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Would 1t serve any useful purpose for
me to read 1t, or should it not go d.
rectly to the fire?
81 think you should read it, john"
she said. Il told Jed so. He Is very
shrewd. His judgment and mine In
this Ease agree"
l went back to the Office, put a log
on the fire and sat down to read the
diary.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1920-11-12

The aspen leaf quivers easily be
cause II is broad and placed on a long,
very flexible stock. The upper part
Of the stalk is hattened. and. being
at right angles with the leaf. IS liable
to be moved by the faintest breeze.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1920-11-12

simist. ! know no o comic figure
than ar undertaken, no more gigantic
shaft of human egotism than a tomb
stone.
Mr. Sidney, we found, had left brief
but explicit directions for his burial.
This, in the case of a mar with life
so well conceived, was strange, but
his wishes, as we found them, were
simple and startling. He was to be
buried by the river, close to the pool
which had been invested with the add
ed charm Of a ghost-story. His grave
was to be marked by an unostenta-
tious stone. The inscription was to
be as he directed In a note in a sealed
enclosure to be opened at the time
Mrs. Sidney thought appropriate.
1t might be, he had written, that
Mrs. Sidney would not want the stone
erected during her life. Her wishes
we're to be consulted. When the grave
was marked, II 1t ever was, the in
scription was to be as he directed.
Mrs. Sidney, acquainted with the
terms Of this extraordinary mortuary
note, said that 1t was her wish to have
the sealed envelope opened immediate
ly and Its instructions carried out.
Christmas night had set in, and the
place was a fairyland of g~listening
white. Far-off- church-bells sounded
family across the snow. In the in
creaslng cold, following the abatement
of the storm, timbers in the old house
creaked and snapped, and when n Of
the people of the house, on an outdoor
chore, passed within earshot, the sound
Of footsteps was audible and the crisp
c~runching which, even as does a high
wind, emphasizes the comfort Of a
secure and warm shelter.
I vas in the office when Mrs. Sid
ney's instructions to open the sealed
enclosure were received.
l proceeded to do so. There was
a brief note, as follows:
l desire the marking on my gravestone,
when II is put up, to read:
ARTHUR DoBsoN
Born May %, 1910
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l was holding that document, star
ing at 1t, and grasping for elusive
threads of perception, when Jed came
In. He carried a manuscript in his
hand.
Jed drew a chair up to the fire by
my side. 1t was with a strange feel
ing of relief that 1 accepted the sig
niicance of the manuscript he carried.
I'm a strange man, DOCTOR" he said
by way Of beginning. you'd never
understand me. I'm a strange man
and l do strange things. I'm going to
do one now. I've seemed conscience
less, haven't II"
"Tve W tried to conceal my
opinion of you" / said.
mo, you haven't. I like a candid
man. That's why I've always liked
you, although / can't say much for
your intelligence. But you're honest.
I'm not honest, but I'm intelligent.
I've looked at my life as something
to make the best of, and l haven't
been foolish about scruples.
1--WE managed my chances, and /
have not allowed sentimentalism to
stop me when something real was to
be gained. It's a real world, not a
fanciful one. That's the way / think"
Half the people would be swinging
on gallows," I suggested, eff your ami
able ideas prevailed generally"
"That's copy-book stuff that's 80 IT.
ritating," he said. "The only thing
extraordinary about me is my candor.
My ideas do prevail, but the people
who adopt them have less frankness.
But what l want to say is that I'm
going to do a strange thing. You'll
probably think it an act Of contrition.
1t isn't at all, but you'll think 1t so.
However, that's unimportant.
"You may not know II, but I was
very fond Of Mr.. Sidney. He was the
best friend / ever had OIL eve shall
have.
snow, l have guarded against act
ing impulsively or sentimentally. /
know I am In an acutely emotional
condition. l have guarded against
that. l am still considering the world
as a real world and myself as a real
creature in 1t. And here's the way
l figure 1t. Mr.. Sidney's death has
taught me that materialism is not
enough. 1t is necessary, but there is
something else. I've got to find an
other something else. That's more
important than any money or comforts
-physical-that I can find.
where Is this something else to be
found again II not right here in this
family? / have determined to remain
in your service after you marry Miss
Sidney, and to take care Of you and
her and Mrs. Sidney. I couldn't leave.
The roots are too deep. l could be
cut down but not dug up. I'm too
old. So as a real creature In a real
world / consult my real good, now as
always, and i hope l do not seem to
you TO be acting sentlmentally.
"You seem to me to be wholly crazy"
/ said. "when you speak Of Miss Sid
hey's marriage 70 ms. you are not only
ironic; you are cruel. i should think
that this particular day might make
you at least c~onsiderate."
you're the blindest man I ever
knew" said Jed, but Tn not dealing
with what you think but with what
l know. / told you once your engage
ment was an unreal thing and that
| did not consider II at all. Later !
took that back. Now I car tell you
that II is a very real thing. but It Is
different now with me. have suffered
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large cups Of punch before they went
out. Mr.. Sidney evidently was deter
mined to corrupt the whole household.
TIL never be able to give an ade-
ouate idea Of the joviality Of that
Christmas eve in the sick-room. Mr..
Sidney and Jed had conspired for
some months to make a fesdval.
Our dinner, served In Mr.. Sidney's
room, brought a boar's head. carried
BY a laughing maid. Wine was sent
10 the servants. Isobel found a pearl
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1920-11-12
Paris District.

Paris District.
Presiding elder. J. M. Pickens: Atwood
circuit, t.. III. Davis; Big Sandy circuit,
w. T. M. Jones; Cottage Grove circuit,
w. A. Lampkin, supply; Dresden station.
5. l.. Jewell; Dresden circuit, b.: ID. Car
In, supply; East Murray circuit, L. l..
Jones. supply; Gleason circuit. j. e. I'm
derwood; Hardin circuit, Ray Pafford:
Hazel circuit ]. G. Rudd; Manleyville cir
cult. ]. X. Pafford: Mckenzie station, q.
G. Fain; Mckenzie circuit, A. ID. Maddox:
Murray station, A. ]. Meadors; Paris sta
ton, w. c. Waters; Paris circuit, J. e.
James: Puryear circuit, w. F. Harriss:
West Murray circuit, c. c. Jordan; West
Paris. f. W. Maxedon; Henry circuit, to
be supplied,
Union City District.
Presiding elder. r. A. Clark; Cayce cir
s. Carl; Crystal Mission, B. A. Walker:
Elbridge circuit. I. N. Wilkes; Fulton
station, H. G. Ryan; Fulton circuit, B. T..
fuzzell; Greenfield and Brooks. ]. Wa
CARMEL; Hickman station. II. B. Johnstons
Kenton and Rutherford, W. p. Pritchard;
Martin station. r. w. Hood; J.. w.
Hodges, Junior preacher, w. c. Sellars.
supernumerary. Il. w. Williams. super
numerary; Martin circuit, ]. T. Banks.
obion. Rives n Sardis, J. H. Bass; Raj
ston circuit. r. e. Hickman; Sharon and
Mt. Vernon, w. T. Holly; South Fulton
circuit. r. II. Pigue: Trimble circuit. g.
ID Hiliard: Troy and Bethlehem, @. l..
Sellars; Union City station, e. NJ. Mathis;
Union City circuit, q: w, Evans; Water
Valley circuit. s. A. Martin; West Hick-
man and ~Bondurant. ". E. Banks. sup
ply; conference missionary secretary. W.
J. Mccoy trans.er.d..
Memphis.-The Memphis depart
ment Of internal revenue received as
sursnce from John r. Kirk. acting in
ternal revenue agent, in charge OF
this district, that at least six new In
come tax experts will be added to the
local bureau within the next few
weeks.
Jackson.-District Farm Agent H.
S. Nichols returned from Paris. where
he made a trip In interest of the
farm demonstration work. He reports
that the Henry county farmers have
organized a county council OF agrt
culture with 400 paid up members.
He says that they estimate that the
organization viii save the farmers
Of that county about $4,000 during
the year.
Jacksonville Boys Corn and Pig
clubs OF Madison county viii stage
a large "vind-up" rally at the court
house in Jackson on Friday, Novem
Der Ie.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1920-11-12

Jackson.-The Boys Corn and Pig
clubs OF Madison county viii stage
a large "vind-up" rally at the court
house in Jackson on Friday, Novem
Der Is.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1920-11-12

Totals: Cox, 1Ss,7S2; Harding,
1873, 75s; Roberts, 1897; Taylor,
200, 1914.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-20
Seekers of Peace
in Ireland Far
Apart in Exchanges

London, Dec. 19-Father OFiana
gan. vice president Of the Sim
Feff;'' who has been corresponding
with the British prime minister re-
earding a truce in ireland, mas re-
piled to Mr.. Lloyd Georges latest
message, in which the prime minister
reiterated that the door had closed.
and those councils Of good WIN
which you invoked at the beginning
Of this. correspondence"
In his rejoinder. Father O'Fianna-
gan says:
eve agree that two, things are de-
.irable-first, peace, then reconsiiia-
don. II is only necessary for your
government to cease to violate your
opCn constitution In your attack ON
tine liberty OF the Irish people,.
Proceeding to argue that the sim
Eetn IL q peaceful organization, re-
acting only to violent attacks upon
4. rather O'Fqanagan continues:
nRemoye the cause. and the efSecis
win cease antomaticaiiy. He says
That reconciliation ,is only possiole
when accredited representatives 0.
both nations meet as equals ana
concludes:
II have .suegested the only way !
t.AIieye peace to be possible. have
not thereby closed the door, though ;
nav have discovered It closed wnen
/ thouflit to ind it Open"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-20
Plan Sweeping Aside
Party Lines to Pass
Bill to Aid Farmers

Washington. Dec. 1e-An attempt to
obtain non-partisan support in the
House for the Fordney emergency
tariff bill was decided upon today by
the committee representing House
members from agricultural districts.
Recommendation that AZ members of
the House. regardless of political affilia-
ton support the tariff measure which
would put a virtual embargo tariff on
score of farm products will be SUBJ
mitted by the committee to a meeting
tomorrow OF western and southern
representatives who have banded to-
gether to seek aid for the farmers
The committee also decided to In
clude In its recommendations for sup
port the resolution to revive the War
Finance Corporation and the Young
Tincher bill directing the use Of $100,-
100000 OF the profits of the Federal Re-
serve banks for livestock loans. The
former measure was passed by the
House yesterday but in different form
that adopted by the Senate. The con-
feernce Of farmer representatives will
be asked to throw their support be-
hind the resolution to the extent even
OF passing It, IL necessary, over
Presidential veto.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-20
ORPHANS HOME IN
GERMANTOWN BURNS
INMATES ALL SAFE

Philadelphia, Dec. 19-Fire today
destroyed a two-story dornitory Of
the Lutheran's Orphans Home and
Asylum in Germantown causing loss
estimated at 800, 900.
sixty-eight children, all girls. be-
tween 6 and "A years old, were asleep
in the building when the fire broke
out, but through the heroic work of
nurses, n1atrons and f1remen all We're
gotten safely out. Twenty:-six of the
children, two matrons and one fire.
man were overcome by smoke.
The blaze had gained great head
way before it was discovered and
when the children and their caretak-
ers. Sister Anna and Mrs. Ninette
Campbell, were awakened they found
the, second story filed with smoke.
Led by the matrons, the little
chatses CROPPED their way toward the
fire escape, but they had not gone far
before they found their path blocked
by flames. Retracing their steps, they
tried to reach the stairway but here
too, Are and smoke barred their exit.
When. it appeared as il all chance
of getting out safely had passed, the
rnatrons heard the tinl<ting of shat
tered glass. the next instant saw the
selrnented, head; Of a fireman at one
of the windows, Soon another fire.
man appeared. The two fremen en-.
tered the smoke filled room ana aideo
by. the natrons. carried the chiloren
to windows where the other nremen
took them down ladders to SAFETY.
Fifteen of them were unconscious ana
were taken. to. hospitals where they
were soon revived. Both nnatrons
were scorched and suffered from the
effects Of the smoke.
= There was no panic among the
children, Mrs. Campbell said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-20
Professor Peers
$50 Years Ahead for
Publication Law Mind

Boston. Dec. 19-The United States
will have a population Of $4,000 900 peo-
pie or the maximum which its contin-
entail territories can sustain about the
year 21e0, Professor Raymond Pearl Of
the Johns Hopkins School Hygiene
and public health estimated in an ad-
dress before the Lowell Institute last
night.
To support such a population he said
266 trillions calories OF food a year
would be needed. In the seven years
from 1911 to 1918 only 1881. 1S3, COG, 900
calories were produced in food form in
this country and when the maximum
population is reached the speaker as
serted. it would be necessary to import
about half the calories necessary for
sustenance.
1T seems improbable that the popu-
lation will go on Increasing at any very
rapid rate after such a condition is
reached" he said
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-20
WORKERS
n. BEDFORD PROTEST
BUT WILL NOT QUIT

New Bedford, Mass; Dec 19-But one
OF the. ten textile unions of this city,
which met today to act on the wage
reduction of % IL per cent, voted to
strike. the other nine voting to con-
tinue work under protest. AS it takes
a two-thirds vote Of the unions to de-
clare a strike. the operatives will con-
tinue work under the cut which goes
into effect tomorrow.
The Textile council adopted the fol-
lowing resolution:
''The Textile council protests against
the high-handed methods of the
Manufacturers Association. Their ac-
ton in reducing wages is clear to any
one. that they make this cut down in
pay. knowing that the workers of the
textile industry are in q poverty-strick-
en- condition.. The council adds plea
for operatives to join organized labor
and $50 meet the strength with
strength"
If the operatives accept the wage cut
there will be. work-for but small pro-
portion of the $4,000 workers, as several
mills are closed down and others are
running but two and three days a week.
Some Of the manufacturers have no.
titled firms from which they purchase
supplies that they expect lower prices
on commodities. as the mill men do not
intend to have their operatives the
only ones subject ito declining wages.
One manufacturer has stated that If
other Industries fall to reduce labor
costs he Is in favor of the mills can
ceiling the present reduction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-20
BOWDOIN COLLEGE
OUT TO CORRAL
FUND OF S6OO.OOO

Brunswick, Dec.a 10. Especially
Bowdoin college will attempt to raise
&45o,000 before July 1, 1922 in order
to receive $150,000 from the General
Education Board. This was voted at
a special meeting of the president and
overseers who have been holding ses-
sions during the past two days. This
would make 100000 increased en-
dOwment which is necessary to pro-
vide for increases in the salaries of
the faculty members as provided by
vote of the governing board last June.
OF the $3.50, 900 necessary to be raised
100000 is already in sight, and a
committee of which Philip Dana of
Westbrook is chairman has been APP
pointed to have charge of the drive
for the remainder.
Owing to the death of Hon. Lucil-
Illus A. Emery 81, of Ellsworth, a
member of the board of trustees. sew
eral vacancies existed which were fill
ed at this meeting. Hon. Frederick
A. Howard. rs, Of Houlton, vice pres
ident of the board of overseerS was
elected a trustee to fill Judge Emery
position, and Hon. John A. Morrill, '76,
of Auburn was elected vice president
of the overseers to fill the vacancy
caused by the promotion of Judge
Howard. Judge Emery has been u
member Of the examining committee
and the committee on art interests.
Judge Howard was appointed men,
Der of the first committee and Hon.
Clarence Hale 80, of Portland, of the
second. 1t was voted to grant Dean
Paul Nixon a leave of absence for the
second semester of the present year
and Thomas Means. Yale 1910, was
elected assistant professor of classics
to serve during Dean Nixon's absence.
Professor. Roscoe J. Ham of the de-
partment Of German was elected
George Taylor Files. professor OF
modern languages under the terms of
q gift from Mrs. Files who establish
ed the professorship in memory of her
husband.
In addition to the above business
transacted by the board. President X.
NJ. Stills stated that important action
in regard to the Bowdoin Medical
school was taken, and statement
covering this action will be made la
ter in the week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-20
CHEER
ATHENS RETURN
CONSTANTINE
Delirium of Joy Fol-
lows Arrival of De-
posed Ruler

Lost Throne in ist7 by Action Of
Allied Powers = Comes Back to
Country as Result Of Recent PIE
!. biseite Favorins His Return to
Power
Athens. Dec. 19-tBy ;the Associated
Press>--Constantine of Greece, removed
from the throne by the action Of the
allied powers in 1877, and called back
by the recent p,ebiscite. to resume his
former status, arrived in Athens today.
He came into the city by train and was
received at the Place de la Concorde.
Those who greeted the returning
monarch included Queen Mother Olga,
the regent and Princess Anastasia,
wife of Prince Christopher.
Constantine.s train steamed into the
Laurion station about 100 yards from
the Place de la Concorde. without os-
tentation and with the returning mon
arch like an ordinary traveller. Con-
stantine. however was greeted by the
cheering of thousands Of persons who
had been awaiting his arrival since
o'clock in the morning.
Queen Mother Olga and the Princess
Anastasia dressed in chincila furs and
wearing picture hats to match, were
standing in the royal group to welcome
Constantine. The ministers also were
present in the station.
In a carriage drawn by six horses
and followed by troops u procession
with Constantine at it's head started
for the stadium. The crowd along the
route evinced the enthusiasm finally
breaking out of bounds and rushing
up and kissing the harness Of the
horses drawing the royal equipage.
Wild cheers were heard along the en-
tire line of march. the people being al
most delirious with joy.
After visiting the Cathedral Con-
stantne went to the royal palace,
where he read a message to the people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-20
MURDER. CHARGES !. | I !.
IN WAKE OF REctBT':'
RIOTS IN PHILIPPINES

Manila. Dec. Icy the "A. .R9. -
Charges Of murder ,swili bs- 'fisS n,
court by the city prosecutor against
u Philippine constabslsry, soldiers to-
morrow as aeresuit 'of inc rotirE'
Wednesday in whiehe fevr Americsns
and seven Filipinos were Killed, Goys
ernor General Francis BdfsSX ilstfE,
son announced today. .4;f sss:;,ss 'i: s q.
He sid charges ey1 Atuaaly, would
be made against alis-~Ao pAtt fatb tAf'
in the fighting ar. we're coksectsd With.
the alleged conspiracy to commit MUIR
der s- - Z > r., ~ : -,
The soldiers have keen; eonAped in
the insuiar penitsittsry e con .asfet
keeping. on scdit,sn charges Med Sg
the city prosecutor. :. ~ -. +, - r.
Investigation OF man. and. officers
Of the constabularly who may be
Continues on eage cSG ~ Z
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-20
10000 !. E!x-ARMY
men TO AID n. y.
POLICE FORCE
In Crime Wave Now
| Gripping Whole
City

Members Of Military Order Of World
+. War to- Confer with City Officials
tTeday-Petty Thisvsry and Minor
Assaoats Sundays Reeord-Round.
s; up Crooks Continues "
New York. Dec. 19.--Whiie detec-
tiyes and strong arm men Of New
Forks police force combed. the city
today under orders to round UP every
suspected criminal, former commits
stoned officers of~the army. navy and
marine corps launched plans for an
organization Of 10000 armed men to
aid in curling the epidemic of crime
sweeping the city. -.
The New York chapter. Military Or
der OF the World War. called upon the
former officers to arm themselves and
at the same time announced plans for
q Meeting tomorrow night to which
Mayor Iiylan. Commissioner Of Police
Enright and Governor Smith were in
vtted. Army officers from the head
quarters at Governors Island also
are asked to attend. f<.f
f. The days record of crime was
marked by Sunday calm. Outside of
the routine Of petty thievery. burglar
les and minor assaults, few serious
crimes were reported. Early in the
day q Third avenue cafe was entered
and three men held UP the bartender.
Later three men were arrested and
charged with the crime and were held
in $500 bail each.
Under orders Of Commissioner En-
right all suspected crooks apprehend-
cd by the police and unable to give
satisfactory accounts of themselves
{continued er Page 4-coi. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-20
Unknown Number Dead

At Tresportenas, more than 100 per-
ished and a. Costa de Araujo thirty
more were killed. 1t is feared that
more victims are as yet buried under
the ruins in each town. At Trespor-
tenas La Vale and La Central not a
single house was left standing and
those not destroyed weer left in a
badly, damaged condition. No estim-
ate of. the number of persons injured
has As yet been made.
I Minor shocks continue throughout
the district, particularly strong tremor
being felt yesterday afternoon at
about $50 o'clock in the towns of
San Martin Rivadia. The people are
reported pAnic-stricken. The city Of
Mendoza was shaken but didsn suf-
fer any extensive damage.
Insthe town of Costa de Araujo the
seismic, conyulsion opened great
creyices out of which hot water is
spopting., The water from one Of
these screNices, reached q height Of
about rs feet and formed a pool in
which two persons were drowned. A
Red Cross ambulance has reached
r tGoetinuea on Page 4-coi. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-20
Pretty Miss with Z
Pretty Revolver
"FriSks" Chica9O,;ailS'

chicago, Dec. ia pretty girl with
pari-handled revolver today played
ne leading part in three daylight
@d'uas in the North. Side residential
tstrict. ...-...tg. -
In each case she pretended to tbe
@t stopped passer-by and asked
I'm TO direct her to an address, which
a7ays proved to be only a few doors
distant. HI -.
1eherally the person volunteered to
|ya9t out the exact door. but when-if
vas Ieached the pearl haHd4 edy'rcVqh
" vas placed against his side AID
vas ordered to. go <in qor get filsd
i'n lead Inside two men &cornplsted,
ss holc-up and tied they victim ", q
W Then the girl went out for an
|WNeT Nietim ~ .N'~'r
a'ef three 'Ipeu had. besp. robbed
~ Ted he tapdits left, One 9th,
galic.. ->'.s-. ..,.'' .,
i@o men and girf were arrested
'4sat Ill connection with ro6bertes
~ N7lled they were implicated