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The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-10-18

finally the Swiss Confederation is in itself sor
OF League of Nations. From the practical view
point the city of Geneva is attractive not too large
and centrally located for many of the members 0
the league
In fact the enthusiasts say that considern,
uenevas past. its long history full of struggles
ana suffering through which 1t won its freedom 1
would appear that from all time this city has beer
preoestned to become the capital of the intangible
kingdom OF all free peoples. united to defend moi
only their rights and liberty. but also the rights
and liberty of others.
Inc requirements for a location stipulated fifteen
hundred meters along the edge of the lake, EN-.
Dfacihg large properties; port for hytlroplanes
racing the Alps and having access by land and
water. Within the walls of the small territorial
district OF Geneva amid the country adorned with
parks anu decked with gardens, several estates
were available to the representatives of the differ
ent nations
Inc parish of Genthod, about four miles ont
from the town, perhaps the more readily fulfills
.nese cohditions Genthod, one of the Oldest VIII
iases' was part of the bishop of Geneya's prop
erty In 1886 it became the property of tba -
PUBLIC and Is Enclosed In the land that the Rernoss
TOOK from the duke of Savoy. An unusually beau
urul spot, looking down upon the lake from time
immemorial, it has been chosen place for tho
Geneyans.
IN the tenth century the noblemen replaced the
~O~AAsAS houSe VI THEIR IorefatherS by beautiful
Estates gardens were laid out and planted. Two
OF these estates with the houses intact rendered.
all the more beautiful by the passing of time WITH
avenues and venerable woods. were first chosen
The Crcux de Genthod belongs to the family AZ
causSure and the de POurtales estate The Rar.
tholoni estate adjoining was added: II is occr-
pied by large modern house called the r,hatoer-
Rouge. On the other sidefis the property ~ n,
ward Naville, the Psychologist, temporary nra..
uent OF the International Red Cross
Spacious grounds that belonged to the estata oe
the naturalist and philosopher Charles Bonnet
were also secured incidentally. one Of The
eighteenth century houses on the Bonnet nrora-tr
was taken stone by stone to Geneva and .cr,,rn
lousiy reconstructed. Drowning this long h,Ioct
win IT'S gentle slopes Is plateau inclined tow.rd
the Jura mountains. the crest line which Ars tha
horizon. '' 'ue
Inis presents magnificent panorama for d,..
lance OF over mile along the lake shore. and
nile and half inland. bali Of the township ),
senth0d. bounded on the north BY the yeracs-
liver and on the south by road and crossed l.
ne Geneva-Berne railroad and the route -
lausanne
The most ancient OF these estates. ana the p,os.
numerical. Is the Creux de Genthod = ~
uilt BY Ami Lullin, theologian professor ana rcI
ector Of rare manuscripts. Blondel. the uraat
rench architect, drew the plans In I723 no
tanned the gardens and park. This house became
ae property OF the naturalist, Horce Benedict de
sussure, who married the granddaughter of Ami
'-s~- "a Sanssures house adioined that O. -.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-10-18
NEL1E

the latter in the early days
OF the sixteenth century.
Geneva Is the capital of the
canton Of Geneva. 1t contains
possibly 10000 peOple-a little
over 100000 with Its suburbs
and the canton has a popula-
ton Of about $4,000. There
are 22 cantons, with a total
population Of about 3,350,OOO.
The Romans made themselves
masters OF the country in the
first century, B. c. Their do
miniOn lasted about four cen.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-10-18

;S ooh r. mOuctiOn EngldIu 3attSG Iosa y IEat q
,bt h; 1nower to replace those ships much increased
that the loss willie more thah ih"u0 o"
In France thin ugly s're'N .. ~ 7
a - VI Ind have lost their private fortunes But their
a1+; i + h of France nor will bear heavily upon
tho tt Of Instruction during the critical because fai
restitution will tf by German "n'' anu " ~ ~
exbh;t + Ibntes of increased producing efficiency that
shown in Great and the Unleof'"'e
GERMANY is except in the ce OF her merchant marine siei
industrial plants fact and the Ps'e eneen'e mas 0l
ber i al in the power to them by abohing the mill.
tary That country.
What tho Introduces food every year. no matter
whber b IL or war; There hard pinch places at
but the being harvested will take us over the peak OK
privation.
M ,, hood five wears to rest recuperae and ten
ef t ccnAc can e staged Enduring peace will remain
phantom until instruments lot hahhs wal are ~ away '
separate governs and ntrused ehurei 70 Soeos - on
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-10-18

ENEVA, Switzerland, is to be capital
of the League of Nations-if there
Is league of nations. 1t seems
rather an appropriate selection.
The city is cosmopolitan and has
historical. literary and philosophical
traditions in keeping with the pur.
pose Of the league. Switzerland
has preserved it's neutrality in
way to be ebOve SUSPICION. And
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-10-18
F,ron. Wrecked and Ruined by
.balest War Of History
:. CROSBY, Interallied COUNCIL

no has not been crushed by the war and hel
NOT desolate one. When continent or
rninad YOU do not have to call witnesses tc
In the United States the war reused latent
,~oos which had been neglected and presented
the conclusion of the war n~industrial and
rial eqdi pnient far superior to The one We pos
efore. -
,one the wars effect upon real wealth and
-, has not been different in character. Each
.incipal belligerent nations has vastly increased
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-20

offering to better acuant you with the largest and finest
1ted to the ladies of the trces1O9o entire
ing Shoes incudng Armstrong, Edwin Clapp Queen Quality
Sepa Kid Brown Caskin Black Kid Black Kangaroo
fords = Pumps and Shoes.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-12
Wanted Something Romantic

sterling all through Now Tom is poor.
and as his grandfather was my friend
feel as though l owe something 10
the boy.
Its this way. Connie. You and Tom
get married and you get all Of my
money-the two OF you. II you don't
well, the only way l can see 10 pro-
teet you from fortune hunters is TO
leave my money TO the war reliefs."
There was more which does not con-
Germ US and which there is little use of
relating; but Constance had "bolted"
taken the first train from the city
to the haven she always sought when
In trouble. her old nurse. Becky, who
had married a fisherman and lived in
a little town on the Connecticut coast.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-12
The Awakening of Mabel

hateful name fitted her. after all. And
she determined TO sift the matter TO
the bottom.
Mabel was always q lover OF chill
dren. When her small nephews and
nieces began to arrive, she became
their instant adorer and slave. OF
course they loved her in return, and
gradually in all three homes there was
an increasing demand for "Auntie Ma
bel" No one thought up such clever
games, no one had such funny stories
10 tell. with dancing and singing all
mixed in, she was dependable when
there was sickness. she invariably
took charge of the families when the
parents wanted to get away ON a real
good rest, and she was a good CHEEKY
soul 10 have about at any time. Oh.
Mabel was always welcome visitor
Freddy's remark recalled chilly re-
proofs from various friends.
When Mabel failed for the third
time, that very month. to join some OF
her college friends for their annual
hike in the Adirondacks. Betty smythe
had said You know, Mabel. we shall
get tired Of asking you by and by. II
seems to me that every time you've
been scheduled for something particu-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-12

marriage. You are old enough now to
think Of husband. but not old enough
10 think of suitable one. You are TO
mantc and sentimental, which, OF
course, is as il should be-a girl ought
to be that-and II you had a parent
should never worry about II nor take
the step I now consider necessary for
your welfare. Unless l do you'll like
" marry some one for his eyes or hts
voice or his uniform. and not consider
the rest of him Then when it's too
late you'll be sorry.
$50 I've undertaken 10 pick your
husband. Connie. and Mr.. TraFers, my
lawyer. will arrange thar you meet
him. His name is Tom Phipps. and
he's a dandy. nice "A No. i fellow
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Suddenly a man leaned out. called
something she did not hear, and threw
an object 10 the ground. Constance
closed her eyes in terror. expecting
something dreadful to happen, but
nothing more deadly occurred than an
innocent putt" on the ground at her
feet Slowly opening her eyes, she
discovered a small canvas parachute
with a weighted wallet attached. the
kind used in dropping code messages
in France. Inside was a folded paper
on which was written. Please find
Miss Constance Harrington and tell
her to signal me al u tomorrow. Wave
white flag yes-red flag no. Leave
for France On Monday. Thomas Red
field Phipps."
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have patience, darling, I'll win Il all
back for you. guess was too eager
To make money. II only I'd let well
enough alone. If only"
"Hush!" She put her hand over bis
mouth. "of course you'll begin over
again, and I'll help you. There shall
be two OF as TO play the game now in
stead of one. Heretofore, I've been
merely a spectator and a spende- Of
the gains. but now we'll go into It to-
sether. Aren't we partners in life, tho
bad as well as the good7-
He put bis arms about her. His head
lifted; bis face shone. Il never dream
Cd you were this kind Of woman be
said. You're noble. Chrystal. And
III be worthy OF such a nobleness. I
felt beaten but nOw-vhy, look at met
be laughed. Il could hght ne world
and conquer II, tool
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-12

Tom Phipps-Tom Phipps!" Con-
stance scorned. Il don't like the name
TO begin with. and I'll die in the poor
house before I marry himl"
Then one day she discovered some
thing. One of the flying objects was
not a gull at all. 1t was an airplane-
which thrilled her TO the ends OF her
romantic toes. And it was headed for
shore. which excited her still more.
Nearer and nearer came the plane,
straight in from the sea. II was so
close now she could hear the drum of
its engine. the quick staccato beats
growing louder every instant. Now
it was overhead only a hundred yards
or so up. Constance watched It. fas-
cinated.
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Showing Her Character

things for the children, perhaps, but
scarcely anything for herself.
For the first time all day she re-
membered her husband. She felt
tiny priekling guilt. He had
been looking so tired and serious for
a few days that she had been glad
when he had gone away on bust
ness yesterday. He needed change.
She wondered eagerly what he would
bring her. Last time it had been a
diamond cluster ring. She had rings
enough. but she did want a new muff
sable preferably. Probably he
would bring her the muff; be never
forgot any hint of hers. And she had
not got him a thing in Benningsburgh.
She had had six careless. pleasant
years with him. Hers was the finest
house In town. the finest car. the finest
clothing. And she was the most beau
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-12

larry interesting. for the past FIVE
years, some Of your young relatives
have been teething or measling. or
scarlet fevering, or the land knows
what. just at the moment we most
wanted you. And pretty soon you will
be left out of our plans. for what's the
user You are always needed as a
nurse or housekeeper. or entertainer
al Neds, or Bertha's or Laura's."
1t hurt. oh. it did hurt, when she
realized how completely she'd shut
herself of from her former sports. out
ings and friends. only 70 be dubbed
back number.
The next day Mabel announced that
she was called TO New York on bust
ness. Bertha appeSred rather injured
that her sister should take Just this
time to go. You know 1 was plan
ming 10 run down TO Bar Harbor for
the week end-but perhaps you'll be
right back. Is II business that will
take only day or two?"
Mabel shook her head. mo, she
fancied she might be away some
weeks
Not weeks, Mabel, surely you don't
forget that the 31st is the date on
which we three couples take the mo-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-12

tor trip UP through the Berkshires!"
SIN Mabel could not set the date Of
her return
Laura telephoned that evening rath-
er petulantly.
He'd. who was always for temporiz-
ing, said "Oh, don't get in such
frenzy. She'll be back in no time.
She can't keep away from the chill
dren."
But Mabels stay heightened into
months
When Betty SmytAe returned from
n shopping tour in New York she
brought back the news that Mabel
Aunt MaDei-was really going the
pace" She laughed when Bertha de-
manded what she meant. why. I
mean nothing more than that she is
getting TO look and appear like her
old self. Her gowns make people look
twice. and she is dancing, riding
horseback. golhng and growing hand
some every day OF her life / tell you.
Bertha" and Betty laughed a bit ma
uciously, Mabel is the most fetching.
up-to-date creature you've seen in
many moonsl"
Betty also quoted Mabel 70 John
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-12

shoulder. seeH But got along pref
ty well. 1t was only my left arm"
And that's why you" Anstiss
paused She could not go on with
what she had started to say.
Blu. quickly he seemed to read her
thoughts. NO; that isn't why I'm
begging. There's lots OF things a one
armed man can do, and I've been do
ing them for years. ever since lost
my arm" His blue eyes twinkled.
I'm out on a little vacation now, go
ing round among the places l used to
know when was a boy. So far not a
souls known me. And they mostly
buy my needles, too. There's lots of
worse things than being a beggar,
miss.
Yes, there are" Anstiss sighed. She
looked at the dying bonfire unconsci-
Gus Of the fact that mans blue eyes,
grown suddenly keen, were scrutiniz-
ing her.
Burning up old keepsakes, lady?''
he queried We'll, 1 don't know but
that's a good way to do with things
when you've done with them. But /
was never one to do so. got a pic
ture in my pocket I've carried for
nigh a score of years. and shall carry
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-12

ttful woman. II she ever worried at
all 1t was how to spend more money.
That was really her happiness. And
she spent it all for herself. She was
selfish. possibly. but why not? Life
conspired to make her so.
I'm thinking" Mrs. Hazen said
rousing herself, how pleased my lit
tie girls will be with what I've got for
them. can hardly wait to get home
and tell them. They'll be wild when
that express parcel comes tomorrow.
and such a time they'll have opening
it."
I'll be wild. too" said Chrystal,
until I find out whether they altered
my sand taffeta to suit me-"
Strung along the adjacent darkness
were twinkling home lights. Mrs. Ha-
zen looked out. 81 always wonder
which ones mine," she said. Tom
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-12

- y the train 90 the fishing village,
& where she was seeking refuge
from the heartlessness OF an
inconsiderate world. Constance pulled
out the letter for the hundredth time
that was the immediate cause OF her
flight from trouble.
Dear Connie" it said. when you
read this I will no longer be OF this
world. therefore beyond argument So
for once. dear little granddaughter. you
can not wheedle the old man into
changing his mind. I'm afraid that I've
done wrong. always allowing you to
do as you wished, for you are impul-
sive and. some time. I'm afraid, will
run your head into a moose that may
tighten. The thing have IN mind is
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-12

old Mr., Travers was chuckling over
IN his office about an hour after Con-
stance had waved a white handker-
chief TO man In q circling airplans
on the Connecticut coast The letter
had been taken from the safe. It was
one from his old friend and client.
Constance's grandfather.
AS TO the young people, II ran,
there won't be any trouble about
them. Sam. Only oolnie Is willful
and may take a notion that Tommy
isn't picturesque enough for her. I'm
sure she likes him. but you'll have TO
use your wits about bringing them to-
gether again in some unusual way.
Cook up something different and IL
will all be over but the ceremony.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-12

- HE had been IN the city all day
~ shopping with Mrs HaEen.
They had talked about the
trip for three weeks. but the weather
had hinderad. Then came a succession
of mild. bright days. and they seized
upon one for their purpose. Chrystal
had arisen at O'Clock. and at 1880
she sat IN her car at Mrs. Hazen's
door.
Il had been the usual day. .Chrystal
had bought two hats and three gowns
az MacNamara's. luncheon at the Geor-
giana. gone to the matinee. shopped a
little more. had cup OF tea and bowl
ed TO the station in a taxi. Her head
ached. but she was not worn out like
Mrs. Hazen, who looked pale with IA
tigue as she leaned her head against
the cushions. And yet Mrs Hazen had
bought almost nothing at ala few
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-12

till I die. I'd beg round the world
for the chance of seeing her face
again. And suppose maybe she made
a bonfire of my picture long ago.
Women can't hold TO an idea the way
men can, someway."
Anstiss turned on him. Beggar or
no beggar, he must be put right. You
don't know what you are talking
about" she said fercely Women do
hold to an idea But what's the use?
When they're bound down by circum-
stances, and have a conscience, they
keep their feelings TO themselves. And
then after twenty years or so they
make a bonfire and try TO face the flu
ture without a heartache-if they
can"
sol" said the beggar. He looked at
the package of needles in his hand.
then held 1t out TO her. Take it." he
said, and his eyes twinkled moro than
ever. AN sew you a new dress and
apron with them And before I go /
want you TO take a look at her pic
ture." From an inner pocket he drew
the little clasped case and laid il IN
her hand Anstiss opened 1t and look
ed upon her own young face. Even
after seventeen years couldn't make
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-12
The Return of the Lost

years she had dreamed OF his return.
His face leaped from the holocaust.
his happy. smooth. young face stirring
with a smile as the flames licked It..
She shivered and turned her eyes;
catching a glimpse of words starting
forth upon a shriveling page. Always
true"
A breeze came flirting across the
garden and pounded upon the bonfire.
The loose papers scattered into a
swirl. One blow against Anstiss' cali
CO skirt. In an instant she was on
fire. There was a shout and a man
hurled himself across the yard toward
her. He flung her upon the damp
earth. snatched of his coat and COW
cred her with it. The flames died i'm
mediately, and she rose soiled and
blackened. with her skirt and apron
in fringes.
The man was getting into his clean
but shabby coat as best he could with
one arm. The other arm was gone at
his shoulder. Anstiss put out her
hand and helped him. Thank you.
lady" he said.
NO" Anstiss said. Her breath was
coming back Thank you a thousand
times over. You saved me from being
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-12
By Elsie Endicott

Rodgers, the wealthy young widower.
who was onsidered the greatest catch
in town. He had paid marked atten-
ton to Mabel, for some time. but as-she
grew buster and buster with the nieces
and nephews. he gradually invited 9TH
er, freer girls TO accompany him to
places Of amusement Still be did not
marry.
In New York, however, John Rodg-
ers found Mabel a very different per
son While business kept him there
some weeks what more natural thing
could happen than his asking her to
attend theaters. operas. dinners. etc 2
She was at liberty to go. always lively.
and faultlessly gowned. She knew
Just what he ought 10 buy TO carry
back to his small daughter. and en-
tered interestedly into his discussions
about the child's education. He found
her SO exactly to his liking that when
he returned home Mabel was wearing
an engagement ring.
Mabel" asked John Rodgers. a few
weeks before their marriage. Il have
often wondered just why such a change
came over you all OF a sudden. After
liking you tremendously Il all at once
seemed to me that you did not care for
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-12
By Joella Johnson

Constance read It twice. petrifed
BY that time the airman had turned
and was headed out 20 sea again to
ward newly established government
aviation base.
Thomas RedAeid Pbipps! Tommy
Redheld shed always played With
She was puzzled over the last name
until she remembered that an English
uncle had died and requested him 70
take the family name. as he was the
last OF the line. That accounted for
it.
To think OF IL! Tommy Redneld
coming after her in flying machine.
Could anything be more romanuef
After all, that is all that concerns
Us except 4 telegram and letter that
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-12

will be at the station to meet me. of
course"
Il don't expect Edmund. even If he
has returned" Chrystal replied. But
thereIl be the car. III take you home"
A moment later she said, There's our
carl and Ryan! Come, my dear"
And there's Toni" cried Mrs Ha-
zen. Chrystal went to the car and left
them TO follow slowly. Mr.. Paige
homer" she asked the chauffeur.
He came this morning. He's not
we'll. I think He's been at home all
day"
"It's his stomach" Chrystal thought.
He ought to doctor for it, but he
won't"
She left the Bazens at their door
and sped to her home. She entered
from the porte cochere, started up
stairs and then turned toward the door
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-12
By Abner Anthony

now! I must know. Oh. Edmund you
can't be ILL., 1 can bear anything but
that
Can your" he muttered.
"AnythinEi" Chrystal said. She put
her arms about him and drew him to-
ward her. She had never seen him
like this, and she was moved TO ex-
quisite tenderness.
You'd not rather I'd lose my mon
eyY"
"A thousand times rather"
He drew a long breath. That's It,
Chrystal. I've lost about everything.
stocks went down yesterday to the bot
tom. guessed wrong for the first
time In my career"
I'm sorry" he said. wistfully. I'D
rather have died. But. of course,
can begin over again. Lots of men
&C. I'm only forty-three. II you'll
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-12

on her right 1t led into Edmunds
study and he would be there. of
course.
He was there. He lay on the couch
with his face to the wall and his arm
over his head. She felt an instants
alarm. He must be really i'll!
"Deari" she said. She went to him,
bent over him and tried TO move him
Dear" she said again. And then she
saw his face. II had a look that
frightened her. Edmund! Why didn't
you have them call the doctor?" she
cried.
He shook his head. mine isn't a
case for the doctor. Chrystal."
What do you meanT"
He sat up YEARLY and rubbed his
head. Never mind now. III tell you
laSer."
She sat down beside him. Tell me