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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-11
THE DAILY
SHORT STORY
Love of the Sea.
BY IzoLA FORESTER.
Copyright, 1917, by the Mcclure
Newspaper SyndicataO

Newspaper Syndicate.)
WHEN the captain met with his
w accident and they bore him up
to the little red cottage on the
main street along the bluff, Ben ad.
yised strongly against admitting any
feminine influence into the quiet domi.
cile.
you and me, cap'n, has lived on and
OFF here for years between cruises, and
we amt never felt the need of women
folks. can nurse you up fine as any.
thing, same as l did when you was
slip of lad shipping with me on the
Lucy Lee"
But there happened to be city doc.
tor up at the summer hotel who asked
no permission, but wired TO Providence
for "a trained nurse. Capt. Morris
would be laid up for some time, he said,
and he needed the best Of attention In
fact, he was in luck to have escaped
the hospital and an operation after get.
ting his ship rammed by sound
steamer. Her bow had stove in the
whole side of the lumber boat, making
her way slowly down from Maine. 1t
had happened about 2 "a M, with Ben
on watch and the captain asleep. Part
of Benis deep contrition lay in the tact
that half. a foot more and the captain
would have been crushed to death
when the big boat jammed in the ribs
of the Roger b. Dixon.
Ben went down to the harbor to
meet the Providence boat with a surIy
countenance and heavy heart. But
the doctor was there also and Ben
stood to one side watching him greet
tall young woman in gray.
This is Miss Vail, Ben he said.
You take her right on up to the cap
tain's cottage and III be along soon.
How Is he this morning? Resting
easy?"
Easy as tommycod out Of water"
growled Ben. But misdoubt as he'll!
find any rest now"
The doctors eyes twinlIled as he left
them. Ben was quite as much of pa
tient In his way as the captain, but
he felt that katherine Vail could man
age them both. Her optimism would
override Ben's most coustic remarks,
and her presence was just what Walt
Morris needed to give him new in
terest in life, The doctor had liked
he young captain during their friend
ship Of two seasons ut the island.
Morris owned four lumber boats and
could well afford to keep out of the
, business himself excepting on shore,
but the sea was in his system and in
the spring. when the lumber trade
opened up, he liked to sail the Dixon
himself.
Often the doctor had taken the trip
with him up the New England coast
to the big Maine ports. and had grown
to understand the fine, wide.horizoned
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:: CONFESSIONS OF A WIFE. ::

The men must have dawdled, little
book, for all was the first out of the
bath house. There was only one life
saver on duty as it was late in the
afternoon and there were very few
bathers
sat down on the sand and for mo.
ment my mind went blank. 1t SEEM
ed so strange that this should come TO
me. Suddenly l remembered what a
newspaper writer had told me once of
man who was stricken with tuber-
culosis, man who presumably had
splendid health and much wealth. "He
seemed so surprised that this should
come to him, remarked this newspaper
man. II cannot understand why of
all men he should be stricken with this
terrible scourge."
This little conversation, long ago
forgotten, came to me as l thought,
why should l be singled out to play
part in a domestic tragedy? Is this
the kind of thing that came to Eleanor
Fairlow and to Alice and the others?
Am /, Margie Waverly, who has al
ways been so arrogantly virtuous, Just
like the others? Did they give en-.
couragement unconsciously as | have
done? Was it wrong for me, married
to Dick, to accept the comfort and con.
tent that the letters and companion.
ship of another man gave me?
Was | weaker than other women?
We're there other women in the
world so fine and strong who, when
neglected by their husbands and con-
fronted with the knowledge that 9TH
er women were enjoying the careSses
and love that should be theirs, would
still have the firmness of character to
repulse what seemed to them a per-
fectly sincere proffer of friendship
fro manother man {?
"Are you going to be like daughter
and not go near the water, Margie,"
asked Malcolm as he stood beside
me.
Truly he was good to look at as he
stood there, his swimming suit reveal
ing his legs and arms tanned the col.
or Of bronze.
II am waiting for Dick" said.
That's 1t, Margie, you have all
your married life Just been waiting
for Dick. Why wait for him now?
Look out there-the cool water beck
ons, come! I'll take you way out there
beyond the breakers where It Is calm
and cool-where the water will lave
Your soul as we'll as your body
comet"
mo Malcolm, I must wait for Dick :"
For Just one moment saw an uncer.
tain look in Malcolm Stuart's eyes.
For just one moment he lost his air
OF confidence in the future-in me.
And then he answered, Eyes, wait for
Dick for the last time, dear. After
tomorrow there will be no waiting for
you or me, for we will be together"
He ran lightly down the sands and
his form Shouted against the sky still
had the lines of youth. l saw him
finally dive under gigantic break.
er and then discovered his head bob.
bling up beyond.
Presently Dick stood beside me
Dick, grown a little heavier, a little
flabbier than had ever noticed be-
fore. His arms and legs were white,
Tor Dick had had no time this summer
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with Il little exclamation of pleasure
TO pick newly blossomed crocus from,
the edge of the garden path.
Its such dear place to live. I've
seen the sur rise every morning since
| came, and the air is wonderful"
How do you like the patient?" The
dotcor,s eyes were Quizzical.
He's not talked very much yet But
old Ben makes up for it in all he has
TO say warning me off their bachelor
rights. I'll win him over, though. He's
good cook. He hau broiled fresh lob.
sters for supper last night and baked
mackerel today. | think he's trying to
show me ho'N independent they are OF
women"
The doctor smiled, and rar the edgs
Of his roughly cut walking stick along
the garden palings.
That's one of your duties, to teach
them that women are indispensable.
Walt has been brought up under Ben's
tutelage. His father. old Capt Morris,
was drowned, and Ben was his mate.
Bens had four wives, some buried ana
some not, and romance is a dead issue
with him. He has filled Waits mind
up with warnings against the elusive
sex ever since he could walk, and what
he needs most now is new interest In
life. He's been badly hurt. 1t will
take weeNs OF good nursing TO put him
on his feet and heal those ribs. So,
In lending you to him." He smiled at
her whimsically. You're the best
medicine | know OF"
katherine shook her head laughing.
ly. The doctor had been one of her
fathers closest friends. She had look.
ed forward to his visits all through her
girlhood, and later, when she was
alone, it had been his unfailing EN-
couragement that had led her to take
up her nursing course and follow It.
But this trip to the island reused in
her new self. They were fifteen
miles out at sea from the Rhode Island
coast. 1t was the first time she had
experienced such sense of freedom.
And she remembered all her father had
told her. long ago, of the island-bred
girl he had loved and wooed off the
coast of Scotland.
You're like her, Kathie," he would
say. But, oh, how she loved the sea!
1t should be in your heart too, for you
were born in the trip across, and we
had to leave her to the waves she
loved"
1t was the first flash of interest the
captain showed when she told him she
had been born at sea. Even old Ben
eyed her with concern, as il he rather
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-11
A WONDERFUL DISCOVERY


limbs. l began taking the Anuric
Tablets according to directions. /
took the contents of the package and
l can say, and speak in the bounds.of
truth, that l have not had rheuma-
tism since. have no indigestion
and am not constipated. The relief
given me by Anuric could not be
more satisfactory"
VI hen the uric acid affects the It's
sues, muscles and joints, II causes
lumbago, rheumatism, govt OF sciat-
lea. This Is the time to try Anuric.
Write DR.. Pierce, send 10c for large
trial package Of the tablets-this Will
prove to you that Anuric Is many
times more potent than lithia and
eliminates the uric acid from the
system as hot water melts sugar, or,
ask your druggist now for fifty-cent
bottle Of Anuric double strength.
Mr.. Joseph E. Moore, Of 2220 Al
ely b, Wheeling, w. Va, says: aFor
the last seven years have been hay-
ing bladder trouble in the worst form.
At these times excretions would pass
too freely-could not control it-and
then l would have what the doctors
called spasms at neck of the bladder
and it would shut off SO that Just
few drops came at a time and caused
great distress. The water would be-
come dark and ropy with thick sedi.
ment. Nothing took seemed to give
me any relief. Just recently I learn
ed of DIR. Pierce's Anuric Tablets and
they have given me more real relief
than anything have ever tried. Wa
ter has cleared up and is now its nat
ural color have better control, and
my bladder is much stronger. Anyone
suffering as 1 did will find Anurfc
good and should give 1t fair and
,.tlnl A..inl -. -.I------
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-11
HEALTH HINTS

There is no excuse now for striking
the daily bath-cold or merely tepid.
Cold baths, besides helping keep the
body clean, generally are beneficial
in the case of certain nervous trou-
bles. They must never be too cold or
too prolonged or the effects are apt
to be depressing.
Sufferers from kidney disease should
be very careful on the cold bath prop
ositicn, though. Frequently an in.
crease in albuminuria has been noticed
after them.
Getting the skin accustomed to the
action of cold water is one Of the best
ways to prevent colds. Rubbing the
skin with a coarse, wet towel until
the skin CLOVIS. especially the chest
and the extremities, is good way to
accomplish it.
To prevent catching cold after bath
reaction of the skin is necessary.
This is best attained by rough towel
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-11

Many people are CAD to testify to
the good results obtained from An
uric, the discovery of DR.. Pierce, of
the Invalids' Hotel, Buffalo, N. Y,
for kidney and bladder disorders,
backache. rheumatism and all uric
acid troubles. Anuric is many times
more potent than lithia.
Mrs. Josephine Corder Rymer, of
Volga, w. Va, says: Golden Medi-
cal Discovery proved so helpful and
beneficial in my past state of i'll
health that recently was glad to try
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-11

outlook of the captain. partly from
the books that lined his cabin, partly
from their talks.
The third day after Kathorinc's ar
rival he was talking with her at the
gate. Very trim and interesting she
looked i'll her whito linen dress and
little wing-likc cap On her blonde hair.
The sea air had brought an unusual
tingc of color to her face. She stopped
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-11
BY BETTY BROWN.

NEW YORK, April 11.-With the
most pronounced colors ruling all
fashion schemes, garments OF subdued
tones have taken on exaggerated lines.
or are made conspicuous by trimmings
of white broadcloth. A stunning long
coat which has just been sent out by
a leading designer combines several
new features. The immense collar is
ornamented at the corners with crochet
covered balls, and the back breadth of
the coat is considerably longer than
the front.
The hat worn with this coat has
caused considerable comment among
the milliners. 1t is called "the chry-
santhemum," and it consists of thou
sand loops of silk Of every shade of
raspberry red.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-11

or by vigorous rubbing of the body
with hard brush.
Massage is an excellent addition to
bathing. 1t increases the circulation
through the skin and muscles.
In addition 10 the daily cold bath or
rundown a hot bath should be taken
once or twice a week. This bath had
best be taken by first using water of
the highest temperature that can be
borne. Those who can stand 1t mighe
continue TO add hot water until the
skin is quite red.
Abundant perspiration will then ap-
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-11

Anuric. the new discovery of DR..
Pierce. When received the sample
package of Anuric Tablets l was in a
delicate condition and suffered from
many discomforts. l ached all over,
was constipated, had indigestion, was
extremely nervous; another discom-
fort was shifting rheumatism, some
thing had had for years. At that
time it was in my hips and lower
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-11
BY BETTY BROWN.

NEW YORK. April 1.-THE most
wonderful of all evening gowns seem
to have been draped directly upon the
human model. Belonging to this style
of creation is remarkable gown OF
yellow brocade with two points of the
drapery dragging in fishtail effect for
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-11

the train
The gorgeousness of this dress is
not modified. but rather is emphasized
by the liberal use Of black tulle which
trails from huge roSette on the bodice
the tull length OF the skirt.
The bodice is held in its place by
narrow shoulder straps of rhinestones
laid on black velvet.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-19

Final arrangements have been completed for
the biennial session Of the Loyal Orangemen Of
vcncd In Altoona. Pa, Monday, August -.
The meeting Will beat conducted under the per-
Mass. supreme grand master Of tho Loyal
Orange Institution in the United states, who
has notified under seal every Orange lodge In
the State NnCludinE those lodges which have
been under the leadership Of william J. Kirk
land) to send their representatives to this meet
ing
Individual members who for any cause what
socvcr prior to this date may have been sus-
pended from their lodges may be rcinstHtcd
upon due application under the existing laws; all
such applica tions viii be carefully and Impair
TALLY considered and just decision made.
The supreme grand master will in legal
and orderly manner take up all questions and
disputes which have affected the order in Penn
sylvania. so that they may be adjusted and
freed from dissenson and put in position to con-
tinue it's good work for the objects and prln-
ciples for which It stands throughout the world.
The new baby lodge, tho william A. Dunlap
night new candidates are admitted and members
advanced from the Orange to the Royal Arch
Purple Degree. The last meeting was very
master, and the Rev. William J. Shipway chap
lain. Magistrate Robert Carson was initiated
pie Degree conferred on two other members.
Tho degree very ably performed by Brother
William McConaghie, degree master Of Prince
Of Orange District, No I.
The anniversary at Willow Grove Park proved
a success though hampercd by the inclement
weather. The remarks q Doctor Harte. leader
Of the Boy Scouts and Miss Parsons, who spoke
in behalf Of the Red Cross, were very enthusi-
astically appreciated. Addresses were also
made made by Past Supreme Grand Master
William A. DUNLAP 5recently appointed Inspector
baugh). Major r. NJ j Reed. the Rev. DR..
Moore and the Rev. George Worrell
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-19

Brother II Beck Vice Grand Harry G. Roberts
took the lodge IN ShaLge %nq noble srsnd sU
rice TaplnEer. for his hlsd work and earnest
ESS EnoWsdsed Ills 'e%pSrcsslon and sald 'ha, as
the work for good cause IT was, there
fore, a great pleasure and thanked all the
Brother George Valentine, Of Merchants
an eloquent address laudcd the good work Of
the lodge which "nen &C. ,as, v's'i,d Al. ~ ~
ship and finances as It Is today Brother
few remarks on odd Fellowship, To hll the
Brother Sol Weiss viii be appointed trustee
next Tuesday.
Tacony Lodge is preparing for the reception
3if the sailor boys next Monday nigRt treasurer
a cordial Invitation TO all brothers and friends
yided.
Brother r, Ross. MacIvcr was initiated in
chairs and materially aided in putting It on
a successful basis. a few years ago this lodge
other lodges one financially weak the other with
but Few members. the rcorEanlZed lodge being
become one Of the notable lodges OF the juris-
diction. having nearly three hundred members.
military and naval forces Of the country.
Brother Maciycr represents his lodge In tn"
pointed Grand Conductor at the York session
by Grand Master Montgomery. lie Is T. G. +.
q Harris, Encampment: and s member Of
one Of the active spirlts IN the Flying squad
represented REP his lodge for several years on the
Orphanage Board and was one Of the organizers
activity at one TING or otner in the k. Of Z,
g. & a. ana ana o,her OF 3 araoIs rs q FOR the A as M
three years he has been the Grand Padashah
q the Imperial Grand Mosque, Prince Of the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-19
STAGNANT POOL GONE
AFTER MANY DAYS
Landmark" at Ninth and Cath
arine Streets No Longer
Offends Residents

This is the story of "an inlet" that was
choked up in the neck it also explains why
Little Italy's smallest barefoot citizen is
mourning today and why its most influen-
tial citizens stood on the northeast corner
OF Ninth and Catharine streets and gasped.
The stagnant green Swimming pool" for
more than two years landmark on the
street, went the voyage with the assistance
of three stalwart negroes rushed from the
Division Of Bridges and Sewers of the High
way Bureau In the City Hall
To Dr. Vincenzo de Vrgiis the owner
and taxpayer of the four-story building on
the northeast corner, which overlooked the
pool and the other property owners who
had bombarded the Highway Bureau and
the Board of Health for two years with
petitions to come and see into the condition
OF the sewer that was causing water TO
back up and food the street whenever II
rained the thing was unbelievable.
To an Evening Ledger reporter who
spent three hours hunting for written rec
ords or the reports the doctor sent in at
various times to headquarters, the chaotic
event seemed a just reward.
Friday morning Doctor de Virgilils ap-
pealed to the Evening Ledger to try to do
for residents of Ninth and Catharine streets
what the residents in spite Of their calling
on the influence Of Councilman Harry
Trainer and the powers that be in the City
Hall could not do for themselves
reporter went forth armed with ambi-
tion to conquer the unconquerable and with
certain amount OF curiosity as to what
really becomes Of a complaint when II lands
in the maelstrom of the municipal bureaus
The first visit was made to Robert Hicks
chief Of the newly organized Street Clean
ing Bureau He was finally persuaded to
have files looked into, and discovered a
complaint dated July l6. He discaimed all
further connection with the pet folly Of
Ninth street on the plea that II belonged to
the hles Of the Highway Bureau.
The second visit was made to John Nee
son. chief Of the division OF bridges and
sewers Of the Highway Bureau, who was
kind enough TO look through endless files
but could find no record of objections 70
the pool He recommended seeing Charles
Vogdes. chief Of the second division, with
headquarters at Twelfth and Reed streets
The reporter faithfully followed out in
structions. and with the cooperation OF
Mr.. Vodges discovered two Ninth and
| Catharine streets complaints, one dated
January s, the other March 8. These had
been turned over 10 the Hall" A rush
trip back 10 the Hall" followed, but nc
trace OF the complaints could be found.
Phone calls followed-anc then the mys.
terry was partly solved. The complaints
had been given from the Second district tc
/ the Hall" over the phone. and with the
exception OF one had never been recorded
The recorded one. that OF January g. re-
suited in the flushing OF the sewer, so thai
/ the trouble was abated for two days. Their
the swimming pool came back and to-
days excavation n the nrst actual reliei
/ work thar has been done
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-19
Deaths

and late WlllifaM Alcott, aged 80. Funeral SsTv-
rNs6T M Hqy Rs,y., ana Iqy sy.I5: II
n. j., Fri, IL a. m. Int, st, Andrews Buryins
BoMEIsLER. At Atlantic City. N j. July
T. EVELYN. daughte5 OF late late Lou, Louis and Eliza.
will meet train at North Phila station, Thurs,
31i p. m. Services Mt, Sinai Chapel $3.50 p. m.
nf1is 8oof$I FIJI R3Es' t. ELIzAPETH wlsow of
TnHFs wm B. s. KaSs sis Be@sy RST s
Llh9SFfihE lBhoTiEISy al is Mary wife of James F.
ESsiasRRoSf EhuasR Of f SstSty 10 a. M Int Holy cross
c'Bii : 'BBiRiAzGo S - july H. ALPHoNssos BBEiAzAo.
a. MARY ,Ae1 wife H,,S5 os y so'sRe n
%oodaw4 sSGSff ave- eoinss%Sod lin % n Jte Int pTi r.
s,o Fs frsnGs %ay ss 4 rs
cALHoUN.--July rs ELIzABETH p, d&ugh-
tiYss and friends, mssp6eTs e iths Ann car;
michael Presbyterian Church invited t9 funeTSl
sryaGGe aG St san @ TSsfe9sG Gem oi mother $3.50
voS y Ratyes and ehes EnsSs
Cos; Nos 3 and io' E ~ d. t Philai Eft Firepsn's r
mems Asso.. Brotherhood Relief OF r. r. Train
men, P, r. R.; all % ether societies % of which be be
a. M, 49s4 Lancaster ave. Solemn requiem
mass Our Mother Of Sorrows Church 10 a. m.
Auto funeral
CoRsoN.-At wildwood. N. j.. July IS,
THOMAS r., husband OF Mary c, Corson.
Friends may view remains Thurs, TO p. m,
224 T.. Bennett ave. Int. Hillside Gem, Fri,
10: 80 a.
DANsoN,,-July IS, ANNIE, e. wife Of John
A. Danson (nee LooseG aged At. Relatives and
friends invited to funeral, sat-, 10 a. m, 2sli
Plum st, Bridesbnrg. Int. Northwood Gem.
DOYLE.-July II, HELEN j., daughter OF
Edward j. and Theresa NJ Doyle (nee staub),
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DEATHS

Fri, $40 a. m. brother.in.iaw's -,,,,---------.
liam Heacock 23G n. Avondaie =, 9,ioenee, Wi.
Church 10 a. m. Int. st. Denis,so o, NE Rosarr
sphia6s Sh6iRaIGsgs;m5gIy non5alyy Il, Joseph wA,-..
Rsnyb eng Ipsfs doctors and employees ~ Rsa
noon, residence, Garrettford Pa ps.,,, nv, sat Il
Chester papers COPY. ''er' Pa. Wtr
STAINROOK.--Julyi II. I.otrtsA =,
Gsorg w Stainrook, Jr.. and wife q
charles and Ella Etreckcr. assd 2G 2GSauFphter phter ot
Atonsmout and sunday scbooin ShIprch Of Il.
Metermann Hosiery Co. Invited "a W. ~ empoyes
Ic ices al sp' ab6Ts So r. aJ @ 3Si Fletcher 81 ssrv
vate, North Cedar Hill Gem Frior,s9 a. lat prl.
remains FrL. to 10 y. m. '"us may view
=. sTRRoCk.-IIuly II, HENRY C.. br,,..
vitcd to funeral services, Fri T"G T"G friends n.
81 brother. George strock 1908 e. p5ssldeno,
,",TTA.YYELoR%Syyuiye T. ANAsrAs1A NJ ''n ,' st.
OF water nnd Gatharl1e Taylor inse saaasessh,.t
void lane, Haycrtord FPSreni Pa nrdIs drIsssdence, chs
Mother Of Good Council Church a. ' M 1at az Our
THoMPSoN.-July 1s,. SUSAN D u,,.-
ns93ne55I rt,m1P nnt4mPson' aged 20. Reiativssw q
dence of brother -in-law. Samuel r Snin,s' rest,
Nen3nEo st. Int. Greenwood Gem ''nHjtn; H1;; 1881
AIMING. .-Thrd-D Seventh vo.,,
WATSON. W. son Of late Haliowem lithi
friends inytdd to funeral I Fin. BBslatiyes al
me mSniR iolsG l%th p H. orsham rshd nsss,
p. M. at the oliver H. BSir Bdse BID serIyslSS' IssS' Fr
,YouNG4a-,July s, SARAH SMITH v,,..
Charles Elmer Young. formerly of WIDOW ot
services sat p M. residenooo o'SGa of to to funeral
VIM. James Searlc 1G4 Harrison sV ssV0n'in,law,
side; Int private Camden papers copy. ''en'
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WILLIAM H. HART DIES
Served 25 Years as Business Manager
of the Independent Gazette

william II. Hart. Of 23s West Haines
street, who had been business manager Of
the Germantown Independent Gazette for
the last twenty-five years. died at his home
following an attack OF apoplexy.
He suffered the stroke on Monday while
attending a meeting OF a committee of the
Germantown Business Mems Association to
arrange for their excursion TO Atlantic City.
He did not regain consciousness