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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-05
SYNOPSIS

At their homs On the frontier between
the Browns ard Grays Marta Galland and
her mother, entertaining Colonel Wester-
ling of the Grays, see Captain Lanstroh
of the Browns injured by fall in his
aerUpiane. Ten years later. Westerlng,
nominal vloo but real chief of staff, re-en-
forces South La Til and meditates on war.
Marta tells him of her teaching children
the follies of war and martial patrinttsrA
and begs him to prevent war while he Is
chief of staff. Lanstron calls on Marta
at her home. Sbs tells Lanstron that she
believes Feiser, the gardener, to be q spy.
LaDsszon confesses 1t is true and shows
her a telephone which Feller has con-
cealed in a secret passage under the tower
for use to benefit the Browns In war
emergencies. Lanstron declares his love
for Marta Westerling and the Gray pre-
MIR plan to use trivial International
affair to foment warlike patriotism ans
strike before declaring war. Partow,
Brown chierof staff, reveals his plans to
T,anstron male vice chief. The Gray
army crosses tbe border limo and attacks,
The Browns check them. Artillery, in
Santry, aeroplanes and dirig1b!es engage.
Marta has her first 5aipse "a war ~ LIS r,s
modern, cold, scientific, murderous 6ru-
tality The Browns FL back to the Gal
land house. Marta sees 4Ignt ATTACK.
The Grays attack in force. elleL leaves
MS secret telephone and goes pa, PACK 70 . ms
guns. Hand to hand fighting. khe Browns WINS
rail- back again. Marta asks LanlFoh over
She phone to appeal to Partow to STOP the
lighting. Vandalism in the Gallard mousse
.Westeriing and his staff occupy the Gal
Sand house and he begins to WOO Narta,
VINO apparently throws her fortunes with
she Grays and offers valuable information
Sne calls up Lanstron on the secret tele-
phone and plans to give Westerling i2for-
matlon that will trap the Gray army
Eesterling forms his plan Of attack upon
Bordir.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-05
Would Handle Wheat In Bulk

Australian wheat, at the present
time, is transported in bags, system
which involves not only considerable
cost, but is also uneconomical in the
use of labor. In consequence, the gov
ernments of New South Wales and Vic
toria are considering proposals for
handling 1t In bulk, based upon the re-
ports Of engineers, who made inquiries
as to this method in Canada, the Uni
ted States and South Africa. The ex-
perts also say that the change would
result in a large extension Of the
growing areas. 1t Is understood, how
ever. that the steamship lines, which
have been approached on the subject,
are not agreed that under existing cir
cumstances the shipment of grain in
bulk is practicable, though 1t is be-
lieved that IL dequate supplies were
guaranteed necessary space would
be readily forthcoming.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-05
NOTHING NEW IN JOKE LINE
Insist That This HAS Never
Been Sprung Before"
(To BE CONTINUED.

A reader of the Docket in New York
city cut out the item relating to the
dissolution Of partnership, in which
one partner makes the statement that
those who owe the firm will settle
with him, and those that the firm owes
will settle with Nose" and sends 1t
back to us with this notation: This
was an old chestnut when lived in
-, which was in 1855"
To this charge we enter a plea OF
confession and avoidance. We con-
tend that the courts will take judicial
notice of the fact that there is nothing
new under the sun, and in our judy
ment the jokesmith Is we'll within
his rights in resurrecting a joke
which was old in 1855.
The incident brings to mind the fol-
lowing story: "The editor of Mime
sofa newspaper back In the sos con-
cocted the following: 'Yon Yonson put
four sticks of dynamite in the stove
last Sunday to thaw them out. The
handles were nickel plated and only
COoI Plo. n ploicSoOE VI EAASiloh
literature In an eastern university
wrote a very interesting article on
this joke, claiming that 1t represented
distinctly American brand of humor.
and that 1t could not have happened
in any other country or at any other
time.
But alas for the professor of Eng
fish literature-for there Is nothing
new under the sun. Refer Ice to II
Chronicles, Chapter 16, Verses IL and
10, produces the following:
IL. And Asa in the thirty and
ninth year Of his reign was diseased
in his feet, until his disease was ex-
ceedingly great; yet In his disease
he sought not to the Lord, but to the
physicians.
10. And Asa slept with his fathers.
Vests Docket.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-05

He got no further. His words were
drowned by the outburst of one of the
younger members of the staff, who
had either to laugh or choke at the
picture of this deep-eyed, spectral sort
of man, known as a woman-hater, In
his revelation of the farcical source
of his suspicious.
"Why not include Clarissa Eileen?-
some one asked, starting chorus Of
satirical EXPLANATIONS.
How do they get through the liner
Eyes. past wall of bayonets?"
when not even soldier in uni
form is allowed to move away from
his command without pass?"
''By wireless?"
Perhaps by telepathy!"
"Unless," said the chief of the aero
static division, grinning, "Bouchard
lends them the use Of our own wires
through the capital and around by the
neutral countries across the Brown
frontier!"
But the correct plans and location
of their forts and the numbers of their
heavy guns and of their planes and
dirigibles-your failure to have this
information is not the result of any
leak from our staff since the war be-
gam" said Turcas In his dry, pene-
| trating voice, clearing the air of the
smoke Of scattered explosions.
"All were staring at Bouchard again.
What answer had he to this? He was
in the box, the evidence stated by the
prosecutor. Let him speak!
He was fairly beside himself In q
paroxysm of rage and struck at the
air with his clenched fist.
| . Lanstron!" he cried
There's no purpose in that. He
can't hear you!" said Turcas, dryly af
ever
'He might, through the leak" said
the chief aerostatic officer, who con
| sidered that many of his gallant sub
ordinates had lost their lives through
Bouchard's inefflciency. Perhaps ella
rissa Eileen has already telepathically
wigwagged 1t to him"
To lose your temper at staff coun
Gil Is most unbecoming. Turcas woul(
have kept his If hit in the back by {
fool automobilist Westerling had nov
recovered his. He was again the gu
perman in command.
''It is for you and not for us II
locate the leak; yes, for you'll" h
said. "That is all on the subject fo
the present" he added In a tone o
mixed pity and contempt, which lef
| Bouchard freed from the stare Of hi
colleagues and in the miserable com
pany of his humiliation.
(TO BE CONTINUED)
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-05

was in dying condition when we
picked him up, and, as he was speak
ing with the last breaths In his body,
naturally his account of what he had
seen was somewhat incoherent. 1t
would be of use, however, If we had
plans of the forts that would enable
us to check off his report intelli-
gently"
yet, what evidence have we that
Partow or Lanstron has done more
than to make fortunate guess or
show military insight" Westerling
asked. There is the case of my own
belief that Bordir was weak. which
proved correct"
Last night we got q written tele-
graphic staff message from the body
of dead officer Of the Browns found
In the Twin Boulder Redoubt," said
the vice-chief, which showed that In
an hour after our plans were transmit
ted to our own troops for the first
attack they were known to the en-
envy"
THAT looks like a leak!" exclaimed
Westerling, "a leak, Bouchard, do you
hear?" He was frowning and his lips
were drawn and his cheeks notified
with red in a way not pleasant to see.
Stiffening In his chair, fash of
desperation In his eye, Bouchards
bony, long hand gripped the table
edge. Every one felt that a sensa-
ton was coming.
Eyes, | have known that there was
leak!" he said with hoarse, painful
elaboration. Il have sent out every
possible tracer. / have followed UP
every sort of clew. | have trans
ferred a dozen men. l have left moth
ing undone!"
with no resultT persisted Wester
ling impatiently.
Yes, always the same result: Thai
the leak is here In this house-here
in the grand headquarters of the army
under our very noses. know 1t is moi
the telegraphers or the clerks. 1t Ii
amember of the staff"
Have you gone out of your head?'
demanded Westerling. What staff
officer? How does he get the infor
nation to the enemyR Name the per
sons you suspect here and now! Eek
plain, If you want to be considered
sane"
Here was the blacklist accusation
| that oou1d he made against an officer
The chosen men of the staff, TESTED
through many grades before the!
reached the inner circle of cabinet Sc
crecy, lost the composure of council
All were leaning forward toward Bou
chard GREATNESS for his answer.
There are three women on tn,
grounds" said Bouchard. Il have bee
against their staying from the frs
l."
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-05
Here's a TanaIe.

How easy 1t is to mix up the aver
age business man was demonstrated
the other day when the son Of local
merchant leaned against his fathers
knee and innocently asked:
Daddy, is today tomorrow"
mo, my son, Of course today isn't
tomorrow" answered the father.
But you said it was" continued the
son.
when did l ever say today was to.
morrow"
Yesterday" answered the son.
well, it was; today was tomorrow
yesterday, but today is today, just az
yesterday was today yesterday but Ia
yesterday today, and tomorrow will be
today tomorrow, which makes today
yesterday and tomorrow all at once.
Now run along and play" and the faith.
er collapsed into his chair with sigh
of relief.-Louisville Times.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-05
Hard Work.

A. J. Drexel who is volunteer In
the automobile service of the British
army, wrote in a recent letter to Phil
adelphia:
"As Kitchener said, or didn't say, to
Cobb, our trenches stretch like gray
snake from Switzerland to the sea-
diers have, let me tell you, digging
these trenches!
Il saw young soldier In half
finished trench lay down his shovel
the other day and light his pipe.
Here, what did you lay down that
shovel for? the sergeant asked.
"'To cool it, SIR said the young sol
der"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-05
HAIR OR NO HAIR7
II 10 Certainly Up to You and cueh
cura. Trial Free.

Hot shampoos with Cuticura Soap,
followed by light dressings of Cuti-
cura Ointment rubbed into the scalp
skin tend to clear the scalp Of dan.
druff, soothe itching and irritation and
promote healthy hair-growing condf
tions.. Nothing better, cleaner, purer.
Sample each free by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. Ky.
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-05

suggestion of criticism by repeating
that the defensive always appeared to
the offensive to be better informed
than itself. But this time Westerling
let the conversation run on without a
word of excuse for his favorite.
Each fresh reproach from the staff,
whose opinion was the only god he
knew, was a dagger thrust to Bou-
chard. At night he had lain awake
worrying about the leak; by day he
had sought to trace it, only to find
every clew leading back to the staff.
Now he was as confused In his shame
as a sensitive schoolboy. Vaguely.
in his distress, he heard Westerling
asking a question, while he saw all
those eyes staring at him.
What information have we about
Engadir?"
Il believe it to be strongly forti-
f1ed!" stammered Bouchard.
you believe! You have no infor-
mation?" pursued Westerling.
mo, SIR" replied Bouchard. Moth
ing-nothing newt"
1--WE do seem to get little informa-
tion," said Westerling, looking hard
at Bouchard in silence-the com.
bined silence of the whole staff.
This public reproof could have but
one meaning. He should soon receive
note which would thank him politely
for his services, in the stereotyped
phrases always used for the purpose
before announcing his transfer to a
less responsible post
Very little, sir!" Bouchard replied
doggedly.
There is that we had from one Of
our aviators whose machine came
down In smash just as he got over
our infantry positions on his return,
said the chief aerostatic officer. "He
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-05
Arrest for Debt.

While Imprisonment for debt az 1t
at one time existed in English and
American law, by which a debtor
might be arrested and imprisoned for
mere liability to pay his creditor, no
longer exists in the United States, the
statutes of the majority of the states
provide for the arrest of defendant
In civil action under certain condi
lions, such as fraud, or torts, or en-
bezzlement. eto.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-05
CHAPTER XVII.
Thumbs Down for Bouchard.

Thumbs Down for Bouchard
Haggard and at bay, Bouchard faced
the circle of frowns around the pol
ished expanse Of that precious heir
loom, the diningroom table of the Gal
lands. The dreaded reckoning Of the
apprehensions which kept him rest
lessly awake at night had come at the
next staff council after the fall of the
Twin Boulder Redoubt. With the last
approach to the main line of defense
cleared, one chapter of the war was
finished. But the officers did not man
ifest the citation that the occasion
called for, which Is not saying that
they were discouraged. They had no
doubt that eventually the Grays would
dictate peace in the Browns capital.
Exactly stated, their mood was one Of
repressed professional irritation, Not
until the third attempt was Twin Boul-
der Redoubt taken. AS far as results
were concerned, the nicely planned
first assault might have been a stroke
of strategy by the Browns to drive
the Grays into an impossible fire zone,
THE trouble is we are not in.
formed" exclaimed Turcas, opening
his thin lips even less than usual, but
twisting them in significant manner
as he gave his words rasping en-
phasis. The others FASTENED to follow
his lead with equal candor.
Exactly. We have no reports of
their artillery strength. which we had
greatly underestimated," said the
chief of artillery.
"Our maps of their forts could not
be less correct IL revealed to us for
purposes of deceit. Again and again
we have thought that we had them
surprised, only to be surprised our
selves. In short, they know what we
are doing and we don't know what
they are doing!" said the tactical ex-
pert.
There the chief of the aerostatic d.
vision took the defensive.
They certainly don't learn our plans
with their planes and dirigibles!" he
declared theoretically.
Hardly, when we never see them
over our lines"
THE Browns are acting on the de-
fensive In the air as we'll as on the
earth!"
But our own planes and dirigibles
bring little news" said Turcas. 81
mean, those that return" he added
pungently. G
And few do return. My men are
not wanting in courage" replied the
chief aerostatic officer. Immediately
we get over the Brown lines the
Browns, who keep cruising to and fro
are on US like hawks. They risk any
thing to bring us down. When we de.
scend low we strike the fire of their
high-angle guns, which are distributed
the length of the frontier | believe
both their aerial feet and their high
angle artillery were greatly under
estimated. Finally, cannot reduce
my force too much in scouting or they
might take the offensive"
Another case of not being in
formed" concluded Turcas, returning
grimly to his point.
He looked at Bouchard, and every
one began looking at Bouchard. II the
Gray tactlcians had been outplayed by
their opponents, If their losses for the
ground gained exceeded calculations
then it, was good to have scape
goat for their professional mistakes
Bouchard was Westerling's choice fol
chief of intelligence His blind 10y
| atty was pleasing to his superior. who
hitherto. had promptly silenced an!
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-05
Il Isn't Being Done Now.

"Jone Is so very romantic. She says
she's going right down on her knees
to beg her father to let her marry
Bobby"
whats she waiting for?"
For the styles to change"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-05
IL Puzzled Him,

Silas|I hear your son left that
small town and went to the city to
have a larger field for his efforts.
Hiram-Yes; and that's what gets
me. When Hank was home two
acre potato patch was too big field
for him.-Judge.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-05
DANCING Men In Demand.

I'VE never knew what to do with
grandpa before"
"And now?"
Hell be big help to us socially.
We're having him taught all the new
steps,"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-05
Just Punishment,

Mrs. Hemmandhaw - This paper
says woman burglar was identified
by two missing teeth.
Mr.. Hemmanhaw-Serves her right
for not keeping her mouth shut.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-05
WANTED

Brtternut Meats, 10 to so pounds
more or less. win pay 60 cents per
pound. Address Geo. A. Joslyn. Omaha,
Neb.-Adv.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-05
When Your Eyes Need Care

Use Murine Eye Medicine. No Smarting-Feels
Fine--Acts Quickly. Try 1t for Red, Weak,
Sore Eyes and Granulated Eyelids, Murine il
compounded by our Oculists-not "Patent
Medicine'-but used In successful Physicians
Practice for many years. Now dedicated to
the Public and sold by Druggists at 50c per
&c aud Soc. Write for Book of the Eye Free.
Murine Eye Remedy Company. Chicago. Adv.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-05

Many actions, like the Rhone, have
wo sources: one pure, the other i'm
lure.-Hare.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-05

Worry kills more people than work.
because more go up against 1t.
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PUBLIC SALE
OF VALUABLE
PERSONAL PROPERTY /!
At MEDFORD, CARROLL COUNTY,
MARYLAN

Having sold my property and IN
tending to quit housekeeping, ! viii
offer at public sale ON the premises
at Medford, Carroll County, Mary
land, on
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1915,
at - o'clock, noon, all the following
household and kitchen furniture, en-
bracing beds and bedding, corner
cupboard, tables. stands, large kitch-
en- cupboard, rocking chairs and
straight back chairs, suit of hair
cloth parlor furniture, wire cot,
couch, feather beds, one large old
fashioned walnut combination secre
tary and book case, spinning wheels,
tubs, benches, wood stove. cook stove,
good double heater coal stove, win
dow curtains, carpets and mattinGE,
canned fruits, hanging and othe
lamps, stick wagon, sleigh and bells,
two sets or carriage harness, wheel
barrow, leather 1y-nets, lawn mower
horse blankets, lawn swing, window
screens, large iron kettle, large COP
per apple-butter kettle with patent
stirrer, stone jars, ladies' riding sad
die and bride, iron slop trough, six
teen foot ladder, six foot step ladder
half bushe1 and peck measures and
other articles too numerous to men
ton.
ALI these articles are IT my resi-
dence at Medford, where the sale viii
\ take place. No articles are to b. g
moved until settled for.
Terms of Sale.--All sums OF ter
dollars and Under, cash; ON all sunni
\ over ten dollars, u credit will be Civ
e. Or nine months, LII desired, on
notes with approved security, bear
ing interest from the day OF sale.
:. ALICE ENGLAR.
Medford
w Crawford. AuctfOneer.
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BLOOM.

The Ladies' Aid Society of Salem
Methodist Episcopal Church will hold
its annual oyster supper on Satur-
day evening, November 0, beginning
at d. "a. TayIorsville band will fur
nish the music.
On Sunday evening, November X,
the revival services will begin. Rev.
ii. @. Owens, from Washington, p. C-,
will be present and preach at p. m
and will assist Rev. @. III. Corkran
the first week or the meetings. Ser
vices at 730 p. ID. during the week
There will be no services ~ any
kind ON Sunday morning AZ the
church.
Do not forget the Ladies' Aid meet
ing ut Salem Hall. ON Election day
al 2 y. m. to make arrangements FOL
the oyster supper.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew r.. Frizzell
Mr. and Mrs. J. Byron Gartrell and
SON, Femby, were among the invited
guests at the home OF Mrs. Clara
Lindsay and family, of Enterprise, oT
Sunday last.
Quite number of people from oul
community attended the Frederick
Fair last week.
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FOR SALE.

q fine home along the Westminster
and Reisterstown pike, miles AsEA
from Westminster House, barn. REg
all necessary outbnildinRs, wen Of never
failing water at the door, plenty ot
fruit, land in high state of cultivation,
well worth the attention of amy one
wishing TO purchase fine home,
!. Apply CHARLES BELL,
oct 15-3t+ Westminster, Md.
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Der RET.T.

Mr.. and Mrs. r. Garheart visited
relatives at Uniontown last Satur-
day.
Mrs. Byard Dorsey and little Eliz-
abeth, spent Tuesday at the home Of
Mrs Walter Se1lman.
Tuesday, November %, the mem
bers TX Brandenburg church will hold
their annual oyster supper LII the
basement OF Berrett Hall. Meals will
be served all day and continue after
night Everybody il cordially invited
To attend.
Mrs. Erwin Rinehart. of Baltimore
~ visiting her niece Mrs. Ada Far
yer, Of this place, and others
Rev. James Nichols called on MT
Reese ShipIey and family on Satur-
day.
Mrs. j. j. Brandenburg visited ~
Berrett ON Wednesday
Don't forget to vote, Tuesday
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M THE PUBLIC-If you want

TA THE PUBL1C.-If you want
AOFire Insurance. Life Insurance,
Accident Insurance, Windstorm In
surance, Steam Boiler Insurance, give
me on call. Lowest Rates. Best Stock
Companies. No Assessments. No
Premium Notes. Quick Cash Settle
merts.
JAMES E. SMITH,
General Insurance Agent,
Main and Church streets.
Westminster, Nd.
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THE STRENGTH ON TEE

" L4lEs, New recruits are, constantly
Joining Che army W stanch allies ~
Smith w ReifsRideEss Coal because
ifs I'm time front rank OF Goals for Cline
home. IN costs WV w little more than
most Goals dO, bHK w. SelE ft For the
same price A. others
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FOLEY KIDNEY PILLS
FOR BAGKMcHE KIDNEYS AMID GLADDEN.
-U4-sf SOLD ETEMTWHMRE. hIRI

Of the best Stoves orr tine
WV market are Elm Double Heaters
Magic 7Airtights and the Farmer Cir
Cook Stoves are odd by ~. W. Bennett,
&c Svkesville. nov 16
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Picture Frames.

IF you want your picture framed
come to see us first, a. W. carry a full
line of samples of all kinds convex
frames with glass $1.50 and up. We
can frame any size picture you have
We make frames TO order of all kinds.
we enlarge your pictures make postals
anything " the line Of pictures come
In and Sc " and b convinced. We
can save you money.
*. e.. FOGLE,
H. Main St., Westminster, Md.
Over Red Front Store.
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FOR SALE.

Also fine new g.
room house, bath,
range, large lot,
stable for A head of
stock and A vehicles,
all in excellent con-
dition; price $3, 600;
easy terms and i'm
mediate possession.
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