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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-04-22

place, his chin sunk on his breast,
staring straight ahead with alb
sent eyes.
In all the days she had been
with him she had never seen him
look like that. The YEARLY, hope
uess expression. the wry twist of
his lips, wrung her heart and
drew from her yearning little
whisper:
"Bill!"
He came out of his chair like a
panther. And when his eyes be-
held her in the doorway he stiff
fened In his tracks. His brows
wrinkled. He put up one hand and
absentiy ran It over his cheek.
Il wonder II I've got to the
point of seeing things" he said
slowly. Say, little person, is it
your astral body, or is 1t really
your"
''Of course It's me-" she cried
TREMENDOUSLY. and with fine disre-
gard for her habitual preciseness
of speech.
He came up close to her and
pinched her arm with gentle
pressure, as II he had to feel the
material substance of her before
he could believe. And then he put
his hands on her shoulders, as he
had done on the steamer that day
at Bella Coola, and looked long
and earnestly at her--looked till
a crimson wave rose from her
neck to the roots of her dark,
glossy hair. And with that Roar
ing Bill took her In his arms,
cuddled her up close to him, and
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-04-22

mo fear" Hazel laughed. 1--WE
got pony tied to tree OUT
there, and four Siwasnes and
camp outfit over by Crooked lake.
If | should vanish I'd leave
plain trail for you to follow"
We'll" Bill said, after a short
silence. cts 140 miles to a Hud-
sons Bay post where there's a
missios and preacher. Let's be
on our way and get married. Then
Well come back here and spend
our honeymoon. En-"
She nodded assent.
Are you game to start in half
an hour?" he asked, holding her
off at arms length admiringly.
"I'm game for anything, or l
wouldn't be here" she retorted.
All right. You just watch an
exhibition of speedy packing"
Bill declared-and straightway
fell to work.
Hazel followed him about, help
In to get the kayaks packed with
food. They caught the three horses
and Bill stripped the pony of
Hazel's riding gear and placed a
pack on him. Then he put her
saddle on Silk.
Hes your private mount
henceforth," Bill told her laugh
ingly. You'll ride him with more
pleasure than YOU did the first
time, won't your"
Presently they were ready to
start, planning to ride past Limp
ing Georges camp and tell him
whittier they were bound. Hazel
was already mounted. Roaring
Bill paused, with his toe in the
stirrup, and smiled whimsically
at her over his horses back.
II forgot something" said he,
and went back into the cabin
whence he shortly emerged, bear
ing in his hands a sheet Of paper
upon which something was writ
ten in bold, angular character.
This he pinned on the door. Hazel
rode Silk close to see what IT.
might be, and laughed amusedly
for Bill had written:
"Mr. and Mrs. William wag-
staff will be at home to their
friends on and after June 90"
He swung up into his saddle,
and they logged across the open.
In the edge of the first timber
they pulled up and looked back
ward at the cabin browsing silent
ly under its sentinel tree. Roaring
Bill reached out one arm and laid
1t across Hazel's shoulders.
Little person." he said sober
ly, here's the end of one trail.
and the beginning of another
the longest trail either of US has
ever faced. How does 1t look to
you?"
She caught his fingers with a
quick, hard pressure.
"All trails look alike to me.'r
she said, with shining eyes, "just
SO we hit them together"
THE END.
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This is one of The Times
Novel-a- Week
series.
II will be finished In six
big installments.

(Coatinued from our last issue. }
Are you sure you aren't
hurt?" she asked again.
lie looked up at her; big sweat
drops were gathering on his face.
Hurt! No." he muurmured |;
"I'm Just plain scared. You
looked as II you were dead, lying
there SO white and STILL"
He reached out one long arm
and drew her up close to him.
Little person." he whispered
III you Just cared one little bill
as much as | do. II would be all
right. Look at me. Just the
thought of what might have hap
pensd to you has set every nerve
In my body jumping. I'm Sam
son shorn. Why can't you care?
She drew herself away from
him without answering-not In
fear. but because the repressive
conventions of her whole exist
ence urged her to do SO in the
face of a sudden yearning to
draw his bloody face up close to
her and kiss 1t.
The very thought, the swift
surge of the impulse frightened
her. shocked her. And Roaring
Bill made no effort to hold her.
He let her 60. and fumbled for a
handkerchief to wipe his glisten-
ing face.
He finished his packing with
out further words.
The evening of the third day
from there Bill travelled till dusk
When camp was made and the
fire started, he called Hazel to
one side, up on little rocky
knoll, and pointed out hall
dozen glimmering distantly In
the dark.
That's Bella Coola," he told
her. And unless they've made
I radical change in their sailing
schedules there should be a boat
clear tomorrow at noon
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~
Next Weeks, >.
The Little Fortune
by Arnold Fredeficks

II can find him." she suddenly
said aloud. "Of course I can find
him."
And with that she blew a kiss
from her fingertips out toward
the dark and silent North, pulled
down the shade, and went quietly
to bed.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-04-22

wide it may meet in the back and
divide his face right in two.
You've heard of Easter Dummies,
but where did you ever hear of
an Easter bear before?
Now get busy, kids, and see
how much like your old friends
you can make your Easter eggs!
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-04-22

Here you are, Kids. All Of
your old friends celebrating Eas-
terrible.
Here's Ev. True looking cross
and almost ready to have an out
burst and break right through
his shell.
Here's the bear with a grin so
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-04-22

3. Rub the back of the paper
on which the faces are printed
with a soft pencil to make "a sort
of carbon paper, then trace the
features on the eggs.
4. Paint the features on the
eggs with ink.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-04-22


cent he taxes epope $3.50
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-06
| KILLED, Z
HURT IN CRASH
Detroit Inventor Meets Death
On Macomb County Road
When Tire Blows Out

One man war killed, one seriously
hurt. and a third bruised, when an
automobile in which they were rid
ing leaped into a ditch on The Cham
pine I'd IN Macomb county. three
miles from Matt Kramer's hotel
Monday afternoon. ~hea tre bic"
outs
JoFn/Reckliuger inventor, ivinE
in tha Hotel Portchartrain. was the
man killed Those injured we're
Charles j CorUy. hart about legs
and head, and William J Fourier.
No - IeMayaye.
RacklingeF body and the two 9th
or men we're taken 10 Nj Clemens
in car driven by Henry Lang, OF
;hc latter place.
Az the Hotel Pontchartrain, Mrs
Recklinger said that her husband
had gone 10 MacomJ county 20 in.
poet real estate.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-06

PrintInE-tbe plain neat kinS--thnt
- rIEht--TImes job Dept--Msln 1880.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-06
ORPHEUM.

c. ~ ODonnell gives a new pic
ture OF police Official in Flash
light Cragin." this weeks headline
vaudeville act in the Orpheum. A.
plain clothes sleuth he releases A
prisoner and shows mercy and ten
derness for the boys mother be
cause he formerly loved her More
than this. however. the plsylet Is
an indictment against the cheap
poolrooms and saloons which breed
crime because the pals OF the lad
who Is induced TO shoot another
gangster IL quickly "peached on"
by his associates when he tries 70
make his escape The story Is
quickly told. Is exceedingly dram
attic. and Mr.. O'Donnell has an ex-
ceptionally good supporting cast,
which numbers Pauline Roma as a
gossiping neighbor, Addison Dolen
as the bad boy and Minnie Radcliffe
as the mother.
This weeks bill, on the whole
Ia the best that has been seen in
this playhouse In weeks The pro
gram opens with the Mantarlo Trio
in an excellent musical act. Don
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-06

molly and Dorothy follow with
songs and comedy in which they
introduce shadow and other eceen'
tric dancing II Is an act that Is
full OF pep and action.
Jim Hally and Jesse Noble pro
vide songs. both comic and senti-
mental. and comedy as well. They
are lively and vivacious and they
please immensely Eddie Foyer.
the man OF a thousand poems -
a monologue artist whose original
itv. in this day Of monologues, Is
refreshing. Foyer has biz OF verse
for everything that happens and his
rhymster vocabulary IL extensive.
His rendition OF draAmtic pieces II
worth hearing Frear. Baggott and
Frear close the show with unique
exhibition OF Juggling. IN which the
baseball fans will be especially
pleased. On a special bleSchers they
perform 10 the delight OF Charlie
Chaplin and other notables. As
usual feature films open and close
the bill.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-06
MILES

The JOY Riders, who present a
melody revue, together with some
high-powered, l2-cylinder comedy
and the Ave Belmonts. jugglers OF
hoops and flaming diabolos. vie for
headline honors in the Mile. This
week. While the acts are OF en-
tirely different character, both are
meritorious and were received with
favor az the Monday matinee
Stalled at country roadhouse'
when their machine breaks down.
the Joy Riders" entertain with an
excellent program OF song and fun.
concluding with an elaborate set
ting. representing Miguon. OF The
Follies." The cast includes Hallye
hester. Olive Shelley. Ruth TuTord'
Malcolm Eagle. Steve ellis, John n.
James and Andy Lydon.
The Belmonts' feats In casting
flaming diabolos here and there pro-
duces an unusual effect on dark
ened stage. Most Of their stunts are
new.
Van and the Ward sisters are en-
tertaining. presenting several out-oi-
tae-ordinary dances, together with
burlesques on life today and 50
years ago. Vans comedy is an out.
standing feature.
Jimmy Cassidy's modern-day
slang, "a he tells Il 10 Cleopatra,
the temptress Of the Nile. played BY
Longton Vivian. is the best part Of
the act. The Smoke Queen Cas
sidy visits Hop Lees hop house
and sees the queen during his vision
She disappears as his pipe goes out
Leonard and Louie, who come out
in dress suits. startle the spectators
with their acrobatic and gymuastic
feats.
The funniest man on the bin Is
Charles Il. sweet Every move he
makes gets a laugh CARRIED a. a
stagehand he appears dragging a
piano out upon the stage Then h.
does a maze OF things, initiating va
rious instruments on the piano.
plays a coruet With one finger, gives
a lesson in cooking from cores.
pondenCe school. and gives he audit
ence a rough sketch" Of grand OF
era
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-06

water. Their actions are seemingly
guided by a single spoken command
OF the trainer. standing above the
tank.
Elsie Pilcer and Dudley Douglas
appear in rather oddly-constructed
song and dance act, the whole being
setting for Miss Pilcer's appear
ance in numerous gorgeous gowns
and wonderful headgears. copied af-
ter those worn by that famous for
eign artistic, Gaby Deslys. Miss -.
GER is clever in her impersonations
OF wellknown song artists. The act
Vas arranged by Harry Pilcer. and
II shows his sister. Elsie. 10 advan.
tage.
Henry Marshall. composer OF
successful songs. appears with Lii
liam Fitzgerald In songs and imper-
sonations. The couple make a good
vaudeville team. with the girl doing
most OF the work.
The most amusing act on the en-
tire bill Is No. 4. in which Shelton
Brooks and Clarence Bowen appear
as the Two dark spots OF JOY -
Brooks. by the way. 10 also a com.
poser OF considerable fame. his song
hits including Some OF These
Days and III | Were a Bee and
You Were Red. Red Rose" They
dispense a considerable portion OF
good comedy with their harmony
numbers.
William Gaxton and his company
appear in a brief sketch called "A
Regular Business Man" The sketch
is not new one. Douglass Fair
banks and Henry Woodruff having
brought II 20 the Temple In turn
The work OF Mr. Gaxton and his
company averages up pretty well
with predecessors.
Henry Antrim and Betsy Vale try
little bit OF everything in their OF.
fering. including a whistling number
that makes decided hit. The fly.
ing Msyes perform difficult fests on
the trapeze and rings. The Wheel
ers have an automobile pantomime
that Is amusing The motion pic
lures show views OF damage done
10 buildings during the street fight
ing In Dublin, Ireland.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-06
STREET CARS
INJURE FIVE

Street accidents IN Detroit put 1--WE
people in the hospital. Monday
While crossing the street a. Grand
River and Adams-aves.. abou; noon,
Edward Heagle, IS years old. OF 30.
II Beach-st.. was crushed between
an interurban and a Myrtle car, sus-
tanning injuries that caused his r..
moval 70 the city hospital Heagje
has conclusion OF the brain and in
ternal injuries.
Michael Macguso, % years old, Of
No 347 Lsfayette-aye east, a laborer
in the employ OF the d. L. r. lost
his right hand and suffered four
scalp wounds when he waF~ssn over
by a Trumbull-ave. car. Monday az.
ternoon. He was taken 20 Grace
hospital.
A Sherman car struck wagon
driven by Carl Williams, 81. Of No
IA Oakland-ave., Monday afternoon.
throwing Williams from his seat.
His right leg was fractured and he
was taken 20 the city hospftal.
John Pelmer. 3s years old. OF No.
5l5 Belvidereave. was taken 20 the
city hospital with a lacersted scalp
after being struck by a Jefferson
ave. car az Field and Jeherson-aves
Mrs. Anna Mason, 81 years old. OF
No. 15s Fifth-st.. was thrown from
a moving Myrtle car AZ Griswold and
State-sts, suffering bruises on her
right leg She was taken 70 the
city hospital for treatment.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-06
TEnPI-

Odiva, known as the diving Sa-
moan. presents an interesting num-
Der on the Temple bill this week.
In a huge glass and steel tank filed
with clear water. this little daugh-
ter Of Neptune is right at home
She is sensational diver, a grace
full swimmer, and can remain under
water for incredible lengths OF time
Odiva claims 20 have learned the
art Of swimming among the pearl
divers OF Samoa
Certainly she is the peer Of any
woman diver appearing in public
She delights in all sorts OF water
sports. Not the least Interesting fea-
ture Of her act Is a school OF trained
sea lions These intelligent nam
mails swim in the tank with Odiva,
eating from her hand under water
and performing all sorts Of evolu
! tons, both on the surface and under
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-06
RICK

That play OF the simple life, the
sweet breath OF the open country
and the humor and pathos 10 be
found in any rural community, Ike
becca OF Sunnybrook Farm" Was
presented Monday evening, In the
Garrick theater, by the CHASER stock
company. before an audience tha'
was thoroughly appreciative OF the
difference between its bloom and
freshness and the hectic artistry oil
The Hawk" OF last week,
Fay Courteney played ReoeceA'
and successfully presented the child
ish ingenuousness. charm. love OF
mischief and quaintness OF the little
girl who came TO the prim New Eng
land farmhouse TO live with the aus
tere aunts. and gradually turned its
drab atmosphere and their sour dis
positions into brightness and sweet
ness.
Mr.. Chaser was equally successful
in the role OF Adam LAdd. who
watches Rebecca grow Up into lovely
womanhood and wins her for him
self.
The aunts we're portrayed by Con
stance Kenyon and Bessie MacAllis.
ter. and the various types OF the
community were in the capable
hands OF Lou Bates, Nellie Kings
bury. Pauline MacLean, Kathleen
Brown. Anna Hill. Viva Brown, viii
liam +. Powell. Frederick Kerby and
Edward Ewald.
The four acts OF the play were
prettily staged, much care having
been taken 10 provide the proper bu-
collie and pastoral background.
The CHASER company has maintain
ed high standard in all OF its Of
ferings during the present engage
ment. and that the efforts of Mr..
Chaser, Miss Courteney and their as
socis.es have been recognized and
appreciated is given plenty of proof
At every performance in the hearty
applause accorded the players and
the spontaneous band-clapping which
greets the rolling up Of curtain
on a vell-set stage.
Mr.. Chaser and his company will
bring their engagement TO close
next week. presenting a new drama
called The Other Wife" which il
said 10 be unusually dramatic and
forceful. -
Monday evening. June "a. Jessie
Bonstelle and her stock company Will
come 10 the Garrick for a summers
stay.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-06

as well as play the piano and write
ragtime melodies, and he proved
one OF the features OF the show.
The performance was brought TO
close with scene depicting a
room in the Frisrs new monastery.
in New York, in which the Friars
we're supposed TO be giving ban
ouet TO Bill" Shakespeare. Louis
Mann was the illustrious bard.
The whole affair was a lot OF fun
and the Friars' can come as often
AS they will.
ELLA MAE HAWTHORNE.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-06
A Point for You

A Point for You
TO consider is whether the time, thought and
capital now given TO your power-develop-
ing plant would not profit you IL applied
directly and exclusively to the dividend-earning
end of your business.
We believe we can supply you with lower.
cost power than YOU producing your
self, and, at the same time, relieve you abso-
lutely of all concern regarding your power
problems.
Let US send one of our engineers to talk the
matter with you. Ii would cost you nothing
and might prove very enlightenng.
The Detroit Edison Company
MAIN 1900
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-06

mandcries entertained the conclavc
last year.
other -of-the-state commandery
guests will be the following from
OHIO Sir Henry l. Schafer. p. G.. C..
grand treasurer: Sir Charles l..
Iangdon. r. c. Toledc commandery.
No. :. sir Riley W Workman. grand
captain Of the guard. and Sir barles
A Frese. K. q. St Cmer command
cry, No. SO.
Following the parade on wednes-
day. and without dismissal. com
manderies will reform from the
mas sed formation, and Will march d.
rectly 10 the boat az the foot OF
Bates-st.. for Belle Isle. Ladies' &C.
companying communicates. and
wearing badges, will also be admit
ted 10 the boat withiut charge. Buff
fet luncheon will be served in Belle
Isle restaurants.
Besides ths following large COM
ruanderles, grand officers ray that
many small organizations in the
state may be expected TO qualify for
honors In the parade.
George r. Campbell. grand record
or, who was among the nrst OF the
officers OF the grand commAndery 10
arrive. stated that many OF the
smaller Communicates had worked
hard. and would make a. good a
showing In the parade as some CT
the bigger ones.
Following are the grand com
mandery committees. nearly all OF
whose members are here:
JurIsprudence-R Z. Sir Hutson
p. Colman. p. G. c.; +. Sir VIM.
II. wetherbee. p. C.. r. Sir Horace
S Maynard, p. c. V, +. Sir Fred A
Aldrlch. D C. C; f Sir Mark, G.. q.
Finance-R +. SIR Charles A. War.
rem. 2. G. c. r f, Sir Gordon K
Campbell, p C.. G.. T. Sir \ l..
Smith. p {. Inspection and returns
f. Sir II. Bruce Moore, = c., Z.
Sir Joseph V Mcintosh. L C.. +.
Sir John c. Condor. r. G.. Printing
r.. r. SIR George T. Can pbell. p.
g. c.. r. r Sir Chas r Hswlcy, P.
G. C.: r. f.. Sir Charles q Graham,
I. & & Neurology Sir and Rev.
Emil Mcntanus & T. ,orresponi-
enc,-R. r. Sir William q Doly. 7.
G. G. care Of riluals-F SIR Arthur
NJ Hume. T. c. Tenplsr etiquette
-E. Sir Walter q Rogers, p. c.. r.
Sir Seth II Jones. = {. Fhtr'erS
and dl,pensations-R T. Sir Chas.
r. Hawiey. p. G. 6 r y. Sir thas.
r Hlscock. p. G c.. r. = Sir low.
ard T. Taylor. F G C. Credentials
R. = Sir George r Campbell. 7.
G. G.. F. Sir Chas. \ Conrv"r +. G.
Among the ,oumanderies that vii!
he In attendance are No. ], Detroit.
No. .. Pontiac. 20 3. D"Molai, No.
8. Romeo No :. Port Huron No $,
Peninsula: No. o. Jackson Nc j,
Ionta. Ne. 1S. Ann ArIor, W u.
Grn,-ee VALLEY. No 10. So bernard +,
No a. -F--.-4!4 ~. a. ...siF..--
M -. CurUnu3 No -. : johns.
W. -, Lansing: No -. BJy city:
No q. Howell 80. - Nrena 40
- charlotte, 40 80, Non'ro-e. so
q. Worthwhile No ~. Damascus,
30 s.. Palestine, No. g. Dwo. so:
NJ. u. VI, Clemens.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-06
Belulans Want Books

NEW YORK. June Books of
an kinds particularly In French and
Flemish games illustrated maya.
zines. etc. are wanted for The BEL.
gian soldiers They will be- re-
ceived a. the Belgian consulate m
this city.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-06
TeN Babe killers Sanity

KALAMAZOO. Mich, June g.
Doctors will examine Mrs. Eva
steenard for her sanity before plac-
Ing her on trial next week for the
killing OF a newborn babe, 81 was
announced Monday u is under
stood that the defense Will make
an insanity plea for the mother
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-06
Romeo Ru.lne., Man DEAD

ROMEO. Mich. June s.-James &.
Ford. SO. pioneer clothing merchant
OF Macomb county. expired az his
home here Monday morning The
widow survives The funeral will
be held Thursday afternoon under
Masonic auspices.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-06
For Business or Pleasure Trips

use y & 90 line steamers on ynur
wa snsf Direct connection ~ Bur
falu with earlF morning train. Tor
N.v YORK and other eastern r" nta
Railroad tl kat- src accepted Tor
TRANSPORTATION con =. & g. lino steam
ers between Detroit and Bunaio si'h-
or dIrcctlyE.--Aay.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-06-22
QUAKER CITY GIRL
SEEKS RECORD As
DISTANCE SWIMMER

NEW YORK. June 22.-Mi.
lady iB going after two long dis.
tance swimming records never
before accomplished by man or
woman. Miss Anna kean OF
Philadelphia. 10 years OF age.
will attempt 20 swim the Chesa
peako bay from Cape Charles
10 Cape Henry. the same trip Al
which Charles Durborrow. hold.
er OF the American record OF -
miles. for continuous swimming.
failed last season. owing 20
weather conditions. and which
he IN TO undertake again to
morrow.
Tho other IN tho 20.mile Jour.
ney between Asbury park and
Lavalctte. on the Jersey coast.
course not yet completed by
swimmers OF either ser.
Miss Keau IN attached 20 the
Germantown Y. W. c. A. She
uses tho trudgeon stroke In all
her tests. only resting her mus
cies occasionally with short
stretches Of breast stroke swim.
ming.