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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-08-21
CARRIES MAIL AT SO
octogenarlan Has Delivered Letters "a
Years and ais Good for "a More"

oetosenarlan Has Delivered Letters "a
Years and "is Good for ~ More"
"Uncle Carl" Miller of Thomasville,
Mo-, eighty-three years old, has been
awarded fOur-year contract to carry
the United States mail between Alton
and Townsville. The octogenarian
has carried the mail over this route
continuously for "a years, and he as
serts that he IL good for "a more years.
During that time Miller has wit
messed many changes in his route.
Much Of the forest that skirted the
road on both sides when he first took
up his duties has been cleared and
given over to farms. The roads have
changed from mere trails to graded
highways.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-08-21
S0vEREIGNS TO VISIT U. S.
King and Queen Of Belgium viii Come
to America In September.

Before President Wilson left Bel.
GUM 1t was announced that King AL.
bert and Queen Elizabeth had accepted
his Invitation to visit the United
States. The Belgian rulers will prob
ably arrive in America In September
and remain throughout October for the
first session of the League Of Nations
in Washington.
King Albert Of Belgium visited the
United States 20 years ago. The pres.
ent king was then prince and spent
nearly II months In this country as a
tourist and newspaper correspondent
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-08-21

Mother Dies of Joy at Seeing Son.
Overcome mt the sight of her son,
Fremont, who returned home unexpect-
edly after serving in the navy. Mrs.
Lillian s. Hanson, forty-five years old,
of Springfield, Mass, died almost int.
mediately.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-08-21
INDUSTRY FACES
Great PROBLEM
Must Study New Science of "In-
dustriaI Physiology"
HEALTH SERVICE TAKES II up

Ask Improved Conditions for United
States Factories-keen Competition,
Sure to Come, Makes II Necessary
for Employer to Pay Attention to
the Question Of Maximum Efficienc,
Conclusions Arrived at.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-08-21
CAUGHT TROUT IN SLEEP

FlsheFinan Tied Tackle to His Toe and
Then Went to Bed.
Tying line, with well-baited hook
on 1t. around his big toe and tossing
the cord out of the window, DOM Id +.
Whipple Of Watertown, N. Y, we,it to
bed. About two o'clock in the morning
he was awakened by-a tug and pulled
in a four-pound lake trout, which
was served for breakfast.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-10
By Elsie Endicott

She was smiling as she held up a slen-
der, ringless hand
Phil caught the hand IN his own
give me a chancel VIII your
Were you ever IN Carter county, IN
this stste7" she asked.
Yes. when was young Why. why.
child" he whispered vonderingly. you
are the little Lester girl used to en-
terrain with stories when was Just
a boy and in love with your sister
have never loved anybody else until
met you
And have always remembered
you" she said softly.
VIII you give me a chance. and
some day when you have learned 20
care, will you 90 back with me 20 the
mountains-as my wife7"
She nodded. her eyes full Of happy
tears, and, with his arms around her.
he saw beyond the vine hung walls.
the world old trail. bordered with ar
butus that for him led back 10 youth
and love and happiness.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-10

as though Anne had dashed him with
a whip.
Courage was born OF the moment.
Il know you will all be happily sur
prised," said Stephana, a little breath
lessly, ito learn that jim Mayfeld and
are IN love In the old-fashioned way
and We are going 10 be married IN the
spring" Anne Rogers score had a.
last been settled.
There was only a blur OF faces. dim
flowers and Pickering candle light IN
til the sudden pressure OF Mayfeld's
hand over hers made her look al him
There was such radiance IN his glance
that her own heart seemed 10 rise ex-
ulting to meet his. Sweetheart" be
said brokenly. Il love you So" And
in the confusion OF laughter and con
gratulations nobody knew that they
plighted their troth right there.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-10

Mr.. Brockford, Miss Lester? He has
been admiring you all through din
ner."
When IL came bis time to claim her
for a dance. Phil whirled her around
the big ballroom once and then led the
way out on an upper porch. screened
in and hung with vines and great clus-
ters OF trailing arbutus.
Il wonder where the Dilllnghams
bought this arbutus. II makes me
homesick FOR my little stone lodge in
the mountains"
Il brought IT," answered the girl.
and II makes me homesick. too"
IF you love the mountains, we have
one strong bond OF sympathy between
us" he old her.
81 was born IN the mountains"
About eighteen years ago?'
"a woman who tells her age will tell
anything" laughed Marie. Il am old
er perhaps than look"
Wilton Dillingham; appeared in the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-10
The w heels OF Fate

last year and didn't wear OF course.
I'll know my guests anyhow, so 1t
won't make any difference"
She ended the conversation with a
merry giggle and-Rita found she had
accepted the invitation scarcely know
ing II.
Two weeks later Minnie was bending
over Rita, giving to her fresh, dainty
Call OF Spring" gown the last, linger-
ing touches that make for perfection.
You are wonderful-Miss Rita,
simply wonderfuI'-she enthused,
clappins her small, shapely hands
with delight
Just before she entered the waiting
cab Minnie handed her The little green
silk mask. above all. be sure and
keep It on" she heard Minnie call out
as she drove Off
AS the cab stopped before the psla-
tial home of Madge Henderson in the
suburbs. an hour later, the door was
swung open and Madge herself ran
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-10
She Settled the Score

las many as you want7" dared Ste
phana. trying to keep up the pace he
had set.
Did you mean that / can have as
many dances as I want?" he asked
again when they reached the broad ma
hogany stairway in the house.
"Yes-every one that you want" she
said. and something in her big. gray
eyes made him catch his breath, his
heart bounding in his breast as he
stood watching her mount the stairs.
He dressed very carefully. and then
dropped into the wide winged chair be-
fore the fire IN his room. He was in
love at last. foolishly. boyishly in love
with little Stephana Strong. Then
wrath like. out Of the dancing flames.
came the face OF Anne Rodgers, and he
knew that be could not ask the girl he
loved TO marry him. He and Anne had
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-10

Three years" Rita's voice had a
melancholy hollowness as she spoke.
ut is not good to brood so much,
Minnie reminded her, always trying in
one way o. another TO bring the fresh
ness back into Ritas beautiful face.
In the midst Of her little reverie that
followed the telephone bell tinkled and
Rita lifted the receiver languidly.
I've everything arranged, and oh,
goodnessi we'll have a wonderful
time, Rita. What are you figuring on
wearingT" she heard Madge Hender-
sons voice ask In her sprightly, en-
thusiastic way.
"Why-er-I-was"- Rita had no
reason she would like to offer for de-
clining. She had intended TO invent
one in time, for not for all the world
would she allow her girl friends TO
think she had been so weak" as they
would call II.
Just wear that Call OF Spring
gown costume you told me you had go:
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-10

been neighbors since their childhood.
He had been attentive to her in way,
but there had never been any thought
Of loyeNfor her. Then to his amaze
ment, he found that Anne spoke of him
as bonded slave. set TO fetch and car
~ at her bidding. One OF his friends
told him that he was being criticised
for not asking Anne to marry him. He
had shown her every attention and had
kept other men away. so a proposal
was later due. Mayfeld was astonish-
ed. He alone knew how many times
Anne had made their appointments and
for his kindness IN taking her around
she had created sentiment against
him. So he asked her. in quite bust
ness like fashion. TO marry him. She
laughingly refused, but his little world
OF people continued to act as II his
marriage TO Anne was only a matter
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-10

uncertain expression on her face. And
you shall go. of course" she added in
a persuading tone
''No. I think not. Minnie Rita re-
turned between dainty little bites Of
the crisp. brown toast You know
how feel about social affairs"
She stopped short. OF course. Min
ME knew; every one knew of her
broken engagement. and how she had
done 1t because Of her familys mis-
judgment Hal had been one OF the
finest young man in the world, and
Rita had always thought so: but her
father. knowing OF little scandal that
hung over his head in club centers.
had tabooed the affair and made life
miserable for Rita until she had brok-
en- the engagement. And Rita had put
faith in the explanation Hal had suf-
fered not TO give. and let him go away.
All" Minnie interrupted her train
OF thought. but that little affair was
so long ago. Miss Rita
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-10
Eyes That Cannot See

younger" He had persuaded her with
his arguments. 1t is true she had
been quite willing to be persuaded.
She loved him and she was not I'M
wise when it came 10 men and their
ways She had at least four chances
to marry-chances which her friends
scolded her for refusing. She, how
ever, had her own opinion OF these
chances and chung TO IL. She knew that
Carl Potter wanted her for her money;
that old Mr.. Dacre wanted her be-
cause she was young and could take
care OF him in his old age; that
Claude Jones and Albert Fairlis asked
her, the one because It was his moth
er's wish, the other because II was
his fathers. In every instance her
money was the main regard. But with
Seth il had been different. He had
money OF his own and he saw only her.
II was the love OF boy for a woman.
Every boy experiences that love. 1t
won her heart because in all her life
she had never known such love be
fore.
They had had fifteen happy years.
Up to the present time she had kept
her pace with Seth. Resolutely in Sc
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-10

His eyes singled out one Of them at
once. The full. mature figure of Anne
Rodgers set her apart from the young
girls on the ice.
Il am sorry you have been disillu-
stoned" said Stephsna, timidly touch
ing the sleeve OF his rough gray coat.
but I think you are very brave TO
still have faith"
He caught up their skates and hung
them over his broad shoulder. we
must De getting along or We will be
late for dinner and the big dance that
marks the end OF our good times here.
How many dances am l to have?" he
asked as they raced up the long.
snowy path 10 the Atkins country
place. For three days Mayheld had
forgotten that he was over twenty-one
and had entered into the dancing and
outdoor sports with the zest OF boy.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-10
By Abner Anthony

"Old Man Winter" as he had playfully
dubbed him. Somehow he proved in
teresting He liked to talk and tell her
his ideals. She liked it, too, and they
soon found themselves in a discourse
on love"
"Of course. there's only one man
created for one particular girl" he
agreed when Rita had offered the ques-
ton, and" he went on, although we
try to convince ourselves sometimes.
after a disastrous affair. that It is all
a matter Of association know
know" He stopped and clenched his
hands tensely.
"Oh, please don't" Rita begged Il
know what you must have suffered,
but-youre not the only one. 1, too,
have had my little share OF that kind
OF suffering. II was a disastrous af-
fair that would have been the happiest
in the world II my nance had not been
so honorable to a foolish promise he
made impulsively."
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-10

from his dream. He felt sudden
fierce longing to tako the girl IN his
arms and cry out that he had been
cheated Of love long enough. Marie
had just such face and such e. voice
as the Madonna OF his boyish dreams.
Now that he had found her again. or
at least a duplicate OF her. surely he
was not too old 10 seek happiness aft
er all.
Are you going 70 marry Wilton Dill
lingham?" His own voice sounded
strange to him. II have no right 70
ask you such a question. but would
like TO know. an not asking for
idle curiosity. Please believe that"
Just because you remind me OF
somebody I knew and loved a long
time ago I will answer your question.
even II It is quite personal. could not
marry Wilton. We have absolutely
nothing in common"
Then you are not engaged to VIII
TOM
mo. am not engaged to anybody. "
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-10

Just then the clock struck L.
Masks of, masks off," Madge cried.
as she swung through the various
rooms and Railways OF her home.
When the gallant "Old Man winter
withdrew the little green silk mask
from Rita's face he stihed an exclama-
ton aghast:
"Rita-it's you-it's you-Rita." He
touched her gown lovingly TO fortify
the reality OF his vision.
Rita sat dumb-stricken for a full
minute.
Hal" she said, Imply, you're back,
l knOw-all-and please forgive"
But before she finished his arms
were about her and her head had
nestled down into the folds OF his
white cotton-trimmed suit.
"oh. I say there. none OF that-this
party is for ALL" Madge sang out jov-
tally when she encountered them be-
hind the spreading palm.
But Madge didn't understand.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-10

cret she had fought encroaching age.
She had good health, her gowns were
invariably becoming; she was appar-
emily always in gay humor. But in her
soul she wrestled and felt herself sue
cumbing.
She began to consider Seth when
they were out He had grown very
fine-locking-th type of man every
young woman adores. There was one
girl, that Clifford girl, Maude-. she
had never been jealous until one night
she saw the three of them reflected in
one mirror-Seth. herself. and glow
ing Maude Clifford. It was not 30
much jealousy then as fear and heart
sickness.
Sometimes she saw Seth looking at
her strangely, but when she asked him
why he always shook his head and
sighed. For some time now he had
seemed distracted. sad. troubled. But
he would say nothing. And she dare
not question him lest he tell her the
truth! At least, so long as She did
not actually know there was some 1T
tie relief in doubt.
For four days now he had been away
from home. in the city. 1t was the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-10
By JOella Johnson

like the sweep of a bird on wide pin
ions from the sky. And with inner
ent mother love. she wanted to protect
what she knew to be hers by divine
right.
1t was at the dinner table that Mrs.
Atkins announced the engagement OF
Annabel King and Bruce Stewart Il
am a matchmaker" she said. happily.
Has anybody else any romantic
news?"
How about you. Jim?" asked Anne
Rodgers across the table. Isn't it
about time that your engagement was
being announced?"
Stephana. sweet in a silver gown
with Mayheld's blush roses on her
breast. looked at him where he sat
next TO her. She saw the full flush
that mounted TO his forehead and the
trembling Of his strong mouth. 1t was
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-10

of time. Anne did not want him. but
IT was quite evident that she did not
want anybody else 10 have him So
love became an undreamed Of expert
ence for him until he met the little
Southerner at the Atkins house party.
OF course, he was too old for her and
then. there was Anne TO deal with still
The first day they met when the
question OF love arose In the general
conversation. Stephana had heard
Mayfeld say that the clock OF oppor-
tunity for him had struck II, and she
had laughingly reminded him that even
after a clock strikes u, IL strikes 1 and
begins all over again. Stephana was
young but she was worldly wise
enough TO sense Anne Rodgers atti-
tude to Mayfeld and TO want TO re-
sent the hurt she felt he did not de-
serve. Love had come 10 her swiftly.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-10

open doorway. Il was sent 10 take
this girl away, Brockford." he said.
"A half dozen fellows are ready to en-
gage you in duels because you have
kept her overtime"
Phil stood watching the girls slen-
der figure move across the ballroom
by her young host. He turned then.
broke little sprig Of aroutus and sat
down on the bench they had Just va
Gated. thinking of his own lost youth.
Marie Lester was the embodiment %
the springtlme and Joy OF life. She
was to marry Wilton Dillingham;, a
good example OF club and society
man. Women choose strange mates.
unused Phil. looking down at the
dawn-pink arbutus flowers. Something
long dormant, stirred in his heart.
He seemed to see an old house on a
high hill and girl with wind-blown
hair playing in the meadow with a
crowd OF little children. She had been
TO him the Madonna Of his boyish
dreams. The scene faded and he saw
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-10
The Call Of the Hills

have understood that she Is a home
product. right out OF the country"
Phil Brockford looked interested. 81
would like very much to meet her II
you can manage II"
"All right" agreed Margaret. but I
am sorry for Wilton II she comes IN
der the magic OF the much-adored
Phil"
1T isn't fair. Margaret. to hatter a
man who is getting pretty close to go"
Don't you know that nothing will
appeal TO that girl as much as the at
tention OF a sophisticated man OF the
world Ike you? was young. too once
upon a time" said Margaret. "and I
know"
You are still yOungi"
"Dontl" cried Margaret, sharply. Il
am 30 today"
When they were ready 20 begin
dancing Margaret took Phil 70 the ia
bic where Wilton Dillingham; and Ma
RE Lester still sat. talking earnestly.
May present the famous bachelor.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-10
By Phil Moore

vorcel Separation! She clenched her
hands against her breast. No, she
could not believe that OF Seth any
more than she could believe he was I'll
and in trouble.
The automobile was coming-she
heard II. too, as it turned In at their
drive. She switched off the lights and
ran downstairs. Before she reached the
foot of the flight the door opened and
her husband entered.
"Helloi" he said, merely.
She went TO him. You've been gone
a long time, dear" Her voice trem-
bled. but she tried to appear calm and
natural. In agony she realized that be
had come home stranger than when
he went away.
Yes, that's So" he said. He took
her by the shoulders and looked at her
Ada
She held herself firmly. Yes, dear
What have you to tell me?"
How do you know I've anything TO
tell your"
She tried to smile. "Oh, I know.
Don't be afraid to say what you feel.
I'm not afraid to hear II"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-10

her being laid TO rest In the fragrant
meadow where, IN life. she had loved
70 play. He heard the sound OF little
children crying. and his own eyes grew
misty at the thought OF his own lone
illness for almost twenty years. Few
OF the men he knew kept a vision in
their hearts. And because OF the green
mound and the simple shaft OF white
marble back In the meadow near his
Aoyhood home, sheltered by the noun
tains they had both loved Phil had
come TO be called the impossible bach
elor. How long be sat there lost in
reverie, he never knew. Suddenly he
was conscious that the little visitor Of
the Dillinghams had come back and
was talking TO him.
Il wondered II would not find you
here" he heard her say. Il am afraid
that I am a social failure. Now, II I
were back home. in the meadow, with
all my neighbors' children around me.
I could really shine"
Phil wondered II he had Weakened
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-10

out TO greet the new arrival
Don't know who you are, honey,
but it's all right: every ones here but
one,' and she ushered Rita into the
drawing room admidst multitude of
gay colors and laughing, chatting
young folks.
Soon the orchestra began and Rita
was claimed by a tall youth whose
costume represented that of old man
Winter.
Seems almost appropriate" he re-
marked when they had circled the
room once or twice. that Winter
should dance with charming Spring,
doesn't it?'
Rita sensed little afiectation in his
voice and she retaliated with differ
ent one.
"It shore do" she answered IN South
ern accents; then turned the CONVEX
sation to something else.
The third dance found Rita sitting In
a little palm-fringed alcove with her
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-10

~ 7 was at the Dnlinghams dinner
dance at the Country Club that
Phil Brockford first saw Marie
Lester. pale slip Of a girl in white.
who reminded him OF the picture Of
saint, her golden hair making a halo
above her pretty face. She sat facing
him at small table in the sans al
cove.
Are you looking al the girl with
Wilton Dillingham;" asked Margaret
Miller. who was Phil's dinner partner.
Yes. she reminds me OF a wild
flower in early spring. delicate and
fragile. Do you know herr"
Yes; she is Marie Lester. Wilton's
fance- The Dilhnghams are giving
this affair 70. show her OF, / fancy"
She was not IN the receiving line"
No; she is bit difficult for her
rnother-in-law to be. hear. She does
not care for society"
Where did Wilton meet herr
Il have not heard officially" laughed
Margaret. but in a roundabout way
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-10

- He put the cover on the cold
cream Jar and studied her
freshly massaged face in the
glass-studied Il mercilessly. critical
ly, as though It were the face OF an
other woman. II do believe" she
thought, that rub in more wrinkles
than I rub out. suppose, however.
that at forty-seyen one must expect
TO have wrinkles and gray hairs and
dabby throat" She swallowed hard.
IF It wasn't for him I'd never open
cold cream Jar again I'm sick OF
massage and powder. tired to death OF
trying to keep young. What's the use.
anyway I'm growing older each
day"
She had a mental picture OF herself
trying to overtake her fleeing youth
with a cold cream Jar in one hand and
a powder pun IN the other. What
caricature! Vital enough to make any
artists fortune. She smiled family.
And then tears came.
Buried her face IN her hands and
gave herself up to the misery OF re-
hection.
II was misery to reflect. For the
first time she was allowing herself to
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-10

look squarely at the inevitable. the
thing that was. She did not like its
aspect What woman does? The brav-
est woman in the world quails when
life draws her firmly TO one side and
says to her: MY dear, it's a case OF
the sheep and the goats. I'll have TO
place you with the goats. In other
words, you are now old, and must re-
sign yourself 10 the society Of your
contemporaries. Happy the woman
whose husband accompanies her on
the way. Still happy is she whose hus-
band has preceded her But to go
alone and TO leave the one dear being
in all the world to you behind! Well,
that 10 the penalty many a woman pays
for marrying the man that is too
young for her.
He had not seemed so much too
young fifteen years before. In fact,
she had scarcely thought about their
ages at all. She was thirty-two. fresh
and fair. He was twenty-five and
looked older than he was. He said
ten years was nothing. You wouldn't
object. dear, il were that much older
than you. Why, then, should you OBJ
Ject because L happen to be that much