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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-04-13
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**+Rev. F.. Il. Whitaker, D. d., of
Mt. Vernon will deliver his famous
lecture, Fits and Misfits," at the
Christian church at Bladensburg on
Saturday night, April "a, at 1880,
standard. This is promised to be
the best lecture ever delivered at
Bladensburg. Proceeds for the ben
eft of the church.
*""The Knox County Pomona
Grange will meet in the G. A. r. hall
en- Saturday, April II.
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Entertained
Little Folks

Miss Bessie Van Voorhis entertain.
ed fifteen little girls and boys at her
home, south of the city. with an all
day party, Saturday. The guests were
from this city and Mt, Liberty, the
latter being members of her school in
Mt. Liberty. The day was spent in
playing games.
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doed of Start Point, In the English
channel. but was towed into Plymouth
by government tugs. Mo lives were
lORt
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Gov. Willis is quoting me like the
F.. devil quoted scripture. ."-Ex-Gov. Jud.
son Harmon.
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Her H11sband's Widow

iVctor's pistol was pointed upward.
He had fired into tho mir.
yarney strobe furiously toward him.
"Confound II, sir" he cried. This
was TO be duel, not an assassina-
ton. why did you fire In the air."
MY bad shooting. no doubt" said
the soldier, with dry smile. Any
way. you have winged me in the arm.
I'm satisfied II you are not.
Captain Rhedan rolled up his prin.
cipal,s sleeve The wound appeared
to be a slight one. the bullet having
traversed the fleshy part Of the arm
on the inside. If 1t had not been Tor
the sun in your principals eyes. re
marked the officer to Sir Ralph, the
bullet would probably have struck my
mai in the body"
ITS a good thing placed him a.
did," said the baronet His mouth
was moving nervously and he did not
appear well pleased. He approached
his cousin. Shall we insist on a sec.
ond shot?'' he asked.
Varney shrugged his shoulders.
What's the use?" he said. Il can see
he has made up his mind not to fire
at me. It's a swindle. Anyhow.
can't fight with wounded man."
Rhedan came up to him. MY prin.
cipal desires word with you in pr.
vate," he said.
Its irregular" objected Galveston.
Disregarding him Varney approached
his late adversary.
There can. of course, be no ques-
ton OF friendship between us two =
said Victor in low voice, but
wish to tell you this, on my oath, that
when married your wife had no
thought of deceiving or wronging her.
/ cannot explain all the circumstances.
l wished her we'll them wish her
we'll now"
Varney regarded him for moment
in silence, as If his emotions we're
struggling for adequate expression.
Dash 1t all!", he cried, Il believe
you. We must never cross each
others path again, but shake hands!"
The two men shook hands. The
seconds came up, carrying the pistol
cases.
IF you don't mind.'' said Rhedan
to Varney, you will lend us your
cab to take my man back to the hotel.
You never know how these flesh
wounds may turn out. And you
might lend me hand. to help him
up the cliff" .*..- ...-.
"Nonsense!" protested Victor. cts
the merest scratch. But let's be 60
ing"
His second took his unchanged
arm, and they proceeded up the steep
path, the two other men following
Immediately behind. Oswald paused,
while Gavestan helped him on with
his overcoat. Seems heavy" he re-
marked.
! oh" said the baronet. II slipped
the discharged pistol in the pocket.
We exchanged cases-the other man
and by mistake, and 1t wouldn' t
fit in. Hulloh! believe he's going
to fall"
Steele just at that moment appeared
to stagger. Sir Ralph rushed for
ward on the inner side of the path.
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sff Ralph hurried Town tho path
allead of hi 6rinctpai: At the same
time tll3 other nan LETT Victor and ad-
van led 70 met li1n.. v1rney followed
at lsisurely pace On reaching the
sands he gzs. Joined by his second.
"They have submitted q very tr-
regular proposal. rnid Galveston, with
assneer. Steele, II seems, objects TO
shedding blood or 10 hik, own being
shed, and proposes that you settle
.llys matter with Jour fists. To me
the suggestion sounds insulting. and
/ told Rhedan no. OF course Steele
n younger man than you'-
varney flushed COMPOUNDED impu-
dence!" he exclaimed. Does Steele
think We are = couple Of schoolboys?
We did not come all this way to
black each others eyes. Tell Rhedan
that this il q serious duel, and that
II can place only one Interpretation
on any proposal to diminish Its gray
ity."
Right said Sir Ralph, unable to
conceal his satisfaction at this de-
ctsion. He rejoined Victor's second
and remained in conversation with
him for four or five minutes. Varney
saw the two men spin coin and
knew that 1t was to decide the choice
Of the ground They next opened the
pistol cases each had brought with
him and examined the weapons. Vic
tor stood some distance off. his hands
thrust deep into the pockets Of his
raincoat. gazing moodily at the sea.
Sir Ralph returned to his cousin.
"'Well." he said cheerily, its all set
tled-thirty PAGES, you to fire stimuli
taneously when drop the handker-
chief. We won the toss, but there
doesn't seem to be much difference in
the ground There's no sun, either.
Now, are you. ready?" -. :
Quite" said Varney firmly. He d.
vested himself Of his hat and light
overcoat. which Sir Ralph placed on
a rcck Victor had similarly removed
II outer garments, and now stood
ii u;t:ng his adversary Sir Ralph
paced the distance, and, taking his
cousin by the arm, placed him in post
ton
All right here?" he asked ~a'
think so-yes." /
#f - at that momen, glanced up
ia the sky. I'm another second
ts -J win be staring straight into
1 sersary's eye" he told his sec
ttt.a In q loud, distant tone. ,-~. .~.a.
eth Men Are Ready to Fire.
dir Ralph laughed ironically and
v :,ked at his cousin. Now" he
G.9a.td. ARE you both ready?" "
Io&." came the answer simultan-
ecvsIy
The pis'ci:s were placed in the men
hands il, = seconds, and Gaveston
took UP position between them
but we'll ~ the line Of fire.
AT tn Three drop the
handkerchief ), announced.
AS Victor Id predicted, the sun
now shone out full on varney's face.
One, two, three The handker
chief dropped. -4-~-...-- ..-.------.
There were two flashes and reports.
Both men stood facing each other.
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He brushed past varney, who reeled.
and sitter ! convulStve effort to keep
his footing. stumbled over the edge
Of the path and rolled ! few yards
down the slope. At the same moment
came the sound Of . muffled report
Varney lay very still.
With CRY. Victor at once scram-
bled backward down the slope, which
was not very precipitous. and knelt
beside the fallen man.
He's shot" he cried, looking up II
establishment 1t the two men who had
cautiously followed him, and this
Is what did it,
He drew pistol ont o. the breast
pocket Of varney's overcoat. The
muzxle seemed to have been firmly
wedged In the lining. pointing In
wards and upwards toward the heart.
The path Of the bullet was clearly
Indicated by the holes In the inner
and outer garments.
He placed his hand over varney's
heart. He's dead-stone dead!" he
announced. He stood up and looked
at Gaveston. How did this happen? ?"
Easy enough to see." replied the
baronet, who had gone very gray.
have picked up the undischarged one
and put It IN his pocket. He stumbled
over the cliff-and there you are!"
But you didn't load both pistols
before we. began?" queried Captain
Rhedan. looking at him in bewilder-
ment.
yes, we did. Why mott" challenged
the baronet boldly. I'VE thought
VHfN1 AA oh nS><Nv
Oswald must have thought that this
was the discharged pistol"
4 Il never saw him put 1t In his
pocket" said Rhedan suspiciously
Well, who do you think would have
put It there II he didn't?" demanded
Sir Ralph angrily. With that In his
pocket he was just as likely to shoot
the man next to him as himself. Well
we can't leave him here. Poor Old Os-
wald-jolly hard lines after escaping
a duel to shoot himself like that"
The three men lifted the heavy form
of Oswald Varney and bore him up
the path to the cab still awaiting him.
The driver was not altogether un-
prepared for such a return fare. He
supposed, of course, that the gentle
man had fallen in the encounter,
which only the unaccustomed FESTIVE
ness Of his horse had prevented him
witnessing from the cliff. Oswald's
body was placed in half-sitting
posture in the vehicle, accompanied
by Steele and Rhedan. Sir Ralph pre-
ferred to sit by the driver. The mus
cles Of his face were twitching con-
vulsively.
They halted at the house of the first
doctor on their road. A seconds ex-
animation satisfied the medical man
that he had to deal with corpse. He
at once turned his attention to Victor.
whose wound he dressed. The next
thing he told the Englishmen was to
inform the parquet.
He acted apparently with dispatch,
for Oswald Varney's body had hardly
been deposited in the hotel from
which he had set forth an hour earl
Ter before the commissary Of police ar
rived, accompanied by the police sur
geon. There was no necessity In
France to disguise the facts.
Ito be continued.)
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1915-08-12
n


leans" Lieutenant Andrews felt as
though he had all the world behind.
For his world was filled up with
Mary, to whom he had plighted his
truth.
Jack, however, was still wildly in
Marys lite although she loved
Lieutenant Andrews with devotion
and knew that she would find a
lasting happiness in his love.
Sometimes a strange and horrible
palsy would steal over her. The
past was a bitter remorse intoned
in black despair.
Over and over again. she tried to
write the full story to he lover but
always the same effect. She would
tear the letter in shreds and moan.
God. | cannot ruin both of our
lives. If he knew all, he would
spurn me, and l, Heaven help, can
not live without his love-"
In September Mary returned to
her home. Her parents we're de-
lighted with the change in her, and
many happy hours were spent tell.
ing her dear ones, of Lieutenant
Andrews.
Then at Christmas the Lieut.,
came to visit Mary at her home. 1t
was arranged then that Mary, &C.
companied by her brother, would 90
to Los Angeles the following spring.
Well, they were quietly married.
They had beautiful home of the
bungalow type. with a great wide
veranda that ran around the house;
some parts shaded by creeping vines.
The driveway was shaded by large
palm trees, and winding walks led
to beautiful flower garden at the
back Of the house. Lieutenant
Andrews often entertained his fell
low officers and their families.
Continued on page 81
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anchor, their tall taperine spars and
flying flags reflected in the water
Two small boats were disembark-
ing visitors at the gang way ladders.
Mary and her friend stood on the
deck of one of the large ships, and
the friend. who was a young mar
ried woman, approached young
officer and asked:
will you please send some one
to show us over the ship?''
Lieutenant Andrews hesitated
moment, while his eyes rested on
Mary's face, then he replied with
smile.
Il will 90 myself" So the trio
started on the wonderful trip which
all three enjoyed.
Lieutenant Andrews had not been
with Mary Bland an hour when he
decided that she was the only Girl
in all the world, for him, and he had
known many beautiful women.
And Mary was as much interested
in him. She wondered if he was
married: who his friends were:
thousand different thoughts of him
crossed her mind as explained the
different things of interest aboard
the ship.
When the tour was finished, the
trio sat at one & the officers table
to talk then he told them the his
tory of his life. and at his words.
No, | am not married" 1t seemed
to Mary that her heart beat lighter.
The afternoon passed all too
quickly for each and they were all
surprised when one Of the marines
passed calling, Five o'clock visitors
all ashore Mary and the Lieuten'
ant exchanged cards. and Mary
thought as she let her hand rest in
his, that he was the most wonder
full man in all the world.
When Mary reached her Aunt's
home, she was all excited over the
advents of the afternoon.
When the good old auntie saw how
interested her niece was in the
young officer, she at once sent him
an invitation to take dinner with
them.
The days that followed after that
were one round of pleasure, witt
a walk in Audubon park, sails or
the river, dances and dinner parties
and when the ship left New Or
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On this ideal day IN June the per-
fume of roses filled the air; the birds
were hutterins about among the
trees. each twittering to its mate;
even the bees hummin9 in the air
seemed happy.
A handsome woman dressed in a
white linen suit and large black hat.
came quickly down side street IN
the beautiful city of Los Angeles
She walked quickly along for a
few blocks and more than one pass
erby looked after the fine figure and
the happy, contented look in the
dreamy gray eyes that we're frinsed
with long curling lashes, the rose
pink that elowed in her cheeks. Al
together she made a charming vision
of wonderful wOmanhOod.
| When she reached certain cor
ner she stopped to wait for a car,
as she stood at the curb dreaming
of the man she loved, all uncon-
scious of a tall we'll built man stand
ing in the shadow of the hotel build
ing.
AS she approached the street
corner his face had turned deathly
white; his strong frame shook with
emotion. He had stood looking at
her for fully ten minutes when sud-
denly she turned and her gaze
wandered in his direction. In a
second the beautiful face had grown
as white as the dress she wore:
For a few moments she hesitated
Shall walk on" Mrs. Andrews
thought, or shall l remain where
am standing
While she stood trying to decide
what to do. The man came up to
her saying How do you do?" She
turned and calmy faced Jack Hamil
ton, the man she was engaged to
marry just three years ago.
Romance was at its crescendC
when he told her that he loved her
: They were at a dance in a charm
; ing cottage by the lake, the dream!
. waltz that had just ended was still
.. ringing in their ears.
. AS Jack, his handsome face flush
.. ed and eager, came to Mary Blanc
. and threw her light wrap aronu'
: her.
: !: Together they entered the arbo1
: covered with honeysuckle vines
The moonlit lake lay before them
!. 1t was truly a lovely spot for a pro
!: posal.
]: Il love you, Mary" Jack said, an
pulled her to him with that savager
in man that even the gentlest o
women admire. :,
; He did not wait for her to ar
swer, but covered her face witt
passionate kisses again and again
: He kissed her until her brain seeme'
dizzy.
No doubt the way she chung t
him betrayed her. She had beel
longing for him to speak.
Mary had that intrinsically sacri
fetal maternal tenderness that al
good women possess
Well, they had been engaged al
. most a year. Jack called often
they went every place together, bu
he had never mentioned their wed
ding day.
. In the beginning Of the secon'
year he broke an engagement will
her without excuse or word Of an!
!. kind. Mary's first feeling was o
. impotence. Then as the days pas
sed a feeling of honor overlook hel
.. She waited for mail, day afte
.. day. When the telephone rang, sh'
would start and tremble. She hat
: to endure sleepless nights and day
: of anxiety.
Then after several weeks ha'
. passed, Jack returned and Mary fol
!; gave him. For another year the
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The Torture OF Love
By {. c. L.
By E. e. l..

How she suffered IN the weeks
that followed She was ambitious
and liked to work and that helped
her live through the loneliness of
her life. The fading of each new day
was like living a thousand years.
T ightins the loneliness of the mind
the craving CT the body
Mary began to grow pale and
thin. Then all of a sudden Jack
began to besiege her with letters
and telephone calls, begging. plead
ings that would have touched even
a heart Of stone. You can imagine
how Mary's heart thrilled, that
seemed bleeding for him. She
listened to his promises and once
again they were happy.
For the wedding was but two
weeks off; the presents were all in;
the beautiful trousseau ready, and
the club to which they belonged was
giving a dance in their honor
1t was fine looking couple that
entered the ballroom. Jack. tall
and handsome in evening dress.
Mary, looking lovely in white lace,
her pretty face flushed in the excite
ment.
She was soon surrounded by ad-
mirers as she was a social fayorite,
and she did not miss Jack for quite
a while. When the dance was al
most over, Jacks younger brother,
Hugh, came up to Mary with a look
of anxiety on his fair young face, as
he said:
Mary, Jack has been called away
on business. | will take you home.
Don't worry, it will be all right"
Something is kept from me" she
cried. What is wrong with Jack,
that l can't be told? Is it financial
trouble ?" she asked, when she and
Hugh had entered her home. He
folded his arms, and for a moment
his face twiched; then he said patti
emily.
Haven't you any idea ?"
Not the least in the world" she
moaned What is it? Please tell
; me, Hugh"
Hugh left her and went to the
telephone.
Mary listened saguely while she
:, heard him call the physician who
/. attended both of their families
!. Hugh asked the doctor to come al
: once to Mary's home.
While they both waited, Hugh
! gave brief unsatisfactory replies t
all Mary's questions, but before the
I doctor was half way up the steps
Hugh hurried to meet him. The
: two held a brief conversation. then
l entered the room together MY
. child" the doctor said kindly, pat
ting Mary on the arm, you should
have been told of this, Jack is suffer
} ing from fits of dementia. He is
l trying so hard to overcome it, and
has not had a spell for months.
had hoped in time he would be
| cured, but now it is impossible.
The words were so terrifying tt
Mary that she stood screaming
+; Hugh tried to hold her in his arm:
t and console her, as shrek aftel
: shrek rang through the house he'
family were all aroused.
Her father came rushing dowI
stairs to find his daughter unconsci
. Gus in Hugh's arms.
The engagement was booker
again. Mary's family, while feelinl
it was the only sane thing to do
suffered as all conventional people
do, at the shock and smear of pub
licity.
Mary then was sent on lonl
visit to the South.
1 While there no one mentioned
Jacks name. He had passed entire
ly out of his life.
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