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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-04-07
,v month - smiled Mr.. Magee.


From what part Of Ireland do you
eome;" laughed the girl. She seemed
somewhat embarrassed by her moth
er's open admiration. well. setting
all blarney aside. such will be the
headlines. And when the last clew Is
exhausted and my press agent is the
same / come back to appear In new
play, a well known actress. OF such
ntppant things is Broadway reputa.
ton built"
I'VE all wish you success, I'm sure"
Mr.. Magee searched his memory in
vain for this actress name and
fame. The answer was simple. An
other fable was being spun from whole
cloth beneath the roof Of Baldpate inn.
1--WE have q New York paper here" he
went on, "but as yet there seems to be
no news of your sad disappearance"
Wouldn't 1t be the limit if they
didn't fall for it," queried the Older
woman.
"Fall for it" repeated Professor Boil
ton. not questioningly, but with the air
of scientist about to add new and
rare specimen to his alcohol jar.
"She means If they didn't accept my
disappearance as legitimate news" e1-
planned the girl. That would be very
disappointing. But surely there was
no harm in making the experiment"
They're clever lot, those newspa-
per guys" sneered Mr.. Bland, "in their
own opinion. But when you come
right down to It every one or EN- mas
a nice little collection Of gold bricks in
his closet. l guess you've got them
going. l hope So"
THANK you" smiled the girl. You
are very kind. You are here, l under
stand, because Of an unfortunate-er-
affair Of the heart"
Mr.. Bland smoothed back his black
oily hair from his forehead and smirk-
ed. "Oh. now"-he protested.
"Arabella," put in Mr.. Magee, "was
her name. The beauties Of history and
mythology hobbled into oblivion at
sight Of her"
"rm quick to forget" insisted Mr..
Bland.
"That does you no credit, I'm sure"
replied the girl severely. "And now.
mamma, I think we had better select
our rooms',-
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the stairs.

They went together TO the kitchen.
found pail and filed it with Icy wa
ter from the pump at the rear or the
inn. Inside once more. Mr.. Magee re
marked thoughtfully:
who would have guessed a week
ago that today would be climbing the
broad staircase OF Il summer hotel car.
rying pail Of water for lady fairT'
They passed on the landing.
There are more things in heaven
AMI earth. Horatio." smiled the girl.
than are dreamed Of. even by novel
lists" Mr.. Magee started. Had she
recognized him as the Magee Of light
fiction? Her face went suddenly grave.
She came closer Il can't help wop-
dering." she said, which side you
are on!'
which side OF what?' asked Magee.
why, Of this" she answered. wav-
ing her hand toward the office below.
Il don't understand" objected Mr.
Magee.
Lets not be silly" she replied.
you know what brought ME here. l
know what brought you. There are
three sides, and only one Is honest.
hope, so very much, that you are on
that side"
Upon my word"- began Magee.
"Will It interest you to know she
continued. II saw the big mayor OF
Reuton in the village this morning?
With him was his shadow, Lou Max.
Let's see-you had the first key, Mr..
Bland the second, the professor the
third and had the fourth. The mayor
has the fifth key. Of course. He'll be
here soon"
The mayor" gasped Mr. Magee.
Really, l haven't the slightest Idea
what you mean. I'm here to work.
VERY WELL" said the girl coldly, III
YOU wish it that way" They came to
the door Of II, and she took the pail
from Mr.. Magee's hand. Thanks"
".Where .are you going, my pretty
maid?" asked Magee, indicating the
pail.
"'"I'll see you at luncheon, sir'
she said" responded Miss Norton, and
the door OF II slammed shut.
Mr.. Magec returned to No. and
thoughtfully stirred the fire. The tan
Gle OF events bade fair to swamp him.
"The mayor Of Reuton." he unused.
"has the fifth key. What In the name
OF common sense is going on? It's too
much even for melodramatic me- He
leaned back in his chair. Anyhow, l
like her eyes," he said. And
shouldn't want to be quoted as disap-
proving OF her hair either I'm on her
side. whichever 1t may be-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-04-07
Spraying Not Individual Matter.

The question of spraying fruit trees is
not an Individual matter. No man has
the right to keep an old, diseased Or
chard to breed pests that will destroy
bis ueighbors' fruit, any more then he
has the right to keep vicious dog or
let his hogs roam adjoining cornhelds.
Au old, neglected orchard is menace to
the community. Legislation to compe!
spraying for pests has been discussed IN
several states. The idea Of having men
engage in the spraying business has been
advanced in Michigan. No laws will be
effective, however, until each owner
takes it upon himself to attend to bis
own property. II the renter cannot al
ford TO buy an outfit, there should be
one permanently on the place, and Its
proper use stipulated 10 the lease. In
cideutally, this is another reason for
longer leases.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-04-07

The Mayor Casts Shadow Before.
T0UICKLY the girl in the cordu-
NyI gee. She whispered. and her
tone was troubled:
Stand by me. I'm afraid I'll need
your help"
"Whats the matter?" inquired Ma,
gee.
II haven't much of any right here. l
guess. But I had to come"
"But your keyY
II fear my-my press agent-stole
It"
"Never mind" he said very gently;
"I'll see you through"
Quimby was standing over Mr..
Bland. How about yOu?" he asked.
"Call up Andy Rutter and ask about
me-" replied Bland in the tone of one
who prefers war to peace.
II work for Mr.. Bentley" said
ouimby. "Rutter hasn't any authori-
ty here. He isn't to be manager next
season, | understand. However. the
professor wants me to let you stay.
He says he'll be responsible" Mr..
Bland looked in open mouthed aston
ishment ut the unexpected sponsor
he had found And your" went OH
Quimby to the women.
Why began Miss Norton.
Absolutely all right" said Mr.. Ma
gee. They come from Hal Bentley,
like myself. He's put them in my
care. I'll answer for them" He saw
the girls eyes. They spoke her
thanks.
Mr.. Quimby shook his head as one
In a dream.
"All this Is beyond me-way be-
yond," he rrminated. "Pm going to
write all about 1t to Mr.. Bentley. ana
suppose got to let you stay till
hear from him. think he ought to
come up here If he can"
"The more the merrier." said Mr.
Magee, rejecting cheerfully that thu
Bentleys were in Florida at last &c
counts.
"Come, mamma" said Miss Norton
rising, lets go up and pick out
suit. There's one used to have
few years ago. You can see the her
mit's shack from the windows. b!
the way, Mr.. Magee, will you sent
Mr.. Peters up to us? He may be abl'
to help us get settled"
"Ahemr' muttered Mr.. Magee. Il
I'll have a talk with Peters. To b'
quite frank, anticipate trouble. Yo'
see, the hermit Of Baldpate doesn'
approve Of women
"The idiotw cried Mrs. Norton.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-04-07
An important Fact.

The Illinois College of Agriculture
calls attention to the following facts.
They have, or should have, an impor-
tant bearing on the mind of every enter
prisipg dairy farmer. Five of the lead.
mo H1lstein sales the present year show
that lO7 pure.bred cows without official
records sold for an average price OF S2SS
ner head. One hundred and seventy
one cows with no better breeding but
possessing official records of their per-
formance at the pail sold at the same
sales for an average price Of s465 per
head. In other words, the purchaser
was willing to pay SIT more for COWS
that had a record. Such facts carry
their own comment.
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fro BE CONTINUED
An Arab View OF New York.

An Arab who visited New York city
is said to have sent this letter home:
"People In America travel like rats
under the ground tmeaning the sub
wayl, and like squirrels In the air
(meanlng the elevated railways1, and
the buildings are so high that people
have to be put in square boxes and
pulled to the top BY heavy ropes
meaning the elevatorl. In the day
the sun furnishes the light the same
as in Morocco. At night the light is as
strong as the day. but people here 90
not seem to have much use for sleep.
rs the streets are just as crowded at
night as In the day."-Outlook.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-04-07

Those who know nothing about pou'-
try culture are apt to believe that they
can find fortune In 1t. At once they
invest large amount Of money, not
stopping to think that they have no e1'
perience. Is 1t any wonder that they
fail? There is a good living In poultry
culture for the careful man who will give
it the proper attention. Under any 9TH
or condition, the poultry will not even
nav their feed bill.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-04-07
Mis6k 1aila.

It was Roberts first visit to the zoo.
What do you think Of the animalsT
inquired Uncle Ben.
After critical inspection Of the ex.
hibit the boy replied:
81 think the kangaroo and tho ele-
phant should change tails."-Youngs-
town Telegram.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-04-07

Dairying gives man employ menI
every day In the year, 50 there is no rear
Of being out OF work. Hence all that re-
mains ia to make the business profitable.
When calves show the least sign OF
scours reduce the milk one-half and give
one raw egg In the milk each meal. THIS
has been proved success.
Succe ss lies not in keeping large
number Of Door or medium COWS, but 10
\ smaller herd Of good cows.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-04-07
Dairy Notes.

One of the surest and bost ways to
build up a ruu-out farm 10 to keep
GOOD herd of cows, and to put every
hound of manure back on the land.
Quite often farm is judged by the COWS
II suppOrts.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-04-07
That Held Him.

Wife-Henry. you need a rest. La
us 60 to Bongtong Springs. Hub
That place! Why, It's only At for wo-
men and fools. Wife-I know It Let's
70 there together.-Boston Transcript
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-04-07

Il guess II was you I nearu In the
kitchen. So you're going to cater to
this select few. are you? Believe me.
you can't get on the job any too soon
to suit me-"
Out Of a nearby door stepped the
black garbed figure Of Professor Thad.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-04-07

Don't forget to examine the straps
around the calves throats each day.
Some grow 80 fast that the strap be-
comes choking tight before we realize 1t.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-04-07
Akhletio.

II don't think" said an old lady.
''that bookkeeping is very sedadve
employment There must be 20 much
exercise In running up the columns"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-04-07

Study bit more. Not half OF Us
place stress enough on trying to get
POINTERS from other folks.
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Secrets.

A man can keep the secret Of anoth.
or better than his own. A woman, on
the contrary, keeps her own bettee
than that Of another.-LA BruyeeA
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-04-07

Lat the sunshine In ard at the same
time provide shade for both COWS and
calves.
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AMONG THE FARMERS.
sPsED TEE PLow."

on practical Agriculture! topics
= solicited. Address all Communication In
tended for this department 10 HENRY II.
HAMMOND. Agricultural EDITOR OXFORD Tenn.
ocrat. Par.s. Ne.
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CHAPTER VII.

Tho Mayor Casts Shadow Before.
T0UICKLY the girl in the cordu-
nAI roy suit leaned toward Mr.. Ma
NJ gee. She whispered, and her
" tone was troubled:
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-17
One Thousand Fire
Fighters Battling
With Fifty Blazes

WASHINGTON. Aug. 16-with 1000
forest fire fighters battling In the ma
tlonal forests of Montana and northern
Idaho-tOO on a single fire line, fifty un-
controlled fires burning and weather con-
ditions In the northwest from the plains
to the Pacific more threatening than at
any tinne since the great fires of 1910,
forest service officials here today acknowl-
edged that the situation was grave.
More than 1900 national forest fires
have been fought this season, OF which
about 1000 have been IN Montana and
Idaho. 800 or more in California and $50
in oregon and Washington. Those are
the regions OF greatest exposure, though
conditions are reported growing serious
In the Black Hills OF South Dakota and
parts OF Wyoming. Near Glacier park a
fire is burning which. though now be-
lieved TO be under control with a fire
line forty-four miles long, menaced the
destruction OF LOCO, 10000 feet OF green
timber. In northern California ons very
bad fire was recently fought for days
by force gathered from far and near by
the forest service. until 1000 men were
battling 20 keep the flames from the
towns OF Sisson and Castella. which were
In imminent danger
In oregon fire Is threatening the ma
uonal forest watershed on which the city
OF Portland depends for its water supply.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-17
CAN'T BE MADE TO
QUIT U. S. FOR WAR
America Has Made No Treaty with
Any Nation Providing for
Return Of Aliens.
MANY INQUIRIES ARE RECEIVED
Secretary Bryan says No Natural
iued Citizen of This Country Can
Ne Held Go Account for
Military Liability.

WASHINGTON. Avs. 1s.--In response
90 mhoy inquiries from foreign born
residents Of the United States IN all
parts Of the country. Secretary Bryan
announced today that the United States
Is not g party to any treaties under which
persons OF foreign parentage residing in
this country may be compelled 10 return
20 their country Of origin for military
service. nor is there any way in which
persons may be forced into foreign ann
les against their Wills as long as they
remain in the United States.
Tho inquiries came from persons who
have been paturalized and others who
have made declaration OF their inten-
tion TO bscome American citizens Some
from persons who have taken no steps
TOWARD American citizenship.
what q. y. Holds.
The United States holds" says Mr..
Yryans statement. that no naturallzed
citizen of this country can rightfully be
held TO account for military liability TO
his native land. accruing subsequent 60
immigration therefronI. but this principle
inay be contested By countries with which
the United States has not entered into
treaties Of naturalization. The latter
countries may hold that naturalization
of their citizens or subjects as citizens
OF other countries has no effect on their
original military obligation. or may deny
the right OF their citizens or subjects
to become naturalized citizens OF other
countries in the absence OF express con
sent or without the fulfilment OF mill
tNry obligations.
1T is important 20 observe that an
allen, who declares hts intention to be-
come citizen OF tho United States
does not at the time St making such
declaration. reuoinee allegiance 20 his
original sovereign, but merely declares
shat ne intends 10 DO so. Such person
does not, by his declaration Of intention.
aOqure the status OF a citizen OF the
United States
Must Seek such Data Abroad.
The department cannot undertake to
give authentic official Information either
in general as TO the requirements OF the
military service laws OF foreign coun-
tries and penalties provided therein for
evasion Of military service. or In particu-
lar. as to the status and present and
future liabilities of individuals under such
laws. Information OF this kind must be
obtained from officials OF the foreign
countries concerned.
''The United states has concluded
treaties OF naturalization with the fol-
lowing European countries: Austria
Hungary. Belgium. Denmark. the Ger
man states, Great Britain, Norway and
Sweden. Under these treaties the natur-
alization of persons concerned as citl-
zens OF the United States. and termina-
ton OF their former allegiance are recog-
nized with the reservation in most of
them. that such persons remain liable
TO trial and punishment IN their native
lands for offenses committed prior TO
immigration therefrom. including 1ffenses
OF evasion OF military duty
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-17
FOUR PERSONS HURT
AS AUTO IS WRECKED

CEDAR FALLS, Ia, Aug. is.-(specIai
Telekram.r-An automobile turned turtle
here yesterday whom running on a fine
streach OF road at fifty-mie speed and
pinned beneath the wreck the following
persons;
Mr.. and Mrs Tucker. on back seat; for
mer badly bruised with possible internal
injuries. latter with broken hip bone.
Mrs. Stock, their daughter. running the
car; conclusion OF the brain. stu uncon-
sciOus, will probably die.
Their companion, Miss Armstrong seri-
ously injured.
All are from Hansel. Ia, and were
en- route 20 Illinois for a visit
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-17
MATT GERlNG OBJECTS TO
RELIGION IN POLITICS

PLATTsMoUTH, Neb.. Aug. N-(spe-
cial. l.)-Matt Gering Is out with denial
OF the statement being circulated that he
is a member OF the Roman Catholic
church. while / am an admirer of
christlanity In all its forms and respect
the belief Of every citizen" he says. II
cannot help feeling shocked that religion
should be made 70 play any part in poll
tics. My family belong to the Episcopal
church and while am not a member.
am In a modest way a supporter OF Il.
When the only charge which despair can
evolve against a man seeking political
preferment Is question of religion, the
cause possesses neither worth nor merit
and iustifies' the statement that political
ambition creates strange fantasies"
Everybody Reads Bee Want Aes.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-17
RUSSIANS TOLD ECLIPSE
IS NATURAL OCCURRENCE

ST PETERSBURG. cvia London. Aus
is.-Tne Rasdsn soldiers ana peasants
aave Eaen informed that the solar eclipse
-vslch win he visible In few days, Is a
nsssFai occurrence. for fear they may
.ssiagine 4 aH evii 0lasn.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-17

rolling stock, and materials for tele-
graph. wireless telegraph and telephones.
g. Fuel lubricants
g. Powder and explosives not specially
prepared for use in war.
10. Barbed wire and implements for
fixing and cutting the same.
IL. Horseshoes and shoeing materials.
II. Harness and saddery.
13. Field glasses, telescopes, chronom-
eters and all kinds of nautical iAstru-
mentg
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-17
GERMAN BOAT WITH ONE
MILLION DOLLAR LOAD TAKEN

BosroS. Aug 1.-THE capture OF
Gibraltar August OF toe new German
steamer Schneefels from Calcutta TO this
port with cargo valued az 81 .0O0.o 900. wa
announced today bylA- G. Lombard aud
Sons. local agents for the Hansa line.
owners OF the steamer 40 details OF
the capture were given
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-17
GERMANS DRIVE TWO
THOUSAND FS9A METZ

LONDON. Aug 1.-THE Germans have
expelled 1000 persons from Metz and have
driven them across the French frontier.
according TO an announcement made to-
night by the official press bureau OF the
British, admiralty and the War depart
ment. The residents were expelled on the
ground that otherwise they would have 10
be fed
French aeroplanes have gained several
successes on the western frontier.
E,xer,yhodv Raaas - w., A
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-17
DEATH RECORD.
Sylvester J. streeter.

DAVID CITY, Neb., Aug. 16.-(Special) }
Sylvester ]. Streeter died at his home in
David City at o'clock this morning. Mr..
Streeter received paralytlc stroke about
four years ago. from the effects of which
he never fully recovered. Mr.. Streeter
was an old citizen of David City and was
nearly 60 years of age at the time of his
daV
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-17

Tho offer OF Robert w. Goelet. tho
American millionaire TO turn over beauti-
full chateau 20 the French government to
be used as an army hospital has been
thankfully accepted. The Goelet chateau
the Chateau do Sandr de Beauvoir bought
from the Marquis de Beauvoir for a
fabulous gum.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-17
william CaygIn.

AVoCA, Neb. Aug 16.-(Special.)-
William Caygill, aged 70 years, died at his
home northwest Of this city Friday. Mr..
Caygill was pioneer Of Cass county.
coming here in an early day. He was
quite wealthy, owning several hundred
acres Of land. A widow. one son and one
daughter survive him.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-17

NIOnlinueu from rage One,)
anese authorities without condition or
compensation the entire leased territory
of Kiau-Chau with view TO the event
ual restoration OF the same to China.
THE imperial japanese government an
nouncos at the same time that In the
event OF II not receiving by noon on Au-
guest o. 1914. an answer from the impe-
rial German government slgnifying it's
unconditional acceptance OF the above
advice offered by the imperial Japanese
government. Japan will be compelled 20
take such action as she may deem neces-
sary TO meet the situation.
Must Defend Herself.
Inspired utterances express regret at
the inability to maintain neutrality. but
say that Great Britain. the ally OF Japan,
Is compelled to defend herself against
the aggression OF Germany Moreover.
II IL pointed out that Germany is maxi
Ing preparations day and night at Kiau-
Chau, where Il is storing provisions,
while Its warships are securing the seas
OF eastern Asia to the great dotrlment
OF commerce and that it's converted crui-
sers are SELLING English merchant YES
sells Such actions. it is argued were di-
rectly calculated TO disturb the peace OF
eastern Asia and accordingly after full
and frank communication with Britain,
Japan has found herself compelled TO
send an ultimatum TO Germany.
The Japanese war office summoned all
newspaper men at / o'clock this after
noon In order that they might receive
instructions in regard TO the publication
OF news in the event Of state OF war
| coming into force
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-17
GERMAN CONTRABAND OF WAR
State Department Makes Public the
Proclamation.
CORRESPONDS TO GREAT BRITAIN
kaiaer's Government Gives Notice IL
win Apply Declaration of LOn-
don Provided Others Do Not
Disregard Them

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15-The state
department today made public the Ger
man proclamation as to contraband OF
war. The list corresponds as regards
absolute contraband to the commodities
set forth in the British declaration.
AS regards both absolute and condi-
tional contraband, Germany gives notice
that 1t will apply the provisions of the
declaration OF London provided the other
belligerents do not disregard them.
In making public the lists Solicitor
Johnson of the state department said
his advices we're based on the most sc-
cepted and generally accepted principles
OF international law and usage and are
general and advisory only, the depart
ment being unable to forecast the pre-
else course or position Of the belligerent
governments in particular instances"
The declarations of the other beliiger-
ents regarding contraband have not yet
been received but 1t is assumed they
WILL in the main, follow those of England
and Germany.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-17
AYIATORS MAKE A
DANGEROUS FLIGHT

Continued from Page one)
legged they have extended their intrigues
with the natives since the beginning OF
the war
The transportation OF troops and pro-
visions in France prevents for the mo-
ment the resumption CT normal railroad
service.
''rhe German troops while evacuating
a number OF villages IN southern Alsace
committed many acts Of brutality. Our
troops found many houses burning and
corpses riddled with bullets In the streets
notably at Dannemarie near Altklrch. In
southern Alsace."
Greece waits Explanation,
A dispatch from Rome received by the
Havas agency today says that the Tri-
buna asserts IL has learned from a good
source that Greece has decided to de-
mand explanations in complete about tho
concentration OF Turkish troops ON the
frontier Of Thraoe and that " the Turk
ish governments reply Is not sRtisfae-
tory Greece will mobilize her army.
At Belforte Jean Cruppl. former French
minists OF justice. has EathereI to-
gether hundreds OF children Of poor re-
servists now at the front and win take
care OF them on his estate while hostili-
ties last