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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-10
BY HILDA
NORRIS

Betty blushed.
Thank you,-Im afraid you're just trl
ing TO cheer me up"
But Carlos Carter shook his head. an
abstracted CLEAN in his eyes Tie went OIL
without another word
when Betty was starting Cor home that
afternoon she heard some one calling o.
her. She halted at the bottom OF the
great stone staircase, and waited iu sur
prise
II was Carlos Carter.
81 want TO ask you something" he said
catching up with her. We've planned 81
float for the Liberty loan parade. and We
want you 10 be in IT. In fact we want you
10 be It. The float IL TO represent Jeanne
dare before the king. and we want YOU %
be Jeanne. Will you2"
ct? Why, Mr.. Carter"
You can't refuse. It's a patriotic act
you know. There IS no other girl who
could look the part as well as you can and
there is no other girl who deserves the
honor. either. I haven't seen any one else
going without new hat In order 20 bus
bonds"
And so of course, Betty had TO consent
And a very lovely Jeanne she made. too
But the incest thing was that this proved
to be only the beginning Of her friendship
with Carlos Carter He told her all about
himself, things which the others did not
know. How. two years before he had en-
listed in the Canadian army. seen active
service and been wounded. He had been
given an honorable discharge. but the old
wound in his shoulder made e. impossible
for him 70 enlist in the American army
He spent his evenings doing his bit"
making speeches for the Liberty loan drive.
doing patriotic posters after ALL he was no
Stacker.
And since this all happened only a few
friends already, I can only surmise the end
Of this story. But Bettys happy face
makes me very sure that 7 have guessed 90
rightly.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-10

Of ribbon. Betty was, by contrast, classic
ally simple. And Carlos Carter had taste
for the classic.
The art school was to take part in the
big Liberty loan parade by having a very
elaborate float. 1t was being designed by
a committee of students, at the head Of
which was Carlos Carter No one knew,
as yet. exactly what the design would be.
but Betty heard number of the girls ex-
press the hope that they would be chosen
to dress up" and ride upon it. She wished
that she might, too. II would seem like
doing something to help. apart from the
fun that it would be. But it was not likely
that any one would think of choosing her
when there were so many pretty. stylish
girls about. She put the wistful hope
quickly from her mind being utterly
vain.
Carlos Carter came up and spoke to her
after class the next day. He seldom had
much to do with any Of the girls; Betty
felt oddly fattered. And when he showed
her something the picture of herself in the
old sailor hat, she colored with surprise
why MT. Carterl It looks like me. yes.
only you fattered me lot. And that old
hat"
Whats the matter with the hat?
thought 1t looked nice I liked the lines of
it here at the side"
We'll, it's very old hat. a sort Of an old
friend. I suppose its lines have grown TO
be friendly. too. but it really is a fright.
You see"
''What?"
I'm saving my money to buy Liberty
bond. / can't have the bond and a new
hat both, so I'm choosi lg the former. But
it's not the easiest thing in the world 10
wear a hat two years old when every one
else has bran new ones"
I should say notr' he agreed sympa-
thetcally. But some Of EN- haven't got
patriotism enough TO save and buy a bond.
either. And 10 me, honestly. that hat looks
just about right I admire It and you for
being willing 70 wear it."
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-10
CUPID IN CAMP

laughed at She whirled about pettlshly.
4 thought you'd enjoy getting out Of the
rut, as We all have. Don't you expect TO
rough It at all?"
Not If 1 can help myself" replied Ham
ilton. Il am fond Of rural scenery. I en-
Joy outdoor life. But-forgive me, Gene
1 am by nature gentle and retiring. you
know The antithesis Of the cave man"
Now he 9Is laughing at her. His sensi-
tive lips were twitching. and his long, dark
eyes crinkled at the corners. Gene flash
ed him a look Of resentment. The grace
and polish which had appealed 10 her IN the
city seemed foolish affectaticn now. She
believed Hamilton Wade was posing
He comprehended her unspoken disap-
prevail and made a deep bow. I'm sorry
if I'm disappointing you. Gene" he said
lightly. i am a guest. 1t is the duty OF
hostess to provide for her guests comfort
And I shouldn't be comfortable hiking.
Pardon me"
"Oh-pardon me" Gene became more
gracious for a while But somehow the
pleasure Of that days hike was not UP TO
expectations. The trip was longer than she
had intended, and she came home very
tired
Gene would not 90 TO the dance that
night in a neighbOring camp, but she in
sisted on Hamilton joining the other guests
who went from the Merrill place a good
rest pat her in shape for the hard occu-
patton OF the campers again
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rudy cheeks. But Frieda was beaming on
him.
That's the third one she's sold him"
observed one Of the others, a bit enviously.
I believe she's carrying on a Irritation
with him."
And had they heard the whispered ex-
change between Frieda and her patron,
they might have been further shocked.
VIE gents diesen morgen. Herr Mob
lcr?" she asked him, saucily. in an under
tone
"You-you know my name?" he STAN
mered, supposedly. And you-you-speak
German2"
"Oh, yes" she assured him, with q win
some smile. Papa taught me how. And I
know you - well - because everybody
knows you" She flashed him a winning
smile again. You're 500 prominent"
And your manner" he asked. still eye
ing her from head to foot
"Frieda," she told him,-a bit bashfully,
he thought. "F'rieda Schmidt"
"Ah!" he exclaimed. his eyes lighting up.
And you-too-are-Germ
MY father was" she answered. evasive-
~
and you-you are doing this work ?"
There was more assertion than questioning
in his tone. as he pointed to her Red Cross
costume.
This is a work Of mercy" she fenced
with him. meeting his gaze squarely. only
caring for the wounded, that's all"
"So!" he grunted. and then after a few
words turned away 10 desk, and Frieda
again held out her appealing palms
Buy a button, and be benevolent" she
sang out, with her lips, to the next man,
though her eyes followed Mohler until he
left the bank. Then with a swift move
ment, she darted TO the desk and grasping
a blotter, stuck Il in the pocket OF her
dress. Then she returned to her task, with
a new light in her eye.
THE brazen mink" muttered Miss
Wethridge, who noted the act. She's even
after a memoir OF him"
II don't believe that at ALL" came the
excited answer from the other girl. I be
lieve he's sent her-a secret message"
OH" cried Miss Wethridge, aghast and
the whispered SANDER spread like wlldfre
among the others. Their suspicious attitude
and accusing chances now became more
marked than ever.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-10

Fresh fuel was added each succeeding
day for a week. Each day. Mohler paused
before Friedas booth and exchanged hur-
ried whispers. and then after leaving.
Frieda would pocket some paper from the
desk
And then. one day. she capped the eli
max
Yes" she answered him. BEAUTIFULLY. in
reply TO his invitation as he pressed his red
face over the booth close TO her own. q
I'd like 10 go with you. whe1-when will
you-call?"
When you get through today" he re-
piled. briskly. AT three"
At O'Clock that afternoon, as Mohler
handed Miss Schmidt CALAMITY into his
capacious machine, the other girls ex-
changed Mortified glances
she's either a firt-Or a spy" was the
unanimous opinion. And others bad
enough"
And they might have added "pickpoc-
ket" to the indictment. had they seen
Frieda later when after heavy meal and
much wine. Mohler fell asleep in the ma
chine on their way for a nice. long ride. as
he expressed it. with sensuous leer on his
thick, sodden lips.
For she leaned forward over him. and
extracted several papers from his pocket
Then she leaned forward to the driver.
Quick" she commanded, in a whisper
Headquarters
Ten minutes later, a bright eyed, golden
haired beauty, with a sparkle in her eye
that meant some victims downfall
breezed into an Office marked Hugh Dun
can-Assistant u. s. Marshal" Back OF
her, followed a man IN chauffeur's uni
form, half dragging, half showing a rudy
faced young man, manacled and showing
distinct signs Of scuffle.
Frieda," exclaimed the youthful official,
happily, as he jumped TO his feet and ap-
preached her. "YOu-have-him? ?"
Yes" she answered. and pointed 20
Mohler. who glared at them savagely.
With SANKEY'S help. It's a good thing you
detailed Stanley to engage himself
chauffeur. He gave us tussle."
so It seems Duncan answered briefly.
then he ordered Stanley to take his prison
er out.
Alone with Frieda, Duncan turned his
face away and went 70 his desk He stared
out the window for several minutes, and
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-10
INFLUENZA AND THE BAN.

Now that the ban is off. and church-goer can get
to church. youngsters to school, and we can
all live again without official assurance are in
danger the bug" bug FLU" shake
hands and congratulate each other that still
alive. One thing about Those who demanded
ban Of them, guess. for somebody else, got
all of it that they wanted for themselves hard
Iy expected by churches instance that
would be put upon them. and scarcely anyone wanted
it put upon themselves, each regarding his
properly outside the desired pale but we extend
congratulations Health secy Freyermuth. that
he showed favorites; the newspapers on
election night.
AS for US. never very much in sympathy
with the ban. outside perhaps. a temporary closing
of the theaters schools and certainly these
the period that they been closed. but anyone
doesn't like it, happen to know that in this, at
least, the health secretary is TO be blamed Send
your complaints J. n. Hurry. Of the state
board of health, and fish If you the local
medcs. who urged the state secretary to his
anity Wen stick for anyone whom know is being
criticised blamed unjustiy Health sec'y Frey
ermuth We believe that people have taken the
"fu" from the ban being on. than would gotten
had been left off. The bug" prevalent in
Leeper park might been n church. OF
theater Without complete isolation of every victim
away his family, and everyone othe-
FLU" victims. the ban operated after the fashion Of
But get back to your business and forget it, and
forgetting the epidemic will vanish.
be cautious without being foolish People sple
did condition to be scared into fits the Spanish
influenza" so fresh from the battle field and can
torment" especially when accompanied by tales
of how the Germans had planted it among u.s. and how
army had been shot sunrise for
doing Germany's dirt Nervous the war. secretly
indignant the sundry drives various
activities the registration, etc. pretty much
everyone the air that the least little cold. and
a well advertised epidemic sub-consciousy supposed
have emanated from the Hun, all that was neces-
sary to send them bed The vitality incident
the popular nervous strain and this supplemented by
fear, Slapped away resistance
the disease-the la grippe-tself and pneumonia and
death became the extreme consequences.
No, it isn't Christian Science at ALL 1t is the law of
mentalism work deny It deny that there
is any relation between mind and body body and
mind. Neither controls the other,
fuence over the other. balance between which ought
some day to struck. should the medical profession
and other heaers ever get at the of things
and then strike instead of the branches. The
trouble with them is and all. that each school
thinks it all right everybody else is all
while the If they would only consider it, they
would that they all them wrong, and all of
them right-in spots
Assuredy there such a thing "Au'-but let
brave, sickness in health; reckless, but
cautious without being scared.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-10

He had arrived at the Merrill camp in
the late evening; the contrast Of his
fastidious attire with the rough costumes
of the campers created little attention.
Everybody knew that Hamilton Wade was
a bit "fussy" anyway. and some there were
who called him lazy. But lazy man could
scarcely have arrived at young Wade's
business success, unless. indeed. one is will
ing 10 believe that there's everything in
luck.
But when the new guest arrived at break
fast in precise cream flannel trousers and
the latest idea In silk shirts supplemented
by shining tan shoes Of exquisite make. ano
sheer silhen hose, Mrs. Merrill could not
forbear a twinkle in her gentle eyes and
Gene gasped audibly.
Hamilton Wade" the young woman
whispered hercely, as soon as she
found the opportunity ARE you dressed
for a hike? You know I told you We We're
going on that long trip across the hills to
day"
u refuse TO hike" responded the latest
guest blandly. I'm going TO stay with your
aunt until you return"
Genes offended glances swept him chill
ingly
I'm sorry We haven't a board walk
here" she said with hooking sweetness
cor wheel chair"
Don't mind me. I md hammock very
comfortable" Young Wades face was Sc
rious. but Gene felt II she were being
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-10

Betty had been at the art school for
three months now, but she had made few
friends. She was shy, and these gay, So
phisticated young people with their rather
startling clothes, their easy chatter, were
so different from her friends back home
in Oldport! The girls were nice to her, Of
course, and said nice things about her work,
but they were scarcely friends
Betty had a little room in a boarding
house on the north side, and she spent her
evenings alone, working, writing home,
knitting. The other girls, most Of them,
had gay times with the boys of the school.
they were always talk ng about restaurants
and theaters and parties. None of the. boys,
however, ever asked Betty to any of these
places. Indeed, none OF them seemed TO
notice her. Back home she had been very
popular, but here il was so different. she
could not understand these boys. 1t seem
ed queer to hear them talking of art in
stead Of baseball, color instead OF autos.
pictures rather than picnics. She had never
before met any men who were interested IN
art somehow II made them seem very odd.
There one boy in particular big
strong fellow named Carlos Carter. He
painted wonderfully, she had heard it
whispered about that sometime he might
win the Prix de Rome. Betty admired him
tremendously but she could not help won
dering why he here when he might
have been a soldier at a training camp. he
was older than the others, well within the
draft age, she felt sure.
She found herself wondering about it
every time she looked at him. Sometimes
he sat near her in the portrait class, and
she watched with admiration the broad
strokes which he put so dexterously. But
why, why, with sturdy shoulders like that
and such a strong frame. was he not in the
army? All her friends at home had enlist
ed, they were men. She felt her lips curl
with something like disdain when she look
ed at Carlos Carter. However there was
something about him that kept her wonder
ing. without realizing that she did so.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-10
BY ARCHIE
CAMERON NEW

now and then his muscular frame shook
from some strong emotion
"Er-Hugh," whispered Frieda softly
Mr.. Duncan, Er-havent you-anythIne
TO say TO me-"
He turned around slowly and faced her.
sadly
Nothing" he said slowly "Except TO-
apologize. had no right-to think YOU dis
loyal Your name was German-and-wel
I was wrong. You were loyal-vouve more
than proven IL. II had no idea when
asked you 10 prove IL that you'd bag such
big game. Mothers the biggest spy OF az.
Hes the financial man OF the bunch How
did you-come-to spot him p"
She played with her hat and was silent
then she raised her eyes 20 his and smiled
one Of those saucy little smiles that had
sold so many buttons for the Red Cross
Il got the idea by accident" she told
him. Father was a patron OF the Hanover
bank. and I thought 7 might sell Red Cross
buttons better there than anywhere and
show. by my success. how loyal Y was And
them thought IL took money 20 be a
spy-why wouldn't the money be kept
there-a German institution. You suspected
Mohler-you told me so. So I watched MS
deposit slips. and his checks. He wrote
them at the bank and then blotted them
I saved the bblotters. Then 7 took the list
OF names he made out checks 10, and com
pared them % his Office lst-hts employees
Not one was an employe. Then I found that
cookbook. which you have. In HIS pocket"
Tears started to her eyes But 81 was hard
Hugh.-awfully hard. The girls thought 7
was a spy. too. They snubbed me awfuIly. Z
didn't let on, but 70 hurt-their savage
looks-day after day. And then-Mohle~
took me out. They thought 7 was-girting
with him. Loyalty's been-a-hurden."
She daubed a tiny handkerchief at her
tears and did not see Duncan approach her
hut she felt the grip OF his strong eager
arms, as he raised her into his embrace
But they won't be able 20 say things
about you-if you're my wife" ne whisper
ed. And I'll give you-dearest-a good.
old American name 70 NJ that precious 1T
tie American heart-if your take st."
She looked up at him with a happy
saucy smile on her lips
Wont you buy a but"
SEEKING her in his arms. he closed her
sentence efectively-with mis- lips.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-10
BY ELLA
RANDALL PEARCE

ing certain young woman 90 marry me-
And then you changed your mind p
challenged Gene, after her FIRST startled
gesture.
NO. I didn't change my mind drawled
the other. But somehow. 7 couldn't seem
70 come 10 the point OF proposing 20 IA
figure in khaki and rough boots"
"Oh-its against your gentle and retir-
ing nature" I suppose" laughed Gene.
staring out into the gathering shadows. If
knew who that certain young woman was.
Hamilton. I'd advise her 20 cold cream her
sunburned nose and put on her frilies be-
fore you leave
Don't bother" sighed the young man.
The next day Gene was brought hon By
her friends with a sprained ankle that gave
the party much concern
Leave IL 20 me" authoritatively advised
Hamilton None Of you seem 20 know
very much about drst aid with a real case
on your hands But 7 do, and Mrs. Msr-
rill and I will 90 the nursing
Genes injury responded readily 20 skilful
treatment; but 10 was several DAYS before
she could walk again During that tine,
she found Hamilton wade the most COM
forting and cheerful person IN camp. He
was doctor. nurse, entertainer and phiIos-
opher, all IN one
I'D expect 20 get awfllIv bored shut up
IN the house with amy oue' unused Gene
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cOTy7uJ DEN10 A1E1x1c 7yhc c1u, ~ rr7OD111 Sm%
OOOIL DL@ND

fundamentally democracy, and people have a right
drift along without thinking. their selfish
impulses and getting even their aggravations, II
they want tobut it is very complimentary the
political party. the party leaders that seek to
courage them IT. Conceding president
mited political nexpediency in his appeal we concede
the only element OF truth that there anywhere IN
the republican explanation of their yctory-but even
conceding that political inexpediency.
cede that he right in It. or that political ex-
pediency changes the truth. the logic of
II is all right and to be expected that partisan vic
viii do a certain amount OF growing after cam
paign especially In county where IL is their first
chance in number Of years aside from shameful
city affair." but there is little excuse locally so far as
the local tickets concerned with peaceful fight
that made them, particularly by the vanquished
increase the throwing OF mud. that is So
far as this county is concerned the republicans need
if they did auditor, clerk
circuit judge and three representatives The public
knows where stood those representatives and
why. and weren't hypocrtcal about it either,
the socaed republican but really "copperhead" organ
Congressman Barnhert
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4 lNLY SUNDAY NEWSPAPER IN NORTHERN INDIANA.
- Mailed IN South Bend second class matter.
@ r. SUMMERS President J. NJ STEPHENSON. Manager.
JOHN HENRY ZUVER Editor.
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. nSGLE Copies Sunday. Cents with morning o.
- evening daily editions weekly IS per year
vance. delivered carrier. by Phones Home
1851; Bell, 21Oo W. Cofax av
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Concluded Oh Previous Page. Sevcn-g
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-01-20
Erich Young Stacker" Will
Be Permitted to Join Army

Commanding officer Conscience
yesterday gave the command, about
face" and James Evans answered,
Thirty minutes later the adjuunt
general Of tho state had isaned in
structions whereby Evans. who has
been spoken OF as the Millionaire
Stacker" could enter the army and
leave behind tho blight which had
keen east on him by his recent arrest
for failure To register on June ., 1871
Still maiutaing that he is. or was
more than 81 years OF age on the
dAtc~of registration, Evans il ready
TO serve ibis country and arrange
ment have been made whereby he
viii be permitted To register be as-
signed serial number ana be In
Quoted into the federal service. thus
escaping "a probable sentence In the
peniteutilry as "A Stacker"
Several days ago. Evans. who ls
well known In this citys was arrested
by city detective on infOrmat tiOn
furnished tending to show that he
had failed to register on June /of
last ycyr when more than $500
other Tulsuns went 10 the booths and
fillcd out their registration cards
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-01-20

70 waa released later ON a bond uf
$500 To await "a hearing before fed
eral authorities and this later was la.
creased To 81 600
Friday night Evans attacked n man
whom he suspected of having been
one of tho persons who swore to the
information against him. aud for this
orCense he was arrested again 10y the
police authorities. hut later released.
Yesterday local friends called upon
the adjutaut general ia Oklahoma
city for instruction which would per-
nit Evans 10 waive All claims fut
exemption and enter the army They
were told that before any such step
could be- taken. Evans would be-
forced 10 register His card viii be
give. n serial number at the head
OF the list aud after he passes the
rcquirod physical examination. he will
be conducted into the military SER
vice Of the government lie IL eN-
pected tu fill out the proper papers.
and take his physical examination be
fore the local exemption board next
Monday. Hts departure for a train
ing campt depends on authority to be
received from the adJptant general.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-01-20
FAXED STORIES DENOUNCED
GEORGE CREEL IN LECTURE
Chairman of Committee on Public In
formation Addresses Ohio
City Editors.

COLUMBUS. Ohio. Jan. 1s,zs,
"Much Of the war matter that is
printed IN the press today could he
thrown into the wastebasket with
profit" declared George Creel. chair
man OF the committee on public lnfor-
ination/in an address here tonight be-
fyo the Ohio City Editors assoc'n-
tIbn,
"The startling 10 priced above the
informative and matters of vital hn-
portance TO the people because they
lack punch are crowded out entirely
or else given modest SPACE on the mar
ket page.
Tine exclusive storyN has In no wise
lost its value, and there are still those
papers that for the brief triumph of u
scoop are willing n endanger the
lives OF troops, reveal military plans
and secrets and poison. the morale OF
the people.
'"rhe announcemc OF the arrival
of our first transp 1rts ia France. even
while others were still IN the danger
zone. came from he bribing OF tele-
graph officer The cruel lie that our
troops we're not attacked by suhmn-
riues.and that the Fourth OF July an
nouncement was merely an elaborn
tion was the work OF correspondent
In search of story ana @ PrltSh
court OF inquiry branded him a llar
and expelled him from the fleet