Mosier bulletin., March 30, 1917, Image 2

ORDERS NATION PUT
ON WAR TOOTING
DEM OCRATS COUNT VICTORY
Independents Said to Have Given
Promise to Speaker Clark.
Washington, D. C.—Organization o f:
the new house by the Democrats is de- J
President Directs Recruiting of
EXTRA SESSION IS AMERICA EIRST TO PRUDENCE
U-
- tk e i
‘
CALLED APRIL 2ND GREET NEW RUSSIA P a r s Q ntace
_ _ _ _ _ _ _
Petrograd —The United States is the I
Declaration That State of War »»■
u.
HUE2TO
DANIELS MAKES STRONG PLEA
I
continued hastily.
new government o f Kuasia.
and one of the five so-called independ-
Ambassador Francis made a prelim- j E T H E L
Exists Is Expected.
ents, on whom the political complexion
inary call Saturday on Foreign Minis- I
o f the house seemed to hinge.
ter Milukoff immediately on the receipt!
Mr. Randall has returned to Wash­
i o f instructions from the State depart- 1
ington from Los Angeles. On reading
; ment at Washington.
a statement issued by
Republican
Accompanied by his staff, including 1
Leader Mann, offering to retire from
the naval and military attaches, Mr.
the race for the speakership in favor
Francis went to the Marinsky Palace, J
o f Speaker Clark if a bi-partisan or
where the council o f ministers was as- i
Two New Military Department» Cre­ non-partisan organization were agreed President’s Call Concerns “ Grave Mat­
sembled, made the formal recognition, ;
on, he said Mr. Mann was too late,
and presented congratulations and fe- j
ated and 11 Regiments National
ters o f National Policy” Which
that he was in a position to say that
licitations on behalf o f the U nited1
enough o f the independenta would vote
Guard To Do I'olice Duty.
Need Immediate Attention.
States.
with the Democrats to give the latter
The military and naval attaches ap­
a majority and assure the administra­
peared in full uniform, while Ambas- j
tion control! by its party o f both
sador Francis and his secretaries wore |
Washintgon, D. C.— President Wil- houses o f congress.
Washintgon, D. C. President Wil- afternoon dress.
There have been indications for sev­
»on took step» Sunday to place the na­
Bon, recognizing that Germany practi­
The ambassadorial party was re- j
eral days that the Democfatic leaders
tion on a war footing.
cally is making war on the United ceived in the council chamber.
All
had received satisfactory information
By executive order he directed that concerning the independents. Speaker States on the seas, Wednesday called the minisers were present and stood in (C op yrigh t,
the Bobbs-MerrUl
pany.)
the navy be recruited without delay to Clark and other spokesmen o f the congresa to assemble in extraordinary a row behind the semi-circular table.
session on April 2 to deal with the sit­ Ambassador Francis stepped from the
CHAPTER
X—Continued.
full authorized war strength of 87,000 party have predicted the outcome ap­ uation.
group o f secretaries and addressed the
— 13—
parently
with
complete
confidence.
enlisted men.
Taken in connection
The purpose o f the session, now ministers, saying:
"Must you prepare meat for bread­
Democrats and Republicans go into .
with emergency naval construction al the organization fights with 214 mem­ called two weeks earlier than the Pres­
“ I have the honor, as the ambassa­ ing half an hour before cooking, or
ready ordered, this means that the bers each and 218 votes are required j ident’s proclamation, is to receive a dor and representative o f the govern­ when?" demanded Fulry, from the din­
communication from the chief execu­ ment of the United States accredited ing room door.
So four o f the
President has exercised the full limit to elect the s|ieaker.
tive concerning "g rav e matters o f na­ to Russia, to state, in accordance with
“ What?—Oh!— Fifteen minutes be­
five
independents
must
join
the
Demo-
I
o f the legal powers as commander in
tional policy which should be taken im­ instructions, that the government of fore. Don't forget to salt and pepper
crats to re-elect Speaker Clark unless j
chief to prepare the navy for war.
mediately under consideration.”
the United States has recognized the the crumbs. Fairy.”
there are defections from the Republi­
The President in his address to con- new government of Russia, and I, as
For the army, the President directed can ranks.
“ Perhaps some time your father will
let you and a couple of the others
that two new military departments be
Representative Mann said he proba- j
come to Dos Moines with me In the car.
created in the Atlantic coast region. bly would see some other Republican |
Deposed Royal Family o f Russia.
You would enjoy a few days there, I
leaders
to
present
his
views.
He
is
j
The order means that the task of or­
know. I live with my aunt, a dear,
willing, he said, to make the race for I
ganizing whatever army congress may speaker if a majority o f the Republi-1
motherly little old soul. She will adore
authorize will be divided among six cans favor such a course, despite his
you. Prudence, and you will like her,
CHAPTER XI.
too. Would your father let you spend
departmental commanders instead of personal belief that it would be to the
a week? We can easily drive back
country’s
disadvantage.
Partisan
four, in the interests o f speed and effi­
She Orders Her Life.
and forth in the car.”
affairs should have no place in the in­
That was the beginning of Pru­
ciency in mobilization.
“ Maybe he will, but who will keep
coming house, he said, and whether
dence’s golden summer. She was not
The third step was to assume as a the country is to have peace or war it
the parsonage while 1 am away?”
“ Fairy, to be sure. She must be a given to self-analysis. She hadn't the
national duty the task o f protecting is essential that all parties unite at
good fairy once in u while. We can time. She took tilings as they came.
American industries from domesti once to expedite important public bus-
take the twins with us, Connie, too. She could not bear the thought of shar­
disorders in the event o f hostilities. ines.
If you like, and Fairy will only have to ing with the pursonage family even the
For this purpose 11 full infantry regi­
least ardent and most prosaic of Jcr-
mother your father.”
ments, two separate battalions and one
But she never asked
37 Dead at New Albany.
“Prudence, shall we have tea or cof­ rold's letters.
separate rompany of national guard
The days when
fee?” This was Lark from the door­ herself the reason.
New Albany, lnd.— Six additional
were called back into the Federal
Jerry came were tremulously happy
way. “ Fairy wants to know.”
service to act as national police in im deaths reported Sunday made a total
“ What?—O h!— Which do you want, ones for tier—she was all nquiver when
portant districts. Supplanting these o f 37 persons who lost their lives be­
she heard him swinging briskly up the
Jerry?”
cause
o
f
the
storm
here
Saturday.
I
troops, a regiment o f Pennsylvania
ruinsiiiH'kle parsonage walk, and her
“
Which
does
your
father
prefer?"
Three-fourths
o
f
the
wrecked
area
has
guard and two companies o f Georgia
breath was suffocatingly hot. But she
“
lie
doesn’t
drink
either
except
for
infantry, en route home from the or­ been explored, and the list o f missing (
took it as a matter of course.
She
breakfast.”
der for muster out, were ordered re­ is being reduced almost hourly by re­
“ I generally drink coffee, but I do knew that Jerry's voice was the sweet­
ports from missing persons who have
tained in the Federal service.
not cure much for it, so do not both­ est voice In tlie world. She knew that
The President’s orders were made been cared for in private homes.
Ills eyes were the softest and brightest
er—”
O f the 100 or more who were in-1
known in terse official statements is.
and the most tender. She knew that
“ Coffee, Lurk.”
sued by both departments.
No eX' jured, it was said probably 75 were |
Ills hnnds laid a thrilling touch quite
“ Did you ever have a lover, Pru­
planation accompanied them except the badly hurt, but that less than a dozen
different from tlie touch of ordinary,
dence? A real lover, I mean.”
statement that organization o f the were in a serious condition.
less dear hands.
She knew that ills
“ No, I never did.”
The institution o f relief measures
military departments, effective May 1
smile lifted tier into n delirium of de­
Citizens o f Louisville
“ I'm awfully glad of that. I’ll—”
was designated to faciliate decentral­ was prompt.
“ Prudence, do you use hnlf milk nnd light. Prudence never thought of that.
subscribed $12,000 and sent motor
ization o f command.
half
water for creumed tumuto soup, She Just lived In the sweet ecstatic
trucks
loaded
with
food
and
clothing.
Following is the executive order
dream of the summer, aud was well
or nil milk?"
bringing the navy up to war strength: Later in the day the chamber o f com­
“ Whut*—O h!—Ail milk, Connie, and nnd richly content;-
“ By virtue o f the authority vested merce here ¡»sued an appeal to the
So the vacation passed and Indian
tell Fairy not to salt it until it is en­
in the President by act o f congress” country for aid, estimating that $200,-
summer came.
Side by Side Talking in Whispers.
tirely done, or it may curdle."
approved August 29, 1916, entitled 000 was needed. State troops are su­
it was Saturday evening. Tlie early |
‘ An act making appropriations for the pervising the work o f clearing away
“ What In the world would they ever
whistle,
and tlie effect was ghastly In
This is the official photograph o f the In the foreground at the knees o f the do without you. Prudence? You ure supper ut tlie parsonage was over, the
naval service fur the fiscal year ending the wreckage and searching the ruins
the extreme. Connie's mouth had not
twins
had
washed
the
dishes,
and
still
deposed
royal
family
of
Russia,
sent
czarina
is
the
new
boy
czar,
(in
name
tile soul of the parsonage, aren't you?"
June 30, 1917, and for other purposes,* for bodies.
been designed for whistling.
forth since the beginning of the war. only), twelve years o f age.
it is hereby directed that the author­
“ No, I nut Just the cook and the the daylight lingered. Prudence and
“ Sh ! She's tlie band of dark-browed
Jerry sat side by side, nnd closely, on
ized enlisted strength of the navy be
chambermaid,”
she
answered,
laugh­
Liner St. Louis in Port.
the front porch, talking In whisper*. gypsies trying to steal my lovely wife.”
increased to 87,000 men.
ing.
"But
don't
you
see
how
hurd
it
gress will detail how Germany practi­ ambassador o f the United States, will
“ I'm the lovely wife,” Interrupted
Fairy had gone for n stroll with the
Washington, D. C.—The American cally has been making war on the be pleased to continue intercourse with will be for me to go away?”
(Signed) “ WOODROW WILSON.”
Carol, eomplueently.
still
fuitlil'ul
Bobbie.
Connie
und
tlie
The navy must enroll immediately liner St. Louis, first armed American United States by the ruthless destruc­ Russia through the medium o f the new
“ But it isn't fair I Vueation is com­
“ But Connie does not know nhout It.
approximately 20,000 men to reach the ship to cross the Atlantic, has arrived tion o f American lives and shipa on government.
ing now, und Fairy ought to take a twins had evidently vanished. All— She Is so religious she won't be nny
not
quite
that!
Carol
nnd
Lark
came
required strength, Secretary Daniels safely at her destination, Secretary the high seas in contravention o f all
“ May the cordial relations existing turn. What will they do when you get
swiftly around the corner of the. par­ of the villain parts.”
supplemented the order with personal Daniels announced Tuesdy.
the laws o f nations and humanity.
between the two countries continue to mnrrled?”
Connie came around the corner ot
Information
as
to
the
arrival
o
f
the
telegrams to newspaper editors all
“ I have always said I would not get sonage.
Congress then is expected to pass a obtain; may they prove mutually sat­
“ Good evening,” said Lark politely, the parsonage, out the back walk be­
over the country urging them to aid steamer came to the Navy department resolution declaring that a state of isfactory and beneficial.”
married.”
neath tlie maple. Then she gave a
from the offices of the American line war has existed between the United
the department.
“ But don't you want to get married, and Prudence sat up abruptly. The
twins never wasted politeness I They gleeful scream. Right before her lay a
in New York.
The company wished States and Germany for some time.
some
time?”
Liquor's Export is Legal.
beautiful heavy rope. Connie had been
to make known the fact to relieve the | Such a resolution in itself will not
“ Oh, that isn't It. I Just can’t be­ wanted something.
Salem, Ore. — Intoxicating liquor
Germans Framing New Peace
anxiety o f those having relatives or be h declaration o f war in a technical
“ Do you mind if we take Jerry yearning for n good rope to make n
cause I must tuke care of the parson­
around by the woodshed for u few min­ swing. Here it lay, at her very feet,
Offer, Says Newspaper friends on vessels. There were 14 sense, although practically it will may be shipped out of Oregon under age, and rulse the girls. I can't.”
plainly a gift of the gods. She did not
American passengers aboard.
the bone-dry law without rendering
| amount to the same thing.
"But you will,” lie whispered, and utes, Prue?"
Berne, via Paris — Peace negotia­
Prudence sniffed suspiciously. “ What wait to see where the other end of the
As a consequence the United States either the shipper or carrier liable to his hand touched hers for Just u sec­
tions were begun Monday, says the
900 Barracks Offered.
, will take further steps to protect its punishment, providing the liquor was ond. Prudence did not answer. She are you going to do to him?’ stie de- | ro,,e wns- she Just grabbed what she
-aw before her, and started violently
New York Nine hundred Salvation interests on the high seas and else- lawfully manufactured and owned be lifted her eyes to Ills face, and caught mnndeti.
Journal tie Geneve, which doeB not re­
“ We won't hurt him,” grinned Carol i buck around tlie house with It, yelling;
veal the source of its information, but Army barracks, in all the principal » where against the warlike acta of Ger- fore January 1, 1916, Attorney General in tier breath once more.
"Prudence! Look at my rope!”
Brown holds. Liquor may be shipped
A little later he said. "D o yon mind Impishly.
declares it is absolutely reliable. Ger­ cities of the country, have been offered I many and whether an actual state of only to wet states.
Prudence rushed around the parson­
“ Maybe he's afraid to come,” said
war
will
come
to
exist
in
its
full
sense
If
I
go
upstairs
uml
talk
to
your
father
many would offer to restore territory to the War and Navy departments as will depend on the future acts o f the
The attorney general helii that the a few minutes? Maybe I'd better."
Lark, “ for there are two of us, and age. The twins shrieked wildly, us
she occupies in France, except in the recruiting stations, with tile additional imperial German government.
bone dry law built a wall around Ore­
there wns a terrific tug and heave of
“ But do not stny very long,” she we are mighty men o f valor."
mining district o f Briey, in exchange promise o f the assistance of the work- j Since last Sunday, when three gon to exclude importation o f liquor,
"That's nil right." Prudence an­ the limb beside them, nnd then—a
urged,
und
she
wondered
why
the
era
in
i
nch
branch,
it
was
announced
fur a channel port, Calais or Dunkirk,
American shipa were sunk off the Bri­ and not to keep liquor in Oregon from brightness and sunshine vanished from swered defensively. “ I'd sooner face a crashing of branches and leaves. Jerry
and an indemnity o f 15,000,000,000 here. The army’s 128 industrial homes tish isles in quick succession with loss being shipped out.
tlie room when he went out. "First tribe of wild Indians nny day than you was gone I
and
more
than
100
hotels
and
other
in-1
fanes.
(TO
BE CONTINUED.)
o f American lives bringing the total
door to the right,” she culled after twins when you are mischief-bent.”
stitutions
which
it
maintains
also
will
|
____________________
"Germany would also offer,” says
• German Abuses Wilson.
number o f Americans lost through
“Oh, we Just want to use him a few
him.
he
turned
over
to
the
government
as
the newspajier, “ to restore the terri
German submarine operations to more
Los Angeles H. J. Fincher, a Ger­
Mr. Starr arose to greet him, nnd minutes," said Carol impatiently. J O K E S O M E H O W M IS S E D F I R E
torial integrity ami the sovereignty of hospitals, Colonel William 1‘eart chief than 200—the President and all his man, was arrested at Santa Barbara
welcomed him to his combination study
Belgium on condition that Belgium secretary o f the organization in the advisers have recognized that a state
Saturday for threatening President and bedroom with great friendliness.
Incident That Illustrates the Danger of
would not be allowed to maintain s na­ United Statea, declared.
o f war existed. From all parts o f the Wilson. Because the district attorney But Jerrold went strulglit to the point.
Plagiarism When One’s Memory
tional army ami that Germany would
country
have
come
calls
for
the
imme­
would
not
charge
him
under
the
new
"Mr. Starr, it’s very kind of you to
May Cause False Step.
Nicholas Loses Com marni.
be permitted to garrison Namur, Liege
diate summoning o f congress in extra law, making it a crime to threaten the receive a perfect stranger us you hate
and Antwerp perpetually”
London
The retirement of Grand session.
President, Pincher was permitted to me. But I understand that with a girl
A party o f men were discussing at
It is added by the newspa|ier that Duke Nicholas from his post as com­
plead guilty to disturbing the peace, like Prudence, you will want to be
j tile dinner table tlie relntlve merits of
Germany must have control of the Bel­ mander- in-chief o f thè Russian armies
Safe Conduct Not Given.
and paid a fine o f $50.
careful. I can give you the names of
their favorite heroes. They were w*ax-
gian railroads and ports ami be favor­ ia offieially contìrmed, according to a
Washington, 1). C.— Turkey again
The police say that recently the ac­ several prominent men In Des Moines.
| :ng warm over the subject, when one
ably treated in an economic treaty. Reuter dispatch
from
Petrograd.
cused man became violent over an Christians, who know me well, and
i man appealed to tiis host to agree with
This is not the program o f Pan-Ger­ Pending thè appointment of a succes- notified the State department that
American (lag and threatened to stamp emu teii you all about me."
liim in saying Napoleon was the great-
mans, but the actual terms o f the Ger­ sor, thè dispatch adds, General M. V. neither Germany nor Austria-Hungary
it under his feet.
He is a rancher,
“ It Isn't necessary. We ure parson­
I est man of the age.
man government, says the Journal.
Alexieff, chief o f thè generai staff, had indicated a willingness to give as­
residing
at
Rincon.
age people, uud ore accustomed to re­
“ Why, ye!
was Hip reply. “ Nnpo-
will «et as commander-in-chief. The surances for the safe passage o f the
ceiving men and women ns worthy of
leon was a very great man, but this,” ,
rétention of thè grand duke as eom- American cruiser Dee Moines ami the
Deportationa lo Resume.
Co-Eds
in
Red
Cross
Work.
our trust, until we find them different.
holding up tlie nutmeg grater which
Hazebrouck It is reported here thst niander-in-chief waa considered unde- American naval collier Caesar from
I.aramie, W yo— Red Cross work has We nre glad to count you among our
Alexandria. Egypt, to Beirut to de­
J he had used In mixing the punch bowl,
deportations from the invaded districts airabbie by thè Russian minister of
i "is u grater."
war because of Grand Duke Nicholas' liver relief supplies to the destitute been taken up by women students o f friends."
o f Northern France are about to be re­ connection with thè Romanoff dynastv. Syrians and to bring out 1000 or more the University o f Wyoming, with a
“Thank you. but—you see, Mr. Starr,
A would-be wit who was one o f the
sumed. The Germans for some time
American refugees. The plight o f the view to serving the country as nurses I this is a little different. Some day,
party thought lie would like to repro­
are said to have been distributing
in
the
event
o
f
war.
Y
oung
women
j
Prudence
and
1
will
wuut
to
be
mar-
Jews Get All Advantages.
Americans is causing increasing con­
duce the Joke as Ids own, so he cure-
blanks to be tilled out to organize the
■ u!l\ arranged a dinner at which none
Washington. l>. C. Absolute equal­ cern here, for officials have exhausted memliers of the faculty o f the institu- ried. nnd you will wish to be sure
deportation of young men and women ity o f Jews in Russia with all others every resource to reach them.
tion also are taking a keen interest in j about me.”
ot the moil present at the former one
with a view to employing them for to own property, to reside in any
the training.
The classes are under
“ Does Prudence know ubout that?”
should appear. A table nnpkin was
spring farming.
The Germans con­ place, to serve in the army anti navy,
the instructor in physical training for
"N o." with a smile, "we liuven't got
Big Tax ( heck Returned.
held by him, under whirli a grater was
tinue to requisition metal,
having to participate in educational advan­
women, who says several o f the mem­ that far yet. But I am sure site feels
once- led. and the conversation skill­
Aberdeen, Wash. County Treasurer
taken from moat o f the churches in tages anti at the polla has been pro­
fully •ed up to the desired topic. Well-
Orton has refused to accept a check for bers are ardent in their desire to evi­ it. She hasn't—»veil, you know what
Lille their bells and organ pi|>es and claimed officially, says advices re-
ugton was tin* hero of the evening,
$98,000 offered by the Weyerhaeuser dence their patriotism by actual work. | I mean. Site lias been asleep, but 1
from other places quantities of sheet cieveti at the Russian embassy.
believe she is waking up now.”
i lie host keeping discreetly out of the.
Timber company in payment o f taxes.
steel.
Clocks to He Set Ahead.
"Yea, I think so. Do you mind If 1
Therefore, it is understood, there The company accompanied the $98,000
discussion. Presently n man observed,
Paris In accordance with the re­ ask you a few questions?”
will be no further restrictions on the is­ check with a communication saying
It e have not beard your opinion,
Cheaper Bread Offered.
cent
decision
to
return
this
year
to
the
|
i Brown."
“ No, Indeed. Anything you like.”
sue o f passports to Russia or Am erican! that the taxes o f $105,000 were bas«i
Washington, D. C.—One solution Jews who desire to visit Russia than on too high a valuation. This is the daylight saving system, which was put i “ Well, first, are yon n Christian?"
The host Immediately seised his o|>-
for the high cost o f food problem may those common to other persons.
“ Not the kind you are. Mr. Starr. I
fourth year that the Weyerhaeuser into operation last year for the first
portunify, and producing the little In­
be found in the de|>artment o f Agricul­
company has disput«i its taxes. Dur­ time, the Journal Official has publish«) | go to eliurch. nnd I believe the Bible,
strument. said gravely. “Wellington
ture's announcement that after many 1
Germany to Seize Grain.
ing the past year local capitalists have a d«-ree advancing the legal time by I though 1 seldom rend I*. But I'll get
was Indeed n groat man, but this Is n
experiments it hsa found excellent
"Do You Drink?”
| nutmeg grater."
Berlin The German government an­ bought $100,000 worth o f certificates one hour at 11 o'clock on the night o f ( busy now. If you like. 1 know Pru­
bresd can be made of a mixture of one nounces that all grains still in the o f delinquencies against the best of March 24. The decree provides that dence would make me do that." And
And then lie wonder«! why noliody
"Upon our honor, as Christian gentle­
part of commeal, which is compare hands of consumers
normal time shall be re-established at tie smiled again.
above lim it«! the land.
men. we promise not to hurt a hair of , laughed nnd nil looked at him curi­
lively cheap, with three parts o f wheat quantities will be seized for the bene­
l i p . m. October 7.
“ Do you drink?"
ously.
his head.”
flour.
“ I di<t a little, but I promised Pru­
C-Boats Lurk Off Maine.
fit o f the public. This is a result o f
"Oh. cuine along, nnd cut out the
Raw meal may be mixed with the the recent census which revealed a
Maryland Troops Called.
dence this morning I would quit it. I comedy," Jerry broke in. laughing.
Rockland, Me. A statement that
Influences the Brain.
flour, but t better method recommend­ shortage from the expectations o f last
German submarines are known to be ! Baltimore, MJ.—Governor Harring­ «moke, too. Prudence knows It. but
Then the twins led him to the wood­
Every organ in the body exerts in
ed is to cook the meal into a mush and fall. Special committees accompanied
not far from these shores and that an I ton Thursday ordered out two com- she did not make me promise to quit shed. Close beside the shed grew a some way an influence ii|sin the hruin.
use this as a yeast medium or 'apunge,' ( by military aid will visit ail farms.
attack on Maine ports is by no means panics o f the First Regiment Mary­ that?" His voice was raised, inquir- tail and luxuriant maple.
Those whose lives are along the sysi
to which the flour is added last.
Secret«! grain will be confiscated ami unlikely was made
by Lieutenant land National guard to guard the Penn­ 'ugly.
"D o you see this board?" began tuna tic, plodding way — the great
“ Would you have prouiis«l, if she Lark, exhibiting with some pride a crowd o f us—have no excuse for "tem­
paid for at the rates in the Berlin dis­ James O. Porter. U n it«! States navy, sylvania ami Baltimore & Ohio rail-
Labor to He Replaced.
trict in 1916.
at the naval recruiting meeting here road bridges over the Susquehanna | had asked It?”
solid board about two feet In length. peramental fits.” If we take care of
Washington. D. C. Commissioner
“ I suppose I would.” He flushed a "Well, we found this over by the Av­ our health every organ does Its duty,
Thursday.
The port, according to river at Havre de Grace. AH the north
General Caminetti, o f the Immigration
German Crews Moved.
Lieutenant Porter, is to be the liase and south traffic o f these two roads ! little. “ I know I was pretty hard hit. I ery barn. We've found a perfectly und bruin and nervous system do not
aèrvice, announces that the Uniteli
| tad It was such a new experience thnt gorgeous place up In the old tree where become temporarily poisoned.
Philadelphia Several hundred mem­ for 70 patrol boats operating in ami passes over these bridges.
Statea employment service, with its ber» o f tha crews o f the German aux­ about the mouth o f the Penobscot river
, i would have promised anything she we can make a seat. We thought you '
more than 80 branches, ia prepared to iliary cruisers hrownprina Wilhelm and bay,
! isked. But I like smoking."
Call Made on Red Cross.
could nail this on to the limbs—there j
Early Terms.
unify the labor resource» ,.f the coun­ ami Print Eitel Fri«lrich, intern«! at
"Never mind the smoking. 1 only are two right near each other, evident­
New
York—The
first
naval
base
hos­
In the extreme Infancy of baseball,
try. Plana ara being made for locat­ the Philadelphia navy yard since last
ask«l
that
question
out
of
curiosity.
Philadelphia — Miss Lo"-etta Walsh, 1 pital o f the American Red Cross, sta­
ly put there on purpose for us. See runs were called “ aces.” pitcher*
ing. ready for call, persona to replace October, start «1 Tuesday under a
Tell me »bout your relatloos with what dandy big nails we have I”
o f this city, said to be the first woman
“throwers” and fielders “ scouts,"
men taken into the active service of | heavy guard of marines for Fort Ogle­ to enlist in the U n it«! States navy tion «! in Brooklyn, has received word >.<ur mother when she was living."
to hold itself in readiness for active
“ I rom the Avery s woodshed, 1 sup­
the army and navy. The employment ! thorpe and Fort McPherson, Ga.. under the new order o f Seeietary Dan-
“ She has been dead four years.” pose." he su ggest«! smiling.
service,
it
was
announced
late
Thurs­
service ia co-operating with the Na where they will be kept until further iels admitting wt
Mexico City is 7.415 feet above sag
to the la v y ,
day. Its equipment is stored at the Jerrwkl »poke with some emotion. “ We
“Oh. they are quite rusty. We found level Its death rate has bee*
tional defense council labor committee I orders.
. were great chums, though ber baalth tk
roll«! here Thura
New Y’ ork navy yard.
in the scrap heap, » t r i very j UMlooaly high.
Navy to Full War Strength.
U
*
* u always poor,
When 1 waa In 1 good frlsnds with the Avery*, very
school, 1 spent all my vaeatlona at good. Indeed,' ' she
horne to he with her. And I never They allow us to rummage around at
went abroad until after her death be­ will—In the barn."
“ And see this rope," cried Carol.
cause she did not like the Idea of my
"Isn’t It a dandy?“
going so far from her."
“ Ah I The Avery barn must be Inex­
“ Jerrold, my boy, I do not want to
seem too severe, but—tell me, has haustible in Its resources."
there been anything In your life, about
"How suspicious you are, Jerry,"
women that could come out and hurt mourned Lark. “ We thought when you
Prudence later on?”
had the board nailed on, you might
Jerrold heaitated. “ Mr. Starr, I have rope It to the limbs above. Do you sup­
been young, and headstrong, and Im­ pose you can do that. Jerry?”
pulsive. I have done some things 1
“ Well, let's begin. Now. observe! I
wish now I hadn't. But J believe there loop this end of the rope lightly about
is nothing that I could not explain to my—er— middle. The other end will
Prudence so she would understand."
dangle on the ground to be drawn up
“ Alf right. If you are the man, God at will. 1 bestow the good but rusty
bless you. And. do you mind if 1 just , nails in this pocket, and the hummer
suggest that you go a little slow with here. Then with the admirable board
Prudence?
Remember that she hus j beneath ray arm. I mount—”
been sound asleep, until this morning.
And Jerry smiled as he heard the
I do not want her awakened too rude­ faithful twins, with much grunting and
ly.”
an occasional groan, following in his
“ Neither do I,” said Jerrold quickly.
wake.
“ Shull I go down now? The girls have
It was a delightful location, as
invited me to stay for supper, und
they had said. The board fitted nice­
Prudence says I am to come back to-
ly on the two limbs, and Jerry fastened
morrow, too. Is that ull right? He- .
.
,,
i
,
*i
Itwvlth the rusty ualls. The twins were
member, 111 be going home on Mon- , , ,, ,
___,___
jubilant and loud ia their pruises of
day 1"
“ It is ail right, certainly. Spend ns his skill nnd courage.
"Oh. Jerry!" exclaimed Carol, with
much time here as you like. You will
either get worse, or get cured, and— deep sutisfactiou, “ It's such a blessing
which ever it is, you’ve got to have a to discover something really nice about
chance. I like you, Jerrold.
Pru­ you after all these mouths!”
“ Now, we'll Just—”
dence Judges by instinct, but it does
“ Hush I" hissed Lark. “ Here comes
not often full her."
Prudence heard him runuing down Connie. Hold your breath, Jerry, and
the stairs boyishly, und when he came don't budge.”
"Isu't she in on this?” he whispered,
in, before she could speak, lie whis­
pered, "Shut your eyes tight. Prudence. lie eould hear Connie milking weird
Aud do not scold me, for I can't help noises us she came around the bouse
it." Then he put bis bands over hers, from the front. She was learning to
and kissed her on the lips. They were
both breathless after that. Prudence
at last was uroused from her slumber.
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