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The record. [volume] (St. Maries, Idaho) 1913-1918, 1915-01-08

reads about in the Persian tales. AS
a matter of fact. after the second
sneeze he had gone up to the roof.
got out by the trap, and jumped
rather risky business, toto the next
roof and had clambered down the fire
escape Of the second building. He
was swearing inaudibly. After all
these days of care and planning, after
all his cleverness IN locating the rem.
devious Of the Black Hundred, and
now to lose his advantage because
OF an uncomfortable sneezei He would
never dare go back, and Just when he
was beginning to pick up fine bits OF
information So Florence Hargreave
was going to have a new father in a
day or so7 There were some clever
rogues among this band of theirs; but
their cleverness was we'll Offset by an
equal number Of fools.
Yes. there were some clever rogues
- g prove this assertion Braine
\ scured a taxicab and drove furiously
away. his destination the home of his
ancient enemy. He dropped the cal
a block or two away and presently
slowed himself away in the summer
house at the left Of the lawn. It woult
have been a capital idea-that is, Il
the other man had not thought Of and
anticipated this very thing. So hS
used a public pay station telephone
and Braine waited in vain, waiteC
TIL the lights in the Hargreave house
went out one by one and It became
wrapped in darkness within and moon
shine without
Braine was philosopher. He re
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mask.
"Olgai" cried Braine, laughing.
And that was the inglorlous end OF
the secret agent from Russia.
The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1915-08-25

ciose1. sNciuerinS CyeG Fut 0e Win
know before long-hefore long"
What are you doing, Yyonne?' de-
manded Frederic. unsteadily.
She whirled about and came toward
him, her hands still clasped behind her
back.
Come with me-" she said, ignoring
his question
"He-he thinks | arn in love with
you, said he. shaking his head.
And are you not in love with meo"
He was startled. Good Lord.
Yvonne,"
She came quite close to him lie
could feel the warmth that travelled
from her body across the short space
that separated them. The intoxicat-
ing perfume filled his nostrils: he
drew deep breath, his eyes closing
slowly as his senses prepared to sue
cumb to the delicious spell that came
over him. When he opened them an
instant later, she was still facing him,
The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1915-08-25
SYNOPSIS.
ii

- :rA New York home of James Brood,
trs son Frederic, tells LYDIA Des monu
Lt farcae of a message announcing his
4.bnr's marriage Brood and lis bride
.-ira She wins Frederic's liking at first
s1aarfrg Brood shows dislike aud reiled
Ia.tfIity 10 his son. Lydia ana Mrs. Brood
rat in the iade-room, where Lydia works
- pro0d's secretary. Mrs. Brood makes
rtanFss in the household and gains her
T"sIand's consent TO send Mrs. Desmond
era vaia away She fascinates Frederic.
size heg7ns to fear Ranjab, Brood's Hin
I1 servant. in his uncanny appearances
a~d disappearance, and Frederic. re-
r'eTnbaring his fathers East Indian sto-
res ana firm belief in magic, fears un-
known evil Brood tells the story of Ran
Sab,s life 10 his guests. He killed wom-
an" who was unfaithful to him. Ivonne
T.iavs with Brood. Frederic and Lydia as
with figures on a chess board. Brood,
.-af'y Jealous, tells Lydia that Frederic
e not his son, and that he has brought
lin UP (. Kill his happiness at the proper
tine with this knowledge. Lydia goes to
beg Brood not TO tell Frederic OF lis un-
harpy rar,utage. but is turned from her
purpose Frederic at dinner with Dawes
and Riggs, is seized with an impulse Of
fl!al duty and under a queer impression
TIA, he is influenced by Ranjab's will,
hunts up his father. who gives him the
cut Grel- Brood tells Frederic the story
q Lis dead wife and the music master.
The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1915-08-25

ninl, II you Will shau not erHcse
you. Find out what he-expects to
do
She passed swiftly by him as he
started toward the door. In the hall,
which was bright with the sunlight
from the upper windows, she turned
TO face him. To his astonishment, her
cheeks were aglow and her eyes bright
with eagerness. She seemed almost
radiant.
Yes; it needs breaking. James" she
SAID, and went up the stairs. leaving
him standing there dumfounded. Near
the top she began to hum a blithe
tune. 1t came down TO him distinctly
the weird little air that had haunted
him for years-Fcycrelh's!
The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1915-08-25

dared anything could have taken
ycu a1ay with me months ago But
be worked his spell and ] was afraid
falfcrcd He knew that / was afraid
for he spoke to me one day OF the
beautiful gerpents in his land that
were towards IA spite Of the death
they could deal with one fash Of their
fangs You we're intoxicated ! am
thing Of beauty can charm ~
the"
'God knows that is true" he said
hoarsesy.
But enough of that, / was stricken
with my own poison. Go to the doori
See II ne is there fear"
NO one is near" said he, after strid'
ing swiftly 40 both doors. listening At
one and peering out through the Other
you will have to go away, Frederic.
/ shall have to go. But we shall nh
10 together In my room ] have keH
hidden the sum of tea thousand dos
lara, whiting for the Gay TO come whsa
/ SHOULD use 1t to complete the gane
/ have played ] knew that you "oSi-
have 10 money OF your own "as
prepared even for that, lnok agais'
See II snyone is there? ! fee!- sel
that someone is near us. Look. ssA1
ITO IN cONTIHUED1
The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1915-08-25

alongside. You will never forget that
you struck a man who was asleep,
absolutely asleep. That's why | am
sorry for you"
Asleep" he murmured, putting bis
hand to his eyes. Yes, yes-he vas
asleep, Yvonne, II have never been
so near to loving him as | am now
Il"
81 am going up to him. Don't try
to stop me. Put first let me ask you
question. What did Frederic say
when you told him his mother was
was what you claim
Brood lowered his head He said
that | was a cowardly liar
"And il was then that you began
to feel that you loved him. All, see
You are a great, strong mana Won
derful man in spite OF all this. you
have a heart-a heart that still needs
breaking before you can ever hope TO
be happy -.
He gasped. "As if my heart hasn't
already been broken" he groaned.
Your head has been hurt' that all
There is a vast difference. Are you
going out?"
He looked at her in dull amazemeh'.
Slowly he began to pull himself To-
gether.
Yes. ] think you should go TO MIN.
II rave him an hour Toto
ITO get out?'
"Yes. E4 UuSt 60, you see. DSe
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as straight and fearless as a soldier,
and the light of victory was in her
dark compelling eyes.
WELL" she said, deliberately, Il am
ready 10 go away with you"
He fell back stunned beyond the
power OF speech. His brain was filled
with a thousand Gathering noises.
"IIe has turned you out" she went
on rapidly. He disowns you. Very
well the time has come for me 10
exact payment from him for that and
for all that has gone before. ! shall
go away with you. /"
"Impossible!" he cried. finding his
tongue and drawing still farther away
from her.
Are you not in love with me-" she
hispered softly.
He put bis hands TO his eyes to shut
out the alluring vision.
For Gods sake, Yvonne-leaye me.
Let me 20 my way. Let me"
He cursed your mother. He curses
YOU, He damns you-as he damned
her. You can pay him up for every.
hing. You owe nothing TO him. He
has killed every
Frederic Strengthened up suddenly,
and with a loud cry Of eXultation
raised his clenched hands above his
Lead.
By heaven, ! will break him. ]
wiIl make him pay, DO you know
that he has done to me- Listen to
this: he boasts of having reared me
to manhood, as one might bring up
Prize beast that he might make me
pay for the wrong that my poor
mother did quarter of a century
ago. All these years he has had in
mind this thing that he has done to-
day. All my life has been spent In
preparation for the sacrifice that came
an hour ago. have suffered all these
Years in ignorance Of"
Not so loud" she whispered.
CHARMED by the vehemence of his re-
awakened fury.
"Oh, I'm not afraid" he cried, saw
agely. Can you imagine anything
more diabolical than the scheme he
has had in mind al these years? To
pay out my rnother-w whom he loved
and still loves-yes, by heaven, he still
loves heri-he works to this beastly
end He made her suffer the agonies
Of the damned up to the day of her
death by refusing her the right to
have the child that he swears is no
child of his. Oh, you don't know the
story-you don't know the kind OF
man you have for a husband-you
don't
Yes, yes. do know" she cried. vio-
ently, beating her breast with clinchec
hands. Il do know, know that he
still loves the poor girl who went out
Of this house with his curses ringing
in her ears a score Of years ago, and
who died still hearing them. And !
had almost come to the point Of pity
ing him-I was failing-I was weaken
ing He is a wonderful man. II
was losing myself. But that is all
over. Three months ago ! could have
left him without a pang-Yesterday
was afraid that it would never be pos
81 Abit- quay ne lIGhfS II easy IDI me
He has hurt you beyond all reason, not
because be hates you but because he
loved your mother"
But you do love him." cried Fred,
eric, in stark wonder. You don't care
the snap of your finger for me. What
is all this you are saying, Yyonne?
You must be mad. Think! Think
what you are saying"
Il have thought am always think
iug. ] know my own mind well enough.
Il u settled; am going away and
nm going with you"
= cannot listen y you. Yvonne,"
cried Frederic. aghast His heart was
pognding 70 nercoly that tks blood
'nnno = ~ hsal h asss< uasoa. -
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heard her scathing remark. Some
times | have felt a queer gripping Of
the heart when | was harshest toward
him. Sometimes his eyes-her eyes
have melted the steel that was driven
into my heart long ago, his voice and
the touch of his hand gently have
checked my bitterest thoughts. Are
you listening?"
Yes"
You ask what | have done to him.
1t is nothing in comparison to what
he would have done to me. It isn't
necessary to explain. You know the
thing he has had in his heart to do |
have known it from the beginning. II
is the treacherous heart of his mother
that propels that boys blood along it's
craven way. She was an evil thing
as evil as God ever put life into"
Go on"
81 loved her as no woman ever was
loved before-or since. | thought she
! loved me-God, believe she did He
Frederic had her portrait up there to
| fash in my face. She was beautiful.
she was as lovely as But no more!
l was rot the man. She loved another
Her lover was that boys father"
Dead silence reigned in the room
save for the heavy breathing OF the
man. Yvonne was as still as death
itself. Her hands were clenChed
against her breast.
t''Tlat mod the
| man, hoarsely
"You-you told him this ?" she cried
aghast.
He said she must have loathed me
as no man was ever loathed before
Then told him.
You told him because you knew she
did not loathe you. And you loved
Matilde-God pity your poor soul! For
| no more than | have done you drove
her out of your house You accuse me
in your heart when you vent your rage
on that poor boy. Oh, | know! You
suspect me. And you suspected the
| other one. Before God, ] swear to
| YOU that you have more cause to sus
| pect me than Matilde. She was not
| untrue to you. She could not have
/ loved anyone else but you. | know
. God help me, | know! Don't come
near me, Not now! ! tell you that
/ Frederic is your SON tell you that
/ MatiIde loved no one but you. Ior
/ drove her out You drove Frederic
out. And you will drive me out"
| She stood over him like an accusing
/ angel, her arms extended He shranh
| back. glaring.
! Why do you say these things tc
me? You cannot know-you have nc
| right TO say"
Il am sorry for you. James Brood.
| she murmured, suddenly relaxing. Her
body swayed against the table, and
| then she sank Imply into the chair
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swiftly TO him and. before ne vas
aware Of her intention. ciutched his
hand and prcs Ied IL to her lips lie
vas shocked to find that xuddea
sash OF tears was wettns bis han4
az h, YsOune!" he cried miserahly
she Was sobbing consulsivcty lie
looked down upon her dark, huwvA
head ara again fClt the mastering do
sire 20 crush hGr slender. beautiful
body In hIs arms The spell uf hes
was upon him again. but now he rcaL
lied that the APPEAL was to his spirit
and not 10 his fcNb as II had been all
along, he Was BE- Ginning Ia suspect
Don't pity me" she chuked oul
This viii pass, ~ everything o!Eo
has passed an proud OF you now.
Frederic. You are splendid Not many
men could have Nsisted In this hour
Of despair YOU lave been cast oT.
dosptsed, degraded humIiated You
were offered The urans TO retaliaLs
You"
And | vas tcmyts d." he cried biz
terly. For the monCut was"
'S "'", "'", '''" ." w"
VII ''"Nt N'"I '"u WI" >" ""'" ~
al IL '"''u ''o'u' iEohi't, II WIZ 10
blow to him. He has had one fear
'ul s'"sh III N'c paoA inih viii pfeAs
hin,
Al least may nave ulAt cahauiar
''"h. th' crltd. Strengthening up IN
an cHoFt 10 revive hcf waning puF~
| pose, fth' s""h go, cannot stay
/ mere now III" paused ana shuo-
dcrcn
hat, in heavens name, nave you
against my against him. What does
| II all mean? How you must have hated
! MN to
Hated him. Oh. how feeble the word
| is Hate There should be IA word
| that strikes more terror "a tn" rGul
| than that one. Hut watc You ihan
! know everything You shall have ths
! story from the beginning. There 10
! much 10 tell and there will be con ola
+ tion ay. triumph for you in the r'oiJ
shall tell. First. let me say tins To
s"'' "'h came mere ulu nor '"'"
'n"t 'nere was h}da ''ehh"nnu.
""uiu nave hur' 'ha' poor glr'' ou'
"ou'" ho' nave oceh Ith''hB pa'"
!" NY I'd'h' aiI'f came I" hh"~ h''.
un''' gre" ooaut'iui a''efhao
u''"uh" "u''' sue shou'u Sn"" h'"n.
""pp'""Se, 'h' nave P'a"h'u "e'.
an" ."i''uiF' uut WIN 'h'e9"
"""i' nave ''ush'u htf VII" h'''' '"'r
The Detroit times., 1915-11-18
FOR THE MAID.OF HONOR.

The fall bride mast 4GScl sim
plicity in her bridal attire, since
Dame Fashion so wills II, but
therell be no lack OF frills and
nounces on the maid who leads the
wedding procession-the maid Of
honor.
In a bridal outnt arranged by
Nine. Bailey. OF the Fashion Art
League OF America. | saw a charm.
ing little frock the other day which
Madame" assures me will become
the accepted model for bridal attend
ants this season. The gown pictur-
ed here Is developed in tulle and
satin. but any OF the lingerie mate
rials would make up effectively In
the same style.
The distinctive feature or the
gown Is the double nounce OF tulle
pleated at the waist line and naring
out at the sides so as TO give the
frock quaint panniered effect. The
rounces are stirfened at the bottom
with silk cord. The white satin foun-
dation skirt Is edged with a crisp
ruching OF tulle. The bodice Is a
simple affair OF tulle trimmed only
with horizontal bands OF gold beads
The shoulder sleeves are cut in
points that correspond with the
points OF the tulle hounces
The Detroit times., 1915-11-18

been enlarged 10 accommodate those
sho ESy1 - s<sSio4s " procure
boxes
%
The annual pre-holidAy bazaar
and entertainment OF the Ladies'
union OF the Church OF Our Father
opened Thursday. and will continue
throughout Friday. The Seven
Ages OF Woman" are represented IN
the decorations OF the booths, the
costumes OF those In charge, and
the articles for sale. In McCollester
hall, Thursday evening, at o'clock.
n chicken supper will be served, and
Friday evening there will be a
servself supper. In the evening a
program Of music and other features
Will be given.
To obtain funds for its charitable
work. the child welfare committee
OF the Northwestern Woman's club
will hold a bazaar in Diamond tenn
pie, Saturday. Dec. a. Mrs. b. r.
East is general chairman OF the fair
and the following with have charge
of the various booths: Caps and
aprons. Mrs. ], T. Towars; fancy
articles, Mrs. G. 3. Griffin: groceries
and Jelly. Mrs. d. A. Meade: chill.
dren's booth. Mrs. Charming Stiles
bags, Mrs f. J. Warren; china, Mrs.
Henry Keenan,: flowers. Mrs. Carl
Ritter; pictures, Mrs. c. F O. Ma.
son; candy, Mrs. Alexander Pass
more.
o
The ballroom OF the Hotel Statler
The Detroit times., 1915-11-18

and brought me an Ice.
He stood looking down upon me
In rather a speculative manner.
Are they worth more than u
penny" ! asked banteringly.
Almost thou persuadest me-" was
his enigmatic reply.
ITO WHAT" | asked curiously.
THAT there are women in this
world who are good and true as we'll
as beautiful"
What a terrible speech"
Not more terrible than the ex.
pericnce that at last brings a man
to make it."
You surely can't mean that, Mr.
stuart" | said all at once soberly.
Perhaps II is because you have
never really known woman. You
should have married years ago"
Il did" was the surprising an
swer.
But Harry and Ellene told me
YOU were bachelor. Forgive me
u ! say too much, do not mean
to pry into YOUR affairs unless you
want to tell me"
There is nothing TO forgive.
Even Harry and Eliene do not
know that chapter OF my life. II
is closed | had thought forever.
do not know yet Just why | have
opened IL again to you. suppose
was anxious to make you under
stand that once upon q time | had
wonderful enthusiasm. great hopes,
strong principles and absolute be.
lief
And uow?"
Il lost all hoped for because
~ those same principles, and some
times | wonder II they we're worth
IT, You see having no more beliefs
enthusiasm died"
She, too, is dead?' I questioned.
Worse; she is still alive, but
she has efectually killed ny belief
in women. and find that when
man loses that, his belief in every
thing else grows hazy."
looked at Mr.. Stuart in great
surprise. Until this moment he
had been the personifi cation or
good looks, good nature and good
The Detroit times., 1915-11-18

OF smilax formed the pretty decora'
tions OF the ballroom.
.
A delightful program OF vocal and
instrumental music viii be given
Thursday evening, in the Museum
Of Art auditorium, under the au-
spices OF the Tuesday Musicale.
The concert will be the first OF
series of free entertainments for
young business women and their
escorts.
o
The sale Of seats for the song re-
cital 20 be given by Nine. Ernestine
Schumann-Heink. Tuesday evening,
Nov %. in Arcadia, opened Thurs
day, In Hudson's piano and Victrola
store. Nine. Schumann-Heink will
arrive in Detroit Monday. and will
remain in this city until Wednes-
day The famous prima donna says
she is very fond OF Detroit and It's
people. and always makes a point
10 stay as long in this city as her
engagements elsewhere will permit.
The concert Is the second In the
Philharmonic series.
@
"Get-a member day" will be cele-
brated by the Woman's Benefit as
sociation OF the Maccabees. Mon
day afternoon and evening, Nov. %,
in the club rooms, No. 29S Ran
dolph-st. In the afternoon, there
will be a reception for Miss Bina
NJ. West, supreme commander or
tho order, and at 6 O'Clock dinner
will be served, the second degree
to be exemplified in the early part
OF the evening by Great Commander
Mrs. Alberta Droellc. general dane
ing to conclude the evening.
o
Tickets for the Bal Poudre to be
held In the Hotel Pontchartrain.
Friday evening. Nov. %. have been
placed on sale in Grainger-Hannan-
Kay's, wright-Kays, and the Pont-
chartrain news stand. The ball.
given annually under the auspices
OF the District Nursing society,
promises TO excel in point of at
tendance and financial returns any
function previously given under
similar auspices. There has been
brisk demand for tickets and the
boxes have been sold for some time.
although requests keep coming in
to the committee for more boxes
every day Twice has the box space
The Detroit times., 1915-11-18

Mrs. w. Howie Muir. OF Crosse
Pointe, gave reception Thursday
afternoon, to introduce 10 society
her daughter, Miss Elizabeth Muir
Q
Mr. and Mrs Arthur L. Holmes
have returned from southern trip
which included a visit with friends
In New Orleans.
o
Mrs. Charles Maxwell Parker, No
ITO Parker-ave., will give a recep-
tion. Friday afternoon, to formally
present 10 society, her daughter.
Miss Aileen Louise Parker
@
The Kilwinning minstrels will
give the first OF two minstrel shows
Thursday evening. in the Masonic
temple auditorium. Novel and anus
ing programs have been arranged.
o
Friday morning. at IL o'clock, in
the Hotel Statler ballroom, Nine.
Povla Frisch, Danish soprano, will
give a song recital. under the direc-
tion OF Mrs. Robert Laughlin Messi.
mer and Mrs. Joseph Bernard
Schlotman. Following the concert,
luncheon will be served in the ad-
joining banquet room.
o
The College Equal Suffrage league
will give a luncheon Saturday, at
1890 o'clock, in the Elliott-Taylor-
Woolfenden cafe Impressions from
the recent convention of the Michi-
gan State Equal Suffrage association
will be given by Mesdames Black,
Brotherton, Cushman. Davis. Fusch-
er. Grimes. Grosvenor. Hendrie, In
gram, Keal, Sherrard and Stevens.
o
The proceeds of the ball to be
given Thursday evening, in the
Hotel Tuller roof garden. by St.
Thomas Young Mems club. will be
devoted 10 the providing OF Thanks
giving dinner baskets for the poor
OF the city. The advance demand
for tickets promises n financial and
social success for the affair.
.
A delightful dancing party was
given Wednesday evening, in Co
lumhps- temple when the fourth de-
gree assembly OF Detroit council.
Knights OF Columbus, entertained
for the purpose OF raising a fund
for St vincent's orphan asylum.
Over 600 were on the ballroom floor.
Hanging baskets of roses and ropes
The Detroit times., 1915-11-18
LDAY BARGAIN DAY IN THE BASEMENT STORE
Broken Line of Mems Suits-Friday
Clearance Price, S.
Established
1881

These the last Of special purchase that must
dispose OF at
The size is somewhat broken - but they
good serviceable suits, we'll cut and tailored.
The materials cassimeres worsteds and the col
include plenty OF blues browns and All sizes
a.
Your choice tomorrow-$5. Basement store.
The Detroit times., 1915-11-18

The ballroom Of the Hotel statler
The Detroit times., 1915-11-18
The Confessions of a Wife
MIR. Stuart Becomes Confidential.

This is the first time in my life
that any one OF my dreams has
come true, whispered Mr.. Stuart
as we whirled away
Ever since that last dance with
you. Mrs. Waverly. | have dreamed
OF another. II brought me back
here and tonight | accepted Harry's
invitation because thought you
might be here"
II believe you have never met
my husband, Mr. Stuart" said
rather pointedly.
"No. but should love TO meet
such a lucky man." he answered
quickly. taking his cue immediate
ly and overwhelming me with no
more hattery
We danced In silence and | gave
myself up to the rhythm OF the mu-
sic. All at once | was startled by
a loud burst OF applause. and look
ing about, | found that Jim and
Donna, MIR. Stuart and I were the
only people on the floor.
you've got 20 20 some TO outdo
u.s." said Jim as he passed us.
Then began sort Of dream
dance. was conscious that Mr.
Stuart was taking me through all
sorts OF evolutions and that ! was
following him as though we had
been dancing all our lives. Donna
and Jim were doing stunts and the
others were laughing and encourag.
ing us.
At last Jim persuaded Donna TO
dance on the stairs and away they
foated UP the broad steps TO wild
applause.
Mr.. Stuart stopped abruptly and
as they came down in perfect
rhythm We went over 10 them and
bowling low. handed them n great
palm leaf that he had quickly
plucked from nearby jardiniere.
Come. good people" called Ell.
enc. Tets have an fee. OF some
thing else TO cool our parched lips
that have been shouting admiration
Tor these wonderful dancing dolls"
We all trooped 10 the dining
room. Mr.. Stuart found me a seat
somewhat apart from the others