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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1913-02-07
High School Ques-
ton On Again
Meeting Monday Night at
Which Plans Will Be
Formulated.
Tuesdays Timesett

Tuesdays Timesett
The School Board held thel
regular monthly meeting Monda,
night in the office of City Superin-
iendent J. F. Hughes. After the
routine business was transacted an
It was announced that w. E.
Royiter, W. o. DAVIS and c. P,
Swank would be lie members Of
school board who would attend he
meehrp of the schv. b"a'ds -
southeastern Kansas at Pars"rs
Thursday anu Ftlday, Superinten
dent Hughes gave his report of the
meeting of the school superinten-
dents at Emporia which ne attended
hast week. He said that he had
visited several schools with the
view of obtaining new ideas which
might be beneficial to the Chsnute
schools. After this business had
Seen safely put out OF the way, the
old, old, question of high SC ~
was brought up and discussed with
rs much animation ash has been at
nearly every meeting of the board
for years, II would seem thai me
discussion of plans for a new nigh
school have been carefully gou-
over nearly cvery SIX months brt
sha; SO far something has always
gone wrong with the plans ann .ne
aave failed to mature in the shape |
of the necessary bonds.
More than one style of high |
school was put under discussl-n !
last night. On account Of the |
west ADJ east side of the town, it
vas thought that 1t would be cgber
than god plan to look int he
ma ter or a nigh school Of Two
buildings, one to be OH the cas-, and |
the other on the west side Of town,
ana each will have part of the
grades, in, Them, for Instance one
buifGing- might hsye the seventh,
eighth &rd nineth grades and the
other Il : tenth, eleventh and
tweif h. However, no plans were
formulated for any proposition but
che meeting adjourned with next
Monday night set fer the next
meeting OF the schoo. board.
Ghanur has long since needed a
new nigh school building. This
is question that no one denies,
but 1t is also almost as badly IN
need of ward schools as we'll. fo' m
She Second wand three annexes are (
needed to take care OF the pupils,
an equal number of annexes are
required in the Third ward and in
Che Fourth ward three annexes and
Che basement Of the Cross building
are required to take care of the
pupils for whom, there arc nc adc-
quate buildings. The plan of the
board of education will probably
embrace solution of the ward
problem as well as that of a high
school. Several plans will have
been thought out and be ready for
discussion by the date of the next
meeting.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1913-02-07
ANXIOUS FOR PAVINS

W. F. Sans, commissioner OF Fin
ance is getting anxious for the reso-
luton for the paving of West Third
street to get underway. The matter
has been held up for some time,
partly because that work could not
be commended on 1t for several weeks
yet anyway, and partly because the
petition calls for street not to ex-
coed thlrty-six feet in width. This
is much wider than the ordinary run
OF streets and will cost a much
greater sum Of money to pave than
the ordinary twenty four foot which
is usually used for resident streets.
Sans is planning on the subway
that some time he believes will have
to be put across the Third Street
Santa Fe crossing. Johnson pointed
out to him the fact that even Kansas
City streets were being built but
twenty and twenty-fOur feet wide
these days. Lapham voiced the opin-
ion that streets unnecessarily wide
were an economic extravaganza and
loss. The matter was dropped but
Sans held to his opinion and the
other Commissioners did like wise.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1913-02-07

Get ready for spring now by
having your wagons and autos
painted and repaired.-A. P. Evans,
II South Grant.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1913-02-07

j. L. Taylor, manager of the Home
Investment company has been on the
sick list for several day, and unable
to be at his Office.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1913-02-07

Bennie WitJenburg and Arthur
Brigham were down from lola Tues
day night for the band show.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1913-02-07

Sue Smith has returned to Emporla
after visiting her sister, Mrs. Guy
Truitt for a few days.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1913-02-07

Miss Eva Hawley went to Glrard
Tuesday afternoon to visit friends for
several days,
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1913-02-07

Mrs. Emma McCown of Wann,
Oklahoma Is here for a visit with her
aunt Mrs. Wheeler of HOG North
Garfield,
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1913-02-07

Mrs. j. w. Show returned to Girard
Tuesday after visiting in Chanute
with her daughters, Mrs. Sam Nc.
Allister, Mrs. Robert Hurst and Mrs.
Robert Donaldson.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1913-02-07
Time

Is sometimes matter of great
Importance. A watch that doesn't
tell the correct time is Just as bad as
no watch at all. Ifyour watch shows
an INCLINATION to be eccentricor un-
steady In Its habits, bring it to US and
we will put 1t In shape at very rea-
sonable cost.
Q. e. CONKL1N. the Jeweler
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1913-02-07

Fred Dannelly and family left Tues
day for Newton where they will make
their home.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1913-02-07

Miss Hazel Beshears of lola visited
friends in Chanute Sunday night.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1913-02-07

Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Wet
eel, 915 South Ashby Tuesday an
eight and a half pound girl.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1913-02-07

William Mccormick was a Pitts.
burg passenger Tuesday.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1913-02-07

Miss Pearl Mcdonald is visiting
her sister Mrs. G. E Pendarvis in
Erie.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1913-02-07

Mrs. T. M. Brown OF 2l3 North
Grant is convalescing after a very
severe illness.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1913-02-07

r. G. Henderson OF Erie was in
Chanute Tuesday on business.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1913-02-07
PROFESSIONALS

s. STEELE,
PHYSICIAN Il SURG EON,
ONCE Rooms, ConkliE Building.
Calls answered day or night.
Omce phone l57. Res. phone 500
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1913-02-07

]. L. Skaggs Of Fredonia was here
on business Tuesday,
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1913-02-07

JAS. e. sHEwMAKER, Dentist,
Over People Home state Bank
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-11-12
HISTORIC SPOT IS UNMARKED
House, in Philadelphia, Known.
but That is All.

Excepting for a few months, Wash
ington lived in Philadelphia during
his entire administrations as presi-
dent of the United States. and John
Adams did likewise during his term.
There was no White House. but a
brick house, and, as quite generally
known, it stood on The south side of
Market street between Fifth and
Sixth streets. The house itself long
since disappeared, and it seems
strange that Philadelphia has never
taken the trouble TO make in a suit
able way the spot ahere the nation 8
executive mansion stood VIXEN occcu-
pied by the Father of His Country
When Washington came to Phila-
delphia to attend the continental con-
giess before taking command of the
army. he lived In the SWEETEST board
ing house In the city 1t was kept by
airs. Triste. sat the southwest corner
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-11-12
SYNOPSIS.

Fran arrives at Hamilton Gregory $
4ome In Littleburg, but finds him absent
conducting the choir at a camp meeting.
She repairs thither in search OF MIN.
laughs during the service and is asked to
leave. Abbott Ashton. superintendent OF
schools. escorts Fran from the tent He
deeply interested in charity work. and a
pillar OF the church. Ashton becomes
greatly interested in Fran and while tax
Ing leave of her. holds her hand and Is
seen by Sapphire Clinton, sister of Rob
ert Clinton. chairman OF the school board.
Fran tells Gregory she wants nome
with him. Grace Noir. Gregory's private
secretary, takes a violent dislike to Fran
and advises her to go away at once.
Fran hints at twenty-year-old secret,
and Gregory In agitation asks Grace to
leave the room Fran relates the story
pf how Gregory married young girl az
Epringdeld while attending college and
then deserted her. Fran is the child %, OF
present wife three years before the death
III Fran's mother. Fran takes liking to
Mrs. Gregory. Gregory explains that
Fran is the daughter of a very dear friend
who is dead. Fran agrees to the story.
Mrs. Gregory insists on her making her
arms. Fran declares the secretary must
go. Grace begins nagging tactics in an
sffort to drive Fran from the Gregory
home. Abbott while taking walk alone
at midnight, finds Fran on bridge tell
Ing her fortune by cards. She tells ABB
bolt that she is the famous lion tanner.
Fran Nonpareil. She tired of circus life
and sought a home Grace tells of see
ing Fran come home after midnight with
q man. She guesses part of the story
and surprises the rest from Abbott. She
decides to ask Bob Clinton to go to
Springfield to investigate Frans story.
Fran en'ists Abbott in her battle against
Grace. Fran offers her services to Greg
Dry as secretary during the temporary
absence of Grace. The latter, hearing of
Fran's purpose. returns and interrupts a
touching scene between father and
daughter. Grace tells Gregory she in
tends to marry Clinton and quit his serv-
ice. He declares that he cannot continue
his work without her. Carried away by
passion, he takes her in his arms. Fran
walks in on them, and declares that
Grace must leave the house at once To
Gregorys CONSERVATION he learns of
CIinton's mission to Springfield. Clinton
eeturns from Springfield and. at Fran's re-
quest. Ashton urgest him not to disclose
what he has learned. On Abbotts assur-
3nce that Grace will leave Gregory at once.
Clinton agrees to keep silent. Driven in
to a corner by the threat of exposure.
Gregory is forced to dismiss Grace.
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to call upon him to avenge an insult
/ He could only buster, who brought
| this thing here?" He flung the note
upon the table
"A messenger" Grace's look die
not waver
The impudence!" he exclaimed
"The affront!"
However" said Grace, Il presume
it is final that | am dismissed?"
But his unseemly haste in sending
this note-it's infamous, that's what
| call it, infamous!"
And you mean to take Fran in my
place, do you not?"
"You see," Gregory explained, "Bur
Clinton came back to town this even
ing from Springfield, you understand
and Abbott came with him-er-and
| Mrs. Gregory was in the room so they
could not speak exactly openly, and
| Abbott made the condition. can
hardly explain so delicate an affair OF
of business--but you see, Bob is evi
IDENTIFY very much in love with you
and he has It Ia his power to de
mand-"
Grace calmly waited for the other
to lapse into uncertain silence, then
said, "This note tells me definitely
that am offered another position. but
you tell me nothing. 1t was | who
sent Mr.. Clinton to Springfield to look
into the erivate record of that Fran. 2
you see," Gregory explained, The
was afraid might think it presumptu-
Gus of him to do that. it was like
doubling my word, so ne came to me
however, he is back and there is moth
ing to reveal, absolutely nothing to
reveal"
"Is he sure that the girl is no i'm
postor?"
HE knows she isn't. His pockets
are full OF proofs. l know you sent
Fob on my account, Grace, but alas!
FRAN Is q reality-she can't be dis
missed"
ct seems caa De. But of course
| an nothing"
Grace, you are everything"
She laughed. Everything! AT The
word of an Abbott Ashton. a disgraced
school-teacher. you make me less than
nothing!"
He cried out impetuously. Shall
tell you why we must part?"
Grace returned with somber look,
$50 Fran is to have my place!"
Gregory interposed passionatety, ut
is because love you
$50 Fran is to be your secretary"
she persisted.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-11-12
CHAPTER XIX.
The First Victory.

When Grace re-entered the pa1lor
to find Hamilton Gregory alone, her
eyes were full of reproach without
tenderness. AS she came straight
toward him, an open letter in hel
hand, his body grew erect, and his
brown eyes, losing their glazed light
burned from the depths.
"Read it," Grace said, in thin
brittle voice.
In taking the letter, Gregory touched
her hand. With recaptured alertness
he held the missive to the light, and
read:
MY Dear Miss Noir:
This is to officially offer you the
position of bookkeeper at my grocery
store, now that Hamilton Gregory has
decided to make Fran his secretary
Come over early in the morning and
everything will be arranged to your
satisfaction. / am,
ROBERT CLINTON"
Gregory looked up, and marked
the fxedness of her gaze 1t seemed
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-11-12
CHAPTER Xxx.
The Enemy Triumphs.


Old Mrs. Jefferson would long age
have struck blow against Grace Noir
had she not recognized the fact that
when one like Grace wears the helmet
of beauty and breastplate of youth, the
darts of the very angles of Justice,
who are neither beautiful nor young.
are turned aside. Helplessly Mrs. JET,
ferson had watched and waited and
now, behold! there was no more Drag
on. Fran had said she would do it
nothing could have exceeded the con
fdence of the old lady to the new sec
rotary.
Mrs. Gregory's sense of relief was
not so profound as her mothers, be.
cause she could not think of Grace's
absence except as a reprieve. Surely
she would return-but the present was
to be placidly enjoyed. Grace was
gone. Mrs Gregory's smile once more
reminded Fran of the others half-for'
gotten youth. When a board has lain
too long on the ground, one finds. OF
it's removed, that the grass is withered
all the same, the grass feels the sun.
shine.
Fran thanked herself that Grace was
no longer silhouetted against the hori.
zon and Gregory, remarking this atti
tude of Reorganization, was thrown
more than ever out Of sympathy with
bis daughter. Fran was indefatigable
In her duties as secretary, but her
father felt that it was not the same.
She could turn out an immense
amount of work because she was
Strong and playing for high stakes
but she did not have Grace's method
ical ways-one never knew how Fran
would do anything, only that she would
dc it. Grace was all method, but more
than that she was as Gregory phrased
it to himself-she was all Grace.
Gregory missed her every minute o.
the day, and the harder Fran tried to
fill her place, the more he resented it,
Fran was separated from his sympa
thies blythe chasm in his own soul
The time came when Gregory felt
that he must see Grace again and be
alone with her. At first, he had
thought they must not meet apart
from the world; but by the end OF
the week, he was wondering what ex-
cuse he could offer to induce her to
meet him-not at Miss Sapphira's,
where she now boarded, not at the
grocery where Bob was always hover
ing about-but somewhere remote,
somewhere safe, where they might
talk about-but he had no idea of the
conversation that might ensue; there
was nothing definite in anything save
his fixed thought of being with her
AS to any harm, there could be none.
He had so long regarded Grace as the
best woman in the world, that even
after the day of kisses, his mind con
tinued in its inertia of faith-even the
gravitation of material facts was un
able to check it's sublime course.
CTO BE CONTINUED
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-11-12

OF Fifth and Market streets. But
while more fashionable, the house has
been far less famous than the hore
modest one,-two blocks farther west.
at the southw est corner of Seventh
aid Market streets. 1t was in the lat
ter that Jefferson boarded. and or
the second floor, corner room. in
which ne wrote the Declaration of In
dependence.
According to John Adams, who
could have qualified as chief gossip
at any quilting party PHILADELPHIA
was then away ahead Of Boston and
New York as fashionable center.
The great patriot told his Impressions
in those yoluminous letters to his
wife. He was quite awed by the 10
cal Observation-Disclosures Ledger.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-11-12

nervous / could not sleep, then / would
be so tired mornings that could scarcely
get around. 1t seemed almost impossi-
Bile to move or do bit of work and /
thought never would be any better I'M
til / submitted to an operation. l COM
menced taking Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound and soon felt like
new woman. ] had no pains, slept WELL
had good appetite and was fat and
could do almost all my own work for
family of four. I shall always feel
that owe my good health to your med
icine. Mrs. HAYWARD Sewers, Cary,
Maine.
If you are illdo not drag along until
an operation is necessary, but at once
take Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.
IF you have the slightest doubt
that Lydia e. Pinlzham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound will help you, write
to Lydia E.Pinkham MedicineCO.
(confdential) Lynn, Mass, for adj
vice. Your letter will be opened.
read and answered by a woman,
and held in strict confidence.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-11-12

o4-iy to every word as 1t fell from
Abbott's lips, but not once. had she
armed her head to look at him.
you are cruel" Gregory flared out
you are heartless. II / send away
the only cae who is in perfect krowl
edge and sympathy with my work
Then you refuse?"
-Of course refuse. I'll not permit
he work of years to perish because
II an unreasonable and preposterous
semand. You wouldn't exchange your
position here for Bob's grocery, would
ngly.
"Yes-if you dismiss me-" Grace an
sou. Miss Grace?" he ended appeal
swered, her eyes smoldering.
Lucy was almost oesiss
kGmself-"ten her she must stay-ta;l
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-11-12

Grace, you have read my heart,
nave read yours; we thought we could
associate in safety, after that-but
room that am not thrilled with rap
ture. Life hasn't any brightness for
me except your presence. What can
do but protect your"
"Mr. Gregory. Fran hasn't any In
terest in your work"
Il love you, Grace adore yoa
Beautiful darling-don't you see you
must go away because you are SO in
expressibly precious to me? That's
Why | mustn't have you under my
roof" He sank upon his knees and
caught her hand. See me at your
feet-should this thing be-"
Grace coldly withdrew her hand.
in spite of all you say, you have en-
gagged Fran in my place"
mo one can take your place, dear. .
Grace's voice suddenly vibrated:
you tell me you love me, We; you
agree to hire that woman, in my
place-the woman l hate, tell you;
yes, the spy. the enemy of this home. .
Eyes, Grace, l do tell you that I
love you- would l be kneelirg here
worshipiag you, otherwise? A1d what
is more, you know that you love me
you know it. That's why l must send
you away"
"Then send Fran away, when you
send me away"
ooh, my God, II could" he ex-
claimed, starting Up wildly. But you
see, it's impossible. l can't do that,
and l can't help you"
why is 1t impossible? Must you
treat better the daughter of an old
college friend, than the woman you
say you love? What are those mystic
rious Springfield interests?"
And you are the woman who
loves mel" Gregory interrupted quick
ly. Say it. Grace! Tell me you iov.
me before you go away-just those
three words before l sink back into
my lonely despair. We will neve' be
alone together in this life--tell ne,
then, that you love me-let me ear
those words from your beautiful
lips
1T makes me taught" Grace cried
out in wrath that could not be con-
trolled, ito hear you speak OF love
in one breath and of Fran in the next
Maybe some day you'll speak both in
the same breath! Yes, will go and
you can hire Fran"
But won't you tell me goodby?' he
pleaded. LAS soon as l have become
complete master OF my love for you,
Fran shall be sent unceremonioosly
about her business. l fancy Abbott
Ashton wants to marry her-let him
take her away. Then she will be
gone. Then my-er--duty-to friend
ship will be fulfilled. And if you will
come back again then, we might be
happy together, after ALL"
She stamped her foot violently
This need not be. and you know It,
You speak of being master of your
self. What do you mean? / already
know you love me. What is there to
hide?"
But others would see. Others
would suspect Others would betray
Good heavens, Grace, all my life has
Seen made horribly miserable because
I've always had to be considering what
others would think and dol"
"Betray? What is there to betray?
Nothing You are what you have al
ways been, and so am |. We didn't
commit crime in speaking the truth
for once-you are sending me away
forever, and yet you try to temporize
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-11-12
CHAPTER xvIII.-continued.

"An? You can prove she's no
tr0ud?"
My pockets are full of proofs,
Robert exclaimed, looking significant
" at Gregory.
Dear Franz" murmured Mrs Greg
sry with a sweet smile of reminis
cence.
Abbott" Mr. Gregory gasped, as he
began to realize the compromise that
was offered, you have always been
my friend-and you have been inter
ssted in my charities. you know how
important my secretary Is to my work
It is true that | did wrong, years ago
very wrong-it is true that l bitter
y--what shall / y?-antagonized the
interests at Springfield. But that was
song ago. Am to be punished now
Mr.. Gregory" said Abbott, clearly
and forcibly, 81 have nothing to do
With any punishment, I have nothing
your secretary. l am a mere agent
IT the interests, sent to you to demand
that your secretary be dismissed in
The morning; and if you cannot see
gour way to promise me now that you
will dismiss her, my Office is ended.
# you can promise to send her away,
J give you my word the transactions
shall be forever hushed up, so far as
we are concerned. If you cannot prom
Ise, all will be revealed at once"
I'm Just ten minutes" said Robtrt
Clinton, consulting his watch.
Grace stood looking at Gregory as If
nrned TO stone. She bad listened In
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-11-12

After all, you know, there is room
for both men and women in this
world Mea have thei, work to DE-
and women have thehs. 1t is thu
woman't wofs TO provide for the inne,
man AID It 10 the mans TO provide fe
The oktes xz-s10n
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-11-12

Lydia E. Pinkham's
e G e ia Bile Com
pound did for me.
One year agoI found
myself a terrible suf-
ferer. ! had pains
in both sides and
s u CHI a soreness 1
could scarcely
str al gh tie n up at
times. M y b ack
ached, I had no ap-
petite and was so
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-11-12
HY4YIIgs 5g:SlI5 2 2HIc 4sd SHHIE!
w. N. u, MILWAUKEE, NO. 45-,t918
Redeeminq FEATURE.

Have you heard about Wizards
latest play?"
yes. They say it's revolving"
1T is. But give Wizard credit for
one thing"
What's that?"
He firmly refuses to say there's
any moral purpose in it."
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-11-12

on this eternity. Well-kcep your
Fran! It's fortunate for me that
have one friend" She snatched UP
the open letter. and hurried toward
the door.
"Grace!" Gregory followed her
imploringly, mot Bob Clinton! Hear
me, Grace. If you ever MARRY that
man, / shall kill myself"
She laughed scornfully as she
snatched open the door
Grace, tell you that Fran"
"Yes!" exclaimed the other, her
voice trembling with concentrated an
ger, ''let that be the last word between
us, for it is that, and that only which
separates us. Yes-that Franz"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-11-12

It's shame to spill milk, but not a
crying shame