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CHAPTER xil-continued.

"I believe you are right" said Rod ney, leaning back in his chair and staring at her through his glasses. If we can only make him speak But where is he?"
 Working for my father"
 What do you mean?"
 'T mean that l suspected him from the first, and as there was m opening for private confidential man, who un- derstood engineering vacancy made by the promotion of my fathers pri- yate secretary-I prevailed upon him to give the position to Shurtlitf. ta- ther hates the name of Meade, but he worships efficiency and he knows that Shurtliff Is the very incarnation of the particular kind of ability that he de-' sires, so he Is with my father con1 staRtly and I have him always under my eye. When we go away in the car, he goes along"
 What are you going to do?"
 Twin his confidence, his affection If I can, appeal to him, and"
 By love-" said Rodney. "I believe you can do it. You can't drive that old man"
 @I know it." said the woman.
 You haven't told him that you thought it was his fauit?''
 No"
 "I couldn't do anything with man like Shurtliff. You can. You can win his devotion. you can let him see how much the reinstatement of Bert Meade tn honor again means to you. You can do it."
 Meanwhile you will help me, won't yep7"
 "frN any way, in every way. Do you know where he has goney"
 T haven't the slightest idea. He might be in Afr.ca, or South America. or out West, or up North. Do you see those flowers ?"-she pointed to great bunch of American Beauty roses, which had been forced for her appar- entity, and which she had received on that very day--"Dards. you know. the Madison avenue florist sends me box of magnificent blossoms-roses, vio- lets. orchids, always different-every week. They speak to me of him."
 Have you ever tried to trace them?" u No. l know whence they come and dat is all. We will hear from him soAe day, somewhere, somehow
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CHAPTER XIV.
The Former and the Latter Rain.

The work on the dam was progress ing splendidly. Nandeventer, driving his men hard. shared in all their furi- ous efforts. He was not only their leader, but their inspiration. He had surrounded himself with body of able assistants. and his teamsters and workmen had been eulled until they had become small army of picked men of which to be proud.
 Among all these Meade stood very high. In the four months he had been with Nandeventer he had shown such Il grasp of things. such an ability to handle men, in one or two instances when. with intention to try him, the resident engineer had given him
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Meanwhile we will work, work, work "
 And you will allow me to say be- fore I go that since l have had this conversation with you l do not see how even love for his father or his family name would have led Meade to do It."
 Don't say anything against him, said Helen Illingworth quickly. He was mad with anxiety. shame, regret. Whatever he did. love him just the Same.'
The Dermott news., 1917-08-23

How young Roberts, the mys- terious engineer, uses his taients and knowledge to good advan. taoe 10 told in the next install. ment-he gets the opportunity to wipe out all disgrace, real or fancied.
The Dermott news., 1917-08-23
CHAPTER XII.
Working Up.

The autumn went by as dream. Winter, warm and mild in that far southern cline, was at hand before Meade realized it. An ordinary engi- neer of half the ability of Bertram
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TRY AS HE WILL TO CONCEAL HIS EXPERT KNOWLEDGE OF ENGINEERING, MEADE FAILS AND PROMOTION
 COMES TO HIM RAPIDLY AT THE DAM

bridge which his father noted engineer planned sudden death disgrace which home New York He
 
 Meanwhile Helen ngworth Meades sweetheart Rodney, working his whereabouts They by elder accident This by retar
The Dermott news., 1917-08-23
Wanted Joy Distributed.

Marion was given beautiful lF'& Christmas eve. She was overM l. but changed it from one finger tbS other all evening. No one noticed it that evening, but she kept 1t up the next morning. Her mother. fearing Marion would lose the ring. said: "Why don't t your ring on one finger and there. Marion7" "Well, l d@ Q be mean. When I keep 1t ger pity the oth- err"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-09-06
Blackbirds By The Million.

A good deal OF interest has been man
TESTED for the past week or two in the
huge flocks OF blackbirds that each even
ing fly over Shepherdstown from the
northeast TO the southwest. A half hour
or so before SHUTDOWN the flight begins,
and for perhaps an hour the birds press
on and on in vast procession. There
must be millions OF them. and We have
heard persons say that they have never
before seen such enormous flocks. They
probably roost al night in the pine hills
in the southern part OF Berkeley county,
as they head that way in the evening
Early risefs say that soon after daybreak
the birds may be seen flying toward the
northeast. They go across into Mary
land, and scatter in small floCks over the
country, devouring grasshoppers and
other insects and also going after the
corn in the ear. We have heard number
OF farmers in this section say that some
damage is being done 10 the corn, as the
birds are able TO tear open the husk at
the end OF the ear and then get al the
grain. In the evening the birds assemble
in countless numbers for their return flight,
occasionally stopping here and there to
feed or rest. and by dark they have
reached their roostirg place. An old
saying is that the flockiug together OF the
birds SO soon in the season is sign OF
an early fall Some persons believe that
the unusually great number is an indica-
ton OF very severe winter, as Nature
has caused the old birds to raise several
broods IN order TO make up for losses
that are sure to come. One thing is
sure, it is interesting to watch the maneu-
vers of these myriaos of birds each day.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-09-06
Real Estate Sales.

The tarm OF ITO acres owned by the
late Mrs. Melinda Byers, about two and
a-half miles southwest ofShepherdstown,
on the Kearneysville pike. was sold al
public sale last Saturday. II was bought
by Guy T. Morrison, Of Bedington,
Berkeley county, at Sll7 an acre. There
was number OF bidders tor the place,
which is we'll improved and desirsbly
located. Joseph E. BYers, who has lived
on the farm practically all Of his life, bid
up to SIG Is and quit Mr.. Morrison
made bid OF Sll7, and the farm was
his, as Mr.. ByerS retired when il reached
that figure. This is regarded as very
high price for the place. MIR. Morrison
will get possession the first OF next April,
and will move there with his family.
They will be desirable addition TO our
community, as they are among the most
highly esteemed residents OF Berkeley
county. Mr.. Byers expects 10 move to
town next spring.
Another real estate deal has been ne
gotiated in the same locality. Joseph E.
Byers has sold 10 E. L. Goldsborough,
c. D. Scully and several other gentlemen
associated with them hundred acres Of
his farm, formerly known as the VIM.
H. Byers farm, west of the Keaneysville
pike, for $4,000. Ninety acres OF this
property IS set in apple trees five Or six
years old, which should develop into
very fine orchard. The remaining ten
acres OF the tract is woodland.
John w. Irwin has sold his farm of 100
acres at Dusfs Crossing, on the B & o
Railroad, TO Frank Hardy, at $40 per
acre. There is bearing apple orchard
OF II acres on the place.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-09-06
Personal Mention.

Mr.. and Mrs. ID. NJ. Koontz, their sons
Robert and Leonard and their daughter
Margaret. OF Washington, have been in
Shepherdstown this week visiting their
relatives and attending the fair. They
drove here in their automobile, coming
by way OF Gettysburg.
Mrs. NJ. L. Hickey is here IRON South
Bethlehem. Pa, 10 spend fair week with
her relatives and friends. Mrs. Wilbur
Nicodemus, OF Brunswick, is also here
with her little son.
Mrs. Annie Kerfoot, her daughter. Mrs.
Black. and her son, Mr.. John r. Kerfoot,
of Connellsville, Pa. are here vistsng the
family OF Mr.. W. L. Arthur.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leighton Kremer and
their children, OF Hagerstown, are spend
ing the week with Mrs. Josephine Hold
ges in this place.
Mr.. Vim. L. holland, OF Charles Town,
is in Shepherdstown to spend some time.
Heis stopping at Mrs. Virginia Harrison's.
Mrs. Florence Williams, OF Baltimore,
has been in Shepherdstown the past week
or two visiting Mrs. James S. Phillips.
Williamson Mcdonald, who is making
his home with his sister, Mrs. Striuger,
near Baltimore, is home for the fair.
Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Crowl, OF Nc
Keespor, Pa, are here 10 spend fair
week at Mr.. Crowps old home.
Mr.. Frank w. Myers was home from
New York TO spend the weekend with
his family in Shepherdstown.
Mr.. and Mrs. John W. James, Of Wash
ington, are here to enjoy fair week, stay
ing at Mrs. James's old home.
Mr.. Staley Hause. of PIttsburg, formerly
of this place, is here to renew old aequsin-
lance and enjoy the fair.
Mrs. Frank BilImyer. OF Victoria, Va,
is here " 18th her little daughter for visit
TO Mrs. Bernie Billmyer
Miss Helen UhseId, OF Hagerstowu, is
visiting Miss Elizabeth Melester in Shep-
herdstown this week.
Miss Leta Skinner. of Baltimore, is
spending fair week with her home folks
in this vicinity.
Mr.. ]. E. Rentch, OF Baltimore, is in
Shepherdstown TO spend fair week with
his relatives.
Miss Edna Sprenkle, OF Harrisburg,
Pa, is a guest OF Mrs. J. l. Welshans
this week.
Mr.. ID. T. Nichols. OF the UviIia neigh
borhood, was among ourcalIers on Tues
day.
Mr.. H. E. Melester has gone TO Phila-
delphia for visit Of few days.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-09-06
A Romance of The Redwoods.

Mary Pickiord's new photoplay, "a
Romance of the Redwoods," staged un-
der the direction of Cecil b. DeMille for
AIRCRAFT Pictures. presents striking ex-
ample of why the greatest number DINO
ton picture producers operate in Cali
fornia. The wonderful sunlight. to-
gether with the wide variety OF scenery
obtainable within short distances from the
studio, Can only be secured in this part
Of the country. The gigantic redwoods,
together with the mountain forest scenes
and the immense rolling plains Of the
West, display some OF the most wonder
full natural settings ever caught by the
camera and offer striking background
for the romantic story with its charming
situations of particular heart appeal. The
picture will make IFS initial performance
at the Shepherdstown Opera House on
Monday, September 10Th.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-09-06
To Our Friends and Patrons

We are very sorry indeed that Mr. Frank W. Myers
who has been efficient subagent Shpherdown has resigned
accept position New York. and therefore becomes necessary
appoint Subagen Shepherdsown to look after the inter-
eStS of our poicyholders and ourselves
We have duly considered the matter and have appointed Mr. JOS
Trout the newleeed cashier OF the Farmers Bank and
beSpeak for Mr. Trout the share Of your patronage has been
given Mr. Myers.
Renewal of insurance will be looked after promptly and
hope Mr. Trout and ourselves may be favored with continuance
of your patronage With best wishes,
Very Truly Yours
WASHINGTON, ALEXANDER COOKE
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-09-06
The Apple situation.

Although there have been good many
apple buyers in Berkeley and Jefferson
counties hepssttew weeks, comparative
" few deals have been made. The Mar
tinsburg Journal reports thatl. w. Wood,
of Hedgesvills, has sold 5000 barrels Of
Grimes Golden, York Imperials and Stay
men Wiuessps, getting 500 barrel for
the Grimes Golden and 500 for the
others. In Jefferson county the dealers
have not been bidding high enough to
get the crops, aud few apples have been
sold. &c. Unger, southwest OF Shep-
herdstown, has closed the sale OF his ap-
pies.
Since the above was written, the Mar
tinsburg papers indicate that there IS a
break in the lineup of the buyers, and
they seem ready to come TO the terms OF
the growers. The World says that w.
A. Ferguson. representing GridleY, Mar
on 6 Company, OF Chicago, has purchased
from the Grimes Golden Company, E.
F Thomas. manager, 1900 barrels OF
Works, II 500 for No. and s. 90 for
No. ?, and 200 barrels OF Old WineSaps
at $500 for No. and 500 for No. ?;
also 200 barrels OF Yorks from W. H.
Thomas al 500 and 800. The prices
are net spot cash {. o. b. local loading
station. c. L. Robinson, OF Winchester.
has bought Thomas Browns crop, near
Arden, at 500 for Old Wiuesaps and
$40 for Yorks
Jefferson county growers, who have
been pressed by dealers this week 10
sell at prices considerably lower than
those quoted above, haye stiffened up,
and they will hold out for as good prices
as their Berkeley county neighbors are
getting
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-09-06

Washington, Alexander & Cooke have
appointed Joseph H. Trout, the new
cashier of the Farmers Bank OF Shop
herdstown, 10 be their sub-agent in Shep-
herdstown. Mr.. Trout will give prompt
attention to all business along this line,
and asks for the continued favors OF the
public.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-09-06

II is surprising the amount OF Owens
6 MilIer's kidney pills that are sold.
They speak for themselves-35c.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-09-15
DR. Our Soldier Boys al Camp Lewis Ests s ; sfs
Dancing Takes
It's Place At
Head of List

With many young men in Taco
ma this year who will be seeking
enjoyment in every form, dancing
is expecting to become more pop
ular than ever before.
Dancing parlors are already
crowded each evening, and several
new ones are being prepared, I'M
der supervision of the army post
recreation authorities.
Sloane's dancing academy at
Division and | streets opened the
season recently with far greater
attendance than ever before. John
sons School of Dancing, in the
new Orange hall, 735 st. Helens
ave-. is crowded each night.
Probably a half dozen new
dancing psrlors are being pre-
pared, some of them being elab-
crate places with large orchestras
and every comfort for dancers and
spectators.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-09-15
.Dague Winner In
Billiard Match

j. A. Dague, we'll known South
Tacoma sportsmen, won the South
Tacoma three-cushion billiard
title last night by defeating Mike
Barrett in a challenge match, rs
to 23, in so innings. The score
was tied all the way up to the
final two points, when Dague
showed a flash of brilliant play
ing and slipped across with a
two-point margin. The game was
played in the Pennant billiard par
lors before a large crowd of bill
lard fans. The same players will
compete for the straight cushion
title in the same place Sunday
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-09-15
rACOMAN AN INVENTOR

Kronlund 4605 So Yakima expert mat
received Washington D. Co.
this week srsg mattress which he recently invented and
to mattress the market this winter
body Kronunds mattress contains
SPIRAL springs which hold the sides apart.
top bottom heavy layers of felt By elm
heretofore
besif giving greater comfort, Kronlund claims.
manufacturing depart
Of he F. s.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-09-15
APPLE FUND SWELLED

The best local Clipped to apple
benefit the
ers of the coast artillery for their boys,
Those contributed
Frederick Rice,
ergt Fred SCHNEIDER Private Hammond Lieut. Wfred Lewis and
e1rs. Frederick Dean. I
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-09-15

Harry Breen, kernel" in the
great army of nuts. is close to the
top of the new bill with large
portion of chipmunk fodder.
Adams and Guhl, blackface
comedians, talk insurance. Be-
fore they finish they come to the
conclusion that it is better for
man to be dead than alive-and
lot cheaper.
The Four Roses, a quartet of
lively girls, are fashionable step
pers and do everything from the
modern dances to the old-fash-
toned minuet.
The musical feature will be
Little Miss Up-to-Date," with
Faye O'Neill and George Phelps,
assisted by a dashing chorus.
Lottie Merritt is an artist here
with her accordion and saxaphone.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-09-15
Omitted Press eIased Wire. \

JEWELS LOST ON ROAD
- Omitted Press Leased Wire.l
PASADENA Cal, Sept. 14-Some where between
and Pasadena valued thousands dollars
scattered the boulevard They
cleveland, o.. here,
bile and lost the jewels
$1,000 and platinum collar a
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-09-15
CHURCH
TOPICS
SUNDAY

st. Andrews Episcopal-Even-
ing, "An Imperial MASTER" Rev.
Frederick T. Webb.
Christian Science church-Les-
son topic: Substance"
st. Luke's Memorial-Services,
1880 and II a. m. THE Post:
What the Parish Can Do;' Rev.
F. w. Keator.
st. Pauls Lutheran--Rev. G.
Haase of Leavenworth breaches.
1920, in German.
First Christian - Morning.
christian Union" evening, 1.-THE
Second Coming" Rev. Herman
p. Williams.
Trinity Lutheran-Rev. Karl
Kiliun of Puyallup breaches at
1890.
Church of the Holy Commu-
nion-Morning, THE Day of OPP
for Serving Ones Own
interests" evening, "The Place
of Vengeance in the Divine
Economy" Rev. r. H. McGinnis.
Emmanuel Presbyterian-Rev
A. H. Lathrop of Seattle breaches
in morning and DR.. Richard Oates
of Seattle in the evening. Both
prominent members of Methodist
Church of Jesus Christ of Lat
ter Day Saints-Elders Grover
Hooper and j. e. Rappleye will be
evening SPEAKERS.
So. Tacoma First Norwegian
- Services, IL a. m;
Rev. o. Hagaes.
Emmanuel Lutheran - Services
1880 p. m; Rev. o. Hagaes.
Associated Bible Students-Dis-
course topic, 3 p. M: Pastor
His Work, His Character,
His Message"
Norwegian Danish Lutheran
Worship at IL a. M; young peo-
pies rally, p. m.
First Observation-Disclosures
Filling the First Ranks" even
ing. "Is He'll joker" Rev.
Frank Dyer.
First Presbyterian--Rev. Frank
A. LaViolette of Seattle, speaks
in morning; Rev. c. w. Weyer
speaks on Spending Million"
at the annual Sunday night nerv-
ice for young people, in evening.
Epworth Methodist Bible
school $3.50. No preaching ON ac-
count of annual conference at
First M. e. church.
Trinity Methodist = Sunday
9:45 a. m. No services,
due to annual conference.
O
East Congregational = Serv-
ices IL a. m, and 7:45 p. m. Pull
pit occupied by visiting Methodist
both services.
q o o
At st. Paul M. e. church, So.
43rd and l., two visiting men at
the Methodist conference will
preach. In the IL O'Clock service,
the Rev. Geo. +. Hopkins OF the
Oregon conference, and in the s
o'clock evening service, the Rev.
DR.. Fulkerson. 30 years a mission
AIRY in Japan.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-09-15

Fresh from Mr triumphs in.the
world of photoplay, Octavia Hand
worth comes to Pantages as the
headliner on the new bill Monday
She was a Lubin and Pathe star
for several seasons and has a
great following among those who
appreciate the best in pictures.
In Salvation Sue, 1.-The sketch that
MS ~Handworth selected for her
vaudeville debut, she enacts the
role of a Salvation Army lass.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-09-15
Omitted Press Leased Wire.1
TACOMA'S OFF THE MAP

a s.
minneapolis Journal last Sunday showing
sts military
Lewis shown Seattle
Ptut TACOMA is nowhere to be found
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-09-15

$50 Long Lefty" Oliver Moros-
SOS sensational musical success,
will be the offering at the Taco
ma theater for four nights, begin
ming Sunday, Sept. 30. Mr..
Morosco will send the original
New York production and cast
which gladdened Broadway for 20
weeks the early part of this sea-
son. The costumes are all bright
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-09-15

A thousand tons a day of food
and clothing. for the national
army are being received at Camp
Lewis. II is estimated that the
amount will not be less during
the entire time the men are there.
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and new and the scenery is gor-
ge0us.
The musical numbers, of which
there are eighteen, contain a num-
Der of the popular whistling va
riety, many of which are well
known to the local playgoers.
Probably the best remem bered be-
ing so Long Lefty" Here Comes
the Married Men," and Pass
Around the Apples Once Again" Z
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-17
ECKHARDT
DENIES ALL
Never Sent Message and
Does Not Know
Cronholm
DECLARES GERMAN
MINISTER TO MEXICO
Says He Never Recommend
ed That Swedish Minis
ter Be Decorated

Washington, Sept l7.--Heinrich Won
Eckhardt, the German minister to Mex
leo at Mexico City Friday night made
a statement denying everything in con.
nection with the disclosures from Wash
ington that he had been employing a for
mer Swedish charge daffaires TO convey
information to the Berlin foreign office.
Won Eckhardt declared he never had sent
any communication through Folke Cron.
holm and that he never wrote any com.
munication recommending Cronholm far
a decoration for his services to Germany,
Won Eckhardt further declared he did
not know Cronholm personally, only hav-
ing met him at diplomatic receptions or
through the offices of the introducers of
or some such formal means.
Won Eckhardt makes complete denial
of everything in connection with the
Washington disclosures, and in reply to
an assertion that Washington had full
proof of his completely declared that
this was merely an American intrigue
for the purpose of casting discredit on
the representatives of Germany.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-17
MOTORCAR TIRES.
To Lensthen Their Lives Keep Them
Free From Oil and Grease.

Free From Oil and Grease.
Il is pretty generally known that
gasoline, grease, oil and other fatty
substances are solvents of rubber.
If garage floors are not kept clean
and tires stand In a pool of oil the
treads soften and the traction strains
In service stretch the rubber in a wavy
outline, eventually causing it to sepa-
rate from the fabric body underneath.
Probably the most damage is expert
enced from grease, In the differential
housing working out into the brake
drums and then on to the side walls
of the tires. This may result from loose
bearings or too much grease or from
using grease not suitable for differen-
tlal
Grease and oil may be very easily re-
moved by using rag saturated in gas
cline. Gasoline, although solvent,
evaporates quickly and, IL applied in
small quantities, will not cause any in
jury when used as cleaning agent.
Ordinary injuries TO the rubber cover
do not prevent successful repairs. but
not often can work be well done when
materials have been affected by oil or
grease. Invariably blistering during
vulcanization results.-Popular Science
Monthly.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-17
ROMAN TIC SICILY.
The Mon and the Fame Of This Won.
der Island Of Historv

The Men and tho Fame Of This Won.
der Island Of History.
Sicily's history is as vivid and pic
turesque. as ferocious and creative and
destructive, as mythical and intensely
practical, as the stories OF all the rest
OF the world put together And In
beauty OF nature, OF climate or man
and Of beast the island is paradise
today, whether or not II was ever the
voorhees,, painless, passionless elysium
where our flrst ancestors enjoyed all
the good things OF life without having
to toll.
Nature itself. now In the guise of the
misunderstood gods OF old. now in con-
vulsions or In quiet fertility that sci
ence has made plain TO us. weaves its
mysterious shuttle through and through
the highly colored fabric.
And men-such men!-tower above
their fellows In the story like Tltans-
Pindar, Aeschylus. Theocritus, Thucyd-
ides, Archimedes, the two great HE
rons, Cicero, Verres, Diodorus, Hamil.
car and Hannibal, Roger the Count and
Roger the King, Belisarius. the great
crusaders Richard Of the Lion Heart
and Louis the Saint of France, Charles
of AnJou, Frederick H., the wonder OF
the world" and Garibaldi. Even this
partial list reads like compendium OF
ancient and medieval romance and
Geographic Maya
zine