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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-03-04
Puttina e Do to Eather.

After several unsuccessful attempts
to draw her husband into converse
ton at the restaurant, the wife dis
covered the cause of his abstraction
to be beautiful girl dressed in black
and seated at nearby table.
AN attractive widow" observed the
wife, coolly.
Yes. indeed. very attractive wild
ow. agreed the husband. enthusiast
tically.
Yes" sighed the wife. Il wish l
we're ona-~-Ladies' Home Journal.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-03-04

Evidently MS nrSC move toward de-
parture was signaied, for as he passed
out through PAbbaye's doors the car
riage porter darted forward and sa-
luted.
IN. Lanyard"
Eyes"
''Monsieur's car is waiting"
Indeed" Lanyard surveyed briefly
a handsome black limousine that, at
pause beside the curb, was champing
it's bit in the most spirited fashion.
Then he smiled appreciatively. "All
the same, l thank you for the compli
ment," he added, and forthwith tipped
the porter.
But before entrusting himself to this
gratuitous conveyance he put himself
to the trouble of inspecting the chauf-
feur, who proved to be a capable-Iook-
ing mechanic logged out in rich black
livery which, though relieved by vast
amount of silk braiding. was, like the
car in his charge, guiltless of any sort
of insignia.
81 presume you know where 1 want
to go, my MANI"
The chauffeur touched his cap: But
naturally, monsieur"
Then take me there the quickest
way"
Nodding acknowledgment of the por-
ter's parting salute, Lanyard sank
gratefully back upon uncommonly lux
urious upholstery. The fatigue of the
last thirty-six hours was beginning to
tell on him, though his youth was still
SO VITAL so instinct with strength and
Cigor that he could, if need be, go as
long again without sleep.
None the less he was glad of this
opportunity to snatch a few moments
rest by way of preparation against the
occult elimination of this adventure.
No telling what might ensue of this
violation of all those principles which
had hitherto insured his WelfareI
Of a sudden, ending a ride much
shorter than he would have liked, the
limousine swerved in toward a curb.
Bending forward, Lanyard Unmatched
the door and, glancing through the
window, uttered a grunt of profound
disgust.
If this were the best that Pack could
do
He had hoped for something a trife
more romantic from men with wit and
Imagination enough to plot the earlier
phases of this adventure.
The car was po.iug up in front of
an institution which he knew well, far
too well, indeed, for his own good.
None the less he consented to get
out.
Sure you've come to the right ad-
dress?" he asked the chauffeur.
Two fingers touching the vizor Of his
cap: But certainly, monsieur!"
"Oh, all right" Lanyard grumbIed
resignedly, and tossing a f1ve-franc
piece, addressed himself to the en-
trance of an outwardly commonplace
and respectable hotel particular stu
| ate in the Rue Chaptal between the
impasse of the Grand GuignoI and the
Rue Pigalle.
Now the neophyte needs the intro
! duction of trusted sponsor before he
can win admission to the clubhouse in
/ the Rue Chaptai of the exclusive Cir
| Gle of Friends of Humanity; but Lam
yards knock secured him prompt and
unquestioned entrance. The unfor-
tunate fact is he was a member in the
| best of standing. for this society OF
pseudo-altruistic aims was nothing
more nor less than one Of these sew
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-03-04

IDENTIFY expect you to decide to live
and let live, and shall be sorry. as
you'll certainly be sorry, if you force
my hand"
He opened the door. turned, and sa-
luted them with sarcastic punctiliO.
Il have the honor to bid adieu to
messieurs, the council of-the Pack!"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-03-04
IN. Lanyard"

them entangIed lions. These curious
migrations are inspired by an instinct
which tells the hungry herds where
rain has lately fallen and caused a new
growth of grass.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-03-04
Always Answer to Dreams

your advantage and enjoy the fUllness
OF the earth there is Just one thing to
do. It is quite simple. but it viii or
set any evil influence that has teen
working against you
This bit of knowledge comes down
from the ancients- Here it is:
Wear a piece Of coral around your
neck and you can't 90 wrong
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-03-04
His SANITY Employers.

Deacon Jones-%Have you driven
for good peopley'' ChauIeur-"Regu
lar saints! They wuz so afraid to die
that never could drive over ten miles
an hour. sir Judge.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-03-04

An electric process for drying Ium-
Der in piles OF Embarked logs has been
perfected in France
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-03-04

Every woman's pride, beautiful, clear
white clothes Use Red Cross Ball Blue.
All grOcers. Adv.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-03-04

Those who suffer IN silence usually
have a lot 10 say about il iater-
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-03-04

Heard at the Club.
Hello, old chap; killing time?"
NO, dear boy; just waiting for it
to die natural death
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-03-04

Trying to keep from worrying Is
what worries some people.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-03-04
CHAPTER viii.
The HIGH Hand,

The High Hand.
Evidently his first move toward de-
parture was signaied, for as he passed
out through TAbbaye's doors the car
rage porter darted forward and sa-
Int
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-04

$500, 600 cubic meters gross arrived in
the port OF Rotterdam from America in
the past year. according to the annual
report of the Rotterdam Chamber of
Comemrce. this being an increase of
la ships and some 100000 cubic me
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-04

trary to the tenets of their religion
and Tepugnant 10 the traditions Of Gu
ban society. The other bill has strong
femainine support but II is felt that.
owing to absorption Of interest in the
coming presidential campaign, neither
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-04

property. II appears questionable
whether there is any very strong de-
mand for the passage of the former
law and it is said that many Of the
best Cuban women are opposed to the
institution of divorce as being con-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-04

pened if the ancient Romans had
known anything about haseball?"
Why. they would have had lots OF
fun killing the umpires. Baltimore
American.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-04
1853 Ships Dock in Year.

measure has much chance of passage
during the present session of congress.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-04

! aYana--Among important pieces
!. - sisiation now engaging the atten-
~ the Cuban congress are bills
L. sssiszlng divorce and giving TO mar
women the control of their own
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-04

ters on 1914 and only a decrease of 20
ships and 100000 cubic meters com
pared with the normal year of 1913.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-04

Rotterdam. Standardization hum
bred and sixty-three ships, measuring
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-04

A Probable Contingency.
What do you think would have hap
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-04
worth of Apparel will share the renka-
e SCATTERING known Moline and vicinit,
A Clean Up
of Waists
S1.OO

Worth ub to S5.9S
Exactly so waists IN
this lot, white and col
ored voiles beautiful
embroidered styles;
waists IN this group
have been mussed
from display and
handling.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-04
A Clean Up
of Skirts
$1.00

w orth UP to S5.OO
Nearly 5 dozen skirts
In this lot comprised
of cotton, wool and
colored wash skirts.
A good range of sizes
in medium and dark
err shades; skirts IN
this lot worth to $500
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-04
A Clean Up
of House Dresses
2 for $1.OO

w orth to S1.OO Each
A broken size assert
nent of Bingham
house dresses, mostly
dark and medium coll
ors, In checks and
plaIds; owing to the
odd assortment OF
sizes. S
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-04
SILK DRESS SKIRTS ...cS
| worth $3.50 . W.

Beautiful taffeta and rajah silk
dress skirts, mostly darker colors
in a fairly good size range. The
sale price would not cover cost of
materials
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-04

36-in fine firm woven
soft bleached muslin,
excellent for lin
gerie wear-sold be-
low cost to advertise
a famous brand of
undermuslins.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-04

SILK PETTICOATS nx
worth to $3.50 ...... sbE
Assorted colors IN tafeta and
colored satin petticoats with
accordion pleated Aounce: all
lengths and waist size; good
color range.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-04
Double Fold % in. PercaIe
sc yard

% inch percales. light, dark, and medium
grounds in stripes and small neat figures,
excellent for house dresses and children's
school dresses; all colors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-04

IS dozen art embroid-
cred pillow cases,
made of fine soft I'm
ish standard quality
of bleached tubing in
either AZ or IS inch
sizes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-04
36-in.
Bleached Muslin
6Hc Yard
Regular Csc Bleached Sheets

90 dozen bleached sheets. full size 81x9O
inches, made of standard quality sheeting,
finished soft, ready for use. Made with
firmly stitched hemned ends.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-04
9th Semi-Annual $15O,OOO Stock Dispersal

the the promising rival and all sales
Every sale bona deevery discount exactly
of the the ovnes of the prices will bring tt
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-02-22

Ma made pop make Moo Yeers
resolooshin lat Moo Yeers not to
smoak eny more segars, and yestidday
he hadent smoaked eny yet, but after
suppir he kepp wawking over to the
drawer ware he keeps his segars and
opening and shutting it agen, and at.
ter a vile ma sed, Willyum, how about
taking in the movies tonite for a
change. .s
Tawk about sumthing cheerful, sed
pop.
My goodniss, you've dun nuthing but
grumble and groutch ever sints you
left off smoaking, sed ma.
Who forced me to leeve off, sed pop.
And he went over and opened the
drawer and shut it.agen and picked up
the paper and startid to reed it.
Enything new about the war, sed
ma.
Wat do l care about the war, darn
the war, confound the war, sed pop.
o, all rite, dident start the war, did
l, sed ma.
I shoodent be serprized, sed pop.
And he kepp on reeding the paper
and ratteling it, and ma sed, Thares q
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assistant and do it my way, or quit.
I'm no greenhorn." go H.. -,
SUDDENLY Bronco Bill stopped very
still. For the girl at his side was do
ing what he had never seen another
woman do in all his life-weeping like
a child. a.
"Bill," she sobbed, Il like you, too.
Honest, do, and I'm grateful to you
for all you have done and know you
have tried your best, but society is no
place for you. You're regular man
and ought to have regular mans
job" s2 .f
Bill, instinctively,' but timidly, put
his arm around the girls shaking
shoulders. "I'm sorry | yelled at you,
girl" he said. But you kind o. hurt
my feelings. Ever since l heard you
say that about the sky and the air the
first day 1 saw you I knew that you
were the girl that could make Twin on
a ranch heaven. I'm wonderin' wheth-
er you would care to marry rough
guy like me and be rancher." Il
Really" was Margaret's way Of
consenting, "do you know I've always
, been waiting for a regular man like
you" - ... .ar
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ELDON

w. o. Dayton's family will move to
Washington next week. Mr.. Dayton
is working out of Washington on the
short line.
Miss Della Brown of Ell Paso, Tex,
is visiting at the home of her broth
err, w. T. Brown.
Doc Thompson of FlOris was in the
city on business Thursday.
Charles Qtigley of Flor1s was mar
keting in Eldon Friday.
Mrs. Holland, mother of George
Holland of Centerville, arrived hero
Wednesday evening for a visit
Gus Lind of Agency was trading
here Thursday.
William Taylor and c. w. Weber
returned Thursday evening from tho
auto show in Des Moines. -
Rev. A. w. .McBlain was in Wash
ington this week. -.
Mesdames C. G. Weber and Omer
Cresap delightfully."- entertained tho
ladies of the Fortnightly club and a
few friends Thursday evening at
valentine party. Each guest came at.
tired as valentine, making quite a
number of original costumes. Mes
DANES A. E. Albert and Chas. Shec-
fer were awarded valentines for the
best costumes.
The house was beautifully decorated
with red hearts and the pastime for
the afternoon was a guessing con.
test At 4:3O the guests were taken
to the Cresap home where the hos ;.
esses served delicious two course
luncheon. The tables were decorated
with cupids and arrows and red
hearts decorated the rooms. Tha
guests from out of town were Mrs. G,
s. Bierce of Ottumwa and Mrs. Chas.
Needham of Knoxville. s
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LITTLE ,BENNY'S NOTE BOOK =


Charley Chaplin movie billed for to.
mite, to.
Don't tawk to me about that blither.
ing fool, sed pop.
But thawt you always liked him so
mulch, sed ma.
Its free country, you can think
wat you like, sed pop.
And he kepp on reeding the paper
and not looking happy. and aftir a
vile ma sed, Do you no, Willyum,
don't think it's good thing for you to
give up smoaking altogether. l think
it's harmful after being accustomed to
it the way you were. @.N
BY Jorge, that's the only sensibil re-
mark I've herd >erround heer for days
and l bleeve thares sumthing in it,.
sed pop.
Well try one and see if it makes YOU
feel eny bettir, sed ma. And she went
and got segar and held match wife
pop lit it, and pop leened back taking
CRATE big puffs, Watts all this about a
Chaplin pickture, come on, put your
things on everybody, and lets go
Ground and give it toss. WITCH me
and ma and him did.
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Euening Story
WHEN BRONCO BILL DID SOCIETY
BY Jane Osborn.
Copyright, 1916, by the Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate

Old Peter Heppleton, the owner and
editor in chief Of the Morning Stand
ard, was in one OF his rainy-day moods.
The events Of the day only made him
moodier. In the first place, when he
arrived at noon he was greeted in his
own Office by Miss West, the society
editor, who wore troubled express
sion.
He answered her good morning with
something that sounded very much
like a bears growl. What right have
you to look grouchy?" he asked.
You're young and healthy and all you
have to do is to draw your salary. You
don't have to take any risks. You
don't have to worry, you don't have to
the govt or the rheumatism. What's
the matter now"
"Only that have to have new as
sistant." ..~. .
Another bear growl. What did you
do with the last one? Wasn't she good
enough for you? See here, young
lady. can't spend all my time getting
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almost as If under impulse to strike
her. but he halted, and his lips curled
in scorn. 49,.
, by CAD, working with Woodhouse
all the time, eh? And I thought you
a simple young woman he had trap
ped-even warned you against him
not six hours ago. What a fool I've
been!" Jane impulsively stretched
forth her arms for the mercy of a
hearing, but the man went on implac-
ably:
II said he was making fool Of you
and all the time you were making
one of me. Clever young woman. |
say, that must have been great joke
for you-making fool of the COVER
nor of Gibraltar. You make me
ashamed of myself. And my servant
'--Jaimihr here; it is left to him to
trap you while am blind. Bah!
Jaimthr, my orderly-at once!" The
Indian smiled sedately and started for
the double doors. Jane ran toward
the general with sharp cry:
"General-let me explain"
"Explain!" He laughed shortly.
What can you say? You come into
my house as a friend-you betray me
you break into my safe-with
Woodhouse, whom I'd warned you
against, directing your every move.
Clever-clever! Jaimihr, do as I tell
you. My orderly at once"
Jane threw herself between the In
dian and the doors.
70 Zone moment-before he leaves the
room let me tell you he lies. Your
Iy,A T WI
heretofore that safe!"
"A poor story the general sniff
fed. II expected better of you-after
this"
THE truth. General Crandall.
couldn't sleep. I came out here to
the balcony to try to make out If the
Saxonia was in the bay. He car )
| into the room while was behind
these curtains, locked the doors, and
| opened the SAFE"
1T won't co." the general curt in
CURLY.
ITS the truth-it's got to go!" she
cried. &-
Jaimihr, at a second nod from his
master, was approaching the double
doors Jane, leaping in front Of them
pushed the Indian back.
| General Crandall, for your owr
sake-don't let this Indian leave the
room. you may regret tall the
rest Of your life. He still has paper
Ia little paper-he took from tina
safe. I saw him stick it in his sash.
NONSENSE"
SEARCH him." The girls voice
cracked in hysteria; her face wa
dead white, with hectic burning spots
in each cheek I'm not pleading TO-
myself now-for you. Search him be
fore he leaves, this room!"
Jaimihr put strong hands on he
arms to force her away from the door
His black eyes were laughing dow
into hers.
LET me ask him question first
General Crandall-before he leave
this ROOM"
The governors face reflected me
mentary surprise at this change 20
tact. Quickly them" he gruffly cor
coded Jaimihr Khan stepped bacl
a pace, his eyes meeting the girl
ITO be continued.)
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then stand pa :k and watch me do it.
You said you wanted a man, dicn,t
YOU? Well, I'm 4 lifc-size man, amt
I?'
"Please, Mr.. Heppleton it isn't that
I don't think you car do it. 1 am not
laughing at you. I'm just laughing be-
cause / don't see why you ever left
the ranch to go into this stupid news
paper work. Why, if l ever got out in
that wonderful country with all the air
and sunshine there isn't newspaper
lob in the world that would tempt me-"
you're right there. The sunshine
and the sky are all you say they are,
but you'd get lonesome same as l diI.
You'd quit, too, If you were out there
all alone. Well, I'm going right over
| to get the clothes I need. Write it
out so the man In the store will know
what to hand me. The boss will foot
the bill, so don't get nervous about
how much it Will cost"
i It was a week later and Broncl'o
Bill was on The Job when Margaret az
rived at II eleven in the morning. In
fact, he had been there since an early
morning hour. Ranch life had acrus.
toned him to early rising, and the
late hours of the newspaper routine
had not changed his habits.
"Now, don't be offended because I've
got my stiff collar off, girl he said,
pointing to the multi-colored handker-
chief that he had loosely tied around
his collar band. "I'll keep the boiled
razor-edged one on when I'm GOVERN
things. And right here in our Office 1t
doesn't matter"
"But suppose some society woman
comes in with a dinner list or some
thing. Suppose Mrs. Vandevere-'
The telephone rang and the assistant
answered.
Eyes" he shouted. What do you
want Go on, fire ahead. I've got the
pencil handy. Say, spell the names
lady. Not so fast-1 amt a dicta
phone
Margaret snatched the receiver from
the hand of her assistant. "Oh, yes
Mrs. Vanderve," she cooed. eyes, this
is the society editor Margaret
scowled meaningly at the assistant
lover the phone and then, putting hel
hand over the mouthpiece said: 'This
lis the way you ought to answer"
eyes, Mrs. Vandevere. Your dinner
guests for tonight will be-yes, thank
you. I am sure it was very kind Of
you, Mrs. Vandevere, to let me have
the names, and please don't be cross
with the Office boy who took up the
phone. He is very green and he wa:
lust trying to help"
Call me an Office boy again,
shouted Bronco Bill, jumping to his
feet. "Say, look here, girl. like you
I'm darned fond of you and just fol
your sake got into those swallowtail:
and that burned walters outfit and
been hanging around at Irish waves
and Dutch picnics and bal masque'
every night for week, and every at
ternoon I've been watchin' a lot of pail
faced tenderfooters waltzin' around til
! was so mad wanted to shoot up thu
town. Gosh, why them fellows don
get out and work in the daytime il
more than can see. And I've just ha'
, enough of it. I've gone to the las
, barbecue. I kinder wanted to hel
. YOU out cause I thought you wer
tryin to handle a job thai was littl
too much for you but you turn roun
, and call me an Office boy and you an
. | part company. Either stay here a
the boss Of the ranch and you be tn
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WOMAN IMPROVING.

Mystic, Feb. 19.-Mrs. Mary Hopper.
who was struck by the train near the
interurban depot, is reported as i'm
proving. Her collar bone and three
ribs were broken. 1t was a very close
call for her She is receiving care
and attention at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Hoskins south Of town.
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CHAPTER XVIII.
The Trap Is Sprung.

i: Jan> Gerson, tossing on her pill
lows. heard the mellow bell Of a clock
Somewhere in the dark and silent
hours strike three. This was the fifth
time she had counted the measured
strokes Of that bell as she lay, wide
eyed. IN the guest chambers canopied
bed. An eternity had passed since
the dinner guests departure. Her
mind was racing like some engine
gone wild, and sleep was impossible.
Over and over again she had conned
the events of the evening, always to
come at the end against the impasse
sof General Crandall's blunt denial:
zs.You shan't sail in the morning" IN
her extremity she had even consid-
cred flight by stealth-the scaling of
walls perhaps, and cropping through
dark streets to the wharf, there to
snuggle herself somehow on tend
er and so gain the Saxonia. But her
precious gowns! They still reposed
I'm their bulky hampers here in Gov
eminent House; to escape and leave
them behind would be worse than
futile. The governors fiat seemed
/ absolute.
Urged by the impulse of sheer ne
cessity to be doing something-the
he'd had become rack-the girl rose,
slit "a taper, and began to dress her
self, moving noiselessly. She even
packed her travelling bag to the last
inch and locked it. Then she sat on
the edge Of the bed, hands helplessly
folded in her lap. What to do next?
I Was she any better off dressed than
sthrashing in the bed? Her yearning
called up picture of the Saxonia,
4 which must ere this be at her an
chorage, since the consul said she
was due at two. In three short hours
tenders would puff alongside; a happy
Procession Of refugees climb the
( gangway among them the Shermans