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New-York tribune., 1911-11-12

She hurried to the window and making screen OF the
Venetian blind, pccpcd in
Peter stripped to the waist except for little gauzc
shirt wearing rubber shoes, wire mask and welding
tiny foil, was pitng himself against Roche, the groom,
who was squattcd on his launches and hopping about
like frog They parried lungcs, sometimes touching
each other. while they twisted divcd fell backward,
lost their balance, got up again all the while making
the wndowpancs hycr with their challenges and laugh
ter Mrs Hcskcth held her breath Was this Peter her
pale quiet boy who walked dcmurcly with his KID
govcd hand in hers, who would sit beside her in her
warm, scented motor, yawning and listess: She was
staggered Pale, a cloud upon her blue eyes, she
stepped in
On seeing her Peter gave cchoing cry that had a
wild break in it, She was humbly thankful for that
ccSatic note.
Its Nanny" he called, and pulling off his little
wire mask ran to her, his arms wide.
"Gct his things. Roche, and put them on quickly.
He's al pcrspration, she said in concern.
Roche obcycd nmbly "You scc the place is kept 50
hot. ma'am." ne said as between them they pulled
Peters Jersey over his head "and with us fencing
"Ycs. know" said Mrs. Hcskcth, her tone dismiss
ing one; chat was quite all right But now want 10
alkto Peter quietly as mcaving almost at once Don't
mention to any OF the servants that I'm here, please.
When they were alone she threw of her iurs and made
Peter sit down on stool her feet He gazcd up at
her with a great deal Of love mixed with other things
that were beyond her reading He moist, rosy ms
nose Scratchcd his darling, manly, little hands were
solcd in their dimpcs and his nails were not the perfect
things that her maid had soaked and nppcd at and
polished
"Arc YOU glad to see mc?" her first jealous qucs-
ton. a dryncss in her throat.
His answer was to hug her knees with grotcSquc
vchcmcnce that made his face scarlet.
Even though | stopped the fcncing:'
"Wc1 do it again tomorrow he said with smiling
philosophy His grave grccnsh hazel eyes, the coun
crnart of his fathers stared steadily hopefully at her
al thought when saw you maybe you'd come to stay
and then Amy wouldn't.
AMY" Anger was 50 hot in her heart she could
scarcely say the small word "You call Miss AIcn
Amy"
"Shc told me to. Father docs. Amy's gone away
She's nicc,-just like boy; not pretty Ike yor'
Nanny. IIcrmouth is big, and hcrcyc5 are little. 81
New-York tribune., 1911-11-12

The old woman laughed in delight. "He was dressed
all in leather and slouchcd hat down his blessed
nose He said he a rough rider
"IIe looked badly that first visit" Mrs. Hcskeths
blue eyes had a look in them like hurt birds
"Palc yes but he was in great spirits The other
day when he came I'd hardly have known him, dearc.
He was like little farmer and filled himself with ginger
bread and milk till thought he'd burst"
Mrs HeSketh said little after this She sat in lonely
way before the little red stove swinging one foot in It's
pale blue mule When the big clock raSpcd out ten she
stood up.
a didn't see familiar face at the station, She said
as she took the bedroom candle from the old woman.
And remember nurse, not a soul but you is to know
that I'm here You are different If had not come on
that visit to YOU long ago, might never have met
Humphrey. So YOU are to see the end Of this she
kissed the lifted face "as you the beginning.
During the DAYS that followed Mrs. Hcslch cast her
self in roles different from any ever played by her be-
fore. She of the buttcrhys nconScqucncc the pea
cocks magnfcencc and vanity. the orchid exclusive
ness became pceper from behind curtains, stcalthy
trcspasser on private land trailer upon other peoples
movements. 1t was a curious and developing expert
cnce. By il she was made numb with cold and fatigue,
damp of feet sometimes disappointed and eXaspcracd
but she attained her wish,she often Peter in this
patch Of his life with which She had nothing TO do She
saw him riding and scghing and racing with his father
tumbng in the snow with him, carried his shoulders
she heard him shreking with the delight Of little
Indian saw him laughing until in rosincS and gaicty
he would seem collapse. On returning from these
excursions she would absenty kick off her muddy boots
and dreamiy fold her veil The old nurse would watch
the numb dismay Of her face, its smilccssncss, paor
and would wonder what had come TO Miss Viola,
what thoughts lay back Of those hurt, childish eyes.
G HE arranged to the city night train Of
the sixth day; but she meant to speak TO Peter be-
fore going She was defantly indifferent to Peters
father hearing Of her vis-aftcr she had gone. Her
pving had informed her that the boy would be alone on
that day Heskch having left very early for New York
Although the air was full Of a threatened storm, she
haunted the grounds around her old home from eleven
o'clock; but not until she had returned to the park
after lunch did the chance she wanted come. Shouts
and laughter came from the low brown building adJon-
ing the stables which she knew the gymnasium.
New-York tribune., 1911-11-12

DIVIDED room, DrlSIlJ anu SCCulVu llOIh
the gowns, had the appearance of a
garden and hummed like beehive.
Mrs. Hcsketh was wedged against
a doorway. She stood there restfully
and listened deliberately to the un-
seen women round the corner in the
hall who were talking about her.
"Yes. it's out. Humphrey Hesketh
is going to marry Miss Allen, his
secretary. | wonder what Peter
thinks of it all;'
"Poor child! Fancy his little,
muddled brain trying to puzzle 1t all
out. three months with his mother,
New-York tribune., 1911-11-12


..t H.; father three with his mother and 50 it
ooos He's at the old Hcskcth place IN Bedford now
with his father"
.-l,,. wear and a half since the divorce has marked
cha. bYI ,,,,. dear ONLY nine; and never saw older
.in mar. wistful as If he were constantly think
;r, i wonder why wonder ! wonder ana, 90
y1, know. don't believe his mother even notices IT,
.Of course She doesn't Viola HcsNeh mas on'N TWO
desires spend money and to waIlow IN admiration.
Vain and cold n,
be so pretty and healthy
~Yes ne used TO be healthy
Mrs Hcskcth's slender supple shoulders tWitched
under their lace and chiffon She gave her teacup TO
one If her devoted shadows he was about twenty-five
and when his back was turned nsnuatcd her way
swiftly through the crowd IN an opposite direction
In y smaller room maid put her fragiity and gauz
moss within the walls of huge sable coat Her small
limousine car purpc-bluc like her own eyes, was wait
ing 20 inco,c her dclcacy further 1t held copper foot
warmers mink robes, and hanging vases filled with
Killarney roses The stuck IN TUFTS to the bcvecd
osre the wind screamed: but she borne in the
aroma of an individual. manufactured summertime.
She kept her ewes closed. Under the amazing coat
shivcr, went over her tear patterned glazy vein
her tcaro,c-tintcd cheek. 1t evident that some
though, was hammcring q nail into her soul.
She was So very beautiful and very rich that her
troop of friends and the raft of men who wanted TO
marry her Sayishly accepted her way Of doing things
She permitcdly caprciouS original, wiltul daring
She did q daring thing soon as she reached home:
she had her maid telephone TO the houses OF three men
and TWO women who for a week had been engaged to
dine with her that night to say that Mrs Heskcth had
to 90 out of town on important business and the dinner
must be postponed.
She had small bag packed, selected a mannish serge
gown with skirt above the ankles high boots, and
beaver ulster and cap There pink spot like
soaring burn in white check when she told her as
New-York tribune., 1911-11-12
Entry No 73 in Our Prize Story Competition

-9HE crowded room, bright and scented
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-24

The Memorial Committee Of Alex
anhria Lodge No. 75S, B. P. o. E.. has
secured the services Of Congressman
Stanley of Kentucky IS the orator Of
the evening on the occasion Of their
Memorial services to be held in heir
hall Sunday evening, December Ord,
1911.
Our regular Wednesday evening
dances continued 10 draw large crowds
the attendance at these dances seem
ing TO increase each week.
Alexandria Tent No. ., X. o. T. NJ,
held very enthusiastic review on
Monday night. at which time officers
were nominated for the 1912 term. A
very spirited contest is looked for at
the next meeting, when officers will
be elected for the above mentioned
term.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-24

Alexandria Lodge, No. 75S, Of the
benevolent and Protective Order OF
Elks, held a lodge of sorrow in their
lone on Prince street Friday night
III memory Of Henry Bladder. The
beautiful ritual or the order was ex-
amplified by Exalted Ruler Harry r,
Quinn. Eloquent tributes to the de-
ceased were paid by Charles B. Mar
shall, Thomas Chauncey, James w
Bales, Robert S. Barrett, F. w. Rus
sell and f. f. Marbury.
The lodge attended the funeral OF
Mr. Bladder in a body on Sunday. In
large numbers.
Monday night the regular meeting
Of the body was held in their homo
on Prince street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-24

Members of the .Alvia Aeric, No.
S7I. Fraternal Order OF Eagles, Osce-
ola Tribe Of Red Men, and the Order
If Railway Conductors attended the
funeral of the late Alvin NJ. Wattells,
at B. Whcatley's undertaking parlor
IT 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Rev.
William ]. Morton, rector OF Christ
'hurch. offlciated
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-24

Last Friday, the 18th, large num-
Der oil members as we'll as visitors as
sembled at Potomac lodge No. So
+. 0. o. r.. TO witness the rendition
OF the beautiful Initiatory of the
Order b. the justly celebrated De
gree Staff Of the Lodge. During tn
social hour following the disposal o
routine business, P. G. NJ. D. R. STAINS
bury gave a very roseate account
the prospect OF Canton Alexandra
No. /. which was certainly justitie
by the great demand on the Clerk
FOR applications by the brothers.
Potomac Lodge No. @S is not only
one OF the oldest but also one OF tho
strongest lodges of the Order in the
State. With a majority of members
Young men. imbucd with love OF
the principles or the Order, and pos.
sessed with an esprit de corps which
animates them TO work with m eye
single to the advancement Of The
Lodges welfare. gives the strongest
ground for prophesying q still grand
err future for it,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-24

Great Tncohonee George B. Griggs.
# Houston, Texas. has issued the fol-
owing Thanksgiving proclamation to
I'll the members of the Improved Or
Ter of Red Men throughout the Great
Reservation Of the United States:
WHEREAS. the Great Spirit dur
ne the year has been good TO his red
hildren and has blessed them with
plenty Of corn and veniSon: has made
leasant the trails they have trod;
'-ept them from following the paths
the evil spirit, and has rewarded
"eir labors twofold, now. therefore.
I, George 2. Grlggs. the Great Incoho
zee. for and on behalf Of the entire
membership OF the Improved Order
If Red Men, do issue this Proclama
ton. setting aside Thursday. November
he thirtieth. as day Of praise and
thanksgiving unto the Great Spirit
or His manifold blessings unto His
cd children and the pale faces Of the
United States OF America. 1t Is ad-
.isable that our Tribes and Councils
10 hold Ceremonials and Praise meet
ings upon that day and invite the
pale faces to join with them. Or, in
lieu thereof, the Tribes and Councils
should. as nearly as possible, attend
in body the Ccromonials aI:l Praise
meetings Of the pale faces, and thus
exemplify the character and spirit
OF the tenets of our beloved Order
Let old Glory" the duly adoDtcd aid
legal Flag OF our Order" be dis
played from every Tribal Wigwam on
Thanksgiving Day.
In observance of the above, Sem
mole Tribe No. 35, will attend divine
'ervices in Grace Protestant Episco-
pal church on Sunday night, December
18th, when special services will be
rendered and an appropriate sermon
delivered by Rev. Edgar Carpenter
rector OF the church and a member Of
the tribe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-24
FRATERNAL NEWS

Last night ar stated communica-
tion of Alexandria-Wash lodge,
A. r. & A. ", fraternal visit was
maid by the officers Of Andrew Jack
son lodge. On Wednesday night
there was held called communica-
ton OF Andrew Jackson lodge. for
special work. The Masonic school
of instruction which is being so ably
conducted. every Monday night in
Masonic Temple. was well attended
on last Monday night by members
OF both lodges.
Tonight there will be regular
meetings of Randolph Chapter of
Rose Croix No. ,, and Lafayette
Council OF Knights kadosh No. 9,
Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite
of Freemasonry. in Masonic Temple,
at which time both lodges will trans
act routine business.
A regular meeting OF Martha
Washington Chapter OF the Eastern
Star was holy in Masonic Temple on
Tuesday night. when much business
was disposed OF and several initiated
into the mysteries of the chapter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-24
errioatIon In Chile,

Chile is producing great harvets of
cotton and other valuable staples by
extended irrigation. Already about g..
100000 acres of her territory are be-
ing treated in this way and about as
much more Of her land is available for
the came purpose.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-24
& Precious Rossry.

A miner forwarded from tAi"SA"
Sister Mary Claire OF st. Johh' y. De-
q rosary made OF linked so!o t.uss
which is to be presented 10 CaFGinai
gibbons on the occasion OF his GOLDEN
Jubilee In October The onIF o'usi
rosary of the k;rd Is said 70 be IN inc
possession OF Pope pHls \.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-24
.r,Sktsl,LpEs.; HGEriNG~.

ATO"ICE is hereby gwen that the an
~ nua! .nc"tiug OF luc -iockh olur IS
uf L III " J tlS'l K 4 { M AN I j,
ncUrp rate /. will lac h.!d II b. oihce
ur TIL. company. 40. i23 south IL yai
strent ,lrx,udria. Va. on Monday.
November -. l9li. 1T /. p. m. Tor the
election of officers AID directors for ne
cnSu ns year. and for the transaction 81
such otner business Is may he properly
acted upon.
pAROhD E. DOYLE, Secretary
octS0 I'd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-24
c, al
Real Optimist.

The real optimist not only sees the
bright side OF things, but he can come
up smiling TO try again, after every
kncCk4dnwn blow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-24

Alexandria Council, Order OF Fra
ternal Americans. are making elab-
crate preparations for large class
initiation to be held in the Armory on
the night Of December End. 1t IS
expected that this will be one OF the
greatest fraternal events OF the sea-
son. Many representatives from the
councils throughout the entire state
are expected 10 be in attendance, and
seats are being provided for at least
a thousand members.
Quite a number of the members OF
this Council were present at the
Young Peoples Building on Tuesday
night and listened 10 the address Of
]. Z. Eggleston. State Superintendent
Of Public Instruction, it being an or
der which takes deep interest in
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-24

Oriental lodge No. 6. X. Of P. hel
its regular weekly meeting in thei'
ball on North Pitt street, Tuesda,
night. Much enthusiasm has been
aroused in this lodge since the Of
fcial visit Of grand chancellor Major
Charles 0. Savil,e, Of Richmond, las
Tuesday night. and they expect TO dc
splendid work this winter. Crane
Chancellor Saville left the city ir
company with district lecturer Ernes'
II. Boyer OF this city, for PurcellVille
last Wednesday, where they officially
visited the Purccllville lodge. after
which a public meeting was held
when addresses were made by the
grand chancellor. district lecture
and Dr.. Russell of IIerndon. Com
mencing in January Mr.. Boyer will
begin a series Of risitations 10 the
lodges in his district, the ninth,
which comprises the following manner
places: Herndon, Round Hill, Pur-
cellville, Tovitts vile, Fredericks-
burg and this city. Public meetings
will be held at the most Of these plac-
es, at which time addresses will be
made by prominent speakers, and
dramatic scenes introduced. Mr.. Boy
erer having secured the services OF
a prominent actress for this work.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-24
Walking Gloves
Warm Gloves

Ladies' warm gloves in wool and
fleece lined, per pdir......23e AND 3uc
Mems warm gloves in wool and
fleece lined, per pair, CSC, SOC, 81,
$3.50 an $3.50.
NJ, as Automobile Gauut!ets in tar,
brown. gray aud black, per pair, Sl'3o,
-. 81 80 aud So
Mems heavy lined work gloves. per
pair. 2Sc. SOC, 7jc. 81, $50 aud -.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-24

A regular review of Alexandria
Hive Of the Ladies OF the Maccabees
was held Tuesday night in Odd Fell
lows hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-24

The country social which begins
tonight in Odd Fellows hall under
the auspices of Friendship Council,
Daughters of Liberty. promises 10 be
a great success. The social will con-
tinue for five nights. and no doubt
all attending will spend Il most pleas
ant time. Dancing each evening
will be one Of the features OF the
Social. MIR. r. r. Boyer, assisted
by q corps of able assistants, planned
and made arrangements for the func-
ton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-24

An interesting meeting Of Fitzger-
aid Council, Knights OF Column
bus. was held on Wednesday night.
at which time officers we're nominated
ated. The election will be held next
month.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-24

On Thursday night, the 9th. ut a
regular melting OF Local Union No.
1865, L. B. OF G.. and J., two appli-
cations for membership were received
md two candidates were initiated.
This organization now has enrolled
membership OF %. in increase Of
5 since May 1st. 1911. The offic-
,rs are J. W. Stone. president; G. ".
2ragg, vice-president; Alphonse Lu-
as, treasurer: G. A. Howard. finan-
ial secretary; T. r. Zones, recording
secretary: W. II. Scott, conductor;
md o. c. Lane, warden.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-24
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Not from aatn"c - l. -a~~re :
but down from, natures 60" loaS
ture through. --li oAart Montgomery
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-24

public schools.
On Sunday, December 3rd, togeth-
er with visiting brethren. the men,
bers of Alexandria Council will attend
divine service in the First Baptist
church in accordance with 4 procla-
nation of The state president. setting
apart that day rs special Thanks
giving Day for the order.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-24

.1..wa~xT--zsstin
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-08-26
MAY STORE
APPLES ON
WAY EAST

Apples in transit to eastern mark
cts may be placed in storage en-
route and held for higher prices,
this arrangement costing the shipper
an additional five cents the box.
Announcement of this rate was made
at the local office of the Southern
Pacific company and was secured
through the petition of X. S. Miller
of the Rogue River Fruit Associa-
tion and Edward NJ. McKeany of the
Producers Fruit company.
The announcement is pleasing to
Rogue Valley shippers as it allows
them to hold their fruit for favor
able market conditions at small cost.
Under the arrangement the apples
may be placed in storage at several
storage points along the route of
the Southern Pacific, should eastern
markets be overstocked. With the
return of better markets the fruit
can reloaded and continued east.
The rate will be effective as soon
as it can be legally published
Medford Sun.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-08-26
Notice of Intention to Improve
Twenty-FOurth Street.

Notice is hereby given that the
common council OF the City of Sa-
lem, Oregon, deems it expedient and
proposes to improve Twenty-fourth
street, in the city of Salem, Oregon,
with concrete pavement, from the
south line Of Asylum Avenue to the
North line of State street, at the ex-
pense of the adjacent and abutting
property within said limits, and ac-
cording to the plans and specifica-
ton adopted for said improvement
and on file in the Office of the city
recorder, which said plans and spec
ifications are hereby referred to for
a more specific and detailed descrip-
ton of said improvement, and are
hereby made part of this notice.
This notice is published for ten
(10) days, pursuant to the order of
the common council, and the date of
the first publication thereof is the
22d day of August, 1911.
Remonstrances may be filed
against said improvement within ten
(10) days days from the last publi-
cation of this notice and In the man
ner provided by the city charter.
CHAS. F. ELGIN,
8-22-11t Recorder.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-08-26
Tortured for 15 Years.

BY cure-defying stomach trouble
that baffled doctors and resisted all
remedies he tried, John w. Modders,
Of Moddersville, Mich, seemed
doomed. He had to sell his farm and
give up work. His neighbors said
"he can't live much longer" What
ever l ate distressed me-" he wrote,
"till I tried Electric Bltters, which
worked such wonders for me that
can now eat things 1 could not take
for years. 1t is surely a grand rem
edy for stomach troubles" Just as
good for the liver and kidneys. Ev-
cry bottle guaranteed. Only soc at
]. c. Perry's.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-08-26
Wife Got Tip Top Advice.

When the digestion Is all right, the
action Of the bowels regular, there Is
a natural craving and relish for food.
When this is lacking you may know
that you need a dose of Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets.
They strengthen the digestive organs,
improve the appetite and regulate the
bowels. Sold by all dealers.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-08-26
COULD sCRAPB ALONG
UNITED PRESS LEASED WIRE. |

Washington, Aug. 26.-Sixty-
seven dollars day pin money" is
Mrs. Rose Keeling Hutchins' idea of
the least amount a millionaire's wife
can scrape along on.
In petitioning the equity court
here to compel her invalid husband
to increase her 500 Ga month allow
ance, Mrs. Hutchins submitted a list
of her ordinarily monthly expenses.
The list aggregated just $2013.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-08-26

my wife wanted me to take our
boy to the doctor to cure an ugly
boil" writes D. Frankel, of Stroud,
Okla, II said put Bucklen's Arnica
Salve on It, She did so, and 1t cured
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-08-26
PILES CURED AT HOME BY
New ABSORPTION METHOD.

1. YOU suffer from bleeding, itching blind
ii prOtrudmg Piles, send me your address,
and l will tell you how to cure yourself T'
home by the new absorption treatment;
will also send some Of this home treatn
free FOR trial. with references from yo,r
own licality if requested. Immediate Ie-
lief and permanpnt cure assure' Send no
money, but tell others of this offer. Write
today to Mrs. NJ. summers Box i, "
nrinp Ind
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-08-26

the boil in a short time" Quickest
healer OF burns, scalds, cuts, corns,
bruises, sprains, swellings. Best pile
cure on earth. Try 1t. Only 25c at
]. G. Perry's.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-08-26

In buying a cough medicine, don't
be afraid % get Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. There is no danger from
1t, and relief Is sure TO follow. Es-
pecially recommended for coughs,
colds and whooping cough. Sold by
all dealerA.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-08-26

DyStentary is a dangerous disease,
but can be cured. Chamberlain's
Collie Cholera and Diarrhoea Rene
dy has been successfully used in nine
epdemics Of dysentery. 1t has never
been known to fail. 1t is equally val
liable for children and adults, and
when reduced with water and sweet
ened, It is pleasant to take. Sold by
all dealers.