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DON'T BE A FooLl"

Synopsis. Richard Searles, sue
cessful American playwright. con-
e<ffdes to his friend. Bob Singleton.
the fact that. Inspired by the
genius of young actress whom
ne had seen In London, he has
3 written q play, Lady Larkspur,"
solely with the thought that she
should interpret the leading char
acter. This girl, Violet Dewing.
has disappeared and Searles re-
fuses to allow the play to be pro-
duced with anyone else In the part.
Singleton has just returned dn-
valided) from France, where he
had been serving in the aviation
corps. His uncle, Raymond Bash
ford, a wealthy man, had contract
ed marriage a short time before
his death. while on visit to Japan.
He left Singleton comparatively
small amount of money and the
privilege of residence In the 'ga-
rage" of his summer home. Bar
on-the-Sound. Connecticut. Mrs.
Bashford is believed to be travel
ing in the Orient. The household
at Barton is made up of elderly
employees of the birmingham, a
New York hotel, where Bashford
made his home. BY the terms of
his will these people are to have
home at Barton for the rest of
their lives. Singleton goes to Bar
ton. taking with him the manu-
script Of Lady Larkspur." There
he finds the household strangely
upset, some of its members being
suspected by their comrades of pro-
Germanism. Antoine, head OF the
establishment, informs him that he
has been perplexed by the some
what mysterious visits of
stranger. apparently a foreigner.
seeking Mrs. Bashford Antoine
has formed the male members Of
the household into guard for pro-
lection Singleton reads Lady
Larkspur" with approval. Aunt
Alice" arrives Unexpectedly. meets
with lively reception and turns
out to be young and charming.
Mrs. Farnsworth Is her travelling
companion.
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income and like matters to woman
like Alice Bashfordl
They continued their conference for
some time, but / got nothing out of
Mrs. Farnsworth that shed any light
on my aunts history beyond what she
had told me herself, which was pre-
cious little. Mrs. Farnsworth's talk
was that of cultivated woman. Her
voice interested me unaccountably !;
the tones had all manner Of shadings
and infections; 1t was curiously mu-
steal, but In speaking OF the great war
a passionate note crept into 1t that
stirred me deeply.
"This has been a dark year for
Alice" she remarked. "Mr. Bashford's
death, followed quickly by that Of her
brother--an only son--piled a cruel
burden of grief upon the dear child.
She wants to go back to England to
nurse the wounded, to do anything for
our dear country, but want to keep
her here little while until she can
readiust herself. 1t Is my task to en-
courage her In friyolity and the make
believe she loves-hence our absurd
tiles at the table. She's the drollest
child, but with wonderful understand
ing. And at times it's not easy to
keep the divine spark Of play alive In
her heart"
The light of one of the porch lamps
fell upon Alice's face as she patiently
gave heed to Torrence's account of his
stewardship. One of her hands gently
stroked the terrier that lay quietly In
chair beside her. I was sure that
his painstaking description of assets
and market values was boring her.
Once her voice rose In expostulation.
Terrence, | judged, was suggesting
that legal means could be found to ex-
pei the old birmingham employees
from the Barton property.
"Oh, never in the world! 1t was
quite like Mr.. Bashford to want to
care for these peoI lie In their old age.
And-"she laughed and turned toward
me-"they can't be dislodged while
Bob lives; and we don't want to part
with him just yet"
was glad to have him hear her adj
dress me in this intimate fashion. Tor
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~ always inspired In me desire to
shock him.
II shall help Alice to break them In,
Tory" l said, lingering upon her
name for his special edification.
"Of course, Singleton" he replied. Il
wasn't sure you meant to stay on. Par
don me, but didn't"
"Oh, 1t isn't that Bob hasn't right
to stay said Alice quickly; Mrs.
Farnsworth and / are hoping that he
Will like us we'll enough to share our
exile on other accounts"
Il am engaging Mr.. Singleton to ex-
plain American jokes to me-" an
nounced Mrs. Farnsworth. "AlIce
seems to get them, but I'm never sure"
1t is part of Torrence's business to
counsel widows, which he does like the
honorable man he is, but as he rose to
60 presently, remarking that his wife
would motor down to call shortly, /
caught glimpse of his face that indi-
Gated deep perplexity. left when he
did.
Il want to talk to you" he said nery-
eusly when we were outside. "Ill send
the car ahead to the gate.'
When the shrubbery cut us off from
the house he stopped abruptly and
seized my arm. what do you make Of
It'll" he demanded.
Make of whatT asked.
"That girl !" he exclaimed testify.
IF you insist. must avow that she's
adorable, nothing else"
Don't be fool You knew Ray.
mond Bashford much better than did.
and you know perfectly well he never
married young girl OF that sort
Those women are playing a trick, and
I'm surprised that you don't see
through It."
my uncle was man Of taste and a
gentleman" j answered deliberately.
There's nothing In the least imprvba-
BILE In his being infatuated with u
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Soon a Lost An.

Among the lost arts Of the world, II
Ia TO be feared that Indian basket MAX
Ing must soon be included. And 1t Is a
very great pity. too. It is a wonder
full art, and one that has been created
at vast pains and sacrifices.
The younger generation of Califor-
Mia and desert Indians are not learn
ing to make baskets. Like the young
er generation Of the white race, they
are not fond of hard work. And who
eveI buys On indian basket for few
dollars has seldom a realization OF the
wsrk and the patience that has been
expended uuon 1T.
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ment expenditures Of S15.740.000 have
been authorized for this purpose.
The roads comprised In the compre-
hensive road plans form the basis Of
the ultimase national forest road sysr
TEN. They are used as main high
ways, either In connection with
through routes or to serve important
local needs. The construction on
feeder roads Is being largely post
poned until the primary road system
of the national forests In completed.
1t is expected that the present esti-
mate cost will be largely exceeded
when surveys are made of the projects
now on the list since In many cases
the only available estimates are based
upon incomplete data.
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CHAPTER lI--continued.

alllolHe uepdEteu Win q FeSeHllui
twist of the shoulders, and / decided
to meet squarely the matter of the
visitors who had so troubled him.
please don't be frightened said
as lightly as possible, "but these old
follows haven't enough to do, and they
are full of apprehensions. They have
been alarmed by an agent of some
sort who wants to welcome you to
America by selling you piano on
easy payments"
Antoine had been lowering inside,
and my remark brought him to the
door.
beg pardon, Mr.. Singleton, but
that party Is not an agent, but quite
different, sir. He came to the house,
quite like a gentleman. several times,
and asked If Mrs. Bashford had ar
rived. He came in big car, and
seemed disappointed, madame. that
you were not here and not expected.
A very well-spoken gentleman, and
we'd have thought nothing OF - except
that few days later caught q man
| was sure was the same party, but
dressed In rough clothes, sneaking
across the veranda right there where
you're sitting. When I called to him
he ran as hard as he could, and
Graves-he's the vegetable gardener
saw him leaving the property by the
back way"
"It's hardly possible that a man
who impressed you as gentleman
when you saw him at the door should
have returned in disguise and tried to
break into the house."
"Oh," exclaimed Mrs. Farnsworth,
'it would be so much more delightful
If that were truei Any one In dis
guise Is bound to be interesting. A
disguise suggests most beautiful pos
sibilities."-
could not be sure In the dim light
of the veranda, but thought detect
ed white slipper cautiously reach
out and touch black one. AT any
rate. Mrs. Farnsworth lapsed into ST.
lence.
"Thank you very much, Antoine"
said Alice. SIT Is very proper for you
to tell me anything of any stranger
on the property, but see nothing
here to be alarmed about. II the
same gentleman calls again, let me
know instantly"
very good, madame" And then,
turning as though comforting upon me
part of his responsibility for the Sc
curity of the premises: TITS q party
with a limp; just trifiing limp, sir;
you'd hardly notice 1t. A smallish
man, rather dark, with little mus
tache turned up at the ends"
4 have noted all these details, An
toine." ] replied; and again thought
there was a telegraphic exchange be-
tween the ladies though this time
black slipper was the means of COM
munication.
Terrence arrived In moment, and
nothing has ever given me keener Joy
than his shock of surprise at behoIding
Mrs. Bashford. was devoutly CRATE
full that he had not been present at
the dinner-table, for my own efforts TO
interest Terrence In anything but the
most practical matters had always
been highly unsuccessful, and the dis
cussion of ghosts and witches would
hardly have amused him. AS Mrs.
Farnsworth and took up the recent
movements on the western front
overheard Terrence putting all the
machinery Of the trust company at
Airs. Bashfords disposal. 1t seemed
almost a bIasphemy to be talking of
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GOOD
ROADS
ROADS IN NATIONAL FORESTS
Thirty Thousand Miles viii BE Needed
In Next Ten Years Cor Proper
Development.

Thirty thousand miles of road, esti-
mated TO cost not less than $3.50. 000,-
600, will be needed for the proper pro-
lection and development of the ma
tional forests, and the nearby commu-
mites during the next ten years, ac-
cording TO comprehensive road plans
which have been prepared. The sec
rotary Of agriculture has already APP
proved the construction Of 5,152 miles.
estimated to cost $26,483.000, contin-
gent upon federal and cooperative
funds becoming available. Govern
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1920-07-10

Victor Marie HUI
go was born at
Besancon, France.
on Feb. rs. 1902.
so puny aneinfant
that II was not
believed he could
live. He was the
third son of a dis
tinguished soldier
u N d err Napoleon.
He came from
sturdy but not
noble stock, his
AHEGStufS ON MS
fathers side hav-
ing been simple
peasants.
He was well
q d u Q a t @ q ! n
France and In
Spain. where his
father held high
rank under Ma
poleon's brother.
He was a preco-
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1920-07-10
FARM ROADS MADE or EARTH
No Good Reason Why They Should
Not Be Graded Up and Main.
tanned In Good Condition.

The vast majority Of the farm roads
must necessarily be of earth How
ever, there is no reason why they cam
not be graded up somewhat after the
fashion OF public highway and main
tanned In that condition.
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GRAVEL GOOD FOR HIGHWAYS
When Properly Handled II Can Be
Travelled Over All Year---Dlrt
Road Is Different.

While gravel, as rule. does NOT
make the best type OF road, that is
not so much the fault Of the gravel
as of the way II Is put on. IT Ii usu-
ally not evenly spread or ievefcd
down, nor are the holes kept filed. III
properly handled a gravel road can
at least be Travelled on any time OF
the year, which cannot be said of a
dirt road.
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FARM ROADS ARE ESSENTIAL
Just az important as Public Thorough
fares In Hauling Various
Kinds OF Crops.

Many of us know the value Of good
public roads, but how many OF Us
know the value Of good ROADS on the
farmi Experiences has taught that
good roads on the private farm are
Just as essential and important as good
public roads.
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Borelelgh--I expect to start for Eu-
rope tomorrow. Can I do anything
for your
Miss BIunt--Yes, you can take par
ticular care not 10 miss tie steamer
Boston Transcript
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1920-07-10

In the Amazon there are known TO
exist at least 1000 species Of fish.
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"The guards set, sir;
front and rear"

GRO BE CONTINUED
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BY MEREDITH NICHOLSON


Copyright b, Charles scribnsr'. ssns
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SOCIETY

Mr.. and Mrs. L. S. Light have gone
TO Lebanon. Penn, to visit among rel
atives at Mr.. Lights boyhood home,
which Mr.. Light has not visited for
many years.
Mr. Harvey Clark went up to Jack
sonville Wednesday afternoon on a
business trip. returning yesterday
afternoon for a short visit.
Popularity Of Silver Springs
Dances Continues
The popularity of the Thursday
night dances at Silver Springs con-
tinues with unabating interest, and
they are proving most welcome di-
version during the calm of the sum-
mer nights.
Last night it was most pleasantly
cool. and there were a large number
of the dancing set at the springs to
enjoy the dancing.
Among the dancers were number
OF attractive visiting girls, Miss Eliza
beth Thomas of Montgomery. Ala,
Miss Mary Elizabeth Kontz of Allan
ia. Misses Carrie Spencer and Helen
Badgett of Farmville, Va, and Miss
Willie Mae Lang of Gainesville.
Besides the dancers there were
many spectators present. and a num-
Der of others enjoying swim in the
sprints.
Mr.. and Mrs. George S. Nash of Or
lando are spending few days in
Oeala, arriving yesterday.
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SUDDEN DEATH OF MR.. FRANK
HAMPTON

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hampton and
children. who live at Cornell. near
'Ocalas spent last Sunday afternoon at
Silver Springs. enjoying very happy
afternoon, with never a thought that
the day was to end so tragically for
them. While returning from the
springs about o'clock Mr.. Hampton
fell forward in the car, and in min
ute or two was dead.
Mr.. Hampton had seemed to be in
perfect health, and friend of his
who had not seen him for some time
asked him where he had been and
how he was feeling, and his reply was
that he was feeling fine. His death
is q great blow to his family and
friends. He was about fifty-five years
old, and leaves a wife and seven chill.
dren. He was a prosperous farmer
and has lived in Marion county
number of years. He is relative
of Col II. NJ Hampton of this city
and several years ago bought Colonel
Hampton's large farm about six miles
south of Ocala.
The funeral of Mr.. Hampton was
held on Wednesday afternoon at Cor
nell. and was largely attended by
friends of the deceased and his fam
lily.
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The Q. S. Mine Sweeping Detaeh-
ment has just returned from its work
IN the North Seas. The ever present
danger OF floating mines was counter
acted by the sharp eyesight Of the
men who were behind the guns. Their
lob was to pick OF the mines as they
appeared and explode them by direct
hits. The lives Of the other men
aboard and the safety of the ship de-
pended on their keennessl
A large proportion Of the 5000
mines laid In the North Seas BY the
y. s. Navy was destroyed In this way.
This is Just one Of the Jobs that
romes In the career Of q. s. sailor;
one OF the experiences that gi-es him
q grip on himself and makes him .
regular fellow.
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70 Aaverslse in lae Banner vin Pas
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Nugen
lmy office
A.
NUGENT. Clerk by T. D. Lancaster Deputy Clerk 4sfH
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2O.2s7,51
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FAIRFAX

Little Catherine Rooney was accident
ally hurt at school and her collarbone
was broken. She is getting along WE'LL
Heman H. Gregory and Miss Bar
rows, of Georgia, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Warner Gregory, of ESSEX Junction,
were guests Sunday of Nj. and Mrs.
G. G. Paris. -Percy Minor of Jefferson
vile, spent Sunday with his parents. M
and Mrs Frank Minor, of Mill street,
Several girls from this place. with Miss
Anna Cole as chapcron. were in Burning
ton to attend the older girls conference
Mrs. William Fancher left Saturday FOL
Massa chusetts. where she will make her
home.-Mr. Rogers has moved his family
from the Marvin farm to TIE Eli Taylor
place and Mr. and Mrs Fuller. of Hunt
ington. have moved TO tho Marvin farm
Mr.. and Mrs Fay S Narvin. Of Col
chester. visited Mrs. Marvn's sister, Mrs.
Fuller, SundaY.--Misa Adelaide Sheltra
has been visiting friends IN town The
Christian Endearor social win be held
Saturday evening at the Shedd farm.
There will be prize speaking contest
at B. r. A. hail Wednesday. May f.
Lyman Leach. who recently sold his farm
In Beaver has moved his family to Essex
,furcton.-Georse Qu'rlan has had his
house wired for electric liglts.--H. +
Cross of St. Adams was Il business visitor
IN town Monday.-Alrs. Cleon tinker Of
Fletcher is visiting her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. W. :. White.--G. L. Butler was "A
business visitor in Milton Monday. The
Ladies' Union prayer meeting will be
held Monday evening May Il. with Mrs.
H. +. Leach.-George 7. Rooney was Il
visitor in Hyde Park Sunday.--W csl.y y.
Brush has bought a tractor
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RICHMOND

Sergeant Ernest b. Ring. who enlisted
October 26, 1917, for the period of the war,
being discharged May 9, 1919. but re-en-
listing the very next day for year at the
personal request of Major A. L. Glllars,
recruiting officer at the Columbus Bar
racks, Ohio, has been finally discharged
from the service with high recommended
ton from Major Gillars. For two and a
half years he has been on duty at Column
bus Barracks recruiting depot under Maj
or Gillars, with 30 or 40 men under him.
Major Gillars says "He is very efficient
In his own work and handles the men
in such a manner that they turn out the
work with high degree of efficiency. AL
together he is a young man of very high
moral standards, very we'll liked by ev-
eryone with whom he comes in contact
Sergeant Ring is the son of Mrs. II. NJ.
Ring of this village.-Mrs. NJ. ]. Sabens
entertained the Louise NJ. Smiley Circle
of Kings Daughters at her home yes
terday afternoon.-Borden Condensed Milk
company. the Richmond Grain company,
Lumber company and Underwear factory
are starting work one hour earlier. as
also are the high and graded schools-An
entertainment will be given at the New
Theatre this evening by the graded school.
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MONTGOMERY

Dan Russell has removed into the Hen
ry Murray house.-IIenry Murray is 10
ing to live at Richford shortly.-Martin
Jewett has bought the Ellis Rushford
house, recently occupied by Dan Russell
Mrs. John w. LaFountaine has moved
to the Center.-The Rev. Allen Kirkness
was a visitor In Enosburg Falls Mon
day.-Mr. and Mrs. william Baker are
visiting friends here.-Miss Hazel Mof-
felt has been staying with friends in
Montgomery.-Mrs. McNall has employ
ment at Wayne Combs Miss Olive SHOW
or has been here staying with relatives
and FRIENDSHIP. w. Downey and Joseph
LaFranls were In Burlington last week
attending the sugar makers meeting
Miss Blanche Jewett was In st. Adams
Saturday.-Miss Marcia LaFountaine was
in Enosburg Falls on Monday. La
Grow has moved his family to Richford.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. f. Smith visited in
Richford recently.-Mrs. George Smith of
Black Falls visited her brother, Judge O.
N. Kelton in ST. Adams last week-Moth-
er's day was duly observed at the Meth
odist Episcopal Church last Sunday The
Rev. Allen kirkness preached on "Our
Debt to Motherhood" In the morning tc
large congregation. The choir rendered
an anthem and Lawrence Pratt sang q
solo. The children went through suitable
exercises in the Sunday school after the
service to which a large number stayed
The Epworth League is making progress
there being 40 present at night when J. A
Flint gave an address on Country Life
There was also an extra large attendance
at the evening service. when the pastor
, On ssIVifpeseipu for Chriet
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HIGHGATE CENTER

On Friday evening, the Franklin high
school will present the play 'If Had
a Million at Foresters' hall under the
auspices of Wildey Rebekah Lodge, No.
1s. /. o. o. F. Following the play. dane
ing will be enjoyed. Kimball's orchestra
of Enosburg Falls will furnish the
mus, Ice cream and cake will be
served. C. NJ. Hogan and r. NJ. Austin
of st. Adams were recent business WISH
tors in town.--N. \. stockwell Is con-
fined to the house with an attack Of
pleurisy.-W. Il. Lantman Of Warren
was in town Sunday visiting relatives
J. c. Smith of st. Adams was in town
Monday.-Gerald, little son of Mr.. and
Mrs. y. ]. Cross. has been seriously II,
the last ten days with pneumonia. but Is
Il little more comfortable al present..
Mr.. and Mrs George Powell have sold
their house on Franklin street to Frank
L. Hutchinson, consideration Sl.00 Mr.
Powell will move his family TO St
Adams. where he recently purchased q
home on Messenger strett.--Ionn Web
ster OF Franklin was in town SATURDAY.
Mrs. George Keyser and two children
of ST. Adams are visiting Mt the home
of AGr. and Mrs. e. f. Nye.-Edward
Wright Of st, Adams was IN town Non
4.
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SHELDON

Mrs. Sarah Hogan Wright, widow of
Capt, William II. Wright a former resi-
oent OF this village died Ma at the
home of her granddaughter. Mrs. Lu.
man j.. Smith, of burlington, with whom
she mad made her home for the past
year Inc deaceased is survived by one
uaughtor. Mrs Jennie f. Marvin of Bur-
iinston, and two song, William r.. of st.
Adams, and Herbert G. Of Waltham.
Mass. also by four grandchildren and
hVe great grandchildren. The funeral
was held Friday afternoon at $3.50 o'clock
nj The house. the Rev. e. G. ADAMS ON
eating. The body was brought to this
place saturday morning for interment in
the family lot Tho committal service
was IN charge of tho Rev. Albert Alb
hott.-Thc reception given in Marsh's
hail Friday evening in honor of the new
pastor of the Methodist, Episcopal
Church, the Rev. Albert Abbott and Mrs.
Abbott was largely attended and a very
pleasant affair,-"Mothcrs Day" was OBJ
served n tho Methodist Episcopal
'hurch with appropriate exercises. THE
Ladies' Aid society will meet at the
home Of Mrs. Haskell Read this after
noon.-Mr. and Mrs. George Courtney of
ST. .\lhans We're the guests OF Mr.. and
Mrs. F. II. Marvin Sunday.-P. Fl. Ham
mond of Franklin visited at the home of
H. p. Marsh last Week.-Mrs. Anna Gibbs
attended the May ball at Jacksonville
Friday.--Mr. and Mrs J. O. Kimball Of
Enosburg Falls were recent guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. \. NJ. Trudeau.--Mr. and
Mrs William Tillotsou motorcd to East
BERKSHIRE Sunday.--Miss Anna Gilbert
of 81. .llhans was in town Saturday,
Morton Mack has moved his family into
EdscN Jit;oils tenement on East Main