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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-06-08

SprOwl OF sprltlng away ms Ward,
Eileen OHara. But when Sprowl at
last comprehended that the girl and
the papers had really disappeared, he
turned like maddened pig on Mum,
tore the signed checks to shreds before
his eyes, and cursed him steadily as
long as he remained within hearing.
As for Num- his game appeared to
be up. He hurried to New York, and
spent a month or two attempting to
find some trace of his ward, then his
money gave out. He returned to his
community and wrote o cringing letter
to Sprowl, begging him to buy the
O'Hara land for next to nothing, and
risk the legality of the transfer. To
which Sprowl paid no attention. A
week later Mum and the Shining Band
left for Munnville Maine,
1t was vaguely understood at the
club that Lansing had patient in 5
and 6.
Probably rich woman whom he
can't afford to lose" suggested Sprowl
with sneer; "but I'm cursed if | can
see why he should turn this club into
drugshop to make money in" And the
Colonel and the Major agreed that it
was indecent in the extreme.
To his face of course, SprOwl, the
Colonel and the Major treated Lansing
with perfect respect; but the faint odor
of antiseptics from rooms 5 and g made
them madden and madden every time
they noticed it.
Meanwhile young Coursay had a
free bride; Lansing was never around
to interfere, and he drove and rode and
fshed and strolled with Agatha Sprowl
until neither he nor the shameless
beauty knew whether they were stand
ing on their heads or their heels. To be
in love was new sensation to Agatha
Sprowl; to believe himself in love was
nothing new to Coursay, but the flavor
never palled.
What they might have done-what
perhaps, they had already decided to do
nobody but they knew. The chances
are that they would have bolted if they
had not run smack into that rigid sem
tinel who guards the pathway of life.
The sentinel is called Fate, And it
came about in the following manner
DIR. Courtney Thayer arrived one
cool day early in October; Lansing met
him with quiet SMILE and, together,
these eminent gentlemen entered rooms
5 and 6.
A few moments later Courtney Thay-
err came out, laughing, followed by Lam
sing, who also appeared to be a prey to
mirth.
"Shes charming perfectly
charming" said Courtney Thayer
"Where the deuce do these Yankee
convent people get that elusive Con-
tinental flavor? Her father must have
been a gentleman"
He was an Irish lumberman," said
Lansing. After a moment he added:
$50 you won't come back, doctor?"
"No, it's not necessary; you know
that. I've an operation tomorrow in
Manhattan; | must get back to town.
Wish | could stay and shoot grouse
with you, but | can't"
"Come up for the fall flight of wood
cock: I'll wire you when it's on, urged
Lansing.
Perhaps; goodbye"
Lansing took his Outstretched hand
in both of his.
There is no use in my trying to tell
you what you have done for me,
DOCTOR" he said.
Thayer regarded him keenly
Thought | did it for her, >" he re-
marked.
Instantly Lansing's face turned red
hot. Thayer claspcd the young mans
hands and shook them till they ached,
uNou,ro oil riubt NV bov--vn,i' ra
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-06-08

wind came fragrantly, puff on pun,
along the road, stirring the sllvery dust.
She laid one slim hand in Lansing's
steadily and noiselessly they traversed
the dew-wet meadow, crossed the river
by the second bridge and so came to the
dark clubhouse under the trees
There was nobody visible except the
steward when they entered the hall.
1.-TWO rooms and a bath, John,
said Lansing quietly; and followed the
steward up the stairs guiding his blind
charge.
The rooms were on the north angle
Lansing and Coursay inspected them
carefully, gave the steward proper dl-
rection, and dismissed him.
Get me telegram blank" said Lam
sing. Coursay brought one. His cou-
sin penciIed despatch, and the young
man took it and left the room.
The girl was sitting on the bed, silent
intent, following Lansing with her
sightess eyes.
edo you trust me?" he asked, pleas
antly
eyes, oh, yes, with all my hearth
He steadied his voice 81 think |
can help you'll am sure | can. have
sent to New York for DR. Courtney
Thayer'
He drew a long breath; her beauty
almost unnerved him.
"Thayer will operate; he's the best
of all. Are you afrald?'
She lifted one hand and held it out,
hesitating. He took it.
No, not afraid, she said.
"You arc wise there is no need for
fear, All will come right, my child. "
She listened intently.
cit is necessary in such operations
that the patient should, above all, be
cheerful and-and happy
"Oh yes, 49,. and am happy! Truly!
truly" she breathed,
and brave, and patient and ODE
dient-and-" his voice trembled a
trihe "You must lie very still, he
ended, hastily.
"Will you be here?'
"Yes--yes, of course!'
Then will lie very still
He left her curled up in an easy
chair, smiling at him with blind eyes;
ne scarcely lOunu MS way uOWn-SIdlTS
for all his eyesight. He stumbled to
the grill-room door, felt for the knob
and flung it open.
A flood of yellow light struck him
like blow; through the smoke he saw
the wine-hushed faces of Colonel Hys-
sop and Major Brent staring at him
Cad, lansing" said the Major,
you're white and shaky as ninety
innocent toy lamb Come in and have
drink, m 'boy!'
Il wanted to say" said Lansing,
that have patient in and 6. It's
an emergency case I've wired for Court
ney Thaycr | wish to ask the privi-
Iege and courtesy Of the club for my
patient It's unusual; it's intrusive.
Absolute and urgent necessity is my
plea"
The two old gentlemen appeared
startled, but they. hastily assured Lam
sing that his request would be honored;
and Lansing went away to pace the
veranda until Coursay returned from
the telegraph station
! In the grill-room Major Brent's pop
eyes were fixed on the Colonel in in
famed inquiry.
"Dammel" snapped the Colonel
does that young man take this club for
a hospital?"
Hell be washing bandages in the
river neyt, he'll DoiSOn the front with
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-06-08

slackers Of our own country who try
~ avada their resDonsibility and duty
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-06-08

mechanics, electricians, railroad men,
-telepraDh operators. carpenters. paint
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-06-08

plans to draft from 100000 to T. the ag
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-06-08

the ages Of 81 and 30, inclusive; Bos-'
ton "a 326 and st. Louis 84.984. There
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-29
News Of New HAMPTON,

Special to Times Republican,
New Hampton, March %. Miss
Madonna Barrett. l4-year old daugh
ter of Mr.. and Mrs Charles Barrett.
81 this city. died Tuesday afternoon OF
pneumonia. She had been III for sew
eral DAYS.
While helping his father move -
building Frank wilkins nearly hled to
death when the axe slipped and cut ar
artery in his wrist
A. a result of the high water in the
Cedar river, the mill flume OF the
Sloat mill at ChiCkasaw, was torn out
Mr. Sloat VIII be unable to continue
his business for At least two weeks
Announcements have been received
that Clifford Strike. former resident
OF this city, has been married 20 Miss
Olga Salberg at Wateriown. :. D. Mr..
Strike is the second son Of +. +.
Strike, city clerk of this city. The
couple will make their home at sum
NIT, S. D.
Joseph Forkenb brock, prominent bus
mess man Of New Hampton. died OF
pneumonia Yesterday. Mr.. Forkenbrnck
had been i'll for less than a week bus
the severe attack could not he over
come. He leaves three boys and q
wife to mourn his death. Mr. F'orken-
brock was half owner Of the Carmen
& Forkenbrock hardware.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-29
MAN WHO BECAME ILL ON MUS
cATINE STREETS ROBBED BY
STRANGER WHO AIDED HIM.
THIRTY DOLLARS AND
VALUABLE PAPERS TAKEN
Thief Assists Stricken Man TO Y. M.
c. A. Building and Robbery Is Re-
veaIed When He Reoovers-Police
Search For Stranger 50 Far Un-
availins-Other Iowa News.

Muscatine, March o9.--The good Sa-
marian who picked up George Baker
of Evanston. ILL.,, Monday evening when
he was stricken with heart failure on
the sidewalk in front Of the y. N. c. y.
building here also picked his pockets OF
$50 in cash and several valuable pa
pers. According to a report made TO the
police. The identity of the man who
assisted Baker into the "Y' building
where he suddenly vanished is I'M
known.
Baker was removed to the hospital IN
an unconscious condition and il WAS
not until late yesterday afternoon that
the robbery was discovered. After ne
had gained consciousness he immedi-
ately asked for his clothing as he was
anxious about some papers he carried,
They were missing as well as was his
cash Not a cont remained IN his wal
let.
The police began an investigation in
an effort TO ascertain who the first man
WAS who assisted Baker Mr.. Baker,
who is a travelling salesman, was
stricken suddenly III while walking
north on Iowa avenue about 1870 Mon
day evening. He dropped 20 the side
walk and was picked up by pedes-
trian who was passing and was helped
into the 'Y' building. There others
came 10 his assistance and ne was re
moved 10 a hospital for medical atten-
ticn. II the meantime the first man TO
reach him. who was a stranger, van
shed
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-29
Alden News,

Special to. Times Republican.
& Alden March 29.-The Alden Club
met Tuesday evening in Alden's hall.
With light supper at $50 and busi-
ness session at 40, matters of i'm
portance were taken up and details of
these will he given out in due time.
The blind pianist. Edward Baxter
Perry, entertained in the Congrega-
tional church Tuesday an enthusiastic
audience.
Mrs. Clara Johnston is at Ellsworth
hospital for treatment .or appendicitis.
Mrs. Betsey Newton will go with her
son Arthur to his farm, where he will
live this year In the meantime the
portions Of her farm residence which
We're ruined by the fire some time ago
will be repaired.
Several Of the road drag men have
covered their sections and consequent
" the roads are much improved since
Monday
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-29
ENGINEERS DISCUSS WAR.
Conference in Session in Chicago to
Cooperate With Government.

Chicago. March 29.--Active co-opera-
ton of engineers, civil, mechanical
electrical and automobile, necessary in
carrying on modern warfare, Will he
discussed at the third conference OF the
committee on engineering operation
which began its sessions here today,
with the call TO order by Prof. f. II.
Newell. head of the department of civil
engineering, University OF Illinois, and
chairman OF the committee.
A two days conference has been ar
ranged during which various technical
subjects will be considered, officers and
committee reports presented In addition
to informal discussions in which the
present crisis and the part which engi-
neers must take in active warfare are
expected to be received. In this con-
nection the address OF J. S. Dennis.
president OF the Canadian Society OF
Civil Engineers on Our War Prob
lens" and an address on How Cam
adam Engineers Organize" by Prof I.
II. Mcleod. of Montreal scheduled for
this afternoon are awaited with inter-
est.
Discussion Of welfare of members,
ethics. publicity, public service ensi-
neers and the report Of the resolutions
committee are scheduled for tomorrow.
An informal dinner with DR., Edwin
II. Lewis. dean of Lewis Institute,
preniding, Is set for tonight at which
addresses will be made by II. NJ. Byll-
esby. president OF the Chicago Civic
Federation: Morris l. Cook, former
director OF public works. Philadelphia
and others .. ...
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-29

abruptly, leaning back, II guess I'm
some giddy young buck. whatf'
Whitaker reviewed the striking e.
feet Max had created by encasing his
brief neck ana double chin in an old
fashioned high collar and black silk
stock, beneath which his important
chest was protected by an deliberately
.frilled shirt decorated with black pearl
studs. His waist was strapped in by
pique waistcoat edged with black,
and there was distinctly perceptible
invisible" stripe in the material of his
evening coat and trousers.
Dressed like 4 fool" Max summed
up the ensemble before his guest could
speak. "Would you believe that de-
spalr could gnaw at the vitals Of any
one as wonderfully arrayed?"
Il would not" Whitaker asserted.
yet, Pm down in the mouth, be-
cause this is Sara's last appearance"
Max motioned the waiter to remove
the debris Of course. 1--WE got 1t in
my knob that she's my mascot. If she
leaves me. my luck goes with her. I
made her. all right. but she made me,
too; and it sprains my sense of good
business TO break up paying combs
nation like that
Nonsense" Whitaker contended
warmly. IF I'm not mistaken, you
were telling me this afternoon that
you stand next to Belasco as n produc-
ing manager. The loss of one star isn't
going to rob you OF that prestige, is
it7'
"You never can tell the little man
contended darkly; II wouldn't bet
thirty cents my next production would
turn out hit. I've had several close
calls with Snra-she's threatened to
chuck the stage often before this; but
every time something happened to
make her change her mind. I've got a
bunch maybe something will happen
this time, too. II 1t does. won't want
any partners"
Whitaker laughed quietly and turned
the conversation, accepting the mana
gers pseudo-confidences at their face
value-that is, as pure blum, quite con.
sistent with the managerial pose.
They rose presently and made their
way out into the crowded, blatant night
Of Broadway.
"We'll walk. If you don't mind" Max
suggested. ut isn't far, and I'd like
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-29
DON'T SHOOT At BALLOONS.
Punishment Severe if Anyone Fire =
Air Machine OF Any Kind.

Omaha, March 2s.-Add to the perils
OF aeronautics the friendly salute OF
the farmer who fires his shotgun or
rife at the airmen as they fit by. Pilot
Leo Stevens. who5is instructing army
officers al Fort Omaha in balioonins
has encountered this danger on his
last four fights and he now seeks the
widest publicity OF the fact that 1t Is a
crime, punishable. by imprisonment
from ten to twenty years for anyone
to fire at passing balloon.
Until his last flight Stevens had be-
lieved that the shots which whizzed py
him were merely badly aimed salutes
but several days ago upon LANDING
near Moberly, Mo-, he met farmer
who informed him II was fortunate for
him he drifted below Hill when he did.
The farmer admitted he and his son
were out with their guns to pot the
strange air vehicle. Since then Stevens
has discovered that others have gone
cunning for his balloon. not with hos
tile intent but merely to see II they
could hit il.
Stevens has made application TO !ht
war department for warning circulars
which will be placarded within th'
"a eius 0. the possible fights. Owing
TO the uncertainties OF the wind IT i
Impossible 70 send out adYanc" inf"r
nation as to the direction OF the night
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-29

to get line on The houss o II goes
In" He sighed affectedly. Heaven
knows when I'll see another swell au-
dlence mobbing one OF my attraction r.
They pushed forward slowly through
the eddying tides, .elbowed BY match
less motley Of humanity, deafened By
its thousand tongues dazzled to blinAsl
ness by walls Of living light Whitahss]
experienced sensation of participat.
Ing in royal progress Max was plain
~ a man Of mark: he left q wake Of
ripping interest. At every third step
somebody hailed him, as q rule BY his
first name; generally he responded byl
q curt nod and tightening Of HE
teeth upon his cigar.
They turned east through Forty
sixth street. shouldered by q dsnssf|
rabble whose faces, all turned in one,
direction, shone livid with the glare OF,
a gigantic electric sign, midway down
the block:
rHEATER MAX
SARA LAWS FAREWELL.
It was nearly half-past eight; the
house had been open sincs sevexI; and
still queue ran from the gallery doors
to Broadway. The lobby itself was,
crowded to suffocation with an occi-I
dental dnrbar of barbaric magniAcence.
the city's supreme manifestation OF
It's religion, the ultimate rite In the
worship Of the pomps Of the flesh.
Look at that" Max grumbled
through his cigar. "Ain't it a shame7 r
"What?" Whitaker had to lift his.
voice to make 1t carry above the bus-l
Zing Of the throng. .s
1.-THE money I'm losing" returned
the manager, wildly disguised. II,
could've filed the Metropolitan opera
house three times over!"
He swung on his heel and began to,
push his way out Of the lobby. Come
along--no use trying. to get in this
way"
Whitaker followed. to be led down a,
blind alley between the theater and
the adjoining hotel. An illuminated
sign advertised the stage door, through
which. via brief hallway. they en-.
tered the postscenium and--Max drag
ging him by the arrin-passed through,
small door Into the 'gangway behind
the boxes.
Curtains Just up," Max told him !;
lContinued on Page Five.]
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-29
PLANS UNDER WAY TO ORGAN
lzE TWO TROOPS OF CAVALRY
AND COMPANY OF ENGINEERS.
FACULTY MEMBERS TO
JOIN IN MOVEMENT
Census Of Student Body Now Under
Way Enlistments Not Permitted
Until Boys Secure Consent Of Par.
ents-Nucieus Of Organization to Be
Made Up Of Faculty Members.

Ames, March 2s.-Two troops OF cav
airy and at least one company OF en-
gineers are to be recruited at the Iowa
State College here for the Iowa Ma
tional Guard il was announced toda
following a special meeting last night
attended both by faculty members and
members o. the student body.
Permission OF the state military au
thorit!es to raise the troops has been
asked and 1t was announced students
would be allowed 10 join only after OBJ
tanning parental consent The nu-
clcus OF the military organization will
be made up of faculty members.
The authorities Of the college today
started census Of the student body
TO determine how many are eligible for
military duty.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-29
TIMEsREPuBLIcAN, MARsIAILToWN IOWA: MARcH 2a 1917

Ing his time here assisting In the en-
dowment and Improvement campaign
for the college, went to Chicago Tues
day evening in the interest OF the
campaign
c. w. Ennis and Mrs. Ennis have
returned from trip on business in
Tennessee.
Miss Eta Donet. who has been
spending several weeks visiting her
brother near Fayette, has returned and
will spend a few weeks here. She has
sold her home to Richard Mason and
will give possession in April after
which she will leave Toledo.
Little Miss Nellie Wier, daughter Of
II. V. Wier the manager of the Wier
Canning Company, narrowly escaped
very serious accident Monday evening.
She ran in front of an auto being driven
past the Wier home. and was Knocked
down and a severe cash was cut above
her eye. The auto was not being
driven fast and the driver abruptly
turned the car to the roadside 50
Nellie was struck only glancing
blow.
Mr. and Mrs. c. W. Ennis took their
little daughter Elizabeth to Marshall
town Tuesday for counsel for trouble
with her ears. there being fear that
case of mastoiditis is developing.
Tuesday afternoon and evening was
held the school of instruction and in
spection Of the Toledo chapter. No.
$50. Order of the Eastern Star. Mrs.
Maude Haley. of Belle Plaine. district
inspector. was present 10 exemplify the
NE in no Of
spection in the evening. About l25
members We're present for the o'clock
luncheon and the evening session.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-29
LEAVES $1,000 TO LIBRARY,
1euIah Bennett Lorine. Of Sac City
Creates Fund For New Books.

Special TO Times Republican.
Sac City, March 29.-In the viii OF
the late Beulah Bennett Lortng. VIE OF
T. W. Lo-ing q. Sac City Nero liant.
was bequest of $1,000 TO the city OF
Sac City 70 be held IN trust and the
income used to purchase new books
for the city library as the library d.
tors see fit. The Will also provided
considerable sums TO 90 70 various
mutations OF the Protestant Epis-
copal diocese over the state. Mrs. Lor-
ing was instrumental n the founding
Of the Carnegie library in Sac city
and was member OF the library board
at the time OF her death.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-29
The Beginning Of Protestant Mis-

f H IS
THE Beginning of Protestant Mis-
sions."
Mr.. and Mrs F. G. Clifford have their
goods nearly ready for shipment and
will vacate Hotel Monroe on Satur-
day night. at which time the new pro-
prietors Peter, Otto and Elida Weedin,
take full possession. The Giffords 20
direct to Chicago. where they will take
am apartment and look after their
property in that city,
The fourteen young ladies forming
the Poweshiek campfire under guar
dianship OF Mrs. J. f. Mangold. have
been organized by DR.. Louise +.
Ostrem into class in first aid" work
under the auspices of the American
Red Cross Society, with headquarters
at WASHINGTON. ID. c.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-29
GrinnelI and Vicinity.

Special 10 Times -Repuofcan,
Gr!nneil, March 2s.--AF- p4he!' VINO
has been one OF the 'TTlAhTi- E'eS-9'ei
force. has found similar employ i'e'i
on Burlington paper ana mas H!oEeo
his wife and chno 10 mat city !" I'VE
Miss Gera!dane Gray stopped on heF
way from visiting trip 70 Washington
and New YORK 70 heT nome n Doi'!'h-
bus. Neb-. 10 F.sit nrienF WIN M's.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-29
cHAPTE Err V.
Curtain.
Copyright BY Louis joseph Vance

NUFSGiN.
Nothing would satisfy Max but that
Whitaker should dine with him. He
consented to drop him at the Ritz.Carl.
ton, in order that he might dress. only
on the condition that Whitaker would
meet him at seven, in the white room
at the Knickerbocker.
Just mention my name to the head
! waiter" he said with magnificence; "or
II I'm there first. you can't help see
ing me. Everybody knows my table
the little one in the southeast corner,
. Shoot, James,"
The latter phrase was Max's way of
ordering the driver to move on. The
car snorted resentfully. then pulled
smoothly and swiftly away. Max
waved jaunty farewell with a lemon
colored hand. over the back Of the ton.
neau.
Whitaker went up to his room in a
reflective mood in which the theatrical
man had little place. Since his arrival
| in New York he had fallen into the
habit Of seeking the view from his
window when in meditative humor. A
view Of ten thousand roofs, inexpressi-
bly, enchanting. :. Somewhere
-perhaps-in that welter of steel and
stone, as eternal and as restless as the
sea, was the woman Whitaker had
married. working out her lonely des-
tiny. A haphazard biscuit tossed from
his window might fall upon the very
roof that sheltered her: he might
search for g hundred years and never
cross her path.
He wondered.
The possibility that she might have
married a second time did not disturb
his pulse by the least fraction Of a
beat. He even contemplated the chance
that she might be dead with normal
eQuanimity.f Fortunate, that he didn't
love her. More fortunate still. that he
loved no one else.
Inconunently he wrote and dis
patched a long. extravagant cablegram
to Mrs. Petit In care Of the American
embassy, little doubling that she would
Immediately answer.
When eventually he strobe into the
white ROOM Max was already estab-
lished at the famous little table in the
southeast corner. Whitaker was con-
scious Of turning heads and guarded
comment as he took his place opposite
the little fat man.
Make you famous in a night Max
assured him Importantly. Don't hap
pen to need any notorlety. do you?"
mo. thanks"
.Dlne with me here. three nights
hand.running and they'll let you into
the Syndicate by the back door with
out even asking your name. p, T. AS
one grand little motto, my boy.
up. T. Ar
Pays to advertise. Paste that in
your hat. Look me over" he requested