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Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-03-28
CHAPTER J.

The Kissing of Miss Sheraton.
n ADMIT / kissed her Perhaps
should not have done so. Perhaps
u would not do so again. Had |
known what was to come could
not have done So Nevertheless did.
After all. it was not strange. ALI
things about US conspired to be ac
cessory and incendiary. The air OF the
warm; the honeysuckIes along the wall
were so languid, sweet; the bees and
the hollyhocks up to the walk so fat
and lazy; the smell of the orchard was
SO rich; the south wind from the fields
was SO wanton. Moreover, 1 was only
twenty-six
So this was how it happened that
threw the reins OF Satan. my black
horse, over the hooked iron of the gate
at Dixiana farm and strode up to the
side of the stone pillar where Grace
Sheraton stood. shading her eyes With
her hand watching me approach
through the deep trough road that
flattened there near the Sheraton lane.
So laughed and strode up and kept
my promise. | had promised myself
that would kiss her the first time
that seemed feasible. had even
promised her-when she came home
from Philadelphia SO lofty and su-
perior for her stopping brace OF
years with Miss Carey at her Allen
dale Academy For Young Ladies'
that If she mitigated not something
OF her haughtiness l would kiss her
fair, as If she were but girl of the
country.
She stood In the shade of the stone
pillar. where the ivy made a deep
green and held back her light blue
skirt daintily in her high bred way.
for never was girl Sheraton who was
not high bred or other than fair to
look upon in the Sheraton way-sien-
der, rather tall. long checked. with
very much dark hair and deep color
under the skin and something OF long
curves withaI They were ladies', ev-
cry one these Sheraton girls. and. as
Miss Grace presently advised me, no
milkmaids wandering and waiting in
lanes for lovers
When | sprang down from Satan
Miss Grace was but pace or SO away.
put out hand on either side of ner
as she stood in the shade and so pris
oned her against the pillar. She flush
ed at this and caught at my arm with
both hands. which made me smile. for
few men in that country could have
put away my arms from the stone un-
til | liked Then bent and kissed
her fair and took what revenge was
due our girls for her Philadelphia man
ners.
When she boxed my ears kissed her
once more. Had she not at that smiled
at me a little should have beer a
boor. | admit As she did and as in
my innocence supposed all girls did. |
presume may be called but man as
men GO Miss Grace grew very rosy
for a Sheraton. but her eyes were
bright. So threw my bat on the
grass by the side of the gate and bow
ed her ito be seated. We sat and look
ed up the lane which wound on to the
big. Sheraton house and up the red road
which led from their farm over toward
Dur lands. the John Cowles farm.
which mad been three generations IN
pur family as against four on the part
Of the Sheratons' hoidings-a fact
which / think always ranked us In the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-17

ing Of the last day a grand ball and
reception will be held for the visitors
at the Mohammed temple on North
Monroe street.
E. F. Buck, chairman OF the ar
engagements committee, and George
Henthorne, secretary, are now busy
with the entertainment program and
the details providing for the happi-
ness of the knights and their fami-
lie5 when they come to this city.
All the head officers Of the organi-
zation. OF which Judge A. N. OIman
is the r. f. grand commander. are
expected TO be in the city during the
conclave
The last meeting OF the society vas
held at Chicago. and il was largely
through the efforts of Judge Otman
OF Peoria the meeting for this year
was brought 10 Peoria
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-17

Masonic hall. 713 Main street. and It
is expected that over 1000 people will
come TO Peoria during the two days
the coriclave is in session. The head
quarters Of the grand commander will
be at the jefferson hotel. Between
the sessions at the Masonic hall, auto
rides and excursions around the city
will be given the visitors.
The big feature of the session will
be a parade on the opening day
through the down town section of the
city. All the knights in line will be in
full uniform and the pageant prom
ises to be the most spectacular that
ever passed through the streets of
this city.
Another big event will be held on
the second day of the conciave when
a field day and dress parade will be
held at Glen Oak park. On the even.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-17
No Danger Of Stomach Distress or
Indigestion if You Take DigeStit

Eat what you want and "Digestit."
TIC OF three tablets after eating pre-
vents that full uncomfortable feeling
it digests all the food and makes
your stomach feel fine Browns Di-
gestit is an aid to digestion, quick
certain relief for Indigestion, and a
permanent remedy for stomach up
sets. 1t Is perfectly harmless, fine for
children as well as grOwn-Ups. No
use 10 suffer the tortures Of indiges.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-17

ton, sour stomach, gas, belching or
other upsets-Digestit relieves quick
"; almost Immediately after taking a
dose your stomach feels good as new.
Digestit has brought relief 10 thous-
ands-why not you? Try it on our
guarantee. We are so confident IL
will help you We will give back your
money if il fails. Get a package to
day and Try it after eating. Just see
how it helps your tired ovcrworked
stomach digest the food-no distress.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-17

Come either day. bring friends and neghbors and enjoy
all the advantages offered by the popular Corset
Department in Western Illinois.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-17
"ROCk Island Is AStir

Come Monday Tuesday either day. for these better than
the you'll 90 25 go 49, and 35
make days the of the entire
we'll sell style so per off. Yes JUST
HALF.
How would you like buy silver dollars for 50c
dollar bills for dollar? Well this is what you do Mon
day and Tuesday this Here the other
prices beside the style which will sell just half.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-17
All! Hd! Oh! Ho! TUO More Days
of the Reckless Discount Sale of
Regis COrsets

All the late new Fall models are now here,
and we are bound to make a record sale.
Monday and Tuesday the same discounts as
last quoted. AS we said in our last ADVERTISE
ment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-17
McCdbe Millinery

and this fully maintains its acknowledged
among fashions avortes.
When It's McCabe Hat, she has expressed in
fevest words the full meaning of
The famous CLARENCE M. PHIPPS hats here
in great varey-ony of kind It's worth your while
these, both trimmed trimmed Many prefer
little for these exclusive You feel
disappointed dissatisfied if you buy Phipps model
We also in receipt of strong representation of the
celebrated l. hats which shown elsewhere in
this of the Holla nds Fisks Keihs Hyand
styles all we'll represented in early showing
The summer styles obsolete Fashions
Iuiremens bringing here numbers than
Few willing be the latest to adopt the
peremptoy demands decreed changing fashions
The little their elder and the Mammas them
selves wishing for the attractions by the of youthful
which marks the of millinery
early for the hats This cult of youth has much do
with the marked of this great millinery department.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-17

LiverpOOl-W. Stanley Lord. who
was captain Of the Leyland line steam
er Californian at the time Of the dis
aster TO the Titanic. issued statement
defending his conduct He declares
that II the Californian had been the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-17

is authoritative in style
and exquisite in detail,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-17
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR
MEET AT PEORIA
Program Completed for Enter.
tainment of 56th Annual
Illinois Conclave.

Peoria, H., Aug. 17.-Arrangements
tor the big 56th annual conclave OF
the Grand Commandery OF Knights
9emplar Of Illinois. to be held Tuesday
And Wednesday, Sept. Il and Is, are
Row being pushed forward at a rapid
rate.
The big meeting viii De held at the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-17

{ steamer sighted from the Titanic It
would also have been sighted from the
( Cunard liner Carpathia.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-17

Al the news all the time - the
Argus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-05
IN BEHALF OF WHITE GIRLS.
Women Want Separate Cottage fol-
Them at Reform School.

Representatives Burleson and Taylor,
members of the subcommittee of the
House committee on appropriations. are
not in favor of an appropriation for the
erection of a separate cottage at the
reform school for girls in which white
girls committed to that institution may
be housed. according to members of a
delegation of women representing q large
number of women.s clubs and religious
and charitable organizations who called
at the Capitol yesterday afternoon.
The representatives informed the men,
pers of the delegation, so it was stated
today, that there are no delinquent or in
corrigible white girls in the District ac-
cording to information they have at hand,
but this was answered by the statement
Of a member of the delegation that while
there are no white girls at the reform
school, the girls who should be sent to the
school are ncy sent to sectar.an insti-
tutions whose discipline and support are
contrary to the law governing the Juve-
nile Court comm. ttments.
The delegation was made up of Mrs Ed
ward Il. Olney, chairman, Mrs. John New
ton Culbertson, Interdenom. national Mis-
sionary Union: Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mussey
Washington College of Law: Mrs. Wilbur
/. Crafts, International Reform Bureau;
Mrs. Emman s. Shelton, Woman's Chris
tian Temperance Union: Mrs Edith King
man KEN, Penwomans League; Mrs
George 7. Irewitt, Christian Church;
Mrs. Mary 5. Lockwood. state regent
National Society. D. A. r.; Mrs. George
win, United Daughters of the Confeder-
acy. Mrs. Adolph Kahn, Washington AL
lance Of Jewish Women, and Mrs. James
Iansburgh Jewish immigration bureau.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-05
OF INTEREST TO VETERANS.
Hundreds Visit Pension Bureau to
Inspect War Panorama,

Hundreds of old soldiers, veterans of
the blue and gray. who were participants
in the three days fighting ct Gettysburg.
are daily visitors at the pension bureau.
where they inspect the huge picture by
Philippoteaux of that titanic struggle be-
tween the forces Of the north and south,
ponder over the maps and descriptions
and flight the battle over again.
The big painting has been finally placed
and is said to be correctly hung. Some
trouble has been experienced in having
the several sections Of the picture prop
erly adjusted. some overlapping to such
an extent as to mar the general effect.
This has been remedied. and the sections
now apparently join so as to form a COM
plete panorama of the battle scene.
Many Of the old soldiers OF both sides
have taken exception to parts of. the pic
ture. believing that their individual rec
objections of what took place are more
nearly correct than the painters portrayal.
AS the picture was painted. after ex-
haustive study of the battle ground, sur
veys in which line and staff officers from
both sides took part, and careful COM
parison of War Department and other
maps and data, 1t Is urged on behalf OF
the artist that the reproduction is as
nearly correct historically as Is possible
in picture that illustrates battle
three days duration, in which hundreds
Of thousands Of soldiers took part.
The battle picture Is to be exhibited al
the pension Office until about May l, no
fee being charged for inspecting it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-05
EXPERTS ON LIABILITY.
Conference Is Held Of Commissions
on COMPENSATION.

The American conference Of commits
sions on commissioner for industrial ac-
cidents, which met at the Raleigh yester-
day with about twenty liability experts
from various states In attendance. came
to a close last evening. One of the in
teresting questions discussed during the
day was the administration Of the liability
laws of the various states. Some of the
delegates In participating in the discus
sion, stood for a separate board" while
others wanted an existing state agency
or 1.-The courts"
James A. Lowell. chairman of the con-
ference. presided over the sessions. which
were held at 10 am and 2 and 7:3O pm.
The executive committee was made up OF
T. ]. Duffy, Ohio. secretary Of the con-
ference: Amos Crownhart Of Wisconsin
and A. T. Saunders OF Massachusetts.
Other delegates in attendance were
Morris woodruff and w. D. Yaple OF
Ohio; c. A. Pratt Of Washington: s. D.
Townsend. jr.. A. J.. Jennings. A. b
Moore and Thomas r. Flynn OF Della.
ware: T. Fl. Bohlen, d. A. Reed and J. b.
Colohan of Pennsylvania.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-05
yalenO's Band nj. the Cosmos.

Playing at the Cosmos Theater this
week as a vaudeville number is one OF
the best and clOerest little concert banos
that has ever appeared in washington.
il is only fifteen pieces, but the volume
of sound. clear-cut intonation, perfect
harmony and rhythm would be creditaDle
10 band of fifty. Signor Naleno. the
leader, is second edition of Creatore
and combines his well known eccentric1ty
of manner with the perfect understanding
of a born musician and leader me
numbers are given with a remarkable eA-
preston that is carried almost to ex-
tremes. but seemingly greatly to the ap-
prevail of his audiences. His program
embraces all phases of concert music
from a stirring military march to oper-
attic overtures and selections. but getting
his finest results. however. from SPLEEN
did medley of the old southland melodies
carried to a rousing finish that brings
the auditors up standing. Valeno is gen.
erous with lis encores and responds to
insistent demand even after the curtain
has descended on the finale of the per-
formance The band will be all this week
mt the theater and will give complete
change of program Thursday and again
on Sunday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-05
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

National-Lina Abarbanell in Madame
Sherry S:15 pm.
Belasco-Blanche Ring lin THE Wall
Street Girl $50 pm.
Columbia-Henry Miller in 1.-THE Rain
bow Sis pm.
Chase's-Polite vaudeville, SIS pm.
New Academy-'In Old Kentucky" S:1j
pm.
Gayety-The Columbia Burlesquers. S:1j
pm.
New Iyceum-"The Broadway Gayety
Girls" SD pm.
Casino-Vaudeville and motion pictures,
els, 3:4J, 7:l5 and pm.
Cosmos, audeville and motion pic
lures. / pm. to III pm.
Virginia-Motion pictures and Illus
trated songs.
The Arcade. 14th street and Park road
Dancing, skating and other amusements.
Convention Hall-Rol-er skating and
dancing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-05
PLANS FOR FAIRGROUNDS.
Directors Provide for an Institute
for Local Workers.

Announcement was made this afternoon
Of the completion of plans for the hold
ing in Washington next Friday and Sat
urday of an institute for local playground
workers. The institute probably will be
conducted in the New Willard Hotel.
At a meeting of the directors of the
various Washington Fairgrounds in the
board room of the municipal building to-
day plans for the institute were formu-
lated.
It was stated that one of the objects OF
the gathering Of playground workers will
be to arrange a playground exhibit which
will be displayed in connection with the
exhibit of the International Congress on
Hygiene and Demography, which is to
meet in Washington next September.
Arrangements for the opening Of the To-
cal playground season also were discussed
at today's meeting. Supervisor of Play
grounds Martin said the juvenile recrea-
ton park will be opened as soon as
weather conditions permit, which might
be within q week.
One of the features Of playground work
this year. determined upon by the d.
rectors at todays meeting, will be the
organisation OF base ball clubs for each
playground. A league composed of teams
representing each playground also will be
organized, it was announced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-05

Phone Your Want Al 70 The star
Main o44O.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-05
CAPT. HENRY H. BALES DEAD
Union Veteran and Treasury EN-
ploye Is Victim of PARALYSIS.

Capt. Henry III. Bales, Union veteran
and an employe in the Office of the audi
tor for the Post Office Department. died
at his home in Braddock Heights. Va,
Sunday from the effect of paralysis by
which he was stricken several days ago.
Capt. Bales was a native Of Indiana,
and enlisted in the Sth Indiana Regiment
during the civil war. He losya leg at the
battle of Pea Ridge. Shortly after the
war he moved to Washington and en-
tered the employ OF the Treasury Depart
ment.
He was member of Burnside Post
G.. \. r., ana Metropolis Lodge of Odd
Fellows, and !. survived by several chill
dren. Announcement OF the funeral will
be made later.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-05
CONSERVATISM HIS THEME.
Rev. w. ]. Kerby Delivers One Of
Series of Lenten Lectures.

Aspects Of Conservatism was the
topic Of the second of a series of Lenten
lectures delivered by the Rev. w. j.
Kerby last night at the Highlands under
the auspices Of the Popular Science As
ISOLATION.
Stages of conflict between radical and
conservative attitudes in social progress
were reviewed. The function OF conserv-
atism the lecturer defined as protection
to society against excessive idealism and
too rapid notifications Of existing insti-
tutions, and for sustaining = human
achievement in institution building.
The third and fourth lectures Of the
series will be delivered by the Rt. Rev.
Robert Hugh Benson In Carroll Hall, on
G street between 9th and 10th streets
northwest. The last two lectures will be
given by the Rev. John M. Cooper, D. D.,
at the Highlands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-05
BEGINS SESSIONS TODAY.
Sixth Annual Meeting of Southern
Industrial Educational Association.

The sixth annual meeting Of the South
ern Industrial Educational Association
opened at $40 o'clock this afternoon in
the associations rooms, in the Southern
building. A public meeting will be held
at 8 o'clock at the Arlington Hotel.
Representative Martin Littleton Of New
York and DR.. Philander p. Claxton
United States commissioner Of educa.
ton. will make the principal addresses,
telling Of existing conditions among the
white mountain children OF the south
Other addresses will be made on the
needs of the mountain schools by vari-
ous educators in the south. All persons
interested in the mountain people are
invited to be present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-05
MERRY AT MAsQUE BALL,
Carnival of the Arion Gasangverein
at National Rifles Armory.

Momus and his merry maskers were
out in full force at the masked carni-
val Of the Arion Gesangveiein at the Ma
tional Rifles Armory last evening. Care
seemed unknown, and when the hours
began to be told in small numbers the
dancers were apparently as fresh and
as happy as when the ball began. Co.'S
tunes with lively occupants presented
characters in every attractive walk of
life, history vying with the present in
furnishing some OF the inspirations.
The judges had hard time in award
ing the prizes, but were happy in reach
ing satisfactory conclusions if the ap-
plause following each award can be taken
as evidence of approval.
The committee In charge consisted of
Henry Wassmann. chairman; Jacob
Bruegger William Wiegman. C. f.. Ger
ner. Louis Schmidt, John Weber and Au-
gust Schwartz.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-05
CAPT. MILLER FOR CLARK.
District Leader Declines Proffered
Honor, But Is Party Worker.

Capt. John S. Miller, whose friends have
urged him to become candidate for the
office of democratic national committee
man to represent the District of Column
bia, has declined to enter that arena. but
is perfectly willing to do all the work he
can for the democratic party in conjunc-
ton with the democratic congressional
committee, to which he has been appoint
ed. Capt. Miller is working in Speaker
Clarks interests at present.
Several of Capt. Miller's friends urged
him to become a candidate for the ma
tional committee. He refused on the
ground that he can do more work for the
party from his position on the congress
sional committee. In declining. he said:
"As you are probably aware. my hope
is that our nominee for the presidency
will be Champ Clark, but whoever may
be the choice of the convention will have
my loyal and hearty support and my best
effort in every way
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-05
FOUR NEW PEN WOMEN.
Members Elected at Meeting Last
Evening-Busy Month Ahead.

At a meeting last night Of the League Of
American Pen Women four new members
were elected: Mrs. John Fowler Trow,
graduate Of the Woman's Law Glass OF
the University Of New York and presi-
dent of the post parliament Of that city;
Mrs Helen Stowe Hodges. president OF
the New York city Mothers Club: DIR.
Elnora C. Folkmar. lecturer before the
Woman's Clinic of Washington and
author of 1.-The Dictionary of Races" and
Miss Loretta C. Loenstien, illustrator,
Washington. D. c.
An invitation was received and accepted
in behal: Of the league to the reception to
be given March 10 to the Seymour Club
by Mrs. Barbour. principal of the Belmont
Seminary On the third Wednesday OF
the present month DR.. Gates will address
the pen women at the Rochambau apart
ment house on the subject Of Washing
ton Irving and His Friends"
The league will hold its regular business
meeting Monday. April I, at the home OF
Mrs Winnie Ream Hoxie. 18th and Is
streets.
Upon motion the league voted It's sup
port to the women Of the District fedora
gress to make an appropriation for the
relief of incapacitated firemen and police
men whose injuries had been received In
the line Of duty.
The league also Endorsed Mrs. Edith
Kingman Kern, chairman Of the local
Parent-Teachers' Association, in the posi-
ton taken against uniting with the
Mothers Congress or like organizations
Mrs. Catherine T. Clemens Of st. Louis
was elected fraternal delegate to repre-.
sent the league at the Mothers Congress
in that city March 10. Mrs. Kern will
represent the league at the general fed.
Grafton meeting in San Francisco in June
Mrs. Suzie Root Rhodes will be on the
program for an address on Voice Cul.
ture" at the parent-teachers' meeting
Ofcers and state representatives of the
league have been requested to be pre-.
pared to submit their annual reports not
later than April II.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-05
BUYS COUNTRY HOME.
James Parmlee Purchases House fol
100000.

The former country home of Charles ].
Bell, to the east Of his present country
residence on Woodley road, near 31st
street extended, has been purchased by
James Parmlee Of Cleveland. Ohio. In
addition to the house there are twenty
acres of land, extending from Woodley
road to Macomb street east of 31st street.
1t is understood the price paid was $780,
600.
Robert r. futile. manager of the Com
mercial Fire Insurance Company, has
purchased the home of William p LIDS
comb. at 2727 Adams Mill road The
house is Of the colonial type and was re-
Gently built by Mr.. Lpscomb. 1t faces
the drive at the entrance to the Zoologi-
cal Park. The deed, which was RECORDED
yesterday, did not state the considera.
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-05
TURKS BEATEN IN BATTLE.
Driven Back by Italians, Wit
Heavy Loss of Life.

In an engagement between the Italian
and Turkish troops near Derna. Tripoli,
a report of which reached the Italian
embassy here today by cable. the Turks
sustained heavy losses, while the
italians lost $50 men, killed and in
jured.
The Italian troops were attacked near
Fort Lombardia, but repealed every as
saut by the Turks. finally dislodging
them from all of their positions by
'bayonet charges. The battle ragged all
day and when night fell tbe italian
troops were in possessiop all the
positions the Turks had Ss pied