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Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-10-22

Ri is really a fsl - -Aairew saiu.
AND y5l actul.y espet 90 do this
tr=-. 10 0i pe = &. l-e 31es couplete-
N. 7itfr tiie a4,4 II ,Hsae persons here
assembled this 1isus array lie
p0.urci scom.uis q tie tg.o of ciiln-
mas. who WINGED le5pite rhe.T new
access Of courage. Wei truly I ara
interested, he continued, ieeringly 4
ana. in fact. so mueA interested that
am disposed to give you all the assist
aaee in my power And lei me add.
MIR. wainwright. that | await your
pleasure in this proceeding with all
the more anticipation of agreeable
entertainment because | know out of
my own experience how accustomed
You are to dealing with crooks to
further your own ends"
I venture to promise that you will
not be disappointed" Wainwright re-
Joined, with mordant emphasis. The
entrance of Parker halted him. who
said.
DIR Forbes is here, sir. )"
Now little CLEAN of triumph shone
in Wainwrisht's eyes, which Andrew.
watching narrowly, detected.
"One moment. Parker" Wainwright
directed Then he regarded the Master
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-05
Happiness Regained

Peggy was a trusting little soul, and
there were wolves about He sank in
10 a chair by the open fire and buried
his face In his hands. Just for sight
of her again-now that success had
come she wouldn't have 70 be kitch-
en- drudge. and he was broader now
and more considerate Of woman's place
in the world. And. OH for a sound
OF that glorious voice!
Suddenly be sat up. From studio
next door a plaintive little song. &C
companied by a master hand on the
piano, came clearly 20 his ears II
thrilled, throbbed and called; there
was q pause which signihed waiting,
then IL called again stronger, longing
lV and plesdingly.
John Lang above everything else
was honorable and would have scorn-
ed an eavesdropper. yet he deliberate
" moved aside the heavy bookcase
which barricaded the door between III
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-05
GALLANT SPIRIT
SHOWN BY FRENCH
Everybody is Doing Their
Share to Carry on the
War, Writes Soldier.

LONDON. Nov. 5.-In n letter 20 his
mother a young British soldier in
France pens the following apprecia-
ton OF the French
What strikes me with very vivid
force here is the gallant spirit OF the
French. They are all that history has
said Of tAem. People OF distinction
who have their sons as simple soldiers
at the front. display marked cheer
fulness and an entire absence Of ap-
prehension.
zone would imagine them TO be
living entirely their ordinary life, ex-
cept that they practice self-sacrifice
in cOmmendably unostentatious way.
For instance. I know a house where
the reception room is closed and the
piano never played. where the fare at
table Is simple, and where the rule is
practiced that a meal shall never be
taken at a restaurant This is the
home OF people who 2.s at the center
OF the active social and intellectual
Re OF Rouen.
Recently this mans two sons were
at home on four days permission
had the privilege OF joining them after
dinner on Sunday. The pere and
mere, the two boys and two most
charming daughters We took glass
OF wine and talked OF most other
lnlnRG IMAM the war. II was really
touching 20 be among such brave. gal
liant, quiet people; il seemed. indeed,
almost TO be anintrusion for an out
slider 10 be present amongst them and
] excused myself after about half an
hour.
picture 20 yourself the shining
pride Of the mother. tears glistening
very near TO the surface. as she look
ed at the two brOnzed young men. so
quiet and so little suggestive Of the
barbarity % modern warfare-one of
them has been - months in the
trenches Picture to yourself the sub
dued anxiety OF the two girls both
vivaciOus and animated, but with their
chances always fixed on their brothers,
and attentive 10 their slightest want
And the insOuciant father who a little
While before one night had said 20 me
very simply with break in has voice:
Il would like TO see my sons
This young soldier has been much
impressed by the bearing of the
French children They are not so
free as the English. ne says. They
have dignity and give YOU their hand
rather than present their faces to be
kissed. Any act of 'gaucherie' on the
part of an English soldier they can
smooth over and make void by the
happfest appropriate remark"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-05

but John. who would chase the cuI-
prits who called her Ginger or
"Firebrand." until he caught them and
they promised amendment. They were
good pals-John and Peggy-that Is.
they were until the clash came. John
had casually mentioned one day that
Peggy would make a sweet iittle wife.
he said be knew she could darn and
mend and cook and clean better than
any other girl in the village. The
other girls were so silly. When he got
married. he told her. he wanted 4 girl
who would be the queen Of his home
and who would know that she belong
ed in the home md not go "gallivant-
in" of like a certain young bride they
both knew.
HUH" Peggy had retorted holly. Il
guess you think queen OF the home
ueans 'druge OF the kitchen No. for
minei" Then had followed a hot and
heavy war Of words. John maintaining
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-05

and the music teachers studio, and
peeped in through the keyhole. Now,
the radius discernible through a key
hole is not particularly spacious. and
yet Il Is surprising what emotions the
vision there visible can sometimes
produce.
The girl stood beside the piano and
John Lang saw q golden head, topped
by a rather Questionable hat, girl
ish bosom, heaving under a shabby
dress with the emotion Of her cong.
and white hands clasped convulsively
together. Was II possible Peggy had
been studying in the very next room 20
his without his knowledge. he won
dered. This was the only night OF the
week that he made practice OF giving
UP work absolutely. and that was
probably the night Peggy was taking
her lesson.
II seemed an eternity before Il was
over, with its exasDerating scales and
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-05
BY Elsie Endicott


around and proceeded 70 secure a nrn
grip OF Heinz's system.
There are few faces in use at Che
present time which do not contain at
least one tooth which should be ex-
tracted or fixed, If you take the den
lists word for IL, and when Richards
discovered that one Of Heinz's no
lars contained a small decayed spot.
we decided at once that Il was the
source OF trouble and proceeded 30
punish 1t accordingly. And the Wild
yell which our patient emitted imne-
diately thereafter is still spoken OF
by neighbors In the vicinity and Il IL
said 10 have shaken several sparrovs
out Of the drain pipes on nearby
houses. But we got the tooth.
When 1 say there is little more %
tell realize that the story seems TO
end rather abruptly, but even 50, I
speak the truth and must adhere %
facts.
Before closing, however. I might
mention that Heinz went through our
door like an electric shock and was
never seen thereafter. and the only
light cast upon the mystery was fur-
nished by the Turkish janitor when he
stopped in to see Us the next day.
Been thinkin'." be said. Just hs~
ure out what dam Bulgarian want He
stop here and see nice tools. see
lookin' glass, see big chairs and be
think II is barber shop. Him want
shave. JUS figure him out"
Then with a sad smile John depart
ed and left US 10 our thoughts We
certainly had nof shaved him but We
had Jerked out one OF his teethl
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-05
One Tooth Less


appeared and I then discovered what
my great idea was.
John, we sent for you to act as in
terpreter," said Richards. This gen.
tleman is a foreigner and we thought
perhaps you could find out and tell US
what he wants" e. $3.50
John looked the other over careful
ly for a moment and then let loose a
collection Of sounds which were so
much like our victims MARBLE that
knew at once the two must be near
relatives. When John got 1t all out,
however. and Heinz put on that wide
smile and began 10 shake his head l
began to feel discouraged and wanted
to go home. Richards looked grieved.
too, and John seemed disappointed.
but recovered almost at once and pc
culiar look came to his face; look
that made a Juvenile shiver scoot up
my spinal column without any reason
whatever.
The Turkish janitoF's eyes narrow
ed. he leaned toward the other and
spoke a few words which sounded like
a saw striking a knot. Immediately
Heinz's smile reappeared, but accom-
panied this time by a vigorous nod
ding OF the head. and the next moment
we were pulling John OF the patient
and trying TO find out what In hades
had happened.
Bulgarian" yelled the Turk,
after he had ceased TO struggle. MY
brother-him get kill las week! Bull
garians kill him kill Bulgariani"
Things were looking brighter every
moment now and the prospects for a
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-05

lish, how the deuce can he read it?'
asked Richards. trying to stab me
with look.
That's right" 1 admitted. why
don't you draw him a picture or it.
then?"
"A picture of what?"
81 don't know"
Jaw, shut up" said my ungrateful
friend and turned TO the patient.
"Sprecken re Dutch" he told him,
and got a shake OF the head and some
more Chessy-cat grin.
Polly VOC the gay Paree." said
Richards. after thinking a while. and
this got him a stare OF polite spissi-
tude followed by another all-encom-
passing grin.
Hi yah, sub Cub yakamee no
checkee no washee." I put in playful
ly and received as much encourage
ment as Richards.
ct gets me-" muttered my fellow
worker as he surveyed the expansive
smile in bewilderment. He must be
something or other. He looks like a
bear"
mo. he isn't bear" stated posi-
lively. / had seen several bears. "He
looks something like John"
That's the first sensible idea ever
heard you express" congratulated
Richards. Send for John, while /
watch It."
Sure, sure" replied without
knowing what he meant THAT was a
fine idea; great head" And pushed
the Turkish janitor's call button.
After a few minutes John. the Turk
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-05

crossed over to the dental chair, seat
ed himself, pointed to the tools lying
about and rubbed the side OF his face.
Jaw, why didn't we think OF 1t be-
FORE" growled my partner. "Of course,
he has something the matter with his
teeth or he wouldn't come here. All
we need do Is examine his grinders,
find what Is wrong and fix it. A good
dentist doesn't have to be told what
the trouble is. Gee, we are a couple
Of nuts"
So Richards set out to discover
something. All doubt had now van
ished from his mind; he was master
OF the suituation; again down to his
calm, collected self and operating at
his profession.
In very business-like manner be
pried the victims Jaws apart and
looked in.
: Dirty" he muttered. TIL clean
them up first so can see what they
look like"
It was a skillful operation and
quickly performed When finished
Heinz looked In the mirror, grinned at
himself and noted that his features
had been improved. Then he grinned
at Richards and nodded his head to
show that all was going well, but on
second thought looked serious, almost
astonished. and again rubbed his face.
'Uh-huh, tOothache?" said Richards.
nodded his head at the patient and
rubbed his own face IN reply.
Pretty soft" be said TO himself,
"nreftv s0ff % and hagaD sOrfiuQ over
his tools Of torture. while sneaked
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-05

pieces were brought to our hospital
and a bunch Of squad doctors who
needed practice were detailed on the
case. And strange as 1t may seem.
the amateur medics, with the kindly
assistance Of a.few internes. succeed
Cd in putting Heinz's works together
so well that nearly everything match
ed UP and there were but two or three
minor fragments left over.
When Heinz had become able, the
doctors had let him out for a few
hours each day TO take a little exer-
else through the corridors, and thus it
was that he wandered away from the
regular halls and into our department
We did not know all this until later.
however. for as our department. that
Of dentistry. is located IN a wing re-
moved from the general hospital. we
see very little of the patients except
those brought to US for treatment.
Gee. what is it?" whispered Rich
arcs. my co-worker. when Heinz push
ed his revamped anatomy into our
midst and got of the aforementioned
bit of scrambled talk.
IF you guess right you can have II"
I replied lightly and went on polish
ing my favorite yell producer.
Did you want some work done?"
asked Richards. in that honey and
mush tone he employs while strapping
his victim in the chair and telling him
il viii not hurt one bit.
Heinz merely let out a couple more
lengths Of smile and nodded yes and
no.
Write II out for him" I suggested.
IF he can't understand plain Eng
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-05
By Elsie Endicott

mechanical exercises, but Lang was
waiting at the elevator the minute the
girl emerged. He was shocked at her
frail appearance The high color Of
other years had given away TO a clear
white-lovely IN its transparency, but
pathetic IN its indication Of her deli
cacy-while IN place Of the plump.
rounded figure appeared that OF the
sylph.
As Peggy recognized him. she drew
IN her breath. and though her eyes
lighted. she spoke no word. Neither
did he, but hungry eyes melted into
each other, and outstretched hands
that were empty with longing clasped
warmly.
Lang brought her into his study.
How has the world been 70 YOU" he
ventured. drawing up a chair.
"Oh, wretchedI I'm a stenographer
not q particularly good one. for
loathe II. bat it's the only tntrg / can
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-05

f1rst-class murder never seemed bet
ter, but after we had sat on the
vengeful Turk while. talked to him
as a couple fathers, shook some light
Of understanding into his head, show
ed him why It was neither advisable
nor polite to indulge in miscellaneous
murder at this time and gave him two
perfectly good dollars, he consented to
postpone the killing until some future
date and we let him up.
Now, = John" coaxed Richards
we've got to find out what he wants
and you are our only hope. Please
John ask him just this one little cues
ton, and after we get through Win
him you can kill him all you like.
John was stubborn but finally per-
suaded. and shot sizzling query at
the patient. Immediately came the
answer and even yet that vast stretch
of grin fingered Nothing could wipe
that out.
What does he say7" we asked
eagerly.
The janitor stood a moment puzzled.
Then he glanced over the room and a
look of genuine mirth showed through
the generous coat of engine grease
and coal dust on his face.
mo understand him." he said. and
we knew he lied, but the next mo-
ment he was gone.
well. I'll be DANCED" said Rich
ards and sat down suddenly.
"On two" replied. and Inopped my
brow
And then. like a bright light shining
through the darkness, Heinz arose.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-05

his part OF the argument with We
hemence, Peggy with fire and anger.
and ending up with the stingins and
binding information. And you've
gone and went and done yourself too
much honor. mister, TO think 10 be
your Kitchen drudge. for I'll be no
bcdy's galley slave. I'm going on the
stage 10 be a famous prima donna
so there!" And John. cut 20 the quick.
had run away from home and had not
seen her since.
But tonight as he paced his studio,
with the cheerful glow from the open
fire casting wistful shadows. he lived
the scene all over again. He won
dered how little Peggy was. he knew
she had left the little town after the
death OF the aunt with whom she had
lived. He wondered whether she had
kept TO her old determination TO so on
the stage; and he shuddered. For all
her temper and girlish arrogance
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-05

most exclusive clubs, and the II0tIau
welcomed him with open arms. But
be was anything but happy.
OF course. there was a girl at the
bottom OF Il ali. There usually Is He
had not seen her since she was slip
II a maid. with a tu -nedup nose which
10 amount Of coaxing and nurture
could keep the freekles OF. aud very
red hair that curled and tossed pro-
Fokingly Everybody made fun. o. her
keckles and hair; that Is, everybody
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-05

90 70 earn eEOlgh 10 study music
Your voice is superb. Peg-wonder-
full. I listened while you sang. You
still love % sing?
Il adore it," with a nns disregard
for nicely OF expression.
"Stpl want to be a prima donnsT-
NJ, II guess So"
So what could John Lang do but
gather the little mite into his eager
arms and cover the lovely white face
with kisses until the roses came laugh
ing back. and the big. sad eyes twin
kled
And Peggy. being a very human be-
ing. how could she help explaining
gayly. after the first rapturous en-
braces were over. "Oh. shant be glad
20 give that cantankerous old boss Of
mine a dignihed notice tomorrow.
And goodness. won't love 10 drudge
IN that glorious kitchen OF oursI"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-05

)HN LANG ought 10
have been a happy
man. He had sud
denly come into
fame as a popular
novelist: his writing
had brought hin, an
easy competence;
his talents had won
for him a cordial
reception into the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-05
INJURY STILL PAINFUL
Doctors Report King George Had a
Better Night.

LONDON, Nov. 5.-King- Georges
physicians issued the following bulle-
tin today: -~'
The king had a2&stter night. His
appetite is improving There is still
pain. especially whpu attempting to
move"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-05

COS Charming in its SIM
plicfty. yet with certain
sweep Of line that speaks of
mastery tailoring, this ripple
cloth coat has won the favor
Of those who know and APP
preciate true distinction i'm
dress. The large full skunk
oDOssum collar strikes one
of the seasons dominant
style notes. Attractively
trimmed with the new comic
al buttons, COlors are black
and DE
blue ............. .~@ -
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-05

612. Under this num-
Der, the above style
has been developed in
black and blue ripple
cloth. The belt in this
instance completely
encircles the garment.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-05

500. Ideal for the severest of
winter weather is this full
lined vicuna velour coat.
The high buttOned velvet col
lar has x beautiful racOon
fur edging. Buttons, set
closely down the front and
on the cuffs, hint at the
military influence in style
ideas. The belt. encircling
the waist. buttons G DE
through in front ~&S
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-05

ms loose a medley of sounds which
very much resembled what a French
menu looks like. only a trifle thicker.
Sometime later we discovered that
be was a Bulgarian, dubbed Helm by
the hospital attendants. because no
ore could understand his line of talk
enough 20 get his real name and be-
cause he occupied Room 81.
The fact that Heinz left the scenes
Of lis nativity when the grape shot
became too habitual for comfort.
made one think that be was not with
out some amount OF gray matter In his
anatomy but when on the second day
after his arrival in the land of the
free and home Of polite graft. he
paused In the middle OF a busy street
10 contemplate the lofty structures and
allowed his person to become eutan-
gled In the cog-wheels of progress. ii
looked as II his judgment wasn't so
keen after all and that he would
probably have done as we'll by staying
az home and being shot up by the
enemy.
After the curious visitor was care
fully picked out OF the mechanism of
two automobiles and a truck the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-05

sos. Very striking is this
model, not alone through the
grace Of its full fiaring lines,
but also for the beauty Of
the many patterns of wool
velour in which it has been
developed. The yoke across
the back and front runs low
under the arms terminating
in the dip at C0E
the back ......~ @ -
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-05

WAS a cOmlcal
fellow and the first
time we saw him
was when be In
serted his features,
accompanied by a
two bit smile, into
our q e part II e Mt
one day recently
and arrested our
attention by turn
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-05

1873. Deep, soft rolling
pleats at either side in front
and at the sides in the back
add a touch Of style elegance
to this charming conception.
which is seen in black and
blue ripple cloth. The col
lar is high and trimmed with
velvet 10 match the velvet
and button trimmed cuffs.
The all round belt is caught
at the back by two narrow
velvet %nE
strips ........~ <0
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-05

GIL. A refreshing smartness
Of style turks i'm every fold
and speaks from every feat
ure Of this ripple cloth coat.
from the high, pleated velvet
collar u the full fiaring
skirt with its diagonal slit
pockets. The cuffs are drawn
snug with a narrow band Of
velvet. Fancy buttons add
TO the distinctive appearance.
Color selections may be made
from black, q E
brown and blue. 80
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1915-10-19
Americans Should Think on
These Things

our sympathies, but we can remain
All-American. ..
We must not DO Influenced and,
brought to the point OF losing our
head by reason Of the German asi-
tation or the Pro-British activities.
Each eide Is clamorins for position
and recognition. The German asits-
tore are working night and day. The
influence OF the arms factories arc
also doing what 1t can to aid the
Aliies;' but We simple Americans
must keep our head, remain calm and
stand by the President in his effort
to and safe path which leads to
peace And National honor. 81
This 10. in its final analysis, q fixhs
to the fnish between. Great BritisA
and Germany, The hate and feeling
lies between these two. Each has
strong friends and sympathizers In
America. This is natural. There is,
however. grave danger that we go
too far. Our government has grave
problems to handle in connection
with each and the more Of unrest and
agitation there is around the harder
the problems to solve.
Let us remember that we are
ALL-AMERICANS, and
let us consider the things that each
day brings to us from the standpoint
of Americans not belligerent SYM
pathizers.
Preserving the Courts Dignity.
A Missouri Justice of the peace has
devised plan whereby judges may
resent insult in an approved manner,
and at the same time invoke the ma
Jesty of the law to defeat retaliation.
Judge" Green had laid aside the shoe
makers awl, and was engaged in the
trial of civil suit that involved
S3.25 and costs. In the course of ar.
gument, Marks, counsel for the de-
fendant. made a statement rejecting
upon the courts knowledge of the law.
Whereupon the court rapping upon
the side of his bench and gazing fear
lessly into the eyes of defendants
counsel, said: I'VE will now take a
brief recess. Marks, you are id
liar Marks lips parted with show
of resentment, but before he could pro-
ceed, the court raped for order with
the Injunction: Shut up, Marks!
Court is now in ion'-Pittsburgh
Dispatch.