would have left John Moran with a very uncertain apprecia- tion of the Fourth of July celebration. Neither the one nor the other, in his opinion, could have been very fruit- ful of results. Of the two extremes, the sublime had been deliberately planned; it was premeditated. The ridiculous wasn’t. The former was the result of a clever scheme and weeks of hard work. The latter was the chance of a minute, unforeseen, unexpected, and, some might have said on the spot, un- . propitious. or several years John Moran had wooed Busan Duvau, but so far he seemed to himself 2» nearer the mat- rimonial goal than he had wuvecen at the beginning. All her people had been assisting him without apparent avail. He had pleaded with her; he had coaxed and cajoled and even essayed to coerce after a mild fashion, his threats reaching that superlative pro- NYTHING between the ridicu- A lous and the sublime probably “Show Me that You Can Rise to the Occasion.” portion where he promised to identify : himself for life with the sublime or- der of bachelorhood. But to all this she merely cast down her eyes demurely and asked him to wait awhile. A score and one-half years had come and gone around the life of Susan. As her 31st birthday approached John, who had schemed until his hair was beginning to fall out, decided on a bold stroke. That night he sat with her oh the front porch, after the family had re- tired. Over them a dim light shining from the parlor window cast a pale glow. John sat quietly waiting for the silence he depended on for the fur- therance of his plan. After awhile it came, and then, when the stillness had locked the night in its embrace, he began to hum, “Silver Threads Among the Gold.” ‘When he had ceased, tears stood in his eyes. He drew his chair closer to hers, reached out for her hand again and asked her to become his wife. But it was the same old prosaic answer. “Wait awhile, John,” she insisted. “Wait awhile. Do something grand. Show me that you can rise to the oc: casion.” Rise to the occasion, he would. He resolved that firmly as he stood up forthwith and bade her good-night. He resolved it all the way home. The next morning he still resolved it. But. how? : A happy thought struck him. John had a penchant for happy thoughts. He would make a speech at a Fourth of July celebration. It would be so grand and so eloquent, couched in such rich expressions and so laden with noble sentiment that she could not help but feel the appeal. He would show her that he could “rise to the occasion.” John got out his old school diction: ary and brushed the dust from its cov- ers. Then he borrowed an immense volume of masterpiece orations from a friend and read every speech he could find that contained any patriotic reference or expression. For four weeks he labored almost incessantly, night and day, on his ef- fusion, and finally he had it com- pleted. An obstacle that John had not reck- oned on now loomed up. John was a member of the program committee, and he doubted the propriety of hav- ing himself included among the list of speakers. The morning beforc the celebration he called around to see the chairman of the committee. “You. see — ahem! — Mr. Grubbs,” John began, “being one of the com: mittee, 1 should regret to see any part of the program fall flat.” “Just so,” answered the chairman. “I feel the same way.” “Well, as a matter of precaution, Mr. Grubbs, I think I shall prepare a few remarks myself today. Should any of the speakers be tardy, or fail to respond, you might call on me.” “Fine idea, John. I'll do it.” Then John took himself around to the residence of Squire Sloan. He knocked at the door and was admit- ted. “Ahem, Squire,” began John, after an inquiry concerning his host's health, “we are altering the program for tomorrow slightly.” “So?” “Yes. You see, on account of your advanced years and the fact that you have been ailing, we thought it might suit you better to speak, say, at 11:30 than at 11 o'clock.” “I believe it would,” answered the old man. About 11 o'clock the next morning Chairman Grubbs scanned the gather- ing in vain for a glimpse of Squire Sloan. Then he stood up and an- nounced: “Though not appearing on the pro- gram, the Hon. John Moran has been requested to make a few remarks. It is not necessary that I introduce our esteemed fellow-citizen.” As John approached the edge of the platform he looked down into the face of Susan and made a mental note of the surprise expressed in her counte- nance. He paused a moment, as if improvising a speech, while he chuck- led inwardly at the satisfaction the occasion afforded. , And rise to the occasion he undoubt- edly did. His was the most eloquent, the most logical and the most impres- sive speech delivered that day. As he concluded he was greeted by a loud and prolonged applause. He stepped down from the platform and made his way toward Susan. As he approached, he observed a twinkle in her eyes, but did not trouble him- self with an explanation just then. He was too happy. She arose and took hold of his arm. “Let us go off to some place where we can sit alone,” she said. : They made their way toward the outskirts of the crovd. When they had reached a point where they could speak without being overheard, he turned to her questioningly. “Well,” he said. “Did I—" “You certainly did, John,” she in- terrupted.. “Who would have thought it?” The sublime had been attained. “Who wrote it for you, John?” she asked. “Wrote it?” in hurt surprise. nobody.” They walked along in silence. “How long did it take you to pre- pare it, John?” He did not answer. “Yes, you certainly did rise to the occasion, John. Now, you want to be careful not to fall, lest—"" > Fate would have it that he fell that instant. Twitted and stung by her raillery, he had been walking peril ously near the edge of the high dirt bank that overhung the creek. with- out thought of danger. As she spoke, the ground beneath his feet gave way, and he went tum- bling through the dirt and sand into eight feet of water below. Susan shrieked, and the crowd, alarmed by her cry, began to rush to the spot. As the gathering in front of the speakers’ stand broke away in large groups, the chairman arose and asked the cause of the commotion. He was answered by a little urchin, who stood up in the seat of a farm wagon. ' “Why, Jack Moran’s fell in the crick,” shouted the lad. John was dragged out at the ford, a short distance down the creek. About “Why Lu) 19 “ 0d] “4 Y% “Did | Rise?” He Began. his eyes, mouth, nose and ears, and over a part of his clothing, were black 1 splotches of mud. Resuscitating methods were applied, and as he began to revive, the crowd drew back, leaving him stretched out on a soft lap-robe and attended by Susan. ‘When he opened his eyes she was kneeling by his side and looking down into his face. “Did I rise—” he began. “There—there,” soothingly. you did. Now, lie quiet.” She gently stroked the hair back from his brow. He grasped her hand in his and she suffered him to hold it. One night, three months later, after the wedding toasts had been proposed and John had made his response, he made a mental observation to himself, as he took his seat. i “lI wonder,” he reflected, “whether it was my celebration speech or the tumble I got?” “Yes, Training Civilians for Naval War- | fare. 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In addition to in- dio work, steam and electrical engi- neering, there will be boat drills, gun drills, torpedo practice, military for- mations, and the manual of arms. — From the July “Popular Mechanics Magazine.” The Reason. “Wonder how he came to make such a bull ?” “Got the wrong steer, maybe.”— The Farmer. The farmer is a contintious benefac- tor. He who digs a well, constructs a stone fountain, plants a grove of trees by the wayside, plants an orchard, builds a durable house, reclaims a swamp, or so much as puts a stone seat by the side of the road, makes the land so far desirable, makes a fortune . which is useful to his struction in signaling, navigation, ra- Browning’s Magazine. country long afterwards.—Emerson. * FINE GROCERIES Fancy Wisconsin Cheese, with mild flavor. At the present market value of Cheese it should retail at 28c to 30c per pound but we still hold our price down to 25 cents. It’s a fine bargain at this price. We have made no advance on Canned Corn, Peas and Stringless Beans. At our present prices they are as good value as any food product on the market. Our White potatoes are good size and fine quality Also Parsnips, Onions, Turnips, Sweet Potatoes and Cabbage. If you are not pleased with Syrup in tin cans and pails try our fine goods sold by the quart and gallon. We have a pure Sugar and a fine grade of Compound goods at 50c and 60c per gallon. Sure to please you. California Naval Oranges—seedless. The smaller sizes are all gone for this season, but we have fancy fruit at 30c, 40c, 50c and extra large at 60c. Have just received some very fancy New Mackerel. Try them. We have the Genuine New Orleans Molasses—new crop, light colored, heavy body to sell by the quart or gallon. It will please you. Evaporated Peaches, Pears, Apricots, Prunes and Raisins, all at reasonable prices. Come to the store that has the goods you want. If you are not using our Vinegar, just try it and see the difference. Bush House Block, - - 57-1 - - - Bellefonte, Pa. SECHLER & COMPANY, Apply Business Methods In Your Home! A bank account makes for HOUSEHOLD EFFICIENCY AND ECON- OMY. When you pay the bills of the grocer, the butcher, the baker by check you know just how much it costs to run your home. BESIDES, A CHECK IS A RECEIPT. If You Haven’t a Bank ‘Account Start One Today THE CENTRE COUNTY BANK, BELLEFONTE PA. 56-6 Shoes. Shoes. Prices on Shoes Reduced $2.98 $2.98 $2.98 On account of the backwardness of the season I have decided to dispose of my full line of LADIES LOW" SHOES regardless of cost. Nothing reserved, every pair and kind will be sold. These shoes are All New Spring Styles, nothing old or out of style. I give you my personal guarantee, that not one "pair of these shoes sold for less than $4.00 and the most of them at $4.50 and $5.00." Your Choice of Any Pair for $2.98 This sale is for CASH and CASH ONLY. All shoes must be fitted at the store as they cannot be exchanged. No shoes sent out on approval. This is an opportunity to purchase your needs in Summer Low Shoes for less than the cost to manufacture. These Shoes are Now on Sale, in all sizes and widths. You had better come at once in order to be fitted. These Shoes are the best that can be purchased, as high grade as Shoes can be made, and the price is less than you can purchase shoddy Shoes at the ¢heap stores. H.' C. YEAGER, THE SHOE MAN, | * Bush Arcade Bldg, 58-27 BELLEFONTE, PA. os?
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