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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-02

For on mat day OF mastering my zen was the
talest. the most supple the most handsome OF
the young men.
But the evil spirits dog our footsteps my
father, even as the shadow OF a man ever pur-
sues him Already T'Lana, my son had looked
with eyes Of love upon one OF the maidens OF
our kraal Already / had overheard my wives
talking Of the affair: and they said that bis
desire was folly. since one Of the lndunas.
man named Matiko. had fixed his mind upon
the girl. Though he getting old. he was
rich and about 10 offer many cattle 10 the
maiden's father.
Though T'Lana was now a man, | spoke to
him about maiden, telling him to cast his
eyes elsewhere. since she was not for him. He
answered me holly that there were none TO
compare with her and that ne would go 10 her
father before Matiko had time The BLOOD or
youth is hot and foolish.
''T'Lana was too late When he reached the
hut he met Matiko coming out The lnduna
had already bought the girl for his wife. That
day nv son was as a man bitten by a snake.
He said many things which I hoped would not
come TO the ears Of Matiko, for the Induna was
man who remembered long. whose hate was
TO be feared whose influence with TChaka
was yet great.
After a while my sons passion passed. dy
ing in a sullen despair. even a blazing fire
sinks 10 glowing embers. l said no more 10
him, and when year had gone hoped that he
had overcome his folly. Old Matiko himself
made no sign after he had taken the girl TO his
TLana's desire had been but passing mood.
AT the end of the year knew that my read
ing of my sons silence had been wrong.
'Matiko. perhaps because enviOus ones had
spoken slightingly OF him to the Great King,
decided TO yet further get into TChaka's favor.
He heard of maiden Of surprising beauty at
one OF the outlying kraals TO the south, and so
dwelt upon the repute of the girls loveliness
that T'Chaka was infamed with the desire for
possession. The girl called Naumi, and
the chief her father. had vowed that her mar
riage price should be great
Now whether some of the envious ones put
this into the kings head know not for certain,
though l have reason for thinking also for
thinking that these men we're friends OF my
son. but when T'Chaka had made up his mind
he sent for MatikO and in the hearing or sew
eral OF his Indunas spoke TO him thus
"'It is we'll, Matiko, to bring such news to
me: well to be so keen in my service; but bet
your service end in talking-which is easy
Say on, Great One, answered Matiko
quickly. Say what / must do, and it shall
surely be done
81 am minded TO test your faith, Matiko
said T'Chaka. with a smile. IF you Withstand
the test you shall yet have long years of my
favor. If you fail me, you shall also have your
reward Go, take ten men. and say TO the
father ef the girl Naumi that If she be not
given up to you T'Chaka shall stamp him fat
as the earth. Bring her here TO my kraal, and
more riches and honor shall be yours
" 1t shall be as you wish, Great One,' an
swered the Induna.
land mark this we'll, Matiko. went on the
king If you bring not back the girl Naumi. or
If any evil happen to her, your punishment
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-02

WYE nad outspanned for the night, the
w boys had @a'ersd the cattle and lit
w the fires. and while Ferguson and
Custer were getting supper ready. went for
a solitary stroll.
II was one OF those glorious nights such
as you get only in South Africa. and there
only on the high veldt The breeze was soOth-
ing after the trying heat Of the day; the bril-
liant stars gittered in a velvet-black sky. Save
for the crackle OF our fire and the murmur OF
the camp voices behind me- silence broOded
over the sea OF grass that rolled seemingly
unbroken TO the far horizon.
/ walked on and on. had no rife. for there
were neither game nor beasts OF prey within
miles Of US our chief tracSer. MCbela. had
assured With the headman Of the kraal
in front we were on friendly terms. We we're
on the side OF a deep river-or what would be
a river in the rainy season; Il was dry.
merely a great cash In the green smoothness
OF the plain I had seen IL in food once and
Il had been a torment no living thing could
cross and yet live. Fed from the kopjes to
the right of me 1t could fill in an hour and as
suddenly run dry
Out OF sight OF the camp l came TO the
crambling edge OF the krantz. and TO my
establishment nearly fell into the arms OF
MChela The old tracker-old, but wonder
fully clear-headed and supple for his years
was standing like a man In a dream. gazing
the river bed. did not even know that
he had left the camp.
He turned at the sound OF a pebble rolling
from my foot His arms had been out
stretched as though he were invoking a spirit
from the gulf
I'm sorry il I interrupted you, M'Chela,"
said l. | believe in respecting the superstitions
OF all natives: also the old Kaffir was a ringed
man. a naturally dignifed sort. and a guide
without an equal l had made him firm
friend by treating him as one, added to fire.
quent offerings OF snuff / now held out the
box again.
Thanks InkoOs." he said. grsvely taking
the horn spoon from the lobe of his and
helping himself The heart OF M'Chela warns
TO you"
Then, having "snufed" with due solemnity.
he said pointing 10 the river course:
You marvel at my presence here. thinking
I was calling upon a spirit? It was not so, my
father was but stirring the dry bones OF
bitter memory. Only twice since have visited
this place. But would you hear the story,
Inkoos? / have told II not to any yet"
nodded trying not TO appear too eager.
Supper could wait, reflected, IL M'Chela were
minded to tell me something of his past.
1T is many years ago. my father" the old
KaGir began. since the Great Great One,
T'Chaka the Elephant, ruled over the land the
white call the Zulu country. l was in his
service then, young and strong. yet not so
young that had not married. had two wives
and one son who had himself gained the age
when he could enter of the fighting impis.
IL a great day for me when he was given
his spear and marched past the king whilst
stood amongst the throng. Music in my ears,
then, was the tramp of the bare feet. the chant
of the warsong the rolling salute that went up
to T'Chaka every man uttered the greeting
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-02
By George c.. Wallis

slain would be or no AVIAN. Tor MatiKo wouIu
not believe II. nor would TChaka. They would
imagine the girl had been hidden away.
SO II was with much wonder that / heard
the IndUna state his errand arrogantly and the
chief reply. with b"mbe mien, that the wish
or the Great One law n him and the
maiden should be brought at once. 80 that we
could start on our return journey without de
lay Had T'Lana slain another by mistake, or
had he failed in his assegai stroke?
The maiden was brought in. and then saw
the light
This said the old chief proudly, IS Naumi,
my daughter of whose beauty the repute has
travelled to the ends OF the earth. She shall
go with you to be the wife OF the Elephant.
"The maiden fair indeed but in no
wondrous fashion. anil looking on the girl
saw that size was not so lovely as many Of
those salready in the royal kraal Since the
girl Naumi was dead. the chief and the people
were sending this girl in her place.
"MatikO looked at the victim in silence.
Clearly he puzzled. but having no suspi-
cion OF the truth, he could only think that the
beauty OF the girl had been Overpraised
How shall I know chief he said. that
this is the maiden OF whom I have heard
All my people will swear it. having known
her from youth, replied the chief. And more.
Lest you doubt me or your word be doubted.
her mother shall go back with you TO answer
for Naumi
with that Matiko had TO be content for the
whole kraal vowed that the girl was Naumi,
and made lamentation for the loss of her. And
doubtless Matiko thought that IL Naumi were
not so lovely as report had said, yet he would
save himself from the ants by having carried
out his orders.
ct was whilst we were on the way back that
T'Lana took me aside and told me one more
detail OF the plsn-for he had forgotten
little thing that might damage his enemy. He
had told his friends who had spoken OF the
maiden TO describe her to the king. though not
to Matiko, and they had told T'Chaks how
charming was the rich darkness of Naumis
skin the velvet blackness of her eyes. Now
the girl we were guarding carefully OF
lighter cast than our people usually are, her
eyes were pale And when TLana told me
that. knew that we taking Matiko back
to death.
We'll. Inkoos, we came here. 10 cross the
river and make camp on the northern side.
There was water in the bed Of the stream, and
storm was raging amongst the kopjes yOpder.
but we thought there would be time TO cross
safely before the river became a torrent
Then CHANGED to note how rapidly the level
was rising, and with other Of the men coun-
earnest To him nothing mattered now but
that Matiko and his charge should reach the
royal kraal safely. Until then, MatikO's life
was as dear to him as his own
"Matiko. however, turned upon us with
scorn.
Take care of yourselves. you, TLana, and
you, his father he said spitefully You would
hold me back if you could, thinking that some
evil may happen TO the girl and doom TO me.
We shall ford the river now before the food
comes Let us go forward
so we went down 10 the water. Matiko
leading the girl and T'Lana close behind them.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-02

AS . have said the Induna's life was dear %
my son For myself I hung back for already
7 heard a new note IN the rushing % the river
a deeper grOwl in the sound % the thunder
amongst the hills.
What feared came about The river rose
so rapidly that those IN the middle % the
stream were swept OF their feet By the fierce
food and were battling for their lives before
! had quite dragged myself back 20 the safety
OF the bank. I the only one who thus
escaped. who saw the drama played 20 its end
In the twilight
'lnkoOs. ] can see Il before me now az plainly
though the years had not passed There
a little lower than you are now bookings a
great stone In the middle Of the river bed
Against this MRtiko and the girl were swung
by the rush Of the swirling waters. They
would have been bruised and have missed
gaining the top but for the aid OF T~Laua He
swan strongly, helping 10 support the girl
and IL was he who helped them 20 scramble
on the top OF the great stone the water follow
ing them, foaming darby around them. u
was T'Laua's arm that pushed the girl bach
when she would otherwise have slipped down
into the water again out OF the Induna'r Erasp
81 saw the three OF them al last upon the
rounded stone. with scarcely standing room
the water swiriing about their feet I saw
the water rise still higher. until II reached
their knees. and then I saw that the force or
II would be likely 10 sweep them from their
shaky foOthold
There one point OF the stone higher
than the rest and upOr this pushing nv son
aside Matiko placed himself and lest the girl
should be pulled under the food he raised her
IN his long. lean arms and held her above
the surface. He was tall man. and though
growing old OF wonderful strength II was
his thought that perched thus on the highest
point OF the stone he would De able 70 endure
whilst the brief rush of the water abated The
love OF life and the fire Of ambition lent
ughtness TO his muscles.
When ! saw that my heart burned 70
Mstiko with deadly hatred. and the assegai
carried grew hot In my hand. II Matiko lived
II would be at the cost OF my sons life for
T'Lana was now in the water up 20 the middle
and sway1ng 20 and fro in his efforts 10 keep
footing There was room for one only on the
topmost point OF that great boulder and why
should MRtiko and the girl be there and not
my son?
Il poised the assegai IN nv hand and shouted
10 T'Lana 20 hurl the Induna from his place
| believe that my son, in the unthinking fear
OF the moment. had already laid hold upon
Matikos kaross, but at the sound OF my voice
he unlOosed his grasp.
I will consider myself. my fstheri' he cried
across the foanling waters. Matiko shall take
vowed. He shall receive his reward-if his
strength endures Put down the spear-and
So my father. FAREWELL
And there before my eyes. he threw up his
arms and sank to HIS death in the roaring
torrent leaving Matiko still holding the girl
above the water threw down the assent
even as my son wished. for I understood his
desire. He had given bis life for his enemy
because the thought that Matiko would be
given to the ants sweeter TO him than
the love OF life
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-02

'eanut Butter Pounds for ..................2 Csc
Cream Cheese ... 27c Brick Cheese 23c
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-02

chorus girls beauties in Chicago
more than a year ago. After he had
spent $4,000 following her paths,
he secured a position in Texas. But
he learned the girl was playing here
and left Texas for Broadway. Funds
gave out and although the girl was
living in an expensive hotel Kent
was penniless.
Judge Herman placed Kent on
probation and advised him to spend
his spare. time at the I. NJ. G. A.
instead of the Century theater stage
door.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-02
ELK HERD NEAR DENVER
Hot Springs Keep Snow Melted and
Provide Green Grass.

DENVER, Col, March "A herd
OF 40 elk has been discovered rang
ing within FIVE miles of Steamboat
Springs. colo. the nearest elk have
come 20 the town in years. The hot
springs. five miles from town, cover
a considerable area. ard the steam
which arises from them keeps the
snow OF the ground for a wide
radius. The grass remains green the
year round. and the elk. driven in
this year by the great snowstorms.
have ventured in TO feed on il.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-02

NEW YORK-The action OF the
war department in directing Asa
Bird Gardiner. former district at
torney of New York county. and
prominent member of many pa
trotic societies.to return the medal
awarded him for meritorious con-
duct during the civil war has
aroused CouSidera BILE comment here.
Gardiner. who is retired Hedteu-
ant-colouel OF the United States
army. was asvarded the honor medal
10y congress 45 years ago.
The action OF the war department
was based on report of board Of
army officers who examined the
records OF all persons on the
medal OF honor roll IL found that
Col Gardiner was the only officer
now on the lists OF the regular es-
adjustment not entitled 90 retain
his medal Col Gardiner has ex-
pressed great Indignation and will
night 20 retain the medal and the
hOnOrs II carries with il.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-02
YOUTH SPENDS $4,000
FOLLOWING CHORUS GIRL
Court Places Him on Probation and
Tells Him 20 Stay Away
From Theater.
International News Service;

International News Service:
NEW YORK. March Follow
ing the twinkling toes of a chorus
girl all over the country cost Rich
ard p. Kent, 20 years old. 10000
and his integrity, according TO testi-
mOny offered in court when the
youth was arraigned for larceny of
a hangbag. He pleaded that he
stole TO get funds for food.
Kent, who is the son of r p.
Kent, secretary and treasurer of the
North American Life Insurance Co.
of Chicago, was struck with the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-02
SELLS COAL AT COST
Farmer Gives Wood To- Those Too
Poor TO Buy.

MACON. Ca. March Ed Riley
a farmer living at the edge
Macon. has "A mine on his land from
which he sells coal at cost 10 the
needy. and II they haven't the
none 10 pay ne gives them wood
free in the cold weather.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-02
Piles Cured in 6 to IL Days.

HlleS Oufeu In b 10 IL DAYS.
Druggists refund money if PAZO
OINTMENT fails to cure Itching
Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles
First application gives relief. soc.
Adv
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-04
SOCIETY T

Il. Brough rendered his automobile to the ladies from Pine Bluff for tha;r ride to Camp Pike and return.
 The Pine Fluff district was warmly commended tt the meeting for havino shown the greatest increase in number of new clubs and membership.
 The Pine Bluff delegation was conn posed of the following ladies:
 Pine Bluff district Federation of Women's clubs-Mrs. Jack Bernhardt. Pine Bluff, president; Mrs. M. B. Tue, ker, of Tucker, treasurer: Mrs. Gar land Street, of Lake Village, record ing secretary, and Mrs. T. J. Collier. Ill.,, of Pine Bluff, corresponding sec. retary.
 Pine Bluff Federated clubs-Mrs. A. W. Troupe, whose name was mentioned in connection with the presidency to be elected at the Fort Smith meeting; Mrs. R. B. Rice, Mrs. w. J. Miller, Mrs. John A. Mcleod, Mrs. J. W. Scales, Mrs. E. A. Peck Mrs. W. D. Jones, Mrs. T. Y. Murphy, Mrs. B. E. Morris, Mrs. E. Ross, Mrs. Mary Lindsay, Mrs. E. B. Bloom, Mrs. M. E. Bloom, Mrs. Sam Taylor, Mrs. T. J. Collier, I1I., Mrs. Drew White, Mrs. J. B. McDaniel, Mrs. Howell Westbrook, Miss Eleanor Nunn, Mrs. c. H. Harring. Mrs. w. M. Toney, Mrs. s: M. Ellis, Mrs. Clem Farrar, Mrs. F. c. Cross, Mrs. Lucy B. Critz, Miss Julia Houston.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-04
FOREIGN
 TRADE IN SEPTEMBER

Washington, Nov. 3.-The bureau of commerce has issued the following statement regarding the American foreign trade for September:
 American exports in September totaled $456, POI ,567, according to a statement issued today by the bureau of foreign and domestic commerce, of the department of commerce. This is . decrease of approximately $34;000,- 900 compared with August, but gain of $sO,00O, ,000 as compared with July. For7the' nine months ended with Sep tember sthe total exports were $4,607,- 817,l7S; . gain of $657 ,000, ,000 over the similar period in 1916.
 Imports in September also fell of, , the total being $236. 6.196, ,898, as com pared with $270,509,379 in August. The total imports for the nine months ended with, September were $2,282,- 794,50S, gain of $450 ,000,0 ,0O0 over the corresponding nine months in 1916. !. s-.e "'The imports of gold in September totaled $4,171 ,535; the exports $31,- 332 ,396. For the nine months with September the imports of gold were 052a,Ss2,442 and the exports $S4s,- 68,514. / "Imports of silver in September are announced as $5,796,32O and thezex- ports as $l0,465,079. For the nine
 months period, silver to the amount of $33 3,O50 ,102 was imported, while the fexports totaled $62,23S. .662." ~.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-04
A. 0. U. W. Organize WOmen,S Club Here.

A very important movement, which has been quietly going on in the fra. 'ternal circles of the A. o. U. w. reached Pine Bluff this week, when state officers of this order visited the city end organized a Women's club from the members of the local cir cle. This club is unit of the state association, which will meet twice a year in the new A. O. U. w. building in Little Rock.
 The plan of the Woman's club was ably presented in an address by Mrs. John R. Frazer, state organizer, at the meeting held in Fraternity hall The basic idea is to be evolution and development in those activities which vitalize daily life for women. Every interest-domestic, charitable, liter ary, musical, athletic and esthetic- will be provided for, so that talents of varied kind may have the. best op- portunities for development. Progress mental, moral and physical-and pleasure, such as dancing and vocal music are the attractions offered by this association. .'.
 A good attendance and much real scuCAuSAdom 6ACCtCO tuC VA6duAA0Ic. Addresses were made by. A. B. Smith, John R. Frazer and other gentlemen of the A. O. U. w. Officers were elected as follows. Mrs. John Oar oux, president; Mrs. o. G. Poss, vice president; Mrs. o. G. Keeler, secre- tary: Mrs. Dolph Lioelty, treasurer; Mrs. A. F. Wilcox, press correspond ent; Mrs. D. l.. Doty, assistant press correspondent; Mrs. R. c. Thompson, captain of the drill team and super visor of music.
 Dancing and refreshments were en. joyed after the business session.
 The next meeting of the club will be held in Fraternity hall, Novem. ber z, at 2:30 p. m.
 The charter list is open for fur ther membership and all women mem bers of the A. o. U. W. in good stand , ing are eligible. ... Plans for vocal Quartette, drill team and mixed chorus are entert' ed, and those interested in these di' versions are expectei to volunteer, and not wait to be drafted into ser , vice.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-04
delegates Return from A F w. C, Meeting.

AF. w. C. Meeting.
 Ali the local delegates to the Ark ahsas Federation of Women's clubs sttendinp the meeting which was held iast week in Fort Smith, have return ed It was distinguished delegation and they put Pine Bluff in most con- spicuous place on the map of Ark snsas. for the Federation is composed of the most brilliant women in the sfate. As has been announced on numerous occasions, and published in ail the newspapers, the Arkansas Fed eration of Women's clubs had pro- cratn for it's state meeting which would reflect credit upon any or qanizations, for every number during the five days of the meeting were on subjects which improved the stand ard of living in all circles and re- founded to the greatest advantage for tke people of all classes. If it were in the power of this organization every child would be endowed with all that is necessary to insure successful and happy life and every young man and young woman would receive an edu- cation that would fit them for the highest stations in the land, so that all would enjoy peace, happiness, and contentment.
 \ A Pine Bluf member, Mrs. A. w. Troupe, was elected first vice presi. dent by exclamation, which came as tribute of love and admiration and bestowed upon one deserving of the highest honor. Mrs. Troupe had been mentioned for the presidency, but she declined to consider the office, declar- | ing in a sweet charming manner, peculiarly her own, that she desir- fed more experience in the work. When the election of officers was held, Mrs: Jack Bernhardt of Pine Bluff, presi- dent of the Pine Bluff district, was custodian of the ballot box and Mrs. W. D. Jones of Pine Bluff was the Mark Hanna" of the meeting.
 All the delegates to the state meet ling were most royalty entertained, and the Pine Bluff delegation was singled out for particular honors. which were appreciated to the utmost by every member. One of the most Interesting events of the week was tAe luncheon given in honor of the Educational section, of which Mrs Bernhardt of this city is chairman. Covers were laid for 57. Among the guests was Mrs. Honore Wilcey of New York. associate editor of the Wornan's Home Journal.
 There were several events in which the Pine Bluff delegation were es- peeially honored, among them being the prominence given them in the ap-
 ppointment of committee to pre-
 ent the handsome silk American flag Eiyen by the A. F. w. c. to the sol- Hers of Arkansas at Camp Pike.
 lines. Troupe, Bernhardt, Street and Critz. The presentation was made
 esterday and the flag was accepted
 n behalf of the Arkansas boys by
 aajor General Sturigs, who was
 trongly affected by the devotion
 hown by the women. Governor Chas.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-04
WORK ON SALINE BRIDGE.

A carload of tools for constructing the steel bridge over Saline river at Pool arrived Tuesday, and Judge Gal loway with crew of helpers unload ed the car and placed the tools ready for the construction gang, which is supposed to be on the job within the next few days.
 It is hoped to get the work suffici- ently advanced before the high waters