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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-29
Totals .


aBatted for Meadows in sixth
bBatted for Bethel in ninth.
cBatted for ] Smith in NINTH
dram for Horstman in NINTH
Score by innings:
Boston ...... 210 100 CO.,
st. Louis .,..#....... 600 o01 I'll
Summary: Two base hits-~N
Maranvtlle, Long. Sacrifice Ill
Kelly Stolen bases--Kelly.
gresser, Baird. MILLER. Hornsby
Double plays-C. Smith to RaM3
to Konetchy: c. Smith to Kone&f
Hornsby TO Paulette. Wild piten
Tyler Balk-Meadows, B go
balls-Off Meadows. !; off Tyt9es
off Rudolph. / off Horstm41
Struck out-By Tyler. 2 by MeA@6g
3: by Horstman, !. Hits-On 49,
ows, II in six innings; off TT
In seven innings: off Rudolph vi
one and one-third innings. LII Il
bases-St Louis, s: Boston. 3.
of game-2:25. Umpires-Kie4
Emslie. 8
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-29

Summary: Stolen bases-Heilman,
Cobb. Left on bases-Philadelphi
IL; Detroit. 10. Two base hit--Neach.
Sacrifice hits-Dugan. Bodie. Double
play-Cobb to Young. Hits-Of Bo-
land. In innings; Off Cunningham,
g in 2: off Coveleskie, In 2. Struck
out-By Bush 5; by Roland, 2. Base
on balls-Off Bush, 6; off Cunning
ham. off James, 2. Wild pitches
Bush (2). Time-2:03. Umpires-
Mccormick, Nallin and Owens.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-29
Standing of Clubs.


Philadelphia In Cincinnati.
New York in Chicago.
Boston in st, Louis
Other game not scheduled.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-29
''BONF." OF KONI-TCHY
GIVES CARDS VICTORY

st Louis, July 2s,-A freak play.
probably an ivory exhibition. gave the
Cardinals s to 4 victory over the
Braves today. their seventh straight
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-29

NIRGINIANS In Baltimore.
Providence in Newark
Buffalo in Toronto
Rochester in Montreal.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-29
Standing of Clubs.
Games Today.

NIRGINIANS in Providence Ctwo
games).
Rochester in Montreal
Baltimore in Newark
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-29

New York In PittshurR.
Brooklyn In Cincinnati.
Boston in Chicago.
Phila delphia in st. Louis.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-29
Second Game.


Score by innings: r. H E.
Chicago 600 100 1lo--3 l
New York lilo 900 ops l2 4
Batteries: Scott and Lynn; Shaw
key, Caldwell and Nunamaker.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-29
PR ATES DROP BOTH ~see
ENDS TO DODU

P!ttshurg, Iuly 2s.-The nn2a
won both games from the PirahQ
dav. 6 to , and to :. The firsts ~
was an easy victory. The Pfraf4A
the second game sewed up until
ninth, when Brooklyn put OH@x
three-run rally and won.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-29

sBatted for Boland In nth.
s'Ratted for Cunningham IN sew
enth.
zBatted for Coveleskie in ninth.
phiindetphia
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-29
Second Game.

Score by innings: r II r.
Toronto ....... 600 600 0ao-2 ; !
Buffalo ....,. 600 100 400 10 .
Batteries: Hesrne and Lalonge;
ENEle and Daley.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-29
Standing of Clubs.
Games To-day.
No games scheduled.
Games Tomorrow

Detroit in Washington.
Cleveland in Philadelphia
Chicago in Boston
St. Louis in New York.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-29
Leafs Snlir With Bisons.

Toronto Ont, July 2S.-Toronto
and Buffalo split up today's double
bill Justin. the former Buffalo pitch
or. shutting out the Risons by 10
o. while FnEel beat Hearne in the
second 5 to . Hearne weakened
badly in the seventh. when two walks
and three hits. with an outfeld out
got four runs for the Herd. Both
teams felded claverlv. The scores:
score bv innings. r H F.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-29
Montreal Easy for Hustlcrs.

Montreal. July 2s.-The Royals
were twice defeated here this after
noon by Rochester by the scores of
IA to II and to >. The first game
was a smuggling match, while good
pitching featured the second.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-29
Totals .... 81 10x2s II
NOne out when winning run scored.


WU~ HHSt TIC--" " EFNNU IhTpe- NANe
h t-Wortman. Home run-W i J.
liams. Sacrifice hits-Herzog Doyle
Williams. Kauff Stolen bases
Doyle. Burns. Base on balls--Of
Hendryx, 9; off Carter, l.; off Doug
las. l; off Schupp. 4. Struck out
BY Hendrix. 2 by Carter. /; by
Schupp. 5 by Douglas. 2. wild pitch
Carter I'm characterization Brans-
field and O'Day. Time of game
2:2o.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-29
Second Game.
Score by innir

score by innings: X. IT. L.
Detroit ...... 900 1O1 10l Is 2
Philadelphia 03o 100 900 o. 2
Batteries: c. Jones. Boland and
Stanage; Schauer, Myers and Schang.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-29
HEARS DROP ROTH
TO DUNN'S BIRDS

Newark. \. / July 2s.-Jack
Dunn's Orioles trounced the Newark
Fears IN both games OF n double Bill
here this afternoon Baltimore won
the first game, Q to !. and the sec
cHd. s 10 g. Newark could not faith
ON the deliveries OF Thprmahlen and
HiN while Rosa, Smaliwood and Enz~
mann were easy for the Birds
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-29

Batteries Lehman. Smith and Sand
berg. Corner, Hersche and Howley.
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Continued on second pagsl
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Buralo ...... 900 600 oo0---o 4 o
Toronto .......I30 600 oo.-4 o
Batteries: Jaynes. Wyckor and
Onslow Justin and Laionge.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-29

Score by innings r.
, Detroit 900 600 005--5
! Philadelphia .,......00t 800 o0o-3
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-12-21

More than 100 loco lot1ves have
been rushed into Ohio by western
railroads to assist carriers to move
coal shipments
Presentation to the Metropolitan
Museum Of Art, New York, OF the
residue OF the world famous art col.
lection of the late J. Pierpont Nor
gan, carried out the wishes of the
nnancier. The collection Is valued at
97,5OO, 900.
Feb. "a will be Eagles day IN Ohio,
according to a call issued by H. E.
Fegley, state president.
First steel merchant ship, the Los
Angeles, was launched successfully at
an American port
Congressman Royal c. Johnson of
Aberdeen, 8. D., enlisted as a private
in the regular army and was assigned
to Camp Meade.
Fumes from a leaking stove caused
the death OF William spott, 23,aat his
home in Fostoria, o. Mrs. William
Tschafat and nsr son, who lived in
the same house, are in serious condi-
ton.
Hundreds are dying Of famine at
Teheran, Persia, say state depart
ment advices, adding an appeal for
relief
Hyman BorTok Of New York city
is alleged to have held 1875 barrels OF
sugar in storage. He was held for
trial Dec. %.
Major g. v. Menzies, lawyer, prom
inent Democratic politician, soldier
and naval officer, died at Mt. Vernon
Ind. after a long illness
Walter Schumann-Heinke, son of
Nine. Ernestlne Schumann-Heinke
enlisted in the army. He LIS the fourth
son of the opera singer to enter the
army or navy.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-12-21
A contract aggregating 1880, ,OO9

A contract aggregating 1880, ,00t
for making steam winches for govern
ment boats has Just been obtained b.
the Fairbanks Steam Shovel com
pany. Marion. o.
The ship yard OF Charles Rhode 4
Sons company at Canton. Nd, wal
threatened with destruction when tnC
drydock, the tug Irene and scow wers
badly damaged by an incsndiary fire
More than 100 alleged members OF
the Industrial Workers OF the World
charged WITH conspiring against the
federal government, pleaded mot
guilty" when arTaigned before Judge
lands at Chicago.
Federal food administration's pro.
hibition against the canning of beans
pending q survey Of the availabie
supply of tin plate, was lifted to per
NIT Gamers to put up 25 per cent OF
their capacity up to March 1 next.
Revision Of copper prices has been
taken up at Washington by producers
and the war industries board.
Felix Calender. vice president and
head Of the department of the in.
terior, was elected president OF Swift
zerland for 1913.
Hamilton county food conservation
committee has decresd that free
lunches in Cincinnati saloons must
be abolished by Jan. /.
State department cabled its lega.
tions in neutral countries q denial
that German woman spy, Anna
Huitems," had been shot in this
country.
One workman was killed and FIVE
injured as a result OF a fire which
followed an explosi' | at an acid plant
OF the DUPONT Pow, Ar company, near
Wilmington, Del.
Distilleries Of Schiedam, Holland,
which produce vast quantities OF gin
and other liquors, have been notified
by the Dutch governments grain bu-
reau that no more grain will be SUP
piled for conversion into alcoholic
products.
Four automobile bandits held up
the Lagrange State bank, Lagrange,
ILL.,, and robbed 1t Of $4,000. They
took $4,000 in gold and $4,000 IN
currency.
Hostile legislation In Georgia has
caused the national forest reservation
commission to adopt a policy of re-
fusing to make any further purchases
in that state until repeal of the legis-
lation.
Western Union Telegraph company
will lay two cables, one from Rio Jan
eiCo through Para, Brazil, to the An.
TILES, while the other will be from
Rio Janeiro to Argentina by way of
Santos and Uruguay.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-12-21
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
PUNCHED PARAGRAPHS
SooOoeoOssoesssssosaOsost


There are 25,s70 taekies at tle
naval training station at Great Lakes,
ILL.,, the largest number ever gathered
under a single command for instrue-
! tion.
] At Gary, Ind, an unidentified Ne
gro was shot and killed and Nike
Binzen, a saloonkeepOr, was serious
ly wounded by four motor bandits,
VINO escaped with $4,000 which ths
men were carrying from a bank.
John Flowers OF Washington, Ind.
didn't know his own age and, fearing
! he might be a Stacker, registered and
is now in the national army at Camp
Dodge His wife has just learned
from county records that he is 40.
Fire at Erie, Pa, damaged the
Fulmer and Wilkie dry goods store
and the c. o. Johnson cloak house
adjoining to the extent OF 100000.
Eva Tanguay, con1edienne, was
granted divorce at Chicago from
John W Ford, her former dancing
partner, on charges OF desertion and
nonsupport.
Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky pro
vided a quarter million new membe.s s
for the Red Cross in the first day Of
the Christmas drive.
An alien enemy permit was issued
to Fred G. Miller, mayor-elect OF
Michigan City, Ind, allowing him to
enter barred zones in his own town.
Believed to have been the victim
of tong men, George D. Gee, a Cni-
nese, employed by the federal gov
eminent as an investigator of viola.
lions Of the opium law. was stabbed
to death at his home IN New York.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-12-21
ST. HENRY

Henry Romer is confined to his bed
with heart trouble, and his condition has
been serous, but he is convalescing at the
present time.
The congregation of the Catholic church
are installing an elaborate electric light
ing system which they hope to have com
pleted by Christmas.
DR.. ]. A. Schirack, who has been very
sick the past two weeks is now able to
be out of bed
The ladies' hereabouts are working dill
gently making Red Cross appliances and
knitting for our boys in the service of
Uncle Sam,
Our people are still suffering for want
of coal and hope for an early supply.
Mrs, Edward #. Romer of Cincinnati.
spent couple OF days here visiting J. II.
Romer, who has been seriously III the
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-12-21
ST. JOHNS LUTHERAN
CARISTMAS PROGRAM
Continued from First Paoe)

NSUnttUuSu ITOH THSL Ta0Gl
arvey.
Song: Mrs simon's class: Luther.
Cradle.
Hymn.
Recitation: Edwin Bethel, Mary Mesar-
vey.
Scripture reading.
Recitation: Vernon Anselman, Frances
Bentler Marie Suhr.
Song: Silent Night, Holy Night.
Recitation: Mildred Bauer, 10y Reitz,
Carl Kessler.
Song: Mrs. Mesarvey's class: Sweet
Christmas Angels.
Recitation: Ruth Suhr. Urban Hoenie.
Scripture reading.
Recitation: Margaret Norman.
Song by school: Come Hther, Ye Faith
full
Recitation: Louis Green, Mary Mesar-
vey.
Song by Mr.. Mesarvey's class: Come
to the Lowly Manger."
Recitation: Cora Hoenie.
Scripture reading.
Reritation: Oscar Weisman. Raymond
Hoenie, Lora Junod.
Song: by Mr.. Hecht's clasi: 20 Star Di-
vine"
Recitation: Burdette Cole, Glenn Kess-
Ter.
Song by little ones: Twinkle Little
star"
Recitation: Dillon Kabel, Arnold Junod.
Song by the school: Thousand Tiny
Candles Sparkling.
Recitation: Little Candles by the Little
Folks.
Recitation: Leonard Suhr. Marcella
Reitz.
Anthem by Male Choir.
Offering for the Orphans.
Closing service.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-12-21
CONSCRIPTION UPHELD

Union Government Returned by the
Canadian Voters.
Ottawa, Dec. 18.-Union govern.
ment has been returned and conscrip-
tion confirmed by the Canadian do.
mestic vote. Returns received from
all over Canada indicate that the gov
ernment of Sir Robert Borden has
been elected to administer Canadian
affairs for another five years and that
Sir Wilfrid Laurier is as definitely
defeated as in the reciprocity election
of 1911. The soldier vote, which viii,
not be ascertained for some days, will
increase the already heavy maiorities
of government members.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-12-21
LUTHERAN CHURCH

LUTHERAN CHURCH
Celina
Scnday school, 900 a. m
English service. 200 D. m.
Vesper service, 1900 D. m.
On Christmas day German services in
the forenoon and childrens service in the
evening.
Hopewell Township
Sunday school, 900 a. m.
English service, 1000 a. m.
On Christmas day German service in
the afternoon and children's service on
evening preceding Christmas.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-12-21

you can leave me some candy nd oranges
and mixed nuts, If you can spare them.
Now don't forget my sister Nellie, she is
four years old and as sweet as big stick
of candy. She wants rubber ball and
new blue hair ribbon and any thing else
you can spare. Now we won't be at home
Santa, we will be at Grandpa Mays. He
lives in Celina, GOT Heirholzer street Now
don't forget the place. I will go to bed
early and shut my eyes tight. Thanking
you in advance we remain your little boy
and girl,
RAYMOND AND NELLIE LEHMAN.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-12-21
Traction Strike Off.

Cleveland, Dec. 20.-The strike on
the Cleveland Southwestern and Co.
Iumbus Traction line is ended, the
employees voting to return to WORK
under their existing contract and
without an increase in wages.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-12-21
AMONG CHURCHES

CHURCH OF GOD
Rev. w. E. Turner, Pastor.
Celina Tabernacle
Sunday school a. m.
Christian Endeavor, D. m.
Preaching service, D. m.
Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at
Z o'clock.
Neptune
Sunday school $3.50 a. m.
Preaching service 1y a. m.
Prayer meeting Thursday evening at
1880 o'clock
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-12-21

Big Pete says he sold 1108 pair shoes,
socks and gloves lass Saturday. Big
Pete wishes you all Merry Xmas and a
Happy New Year.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-12-21
Greenwich, Ohio, r. d. 1
Dec. 10, 1917.
Dear Santa Claus:

Dear Santa Claus:
This evening will drop you few lines
to let you know what l want for Christ
mas. will not ask for much as there is
so many poor children that needs more
than do. / would like to have a check
er board and II you have sweater or a
pair OF leggings or something like that
you can spare you can leave them. Then
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-12-21

A fine line of baby carriage robes at
W. A. ]. McDaniel's. Awful nice for
baby's Christmas.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-12-21
Celina, Ohio.
Dec. II, 1917.


am eight years old go to school and
in tie fourth srade I would like to have
a handkerchief. story book, and pretty
goods to make my doll dress, and candy
oranges, bnanas nd penuts for Christmas.
BLANCH MCGEE.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-12-21
Dear Santa Claus :

DGdT SANTA CIduSs
don't go to school. I am five years old.
would like to have an A. B. c, book,
and q handkerchief, hairribbon and over
shoes and candy, oranges, bananas and
penuts, for Christmas.
RUTH MCGEE.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-12-21
Celina, Ohio
r. r. 7.
Dear Santa Claus:

Dear Santa Claus:
Please bring me a new doll and a piano
nd some cndy and nuts, Granger and
fruits. m four years old. l go to Sun
day school. Please don't forget to bring
Evaun and Kahle something. This will
be all for this time. Your little girl,
MARIELLE JENKINS.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-12-21
Mendon, Ohio.
!. F. D. 3, Box 81

Dear Santa Claus:
This is John Loyda Bades again. Dear
Sanity l will ont ask for much. l want
a coaster sled and Dear Sanity don't for
get my little cousins Horson and Goldy
and my brother Vernon would like pair
of mishing socks and Dear Sanity don't
forget my cousins out vest of town so l
will close and say my prayer.
JOHN LOYDA BADER.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-12-21
Columbus, Ohio.
Dec. 13, 1917.

DVdT SANTA OIdUS.
l would libe to have reed go-cart and
some candy. Do not forget my sister and
brothers and mama and papa. Do not
forget the poor people. Bring my grand
mas and grandpas something too. I will
have it warm in the house when you
come. We are all anxious to see you.
Your friend,
MARY ELIZABETH CARLIN.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-12-21
Columbus, Ohio.
Dec. 13, 1917.

Dear Santa Claus:
/ would like to have a machine and
some candy too. Don't forget the poor
people too. How good will be when l
get to see you. will have the fire lit
when you come in so that you can get
warm. Your friend,
WILLIAM CHARLES CARLIN.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-12-21
Celina, Ohio.
Dec. IT, 1917.

Dear Santa Claus:
l am little girl nine years old, and
so to school every day and study my les
sons very good. I want you to come to
my house and bring me Sleepy Night
Stories, striped hair-ribbons, some candy,
nuts, and oranges. I live three miles
southwest of Celina. I'll go to bed early.
From your little girl,
PEARL ANDREWS.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-12-21
Columbus, Ohio.
Dec. 13, 1917.
Dear Santa Claus:

wocld like to have a machinic and
some candy too. Don't forget the poor
people too Hoy good will be. When
get to see yiu will lhave the fire lit when
you come in so that you can get warm.
Your friend,
JAMES JOHN CARLIN.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-12-21
Columbus, Ohio.
Dec. 10, 1917.

would like to have doll and some
candy too, andN don't forget the poor
children and mama and papa too. How
good 1 will be when get to see you.
will have the fire lit when you come in so
that you can get warm I would like to
have a rocker. Your friend,
ROMANIA MARIE CARLIN.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-12-21
past month.

past month.
Henry Gottemoeller, of Celina. was a
visitor here, Wednesday.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-12-21

Celina, Ohio.
Dec. II, 1917.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-06-08
HOME CIRCLE MAGAZINE SECTION

slender hands folded, her eyes on him.
"And now, she asked, what am
to do?"
He understood, and bent his head.
He had an answer ready, trembling on
his lips; but horror of presuming on
her gratitude kept him silent,
Am | to go back e. to him" she
said, family.
God forbid" he blurted out. With
all his keen eyesight, how could he fail
to see the alteration in her eyes, on her
mute lips, quivering curve, in every
line of her body? But the brutality
of asking for that which her gratitude
might not Withhold froze him. 1t was
no use; he could not speak.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-06-08

happiness, she watched him sleepily.
He muttered under his breath.
"Sprowl What fool! What a cheap
fool! And yet not one among us even
suspected him of that !"
After long time he looked up at the
girl, blankly at first, and with grimace
of disgust "You see," he said, and
gave curious laugh-"you see that
that you own all this land of ours-as far
| can make out"
After long explanation she partly
understood, and laughed outright, a
clear child's laugh without trace OF
that sad undertone he knew so well.
But we are not going to take it away
from your club--are WEI" she asked.
"No," he said; "let the club have
the land-your landl What do we care?
We will never come here again" He sat
a moment, thinking, then sprang up.
eve will go to New York tomorrow, "
he said; and I'll just step out and say
goodbye to Sprowl-I think he and his
wife are also going tomorrow, | think
they're going to Europe, to lire!
I'm sure they are; and that they will
never come back"
And, crriously enough, that is exactly
what they did; and they are there yet.
And their establishment in the Ameri-
can colony is the headquarters for all
nobility in exile, including the chival-
rous Orleans.
Which is one sort of justice.-the
Lansing sort; and, anyway, Coursay
survived and married an actress a year
later. And the club still remains in
undisturbed possession OF Eileen Lam
sings land; and Major Brent is now its
president.
As for Mum, he has permanently
retired to Munnville, Maine, where, it
is reported, he has cured several worthy
and wealthy people by the simple pro-
cess of prayer.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-06-08

emily a thought flashed to him. He
came erect and ierked out the lower
drawer, He took up the wrapped
manuscript, broke the seals, opened it.
AS he did so a letter dropped out. With
wide, unbelieving eyes he read
Mr.. Gregory Blake:
We are much impressed with your
novel and are returning it for certain
changes; If you care to follow low the he
glad to offer you five thousand dollars
for all serial and book rights.
AS to suggestions, we quote as fol-
lows
Blake read no farther. With choking
throat and radiant eyes he burst from
the room and dashed up the stairs to
where Maiorie was waiting him
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-06-08
The Inspired Vote
Continued from page 4.

brance of the half-lighted study, the
lawyers anxious voice, the decision,
the postman's whistle Last of all
came the white pleading face of the girl
among the pillows. Three more months
the doctor had warnedl ...
MIR. Blake, we are waiting!" the
presidents voice echoed strangely in
the quiet room. Blake swallowed hard.
The eyes of every man around the table
were glued upon him. He opened his
lips to speak-but paused with a half
formed word.
A quick, familiar voice rang to his
ears. "There is something greater
than your love for me, Greg! Those
were Marjorie's words that day OF his
electionl
Like the swapping of thread his
brain cleared He looked steadily about
him at the circle of strained expectant
faces.
81 am not in favor of renewing the
present company's franchise, Mr.. Pres
ident, he answered,
An hour later, when he had reached
the streets, muffled in his big coat,
picking his way through the tangle OF
holiday shoppers, the newsboys were
crying the extras.
At far corner he bought paper,
still damp from the press. The heavy,
black headlines wavered in his vision.
ROBBER GAS COMPANY DE-
FEATED BY COUNCIL.
The New City Council Defeats Re-
newal of Midtown Gas and Electric
Company's franchise A Body Blow
to the Grafters. End of Corporation
Rule!!
Gregory Blake the man Who Swung
the Decision! Milltown's Greatest
Christmas Present.
Blake crumpled the sheet within his
fingers and whirled it into the gutter
Praise, praise, praisel And of what
avail now? He had done his duty
snapped the corporation chains which
had so long CALLED his city. He had
done all Of this-and because of it
Marjorie was to-.
He let himself into the study. 1t
was quite dark. He turned ON the
lights and sank YEARLY before his desk,
pillowing his head upon his arms, Pres