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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1914-11-11
The EYES OF PERSIS
BY lola FORESTER.
Copyright, 1914, by the Mcclure Newspa-

Copyright, 1914, by the Mcclure Newspa-
per Syndic&te.)
do you mind very much if l come
in?"
Holt sat up. He had been sound
asleep on the couch ever since din
ner. 1t had been good dinner, too
fresh caught rainbow trout from the
mountain brook that rambled just be-
low the cabin.
The cabin itself was most untidy.
Walt had been gone four days. 1t was
no time for callers, and yet the shadow
of one lay on the threshold of this
sanctum of bachelor hermits, and the
shadow was feminine.
Il do hope we're not disturbing
you?" This time the tone seemed
tinged with regret.
"Oh, not at all, not at ALL" called
Holt, blindly. Come right in"
We've climbed all the way up from
the hotel just to see your pictures, Mr.
Meredith" she smiled at him frankly,
holding out her hand. Il suppose you
are bothered terribly with climbers,
but had to come. l am Persis Owen,
and l love your wonderful pictures of
the mountains"
Holt took the hand and bowed over
it. Walt was on his way to Chicago
for an exhibition.
He showed all the canvases, and
discoursed on them. He found the
weary little old aunt out under the big
pine and chatted with her until she
beamed on him. He dug out some tea,
and Persis helped make it. Lastly he
walked down to the hotel with them
in the cool of the late afternoon and
ma6e several appointments. No, he
was not so busy then, he assured them.
In fact, he had finished nearly all OF
his paintings for the time being.
So, for two weeks he was the her
nit artist of Speartooth mountain.
Persis and her aunt came often, some
times in the car, sometimes on foot.
Then came day when she brought
up her father to see him and his paint
ings-old Hobart Owen, who had made
his money out of new kink in break
fast foods.
Il want to have a talk with YOU
the old man said later as they strolled
up the trail together. I'm a blunt
man and find the shortest way around
is straight through the middle. You
are in love with my girl, aren't you?"
Yes, sir" Hollis face was a bit
white under the tan.
Il know you haven't told her so yet,
and like you for it. Now, the fact
is this: 1 don't want her tied up to
any artist. l know the game. Some
win out. Most of them fall down. She
will have plenty of money herself, but
l want her married to sensible young
business. chan that knows his way
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1914-11-11

around in the world am can look after
her. I'm mighty sorry to have to tell
you this, er-I didn't catch your name.
lad"
My names Holt Chambers" said
Holt, huskily, backing up against a
big pine. I've been several kinds OF
an idiot, but 1 think l can see light.
Anyhow, here goes. I'm Walt Mere
dlth's friend and closest chum. He
asked me up here to share his cabin
while he got out some special studies.
He's in Chicago now, arranging for
his fall exhibition. And he's about
forty years old. I'm attorney for tha
Illinois Southern Railway, and I
never handled paint brush in my
life"
Slowly smile dawned on Ovens
face. He shifted his cigar to the left
corner of his mouth and put out his
hand
If you can clear it up with Persis
as easily as you have with me you
can go ard talk to her. I'll keep on
up the trail ways"
AA0 III hOu anu WSHI JACK 10 the
cabin. Persis was sitting before the
oil study of Speartooth, her hands
clasped behind her head dreamily.
"How soon you came back. Where
is dad?"
HE won't be back for a few min
utes. He sent me to you. Do you
like that stuff" Almost plaintively he
asked the question.
Its wonderful" she said in almost
a whisper. Il could sit here and look
at it for hours"
Look at me, instead. Persis. Oh,
1 mean it." he plunged ahead now
recklessly. 81 never painted a stroke
on canvas in my life. I'm not Walt
Meredith. Can you stand any more?"
She nodded her head. her brown
eyes filing with tears, but smile on
her lips.
my names"
q know it," she said. tits Holt
Chambers. The little boy who sells
papers down at the hotel told me long
ago. I'm awfully glad you told dad
the truth. He likes the truth"
Did you care more for Old Spear
tooth than for me?" he asked. I'll
buy it for you from Walt for a we'd
ding gift"
She turned her back on the canvas
and held out her hands to him. Art
was vanquished.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1914-11-11
FRENCH SOLDIER
Tells Of LONG
VIGIL IN RAIN
Wounded in Stomach, He Lay in
Deep Mud Thirty-fOur Hours
Until Germans Came.
WAS SOAKED AND FAMISHED
Compelled to Dress His Own Wound
Until Captured French Doctors
Were Brought In-Praises Sup
ply Service of His Own Army.

Faris.-These extracts from the let
ter of an unnamed French soldier to
his father in Paris are published by
'abe Figaro:
wounded in the stomach about six
o'clock in the morning, | am left IN
The rain and in mud so deep that l
am obliged to lean on my elbows 10
keep my head out of it.
sThe battle continues to rage. I am
between the two camps, and, without
exaggeration, more than one hundred
and fifty thousand bullets pass over
me. Some strike at my sides, and l
expect each moment to receive one
(which will cut short the spectacle. L
remain thus helpless from six in the
morning until four the next afternoon,
and the rain does not stop. 1t is then
that 1 appreciate the need OF an UNI
hrella, who never carried one. l I'M
button my coat, but / am unable to de-
aeTnnine the gravity of my wound, for
here is as much mud as blood.
Toward two o'clock there is lull
In the firing. I await the stretcher
not come. The hours seem atrociously
long. although l no longer pay any at
7aentiOn to the rain, which continues.
Finally. toward four o'clock in the aft
eTnoon see coming in place of the
20Oked-for stretcher bearers-the
Germans.
Tries to End Life.
This time it is for good" | say TO
myself Il am done for. A blow from
a rife butt or thrust of the bayonet
and they would finish me. A last
thought of my family and try to take
my own rifle and end it. 1t is useless.
The gun is no more than a lump OF
mud, of sticky clay.
There are five long minutes during
which l exist with a calmness that
surprises me- A German asks me in
French: How are your
e showed him the place where l am
wounded.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1914-11-11
1T FLIES TIE JOLLY ROGER
English Submarine Flaunts the Death
Head and Crossbones for Sink
ing German Vessels.

London.-A dispatch to the Mail
from Harwick describing the return
to that port of submarine E-9 says that
Haunting from her periscope are two
flags, one bearing a death head and
crossbones on yellow field for sink
ing the German cruiser Hela, and one
for the destruction of the German de-
stroyer.
This little privilege submarines
have tacitly claimed heretofore and
nave succeeded in evading admirals'
displeasure. Submarines crews call
them racing flags and treasure them
with greater delight than the white
ensign, which all British battleships
ny.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1914-11-11

'Reassure yourself, he says, that
will perhaps amount to nothing. In
any case you will get WE'LL
81 learn that they are from Lor-
raine, which is lucky. They are clad
in gray, which makes them almost in
visible in war. l speak OF this to
them. They answer:
Indeed, with your red trousers
we can see you long distance. You
make superb targets
THE Germans went on their way,
promising to return to look for me, as
we'll as others, who, like myself, lay
on the battlefield. l take hope. 1t
seems good to be alive, although l am
in a sorry plight.
THE hours pass; night arrives. 1t
still rains. Day breaks. No one;
neither stretcher bearer nor my Lor-
raines of the day before. 1t is not un-
til four o'clock in the afternoon of the
second day that the Germans come
back. 1 have passed 81 hours in re-
Election in the rain, with a wound
which caused me much suffering.
Carried to Hamlet.
The Germans put me on a canvas
with two pieces of wood on either end.
They carry me to hamlet, about a
kilometer and a half distant, and
stretch me out there in the open air,
still in the rain, but on firmer ground.
Then they go back to search for 9TH
IT-in fhrIC
wounded, of whom 400 are French.
81 am soaked. l am famished.
MUNICH with joy bit of army biscuit,
which l find delicious. Upon my
urgent entreaty German consents to
give me glass of wine from his flask,
which he has just filled. l thank him.
That warns me. The German is 60
ing away, when he changes his mind
and demands payment FOR his glass of
wine. l offer a little sou piece, the
only money l have left. He takes
himself off content.
Some German officers come to talk
to US. One of them says to me:
"Tt is your governments fault that
you are here
"They all speak French. l note the
remarks of this officer, because it ap-
pears to me to indicate a curious men,
tally.
THE third day of this calvary they
put us in a barn on the hay. We have
as yet received no care. / beg the
Germans to take off my clothes.
have been able to snare a blanket
which happens to be there. l don't
know to whom it belongs, but neces-
si,y STILES scruples. They are quite
willing to do what | have asked. My
coat, my water-soaked trousers, which
were little less than packages of mud,
are removed. My falling shoes, my
underdrawers and socks follow the
same route.
Dresses His Own Wound.
My feet and my wound make me
suffer. I take out my little pocket
scissors. / cut my shirt and flannel
belt free of my wound which l have
not seen. 1t is Interestingly long, but
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1914-11-11
His Incentive.

"My wife made me a success" re-
marked the man.
I'm glad to hear you say that" de-
clared his pastor.
Yes; she has always wanted SO
many things that I've had to hustle"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1914-11-11
How Il Seemed

''She acted like she was afraid l
was going to kiss her"
you never viii understand girls"
well, she did
rats! She seemed to me to act
as if she was afraid you were not"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-04-03
SOUTH BEND WAS
WET LAST MONTH
Records for March Show over Four
Inches-MOst OF Days We're
Rainy Ones.

\ range Of 60 degrees was 10 be OBJ
served between the lowest and high
est temperatures OF March. on the
second day OF the month the mercury
fell 20 five above the nothing point
and with a few days OF chilly weather
at the time wavered up and down the
scale until on the 25th the highest
for the month, 65 degrees, was re-
corded
March q. the day upon which the
real balmy weather is TO begin, was
tempered with chilly winds and snow
storms. But on the 23d and the two
days following. the mercury was
gently pushed up 10 warmer records
and has remained so since.
The rainfall for the month was
heavy in comparison with former rec
Ords for the same month. There
were 400 inches recorded for the
month just passed and according 70
Weather Observer Henry Swain the
record Is in excess of any other rec
ord for the month he has in his pos
session.
were rainy days Is wet days making
the record for the month. There
were ten clear days and six days upon
which the sun did not shine but no
rain fell. a snowfall of . ID inches
was recorded for the month. The
record is above the normal. although
there have been heavy falls both in
1912 and 1913.
The mean temperature for the
month was 34.9 degrees
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-04-03
POINT OF LAW Is RAISED
Defendant Contends Mans Wages
Cannot he FOrecIOsed.

A motion 10 strike out part of the
complaint, and the vital part as far as
the defendant is concerned was
heard by Judge Funk in the circuit
court on Thursday. The case was that
OF David KOOsis against the oliver
Chilled Pillow works. KoOSis served
notice on the company some time ago
that he had attached a lien to the
wages of one of the cOmpanys en-
ployees and then went into the circuit
court TO foreclOse. The company
replied that there was no provision
inn law for this sort of an action.
Judge Funk took the case under ad-
visement as it involved the interpre-
tatiOn of a law.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-04-03

The following letter. written by Joseph
Reichert. Berne. Ind. furnishes more
convincing evidence OF the wonderful
work being done by Natures Creation in
ne treatment OF tuberculosis Read this
etter-see for yourself the results that
oilowed when Mr.. Reichert whom doc
ors had given - 10 die. began using
4 caught a bad cold which settled on
ny lungs, he writes. Il had my first
1emorrhage and the doctors at TT Wayne
Old me would not live two months n |
fld not 30 west at once. but I did not
lave the money 10 20. I was compelled
stay. From then until Oct. is. I had
fu OF a dsZen hemorrhages. / worked
"7en was able until the second last one,
which UaS very severe The doctor said
would not live but after I was IN bed
nearly three weeks I was able 20 again
walk around. My doctor said I had con-
sumption and II was severe case I
vas ADVISED BY friend 10 try Natures
"on the 22nd Of October started TAX
* u ano u was not many days until I
cit its effect on me. ] looked for a hem
frnage any minute, but 10 my surprise
z never had any after starting in with
me medicine. / felt my lungs loosening
20 and ! had 90 spit Up awful stun Am
feeling me. able 20 work every day and
my cough - nearly gone. Am truly
thankful for what Natures Creation has
eone for me" JOSEPH REICHERT.
II you-or any OF your friends-suffer
from tuberculosis, or any OF the condi-
tons which lead 10 it-such as bronchitis.
esquire blood. rundown system or asthma
write for free booklet telling what Ma
lures Creation will do Tor YOU The
from local parties. Don't give up hope.
ior remember. Mr. Reicherts condition
md he is happy and back al work. Why
alann. al State Life Bldg. Indianapolis.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-04-03
SMOKER ON FOR TONIGHT
Post X. r. l.. y. To Get Ready Tor
Booster Campaign Saturday.

Post *. 4. =. A. Will hold "A smoker
at the oliver hotel tonight at s o'clock
when the members Of the local post
will entertain the boosters committee
from down state who will be on hand
to participate i'm the big booster rallE
to be held on Saturday with view of
increasing the membership of the To-
cal post. All members of Post X are
asked to make "A special effort to
attend the smoker.
The regular monthly meeting will
also be held i'm the Turkish room at
the Oliver hotel on Saturday evening
at p. m.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-04-03

10 the top when the derrick snapped
under the weight. The girder, crash
ing toward earth, smashed a scaffold
on which the men were working send
ing the men to the ground Three of
those killed being crushed by the deb
ris which was cast about when the
sirders smashed the fOOrings of the
structure.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-04-03
THREE KILLED WHEN
DERRICK GIVES WAY
Ten Ton Girder Falls To Earth and
Smashes Scaifold Where Men
Are Working.

NEW YORK. April 3.-Thrce men
were killed and four others probably
fatally injured Thursday afternoon
through the collapse of q derrick that
was hosting "A ten ton girder to the
top OF a moving picture house in
course Of construction in Brooklyn.
The girder had been lifted almost
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-04-03

The Mais Motor Truck Co. of In
dianapolis has its big demonstrators
here for few days. See it at the
Red Line garage. Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-04-03
HARRY ZOSS ARRAIGN led
No Trial VIII be Held Until kinch's
Condition Is settled.

Clifford Kinch, who was shot by
Harry Zoss. viii probably recover ac-
cOrding to authorities az EpwOrth hos
pital who stated that his condition
Thursday noon was much improved.
Zoss viii face charge of assault and
battery with intent to Kill, if Finch
survives the injuries
Toss was brought into the court
room and the charge made against
him Thursday morning. No plea was
made. Trial will not be until author
tiles are certain about the outcome of
the injuries 10 kinch. however.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-04-03

ST. PAUL, Minn.-Babies are live
stock and will not be carried by the
parcel post out of ST Paul according
to orders issued by Postmaster Yam
ish.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-04-03
SOME NEWS NOTES.

Davies Laundry. Both phones.
Leslie. the optician, sol s. Mich. st.
DR.. Stoeckley, dentist. 511 j. NJ. 5.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-04-03

Men always love to see a girl
With a healthy clear complexion
Rocky Mountain Teas the stuff,
That gives il to perfection.
Advt. Coonley Drug Store.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-04-03
spring Laxative and Blood Cleanser

spring IaNallNc anu DlOOu NitduSCT
Flush out the accumulated waste
and pOisOns of the winter months;
cleans your stomach. liver and kid
neys of all impurities. Take DR.. King :
New Life Pills; nothing better for pu-
rifying the blood. Mild. non-griping
laxative. Cures constipation; makes
YOU feel fine Take no other. 25C
Recommended by All Druggists. Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-04-03
Special correspondence.

SpeCla4 CORES poudence-
RIFLE. Colo. April LILLIAN \.
Porter. queen of the Apple day fes-
tiVities has stormed the citidel OF one
heart. for good. and decided 10 become
the permanent queen OF the home of
William \. smith
The first intimatiOn of wedding
bells was given when smith met his
future bride 1T the Apple day gather
lng.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-04-03

As inch Rice Cloth--Handsomely en-
broidered in colors---2.5O I'd.
As inch Crepe---Beautifully embroid-
ered--In white only l.25 TO $50 yd.
As inch Voile--White embroidered
SOC to LIS yd.
As inch Crepe, Shadow Wolfe, Co.
quette Wolfe, beautifully embroidered in
colors 15O to $50 yd
is inch embroidered Wolfe, with Baby
Irish border $50 yd.
As inch and 81 inch White Organize
Flouncing-- -embroidered-1.50 to ESQ.
II inch embroidered SwiSs-large as
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-04-03
PATENTS.

And Trade Marks Obtained I'm all Coun-
tries. Advice Free. GEO. J. OLTSCH
Registered Pat. Atty, Hip StudebakeI
Bldg. SO. Bend. Ind.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-04-03

Braces Up the whole system. renews
lost energy. a most effective Spring
Remedy for tired. sick people. Hollis
ters Rocky Mountain Tea, needed by
every member of the family. SC Tea
or Tablets. CoOnley Drug store. Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-04-03

Il. * ). Book Beer has no equal
q Il
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-04-03
Model b 100


The panel back in this
corset is an idea originat-
ed by the MOZART de-
signer. Makes corset
wonderfully flexible, yet
gives the desired flatness
to back.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-04-03

The back of this model,
while snug, is built to
take care of any surplus
flesh below the shoulders.
Has very low bust, good
length below waist with
plenty of wide elastic
over bones in back.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-04-03
Second Floor
Corset Dept.
Combining Style and Comfort

Expert designing based on a Study of the human
figure has given these MOZART models perfect
combination of natural graceful lines and unhamp-
cred comfort-a rare attainment IN the art of Corsetry
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-04-03
Store News
New Ermbroideries
ia stylish Aid to Dress Charm

New Spring Embroidere in daintiy figured Rice Cloths,
Cepes and Swisses This seasons showing brings char
embroidery fancies than Note these:
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-08-21

The store won't be open Sunday and
you are sure to have forgotten some
thing"
Jane came forward again with ex.
tended hand. That's awfully good of
you. Mrs. Collins" she said cordially.
81 will certainly take advantage of
your offer"
IT'S only human" her new neighbor
answered. People have got to stick
together in places like this. When we
came the only neighbors we had were
mosquitoes and bullfrogs. The mos
quitoes were friendly enough. They
called around right away, and we could
hear the bullfrogs at night. They kind
O made me homesick. for I'm awfully
fond Of frog legs. But the butcher
would laugh at you If you asked for
them here. Once when l did get
James to bring some home l didn't
enjoy them, for l felt like l was q
cannibal, eating my next-door folks.
Good night.
Reynolds opened the door for her
and as he closed 1t turned quickly and
took his young wife in his arms. Their
nearest neighbor was obviously friend
ly. but also disQuieting. Her attempt
at cheerfulness was tinged with an
evident atmosphere of discomfort Her
Impressions Of their environment
amused. but Jared also. He felt that
Mrs. Collins was not exactly the per-
son he would have chosen to initiate
his wife into the charms Of their new
abode. But he made light Of his i'm
pressions.
I'VE don't mind mosquitoes and bull
frogs, do we, honey? Let's clear away
the dishes and then I'll rig up place
for welcome slumber. There Is sure
work here and tomorrow won't be a
day of rest for US"
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-08-21

folk were eager to fete him and spoil
him, but his hours Of leisure are
passed with the farmers family or on
an excursion to football match, for
the prince is an ardent footballer or
on a family call to see Queen Alex
andra at Sandringham, at none Of
which he Is in danger Of being spoiled.
Denmark's minister of agriculture.
who counseled this life for Prince Eric,
allows his own daughter to be gen.
eral servant to a middle class English
family. that she may be practically
expert in household duties and so