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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-10-19
Jim agreed. II guess youri have 10

Jim ngreeo. II guess you'i have to
forget it, sis. Just don't think about
it. I'll bring Wharton around tonight,
and we four will have supper, chr"
Lilas' hesitation in accepting this In
vitation seemed genuine, but she acqui-
esced finally, saying with a short
laugh: GAN right. Maybe little jeal-
ousy won't hurt my lord and master.
He's getting too bossy, anyhow"
When the four set out that night
Wharton was In exceptional spirits,
and, as usual, devoted himself to Lore
lei. For him life was a joyous adj
venture; he took things as they came,
and now that be knew the girl for
what she was he did not allow him
self the slightest liberty. He was a
fervent sutton, to be sure, yet he court
ed her with jests and concealed his ar
dor behind a playful raillery.
Jim had ordered supper at popular
Washington Heights inn, and thither
the quartet were driven in an open car
which he hired in the square before the
theater.
1t was charming place for sup
per. Contrary to her custom, Lilas
Lynn allowed herself free rein, and for
once drank more than was good for
her, rejoicing openly in the liberty she
had snatched.
1t is peculiar liberty to sit soberly
through meal and see ones compan-
ions become intoxicated. Lorelei
watched Lilas and Bob respond to the
effect of the wine. The whole pro-
cedure struck her, like her present life
as a whole, as both inane and wicked,
and she longed desperately to lay hold
of something really decent, true and
permanent.
Jimmy Knights admirable hospital
ity continued; he devoted his entire at
tention to his guests, he made CONVEX
sation, and he led it into the channels
he desired it to follow. Then, when
the psychological moment had come, he
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-10-19

that boob Wharton was getting daffier
over her every day she gets her back
up and the whole thing is cold"
You mean it's cold SO far as you're
concerned" Melcher judicially amend
ed.
"sure. She's sore on me, and the
whole family"
"Then this is just the time to marry
her off. New York is a mighty lone
some place for girl like her. Suppose
I take a hand"
"All right"
"Will you declare me inT
Certainly"
Melcher eyed his associate coldly.
There's no certainly about 1t. You'd
throw your own mother II you got
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-10-19
CHAPTER xiI-continued.

Miss Wyeth Uttered; the sophomore
with the bristling pompadour uttered
bark of amusement. Meeting Bobs
questioning glance, Lorelei seconded
the invitation with a nod and a quick
look of appeal, whereupon his de-
meanor changed and he drew chair
between her and Nobel Bergman, fore
Ing the latter to move. His action was
pointed, almost rude, but the girl felt
surge of gratitude sweep over her.
There was an interlude of idle chat
ter, then the orchestra burst Into full
clamor once more. Much to the cha
grin of her escort, Lorelei rose and
danced away with the newcomer.
"Why the distress signal?" queried
Bob.
"Mr. Bergman has-been drinking"
Rum is poison" he told her, with
mock indignation. "He must be low
person"
Hes getting unpleasant"
"Shall l take him by the nose and
run around the block?"
you can do me favor"
He was serious in an instant "You
were nice to me the other night. I'm
sorry to see you with this fellow"
"He forced-he deceived me into
coming, and he's taking advantage of
conditions to-be nasty"
Bob missed a step, then apologized.
His next words We're facetious, but his
tone was ugly: "Where do you want
the remains sent?''
"Will you wait and see that mine are
safely sent homer" She leaned back,
and her troubled twilight eyes be-
sought him.
'I'll wait, never fear. I've been look
ing everywhere for you. l wanted to
find you, and I didn't want to. I've
been to every cafe in town. How in
the world did you fall in with the old
bell-cow and her calf?'
When Lorelei had explained, he nod
ded his complete und rstanding. "She's
just the sort to do a thing like that"
Wharton ignored Bergmans scowls;
ne proceeded to monopolize the mana
gers favorite with an arrogance that
secretly delighted her; he displayed the
assurance of one reared to selfish ex-
actions, and his rival writhed under 1t.
But Bergman was slow to admit de-
feat. Dawn was near when the crowd
separated and the hostess was driven
away, leaving Lorelei at the door Of a
taxicab In company with two or her adj
mirers. The girl babe them each good
night, but Bergman ignored her words,
and, stepping Loldly in after her, spoke
to the driver.
Bob had imbibed with magnificent
disregard of consequences. and as a
result he was unsteady on his feet.
His hat was tilted back from his
brow. his slender stick bent beneath
the weight he put upon it.
Naughty, naughty Nobelp' he
chided. "Come out of that cab; you
and I journey arm and arm into the
purpling east"
"Drive on" cried Bergman, forcing
Lorelei back into her seat, as she half
rose.
Bob leaned through the open cab
window, murmuring thickly: Nobel,
you are drunk. Shocked-nay, grieved
AS I am at seeing you thus, / shall
take you home"
Get out, will your" snapped the
manager, undertaking to slam the door,
I'm tired Of your insolence. Ill--"
Bergman never finished his sentence.
for in his rage he committed a grave
blundef--he struck wildly at the
1uxh@S face 80 close to his, and the
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-10-19
SYNOPSIS.

Peter Knight, defeated for political Of
bee in his town, decides to venture New
might benefit by the expected rise of his
charming daughter, Lorelei Knight,
known critic interviews Lorelei Knight,
now stage beauty with Bergman's Revue.
for a special article. Her coin-huntsng
mother, outlines Loreleis ambitions, but
Slosson, the press agent. later adds his
Information. Lorelei attends Millionaire
Hammon's gorgeous entertainment. She
meets Merkle. a wealthy dyspeptic. Bob
Wharton comes unlimited. Lorelei dis
covers blackmail plot against Harmon,
In which her brother is involved. Merkle
blackmailers besmirch her good name,
Lorelei learns her mother Is an unscru-
pulous plotter. She finds in Adoree Dem
Drest a real friend and finds Bob Whar-
ton is likable. Lorelei leaves her family
and goes to live alone.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-10-19

And you're mine. She's mine, chi Nc
foolishness about that is thereY' he
appealed to Jim.
AS they drew in toward the New
York side the chauffeur inquired,
Where to, nowT
why, drive us" Jim hesitated.
There was a silence which Lilas broke
with litter.
Never thought of that" Bob turned
again to Jim, who solved the difficulty
with word.
why, you're both going to Loreiei's
place, of course; then you can make
your plans tomorrow"
The brides half-strangled protest
was lost in burst of enthusiasm from
Lilas.
"Surest thing you know" she cried:
"and well stop in my fat for fare
well bottle; I've got a whole case.
Wen end the night with another party
at Jarvis expense. He's crazy about
marriages, anyhow. Ha! But You
needn't tell him 1 was-full. under
standT" She fell silent suddenly, then
burst into a loud laugh. Bah!
should worryr'
The ferry drew into its slip, the cab
motor shiyered, the metallic rattle of
windlass and chain proclaimed the re-
turn to Manhattan. Up the deserted
avenues the vehicle sped, while inside
the white-faced bride covered with fin
gers locked and heart sick with dread.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-10-19

lorelei has been taken to "swift"
restaurant by her employer who has
designs on the girl. She is badly
frishtened-and helpless. At this
point Bob Wharton appears. She sees
In him protector.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-10-19

Greater tragedy stalks into
Lorelei's life. She is besmirched
by vile men and women urged
on by her mother and brother.
Tie memory of one nights expe-
rience was a horror burned into
her mind for life. Her only
friend in this crisis Is a drunken
profiigate, and he makes her Ill
with his attempted caresses.
How she solved one problem,
how she was trapped into taking
the biggest step of her life Is
described with vivid detail In
this instalIment.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-10-19

cro BE CoNTINUED.)
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-10-30
Mount Angel Items
(Capitol Journal Special servicc)

Capital journal Special Servicc)
Mt. Angel, Or, Oct. 2s.-Mr. and
hrs. Ben Zollner were up from Silver
ton Sunday to visit their parents.
Miss Dora Smith Of Salem is here
visiting her sister, Mrs. Barr, and
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bcss Shpfe of Me.
zomani, Wisconsin, arrived here Mop
day, they sold their farm in Wisconsin
and are looking for farm around Mt.
Angel. They came here TO take care of
Mrs. Stupfcl IS father Mr.. Kammericb,
who has been patching for some. time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Stupfel came for a
visit with her father and other relatives
before going on the farm in McMinn-
vile.
Mrs. Feldman and Miss Anna Oswald
left for San Francisco Wednesday, the
former s home. Miss Anna will secure
a position in one OF the large apart
mcnt stores.
Rev. Father Dominic aud j. j. Kcber
went 10 Portland Thursday evening on
business. Rev. Father Berchtold re-
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-10-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Commons and Mr.. and
Mrs. S. J. White motored to Salem last
week returning Wednesday evening.
Next Saturday we will have the priv
ilege Of enjoying a Community Fair
held at the Odd Fellows hall. A fine
program is being prepared for the cv-
cning' S entertainment.
| Miss Ruby Brougher seems to be en-
loving her work as teacher of the Noble
school.
The Butte Falls Prunegrowers asso-
citation are very busy preparing their
dried prunes for the market. This
fruit, when packed, goes mostly to New
York this year.
Robert Paulus, manager of the Sa-
lem Fruit union, was in town yesterday
on business,
Our school has the unusual-in that
| its four teachers are all red headed
1t is needless to say that they keep
good order in their different rooms.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howe were called to
Salem the first of the week TO attend
the funeral of Mrs. Howe s brother
who died after an operation for appen-
dcitis.
s. s. Frazier and daughter, Winni-
fred are making their home for the
present with Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Tay'
lor. Mr.. Frazier is bookkeeper for the
Prunc Growers association while the
pruncs are being packed.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-10-30

church. preached "A fine sermon at Me-
hama Sunday at two o'clock.
Miss Mnrel Mul;ey and her brother
Laurence. who are in Stayton with
their aunt and uncle, going to high
school, spent Sunday at their home in
Menama.
Grandma Stout of Mehama is improe-
ing in health, which is good news to
all her friends and neighbors
Misses Eva and Alta Hiatt of Me-
hama are students of the Lyons high
school, Prof. !. V. Kane, teacher.
The Zimmerman brothers of Mehama
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-10-30
was in Lyons Friday attending the D.

was in Lyons Friday attending the D..
of II. lodge.
Oscar Zimmerman is hauling lumber
for new house while the roads are
good.
There were quite number of Ne
hama people over at Lyons Saturday
night TO the dedication of the new
high school building.
Mrs. X. u. Brown, wife of Rev.
Brown, formerly pastor of NJ. +.
church, is now employed as housekeep-
er for r. $. Montgomery OF Mehama.
Rev. Van Wrinkle, pastor of NJ. +.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-10-30
Mehama News

Capital Journal Special Serviee)
Mehama, Or. Oct. 2s.-Mr. and Mrs.
Jack Richards of Fern Ridge made a
trip TO Lyons Friday.
Mrs. Nellie Hiatt of Mehama attend
ed the d. of H. Friday afternoon at
Lyons.
Mr.. and Mrs, D. II. Monroe of Lyons
were visitors at the home of Elmer Hi
att Sunday.
Mrs. Ed Seigmund of Fern Ridge
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-10-30

who were hurt in the Gold Creek mines
some time ago, have returned to IA.
lem for treatment
Chester Kutin has invested in new
automobile.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jensen Of Stayton are
spending few days at Mebama with
X. $. Montgomery.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Richards, for-
.merly Of Mehama, are making their
home in Lyons for the present
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-10-30

turned with them. %
Mrs. Barr entertained the Ladies
Sewing club Thursday afternoon. A
large number of ladies were present
as they are preparing for the churon
bazar which will be given Nov. 10.
Miss Elizabeth Kebcr, teacher Of
Portland, came home Friday evcni
TO visit with her mother and Friends.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-10-30

Use the Journal Want ~ Wv.
Journal Want Ads Get Results.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-10-30

Try Journal WANT ADS-they pay
journal Want Ads sell the goods.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-26
CHEERFUL NEWS
Providence Journal. !

So much has been said about the
shortening of life by tobacco that the
testimony of the actuary of one of
the largest insurance companies on
the effect of smoking is of general
interest. That tobacco is not criti-
cised will surprise many. The insur-
ance expert knows of no reliable sta
tistics showing the mortality rate
among smokers; in fact, he does not
believe that smoking need be consid-
cred in making estimates on the lives
of policyholders.
A good many men will find comfort
in this assurance, even if the actuary
failed to mention any of the benefits
of smoking. Probably he intended to
say only that pipes and cigars do not
hasten death.
The actuary, however, is most posi-
tive in declaring that alcohol used as
a beverage is a destroyer of vitality.
His careful compiled statistics show
that abstainers live longer than
drinkers; so per cent. of the short
lived people are users of strong
liquors. An insurance actuary is the
most unsentimental of men-he stud
les the records only for the purpose of
learning what chances should be
taken on the lives of applicants for
policies-and a decision that alcohol
is a foe to longevity undoubtedly is
based upon substantial evidence.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-26
ROOT HITS THE MARK
Philadelphia Ledger.


Mr.. Roots speech to the New York
Republicans at their State convention
is in effect a speech to the whole
nation; and the whole nation is certain
TO listen to it with the respect which
the speaker and the subject alike de-
mand. No more scathing indictment
of the foreign policy of the admins
tration has come from any RESPONSE
bic public man; but even Mr.. Roose-
welt himself has expressed more point
edly the resentment which patriotic
Americans feel at the humiliation this
policy has heaped upon them. In
such a matter, of course, Mr.. Root
has an especial claim to be heard. He
has been secretary of State and sem
ator from New York; he has had an
exceptional training both in diplomacy
and law; he is man whose intellect
dominates his emotions. Not even the
eNigencieS of a political campaign
would tempt him to speak lightly or
unadvisedly. What he has to say of
Mr.. Wilson's failure to uphold the
dignity and honor of the United
States cannot. be dismissed. therefore
as the utterance of a mere partisan.
His attitude is rather that of a true
lover of his country. a sincere upholder
of its ideals, who feels that the cause
of liberty and Justice has been sacri-
feed by one whose first duty was to
protect and champion it.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-26
MAIL SEIZURES
philadelphia Ledger. ]

The protest against the seizure of
mails which Secretary Lansing re-
Gently addressed to the British gov
ernment and to which he now de-
mands a prompt answer, is absolutely
justified in international law. 1t is
true that various attempts to secure
immunity from belligerent search for
mail steamships have not been sue
cessful. although both in the Spanish
and the Boer wars it was laid down
that only the clearest grounds of
suspicion" justified interference. But
in The Hague Convention of 1907 the
principle that the postal correspond
ence of the enemy, whether on a neu-
trail or belligerent ship, should be in
violable was firmly established. To
say that the rules formulated at The
Hague are not yet international law
is to dodge the issue. There is no
possible gain TO a belligerent in seiz-
ing the mails which can possibly COM
pensate for the injury done to the
business of the world. Why the Brit
ish government should stick so firm
" TO this very dubious policy it is
well-nigh impossible to imagine. Even
if some contraband is excluded from
Germany in consequence, the amount
of it must be comparatively trifiing,
Is the game worth the candle? Does
England really wish to arouse serious
irritation in the United States over
q question where she is so clearly in
the wrong?
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-26
THE DYE PROBLEM
By Frederic J. Haskin

of the House and Senate representing
both political parties have come out
in favor of the measure. The textile
manufacturers who opposed similar
tariff in 1909-it was brought up
by the dye manufacturers at that time
are flooding Congress with letters
now. urging adoption of the pend
ing bill.
The manufacturers opposed the
measure before because it would have
increased the cost of dyes over what
it is under normal conditions. No
body believed seriously in 1909 that
the German supply would ever be cut
Off. A protective dye tariff, said the
cloth men. would benefit the dye in
dustry at the expense of their own.
The present state of affairs shows the
desirability of being independent in
the matter, even If independence has
to be paid for. The dye supply is a
minor but indispensable factor in in
dustries n hundred times bigger. As
one of the advocates of the dye tariff
puts it, we will be paying five or six
million dollars a year-which is what
he estimates the increased cost of
dyes under the new tariff will come to
AS a sort of insurance against find
ing ourselves again suddenly dye
less.
1t is known fact that capital is
ready and available to multiply our
dye production capacity as soon as 1t
is assured that the industry will be
adequately protected against post-bel-
lum competition from Germany.
Within six months domestic plants
would be able to meet domestic de-
mands. In the meantime, there is a
good supply of dyestuffs in the coun-
try which spectators are holding for
rise. With production assured in the
near future these dyes would be
thrown on the market and tide over the
interim.
The dyestuffs have taken some of
the most amazing jumps in price that
these times have seen. One man
ufacturer tells of paying $4,000 for
dyes that he could buy normally under
1000. Sulphur blacks, formerly IS
cents a pound, are quoted around three
dollars, and the supply is limited at
| that. Statistics furnished by four big
manufacturers of colored cotton goods
give an average price of 81 cents a
pound. before the war for dyes that
are worth $3.50 now. Colored cotton
will be high this season, and you can
look for white as a popular color in
spite of laundry bills.
A point in favor of multiplying do
mestic dye-works is the east with
which they can do a quick-change
act and emerge as full-fedged muni-
ton works. The head of one of the
biggest dye-plants in the country says
that his works could be transformed
into a powder plant on ten days no
tice, and turned back into a dye-works
| in another ten days when the need for
powder was past. He says also that a
capital of fifteen million dollars is
waiting to multiply the capacity of his
plant by ten, if the new tariff bill
passes. The same facts, both as to
Imunition- potentialities and
prospective enlargements, are true of
other plants.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-26
WHIT IS \ DAILY WAGE ?

NTHAT is a daily wage, within
wv the meaning of the new work
mems compensation act? The
question has been agitating both en-
ployers and employees ever since the
adoption of the law and the Attorney
General and the Compensation Board
have reached a decision. They have
made an offering that, while it doubt
less will be subject to review by the
courts, will serve as a basis of future
discussion. This is n step in the right
direction and bids fair to bring about
the early settlement of very impor-
tant and puzzling question. 1t was no
mean task the State faced, under the
circumstances, and, all things consid-
cred, little time has been lost in reach
ing an opinion.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-26
HOW TO LIVE LONGER

ACTIVITY-RuIe 14-"All work and
no play makes Jack a dull boy" To be
healthy and happy we must all work,
but we should also rest and play. Those
who do hard physical work all day
should play simple games, like check
ers or cards to work their minds. This
will let the tired muscles rest Read
good newspapers and books. Tell jokes
and stories. Laughter is very healthy.
When you come home tired out lie
down for a few minutes. Sleep a few
minutes if you can. Even fifteen min
utes of rest or sleep will refresh you
greatly especially before eating.
II you have been sitting in an office
all day your brain is tired when you
stop. Your body needs exercise to make
your brain forget the work. Any bod
lily work like walking home, saving
wood or shoveling snow or throwing q
baseball. or wrestling or boxing will do
II your eyes hurt. see your doctor
If you need eyeglasses, have a compe-
tent oculist prescribe them.
Do not make work out of your play
When your play seems like work. stop
Sleep all you need to. IF possible, walk
fifteen minutes outdoors before you go
to bed. Do not eat heavily or read ex-
citing stories Just before you go to bed.
Drive out of your mind any, things
that worry you before you go to bed If
YOU cannot sleep at first. breathe deep
~ and slowly. Take lukowarm bath
or drink glass OF warm milk, These
things viii rest you and often make
you sleepy.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-26
CRIMINAL CARELESSNESS
Pittsburgh Sum-

The loss of the secret naval battle
code from the destroyer Hull at San
Diego reflects more discredit upon the
navy than would the loss of a dread
naught in an engagement. To lose a
book of such extreme value to the en-
tire service argues that somewhere
there is negligence that is criminal.
That a volume containing so much
secret information should be left lying
carelessly about or placed in some re-
ceptacle that could be rifled by any
servant speaks loudly in condemna-
ton of the methods that must have
prevailed on the Hull. and doubtless
did so to a greater or lesser extent on
other ships.
This great loss with the simultan-
eous disappearance of n Japanese and
la Filipino steward calls attention to
another custom that has prevailed on
American battleships that should be
discontinued, and that is, the employ
ment of Japanese and Chinese as SER
ants and stewards. To have ever per-
mitted il to start was a serious mis-
take. No vessel belonging to our
navy should be permitted to employ a
foreigner, and especially an Oriental.
Years ago the japanese were welcom-
ed on board Am merican warships as
stewards and personal servants of the
officers because they made such good,
considerate, thoughtful and refined
menials. No one ever seemed to con-
slider that in many instances the obse-
quious valet in the service of a jun
ior lieutenant was a prince of noble
blood and a man of wealth and social
standing in his home country who was
at service for the specific purpose
of learning all he could of methods
of the Americans on warships and TO
pick mp all facts that came TO him, in
cluding such trifies as the secret bat
tie code.