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Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-06-21

"Show me-"
Clay Wimburn came IN after dinner.
His protests against Daphne's project
were louder than Bayard's, with the
added r0ncor of Jealousy. But he had
no substitute to offer.
She forebore to tell him Of the Gerst
affair. He was deep enough In the
mire. He went away little later and
she returned to her cubbyhole with
the Chivvises.
Those were black days for all Amer
lea, suffering under the backfre from
the sudden war and from the long ia
tigue of hard times. There were weeks
of dread lest the United States be
sucked into the maelstrom at a time
when it was least prepared in money,
arms, or spirit. Never, perhaps, in hui
man chronicle had so many people
looked with such bewildered misery
on so many people locked in such
multifarious carnage.
At such a time, as in an epoch of
plague, there came desperate need
of a respite from woe; soldiers sky
larked in trenches; war widows
danced in gay colors; festivals were
held in the name of charity; frivoli-
ties and vices were resorted to that
good souls might renew themselves
for the awful work before them.
It was in such mood of imperative
demand for cheer of some sort that
Tom Duane swan back into Daphne's
gloomy sky.
Daphne had come home after a
morning of rebuffs. She was heart
sore and fOotsore, in shabby boots
that she could not replace. She was
called to the telephone, and Duane's
voice chanted in her ear with a tone
Of peculiarly comforting melancholy.
"That you, Miss Kip2 This is me,
Mr.. Duane. Poor Tom Duane. Poor
Toms a-cold. l came back to town
unexpectedly early. have something
important to say to you. Win you
take little ride with me in my carr
"Why not?" she said, with a laugh.
She was glad that he could not see the
tears that gushed across her eyelids
''Three cheers for you'll I'll be there
in a jiffy. You couldn't arrange to
dine with me, could you? Or could
your"
Again she answered, 'Why not?"
: Duane's voice rang back: "Tip-top
You've made me happy as a box Of
pups. I'm halfway there already"
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-06-21
Municipal Forest Pari,.

That municipal forests could prOiit-
ably be established by many cities
is the opinion of Edmund Secrest. for
ester at the Ohio experiment station.
His opinion Is based upon the fact that
there are many municipal forests in
New England and that such woodlands
have been established in Europe Tor
500 years.
Many municipalities have areas Of
rough or billy lands near their limits.
which in many cases may be already
partially covered with native forests.
In other sections planting could be
done TO reforest cleared land, which
could easily be converted into a forest
park"
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-06-21

Brick Pillars, Elaborated Into Per-
COLA at one Side and Carrying a
Lantern at the Other, Form q Very
Effective Entrance.
the middle Of the street from the park
entrance. with pillars Of suitable de-
sign at the end. will cost not less than
$500. Formal park entrance pillars
Of brick or stone may be elaborated
to a vine-dTaped pergola on ench side
costing complete at least $3.50. Or
rustic entrance, to harmonlze with
wooded area, may be constructed OF
timber from the clearing Of the site
Only sound logs and limbs OF durable
wood should be used. For such an en-
trance Of appropriate size, 200 hours
of labor must be allowed. Popular
Mechanics Magazine.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-06-21

Duane, a little afraid Of him and Of
the cleaning. They emerged above
the e7 Of Croton lakes and ran
acros lie big dam and wound along
the shore, crossing iron bridge after
iron bridge, till they came to a little
roadside inn whose lights had a yell
low warmth.
"We're stopping here for dinner, e
you don't mind" said Duane.
Daphne was a tride i'll at ease, but
she was hungry, too, and the adventure
was exhilarating. There were not
many people at the tables, and they
were of an adventurous cast as well.
When Duane had given his order he
asked Daphne if she would join the
rest of the diners who had left their
chairs to fox-trot. She shook her head
and he did not urge her.
But by the time their dinner was
served and eaten the nagging, inter
minable music had played away near
ly all her scruples.
When Duane looked at her with an
appealing smile, she smiled back, nod
ded and rose. He leaped to his feet
and took her in his arms.
Somehow, it was not mere dancing
nov. He had told her that he loved
her. There was in his embrace an
eagerness that was full of Difference
but full of delight as well. After all
she was alone with him in a company
that seemed not to be very respectable
and was growing less so every hour.
Her feet and all her limbs and every
muscle of her reveled in the gambol
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-06-21

"Who has? What of it? Nobody's
paying anybody"
'But had an urgent letter from
your bookkeeper, or somebody"
'Don't mind her. She gets excited.
Nobody pays me. You come in and
get another gown and you'll catch a
millionaire with it."
1t was hard for Dutilh to keep his
clients clear in his memory.
"But 1 can't afford it,
"And 1 can't afford to have my chill
dren going round in last years rags.
You do as you're told and come around
next week. I'll get my money out of
you some day. Trust me for that"
Leila felt a rapturous desire to kiss
him and call him names of gratitude.
He was generous by impulse and pa
tient. and nobOdy's fool at that. The
thoughts of tailors are long, long
thoughts.
Daphne sat thinking, but not of
clothes. The labor problem had al
most determined her. She was study.
ing the models as they loupged about
the shop. Suddenly she spoke. sob,
Mr.. Dutilh, how much money does q
model earn?F
''You mean what salary do pays
Common clothes-horses get fifteen Oh
sixteen dollars. Better lockers gel
better pay. You're worth a thousand
week at least. Want jobY
eyes"
His smile was quenched. He studied
her across his cup. He saw the anx
iety in her curiosity.
"What's the matterT he said. ''Has
he run off with another girl, or do yor
expect to go fishing for a millionaire
in my pond?"
81 need the money. I've had hard
luck" Daphne said it so solemn!
that he grew solemn, too.
"That's too badl Well, I've go
more girls now than need. Nobod!
as beautiful as you, Of course, but
suppose could let some one 60"
ooh, couldn't think Of thatl"
Neither could I. Well, I'll squeez
you in somewhere. But can't pa,
you as much as you are worth. Woul,
-umm-twenty dollars week inter
est your
''It would fascinate me-"
"All right, you're engaged. You cal
begin next Monday" He turned t
Leila. do you want a job, too?"
mo, thank you'll" Leila snapped
Her eyes. were blacker than ever witt
rage, and her red-white cheek
curdled with shame. She could no
trust herself to speak. Her brunett
beauty had the threat of a storm
loaded thundercloud.
When she and Daphne had takel
their departure, Leila still dared no
speak to Daphne on the way home
She dared not speak to her at all.
Leila brought triumph to Bayard. Sh
told him what Dutilh had told her o
his willingness to wait for his money.
Bayard embraced Leila and halle
her as an angel. When she had take
full toll of her success. she told Bay
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-06-21

IDEAs zoe DEE PuBLIc PARK
Points That Should Sc Given consic.
Grafton Before the Final Plans
Are Made.


In the landscape architects IDEAL
conception Of an acre on park for every
hundred Inhabitants, there IS no guide
for calculating park space appropriate
to town OF 5000 It Is evident that
IN acre, more or less, would not be q
determining factor ID It's value. The
problem Of relative size Is really a lo-
cal one, its answer depending On the
community's facilities for outdoor en-
joyment, on the benefits that will ae-
crue to it by the acquisition OF park,
and on the specific idea which lies be-
hind the desire for a park.
Camping and picnicking, two legitl-
mate park uses, both suggest an ap-
peal to the motorist. A good camp
site is pre-eminently adapted to the
attraction Of strangers, thereby bring
ing some added trade to the town mer-
chants. For the campers good drain
age is essential.
A fitting entrance Is the first impog-
tant consideration. If the park Is near
the business section of the town. ex-
tending the approach to the main
street by means Of a parking strip
planted to trees is very effective. Such
strip, extending for one block along
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-06-21
BUILD ON RIGHT PRINCIPLES
United States Housing Corporation
Gives outline Of Plans Made
for the Future.

Women are to be consulted IN the
planning Of homes in afterthe-war
building, according to the announced
policy Of the United States Housing
corporation.
when our men want to find out
what plan to follow in building a
workman's home they usually talk It
over with headquarters" according to
statement by the United States
Housing corporation. Headquarters
they find Invariably in the kitchen.
The greatest housing experts are the
housewives themselves. They know
when arrangements are convenient aud
where steps may be saved in the daily
routine of work. Many Of our stand
ards representing the greatest conven-
fence and the greatest beauty that
the money invested will buy are the re-
suit of home-need suggestions from
women.
''In all building projects the gov
ernment's standards have been placed
on a high plane. The women OF the
country viii see to It that In future
private development must measure IN
to these standards. All specifications
for drainage, ventilation, lighting aud
kitchen fittings must be maintained on
the present level. No slump back Into
the prewar tenement will be tolerated
by the workers. In all future building
projects, whether sponsored by the
government or by individuals, every
hOTSa will no raotifrad m hoVya a ....,-s
mum Of light and air.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-06-21
RuIIdlnn Norker., -.

AS many workers in Gait, Ont. are
compelled. owing to the dearsh oe
houses. to have their homes in sur-
rounding towns and villages, the city
council Is applying to the government
for loan Of S25oO0o under the condl-
lions mined IN the provincial housing
act. The appropriation viii BE- ussF
to build a hundred dwellings
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-06-21
He Could imagine Her Pretty Head.

but her heart and mind and conscience
were troubling her till she stopped
short at last and said:
"Tm sorry, but lid rather not
dance any mOre-here."
Duane paused in moments
chagrin. Then he sighed: Gan right"
They retreated to their table, and he
looked at her sadly, and she sadly at
him. Then he seemed to like her even
better than before, and he said, with q
very tender smile:
"Want to go homer"
"If you don't mind"
When they came out upon the veral-
da of the hotel the lake was a vast
charger of frosted silver among the
hills. They stood admiring it for a
moment and the music from the hotel
seemed to come from another world.
He helped her into the, car and they
Whisked away southerly.
He. returned to the road along the
Hudson, and it was so beautiful in the
moonglow that it seemed a pity to
hurry through the wonderland at such
speed. And what was she going back
to that she should be in such haste?
She limited as much to Duane, and
he bettered the suggestion. Not only
did he check the speed, but at one
wooded cliffside with a vista Of pecu-
liar majesty he wheeled out of the
road and stopped the car, shut down
the chuttering engine and turned of
the strenuous lights.
They sat utterly content till Duane
shook off the blissful stupor. They
could not stay here thus forever. They
could not stay much longer. It was
growing cold and late.
He did not dare to look at Daphne
He did not quite need to. he could
imagine her pretty head and the
drOwsy, adorable eyes, the lips pursed
with childish solemnity, the throat
stem in the urn contour Of her shout
ders, the vaselike curves of her young
torso. He imagined these from mem
DRY, for they now were swaddled in a
thick motorcoat. But without turning
his head he could see her little Eands
clasped idly at her knees, the little
gloves turned back at the wrist. He
thought that he would like to take
them in his-he would like to take all
of her in his arms, into his heart, into
his keeping.
Yet he did not want to marry her.
He did not admire marriage in its re.
suits as he saw them in other people
Like many another, he cherished
wicked ideals because the everyday
virtues worked out so imperfectly, SO
unbeautifully.
Daphne was musing almost as
vaguely. On the river a yacht at an
Choir poised like a swan asleep. She
would like to own a yacht. On the
opposite side Of the river along the
road she could see motorcars like IN.
quisitive crickets with cleaning eyes
and feelers Of light She would like
to own a motor or two.
II she were the wife Of as rich q
man as this man at her side, how
quickly she could help her father and
Bayard and the wretched victims Of
the massacre In Europe and so many
peOple-yes, and even Clay, poor
dear, hopeless, helpless Clay Win
burn. to whom she had brought moth
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-06-21


ard what Daphne had done. She told
1t simply, without emphasis, knowing
Its effect.
'Daphne" he roared. "You asked
DutiIh for a position among his
modest Great Lord Of heaven, I'll tele-
graph father to come take you home"
"That's all right" Daphne tainted.
you'll send the message collect, and
he'll never be able to pay for it, so he'll
never know what he missed"
''But surely we are not sCch beggars
that"
"WhO has any money! Who has any
thing left to pawnT
"But there must be other Jobs"
sect me one"
'There must be some other way"
The Washington times., 1919-03-28
TALL BANDIT WILL
REHEARSE ROBBERY

NEW YORK. March 2s-In an ef-
fort to have Roy Tyler. captured in
St Louis a week ago. positively iden-
ttfied as the tall bandit" who took
part in the robbery Of the East
Brooklyn Savings Bank on December
l3, in which two of the banks Of
fcers were killed, the police today
planned TO re-enact the entire scene.
They asserted Tyler had consented
to appear as the tall bandit"
He will be dressed just as the
bandit was and will walk into the
bank with two revolvers, both empty.
however. Employers OF the bank
who witnessed the robbery believe
that in this way they can tell posi-
lively whether Tyler was the tall
bandit"
Twenty detectives viii be stationed
around the bank during the reenact-
ment OF the robbery TO prevent Tyler
from escaping. Tyler still stoutIy
his innocence and claims
that he can prove an alibi. Mrs.
Tyler. who was arrested with her
husband. is in with influenza today !
She has been taken to a hospital
The Washington times., 1919-03-28
VISITS HIS Mother;
FIVE YEARS IN JAIL

John is just a youngster. His
home is in an isolated Virginia county.
He had always lived in the house in
which he WIS born.
And John wanted to keep on living
there. But the war came on. John
answered the draft call
He was five weeks in a Virginia
camp. Then he was told that his
mother was sick. Come home" said
the neighbors. But John could not
set permission. Then he grew des-
perate. He slipped away. Just to see
her.
Don't go back" said the neigh
Eors, 'or they will shoot you" John
worried. He waited for a few weeks.
Then he gave himself up.
They held a court-martial.
why did you leave the camp" they
asked.
Just to see her." replied John.
who they asked.
MY mother,"-he replfed
Five years at hard labor" was the
oecison. Then they sent him away.
This is not a bit of fiction. 1t is
ar incident concerning courts-martiaL.
related at a meeting Of the North
Carolina Society by Col Samuel T.
Ansell, Q. S. A. last night.
Col. AnseIl believed that courts
martial are unjust to soldiers in the
American army
The Washington times., 1919-03-28
D. C. UPHOLSTERY CLUB
HOLDS ANNUAL DINNER

The Washington Carpet. Upholstery
and Furniture club held its annual
dinner and election last night at the
st. James Hotel
The club was organized one year
ago and while trade conditions have
been such as to interfere in a large
measure with the club activities the
oihccTs were able 30 make rather in.
tCresting reports End with n constant
Iy increasing membership renewed
activity is looked for during the COM
ing year.
The officers we're elected as follows.
resident, William II. Rice. vice prcsi.
dent Care =. Stokes. secretary treas
Urer, John J. Erw,ig.
The Washington times., 1919-03-28
STOMACH TROUBLES
ARE DUE TO ACIDITY
Tells Safe, Certain, Speedy Relief
For Acid Indigestion.

So-calied stomach troubles such ~ n
digostion, gas, sourness. stun'a ch-ache and
inability TO retain food are in probs bly,
nine cases out q ten. simply evidence thai
excessive secretion of acid Is taking place
IN the stomach. causing the FORMATION OF
gas and acid indigestion
Gas distcudS the stomach ana csuzs4
that full, oppressive. burning feeling same
times known a. heartburn. w.1i.- the aci!
irritates and inhsmes the laiicat. lining Il
the stomach The trguU.. lies entirely
in the excess development oC secretion Of
acid.
To stop or prevent tins Sour.n= Of tn,
food contents Of thu stomach am: 10 ncu-
traltze the acid and make 10 bland AMI
harmless, a tessPoonfUl of b5zurated mag.
nNGta, good and effective Corrector y
RCid stomach. should be taken in quar-
Ter Of glass 0f hot Or cold water after
eating or Whenever Gas, soUrness or acid
}ty is felt This sNooteus Jhs storna ch
and neufTal:Zcs the scidity IN 2 few mo-
TI,ehts and is perfectly harmless and IN
expensive remedy 10 use.
An antiscId. such as llsursscu raaguesia
which can be obtained from any dTuggt.t
N either powder or tablet form ena bIss
he stomach - do its work pror,rlv with
.ul the sid 81 Art .hCiSI d5Ecstanrs Mag
4.sia comes IN several forms 80 b. rarta N
% ask for and take only Bisuratc9 Mag
resia. which - especially prepared for The
above purpOse-
The Washington times., 1919-03-28
BRITISH RAILWAYMEN
RESCINO STRIKE ORDER

LONDON, March 2S.-Acceptance by
the delegates OF the National Union
OF RailwRymcn Of the governments
proposal for the settlement Of tbei-
differences was announced last niubt
and IL was learned today that the
strike resolution had been rescfnded
The government today was planning
70 take a hand in tho mining sitUs-
ton. More than $4,000 miners are on
strike in South Wales. and 1000 i'm
other Welsh districts. The number Is
increasing daily. 4 large number avc
out ~ the D"rbvshIre and Noting
ham coal fields
The Washington times., 1919-03-28
PERMANENT LABOR
BOARD DBRITISHPLAN

| LONDON, March est is regarded
as certain that some permanent or
ganization to cope with recurrent in.
dustriaI strife that threatens to
throttle British industry will grow
out Of the national industrial confer
ence which is probing labor unrest.
The conference will reassemble on
April to hear the reports of sub
committees appointed by the COM
mission OF siXty-half of whom are
labor men. These reports will all
deal with phases of the unsettled in
affects the employer and the employe.
Premier Lloyd George is expected to
be present when these reports are
read if he is able to leave Paris.
The committees have largely gone
into the question of wages and hours,
particularly with reference TO estab-
fishing a minimum wage and a maxi
mum working day. Specific recon-
mendations in this regard may be
made.
recommendations also will be laid
before the conference on how to pre-
vent unemployment and, when it does
arise how to cure il speedily.
As regards future disputes, il is
likely that the committee of sixty will
recommend the establishment of a
permanent national body to deal with
industrial problems, so that causes
which have led to strikes in the past
can be investigated and settled so
that they cannot develop into any
acute situation in the future. This
national body would have subcGIn-
mittees to deal with the various
branches Of industry. promoting a
better feeling and greater co-opera-
tion between labor and capital
In reference to increased produc-
tion some plan is expected to be
brought forward whereby the work
ers will share in excess prof1ts, due to
increased output.
The Washington times., 1919-03-28

Envel lope e chemiSeS,
made of fine nainSook,
with embroidery and lace
trimmed yOkeS. Some
with ribbon straps over
shoulders. At S1.25,
$3.50 and $1.95.
Combinations in Mar
celia models, made of fine
aainSook, trimmed with
mhroiderv. At $1.95 to
..3.95.
The Washington times., 1919-03-28
Children's Easter Coats
And Dresses
Sizes 2 to Is Years

Children's dresses of good
quality taffeta, with hand
embroidered, tucked and
tunic skirts. Sizes 8 to IA
wears. At $1O.95, S14.95 and
$3.50.
Coats of checks and
serges. Sizes s to 10 years.
At $6.95 to $14.95.
Little tots white dresses
of fine white lawn, trimmed
with colored stitching. Sizes
2 to 6 years. At $3.50 to
$4.95.
Children's hats in a large
variety of styles in white or
colors. Sizes up to 6 years.
At $3.50 to $3.50.
Children's coats of fine all
wool serge in navy or
copen. These coats have
pique collars and fancy bone
buttons. Sizes 2 to 6 years.
At $10.95. In shepherd
checks at SS.95.
Third &
Bro.
The Washington times., 1919-03-28

10 be possessed of a head Of
heavy, beautiful hair; soft, lustrous,
nuffy, Wavy and free from dandruh
y merely matter Of using a little
Danderine.
It is easy and inexpensive to have
NICE soft hair and lots Of its Just
get a small bottle of Knowlton's
Danderine now-it costs but a few
cents-an drug stores recommend It
.-apply q little as directed and
within ten minutes there will be an
appearance of abundance, freshness,
nunineSs, and an Incompatible
gloss and luster, and try as you will
you can not find a trace Of dandVuff
or falling hair: but your real sur
prise will be after about two weeks
use, when you will see new hair
hne and downy at first-yes-butl
really new hair-sprOuting out all
over your scalp-Danderine is, we
believe, the only sure hair grower,
destroyer Of dandruf, and cure forI
itchy scalp, and IL never fails toI
stop falling hair at once.
II you want to prove how prettyl
and soft your hair really is, moisten
q doth with a little Danner3Re- and |
carefully draw il through your hairl
taking one small strand at a time. |
Your hair will be soft, glossy, and
beautiful in just q few moments
q delightful surprise awaits every
one who tries this
The Washington times., 1919-03-28
AoVERTTsEMENT
Penetrating
Oil Kills Pain
RheunRftsuA. LumbaEO and stiff Joints
Yield Quickly to ATiIIerH'
.Autiseptie Oil.

Famous the continent over, MiIIer's
AntiEeptic Oil (Snown as Snake OIL
has such great penetrating power that
it goes through thickest sole leather
in three minutes- This proves that it
viii get TO the core OF the trouble
and remove your pain from sore
throat. stiff, swollen joints. sprains
etc, in no time at all. Miller's Anti
.,n, ,saI oS =, ~ Sidhe IKE OlIJ lS
you get your money back If not salts
ted. To make sure that you'll get
the right article tear this ad out and
take II with you to any good drug
store. Peoples Drug Stores. 9TH and
X nv. 7th and Z NV, 14th and l. NV.
eth and NJ NV, Sth and II ne, ami
leading druggists.
The Washington times., 1919-03-28

Necessary Toilets
Things which YOU use
right along.
Djer Kiss Face Powder
in all tints 65c.
Lash Brow for the eve
orows and lashes, SOC.
Small rial Mary Garden,
35c.
D. & r. Cold Cream. 39C.
Nadionala Cream, CSC.
First FIOOr-LHnsburEh &
Bro.
The Washington times., 1919-03-28

"Why are your department
buyers always so nice to
travelling salesmen?" asked
a perplexed visitor.
Because" we answered,
"we've found that by treat
ing them the best we know
how, we get the best they
have, both as to price and
quality"
And, besides, it is a rule
in this store that all who
enter our doors are GUESTS
and are to be treated as
such.
Yes, we know some stores
consider it a mark of inn
portance to turn down"
travelling men with as brusk
and curt a refusal as possible.
But, that is their loss.
They'll never be able to
serve the public to the
FULLEST by such policy.
1t is human nature to
want to do ALL YOU
CAN for a friend.
The Washington times., 1919-03-28
Undermuslins For Spring

wouldn't really he spring you didn't get a few
IN degarmentS to 90 with the rest of your spring Clothes
Billie Burke
baIe, flesh with
"A ~ ianty 1owed my
- vi S295 $685. SIPS and $2.95.