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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-13

Don't tell old Martin what I tried
to do TO you boys. He's the kind that
would put me In Jail III be on the
level I did come here 70 try to trim
him. but I'll cut It ont. Honest / will.
Oh, Ambrose, don't like being a
CRATER"
"Nix. nix" said Peale "He left me
here to settle IT, Where is the cOntract2
Come on. Gimme-gi gimme
you mean you've been on all the
timer cried the countess.
Sure"
"And you let me sit there a-moultin'
all over the place agalnr'
"Gimme-glmme''-
"Oh. | suppose I've got TO- Oh. I'm
sick OF soap anyhow. Thirteen may
be lucky for you boys, but it has been
a hOOdoO for me-"
She handed over the contract to him
gracefully enough.
"And now. my little hearts Of let
tuce," Peale chanted. "1nls concludes
your portion of the evenings entertain
ment."
"You are IN IS carat kid" said the
countess. '"Ta, ta," she added. Ring
me up some day
$50 long" said Ambrose BE good"
And so he assisted at the dismissal
OF one Of Mr. Martins callers that aft
ernoon OF the first. OF Mr.. Bronson
Of Chicago and his 10000 cakes. he
had not yet heard. Perhaps this was
just as we'll The mood Of Ambrose
this Saturday afternoon had grown far
too genial anyway.
Into the middle Of this mood. just as
he was showing the countess to the
door, with no Intervention by the
faithful Johnson, burst Mary. follow
ed by Rodney I'm a tearing hurry.
They stopped abruptly when they saw
Ambrose.
"Oh. have you seen father?" Rodney
asked SIS he here"
I'm waiting for him now" Peale
answered.
It's most important" said Mary
breathlessly.
''You remember the countess" Peale
put i'm cautiously.
They all bowed, embarrassed, and
there was an awkward pause, which
the countess broke
well, / guess I'm not wanted she
said perspicaciously. looking shrewdly
at the trio. $50 I'll trot. III trot. So
long Won 13 sOansuds"
Alas for the inequalities OF this
world! If for Ambrose Peale these
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-13

last days had been blue, for Rodney
and Mary they had been all the color
OF roses.
Much history had passed over their
heads as we'll as the cOmpany's In the
hours leading up to their visit TO Mr..
Martins library and their foregather-
ing there with Ambrose and the count
ess. The order from Brown & James
had begun II. and that was really the
soap kings fault, since he had waved
his monopOlistic wand and caused the
false order TO spring up out Of the
ground, and Mary's $1,000 cOntribu-
tion TO the soap company's capital had
developed 1t. which may also be said
to have been the fault Of the old mag
nate.
The Brown & James order was espe-
cially 10 blame. however. because ii
had made the future look assured and
rosy and encouraging. so that together
they had taken the plunge. In the illu-
minated moments which followed the
$1,000 flash Mary's reluctance had dis
appeared, Rodney'S ardOr had redOu-
bled. and I'm the reaction OF lovers
quarrel and a grand makeup" as
Mary said. they had gone OF TO the
Little Church Around the Corner and
been married That was the whole
story. Really and truly il was all old
Mr.. Martins fault and prearranged bv
him from the beginning. as Mary tol1
herself again and again, defending her
self against Rodney's fathers possible
wrath when the news OF his sons Ilar-
rage TO a typewriter should be broken
gently 10 him.
The quarrel came. as quarrels and
April showers are apt TO do. out OF u
clear and serene SKY. In thu general
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-13

yes. SIR
Peale entered. and he and the soap
king struck FIRE almost at once.
"NOw, see here. young man. began
Martin, quite indignant at the coun-
tess story.
"Now. one moment, Mr.. Martin"
Peale began. 81 just want 10 say that
1 am a man Of a few words. This
isn't advertising gifts personal.
know you don't like me-"
"why do you say thatT' Martin ask
ed curiously.
Because I'm a pretty wise gink,"
said Peale.
We'll, you are a bit fresh" Mr. Mar
TIN agreed.
Fresh? Well. I guess that's right
:oO." Peale went on. But that's me
I'm not your style Here's the idea.
Your son has been immense to me-
Great Kid, and 1t struck me the reason
you wouldn't back him was because
was mixed up in his business. So L
just came to say if that's the situa-
Il
go ahead with him alone"
This was Ambrose's great moment,
his big emotional scene. But when it
came at last, after all his bordering
and planning, it seemed very fiat and
unimpOrtant And for the life of him
he could not have told how the old
magnate was taking ii.
Z You're not a partnerT' the soap
king asked him at last
Il should say not. I'm just a hired
hand. He could can me any moment,
! but he's not the kind or guy who'd DO
that
Then you haven't power TO sign
10 make a deaf
Il should say not" said Peale. "Why,
he and Miss GTayson do all the sign
ing If l could have signed contracts
I'd have spent $1.OOO,OOO in advertising.
And. believe me, you ought to back
him, because honest, Mr. Martin. it's a
great scheme-the Is Soap. On the
level If it's handled right and the pub
LEFTY end Is
Now, don't get started on advertls.
I ing" Martin interposed, holding up his
hand.
That's right. too" said Ambrose
lamely well, l guess that's ALL l
wanted to tell you how l stood about
Rodney. That's of my chest, so good
afternoon"
Mr.. Martin gave a good look at this
young man. who was willing TO sacri-
fee himself for Rodney, but outwardly
he did not relent
Wait, a minute" he said presently.
What I'D you boys mean by trimming
that poor countess on the French
rightsr'
Jumping Jupiter! Has she been
/ hereT' asked Peale. again alert.
Mr.. Martin explained that she was
here now. that she said she'd put Rod
ney in jail for fraud unless Mr.. Mar
tin made good that $4,000.
I've got to pay her; can't see the
boy disgraced," he concluded.
Say. If you'd like to save that S15,-
600. I'll fix it for you" spoke up Peale.
But she's got q contract" said Mr..
/ Martin.
'I'll get 1t for you cheap" Peale an
swered him. Pardon me. sir, but
know how to handle danes like her"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-13

NNR. MARTIN looked at Peale
me- again Ambrose's mission had
Iva succeeded in a way be did not
suspect.
mir. Peale, l like you" said old Mar
tin.
Huh said Peale.
Have a cigar" asked Martin.
Ambrose took it. feeling better than
he had felt for many days.
lie wondered idly what that butler
guy meant presently when he stuck
his head in and announced 10 his mas
ter that he had telephoned that party.
who was at his office now. He heard
Martin mutter:
Good. good. Peale. I've got to 60
out on an important soap deal oh. by
George. ! nearly forgot he added.
There's another matter l must attend
TO first Peale. you'H find the countess
in there DO the best you can. Wen
settle the details when l get back.
Make yourself at home"
"Sure. This cigars great company"
said Peale. He strutted up and down
cocl1ily on the thick rug. He must at
tend 10 the countess, he remembered,
and no fOoling SO he went over TO the
door behind which she was hiding and
threw it open with a flourish of fake
French
Countess de Bull Run" he ratified
on. DE juie-de jOie-polltern no
blesSe oblige."
You ought to take up French, Am
brose," she said sweetly. Your ac-
cents immense. Well, little sweet
heart
SAY. what are YOU doing In these
parysE" PeRle interrupted her.
ooh. l came 10 see Mr.. Martin" she
said lightly.
What forT'
What do you thinkT'
"See here now, II you're aiming 10
trim the old man l won't stand for II"
protested Ambrose.
Ambrose. do me another favor" the
countess begged
ssXIhaf A IL -
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-13

"Hurrah, MaryI It's all right nowI"
Mary pushed the buzzer twice. Al
most instantly the telephone rang.
shall I answer itT' said Mary po-
litely.
Go ahead-say I'm out" Martin
grunted
"Oh. hello" said Mary in the tele-
phone, adding In an aside to Mr.. Mar
tin, ats for me. Hello, Rodney
you've seen BronsonT
Bronson repeated Mr.. Martin.
HE did7" said Mary in the tele-
phone; why, that's a splendid offer.
i hardly dared think Brown & James
would be so generous"
I'm accept your proposition, Miss
Gayson." interrupted Mr.. Martin
hastily.
Wait" said Mary. Have you
closed with Bronson yetT she went
on. "Oh, you haven'ty
Good" grunted Mr.. Martin.
NO" Mary went on, 81 think you'd
better come right up from the Office
and see me before you sign anything. -
Here, let me talk to him." Mr.. Mar
tin said, and reached for the phone.
"Oh. hello, hello" called Mary quickly
and jiggled the bell. ''Oh. dear, we've
been cut on"
Tn grateful to YOU" said Mr.. Mar
tin
shall we sign memorandum
nowT' asked Mary a little nervously,
"sure-sure-just the rough details. y
be agreed
"Sure. never put of till tomorrow
what you can sign today" said Mary
Mr. Martin began TO write:
"Fifty-One per cent-ROdney-ffty
thousand And what's that young
mans name agsin-Spielr
"Peale," said Mary.
That certainly is one dickens Of g
name-S30. OOO-Grayson S2O.OO0-there
| You sign here"
mo, you sign first" said Mary. He
obeyed-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-13
CHAPTER XXX.
A Wsddina Present.

~ ODNEY and Mary waited, snd
- love was rewarded once more
IN by nothing less ethereal than a
second order for soap that very
morning. 1t was from Dockery's, and
this time they simply must I'll it They
both agreed, wherefore they had flown
at once TO Mr.. Martins house ia the
midst OF their honeymoon.
They arrived while Mr.. Bronson OF
Chicago was putting in his half hour
wait by feeding peanuts to the chip
hunks In Central park. They found
only Ambrose there, though very much
at home: and Ambrose. OF course, once
the countess was disposed OF. wanted
10 know what the excitement was all
about Mary told him Il seemed that
just after they got To the office that
morning a letter FROM Dockery'S had
come IN
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-13

Tacuns LIS ATTENTION venemenuy.
VIII you do me a favorT'
Why, yes, Miss
When DIR. Martin comes back don't
tell him that Rodney and Mr.. Peale
are here or Bronson either. Say I'm
alone"
yes. miss. but Mr.. Martin has Just
driven up in his car. He'll be here
directly"
Hurry up, then Tell him I'm here.
waiting for him." said Mary.
Johnsvn went out obediently.
1--WE got a great idea" said Mary.
you two boys go into that room and
stay there. Now listen. Keep Bron-
son there. When l ring this buzzer
twice you call me on this phone
there's a switch In there-and never
mind what I say. Now hurry. I'm
going to try to make a deal with your
father"
They went out reluctantly. Mr. Mar
Tin came In.
Hello. Miss Grayson.' he said see
Ing her: this Is another pleasant sur
prise. Where is Rodney"
THAT doesn't matter. I'm here,
said Mary demurely.
Where's that-that Mr. he began.
''Mr. PealeT said Mary. ooh. Mr.
Peale's gone back to the Office. but be
told me TO tell you that he'd got that
eontract"--
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-13

"oh, he did, did hep said Martin.
Great, great He's a smart boy"
I'VE are all smart" said Mary. Its
q smart firm. We've just got letter
from Dockery's for 10000 cakes Of 13
Soap, and this time you didn't send
the telegram"
"Dockery's, chr Well, Well Now III
be frank" be said. II want Rodney TO
come In with me-and you've got to
help. You started this scheme. Now
finish it up"
What's changed you all OF a sud
den?" asked Mary.
We'll, Dockery's, for one thing"
said the old gentleman. That shows
sensational advertising does pay.
Those boys are right I've been too
conservative, but anyhow I've got the
whip hand. Rodney can't get his soap
for Dockery's except from me, and IL
I'm going to furnish 3 cent soap
that be sells wholesale for 60 cents,
I'm going 10 be In on the profits. Any
young man who can do that Is just
er he wants me or not. What do you
say, Miss Grayson?"
I'll do all l can for Rodney" said
Mary, looking down.
Good. Now, what's your propost
tionT' he inquired, sitting down.
Five hundred thousand dollars
cash." said Mary quietly.
''What!' yelled Mr.. Martin.
That isn't all. We are to get 81 per
cent Of the stock. you put up a fac
tory and give Rodney $4,000 a year.
Peale $4,000 and me $4,000"
Mr. Martin whistled.
AS my son once observed. what
lovely weather were havi ng," be said
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-13
RIVAL ATTRACTIONS.

where's that hotel that used 70
advertise All the Comforts Of Home
for One Dollar %
Busted -. The hotel opposite
put up a sign: None Of the Dis
comforts OF Home for Two Dol
lars
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-13

China yearly sends $4,000 worth
( peanuts 10 the United States.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-13
CHAPTER XVIII.
A Wedding.

HNR. MARTIN looked at Peale
WE again. Ambrose's mission had
Iva succeeded in a way be did not
Susrosf
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-19
A CITY OF I'LL REpuTs.

The mayor of Atlanta has made
bad matter worse by his defense of the
mob that hanged Frank. He has set
tied the certainty that Atlanta is a city
of mobs and that it's mayor is no bet
ter than the mobsters.
Perhaps the mayor does not repre-
sent the feeling of the real Atlanta,
that solid citizenship which is the
backbone Of every city. 1t is common
that mayors do not. Perhaps like other
mayors of whom observation takes
note in other cities than Atlanta he is
playing up to that froth of cities which
refuses 10 obey the laws and represents
little except franchise which makes
the meanest and least considered of its
membership equal at the polls with the
best citizen of the town The caliber
and the chaacter OF the mayor is fairly
indicated when in a public speech he
warns Governor Slaton to stay away
from Georgia. His utterance is an in
direct admonition to the mob to hang
Slaton if he should come back home.
Atlanta's mobs and it's mayor are
the greatest liabilities with which that
city is burdened. It could take on a
debt Of millions and carry it easier
than the i'll repute it has earned in the
case of Frank.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-19
Topics of the Times

One idea Of something new would
be for some man to make speech
without some newspaper suggesting
that he may be candidate for gov.
ernor.
Il begins to look as though the prin-
ciple that Mexicans have a right tc
kill each other ad libitum and an Am
erican now and then is due to be
amended.
supervisors seems to be pretty strong
for real roads and with the voters OF
his association. Given a year or two
more it will be as hard to find ant
good road sentiment in Iowa as to find
farmer who is opposed to rural de-
livery and telephones.
John Mahn in a recent letter attri-
butes the election Of Horace Boies to
a wave Of anti-protection sentimen,
rather than to anti prohibition votes
Perhaps the protection wave had
something to do with it but Boies was
elected because Of an prohibition
sentiment which no longer exists but
has beeh replaced by an optimistic
sentiment: also because prohibition
didn't prohibit: also because the en-
forcement OF the law was left entirely
to localities and was conducted In
many cases with the zeal Of bigotry
tho law
under the new sentiment and the new
enforcement system will not produce a
serious number Of votes for the demo-
cratic candidate whoever he may be
while evasion by republican candi-
date will go far toward electing a de-
cent democrat. Times have changed
sence Hammer died." changed plenty.
While adding up the pros and cons
Just take into consideration the kind
of weather Iowa is enjoying as against
conditions on the gulf coast. When
ever the fever rises to move out of
Iowa to one coast or another just look
over the record. That will lower the
temperature in all cases where the
patient isn't actually delirious.
a Mr.. Hyneck has purchased the
Tama News and viii take charge OF
the property at once. He has been
sports editor of the Cedar Rapids Re
publican and Is a theological student
with intentions Of entering the min
tstry. So we may assume that Mr..
Hyneck's paper will be no lowbrow az
fair.
Burnard Murphys absence from the
Better Roads Commission which he IN
spired was at his own request He be-
lieves that Governor Clarke has select
cd wisely and confidently expects that
results will come from the effort
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-19
TINES REPUBLICAN, MARsHAILTowN. IOWA: 49, 1918

server that there u friction between
the greater Iowa commission and the
governor because the latter doesn't
favor special session. Nothing bet
ter could happen to the road interests
than to have q spirited discussion on
how and when to bring about better
conditions. The meetings of the
Greater Iowa Association will stimulate
interest in the work Of the better roads
commission. 1t will start the state to
talking and in the end Iowa will be
assured Of highway legislation COM
mensurate with the greatest agricul-
tural community in the country.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-19
ON GOOD ROADS.

Now that Governor Clarke is to APP
point special committee to invesu-
gate and make recommendations on
the construction of roads, it may be
expected that more and better light
will be thrown on this subject than In
the past The trouble has been that
those who have been pushing the good
roads problems have been impatient
with those who differ with them, and
intolerant in their treatment of them.
It might be supposed that the farm
ers, who are most vitality interested
in an easy way to get to market would
be foremost in boosting for paved
roads. The fact is, however, the most
vociferous pushing has been done by
owners of newspapers, and their att
rude has been such as to repel, rather
than 10 secure cooperation. With
committee of which Bernard Murphy
is one, it is probably falrer methoo
of dealing with those who are slow to
fall in line will be adopted, and some
real progress will be made.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-19
BETTER ROADS CAMP AIGN.
TDes Moines Canita1

Governor Clarke has named COM
mittee to investigate methods of secur-
ing hard surfaced roads in Iowa It
will report to the next session Of the
legislature. The commission is COM
posed of an editor, banker, farm
paper publisher, an attorney, two
farmers and a grain dealer. They
represent every section Of the state
and every class Of business men who
are vitality interested in road problems.
At the same time the Greater Iowa
Association has announced it will hold
meetings all over the state to work up
enthusiasm for permanent roads. The
slogan Is 1900 miles OF paved roads in
the next five years. If the sentiment
is sufficiently strong the greater Iowa
officers want an extra session OF the
legislature held so that work can be
started in 1916.
It might appear to the casual OBJ.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-19
Iona Newspapers
THE GOOD ROADS COMMISSION.
mason City Times.]

THE GOOD ROADS CN''D-'i''7'
mason City Times.]
with the appointment of the per-
uanent good roads commission yest@
day by Governor Clarke the first step
to provide Iowa with permanent roads
was taken. A study Of the road prob
lem in Iowa reveals the fact that IN
spite of what has been accomplished
the greater part of the problem is yet
to be solved. The good roads com
;;,:sz:c.: I'll! he in a position to make
a thorough study of the situation and
report their findings to the legislature
IN 1917 The commission OF seven can
conduct their investigation and finally
report plan whereby Iowa may
finance and build permanent roads.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-19
hia Poaision.

is he manager still in the matri-
monia1 FIRM"
Not much. Since the baby came
he's merely the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
more American
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-19
A Form Of paelination.

Adeline (cordially)-Do come over
to the hall for dinner tonight.
Slender Sally-Thank you. dear, but
you know I'm doing my best to get fat.
Wisconsin Awk.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-19
A Masonic Meetings.
. SPECIAL COMMUNICATION


Marshall Lodge No. 1903. A. F. e. A. NJ,
work in first degree Friday, Aug 20.
John w. Wells, secretary; w. II.
Steiner, w. M.
SlGNET CHAPTER. No. SO. R. A. NJ.
Regular Convocation Monday evening,
Aug. Is. L. S. .kilborn, H. P. John w.
Wells. Rec.
STATED ASSEMBLY, King Solomon
Council No. 20. R. e S. NJ. Monday
after the third Sunday. L. T. Forbes,
recorder George Gregory, T. l. Nj.
REGULAR coNCLAVE. st. Alderman
Coulmandery No. 80, K. T., Tuesday.
Aug. II, o'clock. Regular business.
M. S. Mcfarland, Rec. George Gregory,
e. C.
REGULAR MEETING Central Chap
ter No. 81, Q. E. s., Wednesday. Sept.
Is, p. m. Business. Anna Downing.
secretary; Mary Black Collins. w. NJ.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-19

The human family Is subject to fifty
governments.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-19
NORRIS AND GOOD ROADS.

lDdV0npOrC i lHeS.J
The appointment by Governor Clarke
of D. w. Norris, Jr., of Marshalltown
to be chairman Of the good roads COM
mittee which is to report to the next
legislature Is an appointment that
will meet with the approval of all per-
sons in the state who have been giving
careful attention to the good roads
question. Mr.. Norris has given much
study to the problem Of providing hard
surfaced roads turnout the state. He
has investigated what has been done
in other states and has shown by
elaborate articles that it is possible to
make similar Improvements in Iowa
without placing heavy burden on the
farmers.
1t is confidently expected that the
report which Mr.. Norris committee
will make to the legislature will lay
the foundation for really practical per-
manent road building in the state. As
ISOLATED with him Is Mr.. Brockway,
author Of much good roads legislation.
whose experience will be invaluable
to the other members of the committee
There are not few people in the
state who hold that while dragged dirt
roads are good so long as they last,
much money Is wasted by the neces-
sity of continuously working on the
roads in order to put them in shape
after each rain.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-19
That memory appeals to me

That memory appeals to me
A load of dead-ripe apples free!
The farmers busy with his crops
And don't care for the fruit that drops;
used to love to tramp out far
To where those rosy apples are,
And tuck those rosy apples in
Till cider dripped off Of my chin,
And mother would be scared at night
For fear I'd lost my appetite.
Them was the days Of long ago
When apple blossoms used to blow
Across my path, and I would be
Acquainted with each apple tree,
And figure up the seasons eats;
And watch the tree Of golden sweeta
That every farmer has, and sigh
For the days comm by and by,
When he would let me load up at
Most every tree exceptin' that.
Them was the apples that we hooked!
Whenever that there farmer looked
The. other way, then we would fill
Our shirts with golden sweets nutil
We was as round as a balloon!
Talk not to me Of days of June!
Twas when the suns Of August days
Shone bright and warm across GU,
ways
That used to mean the most to me
OF all the days that used to be.
j. NJ. Lewis in the Houston Post
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-19
AnnlA Tina.

Along about this time O. year,
About thousand miles from here,
There is a place where all around
Are apples layin' on the ground;
And any man can drive from town
Most any day and can get down
And load his wagon to the seat
With apples that a king would eat;
And the farmer would tell him the
No; not a penny! Call again"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-19
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