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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1914-07-24

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$3.50 Gowns, now - SLAB
So to IS Gowns, now. .S1.S9
l5c Childrens Muslinwear SC
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25c Childrens Muslinwear 1sc
S5c Childrens Muslinwear 2Sc
SOC Childrens MusIinwear CSC
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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1914-07-24
Sale On
Union Suits

soc Union Suits, now -. .SSc
6Oc Union Suits, now -. .44c
75c Union Suits, now .. .59c
S5c Union Suits, now SAC
$L.OO Union Suits, now ..79c
$1.1O Union Suits, now ..S4c
SLIPS Union Suits, now ..94c
25c Drawers, now l.. ..1Sc
SOC Drawers, now >. -. .3Sc
Coo Drawers, now 80. ..44c
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1914-07-24
Sale On
Vests

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1Oc Vests now -. &c
II lie Vests, now ...AS lie
l5c Vests, now -. ..1Oc
II 1-2c Vests, now :. lie
25c Vests, now :. -. ..1Sc
S5c Vests, now -. .23c
SOC Vests, now -. ..SSc
$1.OO Vests, now :. .69c
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1914-07-24
ROuSing Clearance Sale of all OxfOrdS and Shoes

s2.75, $500, $3.50 OXFORDS
Last Seasons Styles
One Lot of Tan and Black Pumps
and Oxfords, about 100 pairs in
this Lot, all styles, broken sizes,
Special at 49c. pr.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-08-21
CHAPTER XXI.
RenunciatIon.

Remuneration.
On the third day after the singular
trial of Hetty Castleton In Ssra's H.
brary, young Mrs. Wrandall's motor
drew up In front OF lofty ofice build
ing In lower Broadway; its owner
stepped down from the limousine and
entered the building. A few moments
later she walked briskly into the
splendid Offices OF Wrandall &c Co.,
private bankers and steamship-own-
ers. The clerks In the outer Offices
stared for a moment in significant
surprise. and then bowed respectfully
to the beautiful silent partner In the
great concern.
1t was the first time she had been
seen in the offices since the tragic
event that had served to make her a
member Of the firm. A boy at the in
formation desk, somewhat impressed
by her beauty and the trim elegance
of her long black broad-tail coat, to
say nothing OF the dark eyes that
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-08-21
THE END.
pioeon Makes 7oo.Mile Trip.

Thirteen-year-old Marion Olram OF
Goldfeld, New, is in her new San
Francisco home today, and so is Dizzy,
according TO a dispatch to the New
York Sun.
Dizzy is not a homer, but for an or
dinary pigeon It has an acute travel
ing sense. 1t followed it's little mis-
tress all the 700 miles by train from
Goldfeld to San Francisco. and then
to her home here. Marion kissed Dizzy
good-by at Goldfield and then wept
She looked out OF the car window
and there was Dizzy. She took 1t In,
kissed 1t again and tossed it out once
more.
But the pigeon wouldn't go back.
When the Olrams got on the ferry at
Oakland, across the bay from San
Francisco, Dizzy alighted on the girl's
arm.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-08-21
Island Paradise Of Blrds.

On one little island in Gatun lake.
formerly known as Lion Hi. before
the impounded waters OF the Chagres
river isolated II from the rest of the
Canal Zone, are more species OF birds
than in any one locality in the west
ern hemisphere. E. A. Goldman OF the
biological survey. department OF agri-
culture, in two short collecting trips
to Panama has procured about 800
different species. and II is estimated
that a larger variety is to be found
within the limits OF the Canal Zone
than In any one state In the United
States-about 900.
In the neighborhood OF Gatun, at the
Atlantic entrance Of the Canal Zone,
no less than $50 species have been
found.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-08-21

tion her strength now would be but to
invite weakness. She was strong. He
knew her we'll.
She stood straight and firm for a
few seconds, tranefixing Hetty with a
: look that seemed to bore into the very
soul OF her, and then spoke.
You ask US to be your judges7"
Il ask you to judge not me alone
but-your son as WE'LL" said Hetty,
meeting her look steadily. you can.
not pronounce me innocent without
pronouncing him guilty. II will be
hard"
Sara raised her head from her arms.
You know the way into my sitting
room, Leslie" she said, with singular
directness. Then she arose and drew
Asr figure TO its full height. Please
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-08-21

this, living alone and all that sort Of
thing. You're young and beautiful
and"
"oh, thank you. Leslie" she cried
out sharply.
You see. It's going TO be this way:
Hetty will probably marry Booth.
That's on dit, take II. You're depend
ing on her for companionship. Well,
she'll GUN you cold after she's mar
ried She will"
She interrupted him peremptorily.
'1f Chailis did nothing else for me.
Leslie. he at least gave me you to
cherish. Once more. goodbye"
The elevator stopped for her. He
strolled back to his Office with a puz-
zled frown on his face. she certainly
was fnexplicablel
The angry red faded from her
cheeks as she sped homeward In the
automobile. Her thoughts were no
longer e Lesiie but OF another /. ID. .
She sighec and closed her eyes. and
her chesbs &ers pale.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-08-21

Workmen from a picture dealers es-
tablishment, were engaged in hanging
full length portrait in tne long liv.
ing-room OF her apartment when she
reached home. She had sent to the
country for Booths picture of Hetty,
and was having II hung In a conspicu-
Gus place.
Passing the open library door, Sara
paused for an instant TO peer within.
Then she went on down the hall to her
own sitting-room. The canary was
singing glibly In his cage by the win
dow-side.
She threw aside her furs. and, with
out removing her hat, passed into the
bed-chamber at the left of the cozy lit
tie boudoir. This was Hettys room.
Her own was directly opposite On
the girls dressing-table, leaning
against the broad, low mirror. stood
the unframed photograph OF a man.
With a furtive glance over her shoul-
der, Sara crossed to the table and
took up the picture in her gloved
hand. For long time she stood there
face Of Brandon Booth She breathed
faster; her hand shook; her eyes
were strained as II by an inward sug-
gestion of pain.
She shook her head slowly, as II IN
final renunciation OF secret hope or
the Punishment OF an unwelcome de-
sire, and resolutely replaced the pho
tograph. Her lips were almost white
as she turned away and re-entered the
room beyond
He belongs to her." she said, un-
consciously speaking aloud "and he is
like all men. She must not be unhap-
py."
Presently she entered the library.
She had exchanged her tailor-suit for a
dainty house-gown. Hetty was still
seated in the big lounging chair be-
fore the swapping fire, apparently not
having moved since she looked in on
passing a quarter OF an hour before
One Of the girls legs was curled up
under her, the other swung loose; an
elbow rested on the arm of the chair.
and her cheek was in her hand.
Coming softly up from behind Sara
leaned over the back OF the chair and
put her hands under her friends chin,
tenderly, lovingly. Hetty started and
shivered.
"Oh, Sara. how cold your hands.
are!"
She grasped them in her own and
fondly stroked them, as II to restore
warmth to the long, slim fingers which
gave the lie to Mrs. Coburn's declara-
tions.
I've been thinking all morning OF
what you and Brandon proposed to
me last night" said Sara, looking
straight over the girls head, the dark,
languorous, mysterious glow filling her
eyes. at is good Of you both to want
me. but"
Now don't say but Sara" cried
Hetty. 1--WE mean 1t, and you must
let us have our way"
"It would be splendid to be near
you all the time, dear; It would be
wonderful to live with you as you so
generously propose, but l cannot do
It. must decline"
And may | ask why you decline to
live with me?" demanded Hetty re-
sentfully.
Because love you so dearly" said
Sara.
THE END.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-08-21

F"ndts iHiSi nc 6eHdHoeo, oHa'P P'J'
shone through the narrow veil, forgot
the dignity of his office and went so
far as to politely ask her who she
wanted to see and what name.
please"
The senior clerk rushed forward
and transfixed the new boy with a
glare.
"A new boy, Mrs. Wrandall," he
made haste to explain. To the new
boys surprise, the visitor was con-
Quoted with much bowling and scrap
ing into the private offices, where no
one ventured except by special edict
Of the powers.
"Who was IT." he asked, In some
awe, OF a veteran stenographer who
came up and sneered at him.
Mrs Challis Wrandall, you little
simpleton," said she, and for once he
failed to snap back.
1t Is Of record that for nearly two
whole days. he was polite to every WIS.,
itor who approached him and was
generally worth his salt.
Sara found herself in the close lit
tie room that once had been her hus-
bands, but was now scrupulously held
in reserve for her own use. Rather q
waste of space, she felt as she looked
about the office. The clerk busted an
easy chair and threw open the long
unused desk near the window.
1--WE are very glad TO see you here,
madam" he said. This room hasn't
been used much, as you may observe.
Is there anything can do for your"
She continued her critical survey OF
the room. Nothing had been changed
since the days when she used to visit
her husband here on occasions OF rare
social Importance: such as calling to
take him out to luncheon. or to see
that he got safely home on rainy after
Moons. The big picture Of steamship
still hung on the wall across the room.
Her own photograph, In a silver frame
stood In one OF the recesses OF the
desk. She observed that there was
clean white blotter there, too; but
the ink wells appeared to be empty,
| II she was to judge by the look OF
chagrin on the clerks face as he in
spected them. Photographs OF polo
scenes in which Wrandall was a prom
inent figure, hung about the walls,
with two or three pictures OF his favor
ite ponies. and one of ragged gypsy
girl with wonderful eyes, carrying a
monkey in crude wooden cage strap
ped to her back. On closer observa-
tion one would have recognized Sara's
peculiarly gipsy-like features in the
face OF the girl. and then one would
have noticed the caption written In
red Ink at the bottom OF the photo
graph: The Trumbell's Fancy Dress
Ball. January 10, '07. Sara as Gypsy
Nab"
With a start. Sara came out OF her
painful reverie. She passed her hand
over her eyes. and seemed thereby to
put the polite senior clerk back into
the picture once more.
mo. thank you. Is Mr.. Redmond
Wrandall down this afternoon"
He came in not ten minutes ago.
Mr.. Leslie Wrandall is also here.
Shall | tell Mr. Wrandall you wish TO
zee him7"
You may tell him that am here.
IL you please" she said.
Il am very sorry about the ink
! wells. madam" murmured the clerk.
We've were not expecting"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-08-21
TheHOlOW >
BIZ :, Of Her Hand
George Barr MoCutCheOn
/22 81 NODO HZAD g. CO/HfN/T/

inc about her. Strange to say, have
never disliked her"
'If you had made the slightest ef.
fort to like us. no doubt We could
have"
my dear Mr.. Wrandall," she inter.
rupted quickly, II credit you with the
desire to be fair and Just to me. You
have tried to like me. You have even
deceived yourself at times. but
why these gentle recriminations? We
merely prolong an unfortunate con-
test between antagonistic natures.
with no hope Of genuine peace being
, established. do not regret that !
am your daughter-in-law, nor do be-
lieve that you would regret 1t IL l had
not been the daughter OF Sebastian
Gooch."
Your father was as little impress
ed with my son as l was with his
daughter" said Redmond Wrandall
drily. 81 am forced to confess that he
was the better Judge. We had the
better OF the bargain"
81 believe you mean II, Mr. Wran-
DALI" she said note Of gratitude in
her voice. Goodbye. Mr. Carroll
will see you tomorrow" She glanced
quickly about the room. 81 shall send
for-for certain articles that are no
longer required in conducting the bus
mess OF Wrandall e. Co."
With quaint little SMILE, she indi-
Gated the two photographs of herself.
"By Jove, Sara" burst out Leslie
abruptly. 81 wish you'd let me have
that Gipsy Nab picture. I've always
been dotty over 1t, don't you know.
Ripping study"
Her lip curled slightly.
CAS- matter OF fact" he explained
conclusively, "Chal often said he'd
leave 1t to me when he died. In a
Joking way, of course, but I'm sure he
meant It."
You may have It, Leslie" she said
slowly. Il is doubtful II he correctly
interpreted the movement Of her head
as she uttered the words.
Thanks" said he. 'Tll hang It In
my den, If you don't object"
1--WE shall expect Mr.. Carroll tomor-
row, Sara" said his father, with an air
Of finality. Goodbye. May ask
what plans you are making for the
winter?"
"They are very indefinite"
'T say, Sara, why don't you get
married?" asked Leslie. surveying the
Gypsy Nab photograph with undis-
guised admiration as he held 1t at
arms length. "Ripping!" This to the
picture.
She paused near the door to stare
at him for a moment, unutterable
scorn in her eyes.
1--WE had a notion you were pretty
keen about Brandy Booth" he went
on amiably.
She caught her breath. There was
an instant's hesitation on her part be-
fore she replied.
"You have never been very smart at
making love guesses, Leslie" she said.
Its a trick you haven't acquired"
He laughed uncomfortably. Neat
stroke, that
Following her into the corridor out
side the Offices, he pushed the elevator
bell for her.
81 meant what l said, Sara" he re-
marked, somewhat doggedly. "You
ought to get married. Chal didn't
leave much for you to cherish There's
no reason why you should go on like
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-08-21
CHAPTER xxI.-contInued.

CHAPTER xxi.-continued.
II did not see the register at the
inn. ! did not know till afterwards
that we were not booked. Once up
stairs. / refused to remove my hat or
my veil or my coat until he brought
his friend to me. He pretended to be
very angry over his friends failure
to be there beforehand, az he had
promised. He ordered supper
served in the room. / did not eat any
thing. Somehow was beginning to
understand. vaguely OF course. but
aurely-and bitterly, Mr.. Wrandall
Suddenly he threw off the mask.
He coolly informed me that he
knew ths kind OF girl was. had
been on the stage. He said 1t was no
use trying to work the marriage game
on him. He was too old a bird and
too wise to fall for that. Those were
his words. was Mortified. stunned.
When ] began to cry out in my fury,
he laughed at me but swore he would
marry me even at that IL 1t were not
for the fact that he was already mar
ried. / tried TO leave the room.
He held me. He kissed me hundred
times before | could break away. /
/ tried to scream. little
later on, when was absolutely des-
perate, II snatched up the knife.
There was nothing else left for me
TO do. struck at him. He fell back
on the bed. l stole out OF the
house-oh, hours and hours afterward
Il seemed to me. | cannot tell you
how long stood there watching him.
was crazed by fear. II"
Redmond Wrandsll held up his
hand.
I'VE will spare you the rest, Miss
Castleton," he said, his voice hoarse
and unnatural. There is no need to
say more"
"You-you understand? You do be-
lieve me?" she cried.
Herlooked down at his wifes bowed
head, and received no sign from her;
then at the white, drawn faces Of his
children. They met his gaze and he
read something in their eyes.
Il think your story is 30 convinc-
ing that we've could not endure the
shame of having 1t repeated to the
world"
Il cannot ask you to forgive me,
sir. only ask you to believe me-"
she murmured brokenly. Il am
sorry 1t had to be. God is my witness
that there was no other way"
Mr.. Carroll came to -his feet. There
were tears In his eyes.
81 think, Mff. wrandall, you will now
appreciate my motives in"
Pardon me, Mr.. Carroll, II sug-
geet that Miss Castleton does not re-
Quire any defense at present." said
Mr.. Wrandall stiffiy. Your motives
were doubtless good. Will you be so
good as to conduct us to room where
We may-may be alone for a short
while?"
There was something tragic in the
mans face. His son and daughter
arose as II moved by an instructive
realization of a duty, and perhaps for
the first time in their lives were sub
missive TO an influence they had never
quite recognized before-a fathers
unalterable right to command. For
once in their lives they were meek
IN his presence. They stepped to his
side and stood waiting, and neither
Of them spoke.
Mr.. Wrandall laid his hand heavily
on his wife's shoulder. She started,
looked up rather vacantly. and then
arose without assistance He did not
make the mistake of offering to assist
her. He knew too we'll that to ques-
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-08-21
Good Ones.

do you want me to misrepresent
the goods and say they are fine when
they are not?" asked the new sales
man.
YES" sternly answered the un-
scrupulous dealer. Always rcmem-
Der that our assets are your lie-abIl-
tiles"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-09-10
SAYS WAR GIVES
U. S. BIG CHANCE
Should Seize Trade Opportuni-
ties, Declares C.. A. Grinnell.
Home From Europe

g. A. Grinnell, OF the well-known
Grinnell Music house. who returned
TO Detroit, Tuesday, from four months
In Europe, Is convinced that the Euro
pean war Is the golden opportunity OF
the United States TO push herself into
the front rank OF commercially pre-
eminent countries, and to lay secure
foundation as an artistic and educa-
tlonai center. MIR. Grinnsfi thinks
the war will continue several years.
and that the old world must look to
America for Its food supply.
american music, art and literary
students, who for generations have
been focking TO Europe to secure
very much inferior training, will re.
main at home to their own and the
nations advantage, and American
travellers, who for years hsve been
spending their money In Europe, will
ieaVe II In their own country seeing
america first" says Mr.. Grinnell.
europeans are flocking to America
TO reside until after the war Is over
at least those that have the money
and opportunity to get away" declared
MI. Grinnell. This time also is ripe
Tor the United States to 60 after the
south American markets. Heretofore
OF per cent OF the imports TO South
america have been made by Germany,
england and Belgium. trade which
Is now completely suspended except
IN the case of few things from Great
Britain sent to South America through
Britain's maintenance OF an open sea-
way. The United States should es-
tablish a merchant marine. The sit
uation In Europe Is the big oppor-
tunity for the American farmer, man
ufacturer and merchant" q.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grinnell and their
daughter, Miss Geraldine, returned to
America on the Mauritania. last
week, the ship making its record time
for 1914. crossing the ocean In five
days and five hours.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-09-10
SULLIVAN SURE
HE'LL WIN ILLINOIS
Five-tO- One Odds, With No TAX
ers, Offered on His Chances
For Nomination

CHICAGO, Sept. 9.-Weather condi-
tions were ideal today when Illinois
voters went to the polls In the state
wide primaries, the central contest
OF which was the effort Of Roger c.
Sullivan to win the Democratic sena-
torial nomination. So confident were
Sullivan's hackers when the polls
opened that they were offering to bet
FIVE to one on the ex-national commit.
teeman, but there were no takers.
Two thousand special police officers
were on duty In Chicago, and an army
OF $4,000 challengers were watching
for ballot frauds. So numerous werf
the candidates that the name Of one
out of every 2vu registered voters was
on the ballot either as candidate
for office or for membership on q
party committee.
Because women can vote for only a
few minor offices In the balloting to-
day, suffragists estimated that less
than 100000 women would so to the
polls In Chicago.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-09-10
SWlNDLER POSES AS
DRUGGISTS CLERK
Beware of White Coated, Hatless
Youth, Who Wants Checks
Cashed

Disguised as soda fountain clerk,
youthful check forger has been
operating with success In various
parts OF the city, according to COM
plants received, Wednesday, by the
police. The young man. hatless and
with a white coat. has used the name
OF druggists to obtain money. always
representing himself as an employe OF
the druggist whose Endorsement was
on the check he asked to have cashed.
Tuesday, the swindler entered the
store of William B. Piazzo. at No.
1866 Oakland-ave. He was breathless
and apparently In great haste. He
explained that T. W. Hitler, druggist,
needed change badly and presented a
check for $14.50. Piazzo cashed the
check.
Monday. M. ]. Morang. of No. 94g
Gratiot-ave., cashed check for $14.50
Endorsed by neighboring druggist
The same man who swindled Piazzo
took Morang's money.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-09-10
The Confessions of a Wife

We Are All Gamblers

We are constantly taking chances.
We do things that we know or ought
to know are hurtful, hoping that by
some possibility we, instead of fate,
will draw the winning card. Men
play an hours pleasure against the
content and quiet Joy Of home and
often exchange their birthright for a
mess Of pottage.
women play their honor against
the protestations Of men they love and
almost always lose.
Men play their health against their
love Of fame or financial success and
sickness and death usually divide the
pot.
In nothing. Margie, that any mortal
does 10 the element OF chance lacking
and 1t Is just this chance that makes
life worth living.
III you or | could tell Just what the
outcome OF the game we are playing
each day would be we would and life
very stale and Improbable. for we
would be indeed brothers TO the or %
IL Is the constant hope that the
next turn OF LIES cards will deal us
good hand that keeps us interested
In the game. And when this eager
interest In the turn Of LIES cards dies
you are dead even though your body
lives.
You may not like to play cards for
money, Margie, but you are gambler
Just the same"
Jim Eide Is q very interesting talk.
er. wonder II he ever said any of
these things to Dick. Do men voice
these speculative ideas when they
are alone together?
l have been working at the apart.
ment all day and have really gotten
/, II into honey shape. or course ali INV
living room things only had to be
placed In the living room of the apart.
men.. have not hung any pictures
as ] am going to have Dick help me
do that.
Annie is here helping me and Aunt
Mary has gone over to Mother Wayer-
ly's. I told her I would get all the
heavy pieces arranged In her room
and then she could FIX up the rest TO
suit herself
I find that Annie knows very little
about cooking, but she is very neal
and very willing; so am sure we will
get along all right. Any woman with
common sense should be able TO cool.
Go Be continusd.) ~