tured. Florence arrives from the girls
school. Countess Olga, Braine's compan-
Ion. visits her and claims to be a relative.
TWO bogus detectives call. but their plot
s loied by Norton, a newspaper man.
by pribing the captain of the Orient Nor
ton lays a trap for Braine and his gang.
i~rafne's good luck. After failing in their
first attempt the Black Hundred trap
Florence. They ask her for money. but
she escapes. again foiling them. Norton
and the countess call on Florence the
next day, once more safe at home. The
VISITORS having gone. Jones removes q
section Of flooring. and from a cavity
takesla box. Pursued by members Of
the Black Hundred. he PUSHES to the
water front and succeeds in dropping the
box into the sea. Braine conceives the
FLORENCE Is Invited. Jones and Norton
both go along and are fortunately on
Rand to save Florence from being inn
prisoned In the country house to which
she is lured. Braine plans to capture
florence while she Is horseback riding.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1914-12-04

! shall lever marry again. Men are
gay deceivers: they always have been
and always will be. Perhaps I'm a bit
wicked: but / rather like to prove my
theory that all men are weak. II l
had a daughter I'd rather have her be
an old mans darling than a young
mans drudge. l distrust every man
know. I came to ask you and Susan
to go TO the opera with me tonight.
You will come to my apartments first.
You will Gomez"
ITO be sure we will"
Simple little fool" thought the
Russian on the way home. She shall
see"
Il believe the countess is engaged
to be married" said Florence to
Jones.
Indeed, miss ?"
Yes. / couldn't get anything def
mite out of her. but she had a beauti-
full ring on her finger. She wants
Susan and me to go to the opera with
her tonight. Will that be all right"
Jones gazed ~abstractedly at the rug.
Whenever a problem bothered him he
seemed to find the so 'ution in the deli
cate patterns of the Persian rugs. FL
nally he nodded. II see no reason
why you should not go. Only, watch
OUT
Jones. there is one thing that will
make me brave and happy. VIII you
tell me if you are in direct commu-
nication with my father?"
Eyes, Miss Florence he answered
promptly. "But do not breathe this
to a single soul. neither Susan nor
Norton"
Il promise that. But, ah! hasten
the day when he can come to me
without fear"
That is my wish ALSO"
You need not call me miss. Why
should you?"
"It might not be wise to have any
n hear me call you thus Familiarity"
he objected gravely.
please yourself about that. Now ]
must telephone Jim"
"Jim?" the butler murniured.
He caught the word which was not
intended for his ears. But for once
Jones had been startled out of him
self.
us 1t wrong for me to call Mr.. Nor
ton Jim" she asked with a bit of
banter.
at is not considered quite the prop
er thing, Miss Florence, to call a
young man by his first name unless
you are engaged to marry him, or
grew UP with him from childhood"
We'll. ~supposing I we're engaged to
him. haughtily.
That would be a very grave affair.
What have you to prove that he may
not wish to marry you for your
money!"
Why, Jones. you know that l
haven't a penny in the world I can
call my own! There is nothing to
prove, except your word, that I am
Stanley Hargreave's daughter
mo, there is nothing to prove that
you are his daughter. But hasn't it
eve occurred to you that there might
be a purpose back of this? Might it
not be of inestimable value that your
fathers enemies should be leN- in
doubt? Might It not be a means of
holding them on the leash? There is
proof, ample proof, my child; and
when the time comes these will be
shown you. But meantime put all
thought of marrying Mr.. Norton out
of your mind"
THAT I refuse to do quietly. 81
am at least mistress of my heart;
and no one shall dictate to me whom
| shall or shall not marry. | love Mr..
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1914-12-04
CHAPTER vn-continued.

M
Meantime Florence was walking her
mount slowly. For once the scenery
passed unobserved. She was deeply
~engrossed with thoughts. some Of
which were happy and some of which
were sad. II only her father could be
with her she would be the happiest
girl alive.
She was brought out of her revery
by the sight Of a man staggering along
the road ahead of her. Finally he
plunged UPON his face in the road Like
the tender hearted girl she was, she
stopped, ~dismounted, and ran to the
fallen man to give him aid She sud
denly found her wrists claspea in two
hands like iron. The man rose to his
feet, smiling evilly. She struggled
wildly but futilely.
Better be sensible he said. II am
stronger than you are. And l don't
wish to hurt you. Walk on ahead of
me. II will be utterly useless to
scream or cry out. You can see for
yourself that we are in a deserted part
Of the road. If you win promise to act
sensibly shant lay a hand on you. Do
you see that hut yonder, near the fork
N the road? Well stop there. Now,
marchir
She dropped her handkerchief, later
her bracelet. and finally her crop, in
hope that these slight clues might
bring her help She knew that Jones
would hear Of the fire, and, finding that
she had not returned with the riding
master. would Immediately start out in
pursuit. She a beginning to grow
very fond Of Jones, who never spoke
Unless spoken to. who was always at
hand. faithful and loyal.
From afar came the low rumble OF a
motor She wondered il her captor
heard it. He did, but his ears tricked
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1914-12-04
Spread False Tale.

II. The Watch at the Sepulcher,
Matt. 27:62-66 and 2a:11-15. Evident
ly the manner of his death and his re-
ported prophecies as to the resurrec-
ton made an impression upon the enc
mics of Jesus. This guard is an ex-
preston of the ultimate antagonism
of the priests and rulers. AS this. the
morn of the first day of the week, ap-
preached the guard saw the vision OF
the angel and in its presence became
as dead men. Vixen later they had re-
covered they FASTENED into the city
and reported to the priests the fact OF
the coming of the angel and that the
stone, upon which the seal rested. had
been removed. Bribed, they spread
abroad the tale that the disciples had
stolen his body. The faiseness of
such a tale is evidenced by the fact
that the rankest infidel has not the
temerity to make such a claim today.
The later lives of these same disciples,
their heroism and their m~artyrdom. is
evidence of the a%bsurdity of claiming
any such act on their part.
The resurrection, as Paul afirms, is
the declaration that Jesus is the Son
of God. 1t is a ~yindication nj his
supremacy and Of the supremacy OF
the spiritual over the natural. We do
well to emphasize his bii-h. and to
dwell much upon his death, yet both
of these have no essential value apart
from the resurrection. Apart from
this and the cross is no more teRn
the tragic and awe-inspiriag end OF a
life that failed. Connecting the cross
with this demands that every thcueht-
full man should study 1t carefully. The
resurrection demonstrates that he
finished the work OF redemption.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1914-12-04

Worthy of the pages of Dumas and
Balsac and Hugo, if true! Also of
Shakespeare and Sienkiewicz and Null
bach, in order that the genius of no
nation may be ignored. Did not Fal-
staff stand off with his redoubtable
sword the IL in buckram? Was not
that other prince Of braggarts as well
as of fighters, Pan Zagloba, mightiest
in his cups? Shall Vende alone claim
a Gauvain to dispense a column with
a c%orporal's guard? And, if memory
remains true, was there not a certain
captain of Koepenick, s~elf-brevetted,
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1914-12-04

ported from the French invasion in
Alsace. A fortified outpost was taken,
lost and taken again. At the final sor-
tie OF the invaders one lone French
man advanced to announce that he
was already in full possession. When
asked how it happened, he told how
the enemy had become aware that he
was present and how by various sub
terfuges known at least to romance
he had converted himself into a host.
This caused them to remain on the
defensive, as good soldiers do in the
presence of superior numbers.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1914-12-04

who demanded the keys of garrisons
in the kaiser's own domains and got
away with it?
1t may be well that war at it's worst
is not equal to quenching these IRE
p~ressibles. Their antics illumine the
dark canvas of battle as a single ray
of light thrown on the somber back
ground of lowering clouds. Some
where between the laureled conqueror
and that worthy who cried: "Me and
Sally killed the bar" lie the bold spir-
its that capture redoubts single-hand-
ed. They are the peculiar possession
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1914-12-04
"Let us Do II Ourselves

Once the philanthropist, set up a
drinking fountain; now there is good
city water laid On everywhere. In
olden times kind-hearted people pro-
vided ragged schools for the waits
of the alleys; now there are public
schools for all. Once the benevolent
created funds to provide meals for in
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1914-12-04
Women's Love Genuine.

The reason they did not expect to
see a risen Jesus was in their failure
to listen to and t o ponder CT his
words. The men also failed to com
prehend the note of his resurrection
which he SO frequently sounded. In
deed, the report of these same women
is by these men considered "as idle
tales" Luke 24:11. The women ap-
pear in a better light than the men in
this story. The women, especially
Mary Magdalene, loved much because
he had done so much for them. The
extent and the genuineness of their
affection is found in that they went to
the tomb to serve Jesus when appar-
emily hope had fed and faith was
blighted, I Cor. 1853 r. ". Their visit
was the fuliIlment of their ministry
of love. yet it reveals the darkness OF
their minds. This was common to all
of his followers as we have already in
Dictated.
Approaching the tomb they are con
fronted by a new difficulty-"Who
shall roll away the stone" The words
of verse four are significant-"Look-
ing up, they see that the stone is rolled
back Am. r. V. This undoubtedly
refers to the situation of the tomb and
their approach thereto, yet the fact
remains that looking up" most of our
difficulties are removed. Let us be
constantly looking unto him" 1t has
49,, k1ok Cnd rnIIad q ~ u
the stone, not that Jesus might get out,
but rather that the women might get
in. Mary found two angels sitting,
one at the head and one at the foot
where the body had lain. John POLL,
u, and the two disciples to whom she
reported found the linen cloth and the
napkin and believed" John 20:2-9
The women were overwhelmed with
perplexity and, like Peter and John
knew not the Scripture that he must
rise again from the dead" The an
gelic message, He is risen; he Is not
here was the sounding forth of a
message as great and as glorious as
that sounded by the angels son the
night of his birth, To add impression
to the message, they are hidden tc
behold the place where they laid
bin" ". 6.
Such experience and such knowledge
entails a definite burden of responst
biity. therefore the logical message
and command of verse seven. This is
also in accord with the Savior's last
earthly message, Mark 1918; Matt
2S:1S-20. 1t is natural for us to lin
ger in silent meditation at the place
Of our greatest revelation OF of oul
deepest soul experiences. but these
women are urged to "go quickly
The message of salvation is zoe i'm
portant to brook any delay, and the
kings business requireth haste
There is a tender touch in Marks rec
ord of the ailusioH to Peter in particu
lar when we recall that Mark re
seived his gospel chiefly from that
source. 1t adds light to that dark pic
lure we saw in the palace of the higf
/ priest when Peter 80 m%iserably failed
What a blessed privilege is entrusted
TO these women, to proclaim to the sor
sowing, hopeless disciples a risen Lord
and to a backslider that this riser
one belonged to him as much as tt
any of the others. Such an experience
and such a message filed the womer
with awe, and they fled" to the dis
cfples and on the way they said moth
ing to anyone, for they were afraid,
v. 8 r. v.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1914-12-04
Topic for Letter Writing.

Who of us, on sitting down to write
a letter, when many things had been
in thought to write, has not feat a
sudden dearth of topics? Why not
keep marked envelopes and cards for
regular correspondents? While busy
about your Homework, you think of
something you wish to write. Make a
note of it on a card and slip 1t into its
special envelope. Then when you sit
down to write the letter you save time
and thought, and your letters are far
more satisfactory TO your friends.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1914-12-04
HEN NURSES BABY SWALLOWS
In unmistakabIe Way She 6ess Right
to Care for the Unfortunate
Waits.

A nature freak has developed in the
little town Of Brookline. N. H., which
Tor FIVE days attracted wide attention,
according to the Boston Globe.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Campbell were
disturbed by peculiar sounds, which
seemed to come from the floor, After
much exploring, Mr.. Campbell traced
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1914-12-04
girls. So often a woman will dress

girls. So often a oma will dress
well and fix her hair becomingly be-
fore marriage, and seem to lose all
interest in her personal appearance
'afterward. A great many romances
lose the rose tint of love because of
sloppy kimonos and shapeless dinner
dresses and tight, knobby hair
curriers'. Divorces may result from a
great many causes, but l think that
perhaps half of them occur because
the wife fails to De attractive in the
privacy of her W home.-Christian
Herald.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1914-12-04

digent prisoners in the jails, but John
Howard induced the state to feed its
prisoners. Time was when the defec-
tives were cared for by charitable
u now the state provides for
these u~nfortunates. There will always
be opportunity for private philanthro-
DIV to render signal services; but a
democratic society with a proper spirit
Of independence will not allow itself
to form the bad habit of leaning upon
the large private donor, but will take
as it's maxim, Let us do it ourselves"
A. Ross, in the Atlantic.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1914-12-04

Richard rushed int the house after
his first day at school and seized the
funny page Of the paper, scanning it
With eager anticipation. Throwing it
sown, he exclaimed in utter disgust:
Gee, but that's a rotten SCHOOL,"
why Richard!" said the astonished
mcsner. why do you say that?"
well. I've been to it a whole day
and l amt learned to read yet"
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1914-12-04
with A c0RPoRAL's GUARD
singIe-Handed Victories of the Past
Seem to Have Been Duplicated
in Aisace.

Like the lineaments of a smiling
child peering around the corner of a
hideous false face, the grim mask of
war occasionally lowers to disclose for
a moment q fleeting glimpse Of cheer
fulness or even of comedy, says the
Washington Post.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1914-12-04

The death of Christ made a pro
found impression, Luke 29: AS, 49. Jo
seph, who had been a secret disciple
obtained the body and gave it burial,
Mark 15:42-47. In the lesson selected
Tor today We have, first. Marks record
OF the discovery of the resurrection
by the women, and, second, Matthews
record of how his enemies dealt with
that TACT.
l.. The Resurrection Morn, Mark
1918. The Sabbath ended at sun.
down and the shops were then opened.
Mary Magdalene then purchased
spices that they might anoint the dead
body OF Jesus. They may have paid
he tomb a visit late on Saturday, see
Matt. 2S:1 R. V. Starting the next
morn, while it was yet dark" John
2O:1. they came to the tomb to per-
form their last service of l-Atitude
and love. He had no need of this serv.
ice, Matt. 1921; 20:19; however. ii
was acceptable and they were reward
ed by receiving the first glimpse of
the risen Lord.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1914-12-04
cuddle them under her wings.

OUuuIO CH6H uHU6T u6T WIHSS,
The sixth day Mr.. Campbell went to
he poultry yard and found hat the
five days of constant attention had
proved too much and the baby swal-
lows were dead. Opinion is divided
as to whether the hen overfed the
f%edglings or il they died from too
much handling by curious visitors.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1914-12-04
Dissimilarity.

Marriage is a lottery" said the
ready-made philosopher.
81 shouldn't say that" commented
Miss Cayenne. In a lottery it's a com
paratively easy matter to tear up a
losing ticket and take another chance"
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1914-12-04

1~AN 49,
81 took your Com.
pound and have a fine,
strong baby. Mrs.
JOHN MITCHELL, Mas
sena, N. Y.
Lydia E. Pinkham'a
Vegetable Compound is q
wonderful medicine for
expectant mothers. -
Mrs. A. M. MYERS, Cor
donville, Mo.
81 highly recommend
Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound before
child birth, it has done so
much for me. Mrs. E.
M. DoERR, R. R. /, Con-
shohocken, Pa.
II took lydia E. Pink
Vegetable Com
to build up my
and have the
dearest baby girl in the
W orld."- Mrs. o
BLAKELEY, Imperial, Pa
"I praise the Com
pound whenever 1 have
q chance. II did so much
for me before my little
girl was born" Mrs.
E. w. SANDERS, Rowles-
burg. w. Va.
81 took your Com
pound before baby was
born and feel I owe my
life to it. ''--M Mrs. WINNIE
Winter Haven.
Florida
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1914-12-04

of no one nation, and their valorous
deeds may well serve to tighten the
hearts of those who know how to
fight in companies and brigades.