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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-06-29

down just about the time you began
close to her. "See here, Sibyl, I'm go
ing to know what it means"
"Oh, you are?" she snapped. ''That
was what you were going to say the
other day. Yes. What else have you
to say tonight?''
Tonight" he replied, with grim
swiftness, II want to know why you
keep telephoning him you want to see
him since he stopped cos1ing here"
She made long, low sound of COM
prehension before she said, "And what
else did Edith want you to ask me?'
II want to know what you say over
the telephone to Lamhorn," he said.
fercely.
"Is that all Edith told you to ask
me? You saw her when you stopped
in there on your way home this eve
ming, didn't you? Didn't she tell
you then what I said over the tele-
phone to Mr.. Lamhorn?"
'No, she didn'tv' he vociferated, his
voice growing louder. "She said, You
tell your wife to stop telephoning Rob-
ert Lamhorn to come and see her, be-
cause he isn't going to do it! That's
what she said! And 1 want to know
what it means. I intend"
A maid appeared at the lower end of
the hall. Dinner is ready" she said,
and, giving the troubled pair one
glance, went demurely into the dining
room. Roscoe disregarded the inter
ruption.
II intend to know exactly what has
been going on" he declared. 81 mean
to know just what"
Sibyl jumped up almost touching
him, standing face to face with him.
ooh, you dol" she cried, shrilly. "You
mean to know just what's what, do
you? You listen to your sister insinu-
ating ugly things about your wife, and
then you come home making a scene
before the servants and humiliating
me in their presence! Do you suppose
that Irish girl didn't hear every word
you said? You go in there and eat your
dinner alone! Go on! Go and eat your
dinner alone-because won't eat with
your
And she broke away from the detain-
ing grasp he sought to fasten upon
her, and dashed up the stairway, pant
ing. He heard the door of her room
slam overhead, and the sharp click of
the key in the lock-
CONTINUED NEXT WEEK.)
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
"Oh, yes" he agreed, modify. $50
far as that goes / don't suppose our
neighbors are paying much attention
just now, though / hear Sheridan was
back in his office early the morning
after the funeral
Mrs. Vertrees made little sound of
commiseration. II don't believe that
was because he wasn't suffering.
though. Mary told me he seemed
wrapped up in his sons succeeding.
He isn't vulgar in his boasting, l I'M
derstand; he doesn't talk great deal
about his-his actual money. No, his
Dragging usually seemed to be about
his family and the greatness of this
city"
Greatness Of this city'r' Mr.. Yer
trees echoed, with dull bitterness. Its
nothing but a coal hole. OF course
Sheridan says it's great"
Mrs Vertrees seemed unaware Of
this outburst II believe" she began,
timidly, ''he doesn't boast of-that is,
1 understand he has never seemed SO
interested in the-the other one"
Her husbands face was dark, but at
that heavier shadow fell upon it; he
looked more haggard than before.
1.-The other One,'" he repeated, avert
ing his eyes. You mean-you mean
the third son-the one that was here
this evening"
Eyes, the-the youngest" she re-
turned, her voice so feeble it was al
most a whisper.
And then neither of them spoke for
several minutes. Nor did either look
at the other during that silence.
At last Mr.. Vertrees contrived to
cough, but not convincingly. What
ah-what was it Mary said about
him this afternoon? 1 didn't ah-hap-
pen to catch it,
"She-she didn't say much. All she
said was this: He's the most wistful
creature I've ever known"
"Well?"
'That was all. He is wistful-look-
ing; and so fragile. If l hadn't known
about him I'd have thought he had
quite an interesting face"
"If you hadn't known about him ?
known what?"
"Oh, nothing, Of course" she said,
hurriedly. Nothing definite, that is.
Mary said decidedly long ago, that
he's not at all insane, as we thought
at first. It's only-well, Of course it is
odd, their attitude about him. l sup
pose it's some nervous trouble that
makes him-perhaps' a little queer at
times. so that he can't apply himself
to anything-or perhaps does odd
things. But, after all, of course, we
only have an impression about it. We
don't know-that is, positively. /"
She paused, then went on: 81 didn't
know Just how to ask-that isl
didn't mention it to Mary. l didn't
+" The poor lady fioundered pitt
fully, concluding with humble. $50
Soon after-after the-the shock"
'I don't think I've caught more than
a glimpse Of him. said Mr.. Vertrees.
81 wouldn't know him if 1 saw him,
but your impression of him is" He
broke off suddenly, springing to his
feet in agitation. Il can't imagine
her-oh nor he gasped. And he began
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to pace the floor. "a half-witted cpl
leptic"
mo, nor she cried. "He may be all
right We"
"Oh, it's horrible! l can't" He
threw himself back into his chair
again, sweeping his hands across his
face, then letting them fall Imply at
his sides.
Mrs. Vertrees was tremulous. "YOu
mustn't give way So" she said, inspired
for once almost to direct discourse.
Whatever Mary might think Of doing,
1t wouldn't be on her own account; it
would be on ours. But if we should
should consider it, that wouldn't be on
our own account. 1t isn't because we
think Of ourselves"
"Oh God, nor he groaned "Not for
US! We can go to the poorhouse, but
Mary can't be stenographerw
Signing, Mrs. Vertrees resumed her
obliqueness. "Of course" she MUIR
INJURED, 'it all seems very premature,
specializing about such things, but
had a queer sort of feeling that she
seemed quite interested in this She
had almost said ''in this one" but
checked herself. I'm this young man.
It's natural, Of course; she is always
so strong and well, and he is-he seems
to be, that is-rather appealing to the
the sympathies."
"Yes!'' he agreed, bitterly. precise
ly. The sympathies.'
Perhaps" she faltered-"perhaps
you might feel easier if could have a
little talk with someone"
with whomw
Il had thought of-not going about
1t too brusquely, of course, but perhaps
just waiting for his name to be men
toned, if happened to be talking with
somebody that knew the family and
then [ might find chance to say that
| was sorry to hear he'd been i'll so
much, and Something Of that kind
perhaps?"
"You don't know anybody that
knows the family"
Eyes. That is-well, in a way, Of
course, one of the family. That Mrs.
Roscoe Sheridan is not a--that is, she's
rather a pleasant-faced little woman,
| think, and of course rather ordinary.
[ think she is interested about-that is,
Of course, she'd be anxious to. be more
intimate with Mary, naturally. She's
always looking over here from her
hOuSn. che waS loOlyinU ont of tho win
dow this afternoon when Mary went
out, l noticed-thOugh 1 don't think
Mary saw her. I'm sure she wouldn't
think it out Of place TOTO be frank
about matters. She called the other
day, and Mary must rather like her
she said that evening that the call had
done her good. Don't you think it
might be wiser"
wise? l don't know. l feel that
the whole matter is impossible"
Eyes, so do l." she returned, prompt
~. at isn't really a thing we should
be considering seriously, of course.
Still"
Il should say not! But possibly"
Thus they skirmished up and down
the field, but before they turned the
lights out and went upstairs it was
thoroughly understood between them
that Mrs. Vertrees should seek the
earliest opportunity to obtain definite
information from Sibyl Sheridan con-
corning the mental and physical status
of Bibbs. And if he were subject to
attacks of lunacy, the unhappy pair de-
cided to prevent the sacrifice they sup
posed their daughter intended to make
of herself. Altogether, if there were
spiteful ghosts in the old house that
night, eavesdropping upon the woeful
comedy, they must have died anew of
laughter!
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-06-29

she ran into her own house and
plunged headlong upon a leather divan
in the hall, holding her handkerchief
over her mouth.
The noise of her tumultuous entrance
was evidently startling, for there fol-
lowed the crash of decanter upon the
floor of the dining room, and, after
rumble of indistinct profanity, Roscoe
came forth, holding a dripping napkin
in his hand,
''What's your excitement?" he de-
handed. what do you find to go into
Mysteries over? Another death in the
family?"
"Oh, it's funny!' she gasped.
"Those old frost-bitten people! 1 guess
they're getting their comeupance"
Lying prone, she elevated her feet in
the air, clapping her heels together re-
peatedly, in an ecstasy.
Come through, come through!'
said her husband, GROSSLY. "What you
been up to?''
''Me?" she cried, dropping her feet
and swinging around to face him.
Nothing. It's them! Those Vertreeses!"
She wiped her eyes. "They've had to
sell their piano!'
well, what of it?'
''That Mrs. Kittersby told me all
about 'em a week ago." said Sibyl.
They've been hard up for long time,
and she says as long ago as last winter
she knew that girl got pair of walk
ing shoes re-soled and patched, because
she got it done the same place Mrs.
Kittersby's cook had hersv'
"Well, well?" he urged, impatiently
"Well, I'm telling you! Mrs. Kitters-
by says they haven't got thing! Just
absolutely nothing-and they don't
know anywhere to turn! She says the
whole towns been wondering what
would become Of 'em. The girl had
plenty chances to marry up to a year
she scared the men off. Gracious they
were lucky! Marry her? The man
that found himself tied up to that
girl
Terrible funnya terrible funnyv'
said Roscoe, with sarcasm. Its so
funny broke a cut glass decanter
and spilled a quart Of
''Wait!" she begged you'll see. l
saw a big wagon drive up and some
men go into the house. Well, 1
thought I'd see, so 1 slipped overland
it was their piano! They'd sold it and
were trying to sneak it out after dark,
so nobody'd catch on!' Again she
gave way toxher enjoyment, but re-
sumed, as her husband seemed about
to interrupt the narrative, wait a
minute, can't you? Yes, they'd sold it;
and 1 hope they'll pay some Of their
debts. They owe everybody, and last
week a coal dealer made an awful fuss
at the door with Mr.. Vertrees. Their
cook told our upstairs girl, and she
said she didn't know when she'd seen
any money, herself! Did you ever
hear Of such a case as that girl in your
life?
what girl! Their cooks"
THAT Vertrees grill Don't you see
they looked on our coming up into this
neighborhood as their last chance?
They were just going down and out,
and here hobs up the green, rich Sheri-
dan family! So they send her out to
get a Sheridan-she's got to get one!
And she just goes in blind; and Jim
was landed-there's no doubt about
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-06-29
MINERAL POINT PEOPLE
GET INSTANT ACTION

Those who have used it in Mineral
Point are astonished at the INSTANT
action of simple buckthorn bark, gly-
cerine, ETC., as mixed in Adler i-ka.
upper bowel, ONE SPOONFUL Adler
i-ka relieves almost ANY CASE con-
stipation, sour stomach Or gas. 1t re-
moves such surprising foul matter that
a few doses often relieve or prevent
appendicitis. A short treatment helps
chronic stomach trouble.-Prideaux &
Bliss, Druggists.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-06-29

you got to picking on him about every
little thing he did; you got to quarrel
ing whit him when L was there and
wIen'I wasn't. 1 could see you'd been
quarre1ing whenever 1 came in and he
was here"
do you object to that" asked
sibyl, breathing quickly.
''Yes-when it Injuries my wife's
healthv he returned, with a quick lift
Of his eyes to hers. You began to run
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-06-29
CALLING CARDS AND Invitations

in correct sizes and styles, neatly print
ed at the Crawford Priutery, Mineral
Point. Engraving work also furnished
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1916-04-01
SOLDIER S UNIQUE WILL.

a French soldier in the Ar
eonnc has just inherited AN cs-
ate valued at $40, ODO from AN cc-
centric army officer, who lives in
the soldiers native village. The
only condition attached to he
legacy is that the soldier must,
from time to time, visit the grave
If his bcncfactor and relate there
come Of thewar experiences. The
will says:
Being without family ] leave
the whole Of my fortune to Paul
tambon. farmer. ! desire tIs
20 show my gratitude to him for
having for many years listened
patiently and with every air e in
icrcst to the stories ! used to tell
of the war Of 1870. trust that
he will Zoe spared to return to the
"illage after the present war, and
Nv only request to him is that he
come occasionally to my tomb and
. here relate some Of his own war
-ncrienccs. New York Sun.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1916-04-01
AFTER FIVE YEARS.
Few Iberia Testimony Remains
mistaken.

Time is the best test Of truth
1'rrc IS New Iberia story that
las stood the test Of time It is
a story with a point which will
come straight home to many of us.
Mrs. David Hayes, $40 r. Main
st.. New Ibc1 a. says: Zone Of
nv family had hard work and
received strained back while
fling. 1t affected the kidneys
and brought constant. dull ache
across them. The least strain
made the trouble worse. The
patient was restless and nervous
and couldn't lie still long. Too
requcnt passages of the kidney
'rrrctions were annoying, also.
Doan's Kidney Pills, procured at
Tavlor's drug store, did world
Of good" Statement given
70 4. 1908.)
More than five years later, Mrs.
Hayes said: "Doan s Kidney
Pills are still used occasionally in
orr family when there is trouble
with the kidneys. They never
fail to give quick relief"
Price soc, at all dealers. Don t
simply ask for a kidney remedy
get Doan's Kidney PiIls-the
same that Mrs. Hayes has twice
publicly recommended. Foster
"ilburn Co., Props, Buffalo, New
York ADV.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1916-04-01

IS Florence GrcNm''l@ "'
).iyicr is VISITING her aunt, MIS-
:Iebcr Clugh Of Chlldrcs>, texas
Mr.. G. +. Moss, president OF the
Green Heart Pepper Company OF
this City arrived home this week
after long abscncc.
Mr.. Lewis Ila@sc Of Dallas,
Texas arrived here Thursday
night to spend Il few days with
his mother
SIR. Joe VOORHEES,, the assistant
.auagcr Of the Cosmopolitan
!otcl at New Orleans spent Il
w hours in our City on Thurs
~ on business in connection with
hc big hostclry he represents.
9TH he and Mr.. a. -. Stewart,
The manager have many friends III
lew Iberia and they bid for The
patronage Of our people when on
visits to the Crescent City.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1916-04-01
DEATH OF LOUIS BROUSSAhD

Died at Lake Charlie, ON TN rs
day, March 3oth. Mr.. Louis
Erou>Sard, native of Lorr"u-
Vile, the eldest son of the late
AIcXanIrc I;rc,l.Sard. tn, cen
t!cman had been residing in Lake
Charles for some time and is s. r.
viScd by his widow and five chill
drcn. Besides his immediate fam
lily, he leaves to mourn MS lJSS,
two brothers. McSsrS Oscar nd
Alex Rroussald and two s;S,crs,
Mrs. Walter Carter and Miss:
Julia HrousSard now rrsid ntH OF
NcW Orleans. The remains were
inferred in ORANGE Grove ccm"-
'"J.v at Lake Charles this after
'iOOn
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1916-04-01
THAT HUSKING BEE.

On the first Friday after Easter,
ApriI 18th, there will be given a
novel entertainments 1t will be
in the shape Of a Corn lIusk
ing. Numbers Of the best voices
of the town will be in the east
An old time 'lIusking Bee will
be seen in full action, and mum
crots songs, choruSc> and dancers
which will be appropriate to the
occasion. This lIIsking Bee
will be followed by many fine
vaudeville numbers and the en-
tertainmcnt will wind up with a
playlet in which some Of our best
local talent will 'hc seen.
This entertainment is for the
benefit of the schools Of the town,
and the pupils and teachers are
both working earnestly to make
it a success.
Tine whole affair is under the
charge Of Mrs. j. 3. Hull, whose
abilities are too we'll known to
need mention and we can prophcSN
IA grand SrcceSS, both financially
and artistically.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1916-04-01

Girls, study law so that when
you marry your husbands will
not he tempted to tramplc on
your rights as citizens! That,
in effect. was what Miss Jean
Gordon told part Of the New
COM senior class Friday. STOP
helping men and help each other.
she advised. Study law and
protect your rights. You don t
have to follow the profession. but
a Enowled"e Of law is a mighty
VARIABLE asset to a wife
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1916-04-01
LOCALS.

The regular meeting Of the
Civic League of this City will be
held next Monday afternoon at
four O'Clock sharp il the parlors
Of the Frederic Hotel. This is an
Important meeting and the mem
,crs arc urged to be on hand.
Mr.. Allen Eaigre had the
misfortune on Friday night Of last
week in breaking his right arm
while cranking automobile.
These kind of accidents are quite
common and it bchoovcs the own
ers Of those kind of machines to
be careful.
The New Iberia High School
track team will leave Saturday
for Lafayette to take part in the
dual met between Lafayette,
Brcaux Bridge and New Iberia.
Cisterns and Tanks. Screen
ing Of all Observation-Disclosures
Lumber Co. Ltd.
Sunshine Hawks. the nctcd
lecturer viii preach to-norH"W
morning at II C'ciocl; and 7:l5
p NJ. at the Presbyterian church.
"cv. Par. dis extends an inv...a-
ton to the public IN general to be
present. Mr.. Hawks will also
'"liver lectures every night DIR
ng the coming week at the same
lace at 10.
Last week we mentioned that
there was a possibility of a tract
{ land being leased near New
eria for the purpose of launch
a citrus nursery. 1t is on
'easmre this week to publish the
fact That Mr.. II. Kakamura, rep
rcsentlng nursery company near
Mobile, Ala. arrived here the
early part Of the week to close
the transaction. The nursery will
be established on tract of land
'"longing to DR.. J. w. Sanders
lust below the Nelson Canal and
ork has already commenced
putting the ground into shape to
receive the trees. We are in
formed a whole carload of young
trees is now en- route from the
main nursery near the above men
toned place. Within few years
the establishment of citrus
nursery here is bound to rebound
TO the benefit Of our Parish and
tho advertisement alone we will
vet from il will be worth thor-
sands Of dollars to the owners Of
and in this vicinity.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1916-04-01
II q q

Kidney ana Bludd,r Kennedy ~ being
generally distributed throughout tins Sec
fI"n to all the dIurElsts n,d H. attrs-
Tins medIcln" is highly recon meLd. ii for
Brights disease. and all ailments of he
Kidney and Bladder, among mer women
ami children If Your hack aches. try
"nOBp' and he convinced of It's won
d.rinl merits
Ask >orr Druggist or Dealer. Distrihu-
ted by Estorgc Drug Go
HOBO MED MFG. co
SiurCr IA
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1916-04-01
There will be a game of

There will be a game Of base
ball tomorrow afternoon between
the New Iberia regulars againsj
a scrap team. The base ball fans
are invited to see the local team
work. They have been practicinc
for at least Il month and are now
IN form to meet any amateur
team.
Lame, bricks, cement, Gcravels,
white and yellow sands. Der
trand Lumber Co. Ltd.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1916-04-01
PERSONALS.

Mrs. Robert VOORHEES, and Mrs.
Davis Of Lafayette visited Mrs.
John Davis Thursday.
Mr.. Mcrsch, Mr.. and Mrs. Tom
Holich Of Raynn spent Wcdncs
day here with Mrs. NJ. Blanc.
Mcssrs. Ncntrcss Smith and
Walter Burke returned Tuesday
from Clinton, La, on legal bust
ness.
= Mrs. James iSchcxnaydcr re
turned to her home in Jcanrrcttc
Tuesday after several days visit
to Mrs. Paul Lel'orrgcois.
The Ladies Auxiliary will be
entertained next Wednesday aft
"rnoon by Mrs. +. V. Pcalc at the
residence of Mrs. G. j. Sabaticr
Mrs. Dudley Glass and children
will leave Sunday for their home
in Atlanta. Ga.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. r. Carlo and
little daughter of Oprlousas
visited the family Of Mr.. and Mrs.
A. Jcnnaro.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reubin Brown of
Jcancrctte were visitors here on
Thursday.
Mrs. ORR Bowler and Miss
Maud Jackson were visitors here
Wednesday from .Jcancrcttc.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willie Eckart are
visiting relatives in Thibodaux.
Mr.. Bailey Of Washington, is
the guest Of Mrs. George Fitz-
hugh.
re Thimblc Club met last
Saturday afternoon at the n me
Vt Miss EllO DcBlanc.
Mrs. =. +. He"ry left this week
for a visit to her son. DR. Lee
Henry in Lecompte, La.
Messrs. Norman. lrion and Joe
Knipping of Raync spent Mon
day here with Fisher Koch.
Mr.. Bennett Veazcy and little
daughter of Algicrs are visiting
his mother, Mrs. Fred Veazey.
The Sewing Circle met last
Saturday afternoon at the resi-
dcncc of Mrs. Frank Courts.
Mrs. John Tolson and baby of
Lafayette spent the weekend
here with Mrs. p. II. HanIcy.
Miss Helen Gcbert left Thurs
day for New Orleans.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clayton Vest and
children returned to their home
in Lake Charles Thursday.
Mr.. VIM. Kruger Of Deroucn
was a business visitor in New
iberia on Thursday. Mr.. Kruger
is one Of the successful farmers
of that vicinity and it is always
pleasure to meet him.
Mr.. Maroney, a gentleman from
"0rcka. Kansas has been here for
several DAYS with the intention OF
locating amongst us with his
fHmily.
Mrs. Abe Hirsch and her young
son. Jacob arrived home last Sun
day after a delightful visit with
relatives at ThibodauX and New
Orleans.
Mrs. "A. Roscnzweig and daagh-
ter returned from New Orleans
after an extended visit in tnat
City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dave Silverman
Of Abbcyillc and Mr.. Jake Inner
rluck. well known here was IN
New iberia on Sunday last.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1916-04-01

The United States has paid $35.-
900 600 for chicle during the past
ten years. in order to satisfy the
demand of the gum chewers. A
tremendous amount Of energy
one to waste.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1916-04-01
NOTICE.

Meeting Of the Elks Theatre
stockholders will be held on
Monday, April 10th. 1916 at the
office of the Company at 80 p.
NJ. for the election Of Board Of
Directors for the ensuino year.
WILL BAUMA\.
Secretary.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1916-04-01

Money to loan on first farm
mortgages. Prompt service, long
time, equitable rates.. C..
Stewart. Abbeville, La.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1916-04-01
WHAT OTHERS SAY

ION may ship us 25 caseg DI.ACKMAN'H
INDICATED SALT BRICK. We find ali
farmers we'll pleased with II. We have han.
died these goods for several years and con.
slider 1t . very superior plan for giving
medicine and salt to stock over the old
method Of stock powders or Incdicatcd salt
used In feed boxes. CROWDEK 4 RAND.
Raleigh, N. e.. Feb. 4. 1914.