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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-04

hnd to the New Party and. moreover.
would 20 at once and bring him to the
Castle. And he did H. After a few days
Mr.. Cleveland was one of the conspira-
tors. 'p
The Marquis met Mr. Cleveland with a
half awkward. half flinchlng manner;
while Mr.. Cleveland looked terrifically
courteous and amicably arrogant. Vivian
made his best struggle TO bring the Mar
Quis to a business like habit Of mind. but
his lordship never dared trust himself
alone with Cleveland and, indeed, almost
lost the power OF speech when In the
presence OF the future leader OF his
party
He was particularly courteous to Cleve-
land at dinner time and saw as little OF
him tho rest Of the day as was possible
In fact. he made a particular request OF
his friend and counselor. Mrs. Felix Lor
raine, For Gods sake, take this mar
off my shoulders" he said: with ths
result that Mrs Felix began TO patronir,
Cleveland. and on tho fourth day OF his
stay at the Castle was takln. Ions
moonlit walk with him.
when Cleveland had been ten days al
the Castle and was to take his departure
the next morning. Vivian was wrt,nl
letters In n conservatory which opened
of Of one OF the drawing rooms. Ever,
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CHAPTER L
Breaking into Pollt'|

T, HERE was nothing especially cs.
traordinnry about the infancy ana
i early youth OF vivian Grey. As he
was an only child. an affectionats
mother and the best Of nurses did thDir
utmost. Of course, 10 ruin an excellent
constitution, but did not wholly succeed.
His father was a man ~ q comfortable
fortune, who had married Another for.
tune and. being Of scholarly tastes ana
fond OF quiet, had turned the manage
ment n the family over 10 his wife.
Vivian went through the usual course
appointed for such ns he: but at 20 felt
that he was n genius and that the world
was his oyster He determined to be a
great politician and saw visions OF tho
premiership ahead Of him. This post he
resolved 10 attain by the exercise of the
most careful strategy. lie knew ~ no.
body would take much stock In thS opln.
Ions ~ a boy Of 20. however, profound
and correct they might he,
The young man might be said 10 have
made his first entry into hfc upon tho
occasion when the Marauis Of Carnbas
dined with his father. The Marquis was a
political has been of the highest type
and lof'icst rank and possessed of n great
fortune. He had started out In NE a.
the younger son Of distinguished fam.
ily and had, for n while, really amounted
10 something politically. Then by the
death Of his elder brother. he was
Kicked upstatrs' into the peernEe, In
hcritcd the family estate, grew pompous
and prosy and In short. had his poliu'
cal candle snuffed out
what a fine castle he had what an
accomplished cook, what n wine cellar
How discriminating he grew In the mat
ter of things edible and things potable
ALSO he grew old and this comblns tior
changed the sydney Lorraine NJ the com
mons, coming" member Of the esbi'
net. into the Most Honorable, the Mar.
quls Of Carnhas whom nobody cared q
fr for, A. far ss politics wen,
| Vivian, with his ptecoclnus mind, si,et
up the most honorable at his father
table and talked cookery. the making o
punches, and politics with him after din
ner In manner which convinced IN,
the witty things that vivian said
Hero was material Al hand for viviar
Grey's use In making that entry into tn
great world where, he wss sure. HI
would soon das,le all mankind. A few
! days after tho dinner At Mr.. 1rey's IN,
marquis was si,,lng alone In his lihrsr,
and sishins IN the fullness Of his ennui
A he looked over the large table. onc'
covered with official reports and nov
only Uttered by few stray perlinmen
tary reports, 'Mr Vivian Grey was an
"V y fear I am disturbing you" b.s.,
vivian, but really could not refrsil
from bringing YOU that recipe for puncl
NJ which spoke IN YOU when We had IN
honor ~ your presence NJ dinner NJ on
house Most happy % SEQ you--moe
happy 10 see YOU This Il exactly IN
correct recipe my lord TO every tw
bottles of r,lil champagne. one pint q
leuracoa The peers eyes gllstencd an
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-04
.BAVAR|AN PRINCE
DECLARES ENEMY
MUST FALL SOON
PrusslanS Praised for Hating
British Assault, .

AMSTERDAM, June The lokal
Anreiger publishes a speech by the Ba
varian crown prince to the Thirty-iii.h
East Prussian division which sustained
the first British assaults on the Arras
front. in which he claims that the di.
vision stopped an assault OF greatly su.
periof forces and drove their enemy
back in successful counter attacks. The
crown prince continues
"Your efforts contributed to the
renewed failure OF the British to
break through our front. The enemy
is now making his last efforts. He
must finish the fight because he
cannot continue any longer. owing
90 his losses and the distress oi
England caused by our heroic sub
marines
I'VE will and shall hold out un.
til victorious. Thanks 10 the abund-
ance OF ammunition which is sup
piled to him from all parts of the
world the enemy has been able to
destroy our trenches and penetrate
them here and there, but this does
not mean that we are conquered"
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his compa Mon proceeded. "One pint OF
curacao. then catch the aroma Of a
pound OF green tea, and dash the whole
with Glcnllvet"
Splendid" cried the marquis.
The nice point is," said Vivian sol
genius 10 your chef?' First rate; La
porto is a genius. We'll my lord, l shall
be happy TO superintend the first decoc-
tion for YOU Remember, II must be
iced. hut ! must leave you a. I know
that, In the present crisis. you are very
things. The delicate position in which
your lordship is placed. ! know requires
all your attention"
Delicate situation, Anxious atten.
tionl" exclaimed the marquis. What do
YOU meani' DO you mean to say that
oSsr,nres eWN.,,,,r have no! been made TO your
tho rost9, mol sadler, 10 a foo,man
for whom he rang, bring me the Pos, Z"
The Post war brought and vivian point
ed out In that newspaper a paragraph In
which II was stated that certain changes
were-it was rumored-about to he made
In the government and that n noble peer.
who had IA seat In the cabinet before his
elevation TO the peersGe. had had certain
overtures made TO him with regard to
taking office.
Now that paragraph Nigh, have been
mean, to apply 70 several members Of
put the matter that the marquis was
convinced that II wss he, himself, who
was referred to, A. q matter OF fact. /,
was "feeler" and referred 10 nobody
But the marquis swallowed the bait
lead, line and slnker. IL I, any wonder
that. soon after. Vivian found himself a
guest at Castle Desir, the ancestral sea,
Of the family Of Carshas,
N Ues n ma suisirsot ..,ss. rA... $50.
no better cookery In England The shoo,
Ing was govd, III short, u was sueh ar
excellent place TO spend q week or sc
that when the marquis gave out invita-.
lions they were accepted not only b,
people of his own class. but by people oI
real Importance. Vivian had 80 infatuated
The marquis that he was invited 70 com,
he entered the dining room. upon IN,
night Of his arrival, he bowed 20 IN,
Msrchioness OF Carabas, asked after he,
poodles and, being seated, looked won
derng'y nj vacant chair opposite him
A lady entered the room, mrs, Feli,
lorraine" said the marquis Nov as his
torisn, we are entitled 20 tell who Mr,
been the youngest of the three sons o
the former bearer of the ti,is OF Nsruul
Of Csrabas lie had been a ynoet ais
sira,ed fellow and had been banished Il
ne ocn,lnar,, or South America. o
oteenlsnd, Wr somewhere. Al any rate
he had been banishsd by the family.
, While lciterins In Europe. relis ha,
; married the dausht.r of German haro,
and duly Informed his family of IN
/ nuptisls They parted after sis week
. and Fslis went on his way 20 some oh
, scure part OF the world lie would neve
7 snswer HE w,fe's ,e'tsr--ln fact, ignore,
1 her-and, TO the horror OF the family, tn
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-04
Adventists Train
for Nursing Work

WASHINGTON. June 4-Seven,h-
Day Adven,ists are preparing to do their
bit in the war through force of men
and women trained in frs, aid and
emergency nursing work An announce.
ment by Seventh Day Adven,is, head
quarters here today said that hundreds
OF students in sanitariums and colleges
under lis control are already receiving
instructions in the courses and ,ha, he
fore the end OF the summer several thou.
ssnd probably would be enrolled.
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lady appeared in England 10 see what
was what regarding the family Of the
man who had married and deserted her:
There she settled down a. Mrs. Felix
Lorraine. The influence she exerted was
certainly wonderful II was not owing
her seat opposite vivian had no claim
to he mentioned on the score of her per
sonsl attractions. She did not have what
makes an otherwise ugly woman quite the
reversal pair OF expressive eyes She
ga1ed about her with German listlessness
She did bow 10 Vivian-snd that was all.
Vivian tried his best. quoted German
Of the Marchioness and taught the Mar
auis to eat cabinet pudding with curacao
ssuce--the latter custom, by the way.
recommend to all But vivian soon saw
that this Mrs Felix was "siring him ~
and had seen through him which, nstu-
rally made him a trifle uncomfortA Die.
She no longer remained silent. but began
TO talk Later. she said TO the youth
Mr.. Grey, | congratulate you upon this
hospitAble reception. You see, we treat
you quite as one Of the family. Come. y
IL q fine evening shall we take . walk
Let us enjoy tho fine air on the terrace,
Out there upon the terrace alone with
Mira. Felix Lorraine. Vivian sought siren,
uously to regain his command of himself
and began to indulge in all sorts Of friyo.
lous society persiflage. But 81 bandyinl
words she was quicker than he and
finally. looking him straight In the face
she said:
And now. Mr.. Grey. we must tall
about your own affairs think you
plan excellent"
plan. madam" gasped vivian
Yes, plan, sir. Mr.. Grey, II canno
he OF any assistance 10 YOU In manaGinI
a I N m
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detail OF the affair had been settled ano
Vivian was sure Of success. As he wfoSo
he was surprised TO hear voices In the
adjoining roomNand was still more sur
prised when he found that the voices
proceeded from Mrs Felix Lorraine ana
Mr. Cleveland Some tall American palms
concealed Vivian from their view, but ne
her knees before Mr.. Cleveland A few
hurried words were said. and then the
two quilted the room by different doors,
the lady in despair. the gentleman y
disgust
ITO be continued tomorrow) a
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-04
FOUR JURORS SOUGHT
TO TRY MRS. MOONEY

SAN FRANCISCO, June 4.--From .
new venre OF 100 an effort was TO b
made today to secure the necessary four
Jurors to fiji the box for the trial OF
Mrs. Rena Mooney Mrs. Mooney IS
charged with murder in connection with
a bomb explosion which killed ten per.
sons here las, July.
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CHAPTER H.
Counter Currents.

The first week which vivian spent a.
Castle Desir was passed pleanuy enough.
vivians mornings were spent In maturing
with the Marquis the grand principles of
New Political, System" oh, politics,
thou splendid jussiel The flag waved
proudly on the proud tower Of the castle,
Indicating TO an admirins country that
the most noble. the Marquis of Csrabss.
held public days twice n day al his lordly
seat And there came the fellow peers
~ the neishborhood, the mellow baronet,
the folly county squire and the rest.
Independent Of these transient guests.
the castle was full of permanent ones
lords and iadiNs and colonels and hon.
ora ables"--and some plain misters of
most ancient race. Altogether II was a
company that Just Auited viyian-as who
would II not especially " he we're s,lll
twenty. y.onef
To all these people vivian was IN.
trsNfuced by the marquis as "a monstrou<
clever young man, and my particular
friend ." And then the noble marquis
ief, the game IN vivian's hands-Lant
risht we'll he did his duty. Before ons
could realize II he was enrolled, or wished
20 be enrolled, IN a new psrty-st least
he thought q new party would he q good
thing for the country,
In sir perdmore scrope, Vivian fount
q hard customer cir Berdmore hat
auarreled with the ministry about every.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-04
German Ship Sunk
in Own Mine Field

COPENHAGEN. June A steamer
flying the German flag wandered into
the mine field which the Germans have
laid south Of the Danish islands. to
close the entrances TO the Baltic sea to
entente submarines, The steamer, which
was abou, 500 tons, was DESTROYED, bu,
the crew was rescued BY one Of the Ger
man warships on guard in the vicinity.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-04

Why 20 limpns around with aching,
puffed.up ie.t--ieet so tired, ehsfed,
sore and swollen you can hardly &c,
your shoes on or Off Why don't you
get a 2S.eent box Of "Tir" from thc
drug store now and gladden. your tor
,ured feet'
"Tir" makes your feet glow with com.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-04
Travelling Bags

Words should not be wasted in call
ing your attention TO this phenomenal
offering on leather goods The war
has caused prices TO soar skyward
But We restrict nothing so here's your
big opportunity to buy travelling bag.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-04
Silk Shirts Galore

The best styles now call for silk
shirts. Never were they so popular
among men OF good taste Here's
big saving for you Act now
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-01-18
LISTEN TO THE MOCKING BIRD"

The story of the origin Of the song,
Listen to the Mocking Bird, is inter-
esting. A little over fifty years ago,
there lived in the city of Philadelphia
negro street minstrel, one George
Milburn, who was an expert whistler
and performer on the guitar. Some Of
the airs he whistled had never been
transferred to paper by any composer
Of music. He made his own tunes,
and his skill as a warbler and guitar
list commanded the admiration of his
audiences and compelled liberal tips.
Listen to the Mocking Bird" was one
of these catchy tunes Septimus Win
ners the famous song writer, had
heard of this negro, and one day he
appeared in the street where Winner
lived and gave one of his open-air
concerts. Included in his repertoire
was "Listen to the Mocking Bird.
When the concert was over and coll
lection had been taken, Milburn played
another air as. a thank offering, and
was about to go to another playing"
corner. But Mr.. Winner, who had
been one of his audience, approached
him and invited him to his house,
where he complimented him on his
clever manipulation of the guitar and
as a whistler. He asked Milburn to
whistle the "Mocking Bird, which he
did, and while the negro was whistl-
ing Winner wrote down the notes hast
lily. Some time after this incident, he
wrote the words of the song as we
know it. This he sold for SIS to Lee &
Walker, of Philadelphia, who were
then the elading music publishers. The
song was published in ballad form and
became immensely popular. 1t was
sung all over the country, whistled on
the streets and played by bands, and
it is just as popular today as it
was when it was first introduced. Lee
& Walker realized over 100000 from
its sale. George Milburn received
from Septimus Winner twenty copies
of the song as his share of the profits.
Southern Workman.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-01-18
STATE ROAD LAW FRAMED

People interested in good roads
from the three grand divisions Of
Tennessee have framed measure for
submission to the members of the
state legislature in the hope that Ten
nessee road laws may be made to con-
form to federal highway legislation.
This action is desired in order to
enable the counties of this state to
take advantage of the federal aid
fund of $50,000,000 set aside for use
in encouraging road construction.
Mr.. George A. Sanford, secretary
of the Covington Business Mems Club,
and county industrial agent, repre-
sented Upton county in the confer
ence of road men, which was held
Tuesday in the Tulane hotel at Nash
vile. Nine other men from West
Tennessee, who had been named at a
road convention held in Jackson in
November, also participated in the
conference.
Commissioner Murray, of the State
Highway Department, met with the
conferees and the measure which was
drafted has his approval. 1t will be
presented in both branches of the
legislature.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-01-18
COLD WEATHER DID NOT
DESTROY BOIL WEEVIL

Despite the hope that the boil weevil
met their fate and were practically
all killed in the upper part Of the
Memphis territory during the two
cold SPELLS in December, when temp
atures went. down around 10 70 5
degrees, reports have been receive
here to the effect that such was noe
the case.
Live ones have within t. past
couple Of days been found within 70
miles Of the Tennessee line, just
southeast of Memphis. They were in
old stumps and were seemingly hale
and hearty, and none the worse for
their supposed freezing. This inform
alton is regarded as very important
by the local cotton people, as it comes
through people of nquestioned relia-
bility.- Memphis Scimitar, Jan. II.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-01-18
An UNc0LLECTABLE DEBT

Two significant things have recent
ly happened that can not fail to im-
press upon the public mind the vagar-
les Oh tate. On his death bed, in Cali
fornia man confessed TO a murder
for which mother man had been legal
ly Ell utea at Joliet prison, in Illinois,
seven years before. He said in his
CONF an that he did not know Of
lhc est, trial and execution until
af.tl it had all happened and an inno-
cent man had suffered tie death pens
atty for a crime that he had not COM
mitted.
The man on the scaffold protested
his innocence until the black cap was
placed over his head, but just before
his execution he turned to the minis
ter who gave him spiritual consolation
and asked him to pray in the name of
his soul that the real murderer be
brought to justice. 1t was a debt, he
claimed that Providence owed him.
In Pennsylvania another man step
ped out Of prison after serving seven
years for the crime Of another man.
He also had been sentenced to death,
but through a lenient mood Of the
governor this sentence was committed
and he was consigned to the bleak
walls Of the prison to serve for the
rest of his natural life.
Both Of these unfortunates have an
uncollectable debt on their hands in
this and the other world.
The worms have destroyed the NOR
tai remains of one, the vicissitudes of
prison life have ruined the life of
the other
Society desires to do the right
thing Officers of the court are but
carrying out the mandates Of the law,
but the very fact that one innocent
man gave up his life in the name of
society for crime that he did not
commit and another sacrificed seven
of the best years of his life for an
other, are pitiable evidences Of the un-
business Of the DEGREES of fate.
After seven years in prison a mar
leaves the swinging gates q stranger
in a strange world. The threads o
his lost years are gathered up slowly
some are never found.
The State of Pennsylvania owes one
man debt that can never be PAID
The debt to the man who died for thG
crime Of another will be paid at tn
bar of final Judgment, when alFsoul
are called to account.
But in an earthly sense the I'm.
collectable debt of both is enc tina
makes us pause, hesitate, and ask our
selves if the law is always just
Memphis Commercial Appeal.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-01-18
WONDERFUL PRODUCTION
OK ELEVEN-ACRE TRACT

Last year n G. Rose, Of Osceola.
rented II acres Of land to 4 negro on
halves, and when the cotton crop was
picked and sold the Negroes half was
little more than $500. Eight huns
bred dollars for the rent Of II acres
Of farm land for one year is consid-
erred good, even IN Mississippi county.
Arkansas Gazette
Early last spring Mr. Rose volun-
seered to furnish horses, implements
and seed for half Of the cotton pro-
dpced and to pay his tenant zoe per
pound for his half AT this time cot
ton was worth about t5c The cotton
was planted, cultivated, picked and
ginned as Mr. Rose directed and this
splendid showing is merely the result
of intelligent farming The cotton
melted the tenant something near SO
cents.-0sceola (Ark.) Times.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-01-18

If you want to borrow money on
your farm let Simonton & Gwinn ex-
plain their amortization plan of max
ing farm loans. This is substantially
the plan that win be followed by the
United States government in its rural
credits scheme. It is the best plan yet
devised for farm loans. i1l-tf
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-01-18

Mr.. Warren Gee came in Sunday
from st. Louis for a short visit to
homefolks in this city.
Mrs. NJ. B. Alexander and daughter,
Miss Minnie, Of Martin, Tenn after
q visit to DIR. L. L Alexander and
family, returned home Saturday.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-01-18

The nations toll to the fire demon is
approximately 5000 deaths q year
and property loss of $500 a minute
Flexible mirrors can be made BY a
taching smooth tinfoil to transbaren
celluloid with solution Of gelatin ~
hot water.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-01-18
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that am
not responsible for any obligation or
debt that my wife, Mrs. Margaret C.
Farmer may contract.
jan18-1w* S. j. FARMER.
Brighton, Tenn, Jan. IS, 1917.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-01-18

Mrs. W. A. Black of Memphis,
spent short time with friends in the
city last week.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-25
SUES FOR FIRE LOSS.
Mrs. Ellen Phillips Brings Action
against Union Mutual Company.

The Union Mutual Fire Insurance com
pany Of Montpelier was made the de
PENDANT In an action of contract Tues
day by Ellen Phillips of this city. The
case will be tried at the March term OF
county court.
In the petition the plaintiff claims dam
ages In the sum Of 81 ,0OO for the recover,
OF which. with just costs. she brings suit.
Mrs. Phillips sets forth that on the Stl
day Of December. 1916, her dwelling house
barn. including all her personal property
was burned in the town of Bolton.
She further sets forth that on the 15ti
day Of October, 1915. in consideration oi
$3.6S and premium note for the sum o
S56 paid the defendant company, said de
PENDANT company insured all of the prop
erty of the petitioner against loss by fire
to the amount of 500
Mrs. Phillips now alleges that sh.
notified the defendant company of IL,
destruction of her property in Bolton by
fire and also furnished the company will
proof of her loss She claims that the de
PENDANT company has not paid. has re.
fused and still refuses to pay her tn.
amount Of 500, or any part thereof. 1t i.
for this sum with damages that the plain
tiff brings suit.
The sheriff has been ordered to attach
the goods. chattels or estate of the Unior
Mutual Fire Insurance company of Mont
pelier.