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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-23
BURGLARS CRUEL
PROCEDURES.

The modus operandi Of robbers IN
the city Of brothery love is on the
order of that followed in Palestine
in ancient and modern days-they
not only despoil one Of his goods, but
cause him to appear in a state OF
nature before they depart III order
to keep him from following them.
It will be remembered that not
long ago sneak thief entered d
house in Philadelphia and after help
ing himself to everything portable
subjected young woman to this
cruel indignity. Fortunately he was
later captured, fully Identified and is
now serving a term in the peniten-
tiary.
Posing as physicians and inspec-
tors from the Bureau Of Health, two
men caused LYMAN krrtzman OF
Philadelphia to disrohe for !; medical
examination. and. while he was shiv-
cring in his September Morn cos
tune, stole S5l from the pockets OF
his trousers and made their escape.
kurtzman has a vacant room Oh
the third floor which he was deslrous
of renting and when the two men
called and asked permission to see 1t
he readily granted their request.
They told him that the room was all
right but that they were very partl-
cular with whom they lived, and LOOK
inc suspiciously at Kurtzman, one m
o,ired if he was "all right Kurt
man protested that in all his life he
never was sick. They, however. made
him believe that he had a slight cough
tho, indicated tuberculosis and Sug-
cested. as physicians, an eXamlna-
nation.
Kurtzman consented and they
made him strip. Then they thumped
his chest, listened to his heart ana
made him do all sorts of gymnastlce
stunts.
Then the bogas doctors held con-
sultation and finally told him that
he ought to be wearing heavier cloth
ing to protect his chest hurtzman'
who was beginning to shiver, told
tbam that he had other clothing IN
another room, and, in an accommodate
ing manner, they offered to get 1t
for him. They took his clothing with
them and left.
When the nude victim heard Ms
visitors going downstairs he became
snsn;cious and called after them, but
in his unconventional costume NC
could not follow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-23
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

10 all creditors of Mary A. Mat
thews, deceased, and Fred c. Mat
thews, take notice that the under
signed Special Commissioner of the
Corporation Court of Alexandria,
Virginia, appointed such by decree.
entered in the suit Of Benjamin w.
Guy and Joseph II. Curran, trading
as Guy, Curran and Company, who
sues, etc, VS.. Fred c. Matthews, ct
ais, now pending in the said Cor
poration Court, January II. 1918.
for the purpose Of ascertaining and
reporting,
First: OF what property, both real
and personal. the said Mary y. Mat
thems died sci seised,
thews died seized.
Second: The taxes and other liens
upon the said property, and all the
debts of the said Mary A. Matthews,
deceased, and the order of their pro
rity if any.
Third. To state and settle account
between the estate Of the said Mary
, A. Matthews, deceased, and the said
Fred G. Matthews, administrator de
son tort.
Fourth: What would be proper
; counsel Zee for attorney for the COM
/ piainant. for fling and conducting
this suit.
Fifth: And any other matters or
! things pertinent to the issue in this
cause which may be required by any
! party in interest.
Said Special Commissioners has
fixed upon Saturday, February 9th,
1915. at 10 o'clock Il. M, at his office
100 North Fairfax street, Alexandria
! Virginia, us the time and place Of
executing said decree. at which time
and place he will proceed to prove
claims. settle accounts and execute
decree as above set out.
If not concluded on daE named ex-
ecution or same to be continued from
; time to time at same place until
executed.
J Given under my hand this 23rd day
! Of January. 1915.
! r. D. BRUMBACK
! Special Commissioner in Chancery
Cor the Corporation Court Of Alex
| andria, Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-23
THE ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE
PUBLISHED DAILY

PUBLISHED DAILY
The Alexandria Gazette Corporation
Gazette Building >. :. King Street
ROBERTS. BARRETT, President
"a and General Manager.
HOWARD w. SMITH, Secretary and
Treasurer.
Entered at the Postoface Of Alex
andria, Virginia as second class mat
ter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-23
ANNUAL MEETING.

The annuai meeting Of the stock
holders Of the Atlantic Building
Company for The election of officers
and directors for the ensuing Ieai
iii, he held ut the Company's Office
123 south Royal street, AieXanoria'
Va. on Thursday. the 2lst instant
ut II o'clock a. NJ.
NJ. 81. PARKER, President.
LOUIS BEYER JR., Secretary.
j-12t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-23

Carroll Donnelly won from William
Whiting in two-mile roller skating
race at the Armory rink last night,
by half lap, in six minutes and
fifteen seconds. Bernard Hamilton
won the one-mile event from Leo
Sweeney.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-23
New and Up To Date
TONSORIAL PARLOR
Professor Hammond in
Charge.
300 Cameron St.
Washington Southern Ry.

w GSItiIiS tOll ,DoNe1ASAh ASJ
Schedule in, effect Jan. 4, 1915.
20, Washington and points north
daily at sos a. NJ, S:l3, 1868
1901, lis, $50 Through train for
New York, via P. R. R.) 6:1s
s:lS, 1888 p. NJ, week days, at SOY
.. H., Sundays only S:07 p. m.
70, Fredericksburg Richmond, and
point, south at 4:S7, 1853, (localj and
lO:i7 a. an, v12:l6, 1922 SIT (local)
9:47, p. m. daily.
Accommodation for Fredericksburg
at il:l3 m, daily except Saturday,
when train leaves 2:1S pm. This train
runs through to, Milford EXCEPT Sat.
Iurdays and Sunday: I.
! NOTE:-Times Of arrival and de-
p.1turs and connections sos gza1sa.
:sed. 81.
", P. TAILOR, Trnae, Va. !:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-23
CLASSIFIED ADS

For Rent, Help Wanted, Lost, For
Sale, Business Opportunities, ETC.,
one time, 25c; 2 times. 4oc; 3 times,
SOC; one week, s1.09.
Legal Advertisements, Proposals,
Orders of Publication, first insertion,
soc, per inch, each subsequent con-
secutive insertion, rs cents per inch
Memorial Notices, Deaths, Funer-
ais, Births and Marriages, 30 cents
each. For Memorial Notices con-
tanning Poetry, Csc additional tos
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-23
ANIMAL. MEETING.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders Of Iris Realty Company, Inc,
will be held at the Hotel Rammcl.
1926 north Royal street, on Thurs
day, Janaury list. 1915, at 8 P. NJ,
for the election Of officers and dlrcc'
tors. and for the transaction Of such
other business Us may properly come
before the said meeting.
ALBERT WENTWORTH, Secretary.
It'd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-23
SPECIALITY IN OYSTERS

Having secured the service Of one
Of the best oyster Cooks in the col'n-
try we are now prepared 60 deliver
fried oysters to any part oil the
ritv IN 20 8 o'clock at night.
Our single and double fried oysters
have no superior.
THE CRYSTAL CAFE
126 South Royal st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-23
NOTICE.

This is to certify that | will not
be responsible for any debts con-
tracted in the future by my wife,
GRACE RECkER.
23-2t. L. R. RECkER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-23

The lot Of ground with improve
ments on the east side of Queen
street, near st. Asaph, offered for
sale today by Samuel II. Lunt, auc-
tioncer, was purchased by Robert P.
Torbet for $4,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-23
Norfolk and Washington
Steamboat Company.

Every dav in the year for Fort Mos,
zoe. Norfolk, Newport News and
points south, via superb powerful
1tsel palacs steamgrs e'as"~rn
Through connections made at Nor.
folk with steamers of the Old pomin
ion Steamship Company for New Yeri
md; iderehaata. and Miners Steam,
ships for Boston.
General Ticket Once, go l4ss g
BOND Building, Washington. D. 9
Phone Main 1895
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-23
IN MEMORIAM.

CHESHIRE-In memory of our
Mother, MARY V. CHESHIRE,
who departed this life sixteen
years ago tomorrow, January "a,
1899.
Mother, we often sit and think Of you
When we are all alone,
For memory is the only friend
That grief can call its own.
Margaret and Julia
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-23

ROOMS AND BOARD-One large
room on Second floor with good
heat and electric light at 220, three
rooms in annex on second floor.
We will rent the first floor with
the use of yard for flat. Apply
220 north Columbus street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-23

LOST-On Monday night at Odd
Fellows Hall on north Columbus
street, or at Westminster Build
ing, an umbrella with silver handle.
Initials H. B. &. \ reward If re-
turned to 522 Queen street. 2l-3t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-23
a YOUTHFUL MOUTH
Shining Teeth No

If YOU will use Vernas Lo--
ton and Vernas Dental
Cream. daily. Free samples
to every purchaser of ar
.ticles amounting to ten
cents and over given by
ALIENS DRUG STORE
This offer for one week only
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-23

Go to the Hotel RammeI when you
want ;hc best fried oysters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-23

$500. 90 60 loan on Alexandria City
Real Estate. Rox 225. Alexandria
g;ru;n;, 1851.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-03-23
HELP WANTED

>>~~~~e~~~~~~>~y>~~ -~>~~-~~~~~~~>~~~~~~
WANTED-$20 to $25 per month
extra money to any employed per-
son without interfering. with regu-
lar work. No selling. No canvass
ing. Positively no investment. I'm
employed need not apply. Address
The Silver Mirror Co, Inc, 1928 w.
Madison st, Chicago, Ill.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-03-23

YOUNG MAN. experienced in plumb
Ing and owner of new Ford de-
livery car, wishes to contract serv-
ices of car and self with some good
plumber. Address OILS, Times, or
Telephone Main 1892.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-03-23
ExCHAGE

s~~~~~s~~s~~s~~->~~~~ NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
WANTED TO EXCHANGE beau
tlful corner lots, rest easy pay
ments. for 4 or 5-room house, close
to car. Phone Madison 1853.
FOR EXCHANGED 500 diamond
for a piano. Main 5000.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-03-23
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

WANTED-Furnished bungalow, j
rooms; must be strictly modern
and in good neighborhood. Call
Main 1918 or write +. Burgess, s17
Fidelity Bldg.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-03-23
LOST

.~~~~~~~~~~~s~~~~>~~~ ~->c~csS~~-~~~~~-~~-
LOST-Sunday evening. gray over
coat. Finder please call Proctor
4S7. 5043 No. Vischer.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-03-23
SAFE DEPOSIT VAULTS

FIDELITY TRUST co.'s SAFE DE-
POSIT VAULTS. Ground floor.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-03-23

YOUNG man wants room In private
family, and space for garage for
Ford machine Oil. Times.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-03-23
RAzoRs sHARPENED

WE sharpen safety razor blades.
All work guaranteed. Virges Drug
Co. 1924 Pacific av
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-03-23

COLORED girl wishes work in
plain or general housework. Can
give reference. Main 1865.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-03-23
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Jobs Open

~>r~>~~>es>~>s>s~~~ss-s- ~sr~r>~rS>>~S~~>sN~~Ns
GIRL to assist with homework;
give good home and small wages
and can go to school. Box 373, Ia
coma
COMPETENT girl for general
Homework, 2 in family, no wash
ing. Call evenings, 724 No. q.
WANTED-Strong boy to care for
chickens, incubator and do gen.
eral garden and farm work. One
that knows how to WORK. A..
Hook, SIPS Mckinley av. Madison
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-03-23
FURNISHED ROOMS

DOWNTOWN housekeeping and
furnished. The Auburn, 740h
St Helens. Main 4992.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-03-23

GIRL wishes position as waitress
some experience; can give refer
ence. Address ii. L., 723 Tacoma av
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-03-23

20 acres fine sandy loan
soil. almost level and only
II mile to good school One
mile to store and postof-
flee and on fine county
road. This land is near
Springfield, only a few miles
from Tacoma and as the
land is mostly open, the
whole 20 could be cleared
with very little trouble,
there being several cleared
spots already on the land
that could be plowed up
and planted to crop at once.
Plenty of neighbors. Price
only 5000 with 5000 cash,
balance payable yearly.
This is good land and GER
tainly as snap for some one.
Call Main 545, ask for Mr..
Abbott. Call at $40 Califor-
mia Bldg.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-03-23

WANTED-By middle-aged widow
lady, housekeeping for club or
widowers home; experienced and
best references. Main 91O5.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-03-23
FOR SALE

Five acres waterfront at $3.50;
$40 down, $40 per month.
Ten acres, back from waterfront;
good water view, with right way
to waterfront, at $3.50; $40 down
and $40 per month.
This property is on Ora bay, An
derson island; s minutes walk
from Vago p. o.; county road
through land; IL minutes walk to
good school. There's no better land
In the state of Washington for po-
tatoes. hay. English walnuts and
livestock. Telephone Main rs. Call
at
G. EBERT, Owner.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-03-23
Modern Home

1717 So. Sth. VIII sacrifice this
7-room modern home, on paved
streets. It's beauty. On account
of going to build want to sell. Give
you good bargain
200 Nat. Bank Tao. Bldg.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-03-23
ROOMS AND BOARD

FOR RENT--Two nicely furnished
rooms with board. Prive family,
walking distance, reasonable; gem
tlemen preferred. Main 1892.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-03-23

MANURE for sale, well rotted or
fresh; blowing done. Phone Main
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-03-23

A good elderly lady wants house
keeping, cooking or any kind of
work, small wages. Main 5926,
room "a.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-03-23
PAINTING

rs>e.><rs.r~>r>-
T. N. WESLEY, painter and decor
ator. Let us estimate your work.
Main S062. III so. l st.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-03-23
Jobs Wanted-Female

YOUNG school girl wants TO work
for room and board. P-1, Times.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-03-23

WANTED-Work by the day or
hour by good reliable woman. Can
give references. Main 95l5.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-03-23

LAUNDHEsS wants washing to
take home or will 20 out by the
day. Madison 1906.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-03-23

SHOW CASES. office, store nx,
lures, doors. window screens
for sale o Tacoma oG Cabinet 1 worns
lI22-24 Court c. Main 1881.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-03-23

ROOM and board. $3.50 per week.
Walking distance Main g17G,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-03-23

HOUSEKEEPING and single rooms
e1.50 week up. Michigan Hotel,
Main 1925. sao5H Pacific av.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-03-23

YOUNG lady wants to care for chill
dren afternoons or evenings.
Proctor 1906.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-03-23

GIRL wants homework or work as
childs nurse. 12O9h So. @ st.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-03-23
COAL AND WOOD. South En-,
Fuel Co. Phone Madison ST. !

VICTOR piano, S150: also fine Fdtl
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-03-23

SYLVAN, 701 ST. Hesens, fur. rms
$3.50 up; hskpg. suites, steam heat.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-03-23
Show Activity, the Wave
of Prosperity is Headed
toward Tacoma, Read This
Page for Real Bargains
FREE RENT

$50 lots. No. of 72d. $3.50 mo-. 80
fare. 20-in. service. Send for map.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-03-23
HOUSEK'P'G ROOMS

FOR RENT and fur. hskpg
rooms. HOS 9Th ave. Main $500
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-03-23

have IA acres of the best land,
with 800 feet waterfront, on county
road close to town, for $40 down
and $40 per month. Price $1,000.
Address D-1, Times.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-03-23

HoSKA KING CO.-Pro-
fessional Funeral Directors. 730-
- 81. Hsisns. Phone Main li3.
CASSIDY a ALLEN co. Funeral
directors, lilo SO. 18th. Main sl61
SO; TACOMA FUNERAL PARLoRs
". Piper.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-03-23
1924 Pacific av.
Jobs Wanted-Male

WANTED--By young married man
to drive for laundry, good hustler
and well acquainted with city. Ola,
Times.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-03-23

PRACTICAL SPANISH LESSONS,
Wednesday and Thursday, D. m.
1873 Perkins Bldg. Mr.. Suntander,
Chilean consul
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-03-23
ANNOUNCEMENT

CAN clean felt hats to look as good
as new. both aides and gentle
mans, csc to soc. 1107h Tacoma
av., room 2. Main e214
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-03-23
20 ACRES BIG SNAP

S22-23 National Realty Bldg.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1915-10-27

ia be bored 10 death
But you said you described your
ideal, protested Peter lamely.
"But-but," admitted Dorothy, tear
fully, that description was the exact
opposite OF my ideal. There! You've
made me say it, Peter Ford"
Say WHAT" he demanded, grasp
ing her hands and looking into Der
dropping face. Are you playing with
me, Dorothy"
Il couldn't play when-it means SO
sweet humility
There was an eloquent hush in the
rose garden
Susan, waiting on the terrace for
her sister. spied Dorothy coming
across the lawn with Peter Ford
They we're hand In hand like two
happy children They paused at the
fish pond and Susan saw them bend
ing over Its telltale surface.
Dear old Peter-I'm so glad" muir
INJURED sympathetic Susan. The
naughty child to describe such a
popinjay OF a man when she adores
Peters ugliness! What are you chill
dren doing?"
Peter and Dorothy lifted their
flushed faces from the mirrorlike pond
Dorothy answered with a swift wild
rose flush in her rounded cheeks:
Il was showing Peter the face of my
ideal lover"
CCopyright 1915. by the Mcclure Newspa-
ErUI|I rfTFF
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1915-10-27
LADY OF THE LAKE
BY NJ. M'cULLocH-wILLlAms.


Like the grass the shrubbery was
unclipped-long trails grew as ma
ture willed from the vines. But
there was no touch Of decay or pow
srty in the house proper-gay cushions
upon the piazza. lawn rug spread be
tween garden chairs. litter Of new
books Doors stood Hospitality wide
but there was no sign Of llfe-not even
after Withers had knocked with un
usual vigor
But presently an old negro peered
cautiously around the corner Of the
house, stared at them hard a minute
and then shrilled out In the high
pitched tone Of the stone deaf No
use yer waitin'. Wont see Miss
N'ria-Susan much fore shutdown
sheve turned plumb foolish an
token the hull kit an b'ilin sheye
got we're on ter the crick. an the
swimmin' hole-with fishpoles an
dinner baskets an sich.'
Good! Wen follow-being fisher
men Of degree" Withers proposed gay
ly, slipping silver in the old, lean hand
Davis hesitated. Sure wen be wei
Gomez" he asked. 81 confess the
swimmin' hole tempts-but suppose
We find it-occupied?"
Here the men found her the lady
Of the lake. AS the car stopped at
the very waters edge they saw her
splashing showers upon the heads
u three small boys, gurgling and
painting in the nearest shallow. BE.
yund. five young girls swan labor
1lsly. almost painfully. in ward O
three strapping lads. A young man
nd maiden lounged upon blanket
pread bank, and made q brave show
ut fishing
The lady OF the lake greeted With
ers cordially and acknowledged Davis
presentation with an easy unconcern
that robbed the situation of all awk
wardness.
Il do wish you could come in" she
declared heartily. waving her hand
toward the enticing water "Of
course you can fish-you might even
wade, or bangle your feet in water.
But don't please, disturb them
waving toward the pair piscatorial. 1t
would be cruelty to children-besides
what is one nice girl among so many"
Come out YOURSELF Can't We per
suade your" Withers entreated.
She laughed softly. saying, q will
II you will help me in the closing
game"
Tell US howl We're your &C
completes" Withers shot back
She looked at the timorous small
boys. saying refectively: q know
they could swim II they had to-and
they'd have to II they were pitched
il here beside me. heels over head
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1915-10-27

uaunorpe.
A slender woman, in soft nous
velvet. with wonderful auburn hail
ard glorious deep eyes, stood bcsid
Tim when the picture was nung
VERY. who had advised Calthorp
o forswear landscapes, was ais,
PRESENT.
Mrs Calthorpe." he said, with
rim smile, your husband once tod
re there was no depth in the hum
rountenance. / wonder If he still
.ulds to that opinion"
YRS Calthorpe glance shyly up
ard at her husband Calthorr
rughed rather shamefacedly
I'VE are all creatures OF circum
lance and subject to radical change
t opinion" he said. 81 don't pre-
tend to be a whit less so than my fel
lows
Copyright. 1915 by the Mcclure News
paper Syudicate)
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1915-10-27

Here they come! Catchl" With.
ers shouted. wading out and SELLING
the smallest youngster, to swing
him deftly into the "swimmin' hole"
Down went the child-to come up
spluttering, but laughing, within
yard Of Mrs. Elliot. who drew away.
saying firmly: Now for It Tommy
Swiml"
Tommy swam-the plunge had
washed away his cowardice. He even
patronized Ned. the next to be tossed.
Billy, who had bulldog Jaw. wriggled
and kicked.
"No-these are not slum children
just tots she picks up and invites here
for a month or fortnight" Withers
explained. "Schoolboys, too-you see
the big fellows-and girls"
Mighty decent of her-if she is an
accomplished lirt," Davis returned,
''5 eyes fast upon the deserted cabin
that served as bath house Almost
as he looked the small girls swarmed
from one door of IT, the lads and
mall boys from the other. And right
On their heels came the lady OF the
Ee, glowing and happy. tendrils Of
,et hair cllnging to her forehead, her
YES dewy dark, yet lucent. Her
thin blue frock. Quakerplain. came
modestly high at the throat, but had
sleeves short enough to reveal arms
OF admirable taper and softness.
She looked down plaIntively at her
small well-shod feet, saying to With
ers: Jimmy. isn't 1t a shame not to
go barefoot this fine hot weather."
why mott No law against It'll"
Withers answered bravely.
She shook her head signing re-
signedly: you forget Bridgeway. He
would die of shame for me-and
really can't afford to kill my social
conscience"
Brldgeway was the old black man
who had met them at the house. He
was a reminder from her fathers
time, AMI to him "M'ria-Susan"
would always be child. Indeed. she
started almost guiltily when he ap-
peared upon the opposite creek bank.
making a trumpet OF his lean hands
and shouting: "Ye better come to the
house righten erway! Err pesky pile
more men is thar waitin' ter court
ye"
Shall we go boldly and send them
about their business?" Davis asked
wondering at himself for his pre-
sumption. In response, he got a
beautiful sidelong upward glance and
very soft: "N-nol l rather like
to-hear what people have to say"
This was the beginning. The end
came two weeks later when Davis,
more madly in love than ever he had
dreamed he could me, asked her
plumply to marry him-asked It also
as diffidently as though he had not
seen the world.
with her klndliest smile, she told
him frankly that she had promised
withers that she would marry him
should she ever make up her mind to
take a second husband
Copyright. 1915. by the Mcclure NsWspa-
per Syndicate.l