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Middletown transcript., 1914-05-30
CHAPTER xIII-contlnued.

That's what I've come here to find
out. want to find out what the devil
Is the matter with you"
Broadway had heard the voices, Mrs.
Spotswood had conveyed the news to
him, and now he himself hurried down
the steps.
Have your father come right inside,
Bob" he urged, "and make himself at
home"
He went on to the elder Wallace,
holding out his hand, and then, when
1t was not seized eagerly, gripping
earnestly for Wallace's.
by gracious, I'm awfully glad to
see you! Bob has spoken of you so
often and told me so much about you
that 1 feel as If 1 know you almost
as well as he does"
The elder Wallace showed no an
Bwering enthusiasm. He only tried to
get his hand away from Broadway's
cordial grasp.
Did you know he was coming?"
Broadway demanded of the visitors
son.
NO"
"Oh, little surprise, eh? Well, Just
In time for dinner! Come along inside
and meet the folks Having a bully
time, aren't we, Bob?"
Yes; fine. This is Jackson Jones,
guv'nor. You've heard me speak of
him"
Yes; I've heard of him." his father
answered dryly.
Isn't it strange we never met be-
fore?" said Broadway effusively. Bob
and being such good friends. But
we're going to get better acquainted,
aren't we. Come inside"
mo, thank you I'd like to speak to
my son alone, if you have no objec-
tions."
'Oh, why, of course"
AS Wallace turned away Broadway
had chance to whisper in Bob's ear:
Anything wrong?"
twill be all right Don't worry
WELL" said Broadway cordially, as
the father and son began to move in
silence toward the gate, I'm expect
you in as soon as you're through with
your little talk Well wait dinner for
you"
You needn't bother. sir" said Gro
yer Wallace firmy.
'Oh it's no bother at all. I'm only too
glad to get the chance to entertain.
You know this is my first day in a
regular home and I'm having the time
of my life" He warned Bob playful
ly: Don't you let him get away,
Bob. I'll fix up something cute. l
know what he wants"
The elder Wallace looked at him for
scant two seconds with a glance
which indicated that he thought him
far too unimportant to receive more
copious attention. Then he turned
severely to his son.
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PecuIIaritles Of Slam.

Among the slang synonyms fol
hat" is "cady," which is supposed to
have Hebrew origin, and has been
long in use in Whitechapel, London
as witness popular song of 1886, in
which the refrain supplies one of the
few rhymes to lady" MET lady
-aised my csdy." It is doubtful wheth-
er any article of apparel has so many
slang alternatives as a hat A by no
means nothing but contrary star"
tile" "golgotha,' Canister" "cas.
tor chimney" "coIeger," cock and
pinch" cow shooter" david" ''dig.
gers delight ~fantail, @gomer, .
"goss." moab" ''molocher," nufin
cap" mushroom" pill box" stove
pipe" "thatah, truck" and svaeiea. e
Middletown transcript., 1914-05-30
CHAPTER XIV.

Clara had run down the steps, leav-
ing the swing vibrating somewhat jerk
lily from the speed Of her abandonment
Of it, declaring that she wished to get
a sight of the elder Mr.. Wallace, even
If he did not choose to stop and talk
when he came up. She had noted that
the chauffeur, seeing the father and
son approach, had already started his
engine. Her desertion left Broadway
and Josie in the swing alone together.
He laughed. did you notice that? d?
She calls him Bob I heard him call
her Clara 16 times today"
Josie smiled. Yes; l noticed that"
Jackson was strangely intent upon
her answer. He was confused, although
he did not know the reason why. And
then, suddenly, he knew. Finding that
he knew, he found himself still more
confused.
did you notice it?'' he asked, with
intense earnestness, knowing, some
how, that he was an ass. Il didn't
think you noticed it."
Josie thrilled, but found it hard to
smother laughter-not wholly that Of
ridicuIe, mostly that of joyousness. She
made no other answer.
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FAULT IN AMERICAN VOICE
Touch of Harmony Does Not Seem to
Be There, as It Is With Other
Races.

The American voice lacks cadence.
The touch of harmony is lacking. In
depth or shrillness, it's strongest quail
ity is monotony of tone.
In conversation it IS co1orless, and
half of the resources of the vocal
cords are unused or undeveloped. A
strident, high-pitched, nasal voice fails
in saying any good thing well.
Every one has the power of speak
ing with sweet infection. Every one
can attain a reposeful utterance and
clear enunciation by training the ear
and voice to work together in avoid
ing harsh tones, and cultivating the
middle and more mellow register in
every voice.
Excitement sends it up to a scream
ing pitch. but self-control will lower 1t
again, and its playground should be
through the varying harmonies or ca
dence of five notes.
According to Thomas Wentworth
Higginson. our English cousins put
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! Now, sir, perhaps you'd like to ex-
plain the meaning of all this damned
nonsense"
What nonsense?" Bob knew very
well that to which his father made
his very earnest reference, but he was
sparring to get time to think.
What are you doing here%'
Didn't l phone you yesterday? 1
am here on business" The young
mans voice was full of injured inno-
cence.
Business! Humph! Fine business!
Do you realize the sort of contract
you've sent in from this concern? Who
ever gave you the authority to sign
such an agreement for the Empire COM
pany?"
You told me over the phone that
could use my own judgment in the
matter and then wired me-"
well, l didn't suppose was deal
ing with crazy man! Do you know
you've guaranteed to cover every east
ern and middle western state at
price that wouldn't pay for Pennsyl-
vania alone? What the devil do you
mean by making statement to the
Consolidated Gum people that the EN-
pire is behind the Jones company"
Bob was quite legitimately reaping a
fine whirlwind harvest He knew that
He had sown the wind. But he be-
lieved that he might make this wind
whirl mills, drive sails, do stunts. Still,
explanation was difficult matter.
We'll, l was blufing them, that's
ALL"
And to what purpose, sir? You have
bluffed us out of half a million dollars
worth Of future contracts that were
pending, and you have signed an agree
ment with this Jones, that, were it
given to the public, would make us the
laughing-stock of the advertising
world"
Bob saw that in his fathers present
state of temper the best thing to do
was to impress him with the inevita-
bility of it all. Once convince him that
what he had done had been done be-
yond recall, and he would bend the
wondrous resourcefulness which had
made him giant of the advertising
world to the necessary task of max
ing that. which had been done success
full. He had counted on this quality of
his fathers intellect and disposition.
We'll, it's too late to kick now, guv-'
nor; the deal is made, And have your
telegram authorizing me to sign the
contract"
why didn't you answer my tele-
grams today%
Because knew you'd come here if
didn't-and that's what wanted you
to do. wanted to talk to you-right
here, on the ground Of "a smashing
opportunity"
go on, I'm listening"
We'll, it's long story"
Il dare say"
Bob looked about for some place on
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The Earl of Cortland.

which she had rather begun to like.
What do you know about the life I've
been iving?" he demanded.
She was not in the least suspicious.
II mean in New York-that great, big.
wonderful place! It is a wonderful
place, isn't it?"
He had had a thrill of panic. Now
he quieted, although his heart still
throbbed little. He was glad she did
not know about the life he had been
leading.
Have you never been to New
York;" he asked.
Never"
That's funny. Would you like to go
to New York;"
Il don't think I'd like to live there;
but I'd like to see New York"
We'll, can show it to you. May
some time? It only takes four hours
to get there. 1t took me five years to
get back!"
"You had a long trip"
"Trip? stumbled" he said dream
lily.
What is Broadway"
Broadway"
Its a street, of course, but"
TITS probably the greatest street in
the world"
Some people say it's terrible"
'It is"
And some people say it's wonder
full"
at is-truly wonderful"
'T don't understand"
Nobody understands Broadway" he
answered. People hate it, yet they
don't know swhy. People love it, yet
they don't know why. 1 don't It's
just because it's Broadway"
rs it a mystery?"
That's what it is-a mystery" He
shook his head in thought
The subject had lost interest to her
because she did not know it's fasci.
nations. 'T suppose you go to church
every Sunday morning Tomorrow's
Sunday"
(TO BE CONTINUEDO
Middletown transcript., 1914-05-30

lie chauffeur, pulled up at the side
walk in a big automobile. We'd seen
him lots of times, and noticed that
he favored our Alice's Frank consid-
erable, and there was no reason why
he shouldn't have recognized US. De
sides, he'd ought to have known we
want the borrowing kind of folks, but
meant to pay.
Young man, Hiram says to him,
can you spare US little mite Of your
gasoline? My wifes got a grease spot
on her Dress
What SIS he. But It wasn't a
question; he understood what Hiram
said well enough, for he began to
snicker. and before l could pull HI
along that boy was laughing fit to
split"
II call him stingy," said Mary Abby,
with an air of furnishing a fresh in
depreciation of character. 'Tt wouldn't t
have taken more than drop or two
Of his old gasoline. Youths Com
panion.
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He looked around them at the broad
veranda, with its .pillared, old colonial
doorway and wide windows; his eyes
paused along the visible front Of the
enormous house itself, surveyed the
spreading lawn, now dusky with the
evening shadows of magnificent old
trees, and the curving graveled drive,
examined all, indeed, that he could see
of the superb and spacious old Jones
place.
Nice little house. isn't it?" he
asked.
"Oh, just love IT," It was, indeed.
the show place of the town, and few
were the local maidens who had not
dreamed dreams of some time living in
a mansion like it-dreamed wonder
ing dreams. speculative of unguessed
sensations of vast wealth.
do you?"
''Why, yes. Don't your"
'Yes," said Broadway, now looking
not at the great house or any portion
of the splendid grounds, but straight
at her. although she was not sure of
this because the light had very near
ly failed. I'm just crazy about it,
that's ALI"
She laughed and so did he He had
not much idea what he really was say.
ing.
You know, think shall become
model country gentleman in time"
he added.
TT must seem strange to you, after
the life you've been living"
She meant it very innocently, yet it
shocked him fiercely. He sat up in
the swing and gazed at her with out
thrust neck-that gesture which she
thought was awkward, funny, wheI
she saw it first, in school days, but
Middletown transcript., 1914-05-30
SYNOPSIS.


Jackson Jones, nicknamed Broadway, ="
because Of his continual glorihcatton OF
New York'E great thoroughfare. Is anx-
ious to get away from his home town oL
Jonesville. Abner Jones, his uncle Is
very angry because Broadway refuses TO
settle down and take a place il the gum
factory in which he succeeded to ms
fathers interest. Judge SpotsWood IN
forms Broadway that 600 left MIN oy
his father Is at his disposal. Broadway
makes record time in heading for MS
favorite street in New York. With ms
New York friend. Robert Wallace. Broad
way creates a sensation by his extraVa-
gance on the White Way. -Four years
pass and Broadway suddenly discovers
that he ls not only broke, but heavily IN
debt He quickly seeks Work without sue sue
cess. Broadway becomes engaged 10 mIs
Gerard, an ancient widow wealthy ano
very giddy. Wallace learns that Broad
way is broke and offers him position
with his fathers advertising firm. but II
IS declined. Wallace takes charge OF
Broadway's affairs. Broadway receives
a telegram announcing the death OF his
Uncle Abner in Europe. Broadway Is his
sole heir. Peter Pembroke OF the Con
solidated Chewing Gum company oners
Broadway 900 for his gum plant and
Broadway agrees to sell. Wallace takes
the affair in hand and insists that Broad
way hold off for bigger price and rushes
him to Jonesville to consult Judge Spots
wood. Broadway finds his boyhood play
mate. Josie Richards, in charge of the
plant and falls in love with her. Wallace
is sInitten with Judge Spotswood's daugh-
ter, Clara. Josie points out to Broadway
that by selling the plant to the trust he
will ruin the town built by his ancestors
and throw 700 employees out of work
Broadway decides that he will not SELL
Broadway visits the plant and Josie ex-
plains the business details to him. He de-
cides to take hold Of the work at once
Broadway makes a speech to his en-
ployes who, in their enthusiasm. carry
him around the plant on their shoulders.
Pembroke calls and Broadway turns
down the latest offer Of the trust and an
nounces that he intends to fight. Wal
lace intimates that his fathers advertis-
ing agency is backing Jones and plans a
big advertising campaign. Mrs. Gerard ar
riYes looking for Broadway and Is shooed
back to New York by Wallace. Broad
way opens up his Uncle Abner's house
and gives a party to his Jonesville
friends.
Middletown transcript., 1914-05-30

the grounds where they might have
quiet for conversation. There was
none. The factory was locked up, the
hotel was impossible, and the house
was in disorder. He knew that only
the ground floor had been occupied
since Broadway's uncle had departed
on the voyage from which he never
would return.
Come and take a little stroll with
me-" he finally suggested. mo, don't
let's take the car l don't want the
man to hear US and want to get you
into a good humor to hear all about
Middletown transcript., 1914-05-30
ANNOYED THE GOOD FOLKS
Surely New York Chauffeur Miqht
Have Been Just a Little Bit
Accommodating.

New Workers amt what you would
call neighborly,'' Mrs. Bates summed
up to her friend, Mary Abby Thomas,
at the end of a dramatic account of
her ten days sojourn in Manhattan.
mo, nor even humanity accommodate
ing as one man to another" she add
ed. firmly; they're plain stuck-up"
How so?" inquired Mary Abby,
with eager interest
"In more ways than one, but oneu
do" Mrs. Bates answered, with dig
nifty, her long, thin cheeks flushing as
with some poignant recollection. The
last morning but one before we left,
as Hiram and we're starting out for
the day, he noticed a spot on the
front of my gray skirt. You know
how partic'lar he is, and expected
he'd send me back to the hotel. But
he didn't He seemed to have a quick
idea, near s | could make out from
his face. and before could ask wha.
be was doing. be stepped up to a pub
Middletown transcript., 1914-05-30

Philippine head-hunter. The boy came
In the care Of an Episcopal mission
ary who has spent five years among
the tribesmen of Luzon, and is in
charge Of the youngsters education.
The Filipino had remarked that he
knew about the United States. He
understood baseball, he said, although
he called it "miki fula"
$50 you know baseball?" one ques-
toner remarked. What do you call
the umpire?"
Tell him." the missionary prompt
ed, when the youngster hesitated.
Thief sometimes, but robber most
w." the boy answered.-Youth's Com.
5anion.
Middletown transcript., 1914-05-30
PuzzIe-What Happened7 ?

A well-dressed lady having given
the. signal that she desired to alight,
the trolley car was brought to a stop,
but Just so the rear step was directly
over a small mud puddle. The lady
looked an instant, and then asked:
How do you think l can get of here?'
and the conductor replied: 81 can not
tell you, madam, but l do know that
we can't wait until that puddle dries
I'M"
Middletown transcript., 1914-05-30

more cadence, more up and down, into
an inquiry, What time is it?" than
Americans would into the announce.
ment that president was shot. A
crowd Of baseball fans will pitch the
cheering on high note and yell itself
hoarse. In the same number of Euro
peans, the shouting would be full OF
undertones and cadepces. They would
sing their enthusiasm.
Middletown transcript., 1914-05-30
He Spoke the Lanouaoe.

A daily newspaper tells Of the ar
rival at San Francisco of Franklin
Dalt the eleven-year-old son Of .
Middletown transcript., 1914-05-30

It is a toss up between a many
sided man and a two faced woman.
The Yale expositor., 1914-04-23
A Successful Banquet.

On Tuesday evening, April 14th, the
Melvin opera house was the scene of
one of the liveliest, jolliest, sanist,
goodnatured crowds that ever, in its
history, congregated within 1t.
And browning all was the spirit in
which the crowd met.
Some two months ago Rev. Payne
came to us from Marlette to assist in
organizing Mems Bible Class.
Knowing somewhat previously and
seeing Immediately after the mems
class was organized, that organization
meant success, the ladies' class was or
ganiZed also.
After few weeks of united effort to
increase our members, in which we
were quite successful, we decided to
hold banquet at the place and time
above named.
Covers were laid for sixty six and at
9:l0 all were seated at lunch that
would well grace any banquet. Mr.. w.
j. McPhee acted as POSTMASTER and
the name stands for part well per
formed. During the banquet singing
and music were given by the choir and
other members of the classes. Toasts
were given by Rev. +. n. Schleicher,
Mr.. Bradshaw, Mrs. Schleicher and
Herb Stckan
No time particularly had been given
in preparing program but the music
was enjoyed by all and many timely
and profitable thoughts given by those
who responded to toasts.
Following all was talk by Rev.
Payne on his visit to the Worlds Nat.
ional Sunday School meeting in Zurich.
Rev. Payne is broad minded man
whose heart is fired with Sunday school
zeal, and having made sunday school
work special study, his talk was both
interesting and instructive.
To all who are not already enrolled
in Sunday school or who can anyway
attend ours conveniently, we extend a
hearty invitation.
We think it blessed example for the
older folks to be found in the Sunday
school.
Some one has said: "Save an old man
and you save one, save a boy and you
save multiplication table"
Again we say, come let us be exam
Piles for the young.
May it ever please God to richly bless
not only ours but all Sabbath schools.
Miss Mae Schell, Scribe.
The Yale expositor., 1914-04-23
FOR SALE OR RENT

HOUSE FOR SALE-Six room house,
basement underneath, electric lights,
bath, toilet. One block off Main
near center of the city. The house
is practically new. Garden spot,
small fruits such as strawberries and
raspberries. For further particulars
call at Expositor office. Att
FOR SALE-Side delivery rake, hay
loader, Deering binder, Deering NOW
er, and other tools nearly new. George
Mcintyre, Yale. So
FOR SALE-A pony, buggy and har-
ness, all in splendid condition. Jack
N l.. McColl, Yale 81
FOR SALE-Farm work mare or will
exchange for cattle. Inquire of Geo.
Mcintyre, Yale. 81
BARGAINS in building material
sheathing, joists, timber of every
description. Apply to Bert Brown,
Yale, or phone 127. 81
CORRUGATED CULVERTS, all
lengths made TO order on short no.
tice. Chas. Rounds. q
FOR RENT Six room house on Spring
street. Immediate possession given
Apply to Yale State Bank. 20
The Yale expositor., 1914-04-23
rTATE OLE MICHIGAN.

CTATE OF MICHIGAN.
- In the Circuit Court for the County OF st.
Clair. In Chancery.
At a session of said Court held at the Court
House in the City OF Port Huron. in said County,
on the 9TH day of March A. d. 1914
Present, Hon. Eugene Il. Law, Circuit Judge.
Arthur Kilbourn, complainant
VS..
Cora Bell Kilbourn, Defendant.
In this cause, IL appearing by ahdayit on file
that the defendants place OF residence is UNI
known.
On motion OF Thomas III. George, Solicitor for
Complainant, 1t is ordered that the appearance
of the said defendant, Cora Bell kilDourn, be
entered in this cause within i've months from
the date of this order, aud that In case OF her
appearance that she cause her answer TO the
bill OF complaint to be filed, and copy thereof
served upon the solicitor Tor the complainant,
within fifteen days after service OH her or her
solicitor OF copy of the said bill, and in default
thereof that SAID bill be taken as confessed by
said defendant, Cora Bell Kilbourn.
And Ii Is further ordered that the complain
ant cause this order to be published In the Yale
EXpoSitor, a newspaper printed. published and
circulating In said County, and that such publi-
cation be commenced within twenty days from
the date of this order, and that such publication
be continued therein once In each week for six
weeks in succession. or that the said complain
ant cause "A copy Of this order to be personally
served on the said defendant, Cora Bell kilbourn
at least twenty days before the time prescribed
Tor her appearance.
EUGENE f. LAW, Circuit Judge
Examined, Countersigned and Entered by me-:
ALBERTP. RYAN, Register
THOMAS III. GEORGE, Solicitor for Complain
ant Business Address: No. jerks Block,
Fort Huron, Mich. $40
The Yale expositor., 1914-04-23
HERE AND THERE.

The new Latter Day Saints church
at Brown City has been started.
There are twenty one seniors in the
high school at Marlette this year.
DIR. J. ii. Teller, a practicing physician
in Marlette for the past twenty years,
died last week.
The Cass City Chronicle shows a cut
of its recently installed linotype ma.
chine, in last weeks issue.
IL. 5. Denison, now superintendent of
the Dryden school, will fill q like posi-
ton at Brown City next year
Rev. Rloph Duff, of st. Clair, has
formally accepted the call as pastor of
the Congregational church in Armada.
A musical club has been organized
at Richmond with officers elected, to
follow the study of music for next
year.
The electric lights are about ready at
Clifford to have the button pressed.
There is great rejoicing in that little
town.
Minden City will have a special
election on July LIST for the purpose of
bonding the township for $4,000 to
build good roads,
The new M. L. church at Croswell,
which is just begun, will be of brick to
cost from $4,000 to $4,000. 1t will
be credit to the home city.
John G. Graham, a worker in the
Democratic ranks, has received the
appointment as deputy collector of
internal revenue at Port Huron.
A Joint convention of the ministers
and Epworth Leaguers of Port Huron
district will be held in the M. +. church
in North Branch, May 10Th, 18th, 2Sth.
The Port Huron Business Mems
Association will create q fund with
which to hire a secretary, believing
much benefit will be derived from hav-
ing salaried man.
After an inspection of the sanitary
condition of Harbor Beach by the
State Board of Health, it has been pro
nounced bad and the city advised to
take care of the unsanitary conditions.
Patrick Shea, the worthy supervisor
from Cottrellville township, has rep.
presented this one township in the
county for twenty-five consecutive
years on the board of supervisors. 1t
speaks we'll.
Brown City has an elegant new drug
store just opened by the Brown City
Drug and Supply Co. Ltd. Grover
Burke registered pharmacist, is in
charge and DR.. Waltz has an office in
the rear of the store.
VIM. Hillman, of Flynn, lost a fine
3.year. old Percberon stallion last week.
The owner was leading the horse
around the streets Of Brown City for
exercise when it stepped on stone
and in peculiar manner, one hind leg
was broken. The animal was shot.
Mrs. M. L. Wichman, wife of the
pastor of the German Evangelical
church in Richmond, won the big tour
ing car given by the Review in the
popularity contest. Marguerite Ward
won the diamond ring, Gladys Bevers-
dorf the gold watch and scholarship
to Bessie Kisner. 49,
A liquor license was recently granted
by the common council of Marine City
to Warren Travis who lately purchased
the Broadway hotel. The members of
the M. K. church now come forward
and state that the church and the hotel
are less than 400 feet apart and there
fore bar cannot be operated in that
hotel. Travis claims there is Ala feet
between the two buildings and the
FIGHT is on