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Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-08-11

per at crucial moment ! He wondered
whether 1t was yet too late, and
turned his eyes toward his silent COM
panion. He saw that John Moreland
was looking toward the beacon star
The voice of Ben Littleford came to
them plainly because the night was SO
very still; he was reading from the
Gospel according to Saint Mark,
preparatory to his bedtime prayer.
The two at the gate listened intently.
The way In which the illiterate giant
stumbled over the simplest words was
pitiful.
The hillman closed the Good Book
and placed 1t on the table beside him.
There was the low shuffllng of feet
as half dozen persons knelt at their
chairs. The prayer which followed
was much like John Moreland's own
bedtime prayer; it had in it less of
supplication than of thanksgiving.
And in the tail of it there were
words that were like bullets to the
mOuntaineer at the gate
Bless the good man who is with
us here tonight, and fall o. our kin
folks, and all O. our friends, and all
o. our inemies-and specially the
Morelands. Aymen!"
Dale's hand came down hard on
John Moreland's shoulder.
You told me he wouldn't do It'll"
The old clan leader hung his head,
like man suddenly broken. He re-
piled not word; he seemed amazed
into speechlessness. He had been
wrong in his estimate of Ben Little
ford; he had lied about a man who
had just asked the good Almighty to
bless him. John Moreland choked a
little and started toward the cabin.
He walked as though half blind across
the porch, and entered without knock
ing, and went in to Ben Littleford with
his right hand outstretched.
Les begin anew" he said huskily.
Les be friends. yore people and my
people, you and mel"
Littleford arose and CROPPED for his
old-time enemy's hand, found 1t and
grasped 1t in both his own.
You're better an am, John More
land" he said-"you're a id sight |
better an l am"
When Dale left them, they were
talking over great bear-hunt that
they had taken together a score of
years before.
The moon, full and as bright as new
gold, had risen just under the beacon
star when Bill Dale reached the door
step Of the cabin that was home to
him. He faced about The broad
green valley lay very serene and very
beautiful there in the mellow light.
There was no sound save for the gen.
lie murmuring of the crystal river.
"You wonderful place. he said soft
Y, then added: MY own countryw, q
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CHAPTER Ix-contlnusd.


Came silence that was heavy.
Each was depending upon the other to
make the advance. The two clansmen
stared at each other more and more
sharply, and soon shadows of bitter
ness began to creep into their eyes.
Then Major Bradley, guest of Ben
Littleford, strobe into the room with
a patrician and soldierly air, and he
understood the situation perfectly.
Gentlemen" he urged, shake
hands. Be friends"
They didn't. Neither seemed to
have heard the major. 1t angered Bill
Dale. His knowledge of these feud-
lists, these grown-up children, was not
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-08-11

doesn't always see things In the true
light. YOuI 60 back, won't your
She bent toward him and asked
p0intedly:
"Bill Dale, what makes you so anx-
ious TO- me to go?"
Because" readily, II want you to
have an education"
"What makes you want me to have
a education, Bill Dale?"
Because you'd be such a splendid
woman, If you had an education"
Babe Littleford pursued with child
like eagerness: "And what makes
you want me to be such s-spIendid
womanT
Dale lifted his gray eyes and an
swered her frankly:
Because l expect to marry you
some day."
Babe Litteford blushed deeply. Her
eyes were glad, filled with rejoicing.
II he didn't love her now at least just
a weeny-teeny. bit, he wouldn't be
thinking Of marrying her some day,
certainly, and this conclusion made
her happier than she had ever been in
all her life before. She wished wildly
that she could hug him with all her
might-and she had big notion to do
1t. But what would he think Of her?
Well, there would come day when
she would surely hug him with all her
might. She would simply break his
blessed bones, almost.
"Will you go to Patricia tomorrow"
he asked.
She really believed that she ought
to go. But the thought of leaving him
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/
was more hateful than ever, now thai
4 she knew he meant to marry her. She
strove to change the subject
"See that little, teeny flower over
there-that little, teeny, blue opeY'
she asked, pointing. That's a day
flower. It's the purest blue Of any.
They call it dayfiower because it
don't last but jest one single day."
And again, pointing: "See that little.
teeny, purple flower over there at them
twisted laurels? That's called Jobs
tears, and they don't last but one day,
neither. That little red, spidery thing
is bee balm. Over yander at the
hickry is monkshood. / l'arned the
names out O. book Major Bradley
loant me. Hadn't we better be a-goin'
toward home? it'll be a-comin
dark purity soon, won't it?"
Said Dale, "Wnl you go back to
Patricia tomorrow"
'T-Tve been a-wonderin'." muir
INJURED Babe. (which is proper, Bill,
bust or burst?"
Dale spoke quickly. Burst for you,
bust for me. Will you go back to
Patricia?'
Beaten, Babe Littleford drew long
breath and smiled.
YES Mister Dale" she answered
resignedly. Il win. I'll go whar-
where you want me to 60, eff it's
to Torment. Now tell me how it comes
that l find my people and their inc
mics as thick as m'lasses in jug,
while we walk on"
When Dale returned to John More
lands cabin from having seen Babe
Littleford safely to her fathers door,
he found Major Bradley and By Heck
waiting at the gate. Heck had some
important bad news, he said.
Better not tell me about it until |
after supper" replied Dale. I'm as
hungry as You ever were, By"
They went In to sit down to one. Of
the best meals Addie Moreland had
ever prepared. When they had fin
shed eating, John Moreland led the
way into the best room, where they
.ook chairs. The major produced
cigars. BY Heck, swollen with feel
ng Of greatness, lighted the wrong
md Of his weed, faced Dale, and be-
IAN to unburden his mind Of its weight
# information.
''Well, Bill, old boy" he began-and |
hen stopped to wonder why his cigar
wouldn't smoke as wen as the majors.
Well, Hlll. old boy" he went on, final
Y. Henderson Con, he's shore been
s busy as a one-armed man In bum
lebee's nest CANT see. igod, what's
1rong with this here seegyar. He's
rent and brung about twenty-five Tor
eys from two places khowed as Jer-
Stem cove and HattOn's hell, to help
FORK his mine when he gifts It. They're
4 a-puttin' up with them Balls The
orreys is part Iniun, Cherokee In
10, ana I've heered it said at they
as as bad or wuss'n rattIesnake
ROTH
Major Bradley blew 4 little cloud 81
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Preservino an Appetlte

when l was boy my parents did
not allow me to read dime novels"
remarked serious citizen.
f"Neither did mine," replied Miss
Cayenne. I'm very grateful to them
for not allowing me to indulge in SEN
sational fiction to an extent that
might spoil my taste for the modern
motion picture thriller"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-08-11
conservatism.

"What sort of business is Clipping
In now?"
HE says he's doing little some
thing in pill"
Remarkable
"Why SOP"
THAT'S the first time ever heard
Of an oil operator who didn't claim to
be juggling with millions"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-08-11
What r. Cont

'YOur wife looks stunning tonight,
her gown is a poem"
what do you mean," replied the
struggling author. '"rhat gown Is two
poems and a short story"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-08-11

Other More and More Sharply.
vet very thorough. He went to his
feet. John Moreland, too, arose.
Wed as well go, hadn't wer' Dale
clipped, and there was disgust in his
voice.
4 reckon we had" agreed More
land.
They walked out Of the cabin, leav-
ing Major Bradley and Ben Littleford
gazing silently after them. At the
gate Dale caught John Moreland's
sleeve and halted him. g..
why on earth" he demanded,
edidn't you make the break3''
'BlIl Dale, went into his house ~
Dale put his hands ON one Of the
weatherbeaten gateposts and looked
over to where bright star burned
like beacon light above the pine
Hinged crest Of David Moreland's
mountain. He continued to look at
lhe star his face gray, untiI II eIim-
mered.
Then be began to blame himself:
Ne waa the hope Of benlghiad peo
E'e nrd ha had foolinhlr lott liia len.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-08-11
And Then. the storm.

Enthusiastically. madam, this gown
makes an entirely different woman
out Of you.
Customers Husband-Take II, Hell
en-never mind the pricel
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-08-11
Importance Of Little ThInu-

She-Just think Of it, A few words
mumbled by the minister and people
are married.
He-Yes, and BY George. a few.
words mumbled By sleeping husband
and people are divorced.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-08-11

'Ihe largest contributor to our cam.
palgn fund wants his money back"
"Haye you spoken to our candidate
about thatr
rfes. He wants % know nhifn
million between frieplar
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-08-11
Not Very Deep.

He (calling)-Reading poetry are
you?
She-Yes, I'm wading through Ten
nyson.
He (glancing at page)-Ahi And
you've just got to the middle Of The
Brook"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-08-11
Human Dynamo

"That judge is a human dynamo.
He electrified the courtroom during the
trial"
"And what is he doing nowr'
Charging the jury"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-08-11
Fine for Writers

Inspiration ink-It flows freely.
his is sign we have never seen.
hrt we hope to see it some day In 4
L~ion store.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-08-11
Hoping for 4 Benign Review.

First Show Manager-Do you be-
deve in the influence of environment
Second DittO-Yes; on my first
nights l always put the grumpiest
critic in Seat 30.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-08-11
The TrIpnIna Ton6ue.

Artist Injecting friend at exhibition)
Well, how do you like Browns pic
ture?
She-That one? Why, thought 1t
was yours-but since it isn't, can
speak freely. Miserable daub. isn't
1T
And it wasn't until an hour later
that she realized that she had given
him a back-hander.
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"You promised ne you'd 70
back to Patricia and Enish your
sdueation."
Gro BE coNTINUEDJ


Revised.
Laugh and the world laughs with
you, or K Il doesn't ''yon ahonld
worry. Boston Trapserlpt
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-08-11
NO INDEED

NO INDEED
so you wouldn't want to marry
an old guy, chr"
mot II that was hIs only qualIfIca.
tIon."
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-08-11

A Trial Then.
A motor car
Is lots Of fun
Unless the blamed thing
win net run.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-03-01
LEAVES FAIRBANKS FOR
 KANTISHNA DISTRICT

Alois Frederichs ana Frank Miller left for the Kantishna district on the train this morning, says the News-Miner. A team of dogs was shipped, and the trail travel will be commenced from Kobe station, Ne mana crossing.
 MT. Fredericks, who holds consid- erable hard rock property in the Kantishna, has been in Fairbanks for a fortnight while attending to the estate of his lately deceased partner, Perry Bigelow
 MT. Miller has mined and pros- pected throughout several of the in- terior districts, and of late has been interested in ground along the Sal chaket. He will henceforth be asso- ciated with Mir. Frederichs ia the hard rock mining of the new camp MT. Frederichs and MT. Miller are enthusiastic over the outlook in the Kantishna district and expects to un- cover something that will make the interioriates take notice.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-03-01

 IS UNWITTINC
 BRITISH TOOL
BY COL. WINFIELD JONES

WASHINGTON, March 1.-(Special Correspondence) Senator Borah has been made the unwilling tool of the British admiralty, in his crusade to reduce ornaments, and in his resolu- tion for a naval holiday" This is the general impression of most of the Washington observers. Borah se- cured passage in the senate of a resolution to defer our new naval construction pending investigation of the value of battleships and cruisers. This means the halting of the 1916 building program of the American navy, and the discontinuance of work on ten immense battleships and six gigantic battle cruisers, now on the stocks, upon which work was being hastened as rapidly as possible.
 In arguing for his resolution to halt construction of the ships now under way Senator Borah used ex- tensively statements from the London newspapers which declared that until the value of battleships and cruisers are determined for use in the next war it would be foolish for the Brit ish to go on building these huge yes. sels.
 It has now become known in Wash. ington, or at least is shrewdly sus- pected, that the British newspapers were simply carrying on a smoke screen propaganda about the possible uselessness of battleships and battle cruisers because Great Britain, not being able now to keep up with the United States in naval construction, wishes to halt all naval building in this country with view to prevent ing the United States from soon &C., quiring the greatest navy, and there. fore naval control of the seas of the world, which are now controlled by the British navy.
 According to these reports Senator Borah has been played for a sucker" by the British admiralty, as the little boy would say in street slang
 There is one complete refutation of the alleged and as many now believe Camouflaged British propaganda against capital ships at this time, and that refutation is found in the career of the British navy during the world war. It was capital ships that won the battle of Jutland, the battle of the North sea, and the battle off the Falkland islands when von Spec was sunk with his ships. It was the British grand fleet that kept the Ger
The Cordova daily times., 1921-03-01

man high seas fleet bottled up in the Kiel canal and at Helgoland. Cap. ital ships, that is battle ships and battle cruisers, undoubtedly won the war on the seas for England. Thea, say the critics here, who are chuckling yet annoyed by the Borah propa. ganda, while at the same time feeling sort of pity for the Idaho senator as a come on" for English duplicity, how can Great Britain, in the light of the events of the World war, claim now that in the next war capital ships will be useless.
 In face of the Borah resolution the general board of our anavy has de- clared most emphatically that capital ships are now and will remain the backbone and the real fighting force Of the American navy or any other navy in the next war. Senator Borah has been misled by the willy British schemers who saw dominion of the seas slipping away from Great Brit ain and falling into the hands of the United States. The United States is the only power able to outbuild Great Britain. Japan cannot do it and besides would not attempt it, having hard and fast alliance with John Bull.
 Some of Senator Borah's admirers, and they are many, are wondering how the Idaho senator happened to be steered on the reduction of Amert fcan naval strength trail. They be. lteve he has been misled by the Brit ish camouflage in the London papers and they hope that he will be abIs to soon see the light shed on the British scheme and haul off of the propaganda he mas been conducting to prevent the United States from going ahead as rapidly as possible with completion of the sixteen capi- tai ships now building. Naval au- thorittes say that when these ships are completed, with all naval con- struction halted by Great Britain, the American navy will be far more DOW erful than the British navy, and more than twice the strength of the Japanese navy, despite the fact that Japan is laying down capital ships as rapidly as possible and has many battle cruisers now on the stocks.
 It seems strange to many Washing ton observers to see Senator Borah, | who with Senator Johnson, of Cali | fornia, were the chiefs of the "bitter enders" and the Hast ditchers" in | the fight on the peace treaty and the League of Nations, now becom- ing the foremost champion in the senate of what is practically a plot i to disarm the United States.
 Many senators and representatives, on sober reflection, aided by the reports of the British camouflage, now believe it would be a fatal mis- take for the United tSates to stop the present building program for even a day.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-03-01
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

Owing to the long dry and cold spell, and to avoid a shortage of water for FIRE and domestic pur> poses, we wish to warn the public not to waste any water. Several places have been found where water is con. tinually running at night. These will be shut off without further no. tice.
 | ALASKA PUBLIC UTILITIES.
 14-tf
The Cordova daily times., 1921-03-01
KODIAK NEWS

KODIAK, March 1.-Mr. Lawrence, an employe of the W. J. Erskine Co., lef on the Snohomish for the states for medical attention. He has been under the doctors care for a long time, but his health did not improve very fast.
 The Snohomish went to Ch:gnik and picked up the crew of the wrecked Pulitzer, then proceeded to Seattle by way of Seward,
 Steamer Watson arrived recently with freight and passengers. We hear that many have come in to be ready for the spring work at the Cold bay oil fields. Every thing points to lively time uext spring.
 Kodiak is still enjoying most de- lightful weather, all say it is one of the best winters experienced here.
 Mrs. A. c. Erskine was an outgo- ing passenger on the Watson.
 Why the smile on the radio chiefs face? His wife arrived on the Wat son bringing to him a big boy. The first in the family.
 The big dance every Saturday att Eapla Hall
The Cordova daily times., 1921-03-01

The big dance every Saturday at Eagle Hall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-30
ADJUSTMENTS
MATT MOORE ESSAYS FINE
ROLE IN PICTURE.

Leading Man in THE Passionate
Pilgrim" is Commended by the Au-
thor.
Matt Moore, the young Irish screen
favorite, has appeared in a number
of Cosmopolitan productions, which
have scored great successes, but has
never done more effective work than
in 1.-THE Passionate Pilgrim" which
comes to the Opera House Friday and
Saturday.
Moore has the part of famous
novelist, who has been through
great tragedy in which he has had to
make heavy sacrifices and at the be-
of the picture play he is just
beginning life anew. in humble cir
but soon to arise to
power. wealth and fame again and to
win a wonderful love triumph. Mr..
Merwin, the author was particularly
with Moore's characterize
ton of his hero. Rubye de Remer
plays the leading feminine role.
Mr.. Moore has made numerous
successes in the picture drama. He
in Pride of the Clan"
acc, 900 Leagues Under the Sea"
RUNAWAY Romany," "Unpardonable
Sim" Sahara" Sport of Kings"
Heart of the Wilds," "a Regular Fell
low" THE Glorious Lady" THE Dark
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-30
CHELSEA

Constance, the little daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. A. 7. Trask, is in a
private hospital in Auburn where
she underwent surgical operation for
adenoids and enlarged tonsils. She
will remain a while for treatment for
other troubles. Mrs. Trask is with
her daughter.
East Kennebec Pomona met Tues
day with Chelsea. grange A large
number of patrons were present and
a good time was enjoyed by all One
very pleasing and interesting feature
of the day was an address by y. S.
Lee. burlington. Seven candidates
took the fifth degree.
Mrs. Edith Sertell and little niece,
Margaret katon of Maiden, Mass,
are visiting at the home Of w. X.
Thompson.
The Chicapocopi Club will meet
Oct. s, with Miss Hazel Sparrow
A full attendance is required in or
der to make final arrangements for
the sale and local exhibit to be given
about the middle of October
The Mems committee Of the Farm
Bureau is to hold meeting at the
grange hall, Saturday afternoon at
two o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-30
Shower for Mrs. Earl Fossett

Neighbors of Mrs. Earl D. Fossett
rendered her a kitchen shower on
Wednesday evening at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. u. G. Pierce. Water
street, Randolph. Though completely
taken by surprise. Mrs. Fossett prov
ed fully equal to the occasion and an
ideal hostess. Refreshments were
served The gifts were many and
varied, consisting of pyrex. aluminium,
linen and many useful kitchen uten-
sils Among those present were Mrs.
Black, Mrs. Blodgett, Mrs. Carleton,
Mrs. Cults, Miss Carson, Mrs. Dan
forth, Mrs. Dale. Mrs, Fossett, Mrs.
Groder. Mrs. Hartman, Mrs. Jami-
son. Mrs Moore. Mrs. Morang, Mrs
Pierce, Mrs. Snow, Mrs. Toman and
Mrs Weeks. Mrs. Fossett was for
merly Miss Minetta Lee of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-30

who is even in worse circumstan cea
and together they find their inspira-
ton and ultimate happiness in each
other.
is Life Worth Living?" is said
to be one of the best plays in
which O'Brien has appeared. The
picture was made from Saturday
Evening Post story, The Open
Door," by George Weston. and was
directed by Alan Crosland.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-30

discouraged chap, finds himself en-
chanted by no less a person than a
more respondent stenographer, pen
niless and without friends.
Winifrel Wostover is seen as Lois
Wilday. whom adverse fortune has
thrown mercilessly upon the world.
Such a girl is seldom known as the
heroine to a popular story, but Lois,
unfortunate as she is, meets Marlay,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-30

of the OBriens new Selznick picture,
rs Life Worth Living?" will be the
featured attraction at the Strand
theater today.
1t is the customary thing to have
a screen hero dangle his heart at
the feet of a superior being in the
form of the feminine pursued, but
in this new production Mr.. O'Brien,
as Melville Marley, a respondent and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-30
Carl E. Andrews

Carl f. Andrews died at his home
on the Marston road. Thursday morn
ing. He was born in jefferson April
10, 1888, son of Edwin D. and An
ME (Avery) Andrews. Previous to
his coming to Gardiner about two
years ago he resided in Connecticut
He leaves widow and one son, Carrie
f. Jr, and father, five brothers and
four sisters. Funeral services will be
held Sunday forenoon at II O'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-30

Friends of Homer r. Dill of Iowa
City, formerly resident of this city,
will be interested to learn that he is
about to start on a hunting trip to
Wyoming, where he is going in the
interests of the museum of the Iowa
State college, in which institution he
is a professor of Zoology.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-30

The Ladies' Aid of the Highland
avenue will meet Friday afternoon in
the vestry at 2:30 o'clock. They will
be entertained by Mrs. Harriet
Bowie, Mrs. Newell Reed and Mrs
Arthur Libby.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-30

Another big shoe sale. Everything
marked down, nothing reserved Mail
orders filled. Your money back if
you are not satisfied. What more
can YOU ask. See the adv of the Cor
ner Boot Store.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-30

The c. H. Beane Agency has sold
the Moody Beckwith farm in East
Pittston to Fred E. Gray of Littleton,
Maine, who buys for occupancy. The
same agency also sold on Thursday
two house lots on Liberty street.
ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-30

The store, No. POI Water street,
formerly occupied by Gallagher's
Drug store, is now open as an up
to-date ice cream parlor. Also home
made chocolates and candies. Sat-
isfaction guaranteed. Your patron
age solicited. N. H. Condos & Co.
sept2S- $50