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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-12

"Yes; In a way 1t Is. To be truthful,
Captain Warren, we're not sure as to
the amount Of your brothers tangible
assets. Graves made a hurried exami-
nation Of the stocks, bonds and memo.
randa and estimated the total, that's
all"
II see. Well. heave ahead"
What we propose, provided you de.
eide to accept the trust, the executor
ship and the rest, Is to get together
you and Graves II he Is well enough,
You and If he Is not-and begin
careful examination of the stocks,
Donds, assets and debts Of the estate.
This must be done first Of all"
Graves limited there want any
debts to amount to anything"
$50 far as We can see there are none
except few trifmg bills"
"Yes, yes. Hum!' Captain Elisha put
down his coffee spoon and seemed to
be thinking. He shook bis head. ~
was puzzled afore left home, and I'm
Just as puzzled now"
"What puzzles you, If I may askT
Everything. And, If you'll excuse
my sayin' so, Mr.. Sylvester. I guess 1t
puzzles you too"
He returned his hosts look. The lat.
ter pushed back his chair, preparatory
to rising.
ut is all so perfectly simple on the
face Of 1t, Captain Warren" he said.
@Your brother realized that he must
die, that his children and their money
must be taken care Of; you were his
nearest relative; his trust in your hon
esty and judgment caused him to over
look the estrangement between you.
That's the case, isn't it?"
"Yes. That's the case, on the face OF
1t, as you say. But you've forgot to
mention one item."
"What's that?"
"Bije himself. You knew him pretty
well, I can see that. SO did l. And
guess that's why we're both puzzled"
The big lounging room Of the club,
ON the first floor, Fifth avenue side,
was almost empty when they entered
It. The lawyer drew two big chairs
near the open fire, rang the bell and
ordered cigars. After the cigars were
lighted and the fragrant clouds OF
smoke were rising he reopened the con-
versation. And now, In an easy, diplo-
matte way, he took his turn at ques-
honing.
Meanwhile the room had been filling
up. Around each Of the big windows
overlooking the avenue were gathered
groups of men, young and old, smok-
ing, chatting and gazing idly out. Cap
tain Elisha regarded them curiously.
"This amt holiday, Is itY' he asked
after awhile.
mo. WhyT
II was just wondering II all those fel-
lers hadn't any work to do, that's ALL"
"Who-that crowdf The lawyer
laughed. "Oh, they're doing their reg
ular stunt You'll find most Of them
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-12

I Hd 30. did not know until FIVE
minutes ago that he was your uncle
or that you and your brother lived
here. I beg you won't leave the room
on my account. I was about to 60
when you came. Good evening"
He bowed and stepped toward the
hall. Captain Elisha laid a hand on
his arm and detained him.
."Just minute" he said. Caroline.
I want you and Steve to know that
what Mr.. Pearson says is exactly true.
I amt the kind to talk to the newspa-
pers about the private affairs OF my re-
lations. and if I'm any judge of char
acter Mr.. Pearson, KNOWN you as 1t
seems he does, wouldn't be the kind to
listen. That's all Now. Jim, If you
must CO."
"Mr. Pearson" she said impulsively,
"again l ask your pardon. should
have known. 1 am very sorry I spoke
as did. VIII you forgive meT
Pearson colored. His embarrass-
ment was more evident than before.
"There Is no occasion for apology,
Miss Warren" he said. II don't won
der you thought / had come in my for
mer capacity as reporter"
"Yes, you do. You must have won
dered. / am very glad you called to
see my-guardian, and l hope you will
continue to do so. Father used TO
speak so highly of you, and I'm sure
he valued your friendship. Stephen
and 1 wish to consider his friends
ours"
Pearson's reply was brief.
THANK you, Miss Warren" he said.
"You are very kind. Good evening"
In the hall as they waited for the
elevator Captain Elisha, happier than
at any time since his arrival in New
York, clapped his friend on the shoul-
der.
"Jim," he said, 'T was beginnin' to
doubt my judgment Of things and
folks. Now feel better. That niece
of mine has got the right stuff in her.
After that invitation you will come and
see us once in awhile. That makes 1t
easier, hey"
Pearson shook his head. "Pm not
sure, captain" he observed slowly,
that it doesn't make it harder. shall
look for you at the boarding house
very soon. Don't disappoint me.
Good night"
The captains last remark that even
ing was made to Edwards, whom he
met Just outside the door Of his bed
room.
Commodore" he said, "a barn full
of rats is a nuisance, amt It"
"Why-why, yes, sir! should think
it might be, SIR"
"Yup! Well, I know worse one.
It's house full Of mysteries. BY, by,
son. Pleasant dreams"
He sat up until late, meditating pro-
foundly. Then, taking from Its en-
velope the letter yet unsealed, which
he had written to Miss Abigail Baker,
he added this postscript:
eleven o'clock. ! have decided,
Abbie, to accept the guardianship and
the rest of it for a spell anyhow.
Shall notify the lawyers in the morn
ing. Necessity Is one thing, and pleas
ure is another. I doubt If find the
Job pleasant, but I guess 1t Is neces-
sary. Anyhow, it looks that way to
me-"
Announcement Of Captain Elisha's
decision followed quickly. Sylvester,
Kuhn & Graves received the tele-
phone message stating 1t, and the
senior partner was unqualiaedly de-
lighted. Kuhn accepted his associates
opinion with some reservation. As for
Mr.. Graves, when the Information was
conveyed to him by messenger, he ex-
pressed disgust and dismay. "Ridicu-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-12
Casein from Buttermllk.

Casein, an essential In the making Of
paper, and In great demand becanse Of
the failure OF imports, may be made
from buttsrmilk. says the annual report
OF tho Bureau Of Animal Industry,
United States Department. Of AgrIcul-
ture. While the best grade Of osseln ID
made from skimmilk, improved methods
can, produce from buttsrmilk .
quality ooiy sligbtly inferior to the best
grades.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-12

here every afternoon about this time.
Most Of the younger set have rich ia
theirs or have Inherited money"
II see. They let the old man do the
worryin'. That's philosophy, anyhow.
What are they SO interested in outside
parade goin' by7"
No. imagine an unusually pretty
girl passed just then"
as that 80? Well, well! Say, Mr..
Sylvester, the longer I stay In New
York the more see that the main dif-
ference between it and South Denboro
is size. The billiard room gang acts
Just the same way when the down.
stairs schoolteacher goes past Hello"
"What is it?"
"That young chap by the mizzen WIN
dow looks sort Of familiar to me, the
one that Stood up to shake a day-day
to whoever was passin'. Hum! Hes
made a hit, amt her expect some
unprotected females heart broke at
that signal. cal'late know him."
"Who2 Which one2 Oh, that's young
Corcoran Dunn. He Is lady killer In
his own estimation. How dye DO,
Dunnr
"Hello, Sylvester" the young man
hailed carelessly. "That was peach.
You should have seen her. WhatT
Why, it's the admiralr
allow dye do, Mr.. Dunnr said Cap
tain Elisha.
"Have you two met beforei" asked
Sylvester In estonishment.
"Yes T had the pleasure Of assisting
in the welcoming salute when our sea-
farm friend come aboard. How was
that, Captain2 Some nautical class to
that remarkr
"Yup. You done fust rate, consider
in how recent you shipped"
@Thanks. Overwhelmed, I'm sure.
By the way, Sylvester did you hear
about my running over the Irishman
this morningi"
sRunning overY' repeated the cap
tain, aghast. "You didn't run over no
body, I hope" 4
sWeal, / came devilish near It Ha.
hal You zee, the old fellow was Cross
| ing st. Nicholas avenue with . big
market basket full Of provisions the
family dinner. I suppose. BY Jove. the
household appetites must be good ones.
It was slippery ~ the mischief. ] was
running the car, and tried to 50 be
tween the fellow and the curb. It would
| haye hela = lanant hit # 1ta4Fins 4
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-12
Beekeepers Help Feed Nation.

Response of beekeepers to appeals to
increase honey production, thus helping
TO meet the food shortage, and especially
ths sugar shortage, has been strikiugly
large, according TO report by the
Bureau OF Entomology, United States
Department of Agriculture.
The honey market news service inaugu-
rated by the Bureau OF Markets of the
department. Is expected to curtail spscu-
lation and make the market moro stable.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-12
For Croup--Mothers--
IAllDays Keep This Handy

~ The day of the Group scare is over
|nx thosa parentz who vtsely Keep
(slsy's Honey and Tar conpound IN
1hs home ready Tor instant uss-
u Mrs. Chas. Reitx. Aliens Mills. Pa,
rites: 81 have used Foley's Honey and
Far Compound for the past eleven years
I'd would not be without it IL has
kyed me many doctors bill for colds
md Group"
II toward nightfan the little ones
Rrow hoarse and croupy. II their breath
|nE becomes wheezy and stuffy, give
1hem Foley's Honey and Tar Compound
Many a careful mother has been able TO
ward or an attack OF spasmodtc Group
~ Its timely use.
t II you are awakened by the hoarse
&rassy cough that means Group. give
FOLEY" Honey and Tar Compound az
nee CT will ease the little sufferers
nuickiy, cut the thick choking phlegm.
md soon, they viii have easy breathing
and peaceful quiet sleep.
k4SEvsSy UEe- In Friend.
Sold Everywhers
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-12

There can't be . ssMIlkless Day"
that's plum sartin'. Hoover or no Hoover.
Cows amt built 20 - they can turn
o6 ~ spisot.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-12
Place For Sale

/ offer for sale my homestead place,
|onsisting of a large house, ell and
fxble, centrally located in the village
y Paris Hill.
E.B. CURTIS, Paris Hill.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-12
AMONG THE FARMERS.
" sPExp TIE PLow."

on prscsical Agricultural topic
10 solicited. Address all communications To-
tended for this department 70 Hnn1r ID
HAMMOND, Agricultural Editor Oxford Dem
ocrAs. PAris. Me-
The Washington herald., 1918-07-30
GEN. HARRIES'
son, WARREN,
DIES In ARMY
French Automobile Acct
dent Fatal to Young
D. c. Officer.

Confirmation has been received here
of the death OF Lieut.. Warren @.
Harries. youngest SOP of Gen. George
Harries. former commander OF the
District National Guard. resulting
from an automobile accident In
France. E.
The accident occurred in a little
seaport town. where Lieut.. Harries
young soldier had been in France
four months. serving as his fathers
aid. No details of the accident have
been made public.
Educated Here.
Lieut.. Harries received his education
in the schools Of this city. After
graduating from the Friends School.
he attended the law school at George
town University, spending his sum-
mers in the training camp at Platts-
burg. N. Y.
Made Aid to Father.
He received his commission in the
officers training camp at Fort Myer.
and later was sent to Camp Cody.
New Mexico, as his fathers aid Six
months ago he was transferred to Co.
lumbia, s. c. with his father, whom
he accompanied to France. At the
time OF his death he was 26 years Of
age.
His mother. Mrs. George Harries.
lives at 401 p street northwest. An
elder brother. Herbert Harries, is a
major in command OF the military
post where his father is stationed.
The Washington herald., 1918-07-30
Arrest New York Man
For Distributing Peace
Propaganda at Parade

Glen Cove, N. T. July 2s.-Bsr-
net GeIImsn. of 2s5 Bowery. New
York. has been arrested here for al
legged distribution OF German props-
ganda during a large Holy Name
parade. -.
Gellman said he had been con-
nected for i've months with the
Quartermaster's Department on.
Governors Island. He declared he
saw nothing unpatriotic or obJec-
tionable in giving away flags bear
ing Pope Benedicts picture on one
side and on the other the German
flag and the American nag with the
words I'VE want peace" He denied
Acquaintance with Emma Goldman
or any connection with the ]. W. W.
He was taken to New York for fur
ther questioning.
The Washington herald., 1918-07-30
Washington Hotel Roof
Garden viii Be Opened
At 1880 Henceforward

Because of so many requests for an
earlier opening Of the Washington
Hotel roof garden. Manager Downs
has decided to open the garden here
after at 7:3O o'clock instead of 9. The
roof will remain open until Il o'clock.
1t is planned later in the season to
add ice skating to the other attractions
a large surface having been provided
for the purpose. The southern
pavilion which is used for dining
offers perhaps the most beautiful view
OF Potomac Park and the river to be
had from any elevation in Washing
ton
The Washington roof has become
one of the most popular places in the
city since il was opened a little more
than a week ago Admission to the
roof Is by card only.
The Washington herald., 1918-07-30
GEORGE c. MAYNARD
TO BE BURIED TODAY

Funeral services will be held this
afternoon for George Cotton May
nard, the aged Washingtonian who
died at his residence. 1475 Columbia
road. last Sunday.
Mr.. Maynard had lived In this city
since the early days of the civil war.
Born in Ann Arbor. seventy-eight
years ago, he came to this city in 1863
as an expert in the military tele-
graph. Afterwards he was connect
ed with the development of the teIe-
phone service In this city, and for
the last twenty-five years had been
employed in the National Museum.
collecting and arranging electrical ex-
hibits. For the last few years he
had been curator of the Department
of Mechanical Technology.
He was a member Of the Cosmos
Club. the Society OF Colonial Wars.
the Sons OF the American Revolu-
tion. the Michigan Society and the
Old Timers Telegraph Association.
He is survived by his wife, Lucy
Warner Maynard. and two sons:
Henry Warner Maynard. Of Cleve-
land. and George Maudsley Maynard.
Of this city.
The Washington herald., 1918-07-30
PENNY
FOR SOLDIERS
IN ALL CASES
Senator Calder Asks Rate
Soldiers Forfeit Leaves
Now.

A rate Of / cent mile for all SOL
diers on leave Of absence was eel,ed
yesterday from the Railroad Admin
istration by Senator Calder, of New
York. This rate is now given to men
on furlough. but men on leave Of ab-
sence desiring to visit their horIes
must pay the full rate of cents a
mile. In many cases this rate is pro-
hibitive.
Confeys with War Department.
Senator Calder conferred with AS
sistant Secretary OF War Keppell. and
later, at his suggestion, wrote a letter
to the War Department reciting all
the facts in connection with the re-
quest. This letter will be the medium
for taking up the question with the
Railroad Administration, which Mr..
keppell assured Senator Calder he
would do at once.
raised with the Railroad Administra-
tion. which responded by granting a
1-cent rate to men on furlough. This
concession does not go far enough,
however, for the reason that men on
leave are not furloughed and receive
none Of the advantages of the re-
ouced rate.
Soldiers Denied Short TRIMS.
Senator Calder said he visited Camp
Upton recently on a Saturday, and
one of the railroad companies had
provided special trains for men whq
were going to their homes In New
York, charging them only / cent a
mile each way for the trip. When
the railroads were taken under gov
ernment control this privilege could
not be granted, and instead of paying
S1.30 for a ticket the men are charged
$40, which Is more than many oi
them can afford to pay.
The question has been agitated re.
Gently in the vicinity Of all the large
training camps and the decision by
the Railroad Administration viii in
terest thousands of men in every
training camp in the country. Sell
ator Calder intends to press the mat
ter to a speedy settlement 50 thai
the men may enjoy the privilege ot
cheaper rates to their homes before
being called to 60 abroad.
The Washington herald., 1918-07-30
FIVE MILLION
FOR NATIONS
CROP CRISIS
Wilson Again Gives Aid to
Farmers of Far
West.

President Wilson came to the help
of the farmer again yesterday.
1t was announced by the Treasury
Department and the Department OF
Agriculture that he had placed at their
disposal the sum of S5,O0000O. The
money will be used to tide over farm
ers in certain sections of the West
who have lost two successive crops
from drouth and winter killing.
Situation is Serious. -
The situation Is serious. Unless
help is given the men many will have
to forego fall planting. and, in some
instances, abandon their homes. Some
have entirely exhausted all their re-
sources. For this reason loans will
be extended to them Immediately.
The money will be used principally
in connection with the fall planting
of wheat or a preferred substitute
grain in the affected area. Distribu-
ton of funds will not, however, ex-
clude consideration of cases of indi-
viduals who do not intend to seed
this fall provided sufficient funds re-
main after the fall planting needs
are satisfied.
Loans will probably not be made for
more than 50 an acre and it is likely
a maximum, ranging from 100 to $50
acres, will be established Farmers
will have to pay a reasonable interest
rate, and in addition will be required
to contribute to an insurance fund out
Of the proceeds from the sale of his
crops IL his operations are successful
Federal land banks in the stricken
vicinities will make the loans, after
Department of Agriculture agents
make recommendations concerning in
dividuals
The Statement.
THE primary object of this fund.-
the joint statement read, sis not to
stimulate the planting of an increased
fall acreage of wheat or rye in the
severely affected drouth areas, or even
necessarily to secure the planting of
a normal acreage, but rather to as
sist in tiding the farmers over the
period of the stress, to enable them
to remain on their farms to plant
such an acreage as may be deter
mined to be wise under all conditions
with a view to increase the food sup
ply OF the nation and to add to the
national security and defense"
The money is not intended to be
loaned to farmers with banking COL
lateral, it is further stated, as their
needs are amply cared for through
the recent arrangement between the
War Finance Corporation, which will
advance funds to banks and trust
companies who, in turn, extend credit
to farmers.
The Washington herald., 1918-07-30

FOR JUSTICE
TO ..DRAFTEES
Claims Regular Army Re-
jections Should Draft
Into 1t.

The question OF obtaining credit for
drafted men who tried to volunteer
was brought to the attention of the
Senate yesterday. Several Senators
expressed the opinion that such men
who are now enrolled in the national
army should be permitted to Join VOL
unteer organizations.
Senator Sterling, of South Dakota,
offered a resolution asking the Secre-
tary Of War whether il would be pos
sible to make such transfers of men
without impairing the service. The in
quiry affects hundreds Of men who
were rejected on medical grounds
when they attempted to enlist and
were subsequently accepted as fit when
summoned by the draft.
Senator Sterling also supported the
resolution.
Knute Nelson Speaks.
Senator Nelson of Minnesota ex-
pressed the opinion that the fault was
not with the Provost Marshal Gen.
erals ONCE. but with local draft
boards.
Senator Nelson read from a state
ment published this morning to the
effect that a large proportion of the
enlisted men of the Marine Corps en-
gagged in the recent heavy fighting
around Chateau Therry were below
q years OF age.
II read this to show that the young
men under p make the best soldiers. /"
he said, "and to endeavor to quiet
the nerves of people who think We
should not go below q years in the
draft. II you want to get good SOL
diers take the boys between IS and
q. can't understand, however. the
sentiment that 1t is a harmful thing
to let the boys volunteer. Don't cork
up their patriotism"
The Washington herald., 1918-07-30
EARLE GAMBLE
TOFACE DEATH
ON OCTOBER 1S
Companions of Convicted
Soldier Will Be Tried
Aug. II and Oct. 28.

Earle 8. Gamble. the soldier con-
of John P. werres, will die for his
crime on October Is.
In pronouncing sentence Judge
Goolrick declared that the trial had
been both fair and impartial. and
that he could not see how the ver-
dict could have been different.
Advised to Prepare.
'If I were you," he advised Gam
Bile. II would spend the few weeks
OF life remaining to me in preparing
to meet the Judge who makes no
mistakes"
Gamble listened to the sentence
condemning him to q shameful
death without a sign of emotion.
At the solemn words of the judge
he glanced around the courtroom
and seemed hardly to pay attention.
Sentence passed. he went from the
room with his head held high, the
calm he had maintained throughout
the trial unbroken.
1t was announced yesterday that
Kathleen Burgess, the woman in
dicted with Gamble for the crime.
will be tried August IL.
A motion to quash the case
against the woman was brought
yesterday by her counsel, Judge
William Cloth. The motion was
overruled.
Try Newman October IS.
The third of the trio, Robert New
man, will be tried October IS. ten
days after the date set for the exc
cution of his friend and fellow pris-
oner.
When in court yesterday Newmah
displayed none OF the composure
exhibited by Gamble. During the
reading of the indictment he bowed
his head and the muscles of his face
were seen to twitch continually.
The Washington herald., 1918-07-30
EDWARD w. PIERCE
BURIED YESTERDAY

The funeral of Edward W. Pierce.
who died suddenly Of heart failure
last Friday evening, was held at his
home 223 Twelfth street northeast,
at 10 o'clock yesterday in the
presence of the family and i'm
mediate relatives and frinds. Rev.
George H Miller. pastor of the
Ninth Street Christian Church, Of
ficiated. Burial was made in the
Congressional Cemetery.
Mr.. sPierce spent Friday as usual at
the office OF the City Rental Bureau
in the Woodward Building. He reached
his home at O'Clock and was stricken
at the dinner table, dying within a
few minutes. He died on the eve of
his fifty-fourth birthday. In Wash
ington he leaves his wife and two
sons. I. r, Pierce and Edward Pierce,
and a brother, Julian Pierce, besides
a brother and father in Michigan.
The Washington herald., 1918-07-30
WOMAN LABOR
MEMBER SAYS
ACRID WORDS
Meeting on Mooney Issue
Plans Committee to
See President.
DELEGATES representing thousands Of

Delegates representing thousands OF
labor orsapizations and over =
million men appointed a tentative
committee ar typographical Temple
yesterday to see President Wilson to-
day. and appeal to him. Commander
in-chief. in time of war to take
Thomas Mooney, the labor agitator
condemned to death after conviction
for participation in the San Francisco
bomb plot, from the courts of Cali
fornia and grant him a trial before
Federal Judge. This committee Is
tentative, pending the acceptance Of
each OF those appointed Turbulance
marked the session before It was
finally decided that this committee
of fourteen should be chosen by three
members of the Central Labor body
OF the District. They spent a hot
afternoon of hotter words.
The force that has raised organized
labor to its present position and the
force that BODIES no good thing for
the capitalist prohteer of the future,
was plainly to be distinguished.
woman's Biting Words.
Splitting out biting. shaming
a Tiny "OIudI. NiES. Lucy
Robinson, fiayed the body Of husky
labor delegates for wasting time
disputing over the appointment of a
committee
You are numbering the oppor-
tunity to present a united front to
the President" she said. 1.-TWO hours
You have spent indulging in petty
factionalism. while Tom Mooney
sits agonizing in his death cell All
of you claim to want to do all in
your power to help our brother
clear himself. and wipe out the in
justice done him. yet here you are
wrangling over the honor of who is
to see the President. Each of you
want to go back to your home and
claim that you worked hard for your
organization, while Tom Moneys
fate takes secondary place in your
consideration"
A plan for appointing the commit
tee was then adopted.