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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-12-27
the harsh croak belonging to Jim

White.
ID" you-you was asleep"
Il lay back to rest, but I was not
asleep, monsieur-non, non."
well, we won't fight over that now.
You're the only Frenchman on board,
and we want you on deck. Go on up;
I'll stay here. Aye, man, yer better
leave the gum
''vat ees it, Monsieur White? Why
they want me on deckY
whats the difference, you frog
eater? But I'll tell yer anyhow. There
is cruiser showing up off our port
quarter, which has caught sight O. US.
She looks Frenchy, and if there is a
hail, it will be up to you to answer
you are the only one aboard this
hooker who talks the lingo like q ma
tive, seei''
Dubois stood staring, his lips parted
in sudden terror.
"a French warsheep; eet hail us?'
mot yet; but they are bound to
question us, all right. Therel did you
hear that? A shot across our bows,
politely asking us to heave to; aye
and we are slowing down; come, hurry
up on deck with you, Frenchy."
'But-but, monsieur, what ees 1T I
can say? 1 know not re words, ze-
re explanation"
you speak French, don't you?"
''Oui, monsieur, oui, but-but know
not what to speak"
'tWell, don't let that worry you. Nc
Cam will tell you-but God pity you:
Dubois, if you fail to repeat it. Up
with you now, and be lively about it !"
All thought of my former purpose
this new chance of rescue. At any risk
I must attain quickly to the open deck,
where I could create an alarm suffi-
cient to awaken suspicion on board the
approaching Frenchman. McCann's
only hope of escape lay in some salts
factory explanation, which would lull
mander-some lie smooth enough to
prevent boarding and search.
Assured that White was beyond OBJ
servation of any of my movements, I
crept cautiously around the stair rail,
and noiselessly mounted the steps.
found the after part of the main deck
deserted, although forward of the
mainmast I could perceive dark
b1otches along the port rail, where
members of the watching party were
observing the approach of the French
cruiser. With heart beating like trip
hammer, I made my way along the
front of the cabin, until I ventured to
peer over the port rail, secure that my
presence on deck was screened by the
deep shadows in which lurked.
The CLEAN of the stars alone re-
vealed the glittering surface of the sea,
but the night was clear of fog, and the
black outline of the French warship
was plainly visible, approaching US at
half-speed, and silently closing up the
narrowing gap of water between the
| two vessels. I felt the heart come up
into my throat as I gazed spellbound,
every nerve in me throbbing painfully.
A single voice echoing along those
decks yonder could blow us out of the
water. Even as I stared at the grim
spectacle, the slim figure of a man ap-
peared at the end of the bridge, and
a voice hailed US in French.
"Ahoy there! What ship is that?'
There was a shutting of feet above
me; then Mccain spoke in English:
1.-The American freighter Indian
Chief, bound for Liverpool
rs there anyone aboard who speaks
French?"
heard them hustle Dubois forward
to the rail, and caught a word or two
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-12-27

mob of men confronted me, surging
in through the narrow space from the
deck. drew instantly back, stunned
by sight of Mccain in their lead, real
izing instantly that our effort to at
tain the open was already too late.
There he is !" he cried eagerly. "Get
him, you men. Lively now; there's no
danger; if he lifts that gun, he's
dead man.
was staring straight into the black
muzzle leveled at my head, but before
1 could move, or even determine what
was best to be done, Vera stood be-
tween me and the mob on the stairs.
go backi back to my stateroom
he'll never shoot me. Please, please
go back"
was hot-headed enough to have
fought them all, but to attempt resist
ance then would have endangered her
life. / retained sense sufficient to
know this, and that only force would
cast her aside. I heard Mccain NUT
ter an oath, and Red roar out some
order, punctured with profanity, yet
did not truly comprehend what efforts
were being made to block our retreat.
Before a hand could grasp either of
us, we were within the shelter of the
stateroom, and the girl had closed and
locked the door. Fists pounded on the
wood in impotent rage, and I heard
voices urging others to bring imple-
ments with which to batter their
way in.
''McCann," / shouted, "call off your
men! I have six bullets here; and
theren be six of you dead if you break
ia this door,"
There was silence; then a mutter
Of wholesome angry with threat,
others seemingly urging compromise.
Whatever the argument, the advocates
Of peace seemed in the majority, for
out of the hubbub Mccain spoke loud
enough to be plainly heard
There is no u,e of your threats,
Hollis" he said, rapping on the door,
1--WE have weapons as well s,you, and
you cannot fghr alone against the
whole ships crew. The best thing for
you to do now is to listen to reason"
"What has become of the French
cruiser7'
= He laughed, and could hear Liver
pool Join in rather noisily.
"F'ive miles to 1eeward, and going
strong. She'll be out of sight in two
hours There's no hope for you there,
my man."
RIO RE cONTINJEDl
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The Black Outline Of the French War
ship Was Plainly Visible.
of McCann's swift threat Kissed into
his ear; then the frightened French
man stammered out an answer.
AOui, monsieur. je parle Francais"
Then talk up; what ship is that7''
could hear Mccain prompting. and
Dubois echoing the words put In his
mouth.
'The Indian Chief. Boston, Mccain,
master, from St Johns to Liverpool,
two days out"
with what cAxxox
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Answering Specifications

THE jury in my case were Lot Of
FOOLS"
'.rhat couldn't be helped The law
requires a man to be tried by his
peers.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-12-27

You can't grow very great yourself
by baskins always In the Ghada q ,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-12-27
LESSON FOR DECEMBER so
REvIEW-eoD's REDEEMlNc
LOVE.

LESSON TExT-Read Psalms 1.2a- 4 %
GOLDEN TExT-Wfth Jehovah there Is
loving kindness. and with him is plenteous
redemption.-Ps. 1907.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-03

him, because he would get normal
sized vegetables for his pains, while
he would be a hopeless gOOf who
would try to mix weeds and vege-
tables and expect good vegetables.
Have you got the argument nOw?-
J. jacobson.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-03
TO "A WORKING GIRL"


ieve l have expressed myself very
plainly when l answered "a Modest
Girl" Did I not say many modest
girls lose a modest mans friendship
by not showing him in any way that
she enjoyed his company? Some of
you girls are simply too modest.
You don't believe that l ever met
an intelligent girl. Oh, yes, 1 did, and
many of them, but you could not get
them so far as to be steady. Why
are you girls not open to a man? I
ask why you girls give us no idea of
what interests you?
AS to looking for girls in a bur
lesque show or cabaret, let me say
that men using The Forum are too
sensible to do that.
You mention lectures, concerts,
educational clubs. Lectures and con-
Certs are not the places to meet folks.
l attended the Fullerton hall Sunday
concerts for two seasons and never
met a girl. did not expect it. The
same is true of lectures. Yet, if there
were somebody to introduce US the
thing might work. But who is go
ing to do it? I got so that I don't
care to go any more because the mu-
sic which once cheered me up now
gives me the blues. I feel more and
more that I must have company 9TH
eT than man.
After all, the question cannot be
solved collectively. One rule does
not apply to all Therefore, a good
idea would be to begin a personal
correspondence among such people
as "a Working Girl, Maria" the
lonesome ones and myself. I sug-
gest this because I think we gain per-
sOnally nothing by corresponding
through The Day Book alone.
1 noticed that after a few articles
have appeared the subject is dropped ]
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-03

again. Besides, there are many per-
sOnal reasons why one makes GER
tain statements in public which are
misunderstood. "a Working Girl"
misunderstood me. She meant no
harm. Details which are of no pub
lie interest would explain my posi-
ton perfectly. That is why 1 sug-
gest personal correspondence. - A
Critic.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-03

Critic.
TO YOUNG MoTHER"-The let
ter signed "a Young Mother" which
appeared in the Forum, is surprising
and, must confess, hUmiliating to
me.
Have men become so selfish and
hypOcriticaI that they would throw
stones upon a girl on account of her
past life? How many men can say
that there is nothing in their lives
that might be criticized if looked
upon it in the same manner.
Many a girl has a past and the
world knows nothing about it. If
Young Mother has been more Unfor-
tunate, she is to be pitied on account
Of the scOrn of her pure" sister, but
no man with common sense and
enough honesty to confess his own
past will respect her any less for her
mistake.
1t is the present that counts, and
not the past. Let the dead ones bury
the dead and bygOnes be bygones.
Even nature herself, the most mer-
CHESS lawgiVer, will forgive and for
get sins committed against her COM
mands. AS DR.. Hall puts it: mo
matter how much you have violated
the laws of nature, if you begin to
obey them, like a merciful mother,
she heals all wounds with a kiss"
Why should man set a standard
for the other half of humanity which
he himself is not willing to obey?,
How about it, fellows? Come on,
boys. Let's make it unanimous
AIois Knapp.
The entente allies have approxi-
mately 100000 aeroplanes, according
to P. Y. Alexander, former leader in
English aerOnauical Development
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-03

The entente allies have approxi-
mately 100000 aerOplanes, according
to P. Y. Alexander, former leader in
English aerOnautical Development
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-02-02

er or inferior article, and often foF TIE
sole purpose Of making more profit
and not reducing the cost To the con-
aunner," says ]. II. Calvert Chief 0f
Dairy and Food Commission. IN the 0f-
iiciai bulletin u tiis BOaTd q AgTi
culture for November.
"This Is the season for sausage and
we find that much Of it contains GER
cal. This IS not harmful, nor IS it
prohibited provided it is sold for sau
sage with cereal added. Department
Ruling No. s provides that sausage,
sstxasslz ea4sA oil oivnilass ran-
ducts containing cereal Or any other
substance besides wholesome fresh
meat cannot be sold at retail unless
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-02-02


Each day unfolds something new IN
the world Of fashion, for many inter
esting novelties catch the eye Of those
who observe the women Of fashion,
from whose apparel may be cleaned
every little detail and tim Of interest
which create the atmosphere Of good
style.
Some of the new collars are large
affairs rolled high at the back and low
IN front. These have been given the
demure name Of monk collar, and one
Il illustrated in the sketch. Some
times they are fastened with little but
tons and loops at the front, or the clos
Inc ii made invisible. They are usually
made Of satin or the new figured silks
To contrast with the dress material.
The loose side panels on skirts, with
large pockets on each side, are also
recognized as one of the newest style
notes in skirts. The panels being loose
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-02-02


tain nothing but pure. fresh whcle
some pork, with o. without the add
ton of salt Or other condiments
Another article III food that hnH
been badly adulterated II tho past y
ths oyster. When cystszs &c xcsssis
to contain less than I2sd solids It Is
clear evidence that they have been
Watered. 1t is not necessary for the
consumer to pay for the additional
water as they can furnish II as cheap
as the dealer.
Anyone believing that another
nartv IS selling an article Of food that
has been adulterated ii any way e re-
ported to us, we will appreciate II, I"
says Chief Calvert.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-02-02

among the materials fox zIEs and
dresses. With splashes o. hKis Il enlors
III huge dots Of squares against A
white background Or even : natnfl
background, they make TIE most asA
rinAting znAHtS ss.
dotted designs are very striking and
introduce an entirely new mote. Some
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H - y
Of the designs are distinctly Oriental
other important fabrics which in nspite
in effect. silk and wool jei
of hayin & been used over and over
again are still counted among fash
ionable materials,
For the BOudoir
A negligee with angel sleeves is one
of the latest offerings for the woman
who loves to be daintily and becom-
ingly attired in her bOudoir. A sketch
is shown here. The negligee is Of
crepe de Chine, with fine lace edging
around the collar and pockets, and
sleeves Of deep lace flouncing. The
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-02-02
Gomez.

The delicates lingerie dress this sea-
son is of Georgette, chiffon cloth, or
net-these for the more formal dress
es, while for other purposes there are
dainty, fine voiles, with new printed,
woven or embroidered designs in the
most attractive colorings imaginable.
Net dresses are finely embroidered and
trimmed with lace, while those Of chif-
fon and Georgette are adorned with
the ubiquitous embroidery in cross
stitch, beads or darning-stitch.
The New COlOrs
Green is one of the most fashionable
colors for the coming season. 1t has
already been launched by Paris with
great success; furthermore, it is the
true color of spring and for that rea-
son most appropriate for this season
of the year, There is delicate can
ary yellow used both for afternoon
and evening gowns which Is quite new
and promises to be very much favored.
Yellow in any shade seems to meet
with approval. The deep mustard and
citron shades are considered especially
smart for sports clothes.
We have not been able to get away
from dark blue, for, in spite Of many
people being tired Of it, Fashion con-
siders it correct for the tailored suit
and dress, and it is much too practi-
cal color to be discarded.
BIOuses Of Chiffon
The sketch illustrates a blouse Of
chiffon made 10 be worn outside the
skirt, a style which increases in popu-
larity as time goes on. The neck line,
going straight across the front and
back from shoulder to shoulder, Is
also proving very popular. This line Is
not so hard when the material is soft
ly shirred and an additional piece Of
plain chiffon Is placed over the shotil-
der. Shirred pockets at the edge Of
the peplum, and the ribbon decora-
tion ending in loops below the belt,
which is finished with prim, tailored
bow directly in front, are special style
features worthy Of consideration, for
they appear in many Of the new mo
dels, varying according to tie nature
Of the design.
BIouses Of satin and silk are also
sheer materials which are now being
used.
The tailored skirt with large pOcIx-
cts placed over the inverted pleats at
the sides Is one Of the newest models
il separate skirts. The skirt ii 0f
Oysterswhitc trssur. N
1ussuF ann H0ngee Very smart N
Tussur and pOn9ed have rev rivals
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-02-02
SAUSAGE WITH CEREAL
MUST Be so MARKED

Owing to the high costs Of All
foods, there seems to be an incentive
on the part Of some dealers to reduce
the cost of them by adding some cheap
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-02-02
Items Of Interest in New
Collars and Skirts

;nc strong Oriental effect. The panel
was VA finished at the ends with 2 fringe
Of the colored silks used in the EN-,
broidery- dark red dark blue ana
gold.
In old-g0ld NeOrgeLve Was q Wvil,
derfully attractive dress decorated
with blue and gold beads; another IN
light gray trimmed with old-rose
beads carried out two very delightful
color schemes.
The Latest Fads In Underwear
Speaking Of Georgette this sheer
fabric IS put to all sorts Of uses, and
does not stop at dresses but appears
to be quite fav0rite for underwear.
The most appealing shades Of pale
blue, lavender and flesh color, fashion
undergarmentS of every description.
Though they are hardly practical,
there are many who find impossible
to resist these dainty underga garments.
Underwear seems to be getting more
and more elaborate, and the very lat
4 est fad is the combination Of silver
IIace with Georgette. Bead-work,
TOO. has invaded underwear, and it has
been seen on the new pajanas and
nightgowns Of Georgette crepe. There
are, however, some exceedingly dainty
pieces Of lingerie which are quite prac-
tical after all. Among these are the
silk and wash satin undergarments
which are very practical as long as
they are carefully laundered. The deli
icate shades must be washed with care
to preserve their colors, and there Is
no denying the fact that it is worth
the trouble for the satisfaction that
one feels from possessing dainty lin
gerie.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-02-02

Altho New York is still in the grip
Of winter, thoughts of lighter clothes
to be worn under sunny skies begin
to be forced on our attention. Inn
mediately after the holiday season the
shops began to show a tempting array
Of thin dresses and lights suits, for it
is now that the exodus to warmer cli-
mates begins to take place. Those OF
us who either from choice or necessity
must see the winter thru in the cold re
gions, may still contemplate the styles
that are offered for Southern wear,
for they are pretty accurate fore
cast Of what will be worn when spring
comes.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-02-02

flap about in the wind, often disclosing
a bright lining of contrasting material
on the reverse side. From the front,
these side panels seem at first to be
nothing but the familiar tunic which
appears quite often in the new dresses
showing the narrower undersldrts.
Another treatment Of side panels ap
pears in some skirts where the panel
extends to the lower edge Of the skirt,
is attached there, and falls softly over
theedge In puffed or draped effect.
Pulled all around in imit@tion Of the
Turkish trouser effect, are some Of the
skirts of evening dresses In the sup
ple taffctas and silver tissue cloths,
dresses IN this style are extremely
graceful, the skirts devoid Of any trim
mag whatever ard The Dodices ftting
\ rather snugly IN contrast. The bod
ices are in reality hardly more than
deep bands suspended bystraps of RIB
bon over the shoulders. Sleeves there
are none, unless the bands across the
upper part Of the arms are so called.
IN other styles of evening dresses,
however, sleeves begin to be more fav-
ored than they have been for some
time. The flowing sleeves which form
a kind of drapery reaching almost to
the edge of the skirt is a style with
great charm.
New Footwear Fashions
Not only in dresses but in footwear,
some novelties are noticed. For after
neon wear there are black and tan
shoes with gray buclSskin uppers, and
these have found favor with well-dres-
sed women. Dark gray brocaded up
pers are also considered very good
style. Suede shoes laced in front or
buttoned at the side, may almost be
said to be taking the place Of kid shoes
SO popular are they.
The dress of broadcloth in the sec
Ond sketch shows one of the new over
dress styles worn with a guimpe. A
full box -pleated skirt is attached to a.
straight-hanging jumper little below.
the normal waistline and the whole
hangs from the shoulders. The worsted
embroidery on the front Of the jumper
and on the pockets is worked in black,
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-02-02

ssd and yellow. Rich embroideries CON
.a'ie TO iiRure very prominently II all
dfesses One Of the latest models m
systeFr white tusspr had q wide en-
''..:.es's1 I,Aszs ffTsEst aiid bsGi y uoFS.s'e
= s''in silk T. : elcse design and gig.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-21
ROAD SOCIETY

Miss Martha c. Williams returned
Monday to the New England Conserv-
atory Of Music, Boston. after the East
er vacation
Mr.. and Mrs. C. Billings Wheeler
are entertaining their three gTandchil-
dren from Westerly.
Mrs. Phebe Ford motored to New
London Tuesday as the guest of Mrs
Charles e. Wheeler and family Of
Mystic.
Miss Gates from the Connecticut. COLI
lege spent Sunday with her uncle and
aunt, Mr. and Mrs. n. Stanton Gates.
Mr.. and Mrs. Parker johnson re-
turned Sunday to their home in
Springfield. = -
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Wilcox and son
of Oneco have been visiting friends
here recently.
Mrs. Eliza p. Neyes visited her sis
ter. Mrs. John Macponough. in Groton
Tuesday. RES 80 ~
Charles Church of, Westerly spent
Sunday with Donald Wheeler.
Word has been received from Rev.
George B. Spalding of Cocoanut Groye,
Fla. that on Easter morning five were
admitted to membership to the church
end at the services of Christian En-
deavor in the evening five new mem
bers joined. Large American flags
have been recently presented the
church by Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Rogers
Mallory, formerly of Mystic. &
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-21
SOUTH LYME

Mr. and Mrs F. C. Payne have re-
turned to their home here after spend
ing the winter with their daughter in
New Haven. 80
Mrs. Albert H. Miller and children,
Albert and Marjorie, who have been
spending couple Of weeks with Mrs.
Miller's mother, have returned to their
home in Jersey City. -
Arthur Miner will soon move his
family to Groton, where he is employ
ed by the Ship and Engine company.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. .H.< Waterhouse
spent Sunday as guests OF Mystic
friends.
Helen waterhouse visited In Essex
Sunday.
Mrs Herman Ravens was a recent
guest Of her sister, Mrs. r. w. Chap
man.
Miss Eta Powell, who was visiting
her parents In New Haven. during
Easter vacation, has returned to her
school duties here. - p
Mrs. Laura L. Peck was the guest
of her aunt, Mrs. Julia Littlefeld, in
Lyme, Thursday.
B. P. Stanhope is at his home here
getting the place ready for occupancy
soon.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-21
This. Simple Laxative
A Household Necessity
DR.. Cald,Uell's Syrup Pepsin
Should Have a Place in
Eperv Home

Constipation, or inaction of the bow
els, a condittoafi that nearly everyone
experiences with more or less fire.
quency, is the direct cause of much
disease. WfIeH the bowels become
closged with refuse from the stomach,
foul gases and poisons are generated,
and unless the congestion is quickly
relieved the system becomes weakened
and most susceptible to attack.
Various remedies to relieve consti-
patton are prescribed. but many of
these contain cathartic or purgative
agents that are harsh and violent In
their action and shock the system.
The most effective remedy is the COM
bination of simple laxative herbs with
pepsins that Is sold In drug stores I'M
der the name Of DR.. CaldwelPs Syrup
Pepsin. fs ~
The Hon. John d. Keister Of Bran
DIVINE, w. Va. who has represented
his district in the State Legislature
for six years, writes that he uses DIR.
Ca1dwe1ls Syrup Pepsin and finds II a
splendid laxative, seasy TO take and
mild, yet positiye,s in its action, and
that It should be in every household
for use when needed.
DR.. CaldwelPs Syrup Pepsin Is sold
by druggists in all parts of the United
States and costs only fifty cents q
bottle. 1t contains no ,opiate or mar
cotic drug. does not grippe. and rs rec
ommended as family laxative, mild