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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-15
THE DAILY
SHORT STORY
Two Confessions.

copyright, 1915. by the Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate.)
Henry Riker had been at the Fern
cliff boarding house Just thirteen days.
and during that time he had won the
tworshiping admiration OF Mildred
0raydon. He was to go home on the
morrow. In spite OF the fact that the
board was only FIVE dollars week and
the majority OF the guests were shop
girls, he had had delightful time. But
that had been because of Mildred. She
seemed different from the other girls;
her voice was softer, her clothes sim.
pier, her English better. She didn't
say Amt that wonderful.
They had both arrived on the same
day and had met at supper After that
they had been together continually.
until Henry admitted to himself that
he was almost In love. But on the ev.
ening before he was to return 10 the
daily grind OF business. he stood on
the veratda OF the low rambling farm.
house and looked dejectedly at two
chickens pecking almlessly on the
front lawn. He was about TO make a
Confession. and he didn't know how
Mildred would take 1t.
"A crowd Of girls dressed In rather
4 wrinkled white Dresses came out OF
the front door and greeted him nois.
lily.
Why the funeral expression one OF
them called. You'd think you were
attending church.
He scowled openly at the evident
coarseness Of the remark, but did not
design to answer.
Want to come down to the village?
the same shrlll voice persisted.
No, he said. in tones which wero
meant to imply his distaste of the
questioner. will stay here this even.
ing, thank you.
Well, make yourself at home!
The group passed on down the road,
their progress being marked by loud
bursts OF laughter. Henry looked up
and smiled as dark.haired, blue-eyed
girl tripped lightly down the steps and
accosted him.
Are we going out on the lake? she
asked.
II you want to.
y VI course DO. ] wouldn't miss II
for worlds; this is our last night. you
know.
Yes, know It. He thoughtlessly
tossed pebble at one OF the unof-
Tending chickens.
They made their way together TO
the small lake, unclaimed rather d..
lapidated looking boat and embarked.
Henry royed awkwardly. while Mil
dred trailed her hand along the water
In approved summer.girl fashion. For
a time both were silent. Then tho
: girl spoke.
So we're going home tomorrow! She
sighed.
Yes, he answered, back to work
again.
~ wonder-she let her eyes rest on
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;: CONFESSIONS OF A WIFE ::

sympathy in which with rare deli.
Icy he spoke Of my great loss In the
loss Of my father and mother.
81 would like very much to talk with
you before go back to college, he
said.
'Margie. there was something SO de.
cent In his tone that I wrote him TO
come over as soon as he could. In
the meantime Georgette hal vo!un-
teered the information that she had
seen JEFF Perrlgreen on the street
that morning.
"'By the way, Paula she said. L
expect that you like all the rest Of
the girls, are sorry you snubbed poor,
red.headed. frockle.faced JEFF when we
all were in school together. He Is
certainly tho creates. catch In town TO-
day. Old Pcrrigreen has made coolies
of money with that breakfast food he
pu. IN the market.
You Ees he has simply dropped
ont OF rnsci9ry since he went to col.
lnge. | beard that HIS fsths: saii
when no vent TO Yale I'll make al
those snobs who thought they wero too
good for my boy eat out Of his hand,
and he certainly Is making good. That
last idea OF his when no boush: this
l.7use and all its furniture vas hum
mer.'
"My homs!" gasped.
"'You moan ire house yon gave
away. Evid ?utiy you don't read the
papers, for last night in headlines
across the front pages were the
words:
JACOB PERRIGREEN BUYS NEW.
TONS FOLLY
VIII Soon Move in the Front Door
Of the Mansion Where H8 Once De- {.
livered Groceries at the Back
Time Works Many Changes.
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am writing like mad on Paula's
story, little book, and l think It Is
quite%the best medicine can take
as itrkeepsime from thinking OF that
sword Of Damocles that Is hanging
over me with the surety that before
long the hair will break and the sword
descend. Paula's story interests me
very much at times, r said to her:
sit doesn't seem possible you could
have had all these troubles while try.
ing to earn your own living. Your
experience must have been unique"
~ don't think so, Margie. ] have
listened to the experiences Of q whole
army Of women workers, steuograph.
ers, shop girls, actresses, cloak mod.
els, factory girls, domestics. nurses.
chorus girls, newspaper women, in
fact every girl with whom came in
contact during the two years that l
was trying to support myself and they
told me about the same story!"
{ ut lis, suppose. the working Of
. great cosmic urge which knows no
morals, no human denial that makes
man think woman Is his to do with
what he will"
"But at that, | think the world Is
growing better as We learn more ami
more about ourselves.
sour children, both boys and girls,
4are being taught the difference be.
tween right an wrong. their children
will do right not from hope OF re.
ward or fear Of consequences, but be-
cause It 10 right.
'"When the time comes that,all sins
against the moral law are known to
be sins. whether they are committed
by man or woman, We will have
taken the great stride forward, and
Margie, we are getting nearer that
every day"
thought of that conversation with
Paula as read the ,text installment
Of my story Of her life in the paper
the next morning. II impressed me
more than when wrote her story for
Pat. In some way things look dif.
ferent in cold type. 1t began: "of
course Aunt Rachel was perfectly
furious when she knew that l had
really refused to marry Mr.. Montgom.
cry. Again she gave me to understand
that ! could not possibly live with
her. As she had two daughters to
marry of. she was not going 10 have
sme complicate matters.
with her check for $500 In my poe.
ket, ] felt pretty independent. You
see, my dear, ] did not yet realize
when this was gone more was not
coming from some unknown source,
so said, Don't worry. Aunt Rachel,
i am NOT pofnp 10 stay In this TOWN
long. l am going either to New York
or some other eastern city and get
something to doA She looked at me
rather, pityingiy. It was really the first
sympathetic expression had seen In
her face since I came home.
s.Why will you be such fool
child, she said,-'when the Montgom.
cry marriage would adjust things SO
easily and SO perfectlyr
Yesterday / sent i'm the money I
bad borrowed from him on the train
and ,9seeiysd IA Ee.urn q little note, Of
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USE MARTINS :, ;.
RHEUMATICIAND
BLOOD ELIXIR
FOR RHEUMATISM. i

The Spring Months are breeders Of
rheumatism--nota dangerous thing
but very painful and II allowed 70 run
on 1t becomes steadily worae. Mar.
tins Rheumatic and Blood Elixir Il
one OF the best known remedies for
rheumatism-not q dangerous thing
and the Joints move freely. II &c also
fine for liver. kidney aud stomach. Get
1t at Cranes Drug Store. 31.00 liquid
or tablets. Thirty days treatment.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-15
California Like island.

California. covering almost ten de-
grees Of latitude, lies well within the
warm temperate zone, with conditions
OF temperature conducive TO a luxuri-
ant vegetation. The state is peculiar
~ Isolated, rs the high mountains and
deserts to the east offer an impossible
barrier to plants from the Atlantic
side OF the continent, while to the
south are the deserts Of Mexico and
Lower California. and on the west
lie the shores of the Pacific. The
state thus has many Of the character.
istlcs OF an oceanic island.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-15

with all these shop girls and clerks
and made believe that | am one Of
them! A slight tinge of red crept over
his forehead. But In not. My faith
er is E. P. Riker, the big manufacture
er, aud we've loads and loads OF mo-
ney.
And you came up here? She seem.
ed incredulous.
Yes. | came for the fun OF the thing
just to see what 1t would be like.
Oh! He didn't look up: he wat
afraid to meet her eyes.
And now, he concluded, you'll prob
ably think have been playing with
you. But haven't: I'm really crazy
about you.
Flo made bold this time to glance
at her. but instead OF the hurt look
he expected, he surprised smile on
her face.
Don't you care? he asked.
Why, no. She continued to smile
at him. knew you weren't one Of
those people as soon as saw you.
That's why let you go with me so
much. My father is Arthur .Graydon,
the big New York doctor.
What! His jaw dropped from sheer
amazement.
Yes. am DR.. Graydon's daughter
I'm glad TO know that you are what
You are, because now you can come
TO see mo In New York.
Yes. he answered that will be fine.
But, somehow, his words failed to
carry conviction. He took up the oars
and rowed slowly toward the shack
which was called boathouse. The
girl, too. seemed rather thoughtfully
silent. and he ventured OF glance at
her. Her big blue eyes were unnatur.
ally brilliant and bright spot OF red
adorned each cheek He was struck
with the sudden desire to reach over
and touch her hand; but he did not.
Neither said word until tho boat
struck the bank with a dull thud. Then
the man spoke.
Fvo got another confession 10 make,
he said, and this time his voice was
steady. I've Just been lying TO you.
Ny father Is Tom Riker, and he works
in q factory In Hoboken. | haven't
much money TO speak Of. I'm floor.
walker in Tracy's.
What! This time It was the girl who
registered amazement.
Yes, he continued. I'm four.hush.
err thought at first that this was
only summer Irritation and that we
would forget about 1t as soon as we
went home. SO told you was rich
in order to make good impression.
But, as soon as you told mo who you
really are. ! realized that THAT i
cared for you. But now, guess, it's
all over! He looked the picture OF de.
lection.
The girl was silent for moment,
but when she spoke her voice equaled
his In frankness.
I've got a confession to make, too,
she said softly. never laid my eyes
on DR.. Graydon; my father is jnnltor
OF building on Fulton street.
And you're not rich? His eyes
CLEANED hopefully.
No, she answered. I'm poor; Tn
shop girl In Baumauns!
Would you marry man who makes
eighteen dollars week?
Yes. She looked at MIN brayeIy,
He took up the oars, his face alight
with new understanding.
Let's row out to the end Of the
lake. he said.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-15
HEALTH HINTS
DISCRIMINATION

Mothers milk is free from germs
But when the time comes for baby
to be fed with cows milk there 10
great danger OF is containing germs.
Particularly in the summer time when
is spoils quickly.
To guard against these germs cows
milk should be pasteurized before It 10
given to baby.
Pasteurization means heating the
milk to about $50 degrees Fahrenheit
for 80 minutes and then rapidly cool
ing II.
Milk for the baby should always be
pasterized in the feeding bottles. It
may be done as follows:
The milk should be mixed and pour.
cd into the clean feeding bottles,
which should then be stoppered with
clean, non.absorbent cotton or caps.
It is then ready for pasteurization.
While number Of satisfactory pas
teurizers can be bought In the shops
homemade pasteurizer can be easily
constructed.
Take wire basket that will hold
I'll the nursing bottles used In "a hours
and place this basket containing the
bottles in q vessel Of cold water filled
to point little above the level Of
the milk.
Heat the water and allow It to boil
for Ave minutes, then run cold water
into the vessel until the milk Is cool.
ed to the temperature OF the running
water.
The milk Is then put into the. ice
chest, which should not be warmer
than so degrees Fahrenheit.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-15
Brutal.

During the regular pastors summer
vacation the sermons at the church
were preached by well.known minis.
tiers from other churches. A list Of
coming attractions was posted In the
vestibule. One morning, when making
his announcements for the coming
week, the days incumbent rnislaid the
slip containing the name of his imme.
diate successor. but he supplied the
information In this fashion: ."On the
way out you will fsd the preacher for
next Sunday hanging up in the vestI-
buleI'
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his for Moment wonder IL We will
ever see each other again.
He looked startled.

his for a moment wonder II We will
ever see each other again.
He looked startled.
Why, OF course; won't we!
won't know; Two read a lot about
these summer affairs, and have seen
movies, too. They never seem to last
very long.
He was silent, looking thoughtfully
out over the small expanse OF ripping
water.
Maybe IT won't be so with us, he said
finally.
Why maybe? She looked at him
questionably.
oh. because. He seemed to find It
hard to say what he evidently wanted
to say.
Because why? 3,a@h
He rested the oars In the locks and
looked directly into her Irish blue
eyes.
I've got a confession TO make, he
announced hesitatingly. But l don't
know whether ought TO make It or
not!
What kind OF n confession?
About myself, I've come UP here
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-15

She never cast vote in her life,
she lives In non.suffrage state, yet
Mrs. Void Of Alexandria, Mimi, will
be an accredited delegate at the ma
tlonal prohibition convention in st.
Paul. July 1921 and help nominate
the prohibition presidential candidate.
Mrs. Void Is the only woman ever
elected to national political con.
vention at a regular primary in a non.
suffrage state. Other women dele.
gates In the convention will repre-.
sent suffrage states.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-15
erusslans and oerm.n,.

Many authorities hold that the orig
inal Prussians were not Of the same
breed Of the old, or South, Germans,
being OF the Hunnish or Monaghan
stock. The kinship OF the English,
Dutch, Scandinavian and South Ger.
man ls indlsputable, but the prusslans
tethnologically speaklng) are not In
Guided in the Teutonic circle. They
are. to say the least, originally Of non.
Teutonic blood.
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His Choice.

A prisoner was arralgned before
the Criminal Court. Present In the
court room were Lawyers Smith;
Brown and Greer.
Where Is your lawyer?" inquired
the Judge.
~ have none" responded the pris-
oner; haven't any money"
DO you want a lawyer" asked
the Judge.
Eyes. Your Honor"
There is Mr.. Smith, Mr.. Brown
and Mr.. Greer" said the Judge,
pointing to the young attorneys wait
Ing briefess and breathless for some
thing to turn up, land Mr.. Alexander
is out in the corridor"
The prisoner eyed the budding at
torneys. and after critical survey,
said. well, guess I'll take Mr..
Alexander. st. Paul Pioneer Press.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-15
eY eerrY GROWN.

Some nice mammals patience will be
sorely tried when she unbuttons and
buttons those double button straps on
little daughters linen dresses-but
fashion takes little account of wash
day and even our tir.est sisters must
keep up with styles.
This frock. which was made for a
lassie OF 10, but may be worn by big
girl Of 1S, Is Of white pique with straps
o fthe same. The skirt is box pleated
with wide front panel. The long
sleeves are rather old.fashioned for q
youngster, but the material is not
adaptable to the sleeve of half length.
Embroidered linen forms the yoke and
edges the sleeyes.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-15

A summary little blouse Is made OF
Dresden Georgette crepe specked with
all the colors Of summer garden.
There's no frilly trimming to It,
just tive tabs Of black taffeta ribbon
that fall from the white organdie col.
lar, and bands Of black ribbon form.
ing little wrist garters" to hold the
cuffs In place.
At either side the material is@cut'
into square tab and falls loosely over
an inserted piece Of the crepe. The
oEEendls collar "a adiustahle,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-15
Repress Emotion.

A well.known author has said /:
1.-THE great critical moment In our
lives Is when We choose which emo.
ton to cypress. We become what we
choose. In this way we develop our
character and are responsible for our
character" This is true and nothing
is more foolish than permitting ev-
cry little chance incident of the hour
TO rufus the spirits.
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Happy Assurance.

Edith (still blushing)-Am the
first girl you ever kissed?
Jack-No, darling, but you are the
last.
Edith-Am I really? oh, Jack, 1t
makes me so happy to think that
Boston Transcript.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-15
THE GAIL or THE pnnI..

Tho river calls; the river calls.
The urchin freed from school:
Forsakes the place OF learning's halls
And seeks the dusky pool,
Where In the depth the sunfish lies
In water calm and clear, /.
Ger which proclaim the dragon flies
That swimming time Is here,
( -Hrowning's Masaxine,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-15
In Luck.

"We're in luck, boys" remarked
Noah.
"In what way?" inquired Japhet.
I'VE can go ahead and buid this
ship without asking for m appropri-
alton. S-Washingt on Star,
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Pleasing Mother.

will you dance this dance with
me?"
Mother has forbidden me to
dance with you"
But she is out OF the ROOM"
$50 1t wouldn't be any fun. When
she comes back I'll give you
dance. louisville Courier-Journal
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-15
FRILLS
FOR JUNE DAYS
BY BETTY BROWN.

Felt hats come with the roses now
instead OF with the snowflakes. The
felt hat Of June Is summary, in mus
tard color, citron or some other yell
low tint and looks smart atop a tail.
ored frock Of crash or pongee.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-15

The tatfeHr gown puts on summe,
airs with sleeves OF sheer white or
CANDY. There Is an orghndy under
waist with cuffs and collars as we'll
as sleeves. The gown is cut with deep
armholes, which give 1t cool, sleeve
less effect.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-15

organdy cessories-vests, collars.
cuffs-are marks OF modishness.
There scarcely silk or cloth gown
seen without some "fxings" OF cool.
crisp organdy.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-15

will attempt establish Adam,
Adirondacks ill live the "prnice life
woods by the: devices 18th
what nature offers
Knowles the nature man. will instruct the in nature
craft then them their h Eve
less
None the three will clothing when
they the woods Miss Rather Inc Baker OF Brooklyn " will
chapeone the Gswold and Miss Hammus chosen
applicants
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-15

THE WEST VIRGNAN has the best page for women in the
state All the latest fads and fances cuts Of the latest styles and
news items Of interest to the folk will be found on this
page Health Hints and The Confessions Of Wife, are daily
features
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-23
Tuesdays Indications

Although some Of the 60 or more
presidents are showing a disposition
to prolong the negotiations in hope the
sentiment Of business men Of the
country will be shown to be opposed
to the idea Of an eight-hour day, there
was a general feeling tonight that def
mite answer to President Wilson's de-
mand cannot be much longer post
poned.
The President is understood to have in
dicated that he desired his principles to
be fully debated by the executives. but
their conferences among themselves have
failed so far to develop any concrete plan
likely to win approval.
So far as the railroad presidents would
discuss the situation tonight, they still
are insistent on arbitration Of the eight
hour day and all other issues with the
employees. AS the conferences continued
there was less talk of action which would
lead to a strike, but some of the execu-
tives are expected to fight to the last any
plan which would force an eight-hour day
on the roads without some form of arbi-
tration. 1t was understood that the
White House conference tonight did not
-
three executives wished to get President
Wilson's views on various phases of the
matter so that they could be outlined to
the rest Of the committee tomorrow. The
executives are said to realize that Mr..
Wilson cannot recede from the position
he has publicly taken and some of them
are convinced now that about all they
can hope for is to come out with some
| concessions.
1t is understood that the chief object
of the visit to the White House was tc
ask the President to state specifically how
he expected the railroads to make up the
| millions of dollars which the manage
ments say it will cost them to put into
effect the eight-hour basis day they are
asked to grant.
What the President said in reply none
| of the committeeman would reveal
Heretofore, according to the railroad men
Mr.. Wilson has dealt with this phase OF
CONTINUED on Page 5-CoI. ~
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Hughes on Way
North Tuesday

Fresno, Cal, Aug. 22.-At the turn of
his trans-continental trip Charles E.
Hughes was speeding north today from
Los Angeles to Sacramento with IA
scheduled stops for brief speeches in
the San Joaquin valley. He made 10
minute talk here. The other addresses
were two and three minute affairs from
the rear platform Of his train.
On his way through the valley the
nominee talked chiefly of his convic-
ton that the country neds a protective
tariff to enable American enterprises to
meet the competition Of Europe when
peace comes.
He nursed his throat during the
day. making his speeches as brief as
possible In his talk at Porterville he
explained why he could not speak for a
longer time.
I'VE Lad a meeting OF $4,000 people
at San Diego yesterday afternoon" he
said. land in the evening one of the
greatest meetings that Los Angeles has
ever known, and the result is that my
voice is a bit husky and I have got to
take care Of It,"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-23
Urges Catholics to
Vote for the Right
Mass Meeting at New York Hears Argument for
the Power of Their 100000 Votes - Resolu-
ton Adopted on Mexican Situation Election
of Officers

A resolution demanding that at the
end of the world war the Pope be
heard in the council Of the nations for
the securing and cementing of a per-
manent peace" was passed by the
American Federation of Catholic So
cieties at its convention.
resolution also was adopted in
viting thoughtful attention" to a state
ment regarding the attitude of Amer
lean Catholics towards their perse-
cuted co-religionists and towards those
who are not their co-religionists in
Mexico"
A resolution passed by the Catholic
Young Mems National Union called or
members "to act as a unit in taking uI
preparedness" and urged them to com.
municate with representatives in Congress
''in the effort to bring about real pre-
paredness."
Officers Of the union were reelected for
the ensuing year as follows:
President, Michael J. Slattery, Phila-
delphia; first vice president M. F. Fitz-
patrick. Baltimore; second vice president,
G. r. Golterman, Wilmington, Del. secre-
tary, Sylvester A. Hauck, Jr., Philadel-
phia; treasurer. Harry R. Murray, Phila-
delphia.