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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-04-20
BY MABEL HERBERT URNER.

alphabetically. 81 thought at the time
IL might seem presumptuous. But /
knew Mr. Stevens had been very
good friend Of fathers and l was so
anxious to 80 to New York-and l
know of no one else there"
Helen, who always formed her opin-
ions quickly at once liked this young
woman. she seemed very direct and
earnest
Gradually Helen got her to talk of
her work, and of what she had hoped
TO do in New York. She had had a
small post" on one of the London
dailies, but now she was "free-lunch-
ing" writing odd sketches and stories
and selling them where she could.
And you know that's so uncertain
sometimes two or three weeks will
go by before / can sell anything.
London is overcrowded with journal
ists-and the chances would be better
in New York"
I'm afraid I don't know very
much about Journalism" answered
Helen evasively but do know
New York is full of struggling writer's
Yes. 1 suppose every large city is. ="
admitted the girl. but il seems to
me no place could be so helpless as
London. Sometimes I average less
than a pound a week
'Oh. then you're not dependent on
this work-for you couldn't live on
that"
The girl nodded eyes I'm wholly
dependent upon It, But one can live
very cheaply in London-if you know
how. You see. / have only two tiny
rooms here. Would you like TO see
the other one?"
The room in which they were sit
ting, was evidently her workroom.
It's scanty furnishings were very
rsf
pictures and some books ON stand
in the corner stood an American type
writer of American make
The other room which was even
smaller held cot, chest of drawers
a stationary washstand, and table
with a tiny gas stove and few
dishes. A box of crackers and a
bottle of milk on the window still
gave an insight to the frugal meals.
Il get my breakfast here, and
know little tea room where I can
have a very good dinner for nine
pence. So YOU see my meals cost
very little. hese rooms l rent un-
furnished for two guineas a month.
They are very small but the neigh
borhOod and the address is good.
That's why I'm trying TO keep them"
And then as though fearing she
nad SAID TOO mucn, that she was seem
ing to appeal for sympathy. she added
quickly:
but OF course. if the worst comes
can take a position as typist at
pound n week.
Low Wages.
"Oh. l hope you won't have TO do
that" exclaimed Helen. Buff you
did-surely you could get more than
a pound a week"
NO. typists are paid very little in
England. Even the best stenograph-
erS don't get over two pounds-and
I've never studied shorthand. But I'm
very fast on the typewriter. II
thought if l should go to New York
and couldn't get work on the papers
or magazines at the start, at least, l
could get a position as Npist and
make more than l could get here"
"Oh. yes. if you'd be willing to
start that way. But wouldn't that
be very hard on you? Have you ever
typed all day in an office p
NO, but I know / could. I've
typed on my manuscripts here all
day and sometimes far into the night.
oh" eXcitedly. If l could only get
to New York, / feel sure 1 could do
something. I've been planning this
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-04-20

Pillar NORM, the strikingly beautiful Partisan
actress of whom Americas leading theatrical man
ager says: 81 consider her the greatest actress in
her line in all the world, writes as follows:
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-04-20

81 know you are very busy, but If
before YOU leave YOU could find time
TO look up this woman. we would be
very glad. We know nothing about
her except that her father was a
great friend OF Mr.. Stevens brother
Edward. when he was in school in
England. of course. she does not
know OF Edwards death, but we
would be very glad 20 do anything
We can for her for his sake.
yet. unless there was some
chance for her. success we could not
want TO encourage her to come.
am enclosing YOU her letter. but after
all, one can judge very little from
that If you would only see her and
have a talk with her. we would both
appreciate IT,
New York has been fearfuIy hot
these last few days We have been
away over the week-ends, but hope
TO have "A couple Of weeks IN the
mountains some time In september.
With much love,
Emily S. Stevens"
"Wednesday July "a
When Helen had re-Tead this last
part Of Mrs. Stevens letter she took
out again the letter that had been
enclosed with it.
"26 Longridge Road. Kensington.
London. July ,. 1912.
Mr. Edward c. Stevens.
Care University Club.
New York City.
MY Dear Mr.. Stevens.
You may remember that YOU were
a Classmate of my father, Benjamin
r. Turnbull. who died last November.
In going through his papers 1 found
some letters from you. dated of course
many years ago. As | am anxious to
come 10 New York. am writing TO ask
you il you think there would be any
opening there for a young woman
Journalist.
II have done space work. principally
musical notes and book reviews. for
a number Of London papers Have
also written ~ few fiction stories and
sketches for some of the weeklies
here. But the pay for any kind of
literary work in London is so small
that II is almost impossible TO make
living IN this way.
III YOU could give me some idea
or the chances for such work in New
y Ork, I~would be most grateful.
Very sincerely
Edna NJ Turnbull"
With n thoughtful frown, Helen put
the letters back in her handbag.
She was on her way now TO look up
this young woman IL was always
hard for her to meet strangers and
she dreaded the interview before her.
''Longridge Road called out the
conductor
She eft the bus and a few mo-
ments. walk brought her 10 Nc %.
II was dingy brick building with
shops underneath The entrance.
however. was through an inside court
70 which some flower beds gave a
touch OF cheer.
The Meeting.
The caretaker informed her that
Miss Turnbulrs fiat was on the ffth
floor back. There was no lift and
Helen was breathiess when she had
climbed the five flights.
IL was several minutes before there
was an answer 10 her knock, then
the door was opened by a frail look
ing young woman
Miss Turnbull ." inQuiringly.
Yes. won't you step in? evidently
surprised and puzzled.
Helen explained briefly Mrs. Stew
ems letter and the cause of her visit.
If Helen felt awkward and en-
barraSsed. the girl before her was far
more SO.
"Oh. I'm afraid 7 shouldn't have
written that letter" she murmured
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-04-20
SIX PERSONS KILLED:
CAR JUMPS THE TRACK
Saginaw, Mich, Trolley Leaves Rails
at CrOSsing-Fifteen or Twenty
Are Injured.

SAGINAW, Mich. April 2O.-In a
street car accident which occurred
here late Sunday night. six persons
are known to have been killed and
between Is and 20 injured
OF the dead only two have been
identified up 10 a late hour. They are:
- Brown, motorman. Saginaw.
Henry Schmidt 60, druggist. Sag
NAV.
The injured have not as vet been
identified.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-04-20

you will kindly tender TO the pres.
1dent the services of full company
of John WanavO camp No. 3, United
States Spanish war veterans. fin the
event Of a call for volunteers for war
i'm Mexico"
The message is signed by Scott r.
Reany. commander of the camp
which is located in Everett, Wash.
Mr.. FalcOneF's home town.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-04-20
ORDERS FOR THE
ARMY AND NAVY

WASHINGTON, April 2O.-Major
dered to Texas City. This means ht
VIII be given general command OF the
| land forces as Texas City is the big
gest camp OF American troops along
the border. Gen. Wood was to retire
as chief-Of-staff next Wednesday.
WASHINGTON, April 2O-The war
department said Sunday night that If
war is authorized Monday congress
will be asked to authorize a call for
$50. 900 volunteers. War will be nee
esSary i'm order To put in force the
machinery for calling out the militia
reserves. Orders went TO the torpedo
fIOtilla ut Pensacola Sunday night to
sail at once and join Admiral Badger
at TampicO. Orders went tonight TO
rush 5000 Texas troops TO the four
transports at Galveston.
DOUGLAS, AriZ., April 20. - The
Ninth and Tenth (negrO) cavalry on
the Arizona and New Mexico border
are ready for field duty at a mo-
ment'S notice. Instructions received
from the war department. have result
ed in the placing of railroad equip
ment on sidings at Douglas, NogaleS
and NacO prepared to transport Unit
cd States troops from Douglas to Ma
cOZari. 15 miles south and TO Cana
nea, 80 miles south of the border,
where il is believed the first trouble
in Sonora will occur. From NOgaies
| :rOpS may be sent 10 HermOSillO and
Guayamas. The latter is held by
5000 federalS.
The constitutionalists were awaiting
n statement from Gen. CarPanza be-
lore declaring their position in case il
UecOmes necessary to land United
Ssates troops.
NEW HAVEN, Conn, April 90
Pledging their services if necessary To
their country if Mexico is to be in
Vaded. $500 Yale undergraduates
Sunday marched to the homes of eX-
Pres. Taft, Pres. HadIey, Secy. Stokes
and Prof. William Lyon Phelps of
the university, and asked for war adj
vice.
EXPIRES. Taft reiterated throughout
his speech that the war IL declared
will be one of the bloodiest ever
that IL will be necessary to garrison
every important Mexicon town and
that guerilla warfare like that in the
Philippines must be expected.
On board the L. =. (. Louisiana,
via wireless naval radio station, Jupl-
ter. Fla. April 2O.-Of Key Nest at
midnight the Louisiana was put on
full speed 10 overtake the L. ;. ).
Michigan
The landing forces on the.sLOuisi-
ana are being organized in readiness
for landing.
The Louisiana passed the T. :. =.
Lebanon. which will be used to send
the landing forces up the Panuco
river to Tampico.
Pres. Wilson's ultimatum to Pro-
visiOnal Pres. Huerta has been COM
municated by wireless. The officers
and men are pleased.
vt the present rate OF speed the
Louisiana viii be on TanpiCO We'd
neSday noon.
WASHINGTON. April 20.--On re-
ceipt OF the war news tonight, Rep.
Robert r.. Lee Of Pennsylvania, sent
Pres. Wilson a letter Offering $500
volunteers from Schuylkill county.
Pa. This comfy WAS one Of the first
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-04-20

WASHINGTON. April 2O-Rep. J.
FalcOner. of the state of Washington.
today made the first actual tender of
volunteers for a possible war with
Mexico. Mr.. FalcOner acted i'm re-
Spouse TO the following telegram:
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-04-20

WASHINGTON, April 20.--On re-
ceipt OF the war news tonight, Rep.
Robert T.. Lee Of Pennsylvania, sent
Pres. Wilson a letter Offering $500
volunteers from Schuyllill county.
Pa. This county was one OF the first
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-04-20

VERA CRUZ. April 2O.-The pOr-
ton of the United States squadron
arriving off TampicO has been ordered
to keep out at sea until the rest of
the ships have come up.
Rear Admiral Sir Christopher Cra-
dock, commanding the British squad
ron. arrived here from TampicO at If
o'clock this morning on board his
flagship, the cruiser Essex.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-04-20
TO offer defenders I'm the war OF the
revolution.

WASHINGTON, April 20-AprOv-
al Of the action of Admiral Blue in
sending out the torpedo hOtilIa Sum
day was given by Secy. of the Navy
Daniels upon his return from Cleve-
land. He reached the department at
500 o'clock and Immediately called
for his aides, Admiral FislIe and Capt.
COwie, i'm charge of operations of the
fleet. The secretary said that he had
no orders to issue at this time. but
wished to be in Washington TO learn
Immediately of Gen. Huerta's action
on the American ultimatum.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-04-30

Chapter VI. the concluding one in the
series. Will deal with the results OF the
war; what IL brought us. the number Of
the opposing armies. ths battle losses.
and what II cost US in dollars and cents.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-04-30
Our Last War With Mexico
How 1t Started; How 1t Was Fought What 1t Cost in
Lives and Money and What We Gained by 1t.
=By rev. THOMAS D. aRHaoRY:

The forces were: American, 5000; Mex
lean, 1900: losses American, 489; Mex
ican, 100 In addition, the Mexlcans lost
forty-fivp pieces OF artillery, a vas.
amount of ammunition and 5000 pris-
oners including five generals.
Following the victory at Cerro Gordo.
General Scott offered the Moxicans peace
but their answer was. War without pity,
unto death"
Resuming their advance, the Americans
on May rs, reached Pueblo. a city Of
5000 inhabitants, where they remained
until August Z awaiting reinforcements.
Leaving Puebla on August Z, they gained
the summit OF the cordileras on August
10, and down below them. in all its en-
chanting beauty. lay the City OF Mexico
toward which they began an immediate
descent
The City Of Mexico, while not a walle 4
town, was defended by several formidable
works, which required capture n the place
was to be entered Chief among these for
tifications we're the Hill Of Contreras, the
convent and bridge OF Churubusoo. and
the immensely strong fortress OF Chapul.
tepec
Two OF these-Contreras and Chur.
The HIN OF Contreras, with It's
powerful entertainments, was defended
by 1000 OF the best troops In Mexico. Il
was attacked by 100 men under General
Smith, with the usual results. The enemy
was defeated with loss of 100 In killed
and wounded, 800 prisoners and thou
sands Of small arms. Incredible as il
may seem, the American loss was only
about fifty,
The difficulty presented by Churubusco
was negotiated In the same successful
manner, And Churubusco was forrnld.
able difficulty. The fortlficaton was
the thick. high wall OF hacienda, form
ing square with stone building higher
than the wall. and big stone church
with lofty tower. the whole combination
pierced with loopholes for musketry.
Outside the walls were two field works
mounting several batteries OF artillery
while the surrounding fields were vel
filled with harpshooters. Assailed b,
| TWigg's men. Churubusco was hand
somely taken, though at a heavy loss tC
the American troops
| The City OF Mexico was now almost
within the grasp Of our army. but stil
another obstacle needed TO be remoy ed
That obstacle was Chspultepec.
Chapultepec is an Isolated rocky Hill
crowned by a massive stone building
once the bishops palace. but later OF
converted into strong fortress. heavn,
armed and garrisonod. A little way from
Chapultepec, less than half mile. wal
Casa de Mata, the citadel circled with In
trenchments and deep. wide bitches. 81
arranged that It's garrison occupied tive
ines Of defence
Omaha daily bee., 1914-04-30
The Heavens in May

! on the 18th at Ia a. m, 1t is stin rather
far south.
The sun rises on the LIST, 18th. 3ist at
S;25. 5;0s. 4:58, and sets at 7:i7. 7iS2. 7:l6,
making the days length 10 hours. 81
minutes, IL hours - minutes. "A hours,
30 minutes, an increase OF IS minutes
during the month. The sun Is minutes
81 seconds. 8 minutes 40 seconds. 2 min
utes 3s seconds, fast on sundial time on
these dates but 20 minutes 30 seconds
10 minutes IS seconds, ~ minutes l6
seconds slow of standard time. on the
2ist the sun enters Gemina.
! The moon iB in first quarter on the 3D.,
at i229 a. M, full on the 9th at 331
p. m, in last quarter on the 18th at 4:is
y. M, and new on the 2ith at S:35 p. m.
II is In conjunction with Mars on the
I'd, with Jupiter on the 18th. with Saturn
on the Goth. with Venus on the 9th. and
with Mars again on the. Goth. This last
conjunction OF the moon with Mars on
the 50th narrowly misses being for US an
ocoulation. that is, an eclipse OF the
planet. On the 18th, at 900 a. m, Venus
passes north OF Saturn at a distance OF
somewhat over four lunar diameters. =
Creighton University Observatory. Omaha
Neb.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-04-30
You Can Begin This
Great Story To-day
by Reading This
First

Prof. Crosby. waiting at a suburban
station TOT trolley car TO take HIM to
the Ainslies, where he had a social en-
gagement, encountered Miss Tabor whom
nc had met at a Christmas party the
winter before. She, too, is invited by the
Ainslies. When the belated trolley comes,
they start off together, TO meet with a
wreck. Miss Tabor is stunned and Crosby
assisted by strange woman passenger,
restores her, finding all her things save
a slender golden chain. Crosby searches
flor this and finds IL holds a wedding
ring. Together they go to the Tabors',
where father and mother welcome the
daughter, calling her Lady and give
Crosby a rather strained greeting. Cir
cumstances suggest he stay over night,
end he awakens to find himself locked in
hts.-room, Before he can determine the
cause he is called and required to leave
the house. MISS Tabor letting him out
and telling him she cannot see him again.
At the Inn where he puts up he notices
Tabor in an argument with a strange
Italian sahor. Crosby protects the sailor
from the crowd at the inn and goes on
to the .Ainslies where he again encoun-
ters Mise Tabor, who has told her hosts
nothing OF her former meeting with the
professor The two are getting along very
we'll, whensI1r, Walter Reid. Miss Tabors
half-brothey, appears ana bears her away.
Crosby returns TO the inn and demands
to see Miss Tabor Reid refuses, but
Crosby declines TO go until she tells him
herself Miss Tabor greets him in a
strafned way and tells him Il is her wish
he leave and never try to see her again.
He says he will not unless she send for
him, That night she calls him to Join
in hurried trim by auto TO New York
The chauffeur does net appear to relish
the journey. but Crosby fixes the ma
chine and they are driven into a crowded
tenement district OF the city.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-04-30

1'his c0aciss history i0iH Gs completed
in af1 inaatmsntS, pUo. tshed coflsscu-
IiUtly
CHABT1R v.
General Scott arrived Oft Vera Cruz
with the larger part OF the forces as
signed to him on March Q, 1s41, Just two
weeks after Tayior's brilliant victory at
Buena Vista He had about 1900 troops,
including the divisions OF Generals Worth,
Twtggs, Quitman and Pillow.
The city of Vera Cruz at the time con-
tained 1000 houses and 1000 inhabitants.
The houses were built OF stone, two
stories high, with nat roofs and para
pets. II was situated on dry plain.
behind which rose sand hills, cut up with
many ravines and covered with clusters
OF thick chaparral
The city was entirely surrounded by
massive stone wall two and a half
miles in circumference. On this wall
there we're nine bsstions, mounting 100
guns. Another 100 guns and mortars were
in the city and in the defenses outside
OF the wall.
Within the walls were 5000 troops. be-
sides the citizens. most Of .whom were
we'll armed. On an island about a mile
In front OF the city was the famous stone
castle OF San Juan d'Ulloa, built by the
spaniaTds In 1882. and the foundations OF
whose walls laid deep in the sea, had
enabled It TO Withstand the waves and
storms of three centuries.
| The American line OF investment waH
completed by the 18th. and each division
and regiment was given it's place. I'm
lvnaalafaIng he hot
sides. The cannonading was practically
ineessant. the Americans steadily getting
the better OF It, and on the 2sth. as Scott
wss about, to order the final assault
General Morales informed him that he
was ready 70 surrender.
On the next day the articles OF eapitu'
lation were drawn up and signed. and
General Scott sent on to Washington hii
historic dispateh The flag OF the United
states OF America now floats triumph
antly over the walls Of this city and th'
Castle OF San Juan d'Ullos."
''on TO Mexico city, then became ths
| cry Of tha Americans. and while tn,
Americans were shouting that slogan
Santa Anna, who had worked up a Tevo
luton in the capital and got himself
elected president, was making the welkii
ring with the cry. "On 10 Vera Cruz, e
drive out the GrinEos!'
The mutually advancing forees-th'
Americans on their way TO Mexico Cts
and the Mexlcans on the march 10 VerG
| Cruz-met at Cerro Gordo, a strong posi-
tion some sixty miles inland. April lS
After a stubborn fight OF half a day
duration the Mexicans were routed, re-
I firing In great disorder tow ard the cap
| ital.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-04-30
Che New Baby
is Worlds WOHdeE

Every tiny infant makes iife's per-
speotivs wider and brighter. And what
ever there is TO enhance its arrival and
10 case and comfort the expectant mother
should be given attention. Among the
real helpful things is an external alb
dominal application known. as Mothers
Friend" There Is scarcely community
but what has it's enthusiastic admirer OF
this splendid embrOcatlOn. II D. 30 well
thought OF by women who know that most
drug stores throughout the United States
carry Mothers Friend" as one OF their
staple and reliable remedies. 1t Is applied
20 the abdominal muscles 70 relieve the
strain on ligamentS and tendons.
Those who have used It refer 20 the
ease and comfort experienced during the
period OF expectancy; they particularly
refer TO the absence Of nausea. often 90
prevalent as a result OF the natural
expansion. In little book are described
more fully the many reasons Why
Mothers Friend" has been q friend
indeed TO women with timely hints, sug-
gestions and helps for ready reference. IL
should be 10 ali homes. Mothers Friend,
may be had OF almost any druggist but II
you fail TO nnd II write Us direct and also
write for book 70 Bradheld Regulator Co,
403 Lamar Bldg. Atlsnta, Ca,
Omaha daily bee., 1914-04-30

'To BE conrnlsd Tomorrow