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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-19

moon. II he was expecting TO live on
the potatoes, tomatoes. cucumbers and
carrots from the gardens OF Hope
we'll he would discover his error. Let
so much as one single chicken raise
it's midnight voice and Abe should
find himself or his way TO the Gala
boose
When he was told as above be shed
tears. He was no despOiier. He was
poor. but honest. Jails were not built
for his kind He might not work as
hard as some. because he had been
told that the more he sweat his col
lar the sooner he would break his
back and leave his wife a widow, but
he didn't propose TO exc out living
BY thievery.
When asked how he did propose TO
make a living be was silent He
hadn't looked the ground over enough.
II was another month before his
plans we're ready
Then one day the town was alarm
ed by the news that be had been
drowned in the mill pond Some boys
had found his clothing where he had
undrsssed TO take a swim. but the
man himself had doubtless gone 10
the bottom
OF course, they dragged the river
OF course. Mrs. Singer took on some
thing awful OF course. there was a
soft -hearted citizen 10 put his name
down for IS and pass the paper along.
The sum OF $50 In cash was thus
raised. and there we're others who
contributed food and clothing The
widow moved from the stable into
shanty
Ten DAYS after the. pov-vow Abe
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-19

They we're the last TO leave the box
She had dropped her gloves, and he
had CROPPED FOR them. and somehow
her fingers had touched his head.
He had looked Up a. her, kneeling,
most unusual and unnecessary at
titude for any man in this age, and
there had swept over him for the first
time IN bis life 8 feeling Of venera-
ton. perhaps because there Was no
provoca alton IN her eyes, no swift
leaping understanding OF the situs-
tons possibilities.
Another woman would have known
how TO play the next move with as
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-19

test would be simple enough. never
take advantage OF remark made be-
tween dinner and breakfast. The
world is all moonshins and enchant-
ment then. and no one Is responsible
for what he says
Last night you told me-several
things. Aren't you sorry you said
them now? You felt the touch OF my
hand on your head and thought that
expected you TO follow the lead.
Wrong, sir.
And because like you very. very
much, and wish to retain your friend
ship, l am sailing this morning with
the Ashleys Won't you write me at
Colon? We are 10 cruise for a month,
understand, and then go TO Florida
Sincerely,
"Guen Waring."
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-19

she Tas so little as 10 be unable 10
get I'D into q chair without being
lifted. she had 70 cit solemnly by the
side OF her sisters and brothers and
listen 70 tales OF heroism told by her
father
On every Fourth OF July. as regu-
larly as that date rolled around. Gloria
and all the members OF her family
had been forced TO sit patiently and
respectfullv In a circle about the old
dining room while their father read.
mpressively-s she had believed
every word Of the declaration Of in
dependence
no hreorsckers. no torpedo. no cele-
bration Of any sort took place IN the
VEST family until after this patriotic
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-19

when you sec me lying dead you will
be sorry for what you have said"
Two weeks passed. and then one
night. at midnight there were yells
and shots and the noise OF running,
and the people turned out 20 find Abe
Singer missing. He was searched for.
but not found
Next day there was a grand hunt,
but no clSw. Robbers had killed him
and borne his body away. Another
public subscription for the widow.
More provisions, fuel and clothing.
She actually opened az account at
the village bank and put on mourn
Ing.
Another two weeks and the cat
came back Abe walked IN TO say
that be had discovered three yegg-
men about 70 break into the post
office, and when be had fred on than
they had seized and chlorofoTmed
him and borne him away IL a bug
81. For II days he had known moth.
ing, bat now be had come back 20
take his Job again.
Hopewell didn't say much II didn't
threaten. II didn't bring out tar and
feathers. Il simply asked the cues
ton Of Aba Singer.
How much cash Will you take 70
skate out OF this town and 1sy
slated"
zone hundred dollars was the
prompt reply: and Il vas raised IN
an hour. and within another ABB and
bis wife were departing for new
fields. They were poor but honest:
but Hopevell preferred the other
kind
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-19

wtpe criticised Nevertheless the town
constable felt that he had a duty to
perform. He went to Abe and said :
you went to your death IN the
river and returned. You went TO
your death IN the we'll and returned.
Don't try the little game again. II
you do ! don't believe the town will
raise another dollar for your widow. "
Such harsh and uncalled-for lang
usge brought tears TO Abe's eyes. He
said Il was no use for a man to try
and live an honest, upright life.
Neither was II any good for Provt-
dence to step in and pull him back
from the jaws OF death that be might
be q comfort 10 his wife and a credit
to the town. He would try and not
have any more narrow escapes, but
II thsy came 70 him be must not be
blamed
The summer had departed and late
autumn had come. Abe hadn't tired
himself out looking for any more Jobs.
bat was now offered the position OF
night Waterman OF the village. II was
q cold Job and poor pay. and no one
wanted II until he stepped forward
Not a robbery had ever been com
mitter In the village. but there were
taxpayers who thought Il best 10
guard against such things happening.
When the constable heard OF the ap-
pointment ne met Abe 20 say: mo
foolishness, now"
IF robbers come shall XII some
Of them was the reply.
But II you have them XII you
don't make q mess OF r.
'I shall do my best 70 die. and
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BRIBED FOR A HUNDRED

Singer appeared. He had been car
ried down stream by the current and
thrown on an island, where he had
remained unconscious for days. II
was q pretty fshy story, but the PEG
pie had TO believe Il and congratu-
late the teller on his wonderful es-
cape.
1t was about so days later when
the next event came on A citizen who
owned a farm outside the village hired
Abe 10 dig a well. He had refused
jobs not so hard or dangerous. but
he took this one right away. He pre-
terred well-digging TO even the post
office steps.
When he had been digging for two
days. and after be had thrown out
hints about quicksand and cave-ins,
the alarm was given that the curling
of the we'll had caven in, and that
Abe was probably a dead man IS
feet down.
There lie only one thing 10 do in
such a case-dig the poor fellow out
II living, succor him. II dead, contri-
butte a fund TO bury him and carry
the widow along
There were some who wouldn't
have come down but for the fact that
Abe had gone TO work and made no
kick. His desire to help himself open
ed all hearts. II that hadn't. then
there were the Widows tears and Ia
mentations TO fail back on. The sum
OF 800 was raised for her. and II was
more clothes and more provisions
The bottom OF the well was struck
at last, but there was no Abe. There
sure had been a cRve-in. but II
hadn't caught him There was a mys-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-19

spouse.
Miss Waring, please The answer
was immediate. Miss Waring had
left at 1880 for out Of town. No, she
had left no address.
Garrett hung up the receiver. He
felt piqued, stumped. worried, bafTled,
indignant. Why had she run away
from him7
He had felt q reaction from the Ella
ton OF dawning consciousness, almost
reverse IN bachelorhood, but this
stirred every dormant proprietary
male instinct IN him.
He called up Kit imperatively. She
was fresh and spirited after a ride
IN the park No, certainly not. She
knew nothing OF Guen's plan. Why ?
He might ask her aunt.
He felt savage. No man cares to be
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-19

terry on hand TO be solved. II not at
the bottom OF the we'll, then where
was he7
The question was on every lip for
four days. and then Abe came back
to answer II himself II was easily
explained He had had warning OF
the coming cavern. and had scra1n
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-19

you 70 be ny wife7"
of course" impatienJly; but you
might ask any woman 70 be that"
Il never asked any other"
Hurry We will be late
He barred the way dogEedly. When
can | see your"
"Tommorrov morning X you like
Hurry"
Nine forty-nve, SIR said Peters
gently.
Call q taxi for 10: 80" He reached
for the telephone. and gave her num-
Der II would nerve him TO hear her
voice. He smiled, waiting for the re-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-19

away and hiding IN a farmers barn
AS soon as he had recovered his
nerve he came Jogging along home,
and was ready TO tackle the Job
again.
Hopewell shook his head IN a doubt
ing way, but did not talk much. Abe
Singer was coming to the front and
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-19

be and his wife we're sized up as
'er-do-wells They we're poverty
poor and az lazy as human beings
are ever made
Both could have found work In
plenty. but they didn't want H. Abe
wanted 20 sit on the steps OF the post
office and chew plug tobacco and tell
how he almost went 70 war. and his
wife went begging with a basket on
her arm and no shame in her face.
Why nOt7 She had been born with
crooked spine and she mad had
levers. chills. broken legs, weak eyes,
liver complaint rheumatism aud va
-ious other ailments until she was
broken down She could weep 70 beat
the band. and folks soon found IL
cheaper TO buy her of with broken
sictuals and old clothes than 10 wipe
her tears away
When IL was found that Abe slim
ger was lazy by nature and practice
the constable OF the village warned
him that the eve Of Justice would
ever be upon him. but more especi-
ally at night and IN the dark Of the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-19

made ridiculous. Was be 20 let her
aunt and all the world know that she
had failed TO keep an appointment
with hint
Peters handed him with most offen-
sive cheerfulness q special delivery
letter. II was from her. The eternal
feminine had kept her true 10 her
orbit Escape she might from him,
but not without the satisfaction Of
telling him why.
MY Dear Garrstt:
Have you found ne out by this
time l wondsr1 A. Arst--last night,
mean thought he early morning
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-19

bled out Such was his terror that
he had been temporarily out OF bis
head
He remembered running away az
fast as he could, but when his senses
came back 10 him be vas 80 miles
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-19

becoming a hero. He had also moved
from a shanty into a cottage and was
living on the top shelf.
AS a matter OF fact. be did finish
the well, and thereby made himself
solid with all who might have other
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-19
By WALTER GREGORY

.OM the time she vas
o years old Gloria
West had been i'm
bued with patriotic
feeling and a rever-
enoe for the consti-
tuition OF her oOun-
Try.
Her father had
been a soldier and
her grandfather be-
fore him and when
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-19

solid single comfort
IN ali their earnings and lessons
lad zone up ike a pui Of smoke!
Letters, sir and shall raise the
zhades'
Peters recalled blm. Il gave him
mastery over hmeelf the self he had
always relied on even 20 hear Peters
Voice ~ his pillow. for Peters went
With all Individuality which had turn
Cd a complete cOsmic handspring. so
20 speak under the glamOr % Guen
Warnings presence
Yes Peters. do Garrst reached
FOR the letters eagerly.
Perhaps she had written since the
night before Sometimes they changed
their minds most impetuously. he bad
understood. and used special delivery
stamps
Which reminded him he should have
dispatched flowers BY special messen-
ger that FIRST dawn that broke upon
their trOth. 10 greet her waking
thought Of him
His mouth videned IN a slow smile
Of deadly Amusement. o, yes. be knew
the usual rules Of the game. but not
Then II was played FOR keeps" as
the children say
She bad listened to him in silence
What had she Weighed IN the balance
during that silence-her own depth Of
love or his7 And she had not answer
Cd his question merely told him he
might call the next morning II had
seemed ten thousand years away then
Now be wished n were
After bis cold shower and coffee he
.Ook a photograph OF her from lock-
I'd drawer and set IT up before him
while he smoked. leaning back IN a
chair hands IN his pockets.
Presently the cigar went ont, IN
touched beside him on the table edge.
and he held the picture close to him,
froWninK az the serene. interesting
face His sister had sent him II
while he was abroad
II want you 70 love Guen Waring-
she had written him. she Is the only
woman I want for a sister-in-law She
Is absolutely bully"
Later Kit had specified reasons
after his return
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-19

daring in her eyes, as she looked
squarely at him. draw up a constitu-
ton and we'll have II put before the
whole house"
1T won't be necessary 4 you're 50
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-19

Even Gloris's quick wits failed her
for q moment There were so many
ways 70 take that
Yes" she said with a CLEAN OF
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-19
BY ELSIE ENDICoTT.

IT. town OF Hopewell
didn't know there
was such a man on
earth as Abe slim
ger until he appear
ed one day with his
wife. He had all his
household effects in
a wheelbarroW. and
for the first month
they lived in a
stable.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-19
SensIbIe ReaIlEatien


ouinn-Where is the young poet
these days7
DeFonts-Doing we'll. Always has
a dollar and wears a new suit He's
realized somethinE"
Quinn-Sold some Of his poemA
ehf
DeFonte-No. realized that be is not
a poet and got a Job as bookkeepsr.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-19

ms II you think It will insure us
perfect union, dear"
And in the moonlight, Gloria IN
folded the paper, 20 hnd LYNX tied
within It's folds a ring She did not
speak
Dear, give me your hand and let
me draw up our constitution, be
said will your
Sha did; and II fitted 60 well-wss
so fitting. as Gloria put Il some long
minutes aftsrvard-that she decided
TO accept Il
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-19
What He'd Raa.

Amateur-I'm going hunting ia ths
great north woods. old man. and
will send you down my FIRST trophy.
Friend-Thanks. but 7 am no can
nibal
Amateur Cannlbal7
Friead-YsA can't eat EulcsA
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-19

RRET awakened the
next morning with e
most unusual feeling
~ happin ess and
even elatiou
Then he remem
bered he had jump
ed The last fence me
night before. Eight
ears OF bachelor
hood. eight years Of
solid single comfort
Arizona republican., 1919-11-23
TRANSFERS NUT. T0 TAKE IN NEW
 LIMITS IF CITY.
Street Car Company Says It Has No Intention Of Extending Transfer Priv ileges and Hopes Patrons Won't Expect It To

Small chance of the transfer priyi- lege on Phoenix street car lines be- ing extended to include new additions to the city, both those recently taken Tn and those about to be taken into the city Is forecasted in a letter from o- Il. Mitchell, manager of the Phoenix Street Railways company, to the cham Der of Commerce.
 In other words, transfers on street cars will not be good on lines going lntothe new additions, and the present extra fare will be charged patrons rid ing into the new additions not included In former transfer privileges.
 The letter from MT. Mitchell was in reply to one from the Chamber of Commerce regarding inquiries received oy the chamber as to extending the transfer privileges to cover new addi- tons to the city. In it MT. Mitchell states that the company has no exten- slon of the transfer limits in mind at present, and that it trusts it's pa irons will not expect any such exten- sion or request the company to grant | electric traction lines are now com pelled to operate Mir Mitchell also calls attention to the recent fare in- creases made by traction companies In many cities. His letter follows:
 The Company's Letter
 Chamber of Commerce,
 Phoenix, Arizona.
 My Dear Secretary: have vour favor of the goth inst. in relation to number of inquiries made to you re- gard1ng the issuance of transfers over our lines, extending the limits to cover new additions recently taken or to be taken in within the city limits.
 Replying to same, would say that we have not in mind at the present time 10 extend the transfer limits, and we trust that our patrons will not expect any extension or request us to grant an extension under the conditions that the electric car line industries are and nave been operating for the past few years. We will be very glad to refer persons making such inquiries to the serious conditions that have faced and are facing the street car companies Also tc a large number of cities throughout east and west who have increased from the former five-cent fare to six, seven, eight and ten cents. and in many cases discontinued trans fer privileges over the connecting lines, or charging one or two cents for each transfer in addition to increased fares. | For the further reason that the Phoe- | nix Railway company has not asked | fer an increase over a five-cent fare | Snd is one of the very few companies | still operating on a five-cent basis.
 Will you be kind enough to show this letter to anyone making an in- quiry on this subject, and if they want any more light on the subject I will be glad to meet with them at any time and present ourdaide of the case
 Permit me to say that with the new additions being brought within the | city limits this company is facing ad- ditional taxation, as well as probably | within the next two years much more expense as far as street work is con cerned. I remain, yours very truly. "PHoENIX RAILWAY COMPANY OF
 ARIZONA.
 By S. H. Mitchell, Manager"
Arizona republican., 1919-11-23
CONVERTING l. w. w. ID SANE REASON |S NEW POLICE ACTIVITY.

There are more ways than one of dealing with such l. W. W's. as find their way into the Phoenix city jail, and one day last week Chief of Police George Brisbois worked out one of the ways to the perfect satisfaction of all concerned. As a result, the l. w. w. are two members short in some God for saken northern branch of their organi- zation.
 It so befell that one day last week the police department found in it's cus- tody two members of the radical or der who had been lodged in jail for some minor offense In violation of the city ordinances, for there is no law or statute on the books covering action by the authorities against I. W. W. So far as the two men were concerned, the only thing the police could do was to try moral suasion.
 One of the I. W. ". was called into Chief Brisbois' office. a young Nor wegian, a recent arrival from Minne- sota, as was the other man, an Irish man. Brisbois and other officers at once proceeded to open fire on the youth.
 By the time he had admitted that he could never approve of the Centralia l. w. W. outrage and kindred acts of violence by the radical organization, the young Norwegian had begun to perceptibly weaken in his convictions. Within another five minutes he had seized his red l. W. W. membership card from the chiefs desk and torn 1t in two, proclaiming that he was through with them"
 The next day the Irishman was called in and similar course of reason ing taken. He proved sane man, and consequently one who would listen to reason. He too had to admit that no one could say anything in defense of the many recent radical outrages, from the San Francisco parade bomb out rage down to the I. W. W. murders.
 The 1rishman had an interesting ex- planation, however. He made the claim that all in all there were three kinds of l. W. w.; those who had an honest desire to peacefully assist the working men; the demogogues who will not work but who spend their time trying to incite their fellows to some radical act; and the third class of men who have joined the I. W. W. because with out the red card they cannot work in peace in certain districts of the coun- try.
 What class are you in?" the Irish man was asked.
 "The third, of course,- he readily re- piled T couldn't get job back in Min nesota where was without belonging. But guess I won't need any here.v
 So he too tore his red card to bits. | while the officers assured him that in deed he wouldn't need a card here. as | the Salt River Valley remains a place | where a man may work in peace with | out belonging to any radical organiza,- tion whatever.
Arizona republican., 1919-11-23
chanan at the home of Miss Sowell S21

chanan at the home of Miss Sowell, S21 North Thirteenth street.
 Both bridegrooms served overseas in fighting outfits. Mr. McKellips, at present connected with the cotton in dustry at Goodyear. was gassed in ac- tion and invalided home. MT. Steele was member of the 325th Aero squad- don and is at present connected with the Union Oil company. He is the son of MT. and Mrs. Don W. Steele, 1850 West Monroe street. and with his bride he will make his home in the same neighborhood. Both of them gradu- ated from the Phoenir high school in the class of 1915.
 MT. McKellips and his sister have just returned to the valley from a pro- tracted stay in Carthage, Mo, and have been making their home at 617 North Fourth street. MT. McKellips
Arizona republican., 1919-11-23
TWO VETERANS WE'D
 AND BRING OUT SUN

Whether or not everyone else thought It was a bad day, for at least four per- sons yesterday was the brightest ana happiest in the world. The four per- sons were Miss Ethel McKellips, Owen Mckellips, her brother, Hoac w. Steele. he fiance, and Miss Hortense Sowell, today her sister in- law. The four were married at a double wedding ceremony performed by Rev. W. S. Bu-
Arizona republican., 1919-11-23
WILDE STARTS WORK FOR BOUT

CHICAGO, Nov. 21.-Jimmy Wilde, English flyweight champion of the world, arrived today from New York and will train here for few days be- fore going to Milwaukee where he will meet Jack Sharkey, the New York ban tam, on December 6. Wilde announced that he was confident of victory.
Arizona republican., 1919-11-23
WILLARD TOO BUSY
 TO FIGHT WE HOPE

LAWRENCE, Kas., Nov. 22.-Arriv- ing in Lawrence today from his farm where he put in 300 acres of wheat, Jess Willard denied he had wired or written to Tex Rickard about re-enter- ing the fighting game
 He said he wanted to sec Rickard about moving picture interests which they had in common and expected him to come west in December.
 T am too busy to fight" was the only answer Willard would make to a direct question whether he planned to. enter the ring again
 Use Republican Classified Pages for Results-Read for Profit.
Arizona republican., 1919-11-23

and his bride will live at Goodyear, in the future, however. Only immediate relatives of the happy quartet were pl esent for the ceremony.
Arizona republican., 1919-11-23

a,It makes no difference what your wants may be you can have them sup piled by using and reading The Repub- lican Classified Pages-Arizona's lead ing advertising medium.
Arizona republican., 1919-11-23

John D. Spreckels Day - Arrival of first train from Imperial Valley V t h guests - Banquets- Street dancing and car nival.
Arizona republican., 1919-11-23
. MIL
 FOR THERE'S REAL LUM BIER REAL RICES

am going to run this ad more, so that if you are one of those who have not bought any lumber of me, get some NOW; and come running along with old customers. Every time when say or cars of new stock in it puts smile on your face-it means money in your pockets. It's been going out lively, but just unoaded more cars and you have some thing to pick from They cay it's the cheapest on earth-you know what that means.
 50 Invite You ALL to Look For Yourself; Load It Yourself. Anyway to please you if you buy