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Evening star., 1915-02-07

considered these words @Who do you think you are?
he demanded.
a don't think-I know what am, answered Benton
calmly, @and I'm going to become your Nemesis if you
don't rout child labor out of your mills"
@You-you young whippersnapper!" sputtered Royce.
"How dare you threaten me?"
"Thats threat. It's plain statement of fact,
Mr.. Royce. The public opinion that you've been car
rying around your vest pocket for twenty more
years has got away from you" He paused and stared
critically at his angry guest. "Its dangerous weapon,
public opinion, especially when there is spirit of
sentiment behind it. Sometimes it not easy to
troll"
@Just what do you mean?'
Il that if the people here rise up against
you, they may drive you out of town. But listen, Mr.
Royce!" he made impusve gesture. u didn't ask
you here this afternoon to threaten you I've got
proposition want to submit to you. He paused. "H
you will abolish child labor your mills and then join
in movement against the whole child labor idea, can
give you nationwide fame"
The frank eagerness with which Benton presented
this proposition the grudglng respect OF the mill
owner @Youre the most sincere reformer I've ever
met he muttered. "But you're just impractical
the rest of them.
"Whv can't it be done?" Benton challenged
Half dozen of the rubber stamp arguments in
favor of child labor including that timeworn about
its being maintained really to benefit the children and
their parents, rushed to Royces lips but as he gazed
into the clear brown eyes of the young advertising
the old arguments seemed frayed and cheap. Almost
without realizing it he yielded to sudden impulse to
tell one of the cruel truths about child labor
"Children are needed in cotton mills because they
peculiarly adapted to certain phases of the work. he
said adults can't do their work.
"I don't want to believe that" Benton said slowly.
II won't believe it"
adults can't work on the ring frames,' Royce
planned. @When thread breaks it takes little fingers
to catch the slvers and mend them" He paused and
looked at Benton more confidently. Cant you see
how impossible it is to change thlngS?"
For instant the weapons that Benton held against
Royce seemed futile. Little fingers needed to
mend broken threads! Adults could not do a childs
work! 1t was the inexorable economic law of the
Evening star., 1915-02-07

Shock No. 2 was statement from Benton, denying
that he had crimnally libeled John Royce any
else and that he would prove this at the proper
time Benton added that the Hippodrome meeting
merely marked the beginning of campaign of publicity
stamp out the illegal employ of child labor in Green
field. When Royce read this he threatened with
the apoplectic fit that Jim Hayes had predicted.
When Benton arraigned before County Judge
Williams at ten o'clock that morning, bail-hxed at ten
thousand dollars-was promptly furnished by the de-
fendant himself in cash. At the conclusion of the pro-
ceedings Benton turned to Henry Riggs, Royce's at
torney:
aTell Mr. Royce that I will be in my room at the
Hotel Sutherland at two o'clock this afternoon, and
that wish to him there he said.
Riggs short, thickset man with shrewd gray eyes,
stared at Benton critically. "Mr. Royce is not
toned to being ordered about he replied.
4There are whole lot of things that Mr. Royce is
not accustomed to- said Benton dryly. 4For his
sake however, urge you to induce him to be there
"What do you mean?" demanded the lawyer
II want to give your client chance to set himself
right with the people of Greenfield He take
leave it." He paused and then added significantly, 4H
he wants to stay out of jail, he'll take it."
as that threat?"
The corners of Benton's mouth curled into smile.
@Ask Royce" he said, and left the room.
The lawyer stared after him thoughtfully Il wonder
how much you've got on ]. R?7 he soliloquized
LIE debated the question for half an hour and then
- visited Royce's home At first the mill owner
utterly refused to go Benton; but in the end
he permitted himself to be cajoled into keeping the
appointment.
4But I'm only doing it to give him chance" he
planned to Riggs who nodded gravey. 4If he wants
to apologize publicly and then leave town. won't
cute" added Royce and it was in this magnanimous
spirit that he greeted Benton that afternoon in the lat
ters room.
The advertising man listened with gratifying atten-
ton as Royce pompousy delivered his ultimatum. But
he staggered the mill owp instant later.
"It's ridcuor 81" he said bluntly "You're not in a
position dictate terms, Mr. Royce. You don't know
what you're up against"
Astonishment gave way to anger the mill owner
Evening star., 1915-02-07

Benton motoned him into the chair that Chief O Neil
had vacated. Then leaning forward, he said abruptly
Il start anything that l can't finish, Jack.
want to put you right this situation, you won't
make any blunders That's why I've sent for you.
He drew his chair closer and shifted Lonny into
more comfortable position, cuddling the tired little
head against his shoulder The newspaper stared
at him wonderngly. Benton began to speak again.
@The conditions that made this possible are a blot
upon Greenfield, he raised the tiny bandaged stump of
Lonny's arm. "Pve come down here to create public
opinion that will end child labor in this town, and I'm
going do it! Tonight showed one thousand of your
ctizens-one thousand of your readers-a phase of
your city that they had before considered seri
ously made women cry and men thnk-and it's the
best thing I've done in all my life
The fire in his eyes burned into Heywards very SOUL
@But tonight only the beginning. Tomorrow the
real fight Will you help?' He paused and looked
full into Heywards face "f have III do it without
you but it will be easier with the Herald back of me-"
There was a moment of silence. Then answering
flame leaped into the eyes of the newspaper man. He
gripped Benton's free hand.
@I1l do it," he said. @Ill do it if it my job.
I'll put the Herald behind you for day at least"
A young wife and baby girl were dependent for
living upon Heyward's salary, and Benton had met
them For instant he hestated. Had his challenge
to Jack been fair one? Was it right, after ALL to
leopard another mans home? The child in Benton's
arms wriggled closer, gave long, throbbing sgh and
closed his eyes.
The two men looked at each other and smiled And
in Benton's smile Hayward read grateful and ap
preciative acceptance Of his offer They sat for
ment without speaking. Then Benton gently got up.
@Im asking favor Jack" he whispered.
He looked down at the sleeping Lonny.
"I'l take him home with me" Hayward said, aand
I'll keep him for you long you like
THE following day brought series of shocks to John
Royce Shock No. l came when he picked up the
Herald and read complete and graphic account of the
meeting at the Hppodrome, including Bentons arrest
He had considered it necessary to the Herald
that he wished that meeting ignored he had thought
that they understood their business there. His
eyes glowered as he read the offending lines
Evening star., 1915-02-07
IN TWO PARTS-PART II

TT was on a charge OF crlm-
inal libel that John
Royce had had Benton
arrested, Chief O'Neil of the
Greenfield Police Depart
ment explained at Head
quarters.
"Royce Isl even morestupid
than l imagined" was Ben
toms brief comment.
The Chief eyed him cur
iously. Il don't know what
your game is; but you GER
tainly stirred up some trouble
here tonight he said. ave
had a near-riot at the Hip
podrome after your arrest.
What did Royce do?' de-
manded Benton.
He left" said O'Neil sig
niiicantly.
Benton was seated in the
Chiefs private office. Lonny,
who had scratched and
fought like a young wildcat
when they attempted to sep
arate him from his new
friend, lay huddled in his
lap, sobbing quietly.
The younger man looked
down at the little figure and
then raised a pair of troubled
eyes to O'Neil. Il don't sup
pose there's a chance in the
world of my giving bail to-
night?'
The Chief shook his head.
"Not before morning"
Five minutes later Hey
ward came in, breathless.
Man." he exclaimed, after
the door had closed, you've
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-05-20
"INTERvIEW" WITH THE HERO
Happening When Man From the Front
Explains Things to His
Fair Charmer.

"Oh, Mr.. Hero, I'm SO glad to see
you safely back from the war. Sit
light down and tell me all about it.
I'm awfully interested. Wasn't it sim
ply terrible over there? And did you
really live in the trenches for weeks
at a time with shot and shell scream
Ing all around you? 1 don't see how
you could stand it. Were you EVER hit
by n Of those forty-two centimeter
guns? l mean by the bullet, of course;
not by the gun. But, then, of course,
you weren't, or you'd have your arm
in a sling or something. Who do you
think is going to win? l suppose I
shouldn't ask you that, though. You
soldiers are not allowed to tell mill
tary secrets, are you? Did you eve
really kill a man yourself, or don't
you know? My uncle, who was in the
Spanish war, says you never can tell
whether it's your bullet or somebody
else's that hits the enemy. l should
think that would be awfully annoying.
Not that you want to know that you'd
killed a man, but still you'd like to
know whether you're wasting your am
munition or not. Oh, must you go so
soon? l wish you could stay longer.
I've been so interested in hearing your
adventures. Call again soon, won't
you, Good-by."
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-05-20
WOOL GROWING IN
CANADA A SUCCESS
This By-Product of the Farm win
Make Many Western Canada
Farmers Rich.

Alberta wool growers are looking for
70 cent wool this year. That is the
assertion made by a prominent sheep.
man OF the Grassy Lake district. ut
is quite within the pale of possibility
that we will receive that figure from
our wool this summer" said he, sand
l would not be surprised to see some
get more than that.
The var has caused a great demand
to be made on the wooden mills, and
they have got to have the raw mate
rial"
The present season has been most
propitious for the growing of wool, and
the growers expect to reap a big har.
vest of a splendid quality. The winter
a been very even, and the sheep are
doing well on the ranges.
No special breed of sheep is kept
on Western Canada farms, and all
seem to do well. The advice of those
interested in the welfare of the farm.
ers of Western Canada, advise all
who can at all do so to enter upon the
raising of sheep. They have proved
most profitable to those who go into
tnat industry on a scale commensu
rate with their means, and their farm
area.
The climate is perfectly adapted to
the raising Of sheep, they are easily
kept, and as pointed out, there is good
money to be made out of them.-Ad
vertisement.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-05-20
ON ROUND TRIP FARES 10
CALIFORNIA; ExPOSITIOnS
and THE PACIFIC COAST

Low round trip fares are now in
effect via the Scenic Highway OF the
Northern Pacific Ry. to C~alifornia's Elk.
positions via the North Pacific Coast.
These tickets permit liberal stop-oyers
and enable the tourist to include both
Expositions as well as q stop-oyer at
Yellowstone National Park via Gardi.
e Gateway.
II you will advise when you will plan
your western trip, I will be pleased to
quote rates, send a copy of our hand
some Expeditions folder as well as
Yellowstone National Park and travel
literature, and assist you in any way
possible in planning your 1915 vaca-
ton trip. A. Nj. Cleland, General Pas
senger Agent, SIT Northern Pacific
Ry.,s st. Paul, Minnesota.-Adv.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-05-20
DRAWING the Line.

OT"WF'18 Ute IIFcs
Imitation is the %sincerest flattery.'
Maybe" replied Mr.. Cumrox. But
/ don't like to have a stenographer
copy my mistakes in grammar"
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-05-20
INSOMNIA
Leads to Madness, If Not Remedied'

Experiments satisfied me, some 5
years ago." writes a Topeka woman,
that coffee was the direct of the
insomnia from which l suffered ter
ribly, as we'll as extreme nervousness
and acute dyspepsia.
II had been a coffee drinker since
childhood, and did not like to think
hat the beverage was doing me all
this harm. But it was, and the time
came when I had to face the fact, and
protect myself. I therefore gave up
coffee abruptly and absolutely, and
adopted Postum for my hot drink at
meals.
IT began to note improvement in
my condition very soon after l took
on Postum. The change proceeded
gradually, but surely, and it was a
matter Of only a few weeks before !
found myself entirely relieved-the
passed away, my diges'
tive apparatus was restored to normal
efficiency, and I began to sleep rest
fully and peacefully.
"These happy conditions have con-
tinued during all of the 5 years, and l
am safe in saying that I owe them
entirely to Postum, for when l began
to drink it I ceased to use medicines"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek. Mich. Read 1.-THE Road to
Wellville," in pkgs.
Postum comes in two forms:
Postum cereal-the original form
must be we'll boiled. 15c and Csc pack
ages.
Instant Postum soluble powder
dissolves quickly in a cup OF hot wa
ter, and, with cream and sugar, makes
a delicious beverage instantly. soc and
SOC tins.
Both kinds are equally delicious and
cost about the same per cup.
There's a Reason" for Postum.
sold by Grocers.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-05-20

IN SPRING THE FARM
is A WONDERLAND
From the Breeders Gazette.

From the Breeders Gazette.
Here are some maryels we saw
the other day. Early In the morn
ing myriads Of stars shone in the
heavens, well worth seeing once in
a while. Then the stars paled,
the dawn came rosy in the east,
the birds awoke and began to sing.
There was the robin, the dove, the
song sparrow and others-truly a
heavenly choir.
Before the sun had quite peered
above the horizon fields the farmer
and his sons were astir. Spring Is
here and there is much to do. With
whistling and good cheer they
donned their clothes-and were off
to the stables to care for the
horses. Smoke curied up from the
kitchen chimney meanwhile, and a
goodly smell of ham and eggs.
Breakfast was a CHEEKY meal, the
happy housewife, relating how
many new chicks she had found
and sonny tells how many pals Of
milk he got. Corn cakes, ham,
eggs, milk. c~offee-surely hat
breakfast ought to stay a man until
noon.
Then It was to the field with
teams to work. The glory OF the
earth under one as he plows or fits
the land! Meanwhile miracles are
happening all around. Buds swell
on trees and shrubs. and flowers
burst into bloom. Truly the farm
is a wonderland these days, and for
tunate Is he who can live and
work thereon and find that happi-
ness 80 often denied the town folk.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-05-20
What Causes tuberculosis.

DR.. John North Of Toledo, O., is
working on the theory that tubercu'
losis may be due to a lack of lime
in the system, as he says that while
tubercular germs are everywhere, they
only thrive in ripe soil and just what
is lacking in persons subject to tuber
cular trouble gives food for thought
He says that there is less tuber
culosis among people living in arid re
gions, and plants in such places have
more lime in their composition than
those growing in humid regions.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-05-20
Continued next week.
Comparisons!

II. L. Mencken, In Smart Set.
The crash of onyx upon %porphyry, the
dull humping of empty cocoanuts, the
shrill whistle Of windmills in a gale, the
yowling tom cats, he explosion Of red
lonely moors, the clash Of tin swords, the
rafting of dumb walters, the braying of
~5ackasses, the snorting of hippopotaInuses,
the s%queaking of hautboys and b%agpipes,
the gurgle of cut Jugulars, the cracking
of sclerotic knees. the blowing up and
busting of logic, the torture and death of
the English language. a meeting
Of the House Of Representatives Of the
United States.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-05-20
REAL SKIN COMFORT
Follows Use of cuticura Soap anc
Ointment. Trial Free.

BY bathing and amounting these fra
grant supercreamy emollients impart
to tender, sensitive or i%rritated. itch
ing skins a feeling OF intense skin
comfort difficult for one to realize who
has never used them for like purposes.
Cultivate an acquaintance with them.
Sample each free by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. Ky,
Boston. Sold eyerywhere.--Adv.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-05-20

DON'T VISIT THE CALIFORNIA Elk
POSITIONS Without a supply Of Aliens Foot
Ease. tho antiseptic powder to be shaken into tho
Shoes. or dissolved in the foot-bath. The Standard
Remedy for the feet for rs years. It gives instant
relief to tired. aching feet. and prevents swollen,
hot feet. One lady writes: Il enjoyed every minute
Of my stay at the Exposttions. thanks to Aliens
Foot-Ease In my shoes" Get il TO-DAY Adv
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-05-20
He Should Worry,

"How do you account for Nero fd-
ding during the burning of Rome?"
asked the professor.
Il suppose he had the place heavily
insured" suggested the senior who
was specializing in finance.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-05-20
Stitch! stltchI

g" have just read an interesting
article about the sewers of Paris"
said hubby. closing the book on his
thumb.
YES" replied wife, they're busy
night and day making shirts for sol
diers."
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-05-20
Too Much for Them.

Corpulent Individual-But you can't
give me any reason why I should not
enlist.
Spouse-Well, l should miss you,
dear, but the Germans couldn't.-Lon,
don Mail.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-05-20
Drink Denison's Coffee.
Always pure and delicious.

In the words of the Meteorological
Mike: "The B. V. DIS will p. d. q. be
o. K"
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-05
COMB SAGE TEA
 INTO GRAY HAIR
gadlssy Try ts,Es! Darkens bsasss'- fully and sl&sedy can tsIl-srinas
 back ita glcas and thickness.

Common garden sage brgweG into 3 heavy tea, with sulpaur and sICol(ol Gaded= VIII turn gray strsa4<ed and faded hair baayti4w!iy dark and ll1ZuE's ant remove every bit of dan5ruir stop scalp ltoLins and falling Es3r. 1.z-Z-2s the Sage Tea and SulpEar raC5gs at LoLaA. though 5s trouble some. An easier way ss to get the -s-s<l.~- -Lo-use eoutas costing about 50 -ella Q large bottle at drGg st0rsas as1Jvh as 's1FyeEh's Sage ard Sulphur Coug5und,' thus avoiding 8 lot o1 =zlza
 While urlsyys gray, fsded hair 2s not 4-~-.-l we zE deS.ra So retain Q IT. -5- t--u. appearance and attractive szl8. 5y GzEAzlzIe zpU= hair win s4E Ssss as1l 5UlD2gZr, no one cGG ls.s azss se t 3c5s < % naturally SC evenly You 5rat 5EnEsn : sponge r zC-- 1-s1 T-n ard draw thls through sou= aelrs teE-2g one sn1aI ztra--- lt S lime by zaqIning aii gray la-Es have ClaapCz erred After an ciAe- Duplication og tv7o your hair be comes beautifully dark, glossy, soft and flEuE--al and you appeax years s-lzz=E
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-05

catucl,. She is accompanied by her daughter a.Zttllesn.
 Miss Charlotte r. Maxeon and Miss Marion L. Barns were in Providence Monday and attended the meeting of th5 Monday Musical club.
 Mir and Mrs. Lucius P Burch ob- serv ed their fifteenth wedding anni- Versery by entertaining thirty five of their friends Saturday evening at their home in Granite street.
 Mrs. John Simmons of Hartford is visiting her brother, James McTurk.
 Amos c. Sheffield has returned home after spending week with his sis ter. Mrs. William G. Golf of War wick.
 William Burnie and Thomas Burnie of Westerly have received the news o1 the death of their nephew, Ser geant- Major John McGuffog, who was killed in France on October 2S. He had seen nine years service and was a member of the 4th Royal Irish Ora goon guards. He is survived by his wife and an infant.
 According to the record kept by Everett Barns, teller of the Washing ton Trust company, the total rainfall for the past year in Westerly was the smallest during a period of 22 years. The total for the year was 34.75 inch es. September was the dryest month in 1914, the waterfall for that month being .52 of an inch,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-05

lowed at noon. Seventy five sat down to the tables loaded with good things that was thoroughly enjoyed.
 At o'clock the roll call service was held. There were 82 responses. Inter- esting reports were given by F. w Martin, superintendent of the Sunday school; Mrs. W. B, Gallup, treasurer for the Ladies Missionary auxiliary; Mrs. B. NJ. Welch, for the Ladies' Aid society. and August Mattern for the |. P :. c. F., all the reports showing effective work accomplished by all these organizations connected with the church.
 There were three responses at the roll call from aged members who were unable to attend--Jared W Lincoln, who is 91 and Mrs. J. ". Lincoln, 90. Julius Church. who is &8, has been a member over II years.
 The benevolences of the church the past year was $107.81, the apportion- ment being exceeded. The present membership of the church is 105: add cd the pas; year. 1; loss, 3. The in vested funds of the church amount to '9,3l310. New hymn books are to be purchased to replace the old ones in use for over 30 years.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-05
MYSTIC
Monday Club Resumes Sessions-Fu"
 neraI-Opening of Oral School.


 The Monday club resumed it's meet ings Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Welcome F. Bates after two weeks recess over the holidays. A very interesting programme was car
 Silk Mill Shuts Down.
 The Mystic Silk Co, which has had a period of prosperous business in the mill at Industrial place closed down on Friday for an indefinite time. The reason for the shut down being the raw material. The closing of the mill throws a number of people out of enn- ployment. It is hoped that arrange ments maybe made for resuming op- erations at the factory before long.
 Funeral Sunday.
 The funeral of Joseph Lankes who died at his home on School street Thursday evening after a short ill., ness was held from his home Sunday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock, Rev. c. T. Hatch, pastor of the Methodist Epis- copal church conducted the services. Burial was in Elm Grove cemetery.
 Briefs and Personals.
 Miss Jessie Gardner is visiting rel a.tives in Slocun, R. [
 Miss Grace Burrows has returned to New York after a visit with her cousin, Miss Edith Burrows.
 Mrs. E. R. Lehr and Mrs. H. Horg of New YOrg, are the guests of their mother, Mrs. Joseph Lankes on School street.
 Worcester Tech, after 8 two weeks vacation in the village.
 John Wheeler has returned to Worcester after @ visit to his ar ents MT. and Mrs. C. F. Wheeler.
 Closes Bungalow.
 pr. and Mrs. George L. B. Iennard have closed their bungalow at the head of Mystic river, and are at Mrs. c. D. Stanton's, in Reynolds Hill, for the winter
 Oral School Opens.
 The children of the Mystic Oral school have returned from their vaca- tions spent In their homes, and were taken to the school Monday afternoon in J. c. F Browns bus, 6 distance of over mile from the village.
 Short Paragraphs,
 Mrs Louis \. 1foser is visiting rel LtiVes in Hartford.
 Mrs Martha JIalrns has returned 50 pVi{lirnaTltfc Normal school after q vis- It yVIln her parents here.
 Miss Emily North Murphy has re- turned t0 Providence after q. visit tC her parents, MT. and Mrs. William Murphy.
 E1os M. Gray Of Ledyard was In Mystic on Monday.
 ]. Harry Marshall has returned to Providence after a visit with his grandrnothar, 1Ers- Isabella MacKen- 9ie.
 Ralph Bates has returned to the I.aWreuceville school in New Jersey, and Kenneth Bates to the Students ATG league iu New York. after ? visi5 Q their parents, t-r, and Mrs. Nelson E Bates.
 Err. and Mrs. vz!ter H. E.sLthrag have left for a trip to New Orleans EIr. and Mrs. ArJhur Bcylen have returned from q. visit tc Boston.