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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-09-20


The value of the corn. wheat and oats
crops of the south this year will aggre-
gate, based on September | figures Vi
prices on the farm, about si.T5,009,Oyt
The three crops, corn, wheat and oats
alone, will exceed by probably half a
billion dollars to three-quarters of a bill
on. the total value Of the south's cot
ton crop.
There is again in( the south this Near
in the wheat crop of 46.nJ1.95J bushels.
while in the rest of the country, wheat
showed decrease of over fJ,9uO,vo9 bush
els
The corn crop of the south will show a
gain over 1918 OF about li9.eJ0.000 bush
els while the increase in the rest of the
country is only about 9o,0oo,00o bushels.
The oat crop of the south shows an In
crease of 57.00000O bushels while in the
rest of the country there was a startling
decrease of 37o,O00,0o0 bushels in oat pro-
duction
| The estimatedo value of the four lead
| ing crops, corn, wheat, oats and cotton
| for the entire country, based on Sep,
| TENDER / prices. will be about Sl0,ooo, 0o0.
| 900. which is $500 100000 more than the
average annual value of all crops between
| 1912 and 1915.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-09-20
LEGAs NOTICES

Notice OF Final Settlement
The state of Alabama, jefferson county,
probate court, 10th day of September,
1919. Estate of David Lazarus, de-
ceased.
This day came Louis Forst, executor
of the estate of David Lazarus, de-
ceased, and filed his accounts, vouchers,
evidence and statement for final set
Element of same. 1t is ordered that the
18th day of October, 1919, be appointed
a day for making such settlement at
which time all parties in interest can
appear and contest the same If they
think proper. j. p. STILES,
Judge of Probate.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-09-20
BOTH HOUSES OF
CONGRESS ADJOURN

Washington. September 1s.-The House
and Senate adjourned early today fol-
lowing adoption Of resolutions expressing
regret at the death Of Representative
Tompson. democrat. Oklahoma, who died
Thursday night.
Members Of the Oklahoma delegation
in the House, consisting Of Representa-
tives Ferris, Carter, Morgan. Hastings,
McKeowan. McClintish and Howard. to-
Rether with Representatives Campbell.
Kansas: Jacoway and Goodwin, Arkan,
sas; Young, North Dakota: Barley. Cali
fornia: Dyer. Mississippi: Kincheloe KEN
lucky; Randall. California. and vAile.
Colorado. were appointed TO attend u
funeral.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-09-20

FINE BRICK residence: Northside; on
beautiful valuable corner, with bithu-
little street; south and east exposure
house has 8 rooms. Easy walk bust
ness center1 fine neighborhood 3
car lines. Immediate possession.
Price and terms that will appeal. Call
At office for details If you seek such
. home. B. F. Eborn, S12 Empire
Bldg.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-09-20
Only Mail Cars Are
Now Being Operated

Cad sden, September 19.-(Special)
Only those cars of the Alabama City
Gadsden and Alfalfa Railroad company
carrying mail to Alfalfa were operated
today up to late hour this afternoon.
The employees, members of the newly
formed union, went on strike at mid
night. Both sides are presenting a de-
termined front, but no disorder has
been reported The company is or
ganizing a. new force, it is said, and will
make special efforts to keep the light
and power circuits uninterrupted. The
strike caused great Inconvenience to
the many industrial workers in the
district. as well as the travelling pub
lie which desired to catch trains At At
t.,1la
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-09-20

Meats
ID. S. Clear Bellies-26d27c
d. S. Rib Belles-26@27c.
Pure Lard-3lAc.
Hams Regular, Acc; skinned, S9l2c.
Picnic Hams-261ac.
Bacon-B Best, 4ec; lower grade, &c.
Pork Loins-35c
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-09-20
Weekly Cotton Review
BY Associated Press

New York, September 19.-Whle ner-
vousness over labor conditions and for
eign exchange rates has caused more OF
less irregularity, the cotton market
worked higher during the last week
owing to reports of an improved spot
demand and unfavorable crop advces.
December has sold as high as 3o:62 or
about 21a cents per pound above the low
level touched before the appearance o.
the recent tropical storm. Part of THU
advance was lost later and the market
was unsettled at the close of business
tonight, but December ruled around 10000,
compared with 2S.SS at the close of a
week ago.
According to these weekly reports or
the weather bureau considerable open
cotton was blown out in south Texas py
the storm and other reports have indi-
Gated damage in that section. This, how
ever, seems to have been less response
bility for more bullish view of crop pros
poets than elsewhere in the belt and par
ticularly in Georgia, where the weather
bureau reports it will take from six TO
Is acres TO make a bale of cotton and
that the crop will be practically all picked
by the end of September. Private re-
ports have indicated fully if not more
than the average September deterioration
and one of the southern authorities esti-
mates the y/Id cannot exceed ten million
bales. On the basis of these reports a
reduction IN the government crop indica-
ton has been expected, but the advances
of the week were attributed most largely
| to the more bu]lish reports from the spot
markets.
| Shippers short of cotton for September
| commitments are said to have found III
necessary to bid up the basis to secure
cotton and reports have been received
that growers were hauling cotton back
from market as they were not satisfied
with prevailing prices. Picking is now
making more rapid progress, however
and there was some selling toward the
| end of the week on a belief that spot
demand would slacken soon as Sep
| TENDER commitments were filled.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-09-20
Thousands of Bushels
of Wheat on Ground
in Danger of Rotting
sy As,oclsted Pres.

Lincoln, Neb, September 19.-Hundreds
of thousands of bushels of wheat are OF
the ground in danger of rotting in west
ern Nebraska because elevators are al
ready filed and because there is a short
age of railroad cars together with ar
embargo on wheat shipments to Omaha
and Kansas City. according to Informal
ton reaching Governor Mckelvie. who
announced loday he would appeal to the
railroad administration to take steps tc
relieve the situation.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-09-20
LOCAL MARKETS
Poultry

Roosters-16a1Sc.
Stags-30c
Turkeys-Live, Soc.
Ducks-30q32c.
Fryers-35d40c
Hens-2S @30c
Fresh EggS-iS0r61c.
Storage Eggs-4Sc
Butter
Creamery-6l@6
Country--40Q45c.
Fish
Spanish Mackerel-z042llsc
Pompano-35c.
salt water frout-2n@2ec,
Mixed Fish-i2c.
Gray Snapper eadless and drawn, lac
Red Snapper-Headless and drawn, 20G
PIC.
Fresh Water Perch-12kc.
Grouper--131sa1ic.
Shrimp-11Q12hc.
Eastern Select oysters-s2,75 gallon.
Meats
D. S. Clear Bellies-26a27c
d. S. Rib Bellies-2e@27c.
Pure Landslide.
Hams-R Regular, Acc; skinned, S9l2c.
Picnic Hams-261ac.
Bacon-Best, Acc; lower grade, &c
Pork L,oins-35c.
Live Stock
(Union Stock iards)
Fed steers:
Good to Choice-s1e@1l
Medium to Good-s9al0.
Common to Medium-$Su9.
Grass cattle. according to weight. quail
ity and flesh:
Steers-s7@s.
Fat Cows4-s7GS
Medium ,Cows-$6a7.
Cutters-S5M6.
Canners-sf@450.
Heavy Bulls-$G6t7
Light Bulls-s546
Oxen--$416.
Fat Yearlings- s6Q7,
Medium Yearlings-$4 5oa5N.
Vealers-$S@l0.
Hogs:
choise Corn Fed Hogs. 165 and Up
s14.50a1550.
Choice CORN Fed Hogs, 1876 to 165-s1S@
a.
Choice Corn Fed Hogs, 90 to lS5-No de-
mand.
Light Pigs, 30 pounds down-No de-
mand.
Best Heavy Rough Hogs-$i2Gi3.
Half Fat Rough Hogs-$10@1l.
Soft and oily hogs from lie to &c per
pound less than above prices.
Produce
SWEAT po.atoee % IN
Colorado CeleryS crate.
| pean,,ts-1oSy1ac
| cahhsgo--Ic In
T,ish po,atoas4o IN
Onionsa 80 IN
! p.ans .,mS1 OK
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. xeso
| EYtr,s eaaTc
| Iimes q nor loo
! Nj -. r,x,
| x., ,1" ssn".-s
| nIS CO, Lii s,e
Corn-s2OS.
| Corn Crops-A25
No. 2 White Oats-9sc per bushel
Shorts-s70
| Bran-s53
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-09-20
Carranza to Visit
Northern Sections
of Mexican Republic


Mexico City, September 1s.-President
Carranza will leave tomorrow for trip
of several weeks duration to the north
ern part of the republic.
Arrangements have been completed for
a large party to accompany him. includ
ing several members of the cabinet and
a strong military escort.
The foreign relations department has
announced that the Mexican consul al
Denver, Col, has been instructed to Cd
tain all facts as to the circumstances
surrounding the hanging recently of two
Mexicans at Pueblo, Col. This action, II
is stated, is being taken with view te
possible formal protest to the United
States government.
The fleeces of 10 goats are required
~ make a cashmere shawl, which takes
three men six months to complete.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-09-20
Artificial Credit
Is Cause of Slump
in German Exchange

berlin. September 19-The serious con-
dition of German exchange is chieiiy uu''
to the increase in artificial credit cause.
by the large issue of bank notes and oills'
the Lokal Anzeiger quotes a representa-
tive of the finance ministry as declaring
Additional taxation would be necessary
he said. Meanwhile, and that very soon.
the finance ministry intended to issue
loan.
The official reiterated the complaint
that the entente was admitting quaint
ties of goods in violation of import prohi-
hilton.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-09-20
Convicted Of Murder

Orangeburg. S. e., September ID. r.
Browning was convicted here today o.
murder with recommendation Tor mercy
In connection with the killing at Branch
Vile last June of Laurie Fairy. The
verdict carries a sentence of life imprison-
ment Both men were prominent in their
Sactiop
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-09-20

BY Associated Press
New Orleans, September 1s.-The
steamship Preston. United Fruit COM
pany, which left here September 3 for
Santiago, Cuba was reported here to-
night as five days overdue 1t carried
a {. CIV of 23tnen. but no passengers.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1919-10-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Tracy and
son, Stuart of Guthrie Center, Mrs.
3. A. Hurd and granddaughter,
Leota Of Avon, Colorado, Evertt
Kline and family, Theodore Nelson
and family were entertained Sunday
at the Wood Kline home. Mrs.
Hurd and Mr.. Tracy are aunt and
uncle of Mrs. Kline. The former
is expecting to move this winter to
California.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1919-10-23

Mrs. Fred Bartlett Jr., who re-
sides in the country, underwent an
operation Monday morning and we
are glad to report she is getting
along nicely at this writing. Miss
Opal Cannon is caring for her.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1919-10-23

Herbert Watterson has bot the
Willie Jensen residence in the east
part Of town, which was recently
vacated by L. P. Petersen.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1919-10-23

Round Oak heater and Laundry
stove at the Riley sale, Saturday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1919-10-23

Robert Artist purchased, this
week the W. j. Newman 100 acre
farm in Bear Grove township. The,
new owner will get possession March
1, 1920.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1919-10-23

A Pie Supper was held last night
at No. Z Hamlin township school
house and was great success. The
net proceeds amounted to $41.OO.
The most votes for the most popu-
lar lady were received by Cecilia
Thielen. Miss Vera Wissler is the
teacher of the school.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1919-10-23

Come! Help bring your school
up to date by eating your supper at
the High School gymnasium, Fri
day, October 31st.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1919-10-23

The latest report from Bert Bart
lett is that he underwent the opera
ton last week and is getting along
nicely. He is still in the hospital
at Casper, Wyoming. Dick Chase
and family, who accompanied him
west, are expected home Saturday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1919-10-23

Miss Alice Brandstatter of Texas
is visiting in this community with
her father, Dan Brandstatter and
other relatives.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1919-10-23

Miss Anna Troxal, who has been
very sick the past few days is some
better at this writing, her friends
are glad to learn.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1919-10-23

Mrs. Ed Dryden returned home
the latter part Of last week from
her extended visit through Colora-
do. Her health is greatly improved
and it is hoped she will remain in
good health, e
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1919-10-23

Don't fail to see "The Crisis" at
the Palace Theatre, Tuesday, Octo-
Der 18th.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1919-10-23

Sister Ethel Mary arrived yester-
day for a visit at the parental Riley
home.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1919-10-23

Sam Arnold has rented the Mrs.
Louisa Herrick residence, two doors
west Of the Journal Office, and will
move in November LIST.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1919-10-23

Flora Rendleman and Paul Wahe
were initiated into the Pythian Sis
terhood Lodge Tuesday evening.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1919-10-23
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

AONuAli AMI FEttSONAL.
Flora Rendleman and Paul Wahe
were initiated into the Pythian Sis
terhood Lodge Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Amos Tibben is reported
to be recovering from her serious
illness with pneumonia. Friends are
glad to learn this good news.
Sam Arnold has rented the Mrs.
Louisa Herrick residence, two doors
west of the Journal Office, and will
move in November LIST.
Don't fail to see "The Crisis" at
the Palace Theatre, Tuesday, Octo-
Der 2Sth.
Sister Ethel Mary arrived yester-
day for visit at the parental Riley
home.
Miss Anna Troxal, who has been
very sick the past few days is some
better at this writing, her friends
are glad to learn.
Miss Alice Brandstatter Of Texas
is visiting in this community with
her father, Dan Brandstatter and
other relatives.
Mrs. Ed Dryden returned home
the latter part of last week from
her extended visit through .Colora
do. Her health is greatly improved
and it is hoped she will remain in
good health.
Come! Help bring your school
up to date by eating your supper at
the High School gymnasium, Fri
day, October 31st.
The latest report from Bert Bart
lett is that he underwent the opera
ton last week and is getting along
nicely. He is still in the hospital
at Casper, Wyoming. Dick Chase
and family, who accompanied him
west, are expected home Saturday.
A Pie Supper was held last night
at No. Z Hamlin township school
house and was great success. The
net proceeds amounted to $41.O0.
The most votes for the most popu-
lar lady were received by Cecilia
Thielen. Miss Vera Wissler is the
teacher of the school.
Robert Artist purchased, this
week the W. j. Newman 100 acre
farm in Bear Grove township. The
new owner will get possession March
1, 1920.
Round Oak heater and Laundry
stove at the Riley sale, Saturday.
Herbert Watterson has bot the
Willie Jensen residence in the east
part Of town, which was recently
vacated by L. P. Petersen.
Mrs. Fred Bartlett Jr., who re-
sides in the country, underwent an
operation Monday morning and we
are glad to report she is getting
along nicely at this writing. Miss
Opal Cannon is caring for her.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Tracy and
son, Stuart of Guthrie Center, Mrs
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1919-07-26

Mr.. Walter Boagni seems to be the
Ladies Man. these days, he is seen
daily riding around in his Big Chand-
Ter car with all the society danes of
the village.
Mr.. and Mrs. Blaze Chappus of
Rayne, is the week END guest of Mrs.
Chappius' parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles T~hibodeaux.
Miss Marie Meginley after a very
pleasant stay of a week in Crowlay
guest of Mrs. Louis White, returned
home on Monday last.
Messrs. J.. A. Budd, L. T. Castillo
and son, Octave, H. D. Larcade, Jr.,
A. S. j. Campbell, Mr.. and Mrs. Ar
mand Dejean, and family, B. H. Pavy,
and family, Raoul Pavy and family,
Mrs. Octave Pavy, Edna Lewis, Mrs.
Gilbert Dupre, Julia Duson, Mabel
Mistric, Mrs. Bertha Lyons, and
mother, Mrs. C. Mornhinveg are spend
ing a week at Coppers Well, Miss.
Mrs. E. B. Voltz and children of
Washington motored to Opelousas
Monday.
DR.. L. ]. Baumann, Dudley Lastrapes
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1919-07-26
Doors Open 5 p. III.
Society and Personal

Claude and Edward Gonsaulin WISH
ted relatives in Rayne last week.
Miss Josie Guilbeau is a guest at
the home of DR.. and Mrs. Ed. Bercier
of Rayne, La.
Joel Fontenot and family, formerly
of OpeIousas but now of Alexandria
are here on a visit to relatives and
friends.
Theophile Fontenot came in Sunday
from Alexandra to visit his mother,
Mrs. Ludovic Fontenot. Theophile is
now in the employment of the Amer
lean Railway EXPIRES Co., of that city.
Norton Wilson went to Shreveport
on Saturday last to visit his father.
Mr.. Shelby Hawkins, just returned
from Marlin, Texas much improved
in health.
Miss Gertie Fux spent Sunday in
Alexandria guest OF her brother,
Tony.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1919-07-26

DR.. j. A. Haas, Percy Dunbar, Cliff
Allen, and ]. M. Sanders, were guests
al the fish fry at Gournays' Lake
Sunday.-Eunice Gall.
Doctors NJ. D. Lewis and J.. j. Stagg
of Eunice visited here during the past
week.
Claude Ledoux and O. Colby of Eu-
nice we're Monday visitors here.
Quite a number of our young society
bunch took advantage of the fine
moonlight and enjoyed a swimming
party out at Mr.. Ned Boagni's lake
on last Saturday night.
Miss Jesse Kirby of Elliot City is
spending a week with Mrs. Bill Lewis.
Joe Hawkins of Chicot is at the
Lacombe Hotel for a few days.
Miss Rose Chachere has just re-
turned from a weeks visit to her sis
ter, Mrs. A. w. Krotz, of Krotz
Springs.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1919-07-26

Eugene and Robert Fields, Eugene
Chachere, Charlie Dejean, Charlie
Carlo, J. J.. Lampten attended a ball
game in Lafayette on Sunday last.
Miss lone Joret of Lafayette came
in Tuesday for Toots Johnson dance
and was the guest of Mrs. W. 7. ste.
Wart.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Roach and
little daughter, Margaret, and Mrs. M.
Veazie of New Orleans having had a
very pleasant stay of two weeks at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Jonas Roos,
returned home on Sunday last.
Miss Aline Delarue entertained the
ladies bridge at her home on satur.
day. Those present were Mesdame
S. L. Herbrard, Henry Lastrapes, Remi
Mornhinveg, Kelly Andrus, Geo. Ed
wards, Kenneth Sandoz, j. F. Green,
A. S..Brown, Isaac Roos. Chas. Ventre,
A. L. Lacombe, Miss Mary o. Littell,
Mrs. Geo. Edwards captured the
prize. Delicious refreshments were
served after the game.
Mr.. Lawrence Lassa1Ie, has return
ed from his vacation spent with rela-
tives in Canada.
]. ]. Price, well known automobile
dealer of Alexandria, was in town
Monday.
DR.. F. o .Pavy Of Leonvville was in
New Orleans on Wednesday.
E. B. Dubuisson. well known lawyer
of our city, with his little sons, were
at the Montelone Hotel for a few
days this week.
Miss Helen Cain of Leonville is
spending the week end with Misses
Eleanor and Mamie Andings.
Professor Perrault, spent Saturday
and Sunday in Opelousas visiting his
mother. Prof. Perrault is teaching
summer school at Natchitoches.
Miss Marie Estorge left for New
Iberia on Thursday to visit friends
and relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thompson Henderson
of Port Barre spent several days at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Evans.
Mr.. and Mrs. Percy Levy are spend
ing the week in Eunice.
Mr.. Lawrence Kirby of Elliot City
was here on Wednesday to meet his
sister, Jessie, who has been the guest
of Mrs. Bill Lewis the past week. They
returned home on Wednesday after
noon.
Miss Aline Durio is on a visit to
friends in Vile Platte.
Mr.. Hineliffe, business man of
Crowley paid opelousas a visit on
Friday.
DR.. ]. N. Brown and family of Wash
ington motored to our city on We'd
nesday.
Misses Gladys Broussard of Crow
ley is visiting her cousin Miss Hilda
Sandoz.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Estorge return
ed Monday from Iota, having attend
ed the funeral of this grandchild.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1919-07-26
"The Woman
Thou Gavest Me-
Striking Lines from Hall Gaines Move,
SEE THESE SCENES IN THE PICTURE

BAD as his own life had been, he ~considerad
had a right to treat me in this way beeanss ! I
was a man and l was a woman.
y
/ KNEW that what had long been predas.,
had happened, that the wonderous new hir4b 4
joyous mystery which comes to every nam
woman in the world, had come at last to mr.
was in love. | was in love with Martin con,,s
Yet / was married, and to love another than
husband was sin.
MARY ....Mary...... I......I love voa2
! could hear no more. l could not think ar 81
or resist any longer. Before / knew What / 81 IN
and he with a cry of joy was gathering me il IL
arms.
OH, you good women, who are happy ii III ~.
that guards you, shields you, shelters You. wssss
you round and keeps you pure and true--trsss
lightly over the PROSTATE soul of your sistays Il
her hour of trial and fierce temptation.
THEN came the great miracle. NY caa
aWoke and began to cry. 1t was a faint CIV. All
so thin and weak, but it went LAUNDERING m
laundering through me-. A mighty torrent #
love swept over me-. It was motherhood,
IT seemed to me that, while God in his graelm.
mercy was giving me my child to comfort sns
console me, to make me a better woman than Il
had been before, man, with his false and oraa
morality, was trying to use it as a whip to D1a
ish me.
SEEING him by the white stock at his throsl
Martin thrashed him as he would have thray6a
a vicious ape. Thrashed him while he fanes
and foamed, and cursed and swore. ThTasbaS
him while he cried for help, and then yellea viii
pain and whined for mercy. Then he flung hu
to the ground, bruised in every bone,
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1919-07-26
"The Woman
Thou Gavest Me"

THINK what marriage means to a woman
young girl especially. 1t means the beginning OF
a new life, the setting out into an unknown world
on a voyage from which there can be no return.
DO YOU know that the man to whom you are
going to marry your daughter is a p~rofligate and
a reprobate? If you do know this, you are delib-
erately selling her, body and soul, to gratlfy your
rotten aspirations.
THUS in my youth, my helplessness, my ig-
norance and my inexperience, / became engaged
to the man who had been found and courted for
me. Love had not spoken to me, sex was SUN
asleep in me, and my marriage was arranged be-
fore my deeper nature knew what was being
done.
A MARRIED widow! The worst condition in
the world for a woman-especially if she is young
and attractive, and subject to temptations.
SOMETHING held me to the spot on which |
stood. I caught the sound of rustling skirts and
found myself listening to voices in my husbands
bedroom. There were two voices, one a mans,
loud and reckless, the other a woman's, soft and
cautious. No need to tell myself whose voices
they were!
WHEN a woman has been forced into a love
less marriage, and it Is crushing the very soul
out of her, and the iron law win not permit her
to escape from it, what crime does she commit
IL she fees to a man to whom she is married in
her heart?
ONCE in a hundred years there comes a great
passion-Dante and Beatrice, Petrarch and Laura.
The woman meets the right man too late. What a
tragedy! What a daily and hourly crucifixion!
Unless she is prepared to renounce the law, reject
society, and live her own life with the man of
her heart.