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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-28

NOsey looked round to reassure him
self that they were not overheard II
done a bunk" he whispered.
"Not-nOt deserted?"
Nosey nodded Don't you take on.
jamie. S only SOS 1 can stay near
you" He pressed her dry hand Il
got a barrer-whelks an periwinkles.
I've saved a bit O. money. An now 1
can stay near you an come ere visit
ing days"
jamie was too weak to argue or OK
postulate. In fact, 1t may have been
that she was conscious OF a certain
amount OF pride IN Nosey's voluntary
outlawry for her sake And she was
glad enough 10 have some one To sit
with her on visiting days and tell her
about the outside world she was never
10 see again.
Then the streets echoed with the
cries Of paper boys. The nurses whis-
pered together excitedly IN their LET'S
ure moments The doctors seemed 20
acquire an added briskness. Once or
twice she heard the measured tramp
OF feet In the streets below. as resi-
ment was moved from one quarters TO
another.
England was at war with Germany,
they told her But the intelligence did
not interest jamie much at first. That
empires should battle for supremacy
concerned her very little-till she re-
membered Nosey's late calling
II was two days before she saw him
again, and he still wore his "Civvy"
suit jamie smiled as he approached
the bed. and fumbled with the half
penny daily paper that somebody had
given her 10 look at
Ere" she whispered. read that"
Nosey bent over and read the lines
indicated by the thin forehnger-
His Majesty the King has been
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courted. Not for a moment did she
realize the burrows that she was plow-
ing In Nosey's amiable soul. Other
girls walked out on their Sundays.
The possession of young man-even
fishmonger's errand boy on IL bob
week-was a necessary adjunct 10 life
itself.
or all that walking out implied;
Of love, even as IL was understood IN
Bloomsbury Easements, JAMES anae-
mic little heart suspected very little.
But Romance was there, futtering tat
tered ribbons, Turing her on through
the drab fog Of her workaday exist
ence.
1t was otherwise with Nosey. His
love for jamie was a very real affair
although what sowed the seeds was
not apparent; and the soil in which
they took root and thrived-the daily
interviews at the area door and these
fortnightly strolls-seemed, on the
face of it inadequate.
A certain Sunday afternoon IN early
autumn found them sitting side by side
on a seat In a grubby London square
To Nosey the hour and the place seem
ed propitious, and he proposed heroic
marriage.
Lori" gasped jamie, staring before
her at the autumn tints that were pow
dering the dingy elms with gold-dust
"I couldn't marry you" she said
gently. You amt got no prospects"
Walking out with IL bob a week was
one thing; marriage quite a different
matter.
Nosey was aghast. The perhdy Of
women.
You led me on" he cried. You bin
carryin' on wiz meow could your
Pictur' Palaces an fried fish suppers
an all" He referred 10 the sweets OF
their courtship. low, Janie!"
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tunity TO run IN and get acquainted.
III do it," And suiting the word 10
action. she gathered the choicest o.
her flowers into a huge bouquet and
IN a moment was applying the shining
brass knocker OF the little brown
house 10 its neat front door.
She waited a moment. but there was
no response.
Somebody is at home, I'm sure. be-
cause this door is not locked. Why.
it's OPEN" as in response 10 her gen
tie push the door swung back. reveal
ing the cool interior OF a reception
hall L wonder"-she began, but
stopped suddenly. Distinctly from
within came a sound OF weeping.
MY goodness. somebody's in trou-
BILE" and without another thought
Mrs warren entered Swiftly she
crossed the hall 10 the dainty living
room where on a couch the slender
figure Of a girl lay sobbing.
Ny dear. what is the natter" she
asked gently as pair OF tear
brimmed brown eyes were turned
GLestioningly upon her. I'm Mrs.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-28
By Enos Emory

unknown horrors, ushsrsd bis guest
in az the front door.
What he thought when be saw the
dainty. rose-decked table the deli
ciously Drowned steak. fresh. crispy
salad. and piping hot mullins We shall
never know But when bis wife, AZ
the end OF the meal. served the old
fashioned strawberry shortcske. with
its golden brown. naky. biscuit crust
showing temDtingly through masses Of
crushed red berries. bis appreciation
broke through the bonds OF conven-
tionslity.
Now, that is what ! call = short
cake. None Of your spongecake about
that" he said heartily.
1T surely 10 good, agreed his
guest. Better than anything I've
tasted II q long tine. Hotels don't
get out anything Ike this" DE smiled
as he passed bis plate for more
And as she filled the plate heaping
full. his flushed and smiling hostess
resolved that from that day forth the
ranks OF the paper-bag housekeepeTS
would know her no more.
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jamie wept-
After that the daily meetings at the
area door were not 10 be thought Of No
sey flung himself OF in a rage, and for
two successive nights contemplated
suicide from the parapet OF Westmin-
ster bridge. Then his eye was caught
posters in the window Of Whitehall
post office.
But somehow Nosey didn't forget.
The navy received him without emo
ton. They cut his hair and pulled out
his teeth. They washed and clothed
and fed him generously. He was
taught, in a vast echoing drill-shed, to
recognize and respect authority. and
after six months preliminary training
informed that he was second-class
stoker. and as such drafted TO sea In
the battle cruiser Squadron.
He worked in an electric-lit steel
tunnel. with red-hot furnaces on one
side and the gaping mouths OF coal
caverns on the other. You reached II
by perpendicular steel ladders de-
scending through a web Of Kissing
steam pipes and machinery; once
across greasy deck plates and through
a maze of dimly lit alleys. you would
find Nosey shoveling coal into the fur
naces under the direction Of a hairy
chested individual afflicted, men said,
by religious mania. who sucked pieces
of coal as an antidote TO chronic thirst
and spat about him Unfortunately
Still NOsey did not forget
Then came JAMES letter from the
Middlesley Hospital jamie was in a
decline"
Nosey availed himself Of weekend
leave from Portsmouth 10 journey up
to London, and was permitted an in
terview with her In the big, airy ward.
Neither spoke much; at no time had
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-28
BY Walt Gregg.

behind the bars where you belong. you
forger and sneak"
Milton Balm mercy shrugged his
shoulders
Il think you will wait az least TIL
I am through with my story" be said
There was a man IN Fairfield b. the
name Of Aaron Rigsby. He was inter
ested in various mines He deposited
IN the Drovers Bank, and there were
times when he had as much as fifty
thousand dollars in the bank. He was
rather careless in his business trans
actions. and when he died suddenly
OF heart disease, his affairs were In a
bad shape. When his affairs were set
tied up II was found that, instead OF
his having $4,000 deposited In the
bank. as was supposed. there was a
balance Of but $4,000. and checks
were still in the bank TO show that the
banks account was correct. But the
trouble was. Mr.. Riggsby's bank book
had disappeared. An examination OF
the checks was made, and three OF
them. aggregsting $4,000. were de
clared 10 be forgeries Then II was
that Peter Gluck. the cashier. disap-
pearcd and II was later discovered
that he had not only committed for
gerry. but had looted the bank 90 that
it closed its doors. complete wreck.
The loss Of the money. which was a
severe blow TO my mother. left her al
most penniless. That was fifteen years
ago. 1t Is long time 10 wait for JUS
tice. But 1 think 1t has arrived, Mr..
Dolliver, or Gluck, or whatever you
desire to call yourself. want you 10
pay that ten thousand dollars 10 my
mother"
Judson Dolliver sank back in HIS
chair. his face pallid. his lips witch
ing.
you cannot prove your charges"
he said at length. breathing hard.
How you-you a forger-a rascal
how dare you defy me-"
Because have committed no forg-
cry" replied Balm, calmly
Then you deny signing these
checksT"
Il do not had right to sign them.
for the money was mine"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-28

Where are your eggs" and In an IN
credibly short space OF time the dress
ing was cooling in q bowl OF cracked
ice.
"Now-ah there's the boy. Now We
can get 70 work What luscious Der
ries. And this steak looks delicious.
They have sent new potatoes; We
won't bake those. I'll pick out the
the small ones and we'll have them
boiled whole. with a cream sauce. New
potatoes are delicious that way. The
lettuce must be washed and put on
the ice AT once-and the tomatoes and
cucumber, too. They'll be here at s.
you say"
Yes; John always gets the 5:25
out" replied the girl who had stood
in amazement watching the brisk
movements OF her energetic visitor.
There. It's just S. and everything
is ready. so III just run along. Ny din
ner will be waiting. hope everything
goes we'll" And with a CHEEKY nod
she slipped out OF the back door just
as John" wearing an apologize air.
and with q sense Of being about 70 face
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-28

l am not correct"
AS he spoke he drew forth three
checks from a drawer and passed them
10 Milton Balm, who glanced At them
and then placed them in his pocket.
Then he glanced at the banker. but
said nothing
You must pay me the money on
those" went on Dolliver, unmoved by
the cashiers glance. And then you
shall make the proper entries in the
banks books. with dates to CORE
spond"
You ought to know that l shall do
nothing OF the kind" said Balm. Il
insist that my resignation be accepted
at once. and that is all have 10
say"
He rose and started from the room.
"One moment" interposed the bank
er. Don't be so fast. / have quite
lot 10 say yet, and as dislike talking
to myself. I must beg you to remain. 1
have three other checks here bearing
the name of Ezra Sparkling. The
amounts aggregate $4,000. These are
checks which you paid. and you
should know II they are genuine"
He rose and held them before Bain's
gaze. a malicious light In his eyes.
Are they genuine?" he asked.
Certainly" replied Balm. Other
wise I should not have accepted
them"
Now. that is just what would have
thought, but l happen to know that
you signed those checks yourself and
received the money for them!"
To this Milton made no reply.
so you see, my young friend" went
on the banker, II am not wholly ig-
norant OF what 10 going on here.
Knowing you TO be guilty OF forgery
yourself, I did not hesitate to unfold
my plan for continuing the business
on a larger scale. We are two Of
kind. M dear Mr.. Bair. and there is
no reason why We should not work in
harmony"
Milton Balm made an impatient ges-
ture.
"If you please. Mr.. Dolliver." he eaid,
II must ask you not 10 any further at
tempt to put me IN your class. You
are an old man, and I should be fool
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-28

He appears to have been a man OF
wealth. and It was his custom 10 de-
posit large sums In the banks at
places where he happened 10 stop.
Who he was or what he was-the Sc
cret OF his life-is now probably hid
den forever under the waters OF Snake
river"
II see nothing in this" said Balm.
that would have any bearing on the
proposition for US TO appropriate Mr..
Sparling's funds on deposit in the
bank"
Let me explain further" insisted
the banker at is not likely that his
money deposited in the Cloverdale
bank will ever be called for. But in
case this should happen, It will be
easy enough TO produce a check COW
ering such amount as we desire TO
take over as our own"
do you mean by that to propose
that we commit forgery" asked Balm.
"Oh. well, what's the use OF split
ting hairs over words? Call It what
you will so we get the money"
Mr.. Dolliver," said the cashier,
you really ought TO have sufficient
ScnSH uOL u uldhC buNn a
even II you thought me rogue. am
amazed that any one could make such
a proposition"
Then you consider yourself too
honest or too good TO be a party TO
the scheme?" asked the banker. sin
lister smile on his face.
I'm afraid do" replied Balm. But
the best answer can think Of now is
my resignation as cashier OF the Clo-
verdale Bank of Commerce"
"Oh. l hardly think you will re-
sign" said the banker, not at least
till I am through with you. have
prepared checks for $4,000 bearing
the signaturt-or what you must &C
cept as the signature-of the late Ezra
Sparkling These checks, as you will
see, bear dates some weeks previous TO
the distressing accident that deprived
the unfortunate Mr.. Sparling Of his
life. You will see that the signatures
are exceedingly we'll done, and il is
doubtful II even Mr.. Sparkling himself
could tell them from his own. Just
run your eyes over these and see Of
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-28

fish to use physical force 20 stop your
mouth"
You are hardly in position 70 use
any kind Of roce." replied the banker
Your buster and protestations won't
I'll land you behind the bsrsl" He
was standing very close TO Milton. and
his clincned nst was thrust out, while
his eyes blazed. You have not asked
me for the proof OF what assert, but
I'm going 10 give H. Mr. Baker, the
bookkeeper. q man Of integrity and un-
Improbable, has been a witness TO
your acts Of forgery, and he Is ready
at any moment 10 testify 10 the fact
There is no escape for you. and you
must do as direct"
You know well enough that I will
do nothing Of the kind" cried Balm
Then you must take the conse-
quences"
Very well. Shall we call an officer
and let him hear our stories?'
You are a fool" blurted out the
banker What can we gain by being
at each others throsts?' 1 have no de-
sire TO make war on you II you show
a little common sense"
A smile OF contempt lowered about
the cashiers lips. Both men had now
resumed their seats.
Before we pursue this subject fur
Their" said Balm, II should like TO give
you leaf from the history OF a GER
tain man who was cashier OF the Drov-
err Bank In the little town of Fairfield.
Nevada
AS Balm uttered The words the bank
er started violently, then sank back in
his seat. slight pallor coming over
his ford face. He moistened his lips
with his tongue and tried to speak.
but his voice failed him.
This cashier went by the name Of
Peter Gluck." went on Balm. "and he
became mixed UP on some crooked
work that made II expedient for him
TO change his place Of residence. and
name as well. He low goes by the
name OF Judson Dolliverl"
at Is an Internal lie!" gasped the
banker. his face now livtd with rage.
you insulting puppy! I will have
you kicked from the bank and placed
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-28

ANNnNf do uUlt
OF course. his strict baptismal name.
That was Orson-no less Therein lay
the past 'Nosey" was the result of
facial pecuharities quite beyond his
control
The writer in the certificate office at
the naval depot where Nosey Baines
was entered for service as a second
class stoker under training had had
a busy morning Nosey's parchment
certihCate-that document which &C
companies a man from ship TO ship
was the nineteenth he had made out
that morning.
Manner
Nosey spelt It patiently.
Religion
Nosey looked sheepish and rather
fiattered-as q Hottentot might II you
asked him for the address OF bis tai
lOr.
Next O. kim Nearest relative?"
Never 'ad none" replied Nosey
hsughtily. I'm a norfun"
Amt you got no one7" asked the
weary writer. He had been doing this
sort OF thing for the last eighteen
months. and II rather bored him.
"S'pose you was 10 die-vOuldnt you
like no one TO be told7"
A sudden wave OF forlornness swept
over Nosey Re wanted his dinner.
and was filled with emptiness and
self-pity The world was vast and dis
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-28
the deWy petals

20 you beauties: you heavenly
thinEsi" she exclaimed. iOyoUsly. I
tust want 70 take everyone OF you and
carry YOU somewhere where there are
no flowers aud where the sun never
shines, IN so sorry for folks who do
not have q garden" she unused How
people cau live in apartments, I can
not see" Then. as her glance rested
for q moment upon a little brown
hcuse across the street whose inhni-
tesimcl lawn bOasted no flower beds; Il
wonder r my new neighbor wouldn't
like sos-e OF these ] haven't called
TeL and tAIs would Ds good OppOr-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-28

Up. clip. went Mrs.
Warren's busy gar
den shears as soft
ly and steadily an
ever-increasing pile
OF fragrant roses
fell into her capa-
cious basket. Ris-
ing az last from her
pleasant labor. she
buried her face in
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-28

while he fumbled
over some papers on his desk.
Dolliyer was short. stout man Of
sixty. His face was round and full
but eXpressiOnless. save for a CLINT in
the dark gray. restless eyes.
baln was a young man OF thirty.
with strong, resolute face and a pair
OF deep brown eyes that gave evidence
or frankness and mental poise.
IL was some moments before Dolli-
yer spoke. He was studying the faces
or the younger man with a close scru-
tiny.
Mr.. Balm" he said. at length. in a
caressing tone you have been in this
bank about two years."
Balm nodded. Two years the first
OF last month" he said.
Six months ago, when 7 bought
up a majority OF the shares OF the
stock OF the company and took charge
OF the Dank, went on DOlliver, Il was
8 stranger IN this community. but I
ind have made no mistake in re-
tanning you IN your present position. I
saw at once that you knew your bust
ness, and was che who could grasp
situation quickly and act promptly"
He paused. still watching Bain's
face. But the cashiers impasslvity
was not disturbed
What mean" pursued the banker.
rs that I think you have the qualities
necessary to success-courage and
self-reliance; that II you saw chance
TO make little deal that would bring
quick profits. you wouldn't hesitate.
Even good judgment IS worthless IN
less supported by prompt action" He
paused q moment. his eyes on the
cashier. What I wish TO speak 81
specifically" he went Oh" is a little
matter have In something that
offers big profit with scarcely any
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-28
TO The Shadow By

OSEY BAINES. rtok

OSEY BAINES, Ftok-
er second class. was
a man with a past.
be also owned a
grievance when he
presented himself
for entry into his
Majesty's Navy. 1t
was about his only
possession.
aaNrnH
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OLIVER nodded 70
Balm. and signaling
the cashier 20 fol-
low him. he led the
way into his pri-
vate office. He
seated himself at
his desk. and push
ing an easy chair
10 Balm. lit a cigar
while he funlbled
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-03-26
ADVERTISING WILL
PUT OVER THE wv
The Newspapers The Greatest
Asset in Distributing the Lib
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The newspapers will be counted
upon to put over the Victorious
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its four predecessors.
Prominent newspaper advertisers
in many parts of the country have
recently. in response to inquiries from
officials of the United States treas.
ury, declared almost unanimously
that they would prefer to again buy
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government rather than to resort to
any new scheme for putting across
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The talk Of dumping 1t on the banks
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1t would be mighty bad thing for
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compelled to absorb this fifth issue of
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1t would mean that II the funds of
the banks were tied up in government
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money to loan to business houses for
the expansion of their activities.
The Victorious Fifth" will DO
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space mus. be used to aid in this pur-
pose.
The Victorious Fifth" loan must be
sold both on motives of patriotism and
as a wise and profitable investment
that will involve an intensive cam
paign OF education.
When leading newspaper adverti-
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in the federal reserve districts re-
Gently held council on the loan Of
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declaring that they stood ready to re-
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Three lines OF appeals will be dom
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The first of thess is Finishing the
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The second topic will be Peace
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Finally, the theme Of Investment"
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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-03-26
Y. ". C. A. PROMOTES
WORLD FELLOWSHIP
Will Send Industrial Commission
to Meet Foreign Labor
Leaders.

The War Work Council of the
Young Women's Christian Association
plans to send an industrial commission
of women to England, France and Italy
in April to meet prominent labor lead
ers of those countries with a view to
promoting world fellowship among wo-
men.
The commission will be made up Of
Mrs. Raymond Robbins, representing
the National Women's Trade Union
League of America; Mrs. Irene Os-
good Andrews, American Association
for Labor Legislation; Miss Grace
Drake National Consumers League ;
Mrs. James S. Cushman, chairman Of
the War Work Council of the Young
Women's Christian Association Miss
Florence Simms, Miss Marie Wing and
Miss Imogene B. Ireland, secretary to
the commission, all of the Y. w. @. A,
and Miss Mary ellison, an authority on
employment management.
Miss Florence Simms says in re-
gard to the commission: 1.-THE war
has forced upon us the bearing
OF International relationships In all
things, and our touch with women in
other countries has made US include in
our international thinking the indus
trial life of women. The war has
wrought so many changes in this that
1t seems a timely thing that women in
terested in the larger life of our wo-
men workers should take counsel to-
gether and express their interest with
the hope that certain minimum stand
ards which seem essential TO health
and welfare among women may be
agreed upon and Obtained.
Our War Work Council Is sending
abroad this women's commission from
organizations in America directly cor
cerned with the welfare and largest
life of Industrial women"