davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-20
CHAPTER vIlI.-(continued)


.@ur s,art.d for the door but
IN turned back swiftly.
mo Won know you are al
IN MOST responsible for this mar
rage" she said seriously
.r 10" Ernest cried In amazemeh''
Yes" Jacqueline criei' 1t ~ ,%s
your article. the horse tue
puddle. Nice man. ~, o,a
She waved a farewell 10 MN az. .,'
ran out. Augarde gazed after he' WIZ
wonder on his face.
81 am very happy. he mu'ni"''"
yacantly. Very happy"
German entered, CARRYING Nna'
,otte's music roll. containing the music
which she and Ernest played toge'hel'
Silently Ernest handed him the teie
cram and when he saw the servant
look at II wonderingly. he expia'neu'
It's to be sent"
Left on the Platform.
Yes. SIR" GERMAN said. placing
the music roli on the piano and going
out. Ernest stared around the room
In which ne was left alone.
ALWAYS the same, the station mas
ter. the doorkeeper." he mourned. I'm
left on the platform. I'm shut out IN
the corridor"
He fell sadly into chair and his
head was bowed on his narrow chest.
AS he sat there Charlotte tripped In.
looking for him. She had heard the
news at the tennis court and she want
ed to console him. Going softly over
10 him. she said, almost tearfully:
"Jacqueline has just told me. You
must be most unhappy"
Most unhappy" Ernest echoed.
emptily
Il pity you with all my heart" Char.
lotte said. with emotion.
Ernest suddenly looked up at her.
and life seemed more hopeful again.
He got 10 his feet with alacrity.
Charlotte. is 1t possible-is it pos
sible that YOU"
Charlotte blushed and turned away
quickly.
1T is our music hour" she said.
hurrying toward the piano.
In another instant Ernest would
Rave asked her to exchange the post
OF secretary. for which he had engaged
her. to that OF wife. But he let that
moment slip also and followed her
Gocilely. They disappeared behind the
big grand plano and began 10 play.
rather mournfully. a Beethoven sonata
for four hands.
While they were playing the good
old able, weary OF watching the tennis
players. entered. reading his breviary.
He was we'll satisfied with his morn
ing's work, and glowed with pleasure
The music pleased him also. and he
sat back In the armchair OF the mai
quis and allowed his book to fall IL
his lap as he listened
The music began to seem rather
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-20
CHURCH BROTHERHOOD
HAS PATRIOTIC EVENING

The william II. Davis Brotherhood OF
the First Congregational church, linked
the times OF Washington and Lincoln in
patriotic program az It's first annual
dinner al the Taller, Friday night
under the toastmastership OF ". Leon
ard Wilton. James scl,Nrmerhorn spoke
on THE Man and the Times. 1876. and
the Rov. J. VI. Barkley responded to
"Thc Man and the Times. 1851" paying
an eloquent tribute 10 the unfethonI-
able greatness OF Lincoln. The Rev.
Gaius Glenn Atkins. responding to The
brotherhood OF 1895" considered the
rational blessings born OF the spanish y
American war. The Rev. Carl ). Pat
ton OF Ann Arbor, presented the lives
OF Lincoln and Darwin-whose cente-
naries fell upon the same day-as the
crowning gifts OF The Heritage OF a
Hundred Years" Tho genius and
benefactions OF both lives bespoke a
UNIVERSAL kinship. the brotherhood OF
man, ne said. Between the stirring
speeches the company sang America.
Dixie" and other national airs. led by
Miss Edith DeMuth, J. Truman VOL
colt accompanying. William VI. strong
was reelected chairman and Charles A.
Reekie secretary and treasurer.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-20
CATHOLIC.

A new parochlal school and pastoral
residence will be built In ST. Hedwig 8
parish. The structure VIII ne OF brick
and stone and modern in every detail.
The ladies OF IS. Peter and Paurs ca
thedral are making preparations for q
ST. Patrick's day banquet. which VIII
be held on Tuesday evening. March ID.
The Young Ladies' Sodality OF the
Church OF the Blssed Sacrament Will
give Washington birthday party In
the school hall, Monday evening. Feb.
The contributions OF the catholics Of
the United states towards the erection
and maintenance OF churches. schools
and various philanthropic enterprises Is
estimated 10 have been about $4,000.
600 the last year.
The Rev. James Doherty. pastor OF
ST. Vincent's Catholic. church, has do
mated two American flags to the parish.
ana the members OF the Holy Name SO
FIR. Carey Will preach in this church
Ash Wednesday evening.
Attorney VI. r. Bourke will deliver
the first OF the series OF lectures In the
Catholic free lecture course. Thursday
evening. Feb. 25. in the school hall on
Parsonsst. w. II. Gallagher will pre-
side. and preceding the lecture must
one is invited. Admission free.
pre-Lenten Mardi Gras entertain
ment Will be given. under tne auspices
or the Ladies Altar society OF our Lady
OF tne ROshIy parish. tuesday evening,
Feb. %, In the parish hall. No. 2s Har-
per-ave. The ladies extend cordial
invitation to their friends TO come and
have an evenings enjoyment. nomi-
nal charge Will be made. the proceeds
to 20 TO the parish building fund.
The young ladies OF ST. Joseph's
Catholic church. Or leans anu Jay SITS.
will give an Evening In the Father
land" sunday evening. Two playlets.
The First Meal" and "a Cup OF Coffee. .
Will be presented under the direction OF
Henry Hansen. Refreshments Will be
served by peasant girls In the costumes
OF the Fatherland. All are cordially
invited to the entertainment. Miss
Emile j. Moignen Is president OF the
Young Ladies' Sodality
The Rev. william T.. Quinlan. 5. j.,
Will preach series OF Sunday even
ing sermons I'm 50. Peter and Paul's
Catholic church during Lent and the
Rev. Edwin +. Anderson. =. j.. will
speak at the Wedne sday evening ser
given In the church. beginning Sunday.
Feb. 2s. by the Rev. Marshall I. Boar
man, :. j.. and the Rev. David John
son. 5. j. The first week Will be for
tho women and the second for the men.
The Rev. Francis Clement Kelley.
president OF the Catholic Church Exten-
sion society. has sailed for Rome. where
ne Will present Pope Plus wirh "A hand
somely bound copy OF the official pro-
ceedings or the missionary congress
held In Chicago last November under
the auspices Of the Church Extension
society. This copy is printed on Japa :
nese paper and Is bound In white
leather. The cover is inIaid with gold
and the papal coat OF arms appears on
the front cover. DIR. Kelley was for
merly pastor or the Catholic church In
Lapeer.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-20
BAPTIST,

general discussion on ministerial
courtesy VIII De led by the Rev. I. NJ.
ShanafeIt al the Baptist Ministers con
ference. In the Woodward ave. Baptist
church. Monday morning.
The Rev. Francis b. CU.i-r. Baptist
state Sunday school missionary has
accepted call TO the Fourteenth ave;
Baptist church OF this city. and viii
take up hts duties with tnat church
about March /.
the Rev. John Essington Miles. pas
tor OF the Scotch ave. Baptist church.
VIII give a l0-minute talk 10 the junior
congregation OF the church. Sunday
morning. preceding the regular service
on The Old Cannon OF edinburgh
Castle"
Mrs. Marshall ". Petit. wife OF the
pastor. VIII give missionary address
sunday morning in the stanton Park
Baptist church on The Awakening or
the Nations. sunday evening Mr..
Petit will preach on The Law OF Spir-
uuai knowledge.
The Rev. Maurice Penheld Fixes. ID.
D., OF the Woodward-a Baptist
church. Will preach sunday morning on
The Message Of the Book-Leviticus,
and In the evening he Will give the
fourth in the series on Why Am
What 1 Am-Why | Am a Minister
Baptismal service will be held at i;l5
clock in the evening.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-20

strange. AT first II was as II four
hands were playing; then three. rather
brokenly. Then there was lull as
the three hands played slower and
more slow. Then there was but one
hote. slowly repeated
The able listened with growing
establishment on his rubicund face.
The music came To stop and then no
Enthusiastically heard the sound OF a
hiss.
His establishment changed TO q
smile as he coughed warningly. In
stantly the music started up again
with four hands. but Il was played
more rapidly. more Ioyously than ut
the outset. There seemed a chance
that Ernest might. after all. be very
happy.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-20
METHODIST.

At the Methodist preachers meeting
Monday morning. instead 90 the Gus
tomary paper. there will be sermon
Ministry: It's Method and Message.
The women's Home Missionary So
ciety OF the Methodist church. will hold
an all day meeting in Preston Metho-
dist church. Thursday. Feb. rs. In the
evening an illustrated lecture. With
In the Gates" Will be given.
The Rev. James II. Potts -. D.. edi-
tor OF the Michigan Christian Advocate
Will discuss The Common Rights of
ness mems class OF the Martha Holmes
Memorial church, sunday noon.
The Rev, Walter 4. Burnett of the
Preston Methodist church. has made
quite change In the Sunday evening
service. once month. for some time.
he has substituted story ior the ser
mon. which consists OF statement or
the contents OF some book. written for
a moral or religious purpose. The
books treated are I'm part Biblical. as
Ruth, Esther and Job. and In part non
Scarlet Letter. This change has had
the effect OF increasing the attendance.
The young men of the rull Bible
class OF the simpson Methodist churc n
nave rented the three,story brick
arc furnishing and equipping Il as a
home for young men. The building IL
steam heated and furnished with every
convenience 10 MAKE IL an up-lo-hdN'
home. Ii is the purpose OF the class TO
make the surroundings as agreeable as
possible In every way The rates are
very low. as the guild Ia not organized
to make money. the young men feeling
satisfied II they can meet expenses.
Gov. Joseph w. Folk. OF Missouri. Will
deliver a lecture on The Era OF Con
science" In the Simpson Methodist
church. Tuesday evening. Feb. %. under
the auspices OF the Tull Sfble class.
Gov. Folk is well known for the part
he took In clearing the city OF st.
Louis OF graft and the grateful citizens
OF that city showed their appreciation
by purchasing handsome home for
him on one OF the prominent boule-
wards. but he refused the gift. saying
he had simply done his duty. A public
reception IN his honor Will be held at
noon. Tue sday. In the Y. M {. a.
building.
In the Preston Methodist Episcopal
church. Twenty third-st., near Baker.
the pastor the Rev. Walter Everett
Burnett, Will preach morning and even
ing. Subjects who Is q Christian
and Make Jesus King" The evening
service Is the special monthly service
for young people. Tuesday evening.
Feb % Mrs Helen Wyrick Shafor VIII
give recital consisting OF readings
and impersonations in Preston church.
under the auspices OF the Mems club
and Epworth League. This Is the third
IN the series OF popular evening enter
tainments that this church Is Offering
during the winter months.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-20
CoNGREGATTONAL-

The orstorio The Prodigal Son" which
was nostponed from last Tuesday even
ing on account OF the storm. viii be
given Thursday evening. Feb. 20, In the
First Congregational church by the fun
choir and string quartette.
The Rev samuel :. Marquis. dean OF
st Paui's Cathedral, Will give an ex-
before the members or the business
mems bible class OF the First Congre-
gattonal church. sunday noon.
-rrtrr RS-S-W william II yFen- EarhpSA- Will
preach sunday morning In the Wood
ward-ave. Congregational cnurch on
Composing Ones own Epitaph" The
illustrated lecture at 1880 In the even
ing will be on "Devonshire the Coun-
try of charles kingsley" Wednesda y
evening Dr FOrbush VIII deliver a lee
ttlre on The Merchant OF Nenice. and
FRIDAY evening Fred y. Bunker VIII
give an illustrated lecture on "Roose-
Vets Hunting Ground"
Ia "A paper before a congress OF Con-
ministers. the Hev. j. g.
Toomary. OF st. Louis, complained bit
acouiring and discussing wealth. say
ing: The most cold -blooded and effec-
i've enemy OF our social system today
* the SNUG millionaire who Is Offering
pensions 10 college professors and en-
lowing the colleges themselves so that
no chance may be left over for the
.oming generations To escape having a
pirit OF grab and squeeze Injected into
heir natures.
The Rev. Carl Sumner Jones. OF the
North Congregational church. will
,reach Sunday morning on The Con-
ciousness Of Jesus" at noon. c. u.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-20
CHAPTER TX.

The house party OF the marquise
was considerably enlivencd by the
sudden and entirely unlooked-for an.
nouncement OF the engagement OF tho
young Count Andre de Juyigny AMI
JacQueline. The marQuise alternately
scolded Andre. whom she called a sus-
ceptible boy. and caressed Jacqueline.
whom she termed a self-deluded child.
Jacqueline. who had made the an
nouncement herself with TIE utmos.
serenity. was delighted. especially
when her Uncle Carteret came rush.
ing back from Dieppo in an automo-
bile
The Baroness de st. Ermin WAS
shocked and the twins. Christine ami
Solange. either OF whom had been
taught TO look upon Andre as eligible.
were envious. Lucy had returned ca
Paris in rage. fully resolved 10 some
day be revenged upon Andre for de-
sorting her. Andre by this time was
adoring Jacqueline. whose frank gift
OF herself had transformed her In his
eyes from fascinating child 10 q
beautiful woman. and he vas undis-
guisedly delighted. The only apprs-
hension he had at the outset was tho
effect OF the news on Lucy. Now that
that crisis was happily over he was
instantly ready to abandon himself &,
the joyous task OF loving .Iacqueline
I'D letting Jacquelne love him.
As for Carteret he had only re.
turned from Dieppe to be sure that
Love was watching do you love
him." he asked Jacqueline, when she
flew 10 kiss him on his arrival.
"Oh. yes, do love him." she ex
claimed fervidly.
Gave Them His Blessing.
Andre was equally fervid when Car.
teret asked the same question. and
Carteret had no doubt that both the
young people spoke the truth. With
cut further ceremony he gave them
his blessing. told them to get married
when they wanted and returned 10
Dieppe.
Ito He Continued.)
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-20


who has the schools heart they will render this service
Inspector has a member of the
school board of what known the Marndae faction or the
ring"
He is the who responsible for the fact that this civic
body which should be the politics. ruled by poll
( tics and politicians
It's deliberations which should first last and all the
time with the welfare the schools by the injection
OF politics that before the board from the
purchase of pencil the building of a school house
1t is easier for the camel through the the needle
than for candidate for leadership be Endorsed without pull
matter how competent able that candidate may be-
And Inspector Leonard is TO blame.
The the standard of education
a for Detroit dependent upon this board.
There is important civic body than it.
The city, the nation is being shaped to-
I. day in the school houses.
therefore essential that the chosen to handle
school affairs all appreciative Of the
sibilty upon them.
The school should appreciate first and in fullest
the close relationship of the school house honest and sound
should be the first appreciate the danger OF
permitting other consideration than the good OF the schools to
infuenc. his judgment
Which facts emphasize the unness OF Mr. Leonard tor the
position n which he seeks another
With Mr. Leonard his the political phase of school
always considered and this has been the rule
board Inspector Burton declares
stencil in the pubic's nostrls.
school building named for beloved
strike school Inspector would think
r impressive and solemn affair.
Yet this week beheld attempt the part of the school
politicians the dedication of the Weingert school into
"a Leonard meeting.
Anything any time place get Leonard idea
and prevail school board long this in
spector sits upon it.
but decsvey beaten rebuke his
methods methods of his and warning other
inspector who look his position with SO little RESPONSE
biity and respect
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-20

OF
9TH
be
adver not
really
Of
KNOWINGLY DISHONEST FILTHY ADS AT ALL
with
audc ontam paid matter.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-20
PRESBYTERIAN.

patriotic concert Win be given by
the Young Peoples choral society OF
the First Presbyterian church. Tuesday
evening. Feb. 20
The Rev. Gerrit Huyser will read a
paper on John Calvin before the mem
bers OF the PRESBYTERIAN Ministers az
ISOLATION. Monday morning.
The Rev A. II. Barr. ID. D.. pastor Of
the Jefferson ave. Presbyterian church.
wni preach Sunday morning on Enter
God and "a the evening on Danger
Signals"
The Athletic club OF the Cadillac ave.
Pre- sbyterian church will have charge
OF tne services Sunday evening. Feb. IS,
and the ladies OF the church will serve
tea Friday evening from to o'clock
The Rev Marcus Scott. OF the Cen
trail Presbyterian church. will conduct
a Bible study and prayer conference on
the topic, "A Revival and How 10 Get
It." In tho church. Monday afternoon at
2 O'Clock. All Christians are invited.
The Women's Home Missionary So
ciety OF the Detroit Presbytery will oh
serve Thursday. Feb; 20. ne day OF
church. Mrs r. II. Pence is president
and Mrs W. NJ. Dwight. secretary OF
the society
what So Ever Circle" or the Kings
Daughters Will give a Scotch entertain
ment in the parlors OF the Trumbull-
ave Presbyterian church Thursday
evening. Feb. rs. The program Will
cOn6Ist or Scotch songs. Dagpipes and
recitations. the proceeds To be devoted
to the work OF the church.
The Rev. Janice VI. Barkley, ID. D..
Will preach on One Of Gods Wsrning
Lights" nt the Forest ave Presbyterian
church Sunday ,mprning, and In the
evening his topic Will be "Mornin <
cloud Goodness" Or. Barkley viii 40
to PittsbhTg this week to attend a
meeting OF the committee OF the gem
oral assembly and also be present at
the convention OF the Presbyterian
brotherhood
The Rev. David Howell, synodical
missionary for Michigan. VIII speak
sunday morning ia Westminster Pres
byttrian church. and In the evening. the
Rev. John Britain Clark. ID. D.. Will
preach ON Gods Self-denial" About
"a attended the brotherhood banquet
held In the church Thursday evening
Judge Aldrich. clyde 7. Webster and
Dr. Clark were the speakers. and the
Misses Macdonald furnished the musi
cal program
EPISCOPAL.
III. all IN M
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-20
Increasing His Patrlmony.

my boy. nave nothing to leave
you but debts"
Yes, dad"
But be diligent, and no doubt you
can increase your inheritance."-l
Washington Herald.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-20

formal opening OF the new building
VIII take place next week program
for every day having been arranged.
The Rev. Frank Foster Fftchett. pas
tor OF simpson Methodist church, will
speak In the Y. VI. g. A. sunday after
noon on The Manliness OF Christ"
Harold Jarvis VIII sing and instrument
tai music will be furnished by the as
soclation string orchestra
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-20
Y. VI q. A

The members OF the citizens commit
tee that had charge Of the campaign Of
20 days and secured si23.000 for the
new Young Mems christian association,
held reunion Friday evening. John
b. Howarth. president OF the associa-
tion. presided over the speechmaking
called on j. l.. Hudson. who was chair
man OF the citizens committee that
made worlds record In Y. NJ. e. A.
circles as a money getter. Mr. Hudson
attributed a large measure OF the salts
factory results In the working out OF
the details Of the great structure TO
Secretary Studer, q. j Vinton, A A.
Higginson and Abner h. Larned. The
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-20

The Young Women's Christian asso-
citation observed anniversary day Fri
day with a reception in the afternoon
from TO o'clock and appropriate
exercises III the evening. The Rev. A
H. Barr d. D.. OF the jefferson ave
Presbyterian church. delivered an ad-
dress en- The Relation OF the Church
To the Association" and Miss Elizabeth
Wilson. executive secretary OF the sec
retarial department or the national
board, spoke on THE climate Purpose
OF the Association" Miss Ana V. Rice
the local secretary. submitted the an
pual rpport
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-20
RepeIIing the Marauder.

They met In Fleet-st chop house.
Halo. Algy."' Doing much poetry
now?"
only enough 10 keep the wolf from
the door" answered the minor poet
Great Scot" cried his friend "the
wolf can't read poetry. can he?"-Tit.
Bits.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-20
BOOKS

'Niss Minerva and William Green
Ein.r by Francis b. Calhoun, is a
story OF broad humor. in which a
;naiden lady of advanced years and
Fprecise habits and an obstreperous
youpgster who came under her care
ARE the principal characters. William
Green Hill, the hero. Is a six-year-old
hoy with sunny hair and chernb
face. but not altogether a cherub in
habits and manners. He Is pictured
rs having come from plantation
where he learned TO speak in Negro
dialect, and a most wonderful dialect
a IS TO those who have been accus-
TONED TO the real speech OF the south
ern Negro. Some OF tho incidents OF
; plantation life described are equally
a. remarkable. The book. however.
A. intended for one of exaggerated
humor and rollicking fun. and VIII
we'll meet the wants OF those who
search for that class OF literature. 1t
involves q charming love story with
q Confederate veteran as the suitor.
h GReiIly q Britton Co., Chicago: Mac
nuley's. Sheehan's and Hudson's. De-
tTc1t)
''Banxai." by Parabellum. war of
the future. the invasion OF America by
the Japanese, Is the subject of this
vowel. The American vessels in the
harbor of Manila are cut of from COM
munscation with the rest OF the world.
3 their commanders are tricked and
blown to atoms; In the states sudden
\ " spring up Japanese troops. fully
armed, where the day before had been
only innocent Jap laborers receiving
e farm wagon supplies. which turn out
% be disintegrated artillery. War OF
thosbitterest kind follows. for America
4 fights to the last gasp. Unprepared
& - every particular for such an attack
tAo struggle IL fearful one, and
+ nhon q dear-bought victory comes to
~ Americans and troops are being re-
Moved one general. chided for having
)oft his regiment. as he rides by with
two men, points proudly TO his two
men. This" he says. IFS what re-
mains OF my regiment" The book is |
o0ppoeed TO have been written by a
German: Il il. however. distinctly an
american type. The book is crowded
With scenes of battle on land and sea.
The whole thing is ingeniously thought
ont. u Ia clever and the chapters are
Veil written.
. Daksr q Taylor Co. New York:
Io>ou1ey's. Shsehans and Hudson's.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-20
Descent of Man.
BY {. II. QUINCY.

by &. IL. QUINCY.
. Darwin, you have made US sad
1t is sorrowful reflection
That we've descended from the monk
By most unnatural selection.
Oh, why did We descend. / ask
From heights where every prospect
pleases?
Our fathers had no rent To pay
For fats among the choicest treeses.
They never cramped themselves in
skirts.
Nor choked themselves with starchy
collars:
And. strange az II may seem today,
They didn't care "A cent for dollars.
They had their hll OF open air.
And gayly swung from tails pre-
How useful for "a subway strap
We'd ind that atrophied utensil!
They had no arguments with Japs;
They had no plays to shock tho
morals.
They had no--that's enough to show
Why man with evolution quarrels.
Ignorance was truly bliss
TIL Darwin came and made an end
Ing.
Now. knowing what we might have
been,
We blame ourselves for e'er de-
scending.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-20

The metric system will become per
Missile in Denmark on April l, 1919,
and compulsory two years later.