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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-07-20

You can save money and trade at
home if you buy clothing, hats and
of Milton S. Lewis, the
home of Good Clothes.
For first class vulcanizing, tire and
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No. Main street. All our work is
guaranteed.
Mt. Vernon Auto Garage for your
tires tubes and accessories. Head
quarters for tourists. N. w. Corner
Public Square.
Come and see US for commencement
and June wedding presents. Low pric-
es on cut glass, fancy silverware and
framed pictures. Frank E. Kirby.
We will gladly duplicate the famous
$1,000 grocery order offer made by
mail order houses under the same con-
ditions. Mayer & Lambiotte, ,310S. Main.
Nothing more acceptable than a
book for the graduate. See us for any
thing in the art goods line. The Book
and Art Shop, Main and Gambler
For hardware, iron and paints
go to c. A. Bope and see what you
are getting before you buy. ia South
Main street.
We make all our own Ice cream and
candies. Courteous treatment, prompt
service. Give us trial. Mt. Vernon
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Buy at homo. No matter what you
want to pay for a suit we have 1t
Style and fit guaranteed always. Harr,
Lurie.
Fred A. CIough is showing a most
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McCormick-Our trade mark and 81
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antee. Superior quality and lower pric
es in furniture and undertaking.
When you have finished your shop
ping and have to wait for your train
make use of our rest room. Crumle>
& Beggs, Dentists.
Bird Bros. for auto tires, tubes ans
accessories. Free air station. No.
South Main Street, Mount Vernon
Ohio.
Stamm's Good Clothes Shop sell,
only reliable goods and our warrant o
good service is back of every article
You are cordially invited to call. W.
want your trade and we both lost
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Shop, Mt. Vernon, Ohio.
We handle good cheeses at reason
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Public Square.
Stauffer's Clothing Store, on tn
square. will serve you in your summe
suits, shirts, hats etc. Pleasure t
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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-07-20

Make that suit like new; we dry
clean, press and make new, nifty suits
at right prices. Sanitary Dry Cleaning
Co., 5 West Vine. Citizens S36 Red.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-07-20

Before you buy that next car, or bill
of lumber, come in and talk price and
quality over with Sanderson G. Nc
Creary; we'll save you money.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-07-20

The sensation of the season-the
new hay loader. Ask B. e. Salisbury
about one; also the new Mogul engine.
Phone 676 Green.
Evening star., 1915-05-09
CHAPTER iii
MARIE DUPONT! Where did you get
that pown2"

MARIE DUPONT! Where did you get
that gown"
The girl addressed had just let her long
evening coat slip from her bare shoulders
into the waiting arms of a maid and the
quick cry of admiration that greeted her
appearance drew to her every eye in the
dressing room. Even the maid looked
back and then remained staring. There
was an odd, breath-held, gasping pause
and as Marie Duponts lovely dark eyes
sent a lightning glance from face to face
of her companions she tasted a triumph
that would have delighted the heart of
any girl. The expressions she encountered
were as varied as the natures of their
wearers,- ,-involuntary delight generous
admiration, envy, chagrin, CONSERVATION,
anger.
"Stephanie never made that!' 1t was
little Beth Tate who again found her
tongue. She had a heart incapable of
envy; yet as her eyes swept the circle of
silent figures, all clad as she knew by
Stephanie, the fashionable modiste of the
winter, she ended with glance of dsdain
at her own pretty but conventional frock.
"You got it over from Paris, didn't
you! ImS tlme the speaker was Sybll
Lowther, tall, slim ash-blond, whose
clinging chiffon draperics undressed her
rather startlingly. The words were not
so much a question as an accusation of
unfair advantage taken.
Marie Dupont's quick ear caught the
hostile note, and over her face swept
pink wave of distress. "Oh, no, mol" she
cried. al did not get it from Paris! Steph-
anie did make it; but" she paused an in
stant, II designed it,"
"But, Marie, where did you ever get
the idea?" Beth Tate demanded.
"Out of my head, of course!" She
tapped her forehead with two pink finger
tips, then facing the cheval mirror she
swept her hands lightly back over the
Evening star., 1915-05-09

full six inches above his own. "How old
are you, Guy?" he asked,
"Twenty-tive.
81 thought about that. You were hard
ly more than a baby when | saw you last
remember the occasion distinctly. Your
father and | were smoking in the library
before dinner, and your mother brought
you in to say goodnight" He paused
moment then with his hand on the
younger mans arm he added, his voice a
bit unsteady, "You've lost them BOTH my
boy, and sometimes you miss them?"
Amarinth did not answer except with
twitch of his fine mouth.
"Of course" Gavock said. "Well," he
added after moment, 81 don't know
whether | need to say it, but will say it.
If you ever get to the point where you miss
your father,-need him, | mean,-will
you come to me? loved him, Guy. 1t
wasn't given to me to return in the slight
est measure all that owed him. want
you to know that there isn't anything l
would have done for him that wouldn't
do for you. wonder if you understand"
There was a short silence. Guys face
redeemed with the embarrassment that
speech which touches the hidden springs
of feeling almost always brings to an
American, particularly young one. al
do understand" he stammered. "It's
awfully good of you, Sir"
Chen that's settled" Gavock said
briskly anxious to relieve the young mans
embarrassment. He glanced again at the
photograph. "Are you hoping for sight
of Miss Dupont at the dance tonight?" he
inquired lightly over his shoulder.
"We're to do a stunt together-one of
the exhibition dances. She is beautiful
dancer, and sort of pulls me through some
how
Gavock wheeled "My dear boy, why
didn't you tell me that you were to be an
actor in the fete? That quite alters the
matter! With your permission am going
to change my mind and accept your in
vitation to go along"
"Good!" Guy said heartily. "Really l
don't believe you'll be bored,' he added
modestly.
Gavock gave short, odd laugh. "I
am quite sure of that" he said.
Evening star., 1915-05-09
SUNDAY MAGAZINE FOR MAY 9, 1915


her first slip
Amarinth stared blankly. "But why
shouldn't she have wanted you to rccog-
nizc herr"
"That's just the point declared
Gavock. "'That's the puzzle. Who is
She and what under heaven does she inn
agine she has to fear from me-"
Amarinth leaned forward eagerly
"Isn't it possible that she's married
woman with pasta past that you know
about? OF course she wouldn't want you
to recognize her in that ease"
ayes, that's the obvious explanations,
Gavock said doubtfuly
"But why isn't it the right one? Good
Lord! it's like a novel or a play! Why,
you might meet her in her own house some
day and suddenly remember where you'd
seen her beforc!"
"No such luck. fear" Gavock replied.
"Life holds few such piquant moments.
"You mean you'd like it," Guy ex-
claimed.
"Of course. Who wouldn't?'
al should think it might be deuced un-
pleasant" Guy answered "Why, she
might be the wife Of someone you knew!'
well, what of it? should have, |
hope, enough saroir ,faire not to betray
myself even to her, to say nothing of her
husband"
"But suppose you had to? Suppose the
circumstances We're such that you felt it
your duty to tell her husband what you
knew about her."
A FROWN gathered between Gavock's
brows as his young host spoke, and
he bent upon him sharp glance of puz-
zled dismay. He had stumbled upon
mental bypath that it did not please him
to find in the son of his old friend, and
with all his efforts to the contrary he
could not keep note of coldness out of
his reply.
"I cannot conceive of such case" was
all he said.
"But If the man were your friend?"
"lf he We're my brother, if he demanded
the truth from me, should lie with clear
conscience, and | trust convincingly."
The cold disapprobation in Gavock's
tone had become unmistakable. Guy
Amarinth felt it, and he answered a trfe
heatedly, "You are thinking of the woman,
| of the man.
al am thinking of the man." Gavocl
said. 81 should as soon think of telling a
man the truth about his unvirtuous wife
as | should think of telling the truth to a
child about the mutlated doll she fon-
dies
"Well, | should want to know!" Guy
declared, making the point a personal one
with the customary egotism of youth. "I
believe any man would want to know
"Most men think so--llnti they are
told
"Well, no fools paradise for mine!'
A DARK flush suddenly swept Gavock's
pale, thin face. He opened his lips,
but closed them again on unspoken words
His mouth hardened. Then, as if some
feeling denied oral expression claimed the
outlet of bodily action he sprang up, flung
his cigar to the hearth, and stamped out
it's fire with a sharp grind of his heel
When he turned again to Amarinth his
face had relaxed into his usual cheerful
calm. He laid his hand on the young
mans shoulder with affectionatc pressure
"You've a right to your opinion, my
dear boy; only have an idea that twenty
Al,
Evening star., 1915-05-09

your father himself
A few moments of silence paid tribute
to the dead.
RUT now for your question: Blond or
~ bruncttc?" said Gavork, rcvcrting
to the light, genial tone that was habitual
with him. "Thc lady was hunc de-
cidcdIy. A French type, think.
"Ioung?'
"Undcr Twenty-Five certainly; of our
best class. apparcntly; charmngly at
tired smalliSh of stature, sveltc, grace
full, vivacious, pretty, chic. Does she in
terest youo'
Immensely! just my style, in fact"
AS though invountarily the young mans
glance sought framed photograph con-
spicuously placed on the writing table
that occupied corner of the small sitting
room.
Gavocks observant eye followed the
glance. "Ah, puzzle Of your own, |
sec!'
Guy flushed and admitted that he was
still guessing
"I'd like to take a look, if may, before
GO" said Gavock
"Certainly. 1t will repay you, IT. *
But let's have your story"
"By all means. | want to know how it
strikes YOU"
"As a lawyer
ooh, no-as a person of intelligence,
Gavock laughed.
Amarinth laughed back through the
smoke of his cigarette. Proceed" he
said, dropping into chair and settling
himself to listen.
BRIEFLY Gavock related his encounter
with the unknown lady of the limou-
sine. al resumed my walk down the ave-
nue." he said at length, "Madame's
charming face dancing before my eyes,
when suddenly it flashed upon me that
the face was familiar, and the more think
of it the more positive | become that
somewhere | have seen it before; but
where or when cannot for the life of me
remember. | have been nagging at my
memory for hours. have gone back ten
years, reliving my life as nearly as | can,
from place to place that | have visited,
trying vainly to recover that lost trail.
1t remains always just beyond my reach.
"Perhaps it's just a chance resem-
blance," Guy suggested.
But Gavork shook his head with de-
cision. "No, the feeling that sort of thing
gives is quite different; it soon ceases to
haunt you. But what do you make of the
fact that the lady lied, that she said she
didn't understand French when she did?'
"But maybe she didn't. Lots of people
understand a few ordinary phrases of a
foreign language and nothing more. Even
such dub at French as am can say, 'Ce
ne tou rten.' 1t means It's of no con-
sequence doesn't it,"
"Yes. Say it again
Guy repeated the French words.
Gavock laughed. "You might as well
wave the Stars and Stripes, Guy. It's
short sentence, but hard test of pronun-
citation, because it contains the letter II,
sound all but impossible of mastery by
foreign tongue. | have struggled with it
sufficiently to recognize it in its absolute
perfection as | heard it this afternoon
That anyone could achieve that perfec-
ton and yet lack an understanding of the
simple phrases used afterward is not
humanity possible. Add to that my con
vi"tion of having seen her beforc-now
Nth 1nS IT ,}p.,
Evening star., 1915-05-09


estcd enough and idle enough for that.
took a cab and followed her. saw her
enter Il housc-hcr home-in the most
fashionable part of the town. noticed
that passing policeman touched his hat
respectfully as she aightcd, and when she
disappeared ! pumped him. VoilH The
lady is still Miss"
"Aliss WHAT"
"Ah, that's my secret, and | shall GER
tainly not share it with anyone holding
such rigorous views about the rights of
husbands" Gavock laughed "She might
marry friend of yours"
I'm not sure she isn't already mar
ried," said Guy.
"Neither am |. She isn't generally
known to be, that's all I'm sure Of Where
have seen her before | haven't an idea
not the remotest. But | have seen her!"
He looked at his watch. "By Jove! had
no idea it was so late. You have an en-
gagement, you said. hope our long talk
has not delayed YOU"
"Not at all: I've plenty of time. It's
dance, charity benefit, and starts late.
Sorry you won't join me- There will be
some very attractive exhibition dancing"
"Thank you. It's good of you to ask
me; but feel bit let down by the voy-
age, and want to turn in early. If you are
going now, we might start together.
Where is the dance?"
"At the Esplanade. It's on your way.
I'll get your hat and coat and phone for a
cab He started toward the door,
"While you're gone I'll take look at
your charming friend over there, Gavock
said.
WITH laughing permission Amar.nth
left the room, and Gavock crossed to
the writing table and took up the photo
graph that had attracted his attention
earlier in the evening.
AS his glance fell on the face in the
frame he started sharply. His hand
CROPPED nervously in a pocket and brought
out a pair of glasses, which he adjusted
hastily, casting an anxious eye toward the
door through which his host had disap-
peared. Stepping back into the light of
the center chandelier he stared at the
picture. His brows met in the tenseness
Of his scrutiny.
Suddenly Amarinths returning step
sounded at the door. Instantly Gavock
relaxed his gaze and turned clear coun-
tenance to greet the young man.
"a lovely girl Guy-really lovely
"Yes, and splendid likeness"
Gavock extended the frame to arms
length and regarded it with evident APP
proval. "A most charming face, he pro-
nounced heartily. "And | dare say |
knew the young ladys father and mother
WELL and that she is one of those clever
children who have taken advantage of my
absence to grow up?' The light speech
ended on a note of inquiry.
"No, you've missed fire there. Miss
Dupont is not an American.
dupont? The name is French"
"She is of English birth and parentage.
She is an orphan, and lives here with an
old school friend of her mothers, Mrs.
Alicia Thorley. Perhaps you know her.
She is New Yorker
81 have heard of her. Her husband was
English. They had place near Paris.
Some friends of mine bought it after Thor
lcy's death. A very nice place" Cav
ock's voice traicd off vaguely, as though
he We're lost in memories. "Does Miss
Dupont care for Paris?' he asked alb
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-13
THE VALUE or RIGHT IDI.tt.~.

-Four men escaped from the State penitentiary
Monday afternoon. Two we're murderers one
was robber the fourth was a forger The
oldest was only thirtyone. The average age Of
the four was little over twenty-seven, but the
average sentence was over fifteen years Each
OF the men must have started on his career of
crime soon after If not before, attaining his
majority.
The ingenuity and Skill displayed by these four
men in planning 10 escape from the power of
the law gave evidence Of an ability and fore.
sight. desperation and hardhood Of danger.
that would do credit 10 more worthy endeavors.
What is The value Of misspent life? These
four, and hundreds like them are charges to
the State. instincts sooh as they have mani
fesJed threaten the stability OF any organized
society. All the power of government must be
exercised in protection OF the States cjtzens
and in correction or the perverted Instincts of
such abandoned men
Why arc these things SO? Were these nen
or others like them naturally bad? Were they
born with murder and theft 10 their hearts
We're they chosen from the people Of the earth
to Tive GU, their lives in prison walls under The
ban Of The law Who can say that single one
q these did not have capacities for noble ser.
Vice for constructive citizenship for honest
livingo
1t was not me lack Of capacity, but Of right
start. proper ideals. right modes OF thinking
The blame is not wholly theirs Some ono in
tuenced them Some man or woman gave each
OF these four and many others in their posi-
tons. a standard Of conduct. ideals OF living
guides 70 action. 1t was the fault of the stand
ard the laNness Of the ideal. the fasjty Of the
guide that made these men go wrong IN life
Is governed by the ideal SET the standard low
and, The life viii never rise above II. Place the
standard high and raise 1t every day higher
and the life. too Viii rise When men fall
under the ban Of the law in The great majority
81 cases perverted ideal is the root Of the
trouble
No responsibility is greater than that oil
establishing ideals. Each parent, each teacher
each individual. helps to make wholly or part
ly. the ideals Of youth. -Four lives gone wrong
mean four lives started wrong by four sets OF
parents, teachers or exemplars. His life is
most worth living whose work s. most worth
while"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-13
PROHIBITION IN TIL PHILIPPINES,

correspondent whose views are given space
to-day advocates action by Congress looking to.
ward prohibition of sales Of liquor 10 or in the
Philippine Islands. The letter takes strong
ground, and the contentious are sound through
cut, There is no reason nor excuse for govern
mental protection Of he liquor business. When
dependent peoples are involved, many OF taem
ignorant of he effects Of alcohol and unable
therefore. 10 properly restrict It's manufacture
and sale. even mad they power 10 do So II is all
The more duty incumbent on America 10 pro
tect them from the effects OF shat which de
str0ys both soul and body
Whether Representative Jones viii adopt The
suggestion to incorporate such a provision in
his present bin only Mr. Jones can say me
lf9tnfan would greet With acclaim such a step
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-13

For Philippine Prohibition.

Editor Nirgnan:
Sir.-Some weeks since ! wrote a letter which
published til The tNirginiun advocating
prohibition of alcohol and opium in the Philip
zine Independence Bn now before Congress.
That article was copied in the public press
ard commended bv the International Reform
Eur eau and by the National W g. r T. leaders
and many Others:
Dr, Wilbur +. Crafts collesemate of mine
TN the skies, is urging amendment to the
Jones bill. before the Senate Committee
as follows
After prohibition If poiysanly. a. id: No in
i"xtcatine drink drug shall be sold except for
medical purposes"
4 large petition for his action has gone 20
Seuator swanson from, this place. and suggest
i7at ever, favorable to this write a once
TO ono If The senators from Virginia and to- aen-
gresham Jones. The chairman az the House
Committee.
The truth seems 10 lac that the vary worst
ef the whit race Of cur United States have
gene tn Howat, Porto Eieo and The Philippines.
and are doing all ,het can to dehauah the weak
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-13

pended with delight TO see the beast gore his
victim to death. The do not challenge one
another 20 exhibit their strength in the boutins
Fins yet they eagerly pay the price TO witness
PHYSICAL strength express tsel in brutal form.
Fourthly. by honorire the men who lead in
writing carnage and rapine into the history OF
The race. Thee dance and make music in honor
of the man who Stays his tens of thousands.
AND give the man who sinks ship a kiss OF
sanction. They deem IT. q rare privilege Tor
sooth. 10 dance with men who Weld the engines
ce death They tremendously strew flowers
over the dust of the men who, by their genius,
NOV down their fellow creatures who lead the
flower OF tn nations young manhood 10 the
battlefield to he slaughtered like oxen who
maze thousands OF WIDOWS and orphans They
tlwploy the sculpiors chisel to carve statues 10
make concrete and Derpetuate in the minds of
the race, the savage deeds of men. 1t is sadly
true that in many civilized countries there are
adopted the name of tho Prince of Peace and
Love whose chief objects to keep alive
deeds of saYagery ami To honor The men who
Glanced TO be born and reared in the little sec
lion OF Geds world in which they themselves
tive. In the depths Of their hearts love they
shrine the. names OF these men. often they
boast OF the pjetv and religious faith Of these
men, citing the fact that el1ieftains have knelt
in prayer before soirl. into battle But let
be sure that the TINA will when tho
man who knecls in PRAYER to ask for power to
slaughter his brothers who calls Jesus Christ
20 steady his hayonet as he charges. will be re-
@arded "a doing act that is insulting 10 him
Who made and loveth an
Miss Jane Adams in q speech made prophecy
hat surely ths nrv- generation will fulfil: The
time Will come when the man who saves city
Mil be honorod mors than the man who de-
stroys city May more of ret type be born
into the race
Several months ag, there appeared in The
Fjreinian a COMFY OF - resolution made by the
National ASSOCIATION opposed to Wtmans Suf
frage, ana endorsed by the Richmond Assoc
l-atiax
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-13
How Women Contribute 10 The World :
Brutality.

1dff8s N.lrefptat,s
3{r-W6en or- ~.Irva\.s me history AZ fhp
tare with a ,.au, - le,arr,f,ire tto sopr..a. -
brnta}it, he =. n firs+ bIush Immersed t,,- 81
DISPARITY. ia contribution b,- mon ana women
l:,,, The dspsrit is -eatl,- Diminished ,,.t, no
considers t1c moi hads ,5sed The ereatar rart
tnf fnents contribution l. overt ana direct ,,hj.n
,t,s ,.eaata. .4...t re- r,a,oa,,, H. ,,ro,,,+ 49,, -
direct When ,e ron1nare such direct rontrib,-
lions as 0uean TsahaIla.s nart i, the snanfsb
ino4,fsi,5,. 49, t,lu,,,.. Men,, e,a,,ot,tu -
f,rotest4gts The unnatural CRIME ~ tbe tsn,nrcsa
som aud Onran ,,atberino.v massacre q, the
Turks Win Inc {ndf,or+ ,,ethods +t,e forn,cr
na}e into ipsieniftc-nra AS ser il fbe {ndiroc,
methods ire fo,,r ia ,n,ber
First n, teaebins ehildrn,, and ,.or,,h br,ta
courage ana ftrtittonS patriotism rto snartao
fafter yontd rather soc f1,e Garth drintxt,g he
SIMS nfc h1o,d Than ~ 4ea hin, ,efu,, j., sbaro
He ,lory ~ hpttte Ia the ayes 40 +h Tautor
mother the uon :, bo deserted his shield enrr-
f1itted tbs. crime of crimes FER Z. lni.h, to
ssAa, - wouar's ,fa,.nr" an Tho hattIa fieid ,rag
tnt. highest honor thar She could confer upon
i;tm Professor Ames "a nofoo psychologists
etee The facf that il, rerruit{ng fbair arn,,eA
rertai, rapuA4tcs have been 4vrbo5zad ~ a
,,,.-or an hot.Iefiayas from, m. minds ~ Young
men ~ renlindtns Their, or tho claims ar valnr
women darna,.a ar their lover. anonr brave
,naib
Isnys ARE ait nero t.orsblpers And IL is
s,fl,. trttn mai in hn4,as and schools often thc
mr.. are heii IN 10 them az heroes who have