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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-08-16
CHAPTER XVII.
The Rejection.

nn o6 1he captpn EsB WAS ap gT b
wards moved to the little house
in Westchester county, Annie came with
them. Mrs. Moriarty came once a week
to do the laundry work Caroline acted
as a sort of inexperienced, but willing,
supervising housekeeper,
The house had been procured through
the kind interest of Sylvester. Caro-
line took a domestic science course at
university. She could not quite I'M
derstand how ner uncle retained the
valuable paintings Of their old home.
One day at her request her uncle told
her the true story of Mr.. PearsOn's re-
latiOns with her father. Caroline wrote
to Pearson apologizing for her conduct,
but she got her uncle's promise not to
invite Pearson to call. However, the
captain forgot all about it, and Pearson
appeared. AS he turned in at the front
walk Caroline came out of the door.
They met face to face.
1t was most embarrassing situation,
particularly for Caroline, yet, with
feminine resOurcefulness, she dissem-
and acknowledged his stammered Good
afternoon, Miss Warren" with a cool,
almost cold, How do you do, Mr.. Pear
SOM" which chilled his pleasure at see
| ing her and made him wish devoutly
that he had not been such fool as to
come. However, there he was, and he
hastily explained his presence by telling
her of the captains invitation for that
day, how he had expected to meet him
at the station and, not meeting him,
had walked up to the house.
"Is he imp he asked.
No, Captain Elisha was not in. He
had gone to see a sailbOat man. Not
hearing from his friend, he concluded
the latter would not come until the next
day. HE will be so sorry" said Car
O.ine.
He was turning to go, but she stop
ped him.
"You mustn't go, Mr.. Pearson" she
said "You must come in and wait.
Captain Warren will be back soon, I'm
sure"
Pearson was reluctant, but he could
think of no reasonable excuse. SO he
entered the house, removed his overcoat
and hat and seated himself in the liv-
| ing room to await the captains return.
They were deep in the discussion of
the novel when Captain Elisha walk
ed into the living room. He was sur
prised, stating his feelings at their
mildest, to find them together. but he
did not express his establishment.
Pearson did not take the next train
nor the next. Instead. he stayed for
dinner and we'll into the evening, and
when he did go it was after a prompt
acceptance of the captains invitation
to come again in a mighty little
while"
Pearson came again week later and
thereafter frequently. The sessions
with Cap'n jim, the hero of the novel,
and his associates were once more reg
ular happenings, 10 be looked forward
to and enjoyed by the three.
In June two very important events
took place. The novel was finished,
and stephen, his sophomore year at an
end, came home from college. He had
been invited by some classmates to
spend part of his vacation with them
on the Maine coast, and his guardian
| had consented to his doing so. But
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-08-16

make its author famous, was finished
that very day in June when Stephen
came back from New Haven.
The advance copy the first one, was
ready early in September, and the au.
thor. of course, brought it Immediately
to his friends. They found the dedica.
ton especially interesting, ITO G. w
and e. W., consulting specialists al
the literary clinics, with grateful &C.
acknowledgements" Probably Captain
Elisha was never prOuder of anything
even his first command, than of that
dedication
And the story, when at last it appear
ed for sale, was almost from the be-
ginning a success, and most important
of all perhaps, it sold and continued tc
sell. There was something in it, its
humanity, it's simplicity, its clearly
marked characters, which made a hit
Pearson no longer needed to seek pub
liShers; they sought him. His short
stories were bid for by the magazines
and his prices climbed and climbed
He found himself suddenly PLANTED 10
the middle of the highway to prosper
ity.
The novel being out Of the way and
its successor not yet far enough nd.
vanced in plot or general plan for much
discussion, the literary clinics" were
no longer as frequent. But Pearson's
visits to the Warren house were not
discontinued. All summer long he had
been coming out once and usually twice
week. Captain Elisha had told him
not to stand on formality, to come any
time, and he did. On most of these
occasions he found the captain at
home, but if only Caroline was there
he seemed quite contented. The cap.
tain was planning glorious Thanks.
giving. At least it would be glorious
to him, for he intended spending the
day and several days at his own home
in South Denboro. He would not leave
Caroline, of course; she was going with
| him. Steve would be there, though he
would not come until Thanksgiving
day itself. Sylvester also would be of
the party. He seemed delighted at the
opportunity. Pearson was asked and
had accepted His going was so far
settled thing that he had commissioned
Captain Elisha to purchase a stateroom
for him on the Fall river boat, for OF
course, the captain would not consider
their travelling the entire distance by
train. A day or two later Pearson an.
nounced that he had decided not to
go.
"Hey? Captain Elisha could scarce
ly believe he had heard correctly, you
can't go-to South Denboro?"
No"
"Why not, for the land sakes? Come
here! Let me look at you"
He took the young man by the arm
and led him, almost by main strength.
close to the lighted window of the sta.
| ton.
"Humph"' he grunted after a mo-
ment's scrutiny. you've made I'D
your mind can see that. Have you
told Caroline? Does she know?
Pearson smiled, but there was little
mirth in the smile. II think she agrees
with me that it is best" he observed.
CTO BE CONTINUEDJ
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-08-16
Some Postscripts.

A patent has been granted for
an egg substitute made chiefly
from thoroughly cooked yams.
Chiefly for roofing automo-
biles, an imitation glass that re-
sembles celluloid has been in
vented In Euorpe.
Recent government statistics
have shown that clay products
are being made in every one Of
the United States.
Drinking cups are made from
rhinocerOs horn by natives Of
Sumatra, who believe that they
counterfeit poison.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-08-16

comes impossible Caroline, my dear,
I'm dreadfully sorry, dreadfully! love
you like my own child. And poor NAL
colin will be Observation-Disclosures
see."
Stephen, who had been Tuning and
depressing his rage with difficulty dur
ing the scene, leaped forward with
brandished fist.
"By gadg' he shouted. "Mal Dunn,
you cad
His uncle pushed him back with a
sweep Of his arm.
"Steve," he ordered, I'm runnin' this
ship" He gave quick glance at his
niece and then added, speaking rap
idly and addressing the head Of the
Dunn family: II see, ma'am. Yes, yes,
see. Well, you've forgot one thing, I
guess. If there's nothin' in marriage
but business, then an engagement Is
what l just called it, business con-
tract, and it can't be broke without the
consent of both sides. You wanted
Caroline's money; maybe she wants
yours now. If she does, and there's
such a thing as law, why, perhaps she
can get it."
That's the talkr cried Stephen ex-
ultingly.
"Stopw Caroline cried wildly. "Oh,
stop! Do you think-do you suppose
would marry him now-now, after
I've seen what he is? Oh" with a
shudder of disgust, "when think what
l might have done / Thank God that
the money has gone! I'm glad I'm
poor! I'm glad! l never want to see
him or think of him again. Please,
please let me go! Oh, take me home!
Captain Warren, please let me go
| homer
Her uncle was at her side in mo-
ment. Yes, yes, dearie," he said, "In
take you home. Don't give way now!
! ZIP
He would have taken her arm, but
she Shrank from him.
"Not you," she begged. "Stevew
The captains face clouded, but he
answered promptly.
"Of courSe-Steve," he agreed
Steve, take your sister home. Mr.
Sylvester's got a carriage waitin', and
he'll go with you, l don't doubt. Do as
tell you, boy-and behave yourself
Don't wait; gor
He held the door open until the hys.
terical girl and her brother had de,
parted. Then he turned to the Dunns.
well, ma'am," he said dryly, 81
don't knows there's anything more to
be said. All the questions seem to be
settled. Our acquaintance want sc
awful long, but it was interestin
Known you has been, as the Teller
said, liberal education. Don't let me
keep you any longer. Good afternoon
Then Mrs. Dunn bethought herself
of way to make their exit less awk
ward and embarrassing.
"My heart" she said, gasping and
with clutch at her breast. MY poor
heart! II fear I'm going to have one
Of my attacks. Malcolm, your arm
quick"
With an expression Of intense but
patient suffering and leaning heavily
upon her sons arm she moved past
Captain Elisha and from the room.
That evening the captain stood in the
lower hall of the apartment house al
Central Park West undecided what tc
do next. He wished more than any
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-08-16
TO THE SISTER

You were only kid, little sister,
When l started over the sea,
But you've grown quite a lot since J
came here,
And you've written a letter to me-
It's a secret, and we'll keep 1t WELL
Your brother and you and the ocean,
And nobody's going to tell.
u
You were only tot when I left you,
l remember l babe you good-by,
And kissed you, a little bit flustered
And you promised you never would cry.
But l know that you cried, little sister,
AS soon as I'd gone out the door,
And did l cry myself; I'm a soldier,
So don't ask me anything more.
I think of you often, kid sister
You're the only kid sister I've got
I know you'll be good to your mother.
And 1 know that you'll help her a lot.
And whenever she seems to be gloomy
You've just got to cheer her somehow.
You were only kid to your brother,
But you're more than the world to him
now.
From Stars and Stripes. France
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-08-16

thing else in the world to go to his
niece. He would have gone to her be-
fore-had been dying to go to soothe,
to comfort, to tell her of his love-but
he was afraid. His conscience trOu-
bled him. Perhaps he had been too
brutal.
The elevator descended, the door Of
the cage opened, and Stephen himself
darted out. The captain caught him
as he passed.
Here, boy" he exclaimed "Where' s
the fire? Where are you boundT
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-08-16
Eagles Of Olympus.

Eagle hunting is casual pastime for
at least one allied aviator. Flight
Captain Mortureaux of the French Sa.
lonika army, shot two while flying near
Mount Olympus. He landed, secured
the game, and returned to his hangar
with them.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-08-16

Ten thousand workshops in Crest
Britain are engaged In the production
Of munitions, of which 5000 are con-
trolled and $50 are national factories.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-05
Virginia Units Arc
in Fighting Front
Coast Arillcru Companies From
Roanoke andLynchburs Said
10 Be in Toul Sector.

Two Virginia units arc included in
the Forty-secOnd Division, believed to
have figured prominently in the re-
pulse Of the German attack north OF
foul. The two units are tho First
and Second Companies OF tho cous,
artillery. National Guard OF Virginia
They were assigned To police duty and
to the hoaduuIricrS train.
Captain Rcnry i. rice, of Roanoke
Was in command OF tho first unit
when II left for service Cor France
and tho second unit was under the
command Of Captain Frank L. Narncy,
.; L%nchburE. While the units are
composed chiefly OF men from Lynch
bury and Eounolie. there are also many
Richmopders included.
ca5lcSrams concerning the fight are
being anxiously awaited by the Ma
uonal Guard officers in this city.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-05
WILL DISCUSS WAR WORK
bir"uniT Convention OF Woman.
Christian Temperance Union
Opens 'rh.s Morning

The bicounty convention o. the
W"maHs Christian Temperance Union
Viii I've held N the North sid" DaDtisi
CHURCH Highland PARK. "Wednesday
morning. at 1880 o'clock. with tho
president Mrs L. i. Thomas. prcs!d-
INK Devotional services will he con
aHei"a hy ROY. Mr.. white, OF the ifigh-
ana 'IiE Methodist church Address
~ "e.no1He VIII be made by Mrs !
O. carter OF Unity Union, Win re-
sH"nse by Mrs Comfy. OF South Nirh
mond Union. At ~ o'clock Mrs. .Enhn
sMart Bryan win discuss The york
81 inc Virginia War Relief Assoc;a-
tom tn" making % clothes Tor me
..Dniicr ehi!drcn Of Franco Ars W
~. hicNcrsa 81. superintendent OF state
FR'flo'ir Work of Soldiers ana Sailors.
f4+l also tcil OF that WORK. Mrs
= 'iaomas o. thr Eapfisi Aiis4iors,,.
'h"ii WIZ ial'I on Special work NIth
H''Ih--3ea Ein% People" M,s. Il. A.
.7l o! Chester on co Opcra,jon
,h Missions ana Trmpcrauce' Mis-.
4"!ir Nppe'HoN, Of Newport Ncws and
-.ta5 I"ne Roberts McCradv nov In
.i' SerEic" or the army and nav, dr.
i'.ht"t El' talk on lilo pra.crtinn
. Hifa 3' his time. "Priaor and Tofi
""I"' Aire. Mary Dame. 81 cnc.,.r-
t"id 'Aio'hers Macljng." MN w
". loud Of Highland Park
F'bor'S from all departments wi,,
ne discussed. y most intcrcstirr ,,n-
, sirii mas been ARRANGED. 10 which Inc
PupiI ~ most cordially invited to
y
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-05
GLASS IN HOME CARE OF SICK
Miss baylor, Superintendent of Shell
terinB Arms Hospital. to lie
u the Instructor.

A number OF girls and women have
taken two or moro OF the Red Cross
classes and are anxious 70 take all
! five OF the courses outlined by the
american Red Cross. To many OF these
'Sthe announcement that a class III eic-
mentary hygiene and home cara of the
sick is being organized viii be well
come news. 4. Thls glass is particularly
valuable p The h6me nurse in cases
of Illness which are not serious The
course includes instruction in bed
making in hospital fashion. in the care
of the patient In the he'd in the use
causes, symptoms and transmission OF
Diseases, in the hygiene OF childhood
and infancy, In the house and It's at
5tendant problems. and in many other
phases OF hygiene. Miss Martha V.
Baylor. graduate Of 81. Lukc's Hos
fpital and the superintendent OF the
Shelterng Arms Hospital. viii teach
Sie class. Miss Baylor was one az the
Red Cross nurses who taught this
same subject last spring.
'iS5 The class viii meet Wednesdays and
Fridays .frorn $50 TO 6 o'clock in the
central building OF the y. w. G. A.
- North Fifth street. beginning Wed
5nesday. March c. \ number OF girls
have signiiied their intention TO Join
Membership in the class is limited "a
twenty.
This afternoon at 400 two classes in
5advanced first aid 10 the injured will
meet. One viii meet only on Tuesday,
5at this hour the other on both Tues.
sdays and Thursdays n $3.50 = class
&tor Thursdays from Sac to Z 10 b,
!. taught by DIR. l. r. Gorsline. VIII begin
3Sn Thursday OF th!s week.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-05
MAJOR BRIGHT Is GIVEN
HONORABLE DISCHARGE
Retired From Military Service on Ac-
count Of Eye Trouble-Com-
mandcJ Richmond Grays.

/ Major !. Fulmer Bright, formerly
commander Of the Richmond Grays'
Battalion, First Virginia Regiment re-
ceived his honorable discharge from
Federal military service yesterday on
account of defective vision. Major
Bright returned to this city several
days ago from Camp Mcclellan, Ala,
after receiving notification that the
war Department would not permit him
TO continue In office because OF his
eye trouble. The formal discharge did
not arrive from Washington until yes
terday.
For some t!me Major Bright was ex-
Meeting TO DO recalled from military
service, as his eyes havo given hin,
considerable trouble since his arrival
at Admission. 4 short time ago while
at the camp he addressed personal
letter to w. Webb Sydnor. sheriff of
lIenvico County. in which he stated
mis- fear OF having 20 give up his COM
Tnand at an early date. IN spite of his
distinguished record while in State and
Federal service, the War Department
refused to make an exception in his
favor.
Major Bright was a prominent phy-
stclan OF Richmond and coroner OF
Henrico County before Volunteering
for military service and taking COM
mand OF the Richmond Grays. It Is
probable that he will return to the
practice OF his profession.
At the time of the Mexican disorder
the Grays were mustered into Federal
. service and were led by Major Bright
TO the border where they performed
excellent service.
After being dismissed from Federal
jurisdiction. the command returned to
Richmond until the order came, muster
ing II again into Federal service
Their departure to the Admission train
ing camp was marked by demonstra
ton that Will hardly become erased
ron the minds OF those present when
their entraininent took place
Upon their arrival at the camp tn.
Grays were merged into another com
/ mand because of a small deficiency in
! numbers 10 make UP the unit pro
scriDed by the military regulations.
/ when this was done Major Bright was
transferred TO another command 10 the
! keen disappointment of the virginia
regiment.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-05
POWELL IN NORFOLK
VIII Address Retail Groccrs of That
City rlanS of Food
Administrations.

w. \. Powell. Of the division OF
enforcement Of the State food admin
istration. went to Norfolk last night,
where he will address the Retail Gro
GERS Association to-day on Matters
Of vital interest TO the grocers OF
that city.
Il. G. Moomaw, Jr. chairman Of the
committee on price considerations OF
the state food adminiStr1 ton, and di-
rector OF the Division OF Markets of
The state Department OF Agriculture.
cooperating with the Federal Depart
mcnt OF Agriculture. is in Washing
ton to-day on departmental business.
lie will leave Washington Tonight for
Winchester. where. On Wednesday and
Thursday, he will address the State
dairymcn's convention en- questions per-
tanning to the marketing Of dairy pred
uc;S.
The department OF come economies
OF the food administration has made
request TO housewives all over the
state that they will procure what is
known as tho home cards" from their
county administrators. each OF whom
has a supply on hand, and also get
the recipe leaflets from the same source
instead OF writing TO State head quar-
tiers.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-05
APPOINTED CHAPLAIN
Rev. j. Il. LnuEhton, OF Williamsburg
Is Ordered to Report to Camp


Rev. ]. f. Laughton, pastor OF the
Methodist Church in WILLIAMSBURG, re-
ceiVed n telegram Saturday evening
notifying him Of his appointment as a
chaplain in the National Army. and
ordering him TO report at Camp Lee for
duty as early as practicable.
Mr.. I.aughton is Richmond man.
having been born here and having
snent all OF his early life here. He
was educated in the Richmond public
schools and at Randolph Macon College,
Ashland. For several years before en-
tering college he was in business in
Richmond. After leaving college he
was principal OF the high school In
Onancock. Accomac County.
In November. 1906, Mr.. I.aughton en-
tered the Virginia Methodist Confer
ence. tn which he has served continu-
ously Is pastor until now. Among his
pastorates are Martinsville. Altavis,a
ana West End Church, Lynchburg. He
Is now serving his second year i'm Will
linmsourS. He is a frequent contribu-
tor In prose and poetry to current
periodicals. and is active in social and
patriotic work.
At the outbreak OF the prescnt war
Mr.. Langhton offered his services m tho
nation through Governor Stuart. and
later applied for a chaplaincy in the
army.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-05
ARRIVES IN FRANCE
Lieutenant White wrItes Relotir.x
Here That Troops Arc Ready
for Fight

Captain Charles Macon wesson. C.
y a.. has received word of the safe
arrival In Franco OF his grandson
samuel White, first lieutenant. Sixth
field Artillery, American expedition
airy forces. Lieutenant White writes
arrival on foreign shores:
We landed in England-across
England and tho channel, which Incl.
dentai!y brought out the similarity OF
names or your home on the James
then quite some travelling across
Franco 10 this point. where was
Immediately detailed as secretary Of
th!s artillery school or instruction. All
SOFT snaps have ceased to exist--lots
OF hard work, under all sorts OF con
ditions. Tho men are warmly clad
comfortably billeted. plenty Of good
chow" IN good health and enter
ing into this thing with the true
american spirit, and I feel sure that
our troops viii give d--n good ac-
count or themselves at tho final show
down.
tu view or tho fact that we have
lhished instructing tho units nov
mere we are momentarily awaiting
orders 10 proceed to the front and will
ne thero very shortly. as they are on
me way Don't know whether we will
recon- our own regiments or not
am extremely anxious to get there for
several reasons. First. because there's
= !ot going on these days, and we oil
lcci mat We must be part of IL
and. secondly. because I wan. to nh;
some OF these new theories on modern
warfare INTO actual practice with ef-
icctiNc results"
IT. is interesting to motto that Capta,n
Wcsson has seven stars for his ..err'
Vice naG"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-05
Council Campaign
One ofHandshaking
No Public Spcech-making Yet
arranged for Candidates in
Primary Set for April 2.

AS the forerunner OF the spring po-
l;ticai campaign. Councilmen have al
ready started their "handshaking," and
there arc other signs of Increased activ-
tiles among the candidates. All in
cumbents are candidates for re-elec-
ton in the April primary. which Is
less than thirty days distant, while
there is fair sprinkling of new coun-
cilmanic material which tho voters will
give the .'onceovcr" during The next
three weeks.
In each ward there is Labor" can
d!date. or one aspirant for political
ronors has labor affiliations. These men
arc said to be actively at work solicit
Ing patronage. and friends predict
heavy votes for them. Developments
SO far show the greatest interest cen
tered in jefferson Ward politics. where
there is considerable activity. The
well-known CITY Hail." petition, said
to have been originated by James T..
Dickerson. prominent in that wards
political history, is largely responsible
for the added interest
Indications point to warm fights in
at least two other wards in the city.
The contest between Alderman Law
renee Paul and Glider. l.. Pollock IN
Clay Ward will be probably the closest
and most strongly fought Of the entire
campaign. Each candidate is confident
of victory, and has strong support. Mr..
Pollock was formerly member OF the
Common Council from Madison Ward.
and was for some years chairman OF
the Committee on Streets. lie gave up
His seat in the Council several years
ago when he moved into Clay Ward.
Another contest OF especial interest
is that between Alderman Barton II.
Grundy, of Lee Ward, and Robert Il.
Airport.
Talk OF political meetings in several
sections OF the city, to which all can
didates will be invited, has been going
the rounds for several days. These
meetings are expected TO be arranged
in the next few days, since the primary
will he held April ..
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-05
HIM Scycnf,-EIye Stnrx

The large service flag displayed in
the auditorium o. the Railway Y. NJ.
C. y. bears seventy-flve stars More
stars viii have to be added for the
members who have gone to the front
ana TO camp since the nag was re-
Gently unfurled with appropriate pa
tr.otic exercises.
Captain Wilks. the general Y NJ G.
y. secretary at Camp Lee, will adj
dress the Tuesday Club this afternoon
and tell Of the benefits Of the asso-
clatlon 10 soldiers.