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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-11
NEW CARLISLE, IND.

Mrs. James Curry is quite i'll.
Mrs. Elizabeth Pidse is a guest Of
her brother. Burt Kinney and fam
lily Of Elkhart
Mr.. and Mrs Howard Wykoff are
parents Of a daughter. born Sept. l.
Mr.. and Mrs. a. Z. Benton and
daughter. Bessie, Of Laporte. were
guests over the weekend Of Mr.
and Mrs. c. A. Parker
Mrs. Maria Couchman entertained
the ladies OF the Home Charity cir
Gle Thursday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs James Hicks and
daughter have returned from an au-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-11
KNOWLEDGE.

Eddie" said mother sternly.
you should not fight with that Jim
son boy"
Il know it. ma, =" said Eddie peni-
tently.
That's right And when did you
find out?'
About minute after I hit him"
Ladies' Home Journal.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-11
F1ARTS CAPITULATION---B A. &C reen~oo

He understood? He knew which powder?
You said for Miss Reade's hearth" she man
aged to ask.
"He said he knew all about it," said
Vaughan.
Elsa slipped the brandy and crept to the
study. At intervals old Hart or the sergeant
came to the door to inquire if she were better.
Each time she shook her head and asked II
the powder had come.
The three men in the hall waited. Sudden
grooming from the study curdled old Harris
blood He shuffled across the hall.
Let Arthur" (Arthur was the ''varmint of a
boy" page boy) take this note TO Hugs
He can't have understood. Tell him to ride
my bicycle, and hurry-hurry."
The sergeant came to Harris elbow.
1.-THE powder sets me right at once" Elsa
muttered. eff only had one! Directly I've
swallowed it I feel better. 1t makes me sleep
such deep sleep. l expect Mrs. Hug
swered the telephone" she added to Vaughan.
"She's deaf and won't confess it."
I'm reluctant to let the boy 60" said
Vaughan. He'll babble. The burglars will
get wind of our presence here and give it the
go-by."
"Babblel I'll warm i'm" said Hart viciously.
He won't babble to old Hug, that's certain
'Ug can't abide boys. I'll break my stick on is
back if he talks to a soul, never fear"
Both Vaughan and Hart interviewed the
trembling Arthur, before the boy, very re-
luctantly, set out.
Moretonstead was some four miles away.
Ten had struck before the boy returned He
presented a little greenish envelope to old
Hart The detective intercepted the old butler
Let me look" he said.
Hart was scandalized He put his hand be-
hind him and glowered. Vaughan laughed and
followed the Tuning old fellow into the study.
"A little water, Hart. please"
"Since you're i'll I'll get IT," growed the
butler. departing.
Vaughan watched her open the packet and
empty it into one of the silver spoons on the
table.
Doesn't say why he hadn't sent it before.
miss" he asked.
NO, there's no message at all. Thanks,
Hart" She swallowed the powder and
draught of water and sighed in swift relief.
ITS partly nerves, I think" she added. 81
said l wasn't nervous. But am, you know.
All women are, l think Hart, will-wiH you
be so kind as to help me up?'
The old butler acquiesced.
Always Wlllln 10 ODlge Wnen addressed
proper" he declared. But orders I'll not take
from any underlng nor upstart Never. There!
Feeling better?"
Vaughan and Hart watched her as she be
gan to climb the staircase.
Good night" she said. Il shall lock my
door and put my head under the bedclothes.
Good night"
Twas a drug" cOnhded Hart. More
fear more likely. Fart attacks! Never 'ad
any star as I'm aware. Never knew she'd
bin to 'Ugs since she's bin ere. Secret drug
swellowinI III let Sir Henry know! Up
START"
Did the boy bring any message?" asked
Vaughan.
Not i'm. 'Ug wouldn't trust the varmint
Says 'Ug stared at i'm keen, then made up the
powder, an said: I hope she'll be better arter
swallowin' this says e. be of with you an
'urry' says e"
Fifteen minutes later old Fart. snugly en-.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-11
NOT MORTHN

II wish I could afford TO own an
automobile"
1T doesn't take much money to
buy one these days"
II know. but 3 don't want that
kind. I'd hate 20 buy an expensive
fluid like gasoline and then pour
it into one OF those cheap cars
y y World
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-11
M PEoPLE ARE Kra.Fn

During the year. by having 10
cross railroad tracks while thers
are trains passing continually. WHY
endanger your life. and that OF your
family. when YOU can go out in the
beautiful north west side and secure
high class property IN the samuel
Good addition. where buildings are
going up and improvements are be
ing put ia rapidly Advt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-11

the station by telephone from Scotland Yard.
Wonderful things miss. these telephones"
observed Vaughan. They're doing more to
put an end TO crime than anything else know
He surveyed the silver in the study, and COM
mended Miss Reade for her forethought in col
lecting ii. Old Hart Waddled back the de-
tective was examining a piece or two.
Would" profered Elsa, the notion suddenly
striking her would It be a good idea for the
silver to be packed up and put in my bedroom?
shouldn't mind I'm not a bit nervous
1T wouldn't, Miss Reade," burst out Hart.
"The silver's my province. not yours. You'll
be offering to I'LL the mustard-pots soon. What
next? My advice to them don't know their
place is keep it. Upstart!"
Vaughan laughed and shook his head at
Elsa.
1T will do very well here. Either Jones or
I will be in this room till morning. Now
wonder II we could have a bite o. supper, miss?"
why. of counsel"
Not of course. 'Tain't nothing to do with
you. I'll ask Mrs. Deed what she provide
for you, policeman. You're mistook in this
young woman" added Hart violently. "She's
no more call to give orders or invites than that
teapot"
Harris perfectly right" laughed Elsa. I'm
see Mrs. Deed the cook. myself"
Leaving Hart to grumble and declare she
was neither flesh fowl good red herring"
but a mere mongrel, "btween-stairs allan
ALTER" Elsa went 10 the kitchen. In the yard
stood the twoseater car which had brought
the two policemen. AT seven the two men
supped. At eight they toured the ground-hoor
fastening windows and locking doors.
mo need for you 10 sit up, Mr. Hart de-
clared Vaughan kindly. But if you insist
"As does" growled the butler.
You'd be of the utmost service IL you'd
settle yourself in comfortable chair at some
back window" went on the sergeant. There's
no cover. YOU'D see anyone quarter of mile
off on a moonlit night like this If you see
anybody come TO u.s.
They were standing in the hall. The three
men were startled by the sound of stertorous
breathing Old Hart swung round, his heart in
his mouth, and saw the secretary descending
the stairs white as death, a guttering candle
tilted in one hand, the other pressed to her
side.
ali. what's come to your" he gasped.
ITS my heart; an attack she breathed,
Keeling against the wall and standing there,
the grease dripping on the polished floor. her
pickering eyelids almost shut. Quick! Teie-
phone TO Hug the chemist Tell him TO send
me a powder-two powders-he knows l5is
boy-on a bicycle"
'Eart." calculated the butler. Never card
Of you
She staggered TO a chair and bowed over it,
writing in agony Noting her CHASTITY pallor
old Hart darted 10 the cupboard under the
stairs.
Vaughan pushed him aside as he caught up
the receiver.
See 10 her" he said curtly Give her some
brandy. I'll telephone. What's the chemists
number"
"Oh, be quick!" sobbed Elsa. with rolling
ewes. IN die. On. Hart-make him be
quick."
The butler shambled away for brandy. AS
he returned Vaughan was emerging from the
telephone cupboard.
He's sending the boy pOst-haste," he said
chearfnllv-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-11

seats now held by democrats. For
the first time senators will be chosen
By popular vote.
The control of the state legislature
is important locally. as the two
houses on a joint ballot elect the
state officers with the exception Of
governor and state auditor.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-11

and Kissing, as though he were an engine
which had been stopped but still had full steam
up.
Don't be absurd. Hart" said Miss Reade
cooIly.
"oh. Jerusalemi" calculated the buttons in
dismay.
Don't be absurd. Go away. Try to calm
yourself. Hart" directed Elsa "Ah, here
they comet"
gig drawn by spanking cob came trundIing
rapidly down the drive. Mr.. Harris clenched
fists had slowly subsidized. He gaped at Miss
Reade his chest heaving.
"T, I! Where're you of to-" he managed to
demand as she moved towards the open front
door.
The gig drew up. From it descended Super
intendent Tate, whom Mr. Hart knew and well
comed-in fact to the butler no face could have
been more welcome.
The superintendent left the reins in the hands
of the constable accompanying him and stalked
in.
Captured them just this side Of Simmonds
Cross, miss" be said briskly. Mr.. Hug
brought your letter TO US Immediately Within
half an hour at most the net was drawn tigh,
In case Sir Henry was worrying I've brought
the silver back in the gig. A pretty pair OF
rufians-one of ems known as the Dock. Scot
land Yards been after him some time Cool
cheek cutting your wires. They'd apparatus in
the car for connecting up. They spoke to you
from Moreton Wood. Smart trick OF yours.
miss"
Il knew the wire was cut ! suspected them
pretty early in the proceedings
'Why?" interrupted Tate.
Their car had the London Identification
letters-that seemed queer for the Moreton
stead police, for one thing. ! though. I'd ring
you up to make sure. tried while they were
at supper and couldn't get through. thought
Of sending Arthur then. but knowing Hart here
rather well"-she turned and smiled at the old
buuer-"I thought he'd try to prevent it and
probably let the burglars know they were sus
pected. So l made sure. got one Of them to
telephone. or pretend to telephone, to Hug for
a heart powder. When he told ms Hug quite
understood ! knew he was a fraud, for Hug
couldn't understandable never had any medi
cine from him in my life. So ! waited and
made them think I'd hang about the study till
morning. They didn't want that. and although
Arthur going made them a little uncomfortable.
could see they didn't try TO stop him. I'm
glad you were able TO do as I wanted and not
arrest them here. Sir Henry knows nothing
at present OF course. he viii have to be told
VIII you have the silver brought in so that
can tell him it's all safe under this roof again
Yes, miss"
The superintendent whisued to the constable
and motioned TO him.
i think I'll break the news to him now
said Elsa.
old Hart had listened, gaping. one hand be
hind his ear. his blood-shot eyes bolterinE.
Miss, r.
He fsltered.
That's all right. Hart"
She smiled On aim again and moved toward
the staircase.
Hart shuTled forward, bowed his head, and
his dry hands rasped as he rubbed them to
gether
And p'raps when you come down. miss"
he said. you'll give me the horders7-
Hart had capitulated
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-11

sconced in a huge armchair, began his vigil
over the park from a back window.
Jones is on guard at the 'front.' and I'll be
on the MOVE" said Vaughan. "I'u look in on
you every hour or So"
VERY good" said Hart
At eleven he was found by Vaughan sitting
upright. At eleven-thirty he was leaning
back. At twelve the old man found with
guilty start that Vaughan had entered the room
before he was aware of it.
At one Vaughan may have come or not for
all Mr.. Hart knew, for the butler was snoring.
At six the butler woke and hurried to the
study. He found the door locked, and, liking
their impotence" knocked. No voice answered
him. Mr.. Hart knocked again. Then called
softly; then bent and peered through the key
hole
He could neither hear sound nor see
soul.
The cook, Mrs. Deed, burst through the green
baize swing-door which led to the kitchen at
that moment.
"The imperence of emf" she snorted. TAX
IN their breakfast Am an neggs an bacon
Ittering up my kitchen-a pair O. policemen
Did you ever in all your. born days. Mr.. Art?
l could 'ardly blieve me own eyes. Dirtyin' all
filthy terbacca pipes in my kitchen. Wait till
claps eyes on EN-. Watt
Arthur. with apple-cheeks glistening with
soap and excitement. plunged through the
swing-door.
They've CORN! Cars CORN" he announced
shrilly. wheeled it out o. the yard-must ave.
There's the marks o their feet beside the track,
each side
Old Hart dsrted 10 the front door and tore
at key and bolts Shufling he ran to the study
French-windows They stood open. He rushed
in. The table on which the silver had stood
was bare. The key was in the lock He turned
i; and stumbled out.
Gone! Hevery houncet" he yelped.
Mrs. Deed subsidized on to an oak chest. The
page-boy whstled shrilly. Elsa came quietly
downstairs, looking very cool and fragrant and
composed.
"Oaxedi" mouthed Hart. Corn The both
on EN-. Thieyeses, they was. Oaxed, by
Cord"
His voice rose shrin Elsa held up her white
hand
Ssh. Sir Henry will hear you. Hart. Good
morning"
Old Hart seemed suddenly choking. He
waddled across TO her and raised both his
skinny arms above his head
you ussy, you. You tit" he cried in a
fierce, strangled undertone you was sham
min last night! You wasn't ill-never was.
Twas powder on your face. / wondered wot
twas on my coat Twas you Selected eyTy
piece for EN- convenient Twas you wanted
fur TO pack it even in a box Twas you
wouldn't ave Sir 'Enry told. Can't l see It's
plain-plain the nose on yer face. You an
your creepy Gravity ways, an your airs. 90
was e? Yer lover2 Speak up. It's out. The
gime's up. Lies won't help YOU Fart bad?
Yes-rotten bad. Where's e CORN. you jail
whelp? Speak out. You've been brazen enough,
you
Mr. Harris TRADE hzzled out for want OF
breath. Mrs. Deed who had held hers
throughout in admiration, exploded and sat
putting The old butler stood there with his
cuffs falling away from his skinny wrists, his
gnarled hands clenehed above his head. palsied
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-11

Gee Whiz, hey got cherries an
straw berries an all kinds Of fruit
covered wild candy. What kind shall
/ get. 'Rastus2"
Get me a chocolate coated water
melon. ~. Y. World
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-11
MARRIAGE LICENSE.

Mistress: / have never seen your
marriage license, Mandy.
Mandy; LOr', missus. amt YOU
seen dat Niger knock me around?
Spose I'd let him do dat if we
wasn't married Puck.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-11
HEAVY VOTE IN
MAINE EXPECTED
Both Factions Predict Victory.
Fight For Senators
important.

PORTLAND. Me. sept. ia
Biz vote is predicted in the state
election tomorrow. After Sunday
OF comparative rest and review. and
during which the heat Of battle cool
} ed somewhat the party managers
tonight declared they stood by hg-
urcs proclaimed at the close OF the
campaign last night The republic
y ans claim everything with pluralities
approximating 1900. The demo-
Gratis ciGm pluralities OF 5000. They
admit the outcome in the third and
fourth congressional districts is in
doubt.
III an average Is struck between
the rival claims. Maine, politically
speaking. may be said TO be either
party's state tonight. Three conclu-
sions. however. are not disputed:
II Gov. Oakley O. Curtis is reflect
ed by the democrats the result will
DE accepted generally as an endorse
ment OF the administration.
II the democrats. who hold one OF
the four seats in congress, return
Congressman Daniel j. McGilicuddy
and caDture the second seat, IL will
be construed as showing that the
first an6 second districts stand
strongly behind the national execu-
tive.
May Uphold Wilson.
II the democrats by a popular
vote reflect L. :. Sen. Charles J.
Johnson and win another seat in the
\ senate through the defeat OF former
GOV. p. VI. Fernald by Kenneth c..
VI. Sills. dean OF the Bowdoin col
lege. il will be taken as evidence
that the voters OF the state gener-
ally wish 10 hold mp the hands OF
Pres't Wilson.
The fight for United States sena-
tors IS especially important. as upon
the outcome may depend the con-
troll Of the upper house, TO obtain
which the republicans must win nine
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-11-29
LOCAL NEWS OF THE WEEK.

Mrs. w. G. Blake spent Sunday
IN Waterloo with her friend, Mrs. Coy
kendall.
Mrs. A. M. Cloud will be hostess
to company Of ladies at dinner this
evening
Mrs. Florence Temper and son
Of Dubuque are guests at the Eome
OF DR.. and Mrs. G. s. Lister.
~ Miss Mary Drumrhy Of Dubuque
is In the city to spend Thanksgiving
with her sister, Mrs. J. F.. Burns.
Mrs. G. L. Belknap of Detroit will
spend Thanksgiving at the home OF
her sister, Mrs. John ]. Pentony.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Reyes and
daughter, Frances, leave this week
Tor Florida, to spend the winter,
Mrs. M. F. LIE Roy and E. H. Hoyt
were in TT. Dodge Saturday to attend
the funeral of their cousin, L. A..
Loomsis.
Miss e. Lois Conant goes to Chi
cago Heights today to spend the
Thanksgiving vacation with relatives
and friends.
The next meeting Of the tManches-
ter Commercial club viii be held at
the Palace Restaurant next Monday
evening at $50. ass
= Mrs. "A. y. ANDREWS was at home
yesterday for the day, from Cedar
Falls, where she is spending the
school year with her daughter, Gladys.
Mrs. J. NJ. Jones entertained
company of ladies at a dinner party
In honor of Mrs. T. F. Doty, who, with
her husband, leaves next week for
Florida, to spend the winter.
Manchester friends Of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Stephens extend con-
gratulations to- them upon the birth
to them at Warsaw, Indiana, on No
vember Gath, 1916, Of daughter. Mr..
Stephens is pleasantly remembered
as one OF the evangelists who conduct
ed the successful evangelistic CAM
paign in Manchester a few years ago.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-11-29
SOME THINGS THE SOLDIERS IN
EUROPE WOULD LIKE.

The Woman's Home Companion for
December prints an editorial in which
the writer says about woman whom
she asked what the soldiers would
need:
"She said, to begin with, that we
couldn't 60 far wrong II we sent q
man a pair Of suspenders. Their sus-
penders are are always wearing out!
"Shoe strings would be tremendu-
ously appreciated; II a soldiers shoe
string breaks, and his shoe slips off
just as he Is running across field in
shower of bullets, it may mean
death.
"A candle: II a man can scoop a
tiny hole in the side Of a trench, put
his candle into 1t, light up. and play
game Of cards with pal, or even
look at another human face, life is a
little gayer.
Safety pins! DO send safety pins!
said Mrs. Duryea. When boy his
no mother at hand to sew on button.
think of the comfort Of safety pin!
Each packet must have a penoi-,
and some paper and envelopes, SO tt y
man can write letter home. a
shirt; pipe; piece Of Irvine; box
Of buttons; cake of SOAP"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-11-29
Death Rate Among Poets.

Poets that can be killed by the ndi-
Guile OF those whordo not understand
them are better dead, and they have
never succeeded In saving their lives
by their explanations. The world will
never kill poet because he is an i'm
agist or vers libriste, but there is
one thing that 1t surely will do; It
will kill an imagist or yers libriste
because he is not poet, and that side
of the matter seems to be strangely
overshadowed by those who speak Of
the New Movement-Tke New Repub-
lie
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-11-29
mny 1 Cold Cup asweats.r

Put ice cream into a cup and the cup
and the air around it constantly be-
come cold. Air consists in part Of
vapor, and when the air Is cooled this
vapOr turns into water. AS the CEN
ter of GOODNESS is the cup, good deal
Of the air in the immediate vicinity
gathers on it's outside in the shape of
water. But, as the air contains much
more heat than the cup contains cold,
the ice cream gradually melts.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-11-29
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to extend to our neighbors
and friends and all those who were
kind to US in our late bereavement
the sincere thanks of grateful hearts
for their many acts Of kindness. May
God in his providence reward you,
as He alone knoweth the feelings Of
our hearts.
MIR. AND MRS. IRA CLARK,
MR.. AND MRS. r. KRUMSEIG,
MR.. AND MRS. WILL JAMES. 4
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-11-29
Wireless phone.

A little North Carolina girl went
with her mother to make call. On
their way home they got lost in the
woods. After they had wandered
about for some time trying to find
the way out, the little girl, becoming
weary of 1t, looked at her mother
and exclaimed, Mamma, why don't
you phone p Christian Herald.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-11-29
Wanted pevotions cut Short.

Tired little Stanley was returning
home with his parents in the evening,
after having been to watch some fire.
works. Mother he asked, as he
trudged sleepily along, do you fink 1t
would be all right If I'd just throw
God a kiss tonight, and not say my
prayers? rs SO tired"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-11-29
A safe Distance.

A travelling man who occupied q
train seat with minister wished to
take him down peg or two, and so
said: "Have you never heard that each
time minister Is hanged In Pnrls an
ass is hanged at the same timer" The
clergyman blandly replied: well, let
us both be thankful that we are not
In Paris. Magazine.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-11-29
Debt We owe Julius Caesar.

Because julius Caesar thought GER
tain part of southern Europe which he
visited some time during % B. G: was
far too barren. and so utilized his
knowledge Of landscape gardening by
supervising the planting of someAthou-
sands Of the "Juglans Regia'--be-
cause Of all this, we have In America
today many flourishing orchards Of
English walnuts.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-11-29
Not Aurs.

Not Aurs.
did you cure that patient you had
with the failing memory" II thought
so at one time" replied the doctor,
'but I'm not SO sure about it now. He
went away and forgot to pay his bill"
Judge.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-11-29
True Meaning Of aPo..et. :

The proper meaning Of the word
"posset," frequently used in Lanca-
,shi Ne, is a drink taken before going to
be Originally 1t was milk curdled
with wine, and comes from the Latin
posea. meaning drink made with
vinegar water.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-11-29
Move, Sewing Machine.

NOVEL SeWIU0 MaCHIu0. M
A portable electric sewing machine
is entirely inclosed In an oak cover or
case, and when not in use 1t can be
placed out Of the way under couch or
on q closet shelf. The machine is oper-
ated from any lamp socket by either
direct or alternating current.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-11-29
rhouoht Him !the stork,s Aqent.

y VUUUVUS rII"I VIZ Ss0' - . V9S"H IA
Carol, aged three, while ut her grand
pas store, was very much interested
In a travelling salesman and small
case he carried. Looking up at him
intentiy she said: 'Is you doctor?"
She kept very quiet when he said
mo-" until he picked up his case to 60,
then she said with much excitement
"Does You sell babies?"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-11-29
Reproved.

"Good morning, Nora" said Mrs.
Rogers. "Was the grocer's boy impu-
dent to you again this morning when
you 'phoned the order INF" "He was
that" complained Nora, .but ! fixed
him this time. seq: Who In blazes
do you think you're talkin' to? This
is Mrs. Rogers Harper's Magazine.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-11-29
Two Of kind.s

Bachelor 1sadly)-"I dreamed last
night that 1 was married. The alarm
clock woke me-" Benedict (more sad
ly)-T dreamed last night that was
single. The twins woke me."-Buffalo
News.