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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-26
One Woman's Story


A few months before the thought
o: having Martha back. or some
one 20 help me would have delight
ed me. but now felt no elation.
simply relief that should not be
so much with Matilda, who was
very observing. and who, Il was
sure. often wondered why my eyes
were so red, and why remained
by myself so much.
had made the resolve 20 extent
my acquaintance. 10 go out more
often. But | was so miserable
hadn't the heart. had even failed
70 visit either Myrtle or the Garlic
tons for some time. And dared
not see Mrs Mulhany Her kindly
questioning would surely compel a
confidence did not wish to give.
What a contradictory creature a
woman is. We blow hot and We
blow cold. we are extremely happy
or extremely unhappy.
picked up the morning paper
AFTER Robert left and the FIRST thIns
which caught my eye was rather
sensational heading saying that Mrs
Peter IAwson's case for divorce
would come up that day, and that
Robert Drayton was her lawyer II
also stated that he had previously
refused TO act for Mr.. lawson.
rushed upstairs and dressed for
the street in the dark tailor gown
usually wore. and covered my hat
and face with thick veil / would
go TO court. would hear my hus
band plead for this woman whom
Was positive he would like TO put
in my place.
When | went in the court reoni
was filled The Judge. young man
had look OF energy combined with
keenness. and kindness. His face
had none OF the cold sternness We
usually associate with judges
There was look OF human alert
ness. and honesty about him. His
deep, rich voice held sympathetic
note when he spoke. giving one con
hdence that he would do what was
right in as far as he saw IL.
Lawson versus Lawson, an &C
tion for absolute divorce" read the
clerk from his desk
my client brings a counter &C
ton" lawyer seated near the raj
said.
let the case AS called proceed,
the Judge said calmly. Then "a
Mrs. Lawson. who Tas seated be
side Robert: Madam. are you the
plainuff?"
Yes. your honor" her clear voice
responded as she rose At his ques
ton.
Then the attorney OF record
spoke:
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-26

Chapter XII.
Never since the night that I hid
IN his once closet had | tried to
spy upon Robert bad never
leased to feel ashamed OF myself.
When a woman begins TO spy upon
her husband Il is almost sure proof
that her faith in him Is going. and
much OF her own pride.
Several times after Robert had
remsined out all night | made IRE.
luent visits at his once. fearing my
suspicious would find Justification.
Neither my shame nor my prids
Kept me away Several times had
met Mrs. lawson either just leay.
ns the once or going in as ! left.
Then ] would 40 home and shut
my self In my room. l would walk
he floor. my hands icy, my heart
,hrobbing. imagined Robert. al
ways so cool and reserved making
'oye 10 this beautiful woman. Bit
ier thoughts would surge thru me.
md | would ning myself on my
,ouch and sob and moan until !
could lie quiet no longer. then |
would take up again my frantic
pacing
Naturally neither my health nor
my looks were improved by these
1yrterical spells. lost my color.
and my eyes looked swollen and
weary.
Aren't you feeling wellg" Rob
az, asked one morning after ! had
spent a sleepIess night. He had not
come In until after o'clock. I
had pretended to be asleep, but, In
truth. had not closed my eyes ali
night long.
Yes, a little tired. that's ALL" |
replied.
Il have been doing fairly well OF
late. ! think you better get Martha
back. The house and the children
are TOO much for you, ] guess He
spoke kindly and the tears were
very near; but forced them back.
! would not cry before Robert.
II don't know that I can get her
now" told him. she must have
place"
Get some one else. then. and
take more exercise, outdoor exer.
else You're not looking up to the
mark at all You are too young
20 look so worn"
I felt like screaming at him that
neither Martha nor any one save
himself could make mo look differ.
emily. IL wasn't fresh air needed
u was freedom from the torture
caused by my insane jealousy.
Il VIII see what I can do" I re-
piled simply.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-26
The Confessions of q Wife
Hate Is The Height OF Selfshness.

! intimately OF the married life OF my
dearest father and mother. In o
vague way. had known that some
OF my mothers society friends had
been divorced My little mother
however, was 40 scandaliEed By
them she never mentioned them to
NE.
knowing nothing about marriage
except the romantic notions ana
fairy-tale theories had evolved
thru the reading OF many novels. !
had never realized THE awful i'm
portanos OF the step until saw that
look OF hate on Ernest's face. Up
&c that time. II thought OF mar
rage at all. | had pictured Il as o
eiorihed courtship under the aus
pieces and legality OF the church ana
state. never thought OF the re
sponsibility I you'd be taking on
myself or the terrible uncertainty
which surrounds every marriage.
oh Margie. | wish Il could be-
impressed upon all mothers that II
IL a mistaken kindness 20 give their
daughters the impression that life Is
happy go-lucky sort OF existence In
which. no matter how much sin and
torrow there may be all about them.
they are somehow TO escape II all
Il think. Msrgie. truly loved Er.
nest Lawton know ! would have
tried my best TO have been n good
wife 90 him To me for a time he
was the superman What would I
have done II had been able to and
had married him? Would a mar.
riage OF this kind be a sacrament?
"Margie. don't you think we ven.
crate words--we sentimental Amer,
s~ns--and NJ the realities slip BY
usf
we wont face taoA People OF
today often say they don't believe
In fairies. but their whole existence
is passed In telling fairy tales 20
someone else and cowardiy &C
ceptance OF sentimentallty which il
not only maudlin but most PERM.
cious.
Mind. Margie. no one loves the
ideal more than I, but II must be the
really beautiful that contains the
good that Goethe talks about, not the
foolIshiy annexed opinion OF some
one who In turn has annexed a
snowy fantasy"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-26
Display in Schram's Store Is
Sight to GLADDEN. Women's Eyes;
Place Throngeu By Shoppers

In the midst OF profusion OF
lovely spring blossoms. baskets Of
l,osIes sent by business wellwish.
era. there was eager buying OF new
gpriug suits and hats Saturday in
schram's, No. 2f4 wood~ard-sve..
the latest addition 10 Detroits mod
ern shops dealing in apparel for wo
men.
The building Is new ubruout and
contains three floors devoted to mil.
Hnery. suits aud, skirts. coats and
gowns Aitho all OF the carpets and
furnishings for the new store were
not In place for the formal opening
Saturday. there was every assur-
ancs that the shop will be one Of
MARKED attractiveness with an airy,
cheerful brightness about 10, and
every convenience for the shopper.
The first floor Is devoted to mil
iinery with trimmed and untrimrrod
hats in liberal display. handsome
trimmings Of all kinds for the
shapes selected 70 be- trimmed 70 the
wearers individual taste. and with
flowers. wings. feathers, embroidery
and beaded ornaments and the vari-
Gus odd trimminga that 40 pic
turssquely adorn the spring hat Of
1917.
The suit floor offers everything In
the way OF street apparel from plain
tailored walking dresses 10 the nuf
fest of silk costumes and the choic-
est OF sport clothes Color Ia run
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ming riot In the new modes and the
more brilliant the hue the more up
10 date ts the costume. For the
omnipresent blouse and skirt, which
style Of dressing has taken on
new lease OF life. the Schram store
shows some attractive models In
skirts. These are OF the plain or
"fussy" order. the rich silk and
satln. or the gay plaid and stripe
with every conceivable material
used In the making.
The gowns and frocks and top
Goals which hll the third noor Of
tho new store ofer a wide variety In
style and selection. There are the
Datty serge dresses. the dressier
Georgeite crepes. silks and satins.
and the new weaves whose names
are legion and az curious "a those
OF Pullman cars with the separate
skirt and plain OF fancy blouse so
much In favor. the top coat is' a
necessary adjunct. and the Schram
stock affords fine selection along
conservative or extreme style lines
The Schram store Is under the
capable management OF Ben BUsley.
formerly OF Chicago. whose business
connections in Detroit in the last
year or two have won for him wide
acquaintance.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-26

look crossed his face as he spoke
OF her.
Just then the bell rang and
Myrtle Caldwell rushed In a. she
sometimes did 10 see the children
before they went TO sleep.
Hello. good people" she called
In her CHEEKY way. "oh. but I'm
cross with you Margaret Drayton,
Why didn't you LEI me know you
were going to court this morning
I should have asked TO- go along
Altho see by the paper there war
nothing done"
mo. the case was adjourned. '
Robert answered. then looked keen.
ly al me.
| knew he would dlsapprove OF
my going 10 court, especially when
he had a divorce case on. He was
very old-fashioned about some
things. and did not at all approve
OF women going TO court our o,
curiosity. dreaded 70 have Myrtle
20 home. could have shaken her
for mentioning II. But how aid sh,
knowY Who told herr
When we were upstairs with the
babies | asked
Who told you was at court this
morning."
Harper Carleton. had beer
marketing. and met him. He thought
IL very nice In you TO be so inter
ested in Roberts success"
flushed. Too well I~knsw thaI
Harper had spoken sarcasticaily
even tho Myrtle hadn't noticed II.
made no reply. however. and al
dinner was served as soon as sh;
left. Robert said nothing.
After dinner be stopped me as
was about 10 go into the kitchen
for something and said very coldly
Why did you go TO court thil
morning. Margaret? You know m,
ideas on the subject"
You never tell me anything. anC
wanted to hear for myself" lame
ly replied.
Well, never do Il again" b,
said sternly. AT least without m,
permission.
Then he pct on his hat and lief
the house.
The hot tears forced themselves
down my cheeks. and my errand q
the kitchen was forgotten. ragged
back and forth. again hurt anC
angry. Why should be treated al
child?
He came In early and brought 4
new book that was being much dis
cussed
Read alond awhile Margaret
please. II will rest me"
For over an hour I read. Az FRS;
! scarcely knew what the words
were or grasped their meaning. Hut
gradually | became Interested, and
soon the gripping story drove my
miserable thoughts from my mind
and was sorry when Robert said
That will do for tonight, Mar,
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-26

This case. your honor. IL In the
hands OF Mr. Drayton The plaintiff
requests that Mr. Drayton appear
as trial lawyer"
Il ask for an adjournment. your
honor We haven't had the requi
site time for preparation" said the
attorney for the defense
Chapter XIII.
TO my great disappointment the
case was adjourned for one week
TO allow the other side time TO pre-
pare. As ] hurried from the court
room almost ran into Harper
Carleton
The disguise isn't good enough
Mrs. Drayton," he laughed. Too
bad the case wasn't tried when yot
made the effort to attend court. II
isn't every young lawyers wife
would be interested enough to do sC
interested in her husband.
mean"
= knew be was laughing az me
but pretended not 10 notice.
How in the world did you recog
nize me thru this thick veil?"
asked. as we walked along TO
gether.
mo veil COULD disguise your walk
or your figure," be answered.
Then may as well raise II.
which did. Just as Peter Lawson
passed us. and gave me a knowing
Insulting look which brought an In
dignant flush 90 my face. Why ha'
he looked az me like that? Was {
because ! happened 10 be walking
with Harper Carleton Abruptly
babe him good morning. and slippe'
into a store we were passing. Ye
why should | have run away from
Harper Carleton That very me
ment my husband was probabl
alone In his ONCE with Phylll
lawson. wondered II Il woul
be possible for me. with my cor
ventional bringing up. ever TO reall
do anything 10 make Robert jealous
That afternoon Robert came hom
unusually early He threw hlmsei
into an easy chair. and exclaimed
I'm tired tonight ! wish II wer,
ali over" and he stretched bis arm
above his head and yawned laziiy
What" queried( wondering
what he meant
This divorce case. II Is taklnl
great deal OF my time"
Must you go on with it,"
Certainly. but Peter lawson. a.
we'll as the lawyer he has retained
is resourcefuI man and will do al
most anything 20 gain this suit"
was so surprised at Robert
talking OF his affairs even so slight
ly that couldn't reply for a mo
ment.
But you think you'll win it?"
asked
II don't think. I know" he an
swered Poor woman. Il Is hard
on herr" and I imagined tender
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-26

"MarEie," said Paula suddenly
when she had reached this part OF
her story, did you ever study the
expression OF man who has once
loved you and who comes 70 hate
you?
"Of course. Ernest IAwton had
never really loved me, but he
thought he did and that was the
same thing IL Is rather queer. Mar
gle. that people who are perfectly
incapable OF loving can hate so un-
compromisingly have sometimes
thought II Is because love-real love
lis absolutely selfiess attribute
while hate is the most selfish thing
a man or woman can cultivate
Ernest l.awton had many reasons
for hating me. In the FIRST place,
had proved his valuation OF my char.
acter untrue-had shown him there
were women in the world who could
resist him. Thief / had made good
In a part for which he thought
was fitted only az a type and | am
sure he had had -sharp scene With
the manager before he would con
sent 10 my dismissal That alone
would make him hate me.
From the time Ernesrs wife
came until | left the company. In
the language OF the showshop Ernest
Grabbed my scenes SO much OF
this did Ernest Lawton do that Tom
called attention 10 Il in his newspa
per articles. lie spoke especially OF
Ernest's not allowing me to nnish
nay speeches, and this made Erneai
particularly furious.
SO you have been complaining 70
your reporter lover!' he Kissed at
me as I passed him on my way to
my dressing room one night. did
not notice the insult. but on, Mar
gie, n came over me with such force
what n had not found him out,
What II /. instead OF Maud. had been
married and had found out how ter
rible he was
"Margie, I early learned-in fact I
think I learned right then and there
that marriages are not made In
heaven. that the sacrament OF mar.
riage Is one OF our traditions. Il H.
a terrible thing. Margie. when a girl
comes 20 this conclusion thru such
an experience as had come TO me-
up 10 this time. I had only known
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-26
Hunted Man Seeks
Refuge From Police
In Pile of Potatoes

Detective George Wilson was on
tie point. Sunday, OF returning the
warrant for the arrest OF Leo Que.
back rs years old No IA Belvi-
dere-aye charged with driving
away an automobile not belonging
10 him. with the notation nobody
home" Then he decided TO visit
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-26

suits only arrived day before yesterday Saturday.
they perfectly newhe last suitword of fashion This
very important swift and sudden style change has happened
suits Quite different style has Much palmer suits
than the earlier styles the vogue
the makers coopeation will offer them the clientele of the
Hudson Fashion Salons at three astonishing $5
and $35.
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garet. We must fnish Il soon. lt's
a fine story Have you seen Mar
thar Is she comingg'
NO. she has left town."
Get some one az once. You still
look far from well.
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the basement. George became erS1l'
ly interested In pile OF potq1p1
stored there. he felt of 49, =
fondled them and sighed He ~
ticed that q bushei box. turned ~
SIDE down. moved a trina BelnO, n
regular dick George insestigo1>l
and found Leo buried up 20 ~:
waist in potatoes using the bush6l
box an covering,
What are you doing here9<
asked George.
Guarding the potatoes was 90
reply.
George blushed. somewhat. but la
the insfnuation go unchallensed.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-26

The ,. l.. Hudaoa Company
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-26

Former President william n. Tnlk|
Is to speak on preparedness at Me1n
phis this morning and IL eschduIo
for a second address AZ Little No.
tonight. Il;
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-26
This Is a CarefuHu Planned Sale for Our Customers

THIS the kind sale that is worth while worth while to
customers worth while to the store The kind of sale that
makes the purchasers the WELL there thing,
about Hudsons; when they give special Offering some
thing worth getting"
Women who attend this saleand there will be hundreds
themselves what these and whether they
worth getting
Ready Tuesday morning, Third Floor Main Building
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honey eyed greeting; or she may
hang out the wash on the line her
self-and do a sob speciality after
ward
Then you can prophecy your own
future, young man: wooful waste
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-26
THE GIRL YOU MARRY

The girl you marry will turn for
tune teller the first day the wash
woman forgets 10 come.
She may call up the laundry. sac
rifce her best embroidered import
ed Wedding gift table lines In a pub
lie mangle. and give the remains a
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1917-05-11
$40 For Strdyed
Mule /,

From our farm near Holly
Grove, Wednesday night. May
End, one light bay horse mule.
slim built, 5 years old, marked
as follows!
Healed wire scratch on right
shoulder, collar gall about the
size of one-cent piece on left
shoulder, andj frosty white on
stomach.
Last seen Fridayin in Pea Ridge
Ridge on roadtoI Brinkley. Re-
ward of ten dollars will be paid
for return Of said mule to US.
R.fN. COUNTS & CO.
Clarendon, Arkansas.
Tell 'em you saw II In the Aruu,
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railroads are expected to furnish
as many each, making the 1000.
The men are assured of having
their seniority and places pre-
served for them should they re-
turn and desire same. Dining
Car Conductor Bachelor of the
Rock Island Limited, trains 45
and As, is also one Of these vol
teers. Lovette left Brinkley
this morning for visit at his
home to prepare to go. Lovette
said, before he left: I'm a Re-
publican but | voted for President
Wilson because | had faith and
confidence in him. He knows
whether it is necessary for
Americans to go to France. He
and the men around him MUST
have the confidence and support
of every loyal citizen and Pm
going because feel it my duty" !"
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1917-05-11
The Minstrel Show

Evidently everybody was hun
Cry for some sweet music and a
good laugh, judging from the
large attendance at the minstrel
show Monday night.
A splendid six-piece orchestra
was composed of Prof's. Fred
Rusher, with cornet; Hacket
Barnes, 1st violin; F. L. Major,
End violin; Oscar McCreight,
clarionet; Lewie Wilson, from
bone; John Doe (Little Rock)
traps and drums; with Miss Ruby
May Minton, at the piano, Their
selection were liberal and always
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1917-05-11

the sweetest.
A grand patriotic opening
chorus was given as a curtain
raiser, and seated about the
stage, with an immense American
Flag as a back ground the COM
pany" presented a striking ap-
pearsnce. When America"
was reached in the medley the
vast audience responded in a
hearty manner by arising and
joining in.
Mr., Johnson and Ralph Nit
chell as end men" with Messrs.
John Rast, Herman Glover. Pete
Baker, Nevil Pinkley, as black
faced artists and Mr.. Wilson
Sharp as Interlocutor, formed
the minstrel sitting, while Misses
Carrie Louise Roescher, Ruby
Pearl Stimson and Vera Patter-
son added grace and beauty to
the coterie.
AS a finale to the opening,
Miss Deacon came in represent
ing the "culled lady" and gave
the song. Take Me to My Ala |
BAN" in typical coon style.
The program developed the
fact that Brinkley has about the
cleverest collection of real talent |
to be found anywhere. Mitchell |
and Johnson. as minstrel men,
would shine in AL G. Fields gal
axy of stars. Miss Ruby Pearl
Stimson in her clever song |
modest, sweet and
was probably the clever
est of the kind ever seen in
Brinkley while Miss Carrie
Louise Rusher surprised all with
her wonderfully sweet voice,
which bids fair to bring her
great career as a vocalist. Miss
Vera Patterson was surprisingly
sweet in her song. Her Henri Wolf
in his semi-political satire prov
ed himself a royal monologue
artist.
In fact the entire company was
clever and there wasn't a person
present who didn't agree that it
was the best entertainment of
The year.
The company have arranged to
give performances at Cotton
Plant and Clarendon. They go to
Clarendon tonight.
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# WAR AND THE
CONDITIONS OF TODAY
IN America at Last Being Aroused TO
Full Meaning Of Entrance into
Long Warfare.

or local office and thereby does
come within the exemption
clause of the statute. In case
like this, the facts must be en-
tered officially and attested.
AS to exemptions for men
engaged in pursuits III which
their work is more valuable at
home than in the service, the
authority will lie with a board of
higher jurisdiction. =
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$}5 REWARD
LOST BAY HORSE

One dark bay horse with white
spot in forehead, 6 years old,
about 16 hands high. has flax
name and tail, is high spirited.
holds head high and is good
locker, Strayef from camp, %
miles soutb7of Brasfeld, on Rock
Island, Apr, ,28th.
VIII pay1$35 cash reward for
recovery lof horse, payable by
Bank of Brinkley. Brinkley, Ark.
or by myself.
C. K. THORNLEY,,
5-3-l7 Brasfeld, Ark.
Tell 'em you saw u IN the Arcu-