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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-07-12
The Best Surprise Of All

ed for its lustrous beauty. But heI
soft brown eyes told the world that
hidden somewhere in their bottomless
pools there was a memory, perhaps a
great sorrow.
No one that Lucy knew had ever
been able to vrest from her lips the
cause of the sadness in those eyes.
Five years before Mary Ann met
Luey Aldridge in Kempner Company's
department store. Mary Ann was a
buyer for the waist department Lucy
had started to learn the great busi-
ness of selling" waists.
Lucy came from the American melt
ing pot, the East Side of New York.
Her parents, needing her financial as
sistanee, however slim, sent her to
work IN the store almost as soon as
she graduated from school
A hard winter and a slim purse saw
both Of Lucy's parents carried of to
the land beyond the sun during an
epidemic Of pneumonia
For years Mary Ann had longed to
mother girl like Lucy. She was not
a rich woman, but she had a modest
little four-room apartment, good sal
ary and unbounded affection.
And so Lucy came to live with Mary
Ann
Where's that ever-white gone, Mary
Annr shouted Lucy from the tiny
bathroom. MY slippers are sight.
Why. here il is-boob that am-right
behind the talcum can"
fare you all right now, Luz" said
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-07-12

rosy through her eyes.
As she entered the waiting taxi and
gave the name of the hotel to the
driver there was a CLEAN of anticipa-
tion in her eyes, a little CLEAN that
unfolded its mystery some weeks lat
eT.
"Mommy Lou-I'm SO glad to get
here and be with you again. she mur-
INJURED as she threw her very white
arms around her aunt's neck and
smothered her with kisses.
"But child. dear" her aunt looked
in surprise, where is Susanne, your
governess; is she below"
And Marjorie burst into torrent of
breathless explanation. ooh, Mommy
Lou, meant to wire you, but thought
you'd forgive me for travelling alone
as long as ] arrived safely; but the
day before I left Susanne was taken
i'll. She had to be operated on for ap-
pendicitis. SO she went to the hospital.
The nurse phoned me last night and
said she was doing nicely. It1l take
weeks before she can walk-and I
thought you wouldn't mind-do you?"
why. of course not, Marjorie.
am sorry the unfortunate incident had
to happen at this time. I'll wire SUI
same my sympathy right now Mean
time We can get another governess for
you right here. I'm sorry you had
to come on alone-it's dangerous, you
know, travelling alone-but." she said
incoherently, New York is teeming
with the best governesses to be had"
And with that Miss Louise Mont
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-07-12

York seemed to fly. Miss Benton hat
much to attend to and many calls Il
make. Marjorie and her new govern
ess spent many happy hours together
visiting the aquarium, the parks, thu
Statue of Liberty and other places Of
interest. Then the morning came
when the steamship Cambria sailed
out of New York harbor with the Gus
tomary farewell excitement.
Down through the moderate climate
they sailed, then further down into
the hot tropics and through the gulf
The trip was like tonic to Marjorie.
Her eyes sparkled and danced with a
new light and her cheeks we're pinker
and rounder than ever.
The moon and the stars, under which
Marjorie sat out for so many eve
nings with her governess, to hear all
about their astronomical relations,
were a constant source of interest to
the dear. enthusiastic child" as her
Mommy Lou used to put 1t in talking
with the governess.
To their surprise and Mommy Louis
pleasure, they found Garfield Morris
guest of the same hotel where they
were to stay.
II was a week later, after they had
settled at Del Palmo Beach, that the
little mystery which lay behind Mar
jorie's soft, pansy eyes was revealed.
Marjorie and Garfield and Mario
rie's governess we're sitting on the
beach in the sunshine. and Mommy
Lou was canoeing just beyond the
embankment. Suddenly
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-07-12

says I'D be q great success II exer-
cised the latent executive power !
have---I believe have got it--hut !
never realized it before. Madame says
she can see 1t there In every line OF
my bandits entirely up to me to
make my own future"
Lydia stified giggle of delight in
her sleezy lace handkerchief.
Then she ushered Jerry over to the
hot dog" booth, from where deli
clous odor was steaming.
Within three weeks the idea of Jer-
ry's initiative power had completely
obsessed him. He had made great
strides In the office under it's influence.
1t was Jerry who had taken 1t upon
himself to have all the office furniture
moved to further efficiency. Then ne
had executed a working plan to stimu-
late old accounts. He knew all the
time he had 1t in him. and now he was
confident he would succeed, he argued
as he went about his work. Wasn't
success written in every line of his
palm?
Lydia was delighted to hear it. then
quite unprepared for the news, one
evening Jerry brought to her.
Hes done It, Lyd." Jerry said,
smiling. He's realized I'm worth
more--at last. and he's given me a
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-07-12

rF you win only let me see him III
promise mot to be engaged tr
him." pleaded pretty Marjorie
Benton. but / don't think he is be-
meath me-"
Marjorie and her maiden aunt,
Louise Montgomery Benton, were
standing near the wide colonial win
dow of their home in Georgia.
Mommy Lou, as Marjorie affection
ateiy called her from babyhood days.
looked across the green lawn medita-
lively, then her searching eyes rested
on little Marjorie al her side
You know. child. you are Of South
ern arfstocratic blood. and Jack Fuller.
as you call him. comes from the peas
antry of our land. You simply could
not marry him and be happy. He's SO
we'll, don't know just what to say
but there are much finer men in
town
Marjorie was about TO turn away.
but her aunt caught her by the hand
affectionately
Take for instance. GARFIELD Norris"
she said Hes as nice man as any
girl would want TO Knowles away
Just now, but when he comes home
again-why. Marjorie. as l said. he's
as nice young man as any girl would
want TO know He's real Esssn.-
MarJ0rie's eyes flashed for a sec
ond. then she shot back. impatiently:
"A real mani Why, Mommy Lou. Car
field Morris is afraid Of his own
shadow
But Aommy Lou was not satisfied
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-07-12
By Elsie Endicott

they heard cry. 1t was a call fol
help coming from Mommy Lou. Mar
jorie was startled She could moi
swim, so she suddenly turned to Gar.
field.
Jump in, Norris she pleaded
"Mommy Louis going down; quick
please'--but Morris. panic-stricken
backed away covering.
There's alIigators in there, child
II she's probably taken now--it's
no use"--he said breathlessly.
And before the frightened specta-
tors, Marjpries governess sprang in
to the water,
There was a struggle, but the pow
erful physique OF the governess over
came Mommy Louis struggling and she
was carried to the shore safely.
A half hour later. when the formal
Miss Louise Montgomery Benton came
to, she looked up only to encounter
the kindly, smiling eyes OF the gov
erness-+Jack Fuller.
Mi" she began, but her sense
of human gratitude was too over
whelming. She simply gazed at him,
saying, 'Jack-Jack Fuller. what on
earth"
II was Marjorie herself who explain
ed that she and Jack had made up the
plan when Susanne had been taken i'll
so that Jack might prove somehow he
was-a real man-and not"
The three looked at Garfield's re-
treating figure down the beach.
Unless something Unforeseen hap
pens" quoted Jack mockingly when
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-07-12

Mary Ann. hurrying toward the bath
room. "Ill be sure you look just right
and then III run over to Jakes and
get some cheese for the rarebit."
Mary Ann was gone but few mo-
ments when the door bell rang. 1t was
Joe.
LUIS heart began to fiutter as she
captured the last of her stray hairs
with an invisible" before opening the
door.
"Lu"-and Joe Wallingford crushed
Lu in the embrace characteristic of a
big-hearted lover.
When Lu disentangled her hairs
from Joe's coat buttons she flushed
deeply. for standing behind Joe was
another man.
"Lu, dear" stammered Joe. this is
my uncle, dads brother"
They were seated in the tiny gray
blue living room before Joe continued
you see. Uncle Ned is an old hach,H
said Joe plsyfully. He came in this
morning from Brazil. Dads been
showing him the town today and to-
night just made him come along to
see the dearest little girl in the
worldl"
Lucy blushed deeper.
Il can not tell how happy | am to
meet the young lady of my nephew's
choice and to tell him how fortunate
he is"
The last remarks were uttered by
as an arrow was he. His bronzed COM
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-07-12

as he drew the sedan toward the cou-
pie.
"A little over twenty years ago
loved q woman with all my soul. AL
though was but poor boy, man
aged to save. by the strictest self-de-
nial, enough for a modest little home.
And then / asked the woman to share
1t with me.
For months we planned. As | look
back, can still see the playful smile
in those soft brown eyes as she
planned where each little household
treasure should CO."
why, Uncle Ned, there's tears in
your eyes," said Joe. why, what
happened; go on, tell u.s.
WELL" said WalIingford, "our we'd
ding was just month off. when a ly-
ing tongue destroyed forever her hap
piness and mine. She sent back my
ring, refused to see me, and brok en-
hearted, / left my native land"
Gee, but look at the money you've
made. Uncle" said Joe whose ability
as a money maker was somewhat be-
low par.
Money is quite an empty asset when
there is no loved one to enjoy it," re-
marked Wailingford, as he reached
for the gold cigarette case In his
pocket.
Miss Aldridge. If you don't object.
I'm going to ask Joe to go to the cor
ner and get his old uncle a pack of
'caftin nails.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-07-12

ten dollar increase this week. After
I'd gone about things and seen what
I really could do ] took some new
ideas to him. Told him I'D get another
place II he didn't come across--and he
did"
Lydia was congratulating him when
he took her In his arms and whisp-
cred: Its all because Of you. little
girl; and now It's time to mutually
share our spols of the battle won.
Whenever you're ready, Lydia" he
said, I'm ready to begin first pay
ment on our own little home"
A week later Lydia announced her
engagement.
Once. during the luncheon in honor
Of the occasion. she felt tiny scruple
OF conscience when Jerry, In response
to a toast, said his success had come
about through Lydia as an incentive.
Lydia was gazing. at Anne half
ashamed for not denying the undue
reward. but a knowing smile and
loud" wink from that miscbieyous lit
tie person reasured her.
And to this day the now very pros
porous Jerry doesn't know that the
impromptu. mischievously planned
scheme OF Madame Paula. alias Anne
Richardson, was the foundation upon
which he built his fortune.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-07-12
Geographically Speaking.

Two Tommies went into restau-
rant over on the eastern front and
said to the waiter: 1--WE want Turkey
with Greece
The waiter replied: Sorry, sirs.
but we can't Servia'
well. then get the Bosphorus."
The boss came in and heard their
order and then said. II don't want
to Russia, but you can't Roumania."
So the two Tommies went away
Hungary.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-07-12

plexion and rather sun-burned hair
told of life in the open. The few fine
lines around his tender blue eyes lent
a certain mellowness to their express
sion.
His immaculate linen and clothing
of superior workmanship bespoke the
man of means, the gentleman.
Almost an hour had passed The
little group talked ON every topic of
general interest Finally Joe said:
Uncle Ned. you old batch. why didn't
you ever marryg You've been prom
Using all day to tell us sometime why
you went away to Brazil. Dad says
You went away about twenty years ago
and all we know about you is the fact
that today you came back rich"
Mr. Wallingford arose and walked
toward the window. Outside it was
refreshingly cool, Gay groups Of
young folks sauntered toward the riy-
er, to dance on the evening boats. 1t
was summer, loves time. Cupid
reigned supreme
Presently he looked toward Joe and
Lucy.
Children, dear" he said. another
month will see you launch your ship
into the sea Of matrimony. I hope
you will always be as radiantly hap
py as you are tonight.
I'VE should love to hear your love
story" interrupted Lucy, ever enxious
for a bit of romance.
"I'll tell it to you" said WaIlingford,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-07-12

~ S she walked around the pic
mic grounds with her sweet
heart. Jerry Collins, Lydia
could not but envy the other girls
their prosperous look. And many of
them had gone off and got married
since she had graduated from high
school, she reflected. Yes. there was
Mary Cummings with her husband
and Molly Grey with Leon, whom she
would marry in September-al SEEM
ing prosperous and happy-except
herself.
Her eyes unconsciously wandered
TO her sweetheart, Jerry. who was
walking by her side She eyed him
sffectionately. then a little frown Of
anxiety gathered over her eyes as she
looked him over. Jerry all uncon-
scious Of the scrutiny.
Il don't know what It can be, Lydia, !"
he said, going on with the conversa-
ton which she had brought up. as
usual. II guess it's just luck with
those fellows. OF fate or something.
I've done my darndest to make old
Durham see I'm worth more money.
but he don't give il to me-"
Maybe he's right. said Lydia, q lit
tie renectively. ~If man is worth
more he win get It, and il he doesn't
he ought TO leave and make some 9TH
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-07-12


The speaker was rather frai
young girl. and about 20. Her eyes
showed the strain characteristic OF
those who work under the electric
light in the business offices and stores
of large city.
well. never mind. Lucy. DEAR said
Mary Ann, tenderly.
only couple of months more. SO
stick it out, grille"
A half hour later found Lucy in her
tidy kimono and house slippers. Mary
Ann was serving the salad before Lucy
offered further comment
Gee, but feel lots better since I
ate. Tell me. Mary Ann. didn't you
ever want to get married? Every time
Joe eats here he always says that
some man missed good wife when
he missed you"
In answer to this voIley OF dues-
tions the older woman smiled. perhaps
q bit sadly. but she merely said,
Who'd marry an old Lady like me,
childr
get into your pretty white dress
and slippers. In half an hour Joe
WIN be ringing the hall bell and you
won't be near ready unless you hus-
tie-
Mary Ann Faye was perhaps nearer
30 than 40. Unmistakabiy. IN her day.
she must have bean beauty Even
now. her iron gray hair was remark
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-07-12
Matrimonial Advice.

Darling you must never marry a
man for his money"
why not, mother?"
Because that sort of marriage can
not but end unhappily. But ] can tell
you what to do. You can take care
not to fall in love with man who
hasn't money"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-07-12
Unappreciated Wit.

Men are really too mean for any
thing"
Whats the trouble now"
why, l asked John for an automo-
bile today and he said that must be
contented with the splendid carriage
that nature has given me-"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-07-12
Revised Weights and Measures.

Revised Weights and Measures.
One pound--11 ounces butter.
ton-1,S75 pounds coal.
square policeman's.
quart hangover.
league(now under debate at Peace
Conference).
2 feet-very attractive. il support
ing neat ankles.
] yard-length of hands in dress
suit.
! scruple-nothing to profiteer.
j hours years when waiting in
doctors office.
Via cents plus tax money.
military pace-some job. on
hike.
l cord-1o cords IL wood has to be
split
] gallon-4 quarts plus expressage.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-07-12

they were back at the hotel. "and I
herewith tender my resignation for a
higher and nobler position of taking
care of Marjorie for life. according to
mutual agreement'-he hesitated a
moment. but Mommy Lou shook his
hand warmly and smilingly consented.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-07-12

T<HERE certainly was jam in
the subway tonight, Mary
Auur q
Evening journal., 1919-05-27
SeasonabIe Silks

There never such a demand for silks being
joyed this This demand fully equipped
supply. number of have been accepted par
tcuay desirable namely printed and plain Foulsrd print
ed and plain Georgetes heavy s1rting and sung Silks
Crepes, Satns Chameuse and Meteors White and natural
Habutsi Silks Water and perspirstion proof Silks.
Evening journal., 1919-05-27
R. k. VALE 1KS
!, TO GpUATES
Commencement Exercises
Held at Bridville Last
Fridalight
HENRY P. CSNoN
PRESSES DIPLOMAS
ming Journal.

cnec,.i % The ming Journal.
nnIncE,1I dol, May 27.-Com-
r,ansanen, e,lses Of the Bridgeville
,,.,.,,-c.hoo, E held Friday evening,
,,hoa an, .Iwas the largest in the
t,-,o. !, School The hall was
,,,.o.a,oa Id and blue crepe paper.
5.,ts 49, and cut flowers. The
l,.e lo.s-u re gold and blue. Music
-, s'eu,il by Oelcsbee's Orchestra,
80 Cbos,oJ. Following was the pro-
-. tJation. the Rev. Thomas f..
'r @.. on. Garry on" by Cath
l.,no 49, nd See: orchestra: oraiion.
.rho .,'o - OF Little Things" by lIilda
-, a: orchestra; oration, "Ous
nm,1e- M our Comrades Neva Dicker-
-, 9estra: Oration, Mutual Bless
ings Friendship" by Mary Ruth
Kim, fhestra.
pS itaton Of class Of 1919, Prime,
nal :. TlmG Tull; presentation OF
dinihs. Harry p. CansOn; orchestra;
sdds, Biby n. Vale; benedlction, The
ne6issin w. Jacobs.
4 -iluates were: Ruth king,
,,a shot, Helen Matthews. Catherine
~ Bessi Lawson, 0dell Gray. Neva
nkerson'Anita Messick, Minnie Ray,
i1rence aacs, Martha Stewart, Esther
3ams. William Furgeson, Lester
NVens.
The Ia. meeting Of the Five Hundred
Card Cj was held last week at the
l.
presentYere: Mr.. Ind Mrs. George
hin Ntand Mrs. Walton Smith, Mr..
and ArsRoland Elliott. Mr.. and Mrs.
Tdwafd lliott. Mr.. and Mrs. Harry w.
Viven. IS. Elma Gray, Odell Gray.
Minnie liOti, Mary Messick, Lillian
Sudler. "a Lewis. Edgar J. Layton,
Clavtonl,iott. George Piros and Brad
ford Jts. Prizes were awarded 70
Lillian dler and Ira Lewis. After re-
freshmts there was dancing until a
late no
Berri are selling unusually high
This ". Prices ranged from Sc TO
$3.50 I thirty-twO quart crate, and
from 70 30 cents per quart.
Or. ank Palmer Is spending 4 va
caliobf six weeks With friends In
Floidi
NHAtlldred Currey has accepted a
nosie as clerk in the Pennsylvania
railri freight office during the sum
merlonths.
M Anna Jones. Of Wilmington. is
visig her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. VIII
liatI. Jones, Of near town.
\. Eugene Garretson. Of Spring
det Mass. is spending the summer
wi her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
p innOn.
and Mrs. Arthur Brewington. OF
Thar, is visiting in town for a few
dsl
irs. Horace Layton, OF Chester. Pa
visiting her mother, Mrs. Mary Dick
son.
4 meeting Of the executive board OF
q Tuesday Night Club was called to
icuss plans for rebuilding the club
use during the summer months.
Mrs. William IT. Quillin and sons.
ndolph and Martin, are visiting in
ives.
italian berry pickers are arriving in
Evening journal., 1919-05-27
PRICE WAR SOON
AMONG B0OTBLACKS

A prlcc war IA due 10 break out
among tho shoe sinners OF the city.
since Tho cost OF everything went sky
ward bootblacks OF the city raised
their prices 10 10 cents for an ordl-
nary shine, Today John Vlntlsnl. pro-
prietor OF the shop at No. 2i2 West
Tenth street, announces return TO
tho former D cent shine. and u Is likely
that many other bootblacks will return
to the old schedule OF prices. Wheih-
er the Market street booiblacks Will
cqpltulato Il problcmatlcal.
Evening journal., 1919-05-27
CHILD DIES or NEPHRTTIs

After a short illness from nephritls fol-
lowing scarlet never. Russell A. Danne-
berger, eight-year-old son OF Mollie NJ
and Frederick Danneberger, died yestcr-
day. The funeral will be held from the
home OF the child's parents, No. 3O2
Poplar street, this afternoon, with in
ierment in Sllverbrook cemeiery.
Evening journal., 1919-05-27
REP. LORD TALKS
TO BOOSTERS"

Special to,Tho Evening Journal
sEAFoRD. Del. May 2s.-Tho Scaford
Booster Club held meeting Friday
evening when Representative Joseph
b. Lord gave an interesting talk. G..
w. Robinson. manager OF tho II, and
G.. shirt factory, hlso gave talk In
which he said Seaford needed moro
houses built, as there Is not vacant
house In the town for rent.
Floyd Mullen. manager OF -the Sussex
Gas Company. silent booster FOR the
week, presented TO each member pres
ent safety gas lighter. President
Thompson, appointed dorsey Blake,
Oral Booster, Ira Nheatley, silent
booster. glad hand committee; w. y.
Huston, Ashby Shipley and Robert J.
Allen.
Evening journal., 1919-05-27
"GIyE BACK OUR SHIPS"
Is HAMBURG CRY.

n r. A. Special to The Evening Journal.
HAMBURG, May 27.-"Glve us back
our ships We didn't know you were
going TO keep them" That's the wall
OF the Hamburger Nachrlchten. "The
English got these ships Of ours by a
mean device" Il says. I'VE thought
they, were only 10 be 'interned." and
that In a neutral port. But the English
claim that we have surrendered them
FOR good. Let every honest German Join
US In the cry. Give us back our ships
Their return must be one OF the condl-
tions OF peace"
Evening journal., 1919-05-27
To0u SLAP Ar nnITIsn pnruIEn

LONDON United Press lRy Maiii-
The wise guys" at the Foreign once
tooSa nasty knock al Premier Lloyd
George during The recent Paris dellber-
atlons Of the "Bis Four" ON the Polish
question. when the Teschen coalnelds
were brought up, The British Premier
frankly admitted that he had never
heard OF them and he directed the For-
eign Onlco experts attached 10 the Brit
ish delegation to draw up a memOran-
dunn on the subject for his benent. The
memorandum was concise and complete.
but II started or by saying, AS every
sehoolboy knows Toschen IL one OF tho
rhief towns, etc, and then mentioned
mat full description OF the coal mlnos
Evening journal., 1919-05-27
FRANCE TAKES POWER TO
ELECTRIFy RAILWAYS.

n. II. A. Special to The Evening Journal.
PARIS, May q7.-France Is planning
electrincetlon Of the main railway sys-
tenn, OF the country For This purpose
the government has introduced a bin
for the absorption Of oil private water
power undertakings into ono combina-
ton. Tho bin also provides for I'M
provement ~ lighting. iramway, trae-
tlon and a system OF pumping for ogrl-
cultural irrigation and local Industries
Evening journal., 1919-05-27
GASOLINE TO END
laps, IINRIkISHA.

y. 2. A. Special TO The Evening Journal.
TOXIC, May 27.-The 1<ushi car Is go
ing to retire the ilnrikisha. The Kushl
cars a little auto car, the joint product
three-whceled, seven feet long and three
feet wide and has a ii-horsepower en-
gine, but IL can hit 80 miles an hour,
and It's built for comfort. II viii carry
two or three passengers. The promoter,
kushibiki, has lost a leg and wanted
a machine easier 10 handle than an auto
and more comfortable than a jinrikisha.
Evening journal., 1919-05-27
KENNARD &/CO.
Linens: A Word to the Wise

Housewives who find their linen closets needing replen-
ishng find here large stocks for their choosing 1t is
not question of price but Of supply, the whole linen
situation of unusual uncertainty to future supplies.
Linen Damask by the yard Linen Damask Cloths, Nap
kns, Doyes, Carving Cloths Lunch Cloths Luncheon Se
Madeira Linens in all wanted Sizes Linen Crashes in many
grades. In addition household linens have exceptional
of white and colored Belgian and French Dress
Linens.
Evening journal., 1919-05-27
Summer Cottons

The most complimentary things have been said this
season regarding exhibit of white and coIored Cotons
Our selections with the demands of those who require
the newest
Dark aIover Printngs in Voes, Check and plaid Cling
hams coored and white Madras coored voIes, Batiste,
Crepes and Poplins
The of White Fabrics is all that one could
hope to