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The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1915-12-23

into the open. after the swift moving,
shadowy outlines Of a man who had
lunged through that window. He was
able TO make out the outlines hnally,
as he drew closer to the fleeing man.
It was Grady-Pat Grady, the man
who had knocked him down and
winged him in the same day. Rage
gave wings to his feet. He was gain
ing, gaining upon the man. He started
to yell, then clamped his lips shut
realizing it would require all his
strength to catch uU.
Almost upon him, something slipped
from beneath his feet. Wild at the
thought OF losing, he hurled the Ian
tern at Grady's head The foreman
ducked and the red-eyed thing crashed
to the ground.
Brown Joe recovered his balance
and started again in pursuit, then
halted.
For, from beneath his very feet,
long silver of fame was reaching,
beautiful little trickling stream of yel'
low light over which clung an acrid,
black plume of smoke. It reached out
eagerly, devouringly and the man
leaped back, staring aghast at the tire
monster, creeping, insidously yet re-
morselessly toward the tank from
which the treacherous oil had leaked.
v.
paunn loft IUliQ
and spent a restless night. Next morn
ing he was at the grocery store early
to make the selections of food, and
was on his way back when he met the
messenger with the news that the oil
refinery was besieged and burning and
that the old boss was fighting of the
hordes alone. Payne aroused the
sheriff and, loading his car with depu-
ties, rushed off, only to arrive too late
| Ira Monroe was rescued, It's true, but
only after his entire plant had been
destroyed by fire.
Yesterday he had been rich; today
now, he was a poor man. His life
had been devoted to these fields that
were now but signs Of what devasta'
ton can be caused by the thing which
man had harnessed.
Triumphing in its freedom, exulting
wild clamored the fire. And still ne
stood and stared at the ruin of every
thing he had held dear. He turned
to his daughter and his eyes fell upon
Payne, who hung his head, unable tc
meet again those eyes.
We'll" he laughed, harshly, u
trusted you, Lee Payne. l always
trusted you. And my rewards
this" He waved his hand in a wide
gesture toward the terribly beautiful
sight
"You may go now. l suppose yoI
will wish to go now, you have done
your worst"
Julia sprang forward, her arms at
fectionately about the broken OLE
mans neck. But he made no re
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1915-12-23

word which Ira Monroe had never
tolerated in himself any more than he
tolerated 1t in others. Results-that
had always been the foundation stone
upon which he builded.
ek-tock-tick-
The etrokes we're pounding at his
very brain now. Like blows from a
sledge they were. He clamped his
hands to his ears that he might shut
out the sound Of the clock.
Five-forty-five.
He shrugged his giant shoulders and
moved out along the road for some
sign of the motor. Not even a dust
cloud rose above the shimmering heat
waves that danced along the way to
the city in the distance. He felt an
irresistible desire to look at his
watch, although he knew what tale 1t
would tell.
Nervously looking about him he saw
the men Stacking in their labors.
He hustled toward the mess shack.
Something must be done but for the
life of him he could not imagine what
it would be. Supper was what the
men wanted and supper was what they
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1915-12-23

stood throughout the services in one
of the crowded aisles within a few
yards of the pulpit. From the first
he was riveted, pinch of snuff every
now and then evincing his satisfaction.
Toward the end of the sermon and
just as the preacher was commencing
a prolonged illustration, the stranger
applied to his horn null.
Arrested, however, he stood motion
less, his hand raised with the snuff
between his fingers, his head thrown
back, his eyes and mouth wide open.
The instant the passage was finished,
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1915-12-23

intended having. He lad sent his
superintendent, the man he trusted
sufficiently not 0hly to put his basi-
ness in lis nands, but also the happi-
ness of his daughter. And his super
intendent had failed.
He joined Pat Grady in the mess
hall. Silently the two men looked
about them. Tables, chairs, crockery,
food remained as it had been after the
mutiny at the dinner table. Even the
stencil of the mess still hovered over
the hall. He threw out his hands in a
wide gesture of rage and helplessness.
Hell t. pay and then some" NUT
tered the foreman.
Monroe started nod but checked it,
throwing up his head like a runaway
horse as the shrill scream of the whis--
tie pierced his ears.
Loud, shrieking, fiendish was the
sound. He did not know what it
might mean. There was no way OF tell
ing that. OF consequences he cared
little compared to the broken promise
to his men. Already they were rush
ing toward this very place. And he
had promised that they would find the
food there which they were entitled
to. instead Of which-this mess.
Before he had time to even talk the
situation over, to reach any conclu'
sion, burly foru hHTtled in the door
way, followed by another, another,
and then another. Monroe met the
startled, incredulous eyes of the work
men. Then he lowered his own.
well, I'm damn"
He lifted his head quickly at the
threat in the angry voice. If the men
were in this mood already, then, under
full headway, there was no telling to
what extent their rage would take
them. He lifted his hand, his power
full shoulders lunged forward.
Men, I'm sorry" he said, simply
You know sent the superintendent
to town to remedy this condition. I'm
going to the phone now and see what
can be done"
The growl that went up showed that
his declaration had far from mollifled'
He flushed darkly, his iron jaw creep
ing out.
It's the first time I've ever had to
apologize to you men," he snapped
I'm going to do my best for
you now. l said Pm sorry and Ill
phone the city Immediately. Now
you can take it or get your time
That's all.
Without side glance he shouldereo
his way through and stamped angrlly
into the Office, snatching the receiver
from the hook. Swiftly he clicked, his
powerful finger gripping and un
gripping over the little bit of iron thai
spelled so much to him. A step sound
ed from the door. He turned to NEE
the eyes of his foreman, then shrugged
his shoulders.
THE phone won't work" he an
nounced, slowly putting othe receive
back in place.
Pat Grady did not answer. For jus
a moment the two men stared at on
another. Then Grady quietly put nj
shoulder against big cupboard a
one side the room and hauled 1t be
fore the window, SO that just mer
slant of light showed through.
Bolt the door double, boss" h
said softly. "The devils in those me
at the best. But he's got so muc
room to locate in their stomachs thi
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1915-12-23

the voice and manner in delivering the
message, he tells the following story
of the preaching of Rev. Doctor Guthrie
of Scotland:
Guthrie possessed to an eminent de-
gree the power of apt, impressive IL
lustration. Joined to the witchery OF
his voice, it sometimes amounted to
a power of enchantment. His audi
tors were then spellbound by it.
An amusing instance is presented in
the conduct of Highland cattle
drover one day In Guthrie's congre-
CATION in Free St. Johns. The man
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1915-12-23

hope the Americans will stay home.
The only thing that has stood be-
tween the hotels of Paris and bank
ruptcy has been the moratorium in
France. The annual report of one
leading hotel issued recently shows
profits for 1914 of 12,315 francs, as
against 1,126,624 francs for the pre-
vious year. Many of the leading ho-
tells shut down at the beginning of
the war, and are gradually reopen
ing. for the accommodation of forty
or fifty guests.
The only class in Paris which has
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1915-12-23
FOR PLEURISY, BRONCHITIS
and SORE THROAT

Readers are advised not to dose the
stomach. The best way to quickly
overcome soreness in the throat or
chest is TO rub on true Mustarine. which
all druggists keep on hand in the ortgt-
nal yellow box for about 25 cev,ts.
1t is quicker and more efficient than
any liniment Rub IL on at night and
blessed relief comes by morning. True
Mustarine is made by Begy Medicine
Co, Rochester, N. Y. IL stops Rheu-
matte pains and Neuralgia almost like
magic. There's blessed relief in every
rub. 1t stops pain ana congestion.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1915-12-23

not suffered from the war is that of
the fortune tellers. Their profits have
increased tremendously. Their trade
has been with women anxious to learn
more than the war Office could tell
them of the fate of loved ones.
The hotel managers should consult
the fortune tellers.-Eoston Globe.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1915-12-23
PAID TRIBUTE TO SPEAKER
DroVer's Appreciation Most Valuable
In That II Was So Clearly Un-
premeditated.

The magic power of eloquence to
hold an audience bound as by spell
is commonly credited to the political
stump speaker. But that some OF
this gift of fascination is to be found
in the pulpit, Rev. Doctor Currier made
clear in his book, Mine Great Preach
.ers." To show the Importance OF
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1915-12-23

and before the audience had time to
recover their breath, the drover ap-
piled the snuff with gusto to his
nostrils, and, forgetting in his excite
ment the place and the occasion, he
turned his head to the crowd behind,
and exclaimed, "Na, sirs, never heard
the like Of that!"-Youth's Compan-
ion.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1915-12-23
AT THE FIRST SIGNS
OF Failing Hair Get cutleura. 10
Works Wonders. Trial Free.

Touch spots Of, dandruf and itching
with Cuticura Ointment, and follow
next morning with a hot shampoo OF
Cuticura Soap. This at once arrests
falling hair and promotes hair growth.
You may rely on these supercreamy
emollients for all skin troubles.
Sample each free by mail with Book.
Address postcard, CutiCura, Dept. KY
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1915-12-23
Wasn't Sure.

Pyker-By the way, you are a mar
ried man, are you not?
Hyker-Don'I know. | was this
morning. but haven't had a chance
TO peruse the court news in the eve
ming papers.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1915-12-23
To Drive Out Malaria
And Build UD The system

Take the Old Standard GROVE S
TASTELESS chill TONIC You know
what you are taking. as the formula is
printed on, every label, showing it is
Ouinine and Iron in tasteless form. The
Quinine drives out malaria. the Iron
builds up the system. 50 cents.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1915-12-23

For falls on icy walks, sprains and
bruises, rub on and rub in Hanford'S
Balsam of Myrrh. Apply this liniment
thoroughly and relief should quickly
follow. Adv.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1915-12-23
CLEANING Hrass.

To clean brass floWsr pots or trays
rub them with piece Of lemon; th<s
pour boiling water C4er them, AID
finally polish with s0el. dry cloth.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1915-12-23

Start the year by getting Hanford'S
Balsam. You will find frequent use
for it. Adv.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1915-12-23

Advice is about the only thing the
average man will give freely without
money and without price.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1915-12-23

TO keep clean and healthy take DR..
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. They regulate
liver, bowels and stomach.-Adv.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1915-12-23

A matron is usually more enthusi'
astic over being married than she 10
over the man she has wed.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1915-12-23

When a man once thoroughly un'
derstands the ins and outs of politics
he may know enough to stay out.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1915-12-23
If Money Talks

"Pa, what is Ave ct Vale?"
About all my salary every says to
me, my SON."
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1915-12-23

Time improves most things, except
women; they, of course, have been
perfect from the beginning.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1915-12-23
The Fiery Year.

The Plymouth Rock-Terrible times.
The Leghorn-Yes; l didn't lay my
egg to be an omelet.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1915-12-23

The queen of the tea table not only
reigns, but she pours.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1915-12-23
Not Grav Hairs but Tired Eyes

Not Gray HAIRS DuC IlrOO EyoD
make US look older than we are. Keep
your Eyes young and you will look young.
After the Movies Murine Your Eyes. Don't
tell your age. Murine Eye Remedy Co..
Chicago, Sends Eye Book on request
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1915-12-23

For any cut use Hanford's Bal.
sam. Adv.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1915-12-23
RusIness in Paris.

Paris hotel managers are hopefupof
some American travel this sumyher.
Hope is the proper sentiment. We
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1915-12-23
Shallow.

Shallow.
as he deep thinker?"
mo; he begins to founder before
he gets out very deep"
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1915-12-23

A fertile imagination may produce
rank thoughts.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1915-12-23
Ir,poytan1 20 Mothers

Important TO Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA, safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that 1t
signature Sss51 s3s Of GIzHAzzzzw
In Use For Over 80 Years.
Children Cry for Fletcher's Castoria
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1915-12-23
EIGHTH STORY

Copyright ' BY fa esn s cSPSIh B Strictly M % ReSersed % ~ anu "
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1915-12-23

(The next story ls "For the Com
monWealth.")
The Prescott daily news., 1915-07-30

He looked around into the mrlzzle Of Tom Kane's revolver
 For the moment they faced each other. while Ruth shrank back still far ther The old mans eyes gleamed, and his trigger finger seemed 10 rest on the trigger with a precise and deli cate touch.
 You here~ said wilkerson with an cath.
 Suddenly the old mans temper flared up. The other saw death in his eyes. turned on his heel and ran as fast as he could up the street
 Without a seconds hesitation Kane swung his weapon round till 1t cover ed Drake. covering at his wheel.
 Now you drive us back to the ho- tel" he thundered. And if you make false move I'll drill ye as sure as God gave me good shooting eyes"
 Drake saw that he was helpless and sulkily waited till they were in and then turned his car back toward the center of the city. Tom Kane sat grimly just behind him with his gun ready And his mind was piecing things together. Suddenly be saw a policeman on his beat and realized that luck was playing his cards for him. He ordered Drake to halt and hailed the officer. To that somewhat astonish- ed individual the cook explained brief iy that he had just foiled an abduction plot and that the chauffeur was in it. Though Drake strenuously denied the charge the policeman decided that 1t was case for the captain.
 ''I'n just ride in front here. and we'll go to headquarters" he remarked You can put up that gun. old fellow, for I'll see that young fellow doesn't cut up any monkey shines"
 In the meantime Everett had suc- cessfuly managed Doris business. and he had been released on nominal bail for a hearing. And I guess you won't find us very anxious to make it hard for you" said the prosecuting attor- ney.
 Free again, John insisted on taking the quickest route back to the hotel Everett. sympathetic in this agreed. and in few minutes they were at the hotel inQuiring for Ruth.
 Why. she left only a little while ago to see you in the prison." said the clerk. She had a note from you"
 "l wrote no note" said John.
 Here 1t is," was the response. "She left 1t on the desk in her hurry"
 Eagerly John snatched the sheet of paper. but the instant his eyes lit on it he turned a furious face to Everett.
 Its a forgery, trick" he said Il never wrote it!'
The Prescott daily news., 1915-07-30
MUTUAL BENEFIT

The small town or city that affords 1" ueSlrable market for crops, live Stock' fruits and vegetables has solv ca the problem of keeping money at nome It Is only necessary then to N'ep staple trademarked advertised goods that sell at the least cost. the pIces Of which are practically the same everywhere.
 Fa'mers can not trade till they sell '', products for cash; they can not |employ legal services. patronize the
 uS'neSs men of the town. unless the "" wants the trade of farmers bad Oush to buy the food products rais
 at home and sell as cheap as ,;. :'''esS men of other towns anf '"eS' Business men that buy pota- Fro s' canned fruits, butter, eggs. etc. sa Ou' other and distant markets when
 ,"erS near by have an abundance
 Ue vu no claims on local trade.
 Ky not get together. Farmers are proama si,ieSS producing and selling food ,oss "'S' merchants and other busi-
 arr men are In business to supply ro 4' ne4 what they do not produce. banae. pa~ohlze each other is of mutual nasl '' to refuse when each sells at oss Ne' prices means an economic bonas sry dollar made on the farm is a fDa D,ar more for legitimate business |od ;n y dollars worth of goods brodna. the town is a dollar more for bpsrat; S which farmers raise. Co.,
 ry ' I builds both town and coun- (nild ii Lack of it may iniure both and
 nd Ranch. 'o'"l''leS' Farm
The Prescott daily news., 1915-07-30
SAFE ICE CREAM

With the coming of the summer .horo is naturally largely increased
 ns,,mntion of iced products. Con- sn;cious among these is that ever de- ligbtful commodity, ice cream. Un- fortunately, however, there are as nanv formulas for the preparation # tbis delicious and highly edible sub stance as there are manufacturers who make it. A note in the current ;sSue of the Bulletin of the North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Sta tion calls attention to few of the qualifications extant in that state:
 Ice creams in his state are supposed to contain IA per cent of butter fat. This corresponds with the standard in a majority of other states. There arc those. however, who furnish a nroducts contain from to 10 per cent of butter-fat using thickener, gela tin. gum, rennet, etc., for the pur- nose of giving the cream the appear ance of richness. This is a fraud and works a harship on the man who Is endeavoring to produce good article On the other hand, there are those who do not take sufficient interest to know what they are doing or are not posted as to the fat content which they use and so are giving to the pub lie ice cream containing from Is to % per cent of butter-fat. Such ice cream is too rich and is not as satis- factory as that containing approxi- mateIy Ii per cent.
 If fruit is used then the per cent of butter-fat is slightly reduced to 12 per cent.
 Pure ice cream should contain no gelatin, but if gelatin is used then the product must be labeled, sold CT dis pensed as gelatin ice cream.
 4 great deal is said about the nec- essity for gelatin. The writer has not been able to follow all the argu- ments in favor of gelatin, but in number of instances is convicted that the use of gelatin is for the purpose ot selling more air at ice cream prices. Ice cream is sold by the measure and if you can work in enough air so as to convert one gallon of ice cream into two gallons, there is big pro. fit, and that is one of the reasons for using gelatin.
 The question of preparation of satisfactory ice cream, according to The Journal of the American Medical Association, involves the considera- ton of numerous factors, including not only the type of milk or cream which forms the basis, but also the use of thickeners and the various methods of preparation. The possible entrance O. numerous germs must be considered. Physicians should inter- est themselves, and make sure that the material offered for their own consumption, and for that of their patients, is in accord with the high est standards set for such products.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-07-30

mine was closed down and your people were starving"
 "Oh!' mourned Ruth. aghast at the blunt story. And seem to have been unfortunate all around, but l know that John will fix things"
 Tom Kane fixed his honest old eyes on the girl and shook his head "l don't want 10 discourage you, Ruthie." he said quietly. but until that man Wilkevson is out of the mine for good you cant do more than patch matters up temporarily"
 Meanwhile Wilkerson and Jean Oar. nell were anxiously awaiting news from Henry Pell It was getting along in the forenoon, and the woman in. sisted that if he had succeeded In get ting the papers he should have been on the ground long before Her compau ion was worried, but laid the delay to Pell's habits and the necessity possibly of avoiding the police.
 But when Drake arrived with the
 
 ulate and only pointed to the~neadlines on the first page both WiIkerson and Mrs Darnei knew that something had happened again to spoil their plans It was Wilkerson who snatched up the paper and read the news:
 HOTEL THIEF HURLED TO DEATH Guests Of the Manx Hotel Have Fierce
 Struggle With Hotel Robber.
 shortly before midnight last night Miss Ruth Gallon. a guest at the Hotel Manx. entered her room to find a masked man footing her desk Her cry for help fright. ened the thief. and he made for the fire escape followed by MT. John Dorr. another guest who heard Miss Gallons call Mir. Dorr pursued the man to the root. and in the ensuing struggle the des perado was either flung or fell to the street below. He was instantly killed
 Shortly afterward the body was idenu fled by the police as that of Samuel Price alias Henry Pell. an ex-convct and drug fiend.
 WilkerSon read no further. He turn ed his ghaStly face on Mrs. Darnel and said buskily, Hes deadl"
 Well, he won't tell any tales" was the cold response The question Is did be get the papersT'
 To this question there Was no satis factory answer until Wilkerson read down further and learned that nothing of value had been found on Pell's body 50 he didn't get the deeds, and Ruth still has them" Mrs. Darnell said bit tery. That is the way all your plans succeed"
 WilkersoD flushed "lhere is one comfort he said Ill an ugly tone "Dorr is 10 be held for killing him"
 For how long?" sneered Jean "Un til his friends get him out And mean while yon do nothing"
 She continued in this strain for some time. Drake and Wilkerson moodily listening They knew that if she once threw the affair up they would be help less and all their time and work and money would have gone for naught Wilkerson was thinking quickly Sud denly ne interrupted Jean to ask foi pen and ink. She got them. and he sal down at the table to write brake and Mrs Darnrt kept up desultury con versusion untli he had finished.
 There was n queer took ID Jeans eyes as sh. took the sheet he handed npt and ganced nt the writing "l see you still can do it." she murmured
 Read t"' he growled
 Airs Darnell read It through silently ana then aloud;
 Dear Ruth-l nate to ask you to come ~ r: -..a see me in the iail.~ put-l have