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The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-05-16
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Little Margery sessemss eyes were
more pink than blue as she dabbed
item pe.ulantiy with . very moist
scrap OF cambria and lifted her
email, determined chin with . sudden
accession of pride. Her mind was
made mp: she had shed her last tear
for him. And In order to convince
herself that she meant what she said.
she opened Dwight Ogden's volumin-
Gus letter and read II through 70 the
very end without 50 much AZ the
culver Of an eyelash- Her lips tight
ened as she came TO the Anal para
graph:
Il am sure the day Will come when
you VIII regret your obstinate course
You have vowed a thousand times
that you loved me-not alone with
your lips. but with your eyes-which
is more. know 1t; you know It We
both understand fully that there can
never be any other man or any other
woman. in just the same way. Our
love was a sacred thing. It stands In
a place by itself. high above the
everyday counterfeit that people feed
themselyes-and fool-themselves on.
We've proved 1t, haven't We? I
am saying all this to you IN self
justification; In justice to yourself.
In after years it will be something
to look back upou-as an generation
should my silly conscience begin to
prod me for what I've never, inten-
tionally, done But, Of course, after
your merciless words of Tuesday
night, it would be foolhardy-ridicu-
lous of me-to reopen the subject to
you. | have been given to under
stand And as long as I live / shall
never again annoy you with my feel
ings. l have asked you to. marry
me for the last time"
Margery folded the letter and
placed it calmly in the envelope.
Then she leaned forward in her chair
and coolly laid it on the bed of pink
and gray Goals smoldering in the
CRATE. She watched it in Spartan
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-05-16

silence as the flame licked UP and
gathered it hungrily beneath it's vel
low tongue. When the last bit of
charred paper had sifted to nothing.
ness she arose, poked the Goals with
an elaborate display of uncorcern
and weakly tri1ling a bar from al old
opera, cuietted the room and ran up
stairs to her den. Her lips and her
cheeks were very white as she sat
down before her easel. The unfin.
ished study-a plate of June apples
was before her. She worked absorb
ingly for two solid hours: then with
a sigh she laid down her brushes
and threw back her head to survey
the result. She laughed Historically.
The fruit was perfect IN proportion,
charmingly arranged; the leaves
were absolutely lifelike and exquisite.
But the apples were purple!
Dwight Ogden took up the re-
ceiver with eager fingers All day
he had waited in a fever of hope
and fear to hear Margerys voice.
But blank disappointment met him.
AS before-a dozen times, perhaps
1t was only a call from one Of his
patients, and he found himself wish.
ing savagely that they were all dead
or well.
But the days came and went and
drifted into weeks. and there was no
variation to the story. His disap-
pointment turned into despair. She
had, then. meant what she said-they
could never be more than friends, rust
because they happened to be cousins !,
Well, IL she still persisted In her
mulish course, he could do likewise.
II she was willing to sit passively and
allow the prejudiced views of a ia.
matte to prevail over the deepest feel
ings of her heart, he was quite sure
he could carry out his end Of the bar
gain to the bitter end After the
| things she had said to him, 1t should
be as he had stated In his letter, he
had asked her to reconsider and mar
~ him for the last time.
Thus the time dragged on.
There came a time when young
DR.. Ogden forgot his own identity
for many weary weeks. Stricken
down with pneumonia, he raved In
delirium till the pretty, gentle little
nurse had to wipe her eyes more
than once.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-05-16

self, and went back to the ring afte,
seeing the girl cared for.
He didn't know what she meant. He
had never noticed Mooneye specially
until that night. But then, Puts had
also escaped notice. Standing back
at the side Of the ring, with his mega
phone held in readiness to announces
the acts, Pieba1d Pete faced his des
tiny. and knew he was in love with
Puts.
When anyone became a WORKING
member OF Piebald Pete's show. be
received new name just as IL 1t were
a New Jerusalem citizenship. II was
a token Of comradeiy interest, a pro.
fessional accolade.
Minnie Mooneye had been named
the first day a bunch Of real Indians
struggled into the half-built camp,
She was the last in the procession.
Ihey were not fresh from the In.
west, these red brothers and sisters.
For years they had upheld the pathet.
&c and thrilling traditions OF a vanish.
Ing race, according to the barkers. In
little one-ring western shows. They
danced, fought, whooped, howled and
kept the passing race from becoming
extinct.
Mooneye was half-breed. She car.
RED a couple Of suit cases. and
walked lightly in her heeled boots.
she was q delicate saffron tint. with
dusky, slur2brous eyes, wide, child.
IKE, with tantalizing uplift at the
corners Her dark hair was honnd
ABOUT her head In close braids. As
she passed, a lanky, staring cowboy
threw out her name to her.
Hello there. Mooneye. Stem high 80
so with Yellow Puffs. To ba exact
sne was a lady cowboy. That was
what the female portion OF the andi.
sace called her.
Sne was not tall. neither was sba
lovely. Her eyes were keen ana nner.
~ and usually half closed "a one vho
.aRes 2 sQuint at long distances. C1osa
inspection showed them to be- rather
green Her chin was one NO msn
need have been ashamed Of: Ifkevssa
ner jaw line. Most women do not
are Ios an apparent jaw line. Yellow
runs accentuated hers by a persist.
enuy good-natured outlook ON life vtth
cash OF the aggressive when anv On.
her. o10 oser ON
After she returned to the sbov 49,.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-05-16
The CLAUS
of M00r,eye

.ecssyrssAt II. - AssoAas'd Literary
Pssbaid Pete found out he owned an
Internal agitator the night Minnie
Mooneye shot Yellow Puts through
her wrist
He stood ut one side Of the ring
watching the two 20 through their
act Four oil torches fared In the
darkness Of the tent The faces on
he benches were biarred and notion
less For the instant the whole
place was held In q spell Of silence
waiting for the Indian girl TO DO bel
famous trick. She was shootins
with a revolver. backward over one
shoulder, at a card held by Yellow
PufYs, taking aim from q hand mirror.
The girl did not shrek when the
bullet struck her wrist She looked
at the face OF the other and smiled.
white Tipped.
The band started to play at q warn
ing from Pete's megaphone- Then
he made for the side tent while they
hustled on another act to cover the
accident
I'm sorry. girl" he gasped. huskily.
bending over the shattered wrist
THE cat! She's never missed that
shot"
Mooneye stood near, watching them
with unblinking eyes, brown and soft
as sealskin.
Its all right. Maybe she didn't
mean to. Get a doctor, win you. Pete
I need that wrist"
She drew 1t back quickly. Pete had
stopped and kissed her arm.
Say. you amt got any heart at all.
have your" he demanded.
Puffs looked at the figure Of the
Indian girl just visible In the tent en-
trance.
You're ringing the wrong bell.
Pete" she said slowly. why don't
you take notice OF that little Indian
kid yonder?"
Who? Mooneye? why?"
Don't you known" She smiled ur
in his face. 81 do"
Pete was silent, but bewildered
Therefore he swore vaguely to him
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-05-16
The
Wayfarer

Copyright. 1914 By Associated r1tsrG
Cecily was born for romance. 81
hated anything that smacked OF u
commonplace. Hence when she sa'
Bruce Esmond, for the FIRST time. sh
believed herself madiy In love witt
him
Bruce was an artist with q leaning
toward illustration. He set up his
easel one April day on the edge OF
newly plowed field. and proceeded &c
make q sketch Of Cecily's father.
Mr.. Drake resented not only the
impertinence of having himself put In
a picture-but In being put in one
when he was not dressed In his Sun
day best. So he told Bruce Esmond
to go elsewhere for his inspiration
Then Cecily interfered.
why. father, he paints such lovely
things" she said, lust look at those
horses"
Drake grudgingly admitted that
Remus and Romulus looked well, and
compromised on a sketch In which he
should be left out.
you can put In the field and the
sky and the horses" he stated gen
erously, but not me"
Then he went on blowing and Cecily
and Bruce Esmond proceeded to gel
acquainted
Bruce said the conventional
things-that Cecily was too pretty tc
be buried in the country, that he was
tired of city women with their feath
ers and furbelows, that Cecily rested
him and pleased him-ali the fascinat
ing compliments that men Of his
class use to turn the heads Of the un
sophisticated.
Thus, Cecily believed herself madly
in love with him and If it had not beer
for the Wayfarer she would either
have married Bruce to live unhappily
ever after, or she would not have
married him and would have felt her
self broken-hearted.
The Wayfarer came siouching along
the road in old clothes, with a fishing
creel slung over his shoulder and q
rod in his hand. He did not compli
ment Cecily at all. He simply asked
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-05-16
"What Have You to Say About Its'

"What Have You to Say About It7"
for a glass Of water and sat on the
stone bench and drank 1t. He looked
very tired and Cecily invited him In.
when father comes home wel1 have
supper" she said, "and he's always
glad to have company"
The Wayfarer thanked her and, for
the first time. he smiled.
Cecily liked his smile. It lighted
up his tired face, and seemed to warm
the observer.
Ceciiy sat by him on the stoas
bench and chatted of many things. She
talked NEST Of Bruce Esmond you've
heard Of him, of courses"
yes. He has a promising career
before him"
ooh. I hope So" said Ceciiy. ar
IDENTIFY.
The Wayfarer said nothing.
How long has he been hereS" he
asked, at last.
"a month" said happy Ceci1y, "and
he's going to stay another month. He
wants to get the light Of the May
moen on the apple blossoms"
"Humph!" said the Wsyfarer.
Mr.. Drake was very enthusiastic
about the Wayfarer that night
HE wants to board here through
the fishing season." said the farmer
to Cecily. 81 don't know but We
might as well let him."
'of course" said Cecily. But when
she told Esmond, he ragged.
How can I have any inspiration
with him around? I want only you
Cecily."
But you see father needs the
money" said Cecily, graveiy. There's
the interest on the mortgages to Be
met"
Esmond loked at her keenly. 81
thought your father owned the farm,
he said.
He does. But there's one mortgage
And times are bad and the crops have
failed"
Two weeks later, the Wayfarer, com
Ing up from the stream, stopped be
hind Esmond's easel There are JUS
two things you should try to do" he
said. quietly; you shouldn't try Il
paint sunlight on that silver pool, o.
to make love to girl like Cecily."
Msmond turned an angry face NJ
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-05-16
The Deans Lesson.

Jonathan Swift, the Dean ss
well known to fame. dsar5 -. =
Joke, and constantly inflicted u
his friends and servants son -.
they were kindly enough, ana $3.50
times quite the reverse In -
Lady Gffard," Julia @. Dooss
an amusing example Of tho
kind. -
Once when the desl was
In Ireland he found himself =.
to stay the night at q Wa' -
In the morning, when Dis -
brought him his boots, he ..fa
they had not been cleaned; %
why. -
Il thought. sir, as you were -
TO ride, that they would soOn
again" rss
"Oh!" said his master. -
go and see to the horses. - 20
obeyed, and In the meantime -. -
ordered the landlord not 10 =
any breakfast When the nsI -
turned, his master told nin
the horses round. -
"But, sir" demonstrated ss.s
I have not yet had my r-,,.S -
ooh, that Is no matter, 80 q
dean, cheerfully. I'VE VIII ,sst
our journey, for 1t Is certA,s -
Won were IN have YOUR brean -
would soon be hungry agx "
he took him breakfastless 80 ssf
may suppose that he never e -
lected to clean his master, CO
when on a journey.-fou'
asnion.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-05-16
AZ His Word.

Il was talking with a casual ac-
fuaintance met on a car going home
:he other evening and happened to
remark that did like some touch and
90 about man, when
when what?"
He grabbed my watch and jumped
OF the platform I'm q twinklin1in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-25
D. F. Wilcox.
"P.ays"-Gustav Strindberg.

1t is in time OF sudden mishaD or &C
cident that Chamberlain's Liniment
can be relied upon to take the place
OF the family doctor. who cannot al
ways be found at the moment. Then
It Is that Chamberlain's Liniment is
never found wanting. In cases Of
sprains. cuts. wounds and bruises
Chamberlain's Liniment takes out the
tcreness and drives away the pain.
Sold by all OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
ment)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-25

Robert Grant.
Concrete and Stucco Houses. %.
c. Herring.
Concerning Sa.ly."-W. ]. Hopkins.
Famous Vioiinists Of Today and
Yesterday" III. c. Lahee.
Our Little Town."-C. ]. Lee.
Patriotic Plays and Pageants for
Young People. &C. d. Mackey.
Egyptian Days"-P. S. Marden.
international Geography."-H. r.
Mill.
Erik the Red. "-Oswald Moosmul-
Ter.
THE Wind Before the Dawn Mrs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-25
Rousing Suit Special
at l4.75
ROusing 9.98 Suit Chance

grya ndt
wnee priced esewhe here
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D. H. Munger.
Initiative, Referendum and Recall"
w. B. Munro.
woman and Social Progress. -
Scott Nearing.
Red Pepper Burns" -Mrs. G. L. S.
Richmond.
THE Fourth Generation."-Ja
Ross.
Applied Socialism. John Spargo.
More Craftsman Homes."-Gustav
Stickley.
"Silverwork and Jewelry."-H. VIII
son.
Government by All the People. -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-25

brary and will be ready for circula-
ton tomorrow morning:
Home Nurses Handbook. A.
Aikens.
THE Marshall."-M. r. S. Andrews.
"Other Sheep. Begbie.
The Inner Flame."-C. L. Burn
ham.
Festivals and Plays in Schools"
-Percival Chubb.
Social Life in the Insect World. -
J. II. Fabre.
Lifted Masks."-Susan Glaspell.
Convictions of a Grandfather
The Majors Niece. y. o. Hannay.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-25
Sale of Fine Waists

Offering comprises chifons, messalnes char
neuse silks exquisite lingerie effects in crepe wolfe
nd Persian lawn all copies of highest priced waists
here 1913.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-25

company a few years ago. Mr.. Hen
ming is the owner of considerable sa-
loon property in Rock Island, and was
we'll known in the city. He was ~
years Of age, and the oldest brewer in
Illinois. He is survived by his wi
dow and four sons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-25
C. HENNING DEAD
AT MENDOZA, I'LL.

J. ]. Taxman is in receipt of tele-
gram announcing the death at his home
IN Mendoza, H., this morning OF Chris
tian Henning, founder OF the Hen
ming Brewing company, a business
he disposed of TO the Union Brewing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-25
A Rousing Saturday Event

The changeabe weather of the trouble
for manufacturers of high susaes have been all
they should throughout the manufacturers there
fore overstocked
This SATURDAY EVENT shows what buyer picked upwe
have added these garments to regular lines
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-25

There but way by which live fully up
constantly showing and metropolitan
fashions.
through New York buyer Who seemingly
lets opportunity pick exceptional
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-25
New Library Books

The following books have been re-
ceived at the Rock Island public IL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-25
Saturday Special
Only One Day

Women's regular 40 cent fannelette gowns Of
best quality feeced hannelette with pink and blue
stripes, hubbard style, 35c. Or for S1.00. =,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-25

When you buy this store If you think you haven't
gotten full value for you're not compelled
to keep purchases. Return them at and get
your money back-we always stand back of goods.
In order to make It convenient for charge custo.
who to take advantage Of this rousing
tomorrow will gladly charge all purchases made
your November account. payable December L
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-25
Stunning New Coat
Modes-lS.7S and 24.75

The seasons most advanced styles many new to
local shoppers plain and fancy trimmed, full lengths
in boucles diagonal serges, two-toned cloths. dou'
BILE plaid backs chlnchillas. novelty mixtures
serges broadcoths and genuine sealette pushes, all
sizes and extraordinary values-prced at 1916 and
PATS
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men worst weds wide vale dagons vale chevs two English silk
all
re to e
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-11-14
POLITICAL MOMENTUM.

Has the republican party lost its
POLITICAL momentum? Temporarily we
think it has, otherwise, the present
administration would not have lost
in the recent election. The history of
the republican party of the past has
been one Of progression and its mo-
mentum has been continuous. We
believe the party failed in not recog-
nizing the political momentum of pro
erosion that was moving forward a
mong the people If they had read
the signs Of the times correctly, and
nominated a progressive republican
Iik La Toilette, Cummings or Borah,
there is no question i'm our minds but
what the republican party would have
b1t 4 continued in power. The fact
that they did not respond to the call
of the people was the reason for THEN
defeat. Col. Bryan recognized this
TACT and urged upon his party to no
inmate a man like Woodrow Wilson,
who stood for the progressive ideas
prevalent in the country.
The results are already too we'll
known. The question now arises
can Woodrow Wilson, Col. Bryan and
the rest of the progressive democrats
control their party sufficiently to Ie-
gislate in the interests OF the PEG
pie and against the trusts?
They have a hard task before them
will they prove equal to it, is the
question.
Shrewd political sagacity is absolu-
tely necessary to revive the latent
energy in the Democratic party and
continue the political momentum thai
is SO essential in any political party
that desires to continue successful
in this country. We shall watch de
yelopments with considerable inter
est to see whether the progressives
of the Democratic party Will continue
the said momentum to satisfy the pc
PIE Of this country. These are try
ing times.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-11-14

1t was with keen expectation that
the large company sat down about
the handsomely decorated tables.
That anticipation, strong as it was.
was more than realized. The dinner
gracefully served in four courses,
was first class in every feature, such
as the ladies' of this church know so
well how to serve
Following the banquet the pastor
Rev. c. A. Meiicke, took charge Of
the exercises. and presided in his
own happy and telling manner.
First, each one told the story Of
how he earned his dollar. Some of
the experiences were decidedly inter
esting and many of them provoked
peals Of laughter
Then came varied program of re
citation and music which hadn't one
duh minute in it, and which held the
undiminished interest of everybody
from start to finish
Two talks We're given; one by Rev.
H. B. Johnson, of this city, which
kept his hearers convulsed with Iau-
ghter
The other was both humorous and
serious, and was given by Rev. Ed
gar T. FarrilI of Milwaukee, the new
Field Secretary of the Wisconsin
Christian Endeavor Union. This ad-
dress capped the climax with it's
many happy hits and thrusts, as Well
as by its earnest, ringing appeal to
high and practical Christian living OF
the part of all
Everyone present expressed the
wish that again and soon, Rev. Far
rill might be in their midst.
The dinner was planned and served
and the charming decorations upon
the walls as we'll as the dainty menu
cards We're arranged by the Young
Peoples Society of Christian Endeav
or, one of the most efficient in the
state; and it deserves great credit
for the splendid success it achieved
Tuesday might.
Everybody went home happy and
wishing for another experience like
the one just passed.
Pastor and people are to be con-
graduated ON the spirit of harmony al
upon the unity of purpose prevailing
in the First Moravian church ia Granl
Rapids, Wisconsin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-11-14
PORT EDWARDS.

Mrs. Chas. Ekelund of your city
was the guest of Mrs. F. Noel a
few days this week.
Mrs. VIM. Kruger was very pleas
antly surprised Saturday evening by
a large number of her friends. The
evening was spent in dancing. A
fine lunch was served after which the
guests departed for their homes all
reporting a fine time
Miss Stella Lavigne of your city
was the guest of Mrs. A. Palm and
Mrs. o. Boyer Monday.
Mrs. E. LaVigne and daughter Mary
OF Grand Rapids were guests at the
Fred Padgham home Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. Whittlesey of
Cranmoor were guests at the C. A.
Jasperson home Sunday.
c. Janke returned the past week
from a two weeks stay at Shanagol-
den.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. Welner are happy
IVA VIC eb4u ~ al III Oil o SCulEu pOy DIT
their home Sunday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Krommenaker at
tended the wedding of the formers
sister in Rudolph Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. Padgham and
daughter Delma were Grand Rapids
visitors Saturday evening.
Mrs. F. Noel and daughter Eva
were guests Of Mrs. Chas Ekelund
in your city Saturday.
A furnace is being put in the house
occupied by the T. Timlin family.
Messrs. L. shuh, A. Jackson, R.
Stipes, J. Carrigan, A. Madsen are
up north deer hunting.
Little Elizabeth MacNaughton was
on the sick list a few days the past
week.
Several from here attended the
"Trip Around the World in your
city Thursday and Friday evenings
of last week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-11-14
DRINKING WATER

Every twenty-four hours there
passes out through the pores of your
skin about a quart of wartre This
'insensibIe perspiration" goes on in
the body of every healthy man with
out his knowing it. This evapora-
ton from the skin is necessary in
order that the body may remain at
an even temperature, and able to re-
sist sudden chiIIs, severe cold or
extreme heat. At the same time, a
still greater amount of water is pass
ing out of the body through the lung
and other organs.
Now if you allow the body to part
with all this water without supplying
the loss, every tiny cell in the sys-
tenn is robbed of its opportunity to
grow, and one of the many ailments
due to poor cell growth is bound
sooner or later to develop. Thus,
the Importance of drinking enough
pure water to keep the tissues of
the body supplied. lis at once apparen
Water taken in great quantities
and at long intervals is not so
beneficial to you aus small amounts
taken at frequent intervals, Nor does
the large amount you drink after ex-
ercising or when perspiring in hot
weather repair the loss from 'insen-
sible perspiration, IF or at such times
you only qUench your thirst, which
is a hurried demand Of the drying
cells for nutriment due to the unusual
floss of water
To keep in perfect health and to
prevent the arteries from growing
brittle in middle age, you should drin
two or more glasses of pure, cool wa
ter eyerey morning before eating brea
! fast. Between meals a glass or two
should be taken. Do not wait for
thirst, but try to keep the moisture
of the body at a perfect balance.
Do not drink iced water at any
time. Bad compilations and trouble
some indigestion may often be traced
to its habitual use.