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The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1913-02-13
Local and Personal
happenings Of Interest

all men may be equal, but wo-
men are superior-so says a suf-
fragette.
uoh sellSit for less.-51tf. ad-
vertisement.
u H. Sans of Wauchula, spent
Saturday and Sunday very pleas
antly in this city.
Miss Addie Lawrence of Nash
vile, Is the attractive guest of Mr..
and Mrs. H. L. Dotson in Solana.
ohe will spend several weeks here.
Suits for small boys, nobby
styles at R. g. Blount & Co. If
advertisement.
Ihe Fortnightly club was pleas
antly entertained by Mrs. A. p.
Jordan last Thursday afternoon.
A feature of the occasion was the
representation of historical char
caters born in the month Of Feb
ruary.
Miss May Huffman, who has
charge of the school at Mccall,
spent Saturday and Sunday with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. S. l.
Huffman, in this city.
Nice line of boys knee pant
suits just received at r. G. Blount
e Co. If advertisement.
Rev. G. w. Crooke and Prof.
A. M. Thatcher, who are engaged
in temperance work in this state
under the auspices of the Anti-Sa-
loon League, lectured before and
entertained with songs and sterop-
tican pictures an appreciative
audience in the local Presbyterian
church on last Friday evening.
See those elegant new style
suits at R. C. Blount & Co. If
advertisement
Two interesting games of bas-
ket ball were played here Satur-
day afternoon. One between the
girls of the Arcadia high school
and the girls of the Punta Gorda
high school; the other between the
boys teams of the two schools
mentioned. Punta Gorda lost to
Arcadia in one game II to II and
| in the other IA to II.
The Punta Gorda friends of DR..
P. H. VanVleck of Sturgis Mich,
regret to know that the Doctors
condition of health is such that he
cannot come down this winter.
He is afflicted with a nervous
trouble that has caused the loss OF
the use of his lower limbs, but it
is thought that in is only
temporary. The DOCTOR with
his wife, has been coming to
Punra Gorda for several winters,
and it is hoped that they will find
it possible to come down again
next winter.
Just received, 1918 samples OF
Alfred Peat's and Kayser and All
man wall wall papers, Santos and
and Lin-o-WalI. Estimates fur
nished on paper-hanging, decorat-
mo-, etc.-Punta Gorda. Hard
.e o1yortisemant
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1913-02-13

Everything happens here at
once, and it's rather embarrassing.
Last Friday night, for example,
there was a social function, a meet
ing of the board Of trade, a relig-
ious lecture in the Dixie theatre,
an illustrated temperance lecture
in the Presbyterian church, and an
alleged carnival or street fair.
How on earth can fellow attend
SO many things, all occurring at,
on and during the same hours?
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walt OF perhaps half an hour, the house.
with its mysterious inmates, seemed 10
nave re!apsed into the gloom and silence of
emptiness or death
When he had cautiously ma his way
close TO the house he soon found that all
me WINDOWS with one exception. were
hrmly shattered. The exception he
judged. by the high sill and narrow panes.
TO give from a buffers pantry.
Drawing himself up, il vas the work OF
n moment only to force back the catch
with his knife; and. gently pushing up the
sash-bars. he crawled through into a room
which proved his conjecture correct.
Once inside he stood perfectly stin liz.
tening eagerly for any sounds that would
show he had betrayed his presence. ALL
however, was quiet he could hear nothing
but his own sharp breathing; SO, with
hands outstretched. ne cautiously CROPPED
his way through the darkness until he
reached the door
Softly he turned the knob, then pulled
the door toward him just sufficiently to-
allow Of his seeing througA the opening.
Ihe door opened out OF rather sparsely
furnished square hall that gave the i'm
preston OF LONELINESS and culture but it
was the room Immediately opposite the
buffers pantry that engaged his whole at
tention
Through the partly opened door Of this
room he recognized, seated at a table. the
Two men who had brought the girl in the
car, together with Two women. and tho
heads OF the four were craned forward in
earnest conversation.
Thirty thousand pounds Is the price
I've asked for her." the short. thick-set
man VAS saying
This Information was hardly to the Ike
Ing o! the rest OF the company. for II was
received with 10" murmurugs OF distinct
disapproval.
Il know! know" exclaimed the man
!Titabiy. "lngrams good for many times
NAT amount, OF course; but you must re-
member that he can lay his hands ON
thirty thou. In few hours. whereas
double Or treble the sum you'd take him
IL matters OF this Kind are particularly
dantcrous." Tho mans language and
manner betrayed education.
ana If hc won't pay?" questioned one
OF the women
Then she dies" came tho quick de-
cisivc reply
Murders an ugly business to get mixed
easily IN mis- scat.
smile Of plying contempt fitted
across the others face.
TX nihio n!hiI nt,'" ne quoted warn.
!nsly "wh!ch you VIII appreciate better
II tell you IL means you cant have every.
thing for nothing People want the spon
without the risk bu, where Is the risk In
this case? TWO weights tied 10 her feet,
then she Is Slid gently through one Of tho
back windows VOLTA! The lake is far too
deep TO tell tales
But there must be no dally!ng. no heat.
taton," he added. dropping his tone q,
hantcring cynic!sin for one o! ruthless
authority. "Nor any sentimental drive!
about mercy. Mercy" The word brought
passionate flush TO his face
10 you think 40 asked glar.nz
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HE rain-sodden clouds that had been
gathering in the western sky now
came sweeping forward on the wings
OF rising WIND. and the dull gray msts.
nrliung like phantoms over the moors and
curling up the hills. We're hut the silent
harbingers OF the disappointing storm.
Norman Martin reeled IN his line, and,
quickly gathering together his tackle hur.
ried 10 the friendly shelter OF low. moss.
grown wall
He was a rising young barrlster to
whom a wealthy client had given permits.
sion to fish this lone tarn high up in a
bowllike hollow in the Melton Hills: but
though these Waters We're ieputcd 10 hold
PIKE more gigantic even rAan those men.
toned by P!iny. Martin had creeied only
sQile 1uni% lneMoers OF the Noracious
Es6cidae.IaHfity.
lighting his pipe. he settled down to
watch Nature in one OF her widest moods
rehearse a scene OF passion IL this noun.
tain solitude.
Awesome and grand though the spectacle
was, lie presently found his attention wan.
cering TO subject Of human interest
nov could one account tor the morbid
Iahcy CT the man who haG recently ten.
sAted the crearylooking house he saw be.
lore MIN the one and only human dwell.
;Ls' 50 far as Aa knew. il these lonely
haunis OF The grouse?
IL was built on q wall OF &C that rose
sheer from the waters OF the lake. and
thus II was that IL gained its ualne-The
House ON the Rock
No lights were Visible az any OF the win.
COWS al was gloomy and lOrlUrn; Il had
the aspect oil some forgotten relic Of the
past, as yet undiscovered py rowing tours,
CT aruquary
Marin watched the weather-worn walls
cimM!ug into hazy outline in he Fast.
waning light, and, even after darkness mad
fallen. he st!ii could picture it In his minds
eye, grim and defiant, standing cu;.i-
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window. sudden thrush OF cold fresh
air drove back the thick smoke that was
rapidly filling the room.
Some thirty feet below seethed the tur.
gid waters Of the mountain lake, dashed
to impotent fury by the storm. Here. at
least. was a means Of escaping the hor'
rors of fire.
Martin caught sight OF the stout rope
that had been used to bind Doris. Quickly
ne secured one end to the foot OF the bed.
post and. after throwing the loose coil
out OF the window. exclaimed:
This is our only chance. We must take
the risk and leave the issue-to Cod You
won't be frightened. will you. Doris?"
NO. not very" she whispered. muster
ing up brave little smile.
Martin climbed through the window.
and standing up on the sill. helped her to
his side
May say good-bye?" he asked. tight
,ning his arm round her "In case we
in case there should be no tomorrow"
There was the sheen OF tears in her
eyes when she said:
And. with the impulse that comes to
women in moments of stress. she pressed
her sweet young lips to his.
Holding her with one hand and the
rope with the other. Martin adventured
the difficult and perilous descent to the
waters below Blinded by the rain and
buffeted by the wind. which more than
once dashed him violently against the
end of the rope and steadied himself with
his feet on tho smooth surface Of the rock.
Then he sprang out into the inky black
ness OF the night with Doris casped
tightly to his bosom.
For brief second the wind screamed
and howled round their enlaced bodies:
then the waters opened and closed. and
they sank down, down into the unsounded
depths Of the mountain lake
When at last they rose again to the sur
f,oa ftp'c 1,,np oil fD hrrc
on his arm.
Buffeted and blinded by the angry
waters, he struck out iercely. Just man
aging to keep aioat above the waves.
which the wind dashed to an astonishing
hugeness.
Gamely he fought against Overwhelming
odds, fighting as only men fight when the
issue Is life or death.
The strain began to wear down even his
great strength and, as vitality ebbed.
numbness crept into its place.
Why not end It ALL give up the CHASTITY
duel, pass quietly down into the depths of
the lake and let the element that in life
had given him his greatest pleasure af.
ford him, in recompense or revenge. its
secret sepulchre
So strong was the temptation. 80 seduc.
tive the wooing, that he was about to
yield Then he remembered that it would
his own and 1t was this trust, this great
responsibility, assumed of his own free
will, that called to him IN his lethargy
and awoke him to frenzied effort.
His energies seemed to rush back and
20 become almost superhuman. With a
mighty burst he struck out; great wave
tossed him up. then flung him and his
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sprang up from the bedside and faced the
man.
The chauffeur stood for a moment spell
bound: but. quickly recovering himself.
rushed at Martin with an OATH his great
first cleaving the air with the force OF
battering-ram
Martin. practical exponent Of the fstic
art. then slipped smartly In. landing left
and right heavily on the jaw
This warm retort staggered the man.
and combined with the effects of the
drink he had imbibed. so blinded him with
fury that he threw away his chance Of
even holding his own against so calm and
astute an opponent
Thereupon commotion was heard be-
low. and Martin realized the danger OF his
position. He also felt that If he wished
TO save Doris Ingram. now was the time.
when one formidable foe was hors de com
bat, and others taken by surprise.
Motionng the girl to keep quiet he
and. glancing over the balustrade. saw the
short thick-set man Fastening upstairs
with an oil lamp In one hand and a heavy
service revolver in the other.
The two women stood in the hall
anxiously awaiting developments
Martin hid in the thick folds Of plush
curtain drawn across large bow window,
and. whilst watching the man draw nearer,
he saw he had to deal with desperate
character. one who would not stick at
murder.
Martin waited until he got level, then,
springing out succeeded In wrenching the
revolver out Of the mans hand. following
up this success with fierce uppercut to
the point OF the jaw.
The man spun round. crashed into the
banistcrs. and toppled over, to fall with a
sickcning thud into tho hall below.
In falling. the lamp fell out OF his hand.
and now from the broken oil vessel there
poured stream Of liquid fire.
II took scarcely n moment for the en-
tire hall to be ablazc and. in the lurld
light. Martin saw the two women huddled
together, too much frightened to stir.
He rushed back into the bedroom and
found Doris quietly waiting She looked
very pale, but there was no fear in the
steady eyes with which she greeted his.
I'm afraid we're done fort" he gasped.
staring at her heplessly. his cool compos-
urc for the moment having deserted him.
She came at once close to him, and.
putting her hands on his shoulders forced
him to look at her. and her eyes spoke
with more eloquence than any words the
dccp-fet gratitude Of her heart
at Is you I am sorry for. not for my.
self" she said, very gently Your life is
thrown away, and you had nothing at
stake might have lost something dearer
to me than life but for you"
Her simple words called back both hope
md strength to Martin. For few mo-
mcnts she allowed her cool hands to rest
In his
"Pve your gratitude. and that's enough
for me-" he replied huskily.
The whole grace Of her nature seemed
to light up her face, and in it's radiance
the blackncss OF their impending fate was
lost and wcllnigh forgotten.
Then Martin turned and flung open the
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Hereby round at his associates that the
death OF his daughter would make his life
such hell 10 him as mine was during
those ten years at Portland which owed
to his mercy? BAH I've good mind to
take the money and her life as we'll"
Martin as it happened. was on intimate
terms with the judge, but had met his
daughter once only; and though it was
some time ago, ne remembered her name,
which was Doris.
"Sh-h-h!"
The sibilant warning sound was uttered
by one OF the women. and Martins heart
bounded within him. fearing discovery.
He breathed more freely moment later
when he heard the same woman say:
Keep quiet; she's coming round"
Get her upstairs at once. before she
sees any OF u.s." whispered the short. thick
set man.
In few moments the two men came out
Of the room, carrying the girl between
them; one woman led the way bearing in
her hand lighted lamp, and the other
followed. carrying a length of stout cord.
When they reached the landing Martin
stepped out into the hall and watched them
carry their fair burden to one OF the back
bedrooms; and he instinctively shuddered.
thinking of the ominous words he had
heard spoken with reference to the silent
grave within the waters OF the lake.
lie slipped back into the darkness OF
the pantry to await some lucky chance or
inspiration that would help him to solve
the problem OF effccting her escape.
The four returned 10 the room opposite.
the door closed and from time to time
came the rattle and chink OF glasses.
Martin waited for a good while. but,
nothing occurring to give him his cue he
decided to try TO get Doris out OF the house
by the same simple means that had en-
ablcd him 10 enter it himself.
After removing his heavy boots. he eau
tously mounted the stairs and went
n
prisoner.
The door was not locked The prison.
er's security had been effected by other
means.
Martin CROPPED his way to the bed and
gently touched the girls face.
Can you hear me-" he whispered. "Pm
q friend. I'm going to help you"
Who are you?" Her voice was trcmu
lous and frightened.
Sly namo Is Martin--Norman Martin.
! know your father we'll"
She made no reply but lay very STILL
whilst Martin. with dcft fingers. quickly
united the cords that bound her.
Don't be afraid. littlo woman: just
trust TO me"
lie was helping her to rise when he felt
her hand close over his tightly There
was tho sound of heavy football ascend.
lug the stairs.
Martin threw the cords loosely round
her again. and. dropping To his knees on
the far side ot tho bed. held himself ready
10 give play to his great physical strength.
4 l!gnt Gickcrcd In the darkness. then
into the room came the chauffeur.
In pla chg tho candlcstick on a chest OF
draWcrB the Rlimmcr!ng rays showed to
the foil the hiGcoug coarBcncsa of his face,
now nughcd With drink Martin instantly
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made OF the same fabric as the costume bu,
others are made Of contrasting fabrics These
wraps are really necessary when the bathing
gown is such one as Is worn by the bewttch.
Ing young woman in this group who is wearing
q one.pece costume with grace and noncha
This costume is merely black jersey
her wrap robe Is OF cherry red and white
striped ratine and her cap is red rubber
charmingly pleated and very becoming.
Al Ostend more time Is spent in reclining In
the comfortable beach chairs than bathing Tea
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the same extreme tendencies. and think the
best name for those am sending you this week
Is the "No-Limit' costume" Do you not agree
with me?
The odd thing about the present costumes,
with their lack Of skirts Is that the less mate
rial there Is the more they cost. II is new
case Of the high cost Of low dressing. There Is
no limit to the scantiness Of the costume nor
to the cost OF IT,
On the foreign beaches a wrap OF some kind
Is as much part of the feminine costume az
are the Knockers. Some OF these wraps are
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precious burden on the shingly beach OF
the lake.
His breath came in great sobs. his right
arm hung limp and useless at his SIDE;
but in spite OF his exhaustion. he man
aged to scramble TO his knees and. pill
lowing Doris's wet body close to his own.
stared up into the cold. pitiless night
A strange peace took possession OF him:
he had been face TO face with tho DREADED
Atropos. but she had shaken her head and
motioned him back 10 the path OF life.
When he saw the rent in nights black
veil caused by the fierce flames executing
their devil-dance around the crumpilns
pile that a very little while ago had been
the House on the Rock. he was over
whelmed with pity and compassion for
those who had perished and he prayed
that God had had mercy upon them dur
ing their last moments In this life.
Martin saw the glimmer OF lanterns. felt
himself raised by strong arm. and was
dmly aware of q small crowd of eager.
kind faces surrounding him.
From what seemed Unreasonable
distance came voice which asked:
WHO be you. mister?"
Sound and vision seemed drifting away.
With an effort Martin murmured:
Fetch Lord Ingram his
daughter"
His head fell back. and upon him there
closed in the blackness OF Erebus.
Martins convalescence lasted more
than a month at Ellington Manor. Lord
Migrants magnificent home.
What halcyon days they were! Days OF
stainless happiness and delight! For,
whilst Martin and Doris had wandered
idly in the garden, love had been busy
weaving silken threads around and be-
tween their hearts
why. how solemn you ook!" e1-
claimed Doris. coming upon him un-
awares.
Il hope you've had no bad news?" she
went on.
NO" replied Martin, shaking his head:
ats not bad news. In a sense. but--well.
i must return to town either tomorrow or
tho day after I'm briefed for big case
next month"
I'm glad, Of course. and yet I'm
sorry"
do you mean that really-that youn
eagerly.
Why, OF course. We've been such good
friends, haven't WEI"
Friends! All. yes! suppose we
have"
do you remember that night when We
said-good-bye?"
thrill-was It Of pleasure or painf-.
passed over her. and. with little tremu.
ious movement she clasped her hands to-
gether.
You remember said: Goodbye :,
in case there should be no tomorrow and
for me there will be no tomorrow. no
future. unless you are with me to share
1t. Darling, you have surely guessed the
words that have trembled on my lips so
often during these last few days. i love
you want you for my Wife"
Doris lifted her eyes, now Drumming
with shy gladness, and Martin, reading
their message, gathered her into his arms.
and they passed through into the ran,
turous kingdom OF love confessed,
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BY Lady Duff-Gordon ("Lucile")

" HAVE Just returned from tour Of the
IN French and Viennese watering places,
IA and therefore I ,am able to send you some
word pictures and some photographs OF
the very newest bathing costumes and wraps !
while touring.
You never see such costumes on the beaches
Of America, because you in the United States
are moro purltanical In your costuming, even
this year, when the "No-Limit" costume has In.
vaded every other country. Having accepted
the split skirt and other extreme fashions It is
patural that the bathing costume should have
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dred dollars, Just for the suit without the
knickers! Everything was extra. and when the
wrap. satin sandals bonnet silk tights and per.
asol were added the whole outfit cost two hun.
dred dollars! And It only bathing suit!
l send you q picture OF this costume.
The white satin costume shown here with the
point lace bodice represents one hundred dol
lars just you II here The little Bull
garian costume. marvellous color scheme In
blues. green's and reds, represents one hundred
and fifty dollars. Verify. there Is no limit to
the extraVagances Of the mode
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One Hundred Dollar Costume Of
White Satin. Showing the
New Laced Sandals.

is served in different little pavil.
Ions. too. and naturally the mon.
DANES who frequent these beaches
devote much time and thought to
what they shall wear
Satin Is, OF course, the greatest
favorite. saw one plain little
satin costume that cost one hun.
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ADY DUFFGORDON. the famous Iucae" Of London
most creator OF fashions in the world writes each week the fashion
article tor this al that and
for wel-dre,ed women
Lady DufCordons Pans establishment, brings touch
with tina, Of fashion.
49, Lady Duff ordon American establishment No. 81 and SO
West Fity-sevenh New York
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-29
Continued from Yesterday

TT is delightful to talk with you,
Abingdon. Your monosyllables help
the narrative along. Sir Philip married
the widow. She brought him a son,
aged 3. There were no children born
of my uncle's marriage"
"Ohr'
When poverty overlook my dear
one she SO far obliterated a cruel
| memory as to appeal. not once, but
many times, to the human coleopterus
of Exmoor, but she was invariably
frozen off, either by Lady Louisa Nor
land or by Messrs. Sharpe g. Smith"
Did they admit this?'
by no means. I am telling you the
facts. am still on top of the Pyre-
nees."
"Then how did you ascertain the
facts?"
II have in my possession ever since
my mothers death the letters they
wrote to her. They were fresh In my
the Clerkenwell police court. That Is
why the name of Philip Morland was
glib on my tongue"
$50 / have only heard historical
events--events prior to the last 10
years2r
Exactly. My uncle is now so
years of age Lady Louisa Morland's q
son Is "a. Her 1adyship's whole aim
In life has been to secure him as the
baronet's heir. The title. of course, he
can not obtain. But, most unfortu-
nately, he has no penchant for bee
ties. Indeed, Lady Louisa's researches
have long since diminished in ardor.
Her sons interests are divided be-
tween the Sports club and the cory
phees of the latest musical comedy
moths are more in his line apparently.