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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-11-13

turned off the lights and drew chair
near her. The room was partly re.
vcaled by an electric arc that swung
at the street corner--its mellowed
beams entered the open window.
Lucy. have something very impor.
tant to say to you"
Her fingers continued to wander
among the keys, making the hymn
barely audible. then letting 1t die
away only to be revived.
Lucy, have never spoken of this
before, but II has seemed to ne for
long time that we have wandered
rather far apart-yes, very far apart.
We sit close together, alone, our hands
could touch, but our souls live in diff.
way?"
She ceased playing abruptly, and
ferent worlds. DO you ever feel that
answered almost I'm whisper. Yes"
Perhaps it is my fault" said Greg.
DRY. although I know that II you had
taken more interest In what interests
me, II you had been true to the Faith
as ] have tried to be"
Il have been true to you," said Mrs.
Gregory.
"Of course-of course-there is no
question of our being true to each
other feel that ! arm not wholly to
blame. Lucy. It has been my fault
and it has been your fault-that 10
how look at It."
There was silence, then she said.
"There seems nothing to be done"
How do you mean? You speak as
II our love were dead and buried"
She rose abruptly, saying, And its
grave unmarked"
"Sit down, Lucy haven't told you
what | came TO tell-you must listen
and try to see It as ! see It, Let US
be reasonable and discuss the future |
in Ain a sensible and matterof fact
way. II you will agree"
81 will not agree to It," she nswcred |
firmly. Let me go, Mr.. Gregory.
there is no need ever to bring up that
subject"
He had risen. and now in blank
he stared at her. repeat
ing, You VIII not agree TO 1t? To |
what? You are unreasonable What
subject have ! brought up?"
1T 10 very true that we have drifted
too far apart to be as we were In the
beginning. But there is still some.
thing left to me, and this something |
shall cling to as long as can mean
to avoid the publicity, the open expos
IRE. the shame of--of-a neglected
wife"
MY God!" whispered Gregory, fall
ing back, then somebody has told you
about Springfeld--it was Franz"
81 don't know what you mean" she
returned. apparently without emotion.
What ! mean is. that | shall nsver
to divorce"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-11-13
Needed Only the BEGINNING.

Anatole France once agreed to write
an essay on Mollere. He repeatedly
broke his promise to his publisher
who finally threatened him with legal
proceedings unless a certain number
OF pages were delivered within a spe
Gifted time. France hurried of to his
lawyer, who was none other than Ray
mond Poincare, now president. NJ
Poincare heard his story and said that
the author would better comply with
the publishers demand Its lmpossi
ble,' said France. But you're a genius
was the reply. Genius is infinite pa
tlence. can't possibly do II in the
time" said France Nevertheless be
gin, replied the advocate. and wei
see" So Poincare dictated the first
sentence. "Moliere is a Partisan" and
added, Go on from there" France
was complacent, perhaps inspired by
the suggestion OF the words. and the
brilliant piece of criticism was easily
done In time
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-11-13
CHAPTER XVIII.
Just Thirty Minutes.

During the week spent by Robert
Clinton in search OF Fran's life.secret.
consciousness OF his absence and Its
cause was like hot iron branding
Gregory's brain. What n hooking IN.
tally, that II should have been Grace
to send Robert on his terrible Grand
IN errand which must result in ruin!
Mrs. Gregory would be pted when
1t became known how she had been de-
ceived; Fran would be pitied because
she was disowned daughter Grace
would be pitled for trusting in the In
tegrity OF her employer-but Gregory
who OF all men needed pity most,
would be utterly despised He did not
think Of himself alone. but OF his works
of charity-they, too. would fall. In his
disgrace, and Walnut Street church
even religion itsclf--would be dis.
credited because Of an exposure that
could avail nothing.
Gregory had been too long proclaim.
ing the living God not to feel Him as
Presence. and in this Presence he
felt shuddering fear that could sug-
gest no relief but Precipitation. Hc as
well as Abbott Ashton had kept him.
self informed of Roberts movements
as far as they were known to Miss
Sapphire, hence the day OF Roberts
return found his thought of atonement
at its most frenzied stage.
AS evening wore on, he made ND his
mind to the fatal step
Before Robert could oppose him,
Gregory would confess. Now that
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-11-13

-. Fran arrives ut Hamilton Grcgorys
nom" In litu"hurg, but NulH Tim absent
Conducting IL" choir at camp meeting.
-" repairs thithrr In search ~ him.
laughs during the service and Is asked tul
leave. Abbott Ashton. superintendent OF
schools. escorts Fran from the tent, lie
t"ll9 her Gregory Ia q wealthy man,
deeply Interested IA charity work, aud
pllIhT OF the church Ashton becomes
greatly interested IN Fran and while tax
ms leave ~ her. holds her hand ana Is
seen by Supphira Clinton. sister o. itpn-
err clinton, Chairman Of the school board
FRAN tells Gregory she wants home
WIN MIN Grace Nuir. Gregory private
E'crrtaTy. takes a violent dislike to iran
and advises her 20 20 away at once
Fran hints at "a twvntysyrAr. secret
ana Gregory In agitation asks Grace 10
l"nvc tho room, Fran relates n" story
~ how Gregory married young glrl ny
Springfield Will" attending college ana
then deserted her. Fran s the child Of
That mufr.ug" Gregory had married ms
present wlt" three years before the d"dih
ot Frhn's mother Frnn takes n liking to
Mr.. Gregory. Gregory explains thHt
Fran lE Tho daughter ~ "a very dear friend
Who Is dead. Fran agrees 10 The story
Mrs Gregory insists on her making her
HON" with them and takes her to her
nr'us. Fran declares tho secretary must
Eu Grace begins uhrgtug tactics In an
,Nnfl TO drive FRAN from the Gregory
home. Abbott while taking @ walk nlon'
~ midnight, finds Fran ON % bridge tell |
ms hor fortune By cards She tells Ah- !
bolt that sh" Is the famous lion tanner, |
lrlu Nonparell She tired uf circus life
uHl sought q home. Grace tolls Of see !
inr Fran come home after midnight with !
man Shn guossus part 81 the story !
ma surprises the rest from Abhuit She |
decides 60 ask Bob Clinton 20 20 To |
Springfield 10 Investigate Iraus STORY. |
Fran culists Abbott IN her battle ngaIust |
Grace. Fran onrra her services TO Greg |
DRY ne secretary during the temporary /
nhs"ncr OF Grace The latter hearing OF |
lrnus purpose returns and interrupts |
touching scene between father and |
daughter Grace trlls Gregory she In |
tends o. marry clinton and guIt hla gpry
ico. fIn declares that o., cannot continue
lois work without her. Carried away by
passion. lo takes hDr IN l!a arms Fran /
walks ,n on them and declares that
tfurn must lolE" the huua. ~ UUco To
or E"rN's CONSERVATION hu harms Of
tUntnu's mission 10 Springfield clinton
returns from Springfield md. az Fran's re-
quest Ashton urgcst him not 10 disclose
,.Nu' Do. has learned
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-11-13

Maria had been naughty at the din.
ner table and her mother had sent
her into the next room to remain un.
III she was sorry for her behavior.
Marie cheerfully complied. Making
no expression of repentance after a
suitable time had elapsed, her mother
called from an adjoining room:
Marie, dear, aren't you sorry?"
No answer, On repetition of the
question, however, Marie replied, with
sweet and patient dignity:
Mamma, please don't ask me any
more I'll tell you when I'm sorry"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-11-13
STILL ONE HOPE REMAINED
Frederlek's Idea Showed That Hs
Gould Shine In Future on Dip
lomatlc Service.

Mrs. Titus carefully locked the Jam
closet, and told her two sons, eight
and ten years Of age, that ahe was
going shopping.
"All right, NOM" came the chorus.
The street door had hardly shut
behind Mrs Titus when the two
youngsters made a concerted rush for
the jam closet. 1t was locked. A
hunt for keys produced half dozen.
Each one was tried patiently. but not
one fitted The lock held, the jam
closet remained inaccessible.
What shame!" said Thomas, the
younger.
WELL" said Frederick, the elder
we can wait until mamma comes
home and ask her for something for
being good boys."-New York Eve
ming Post
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-11-13

"A divorce? Good heavens, Lucy
are you mad? Do you think /. wan
separation because you dlsown tn,
church? What have | ever doue t
make you imagine such an absurdlty?'
She answered gently, Yes. II scent
! misunderstood, But you said yot
wanted me to discuss the future In {
matter-of-fact way, and couldn'
think Of the future az having any Other
matterof-fact solution"
Gregory was holly indignant. Lucy
If that is meant as an insinuatloI
against"
Mrs. Gregory raised her hand com
pellingly DO not speak any name,
she said, looking at him steadily. az
can endure much" she went on, in O
mllder tone, finding him silent; 81
often wonder If many women could en-
dure as silently-but there must never
be name mentioned between u.s."
Her manner was 30 unwontedly
final. that he stood looking at her, not
knowing how to resume the pressing
subject of his past. They were In that
came silent attitude when Grace Noir
came in from the hall
Grace turned up the lights, and then
-"Oh!" 1t was impossible to prevent
an unpleasant compression OF the
mouth at discovering Gregory so near
his wife. Am | in the way? am
looking for company. and heard the
doorbell-please excuse met" she add.
ed. biting of the words.
"Of course you are not In the way"
Gregory returned desperately. Com
pany you say? And you heard the
doorbell-ls Bob Clinton" He grew
white. MY eyes are bad, for some
reason" he muttered, and switched off
the lights again.
How very dark you have It in
herc!" said Grace reprovingly. "Of
course Mr.. Clinton has been shown
the backparlor. where 1t is light I
viii 80 to him there, and leave you
two she paused lrresolutely, but
neither spoke.
Grace had no sooner gone than Greg.
DRY with an effort found his voice.
Lucy, my conscience has tormented
me until It will not let. me rest-about
you, It's right to know something
more about my life than | have ever
told"
Right in there" said the maids
voice. from the hall. and Abbott Ash.
ton and Robert Clinton entered the
lalf.light.
While Robert was greeting Mrs.
gregory with exaggerated pleasure, In
order to escape facing her husband.
Abbott spoke to the other with an odd
tense OF meanness. as II he partook. !
" mere ncarness. of the others COW.
lrdice. 81 wish to speak to you for !
| few minutes, Mr.. Gregory"
Gregory, like an animal brought to
'ay, said, II suppose you've some ex.
use about playing cards with Fran"
More important than playing
ards" Abbott returned.
Gregory fought OF the Inevitable:
II you refer to losing your position
/ the public school"
NO, Clinton has come homo from
and we have a MATER"
IT'S pressing business" spoke I'D
'obert. who all this time had been
skiing Mira Gregory If her mother was
'elI, II Simon Jefferson was no worse,
Fran was hearty, II Grace NoIr was
homeland private business"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-11-13

/ ing but the sticks Think Of her be
lIeving in that jelly pulp, that steel
engraving in n Family Bible! No.
mean to open her eyes, and get her
out OF his spiders web"
! see your point Of view"
You do II you have eyes. Think
OF that perfect angel-but Just say
Grace Nolr and you've called all the
virtues. And her in his housed"
You still believe in angels?" in.
CURED Abbott grayely.
zap; and devils with long sort-of.
curly hair, and pretty womanish faces,
and voices like molassos"
But Fran wants Mrs. Gregory
spared"
Abbott, when think OF Grace Noir
spending one more night under the
roof Of that burrowing mole. that croc-
odile with tears In his eyes and the
rest OF MIN nothing but bone and
gristle-"
bob, IL | assure you that Miss
Noir will never spend another day
under his roof, will you agree to
keep this discovery to yourself?"
You can't make no such assurance.
II she amt put wise to what branch
Of the animal kingdom he twlgs TO,
she'll not leave his roof"
Bob, II she leaves that house In the
morning, for ever. won't you agree to
silence, for Mrs. Gregory's sake-and
because Fran asks it?"
"FranB another angel, bless her
heart! but you can't work It,"
Leave 1t to me, Bob. I'll be guided
by the spur Of the moment"
Il need a bookkcepcr at my store"
Robert said, Illuminating.
u promise YOU that Miss Noir will
soon be open to offers"
See here. Abbott, l can't afford to
lose any chances on this thing. I'm
going to see the feathers rs. mol
don't want Mrs. Gregory TO learn about
II, any more than you or Fran: but
III limit the thing to Grace"
Shed tell Mrs Gregory"
Don't you say anything against
Grace Noir Abbott, for though you are
my friend"
Il say nothing against her; say
only that she's a woman"
Well" Clinton reluctantly agreed
i reckon she is. I'll tell you what |
III do. I'll 90 with you into that |
VOLTS den, and III let you do all the
alking: and If you can manage things
n half an hour-just thirty minutes
~ my watch--sO that Grace loayes |
here tomorrow, I'll leave YOU to steer
hings, and it's mum for keeps. But
m going to be present. though |
ont want TO say one word to that
II he don't crawl out OF his
WOOL far enough to suit the purpose.
a short, II he don't cave, and In half
n hour"
Half an hour will do the business"
aid Abbott stoutly. Gomez"
BE sure to call for Mr.. Gregory by
imself," said Robert, as they walked
Witty back TO the Gregory residence
II Grace comes into the room while
ere talking, or Mrs. Gregory"
III they do" Abbott said quickly.
you are not to utter one word not
ne, about Springheld--you under.
and? It's bargain. and shall hold
Oh to your word OF honor"
For half an hour | won't say n
ord" Clinton declared. unless It's
'me word just drawn out Of nv bo-
I'm by the sight OF that villain. I
ome!"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-11-13

told for fear she'd be injured bg your
cutglass paragon. your religion.stuffed
pillow that calls Itself a man."
Fran afraid? That's Joke! ! tell
you, she's thinking only of Mr.. Greg.
ory."
I'm sorry for Mrs. Gregory" Rob
ert allowed. "but Grace Noir Is more
to me than any other woman on earth
You don't see the point. When think
of girl like Grace Noir living under
,the same roof with that-that-"
"Mr. Gregory" Abbott supplied,
And she so pure. so high. so much
above US. 1t makes me crazy.
And ali the time she's been breathing
the same air, she's thought him a
Moses In the Wilderness. and us moth.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-11-13

IL have no business" Mr. Gregory
exclaimed, in fear, that my wife need
not know"
This Is" cried Robert. Then re.
membering, he struck the keys a re-.
sounding chord.
Mrs. Gregory was about to leave
the room.
NO, NOT exclaimed Mr.. Gregory,
starting to the door to intercept her,
i want you to stay. I'll have no So
crets from you, Lucy | want you to
hear what these gentlemen have TO
say" He glafed at Abbott as II daring
him to speak the words that must de-
stroy his wife's last feeble hold on
her position.
u hope Mrs. Gregory will excuse
u.s. said Abbott. smiling at her as
cheerfully as he could, but she knows
That there are matters OF business
That women don't understand, or care
TO learn. This is something that re.
iates merely to you. Mr. Gregory, and
ourselves"
'Of course ! understand you, Alb.
bott," said Mrs, Gregory gently, "and
Mr.. Gregory Is wrong to insist on nv
interruptlng-women are always in
the way" She smiled, and. slipping
around Gregory, had reached the door,
when she came face to face with
Grace Noir, entering. At sight of her
for Grace did not pause, but went
over to the piano-Mrs. Gregory ap-
parently reconsidered, and stepped to
her husbands side.
so you did come" Grace said, smil.
ing at Robert. Shall we go into the
other room?"
Robert reveled In her beauty, and to
that extent his anger against Gregory
famed higher Pretty soon" he said,
pretty soon. Miss Grace-in Just
twenty minutes" he looked at his
watch, then at Abbott.
Il must tell you, Mr.. Gregory" Alb.
bott began. rapidly, that had Just
thirty minutes to consummate the
matter with you-just half an hour,
when We came here. and ten minutes
are already gone. Only twenty min
utes are left"
What do you mean by your twenty
minutes being left?" Gregory blus-
tered.
Abbott spoke carefully, at the same
time drawing a little farther away
from the man he despised: Bob has
been to Springeld about that matter,
you understand"
NO, don't" cried Gregory. "Or II
do-tell It out-all OF It."
HE has been to Springfield" Alb |
Jott went on, "and he got on the in.
Tide OF the business. and the interests
ire determined that-that they will
'etaliate on you for your successes in
he past, and at the same time be a
lelp to Bob"
Il don't understand" Gregory gasped
,laukly.
Me neither" muttered Robert
It's very simple" Abbott main.
aimed. THE Springfield interests
iant to give you a blow, and give Bob
helping hand Therefore. you are
D transfer your secretary to his store,
here q bookkeepeT is needed"
"Oh, indeed" interposed Grace Noir
lily. 81 am mere pawn, presume,
be sent where | ain wanted. But
'ould like to ask Mr. Clinton IL he
'und out anything about Fran, while
@ was In Springfsld?"
Fran is all she Claims to be-" Fob
TT declared bluntly.
no BE CoNTINUED)
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-11-13

opening Of the sustachian tubes.
These tubes communicate between the
ear and the back of the throat. IL
they are congested. which happens
when you have a bad cold in the head.
people complain Of deafness.
II you feel inclined to yawn, then,
do SO. 1t is Natures way OF cleaning
out your lungs and air PASSAGES.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-11-13

Lady Of the House Ito persistent
peddler)-Tf you don't go away imme-
diately, shall whistle for the dog.
Peddler (calmly)-Then let me sell
you n whistle, mum.--Lipplncott's
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-11-13
Disiliusionment.

Tho New Bride (absent-mIndedIy)-
Happy, dearest It's the happiest
honeymoon I've ever spent!-London
Opinion.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1913-07-18
Newcastle

(Received too late for last issue.)
The people of Newcastle and
Pinto celebrated the 4th at the
hotel. The hotel was beautifully
decorated in the national colors.
j. Heber Whitesides is build
ing a new residence on his farm.
Miss Maria Plat went to
Salt Lake to attend the N. e. A.
J. l.. Sevy and J. x. Gardner
are in Salt Lake on business.
Miss Cassie Forsyth, after
spending the 4th here. has re-
turned OF her home in Pinto.
Heber Sevy is here on the
Sevy ranch for 10 days.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1913-07-18

Randall l.. Jones and family left
the first of the week for Kanab
where Mr.. Jones goes to look af-
ter business affairs. He has
drawn plans for a dwelling and
a store building on both of which
work is to be begun Immediately.
Mrs. Jones will visit with her
mother during their stay. A
fishing trip or two are among
the events scheduled. They ex-
pect to be absent about two
weeks.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1913-07-18

If your wagon has stood out in
the sunshine and rain until the
tires need resetting and the wood
work a general overhauling,
bring it to me at George Urie's
old stand and / will make it look
like new wagon. will give il
a coat of hot oil which preserves
the wood. Henry Pietsch.
ADVERTISEMENT
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1913-07-18
Notice..

The annual meeting of the
stockholders of the Cedar Sheep
Assn. will be held in the COM
pany's store, at $3.50 p. M, July
18th, 1913, for the purpose Of
hearing the annual report, the
election of officers and any other
business that may properl y
come before said meeting.
By order of the Board.
M. d. HIGBEE,
Secy.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1913-07-18
CREAM OF THE NEWS FROM OTHER PLACES
Leading News Items OF Other Important Towns
by The Records Staff of Hustlng Correspondents

Mrs. M. S. Rogerson of Enoch
accompanied her husband to
Grand Canyon the first of the
week on pleasure trip. Mr..
Rogerson is employed in the gov
eminent forestry department and
is stationed near the canyon.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1913-07-18
BuCkhOrn.

The heat nowadays is almost
unbearable. A rain would be
good now.
The Fourth was celebrated
with a good program and sports
for the little ones. All the young
folks went to Paragonah for the
dance at night.
Mrs. u. V. Limb presented her
husband with a ten pound boy
on the 9th inst.
Mr.. Nephi Edwards and Mr..
Clifford Rails are over to Adams
vile working on the reservoir.
Miss Jennie Hutchings is here
visiting relatives and friends.
Mr.. u. V. Limb was in Beaver
on business a few days last week.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1913-07-18
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

FARM IMPLEMENTS. For
sale, sheep wagon, a 12-foot
hay rake. Assertion U-bar har-
row, forge, one anvil, all in
good condition. Can be seen
at Conrad Hunters.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1913-07-18
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

To parties wishing to pay hay
in lieu of cash, on account, |
will allow the market price for
good first-cutting hay. free from
fox tail.
30 &c. HAtGHT.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1913-07-18
Excursion July 24th

One fare rates between all
Utah stations on Salt Lake Route.
Tickets on sale July 23rd and oath.
Return limit July 25th. Ask for
tickets via Salt Lake Route.
Advertisement .
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1913-07-18
Pioneer Day

Excursion rates between all
Utah stations on Salt Lake Route.
One fare for the round trip.
Tickets on sale July 23rd and oath.
Return limit July 25. Ask for
tickets via Salt Lake Route.
(Advertisement.)
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1913-07-18

Tickets will be limited to Sep
TENDER goth. and excurs ion
train will leave Salt Lake City
1:45 p. m. August 9Th. For
further particulars write d. E.
Burley. General Passenger
Agent, o. S. l.. r. R. Co., Salt
Lake City, Utah. Adv. 33.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1913-07-18
CANADA EXCURSIONS
August 5th.

From Salt Lake City, via Ore
gon Short Line Railroad. Fol-
lowing low trip rate will apply
to points mentioned:
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1913-07-18

GOOD PASTURE-P asture
under fence Is months; grass
and alfalfa; flowing well; $3.50
a month per head. Thos. Car
lett.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1913-07-18

Before gong to bed take DIR. Miles
Laxative Tablet You win feel better
IN the morning. advertisement
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1913-07-18

FOR SALE CHEAP-One two
seated white top buggy, and one
set of buggy harness. S. j. Fos-
ter.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1913-07-18

(Advertisement.)
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-05-07
DOING GOOD WORK.

City Physician A. l.. Peters and San
tary Onl2cr Schultz are doing some
very effective work in cleaning up the
city. They are paying personal visits
10 back yards, alleys and other places
needing attention and in most places
the people have been ready and will
ing 10 comply with any suggestion 30
keep the city cleaner. In some IN.
stances they have not had the co.opr.
ration OF the citizens. These officials
should have the support OF every cti-
zen in the impartial discharge of their
duty as the health Of the community
depends very largely upon the c'icani.
ness OF the town. Dr.. Peters is an cA.
ucricnccd physician and if he contin.
ucs the good work he has so well
started he will prove a valuable uni.
cial.