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The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-04-07
CHAPTER VII.
For the Son.

For the Son.
The message was received in ghast-
ly silence. No one spoke for a moment,
None moved. Colonel Illingworth's
face was fiery red. Bertram Meade
was whittier than any other man in the
room. He was thinking Of his father.
The girl moved first. Her father
and the young engineer were the two
most deeply touched. They were both
in agony, both in need of her. Unhesi-
tatingly she stepped to the side of the
younger. And the father saw and un-
derstood even in the midst Of his suf-
fering. She had chosen.
'We are ruined" gasped the colo
mel, tugging at his collar. "We could
stand the financial loss, but our reputa-
ton! Wen never get another con-
tract. I might as well close the works.
And it is your fathers fault. It's up to
him. The blood of those men is upon
his head. Well, sir, I'll let the whole
world know how grossly incompetent
he is, how"
"Sir," said young Meade, standing
very erect and whittier than ever, 'the
fault Is mine. made the calculations.
I checked and rechecked them. No
body could know with absolute certain
ty the ability of the lower chord mem
bers to resist compression. But what
ever the fault, it is mine. My father
had absolutely nothing to do with it.
He is"
Hes got to bear the responsibility"
cried the colonel passionately. "It has
his name"
'No, I tell you," Numbered the
younger man. For I'll proclaim my
own responsibility. The fault is all
mine and I'll publish the fact from one
end of the world to the other"
''It's load wouldn't want to have
on my conscience" said Colonel Hing
worth.
1.-THE ruin Of a great establishment
like the Martlet," added Doctor Sew
erence.
sThe dishonor to American engineer
ing" said Curtiss.
"And the awful loss of life" con-
tinued the colonel.
81 assume them ALL" protested the
young man, forcing his lips to speak,
although the cumulative burdens set
forth so clearly and so mercilessly babe
fair to crush him.
"It was only a mistake" protested
Helen nlingworth, drawing closer to
her lovers side, and with difficulty re-
sisting a temptation to clasp him in
her arms.
"a mistake" exclaimed her father
"You said yourself" urged the wom-
an, turning to the chief engineer, "that
you didn't know whether the designs
would work out, that nobody could
know, but you were convinced that
they would"
"Wait," interrupted the father.
MEADE, there is one consequence you
have got to bear that you haven't
Of"
"What do you meanT
"Do you think I'd let my daughter
marry a man who had ruined me, an
incompetent engineer by his own con-
a"
eft is just" said Meade. II have
nothing further to do here, gentlemen.
I must go to my father"
"Just or not" cried Helen Hing
worth, II can't allow you to dispose of
me in that way, father. If he is as
bIamable as he says he is, and as you
say ne Is, now is the time above all
others for the woman who loves him to
stand by him."
aMiss nlingworth, you don't know
what you are saying" said Meade,
forcing himself into cold formality
he did not feel. II am disgraced,
shamed. There is nothing in life for
me. MY chosen professionally repu-
tation-everything Ii gone"
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-04-07

How the gods eonspire to
make complete the wreekage Of
regulations and how young
Meade 10 cast into outer dark
ness 10 told In the next INSTALL
ment.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-04-07
THE FAMOUS ENGINEER LEARNS THAT HE MADE THE. BIG
MISTAKE OF HIS LIFE AND MANY LIVES MUST
PAY THE PENALTY


tonal bridge Bertam Meade ST. famous engineer
ningwoh Colonel nngworh Of
bridge completed
young questioned
laughed HIS doubts ver
suddenly colapses with heavy Of Hfe
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-04-07

eTo BE coNTINUEDl
The Press., 1917-01-04
Make Work Easier
Stafford Springs People Are Pleased to
 Learn How It Has Been Done.
 Itss rnrattn hard kn akkand tn dntias

Stafford Springs People Are Pleased to
 Learn How It Has Been Done.
 It's pretty hard to attend to duties
 With a constantly aching back;
 With annoying urinary disorders.
 Doan's Kidney Pills have made work easier.
 So thousands have gratefully testi- fed.
 They're for bad backs.
 They re for weak kidneys.
 Stafford Springs people gratefully recommend Doan's. 4
 Mrs. O. Burell, Silver St., Staf- ford Springs, says: "some time ago very severe attack of backaclle, directly over my kidneys, came on me. One morning I woke up and couldn t get out of bed, as my back was so lame and sore had to be helped up. Every move I made my back would hurt and to do any housework oaused me real agony. One box of Doan's Kidney Pills, procured at the Eaton Drug Store, gave me great rolief and I continued using them, until had taken three boxes. They entirely rid me of this trouble. y
 Price soc, at all dealers. Don't simply ask for kidney remedy-get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that Mrs. Burell had. Foster. Milburn O., Props, Buffalo, N. r.
The Press., 1917-01-04
WILLINGToN

The schools commenced Tuesday Mrs. Sleight returned on Monday eo New York.
 Mrs Brown is with her daughter, Mrs. Benton, who is among the sick ones
 There was a holiday family house party at F w. Pratt's, although several were ill, including MT. Pratt and Miss Pratt
 Still there are a great many suffer. ing with grip. Rev. MT. Parker, Mrs. Parker and little son are all better, although MT. Parker was not able to attend the New Years party, nor to be out on Sunday. There were B8 present at Bible school. There was no preaching service. The New Years party was very pleasant and successful and very we'll attended when the icy condition of the roads is considered, and that there is sickness in nearly every family. The music was enjoyed, especially the singing by Miss Doris Hall, and her re- cent informal account of her Hawaiian trip that was most interesting and the pretty Hawa ian song very sweet. The attendance from South Willington was large, but happily no mishap occur red on the icy hills. Speaking from experience it is a deprivation when one has been long in the habit to meet the townspeople on this pleasant occasion to omit it. The receipts. over $8O, were given to the pastor and his wife as an expression of good will.
The Press., 1917-01-04
The public schools will open Mon.

The public schools will open Mon. day for the mid year term.
 A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Kaba on Dec. 31.
 Kenneth Sullivan has gone to Rock vile for few days to visit relatives.
 Miss Louise B. Gerdes has resigned her position as nurse at the Johnson hospital.
 Daniel Demond of North Adams visited friends in town over New Years.
 John Yare, who has been in the Johnson hospital, went to his home Saturday.
 Miss Marjorie Morse visited her brother, Harold Crane, in Greenfield this week ...
 Miss Eliz abeth Argenta of Spring field visited her parents few days lIiis week
 Mrs. John Slianley of Brimf1eld, Mass, has been the recent guest of Mrs James Daly.
 Mrs Frederic Faulkner remembered the inmates of the town home with a New Years gift of $1 each,
 Miss Elizabeth Tobin of Holyoke visited at the home of w. E Hanley during the New Year holidays
 Officer Hayes has been notifiel by the secretary of the state that all auto mobiles must haNe their new number plates on and after Jan 10.
 An adjourned annual stockholders neetiug of the Stafford Springs agri- cultural society will be held at the Springs house on Monday, Jan. 15, at 2 p. m. ..
 The entertainment given by the F. A. A. O. H, entitled Lady Troubadours, '' proved to be a very we'll staged and entertaining perform ance. The attendance was large.
 Rev. and Mrs O. J Aldrioh and daughter spent last week in Boston and Middleboro where MT Aldrioh was pastor before he came here. While they were in Boston they heard Billy Sunday.
 { Friday evening at 7.30 the Y. P B. will hold it's meeting at the Cnn- kregational church This meeting Will be the second of the study course and will be in charge of the general secretary.
 The Current Events club will meet Monday evening with Mrs R " Smith and Miss Elinor Valentil e hostesses. The subject for the even ing will he San Francisooi history , literary colony; the Phoenix of the West and Sequoia National Park Tie committee: Ms W. H. Cooley, Miss tE B. Washburn, Miss c $. Beck witt hnd Mrs. W. McCulloch. Music will be vocal solo by Mrs Gilbert Wagner.
The Press., 1917-01-04
ELLINGTON. Crystal Lake.

John Carlson ia filling his ice house.
 Gus Grantz lost a good horse last week. Tony Remenic also lost horse about the same time.
 Miss Jennie Carlson of Hartford spent the Christmas holidays with her parents, MT. and Mrs. John Carlson.
 MT. and Mrs. Arnold. who reside on the Bowers place, have closed thoi1 house and gone to New York for the winter.
 Miss Lizzie Chapman, who spent the holiday vacation at her home in .Groton, resumed her school duties Tuesday.
 Mrs. Perlin Dimock, who has been in the Hartford hospital the past fou weeks, returned tu her home last Sat- urday much improved
 Mrs Edward Jackson and children, Marion and Thomas and Miss Annie Dorsey and Thomas Dorsey of Rock vile were guests at MT. and Mrs. A.. U. Charters Sunday.
The Press., 1917-01-04
STAFFORD SPRINGS.

MT, and Mrs. George H. Perry spent the holidays in Woopsooket, R I.
 Arthur Melbourne spent the week. end and Monday in Boston apd Med. way.
 Miss Nora Hafey of Chicopee was the guest of Miss Mae Gilligan over Sunday.
 Miss Rose McGuillan of Willimantic has been visiting at the home of ". E Hanley this week.
 Mir. and Mrs. Maurice Demond and daughter of North Winchendon. Mass. were the guests of MT and Mrs. 0. H. Moore over New Years.
 There will be a meeting of Baker chapter, Eastern Star, next Wednesday evening. There will be installation of officers at this meeting.
 Harold Butterfleld of Poughkeepsie, N. Y, accompanied by his finance, Miss Blanche Peck, visited his father, H. o. Butterfeld, few days this week.
 The annual maating of the Stafford Business Mems association will be held next Tuesday evening at 8 O clock A full attendance is desired as there will be business of importance.
 At the last meeting of the Myriad Rebekah lodge the following officers were elected: Noble Grand, Miss Minna E. Nothnick; Vice Grand, Mrs. Andrea Ward; R. secretary, Miss Hetta Ellithorpe; F. secretary, Mrs. Hattie Pomeroy; treasurer, Miss Mary Smith.
 Frederick Leavitt, age 57, died last Thursday at his home on West Main street of chronic myooarditis. He leaves one son, Robert w., of Pitts. field, Mass. MpwXSaYitt was born in Laconia, N. H N5y-hoved here to take position ass loom fixer in the Rhode Island mill The funeral services were held at St. Edward s church at 9 a. m, Saturday morning. The body was taken to Thompsonville for burial.
 The annual joint assembly of the Stafford Business Mems association and the Stafford Golf company was a successful and pleasing affair. The attendance was of about forty couple and was just large enough for the floor, and the music was good. Ice cream, cake and other refreshments were served. The ladies are to be commended upon the neat decorations which added much to the cheer of the hall and the mistletoe was hung in the usual place. The dance ended about 12 45 o'clock.
 The high school team trimmed En. field high by score of 35 to "A. The game was we'll fought and the results were doubtful until the last half when the Stafford boys had a run of shooting and the Enfield boys laid down for a while. Burke of Enfield shot eight fouls without a miss. The lineup was e.
The Press., 1917-01-04
HOME NEWS.
Local Notices.
 tMatter under this head 10 cents a line.)

(AIatter under this head 10 cents line.l
 Everything going at reduced prices this week at Wasserman's.
 A great opportunity is offered to you by us. All of our Suits and Oyercoats are now being sold for 75 per cent. off on the dollar, a saving you cannot afford to Over- look, especially now days. Come in and look them over. These are real bargains. At $. Katzowitz & C.'-.
 Gold Seal Elastic Rubbers are the best. therefore the cheapest. Modern Clothing Co.
 At regular communicat 'on of To ic Loige. No. no F. tS 4 NJ it was order ed that the following be entered upon the records of the lodge a copy be published in The Press, and also forwarded to the relatives of our deceased brother Adelbert Needham
 The shadows of aflIction are over our lodge, a vacant chair, a broken circl,', 2 sad message reminds us that Ionic Lodge has lost worthy member, and the C. eat Master of all claims one who was 8 loyal, true and faithful brother.
 Adelbert Needham, the mortal man. is no more, but the fraternal spirit ths strong character, the diligent life, the generous heart, the loyal bro'her, the worthy citizen, influences pow erful and enduring abide with Us, and will ever brighten and strengthen our memory of one who came into our lodge in the years and strength of young manhood
 Time will demonstrate the loss of this life to our lodge, to our commu fly and the world.
 We knew his zeal, his devotion, Lis ever generous response to every interest of our lodge.
 We mourn the loss of 8 worthy Mason, a valuable citizen, a noble brother.
 R. Nj. FISK,
 ANDES JAG BsEN, Committee.
 JOHN M LEACH,
The Press., 1917-01-04

We will give you some REAL informa- ton on the cost of the installation of GO trlelty in your home if you Will but ask us for an ESTIMATE. You can depend on our estimate as being the lowest of which you can obtain a thoroughly hrs' -elass piece of work and the right materials and fixtures. Prompt work and no ''skimp- ing" when the work Is done by
 J. ID. STEPHENS, SON 4 co.
The Press., 1917-01-04

ENGRAVED CARDS furnished at The
 NIPress oface-6o cards and script plate s6 ssntu 60 cards and old English plate from sl.2e
The Press., 1917-01-04
Enfield,

The score was as follows: Bask cts from floor, Tonon 4, Kuslansky 8. Murray 5, Grifiths ?, Ponohot 5, Griffin B.; baskets on fouls, Tonon 5, Burke &; referee, Buckley; timer, Letturey; time, 2O-minute halves.
 The high school basketball team just sort of walked over the alumni team Monday night when they de. feated them by 8 score of AS to 16. Eaton was the only member of the alumni team that seemed to be able to find the basket. The alumni hopes for better results next year ss they say this years team is going to resign in favor of the younger generation. The
The Press., 1917-01-04
Rock Meadow.

Miss Carrig began her school Tues day,
 Everett Mathews sold his farm last week to Raymond Towne of Stafford Springs
 Mrs Abiel Towne and her daugh- ter, Anna Towne, are housed in with the grip.
 Mrs. David Gaudette entertained last Sunday Gordon Royce and Edwin Cook of Wales and Misses Rose and Bessie Gillingham of Stafford.
 The Helpful Circle had Christmas exercises and tree laden with presents for the children at the home of MT. and Mrs. Fred Bowden Saturday even. ing, Dec. 23. There was a goodly number present to enjoy the exercises by the children.
The Press., 1917-01-04

A household remedy in America for 25 years-Dr. Thomas Eclectic Oil. For cuts, sprains, burns, scalds, bruises 25c and 50c. At all drug stores.
 There is no genius in life Nike the genius of energy and industry.-Mitch ell,
The Press., 1917-01-04
ASHFORD
 Warrenville.

Miss Vera L. Dollman, formerly teacher here, is visiting Mrs. B L.. James.
 Miss Florence B. Maddox has been with her parents ih Kennebunk. Me. :. over Christmas.
 Miss Bertha M Bassett, who has been working in Mansfield, has been home for the past week.
 There was a meeting nf the grange on Saturday evening. Arrangements are being made for the annual in- stallation of officers.
The Press., 1917-01-04
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

M ID. OCONNELT.. Attorney at INAs Law. Browns Block, East-MaIn st.
The Press., 1917-01-04

AFICHAEL ROREIsT-, Auction MI eer. At your service Residence. West stafford. iseptiy
The Press., 1917-01-04

The score: Baskets from the floor, Ionon ?, Kuslansky 4, Murray 8, Grifiths 3, Bernardo 5, Patten, Eaton 4, L tturey 9; baskets on free tries, Tonon 4, Patten, Letturey; referee. Ruckleyi time, 2O-minEte halves.
The Press., 1917-01-04
UNION.

Miss Evangeline Lawson returned to Bates college this week after spend ing the holidays at her home here.
 Last Sunday morning was the cold est of the season thus far; 70 degrees above 0 on the hills, lower in the valleys.
 Mrs. T. Olin Newell returned to her home last week after spending a few weeks with her parents in Mon- son. She left her father gaining from his recent illness.
 John E. Clifford, the agent for Holland County Farm Bureau, was in town last week to meet the director and committee for Union. MT. Clifford
 is an enthusiastic worker aud has many plans for the betterment of farm conditions in Holland county,
 In Miss Amidon's g school the follow. ing pupils We're not absent during the first twelve weeks of the school year: Mary Scranton, Eunioe Scranton, Walter Scranton, Annie Sedlack, John Sedlack, Stephen Veigaska and Helen Veigaska. The following pupils were not absent during the month of Decem- ber: Linnie Horsman, Annie Sedlack, Michael Sedlaok, John Sedlaok and Stephen Veigaska.
 The Mashapaug school held it's Christmas tree and entertainment on Friday, Dec. 22, at ?. 45 p. m. Ow- ing to the indictment weather there were not many of the parents present. The children and visitors each re- ceived present and 8 stocking filled with popcorn, candy and animal crackers. The following program was carried out: Song, Jingle Bells, entire class; recitation, Christmas Acrostic, Frank Kaleta, Anna Kaleta, Charles Thompson, Felix bio, AlbertDio, Ernest Dalton, Lucia Young, William bio, Thomas Thompson; recitation, Christ mas Time, Charles Thompson; reci- tation, A Visit from St. Nicholas, Thomas Thompson; recitation, Christ. mas Light, Florence Young; recitation, Kriss Kringle, Anna Kaleta; reoi- tation, To Santa Klaus, Frank Kaleta recitation, Quest of the Magi, Fairman Howard; recitation. The Christmas Ship, Felix bio. Albert bio; reci- tation, Hilda's Christmas, Lucia Young, William Dlo, Emily bio, John Thompson; recitation, Day of Days, George Rizner. The Christmas exercises of Rock Meadow school, Miss Mary E. Carrig teacher, were held Thursday evening, Dec. 21. Those present, included the children s parents and friends. The following program was carried out: Recitation, A Dream, Edwin Heck recitation, A Christmas Greeting, Hazel Booth; recitation, Christmas Bells, Elmer Booth; reci. tation, Kris Kringle, Glare Gaudette; ; recitation, Christmas Carol, Mary Agarl; recitation, My Christmas Brother. Inez Booth; recitation, Christmas Bells, Winifred Newell; recitation, The Christmas Tree, Julia Heck; recitation. The Mischievous Stocki ing, Lydia Castlos; recitation, The Night Before Christmas, Claude Booth; reading, A Christmas Song, Loomis Agard; recitation, Santa Claus Speech, Wayland Heck; Mrs. Moreland's Christmas, dialogue, Mabel Heck, Lydia Oastlos. Wihifred Newell, Mary Agard, Julia Heck, Inez Booth, Hazel Booth Wov1uu,1 PoOkb Edu;u Heck. Harold Booth, Elmer Boots, Claude Booth, Glare Gaudette, Loomis Agard
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-17
J. E. Harold Terry and Lechmere WOrrall

took me down to see that camp you
prufuitrdl"
Right. OH" replied Mr.. Penriea.k
I'm tones ot undiHguised relief I'VE
can just DO u ~ we hurry Good hy
Mrs leo. soc you later Brent" and
hc took himself away with Molly.
AN the same. Miraim." said he
clliptcnlly '1t is hard, 1t is damned
hard"
Down In town. Percy and Molly
mudc inquiries az 20 territoIal
camp which was situated a mile or
two ont Of II on the further side
With the peculiar apathy OF the
denizens Of seaside places. no one
seemed 10 know much about it or 10
take any Interest IN H. But Penui-
cuik assured Molly that if she We're
allowed to see at least part Of il she
would find IL most interesting. and
accordingly they set off along the
white country road which curved
gently up 10 the dOwnland where the
camp lay
Molly felt her spirits reviving In the
bright. soft air with the faint but ex-
hlnrating tang Of autumn in II. That
strained little scene on the lawn fell
toward II back place In her mind
which by hhblt llNed IN the present
moment Nevertheless. the feeling of
unrest aud the rackug doubt which
had begun to beset her refused to be-
quite stlled. She glanced up al
Percy. as they walked along at his
sun burned, open countenance with
its rather obvious comeliness. and
conscious Of her gaze he looked down
at her His eyes were his best fea-
ture very blue and clear. and Molly
could not help noticing how fresh and
revealing the expression Of them was
eyes told that up till now
he had nothing in his life TO conceal
Molly suddenly realized that she was
always aware Of secrets behind
Brents look. OF things which he did
not choose she should know. Already
a little sore at the attention he paid
Mrs Lee, more puzzled than she
would own at his refusal to "dO any
thing" for his country, she now felt
sudden revulsion against all ways that
were not simple and straight and
plain. Her heart warmed TO Percy
with a sudden feeling that restfulness
and strength We're to be found IN
simple, unintellectual honesty such as
his. (To be cOntinued.)
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-17
The White Feather j. Harold Terry m; ;

round the little group to meet Onli
! unsymphthotlc glnncce for. aH has beer
! said. the whole of Wave crest wpul'
| band together against nn Intruder
she flung or down the drive, hnHhcI
on arm As In the WttiuE room, the
SOFT white feathers floutcd out behind
her. ana marked hor way she WA
gone. bat she had lett a more definite
mark than those littlo white symbols
behind her. mari, less cnfilJ
brushed aside
Nobody quite likcd to look ut each
other for II moment after her dopaI-
ture.
Brent was the first to speak ns hc
tossed the solled feather curclcssly
aside and began to fill his pipe
"Jolly time the fellows ON the
beach are going 10 have he re-
marked.
"IIorrid little pig" said Molly
Jolly bad form" added Mr.. PEN
nlculk uneaslly.
"All the same" was Mr.. Pollock =
contribution, some Of her feathers
may be deserved tho she goes the
wrong way to work"
quite So" agreed Miss Myrtle.
Mr.. Prent, painful as II has been to
me to witness your ordeal. hope that
the significance of II viii make you
think" Rather wisely cvadinE a re
ply. she departed toward the sitting
room, trying TO WELD her needle as
she went, tho her fingers trcmblcd
slightly with her own tcmerity.
Upon my soul" exploded Mr.
Pollock. II don't often agree with
that cat of an old maid but must
gay ! think she is right this time"
He. too, turned and went tho I'm the
opposite direction to that taken by
Miss Myrtle
That was nasty one" murmured
Brent placidly as he lit his pipe.
60 Chris" said Molly, "how can
you take II lying down? Why don't
you tell them that you are going to do
you must"
why Miss Pollock" suggested
Mrs. Lee, who had been a silent spec
tator of the whole little scene. surely
i'll breeding like that is beneath con-
tempt. one does not have to answer
it,"
20. | know" said Molly, struggling
to keep back tears of modification,
-but-Percy," turning swiftly to
young Pennicuik. isn't it time you