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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-02

Mllly ana Hazel, come on, mere Ia
car. Stop fussing. Mile. we are all
crowded. Well, I should think a big
man OF his size would know enough
not to push and step all over a little
girls new shoes. Yes, sir. I was
speaking about you. sir You've made
my little sister here cry. Oh. yes, sir
thank you, sir-Hush Mill sec, the
kind man is giving you a dime 10
spend at the fair. Thanks awfully
mister Mill. see the nice fat woman.
she says you may sit on her lap
Thank you. ma'am. you're very good
Here We are at the fair grounds.
that's IL Jump. Hazel Well. low
where is Jennie and Bobbieo Oh,
there they are, and Jennie bawling al
ready. Hush. kid. we're not lost.
wish you were not such a crybaby
Yes. sir, three tickets-children IN
der ten get in free. today-don't they?
Come on. now. No, we're not going 20
sit on the grandstand Ma said IL
would cost too much and you would
want TO be moving round all the time.
anyway. Yes. Jen. you can be a snake
charmer when you grow up. No. not
now. Yes, Mil. go ahead and have
your fortune told, IL you want to We
will wait here al the corner Of the
grandstand
No, we are not going 70 eat nov. but
you may each have glass Of pink
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-02

HERE was plenty OF
lr@l time TO catch the
%HS seventeen car, tho
]. !. !. !. !. 7: !. !.
0iIHIlT even this was who'll
Hltl " unnecessary. It
IlIHll was not really es-
llHIl sential that Kitty
ilNU should start before
lilMil seven-thiTty.
s But the young
lady had her rea-
sons for hurrying. She knew that
Walden Bixby would be along In his
mac hine about seventeen. on his way
70 his real estate office IN the city. OF
course. he would drive past The house
20 take her 10 the Central Telephone
Station. But that slick little combina-
ton OF business and pleasure was 20
cease, unless she was mistaken Shed
show him! Just as he should appear
with his fine airs and his swell ma
chine and his olive branch OF peace.
she'd cody snub him, she would
Shed calmly turn her back and take
the Watts. Local. Shed turn him
down right there before all Of Watts
az least all OF II that was astir that
early IN the morning-and how she
wished the whole suburb might be out
TO witness his humiliation! Oh, she'd
Ok hint He'd see that he couldn't
play her for a side show 10 his main
attraction. even n she was poor and
he did own the half of Watts. Huh!
A very superficial Judge OF girls
could see that Kitty Lumsden had on
her fighting mitts The pink in her
cheeks was not wholly of the sharp
morning air And 70 aver that her
black eyes flashed FIRE is not wholly
20 speak in metaphors. Every line,
every movement OF her shapely little
form bespoke ares within and dangers
OF volcano outbUrsts. Possibly there
were spots on the son-that is. the son
OF old Millionaire Melville Bixby. who
lived further down the peninsula. and
whose son Walden carried Watts
around II his pocket Anyway. there
were storms and things brewing, and
Kitty was going 70 show this son that
there were no spots on her. and that
he couldn't carry her around in his
pocket
Kitty reached the corner Of san Jose
avenue and Pacific View street and
still no Watts Local was IN sight. And
how the little devils OF piQue and an
ger and jealousy and general misery
ran riot IN her consciousness as she
stood in the cold. damp air waiting for
that cart Said one small imp
There's Clara Katz. Like as not
she'll see you hand It - Walden. and
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-02

HISPER. are-yOu-
!. !. i. !. !. ]. ] !.
superstitious?
tKNEY MI You are not? You
liMiiA NIFb always say that.
IHEltvHINl possibly because 10
InWlNHi Mn Is a wOman's way
alLkANkhU 10 deny that which
lMW1AHII she has the firmest
ANI\WHNl belief in, or wishes
IlllN WHJll the most 10 possess.
-0 You are the little
woman who said you could live with
out love; you denied any desire or IN
elination 20 wed even the best man in
the world; you have denied many
wings you believed in Then. when
brought face 70 face with the charge.
you giggled merrily and admitted that
-Tell-Derhaps, after all, you might
love some men. but certainly not all
land who expects you tor that you
would marry. provided the right man
asked you, and you have 70 admit that
you sEudder when a black cat leans
across your path. and you do not know
why you do IL, but you cut your hair
on the first Friday OF the new moon.
and actually note results, for Il makes
your hair grow. How your cheeks
49, "-N-A ~ w cl0 a AnAlIOIs LOW
glad .you are 70 have money in your
hand when you hrst behold the new
moon!
Listen, would you get married on
the thirteenth Of the month? Well,
you might, for Il IS a great tempta-
ton 10 get married when you can. but
II the marriage had even a little rip
pie OF disturbance upon the sea OF
matrimonial difficulties, you,-deny
II II you dare-would say In most en-
phatc terms, sadly and hopelessly.
We'll, you see, was welded on the
thirteenth, OF the month"
The one reason why many persons
claim they are immune from supersti-
ton Is dne 10 the fact that in this,
seeminglE- enlightened age, we are
supposed to look upon everything OF
the black cat and Salem witchcraft
order as nothing short Of complete ig-
nOrance- However, elaborate stats
tics prove that drinking az the fount
OF knOW8edge has no tendency what
ever 10 destroy old beliefs which. II
reasoned out. would be grOundless.
yet those very ideas, spoolky, uncanny.
faith-destroying or hope building.
have way OF thriving in each gen
Grafton You can make person laugh
at any superstition. except his own pet
one
The dark ages" and the twentieth
century have az least one bond Of
sympathy.-all are more or less su-
perstitious, yet denying it right along.
In many colleges throughout the
land various methods have been adopt
ed 10 ascertain whether the bright
minds within the temples OF knowl-
edge were disturbed by these petty
fears. Strange as il may seem, not
one young man or woman denied a
total disregard for at least one pet
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-02

'OP crying, Jennie.
You and Bobbie are
10 go in the jitney
and be sure 10 wait
outside the gate
where IL GAYS,
Tickets. No we
won't get lost Hold
on TO Bobbie and
don't let him fall
out. Good by. Now
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-02

HERE was plenty Of
time TO catch the
seventeen car, tho
even this was who'll
" unnecessary. II
was not really es-
sential that Kitty
should start before
seyen-thirty.
But the young
lady had her rpa-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-02

HISPER. are-yOu-
superstitious?
You are not? You
always say that.
possibly because Il
Is a wOman's way
10 deny that which
she has the irmest
belief in, or wishes
the most 20 possess.
You are the little
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1919-11-29

smile had become vocal for the occa-
sion. Andrea nodded in q pleased way
as If she were congratulating herself
on guessing Alright; it was u laugh.
When the Iiqueurs and the coffee came
she started chasing pellet of bread
around an erhpty plate with a straight,
small finger 'You fix one she said.
land well have a race
The man watched her indnlgently,
but absent-mindedly. Presently he
filed two glasses. MY dear Andrea
Pellor." he said grayely, "let us drink
to all the hearts in the world tonight
that are happy and unafraid.'
She stood up to the toast. and after
it they sat in a long silence. 1t was
Andrea that broke it. you know,
White Man. I'm a woman"
"Of course you are he said quickly,
a wary look coming into his eyes.
Yes said Andrea. 80 of course,
too. I'm curious
He gave the deep sigh of relief Of
one who finds that the ice is quite
thick. after all. specify. please"
Well" said Andrea. ITS that
trunk. I've puzzled and puzzled. but
| can't make out quite how that trunk
happened.
And no WONDER said Msungo.
Its simple enough, however. to the
male mind. Let me help You. When
| came out eight months ago my sister
was with me-just about your size,
just about your age. That trunk was
meant for her and had been sent ahead
with my kit She never needed It,"
He paused and added, Il lost her at
Cape Town
"Oh." cried Andrea. too-ready tears
springing to her eyes.
Yes" he continued calmly. 1T was
pretty bad. She married "A cub of a
naval officer and is traipslng around
the world on the chance Of hitting the
right port and lunching with him once"
Andreas hand went to her breast
I'd stayed there as though TO imprison
her fluttering heart. white Man"
she said. "please don't do that to me
again-ever. You see, I've always been
silly about things that get hurt"
.Forgive me-" lie said. Il was
thoughtIess."
Careless. perhaps saou-htIess.
never, said Andrea. smiling once more.
Well. che went On, ciaspins her
ailyis lid t6rolsi1g Tier hsHs ,,sks.s:s
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1919-11-29
CHAPTER V.-Continued.

He was dressed as she was. tit for
int. except for the big black bow and
the very short skirt and, like her. his
hands were thrust, boy fashion, in the
side pockets of his open khaki Jacket
AS she came close their eyes met and
smiled. II didn't put on the leggngs,"
she said shyly. It was rs though in
like those of childhood she had sud
denly rid herself of the hardening
years between.
You were right" said the man.
They're for the brush and when mos
quitoes are bad"
Her face lit with pleasure you'll
let me go into the brush?"
Never alone" he answered quickly.
But you may go with me whenever
and wherever YOU like"
And may ! still call you just White
Man? Somehow it seems ithpertinent
now"
Don't tease me-" said the man
lightly and then his face fell. Don't
make me feel old. -
"Old ~ cried Andrea. "Who could be
old tonight? Why, White Man. we're
we're kids"
He laughed in his sudden relief. $50
we are. So we shall be-
Excuse me- said Andrea solemnly.
did ! hear you laugh
At that he laughed again. not up
roariouSly, but as though his slow
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1919-11-29
CHAPTER VI.

Msungo led the march home the
donkey came next. with his nose glued
to Msungo's back and with Andrea
in the saddle. Clinging to his tail with
both hands. more as drag-anchor
than as deterrent came Bathtub. and
behind him the long rank and file
Andrea was still shifting Il little but
her tear-stained face, like a child's,
was already cloudless.
Il think Marguerite is too funny"
she said Hes got his eyes tight shut
and he's steering himself by his nose
in your shirt Will you please tell
Bathtub to let go his tail?"
"Batbtub knows his business" re-
piled M'sungo. but, as it happened
even as he spoke Bathtub cast off one
hand to receive a lighted white cheroOt,
u communal bit of property that had
come up the line of personal attend
ants, six puffs to n boy He never
got u puff, for on feeling less weight
behind Marguerite opened his eyes,
looked straight back on both sides of
ears and broke from the path at II
dead run.
The high cantle of the stock saddle
saved Andrea from staying just where
she started from. She was a horse
woman, born and bred. consequently
even while her amazement was at its
height she wrapped the reins on her
arms. drove her toes into the bucket
stirrups and Strengthened her young
back. into> the long, strong and saving
pull of calm desperation, for Mar
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1919-11-29

reach the intended ear aud go no far
Their
"AIiSSi< :"
She turned What is it," she
asked
'Gashly. MissiS." breathcd Bathtub
and the agony in his appeal to her
I" =" slow was 50 eloquent that she
caught the spirit, if not the meaning
of the word
She raised her head ever 81, care
fully and looked out over the plain
oh - she murmured.
y quarter Of Il mile away band of
sable wer" grazing. and in n moment
she could tell that they were feeding
directly toward her "Oh ~ she
breathed again. "oh, YOU beauties -
Closer and closer grazed the herd.
stepping dantily from tuft to tuft of
fodder Their black and white faces.
the sweep of their arching horns. their
brown bodies that glistened in the sun
rs though they had been groomcd.
their nervous Ticking bobbed tails.
their incredibly slim legs combined
all he attributes of fascination .
beauty, vigor, strength. motion-and
filled the eyes of the watchers to over
flowing.
In the van Of the herd stepped Il
mighty bull his tiny hoofs lifting high
rs though he boosted that his weigh
was really nothing Straight toward
the forest and Andrea he led his littlc
army until presently she could smell
the stable odor of their bodies HeI
heart was beating like Il trip hammer
She tried To hold her breath. Her
bosom rose and fell in ii nutteripg
undulation. The bull looked up and
saw her. His horns went back and
he squatted, hesitsing on the brink
of the mighty spring of fright. In his
eyes was a CLEAN unbelevably wicked
Then the crack of rifle. the thud
Of bullet in flesh. body hurled into
the air by the death-throe and falling
i'm Il heap, legs doubled up, neck out
stretched, blood gurglng from nos
trils and mouth
Andrea buried her face in her lap.
trying to blot out the sight from her
eyes. and sobbed as though her heart
were breaking. She did not hear the
wild cry of Bathtub. nor see his crazy
gyrations about the PROSTATE brute,
but when the white man spoke her
mind leaped to meet the justification
in his words. without which she felt
she could never have looked upon his
face again.
"Stop your crying" he said sharply.
when a sable bull gets as close as
that. there's no telling which way he's
going to GO"
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1919-11-29

tree watching Marguerite browse rs
though nothing had happened. his tail
still tightly grasped by now grinning
Bathtub
Ten minutes later the procession
was under way again in the order
aforementioned with the variation
that the reins of the bride were knot
ted to the back of M'sungo's belt. An
drea too daZed to protest. pondered
over this lndignity. but when she final
~ found her voice she decided to use
it for another purpose.
Il think ii was horrd of the blacks
to yell the way they did" she re-
marked with suspicious meekness.
Don't you?'
Msungo seemed relieved. 81 certain
~ do" he answered promptly. But
you'll have to acc,stom Yourself 10 the
fact that oboo is the basic considera
ton between the black man and all
women in the world
"What do you mean?" asked An
drea. mystitied. What's oboloY
'1n this country" explained Msun-
20. ''obolo is the market price for
women. The best native authorities,
however. contend that obolo Is not a
purchase price but the remuneration
10 the father for the board. training
and general keep of his daughter up
tn the time of her marriage, and they
base their argument on the fact that
while women are property they are
not chattcl. title being nontransfei-
able
Can damaged goods be ex-
changed?" inquired Andrea Jelly.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1919-11-29
TRADE IN AMBER IS REVIVED
Product Was AMONG Those Which the
Allies Were Unable to Get
During the War.

Amber is probably the one product
that disappeared in the entente world
during the war. Dyes potash. toys
and the like products of German mines
and manufacture were replaced with
out causing too much strain but with
the north German coast cut off the
trade in amber ceased.
Thus. while the opening of Ger
many's ports again means the flow
10 her of thousand and one badly
needed things, amber shortage is an
entente shortage that can only be
filed by her.
Long before the historic age the ma
lives upon the Prussian shores of the
Baltic gathered from its waters in
quantity priced amber bits. and al
the worlds markets. observes the New
York Evening Sun. Ancient Greece
and Rome trafficked in this North sea
product Amber fragments passed from
merchant to merchant in those old
times to the farthest parts of Asia.
Koenigsberg is the center of this
trade. The amber itself is found most
IL on the Baltic coast stretch between
Koenigsberg and Memel. Amber has
been discovered elsewhere in the
world, along Greenlands coasts, in
London gravels and other places in
small quantities.
1t was a piece of Baltic amber that
Thales of Melitus used to make the
first electrical experiments. when he
discovered that =snber well rubbed
would attfact light bits Of cloth. Ann
Der was currency Of high value u
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1919-11-29
His Masters Voice.

Hating opposite the French restau-
rant which he was wont to patrOnize.
he invited his friend to dine with him
"You know" he said this place is
famous for its horse meat. You'll find
II regular treat"
Horse meat exclaimed the friend
i'm alarm Wouldn't touch il If | was
paid. especially after what happened
to poor Duggie."
"Why, what about him?' he was
asked
"Choked to death in hotel the 9th
er day" answered the friend. Gle was
eating piece of horse meat when
someone said whoa
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1919-11-29


so | can do my house work without any
difficulty. l advise any woman who 10
afflicted with female troubles to give
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound a trial and it will do as much for
them. - Mrs. MARIE BOYD, 1421 9th
ST., N. e., Canton, Ohio
Sometimes there are serious condi-
lions where hospital operation is the
only alternative, but on the other hand
so many women have been cured by this
famous root and herb remedy, Lydia L.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, after
doctors have said that an operation was
necessary every woman who wants
to avoid an operation should give it a
fair trial before submitting to such a
trying ordeal
If complications exist, write to Lydia
e. Pinkham Medicine Co, Lynn, Mass,
for advice. The result of many years
experience is at your service
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1919-11-29
"0NLY ONE THING
BREAKS MY COLD!
"That's DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for fifty years a
cold-breaker"

NOTHING but sustained quality
IN and unfalling effectiveness can
arouse such enthusiasm Moth
Ing but sure relief from stubborn old
colds and onrushing new ones. grippe,
throat-tearing coughs, and Group could
have made DIR. Kings New Discovery
the nationally popular and standard
remedy it is today.
Fifty years old and always reliable.
Good for the whole family. A bottle in
the medicine cabinet means a snort
lived cold or cough. 60c and $120.
All druggists. Give it trial
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1919-11-29
A Live Stock Improver.

President A. J. Hemphill Of the Au-
tomobIe Club Of America was talking
In New York about an automobiles.
who had had to pay a farmer $50 for
running over hog.
II know another man" he said. "who
was mulcted 81 for Staying q chicken.
Really"
And Mr.. HeInphill laughed.
Really nothing seems to improve
live stock like crossing it with an au-
tomobile."
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1919-11-29
Regular Bowels Is Health

Bowels that move spasmodically--
free one day and stubborn the next
should be BEAUTIFULLY regulated by DR..
Kings New Life Pills. In this way
you keep the impurities of waste mat
ter from circulating through the sys-
tenn by cleansing the bowels thorough
~ and promoting the proper flow of
bile.
Mild, comfortable, yet always rella-
BILE, DIR. Kings New Life Pills work
with precision without the constipation
results Of violent purgatives. 25c. as
usual at all druggists.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1919-11-29
I ....
A calutary Lesson.

ayo,,'yp been up in IN alrplanet
YES" replied the prominent ciu-
~ pand # did me a lot of good"
How was thatT'
al an elevation Of 1000 feet in the
!, far the first time in long and
.,tire career / realized how little l
plly amounted to-
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1919-11-29
r,.,eura soothes Baby Rashes.

cusIcura soothes Baby Rashes.
nat itch and burn with hot baths
! cutIcura Soap followed by gentle
.noIntIngs of Cuticura Ointment.
Mining better, purer, sweeter, espe-
a.llv II little Of the fragrant Cuti-
mn Talcum is busted on at the I'm
4 CSC each everywhere.--Adv.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1919-11-29


damon
in
of
Iandine
Man
TO
and
49, "NO'7''S
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1919-11-29

on laggard feet. At midday she ate !;
then she tried to read, but by four in
the afternoon she was desperate for
something to do. She determined to
sleep again. and just as sire was DOING
oil a whisper came to l.ef--orlp ~ these
carsfulIy fneasured whispers that
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1919-11-29
HOW MRS. BOYD
AVOIDED AN
OPERATION
Canton, Ohio u suffered from a
female trouble which caused me much

suffering, ana TWO
doctors d e cid e d
that | would have
to go through an
operation before |
could get well.
" My mother, who
had been helped by
Lydia +. Pinkham's
Veg etable Com
pound, advised me
to try it before sub
hitting to an opera
ton. Itrelieved me
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1919-11-29
And Mr.. ue,uphill laughed.
How EauIes Secure Prey.

Eagles usually hunt in pairs, one
bird Frightening the prey from Its
hiding place and the other bouncing
ON it as IT tries TO escape.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1919-11-29
Andrea has a thrilling ad-
venture in the next install
ment.
eTO BE CONTINUED

those days, and is still priced highly
enough 10 be large and important
industry.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1919-11-29

aWbat fools these mortalS be- if
"A fool and his money are soon
pred"
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1919-11-29

\. women and ! take pressure IN
one ioI recommend. Mrs. n. j. Vess,
80 Everett st.
Sn have haye been in a rundown condition.
gars ! Ia co weak at times i could
fOa'' %, around. | was extremely ner-
sareep NM not sleep and ! was in a
~. s,,ble state, when Just recently | was
aI ,sd 10 try DR.. Pierce's Favorlte Pre-
'f1peu have not taken all of one
sll Y. Inf am feeling better than / have
l0''' lcre time. | am going to continue
y ~ n.e for know it is helping me more
y .rv medicine ] have taken. Mrs.
y a's r Kuippa, sl3 Burleson st.
). /. woman is nervous or has dizzy
=. .,ffers from awful pains at regular
W. ,s,.c,,lar intervals she should turn to
a"' tonic made up of herbs, and
lam gsou, alcohol, which makes weak women
, ..,rs and sick women well. 1t is DR..
NO.. Favorite Prescription. Druggists
ma \ 4 IN LIQUID or tablets, Send 10 cents
= me Invalds' Hotel. Buffalo, n. Y, for
trial package
n. p;erce's Anuric Tablets are intended
I. ronle who suffer from kidney dis
y '.,,,r.-wbose backs ache. and whose sys-
~ w. arc overrun with uric acid Nearly
g .sbodv has too much uric acid. Anuric
r M, dissolve uric acid quickly, as they
!, made double strength.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1919-11-29

fprPd Will pdltio III my
head. | was very mis-
cradle when my hus-
hand got me a bottle of
Favorite Prescription,
but by the time ! had
taken this one bottle
my health was com
plely restore d. DR..
Pierce's Favorite Pre-
seription is a fine medi
I .,1a,r,,
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1919-11-29
,,,s WOMAN SUFFERS
any From PAINS In HEAD

Houston, me very poor. | was run
n health !. oes md nervous and could not
Srb. weaS eat nor sleep. | sui
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1919-12-18

NORTH DENVER Poultry Yard, Ar
vada, Colo, Wadsworth Station,
Phone Arvada 172. Dealers and
breeders Of all poultry, live, and re
stock. Daily fresh cut green bones
$3.50 per 100 lbs. Jersey Bull Win
ner 1919 Denver National Stock
Show, service reasonable. Pedigreed
Billy Goat Denver Pride) Service
$500.