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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-26
By Elsie Endicott

Brooke. 30 I'm soing 70 ask yOEr as
sistance IN winning this girl ny fam
ny is keen on the match he indicated
EuEen4e who was laughing a. him.
"snd now since I've seen her, I'm
planning to speed things up 3 b;t OF
my name IN not Joe. VIII POO take
the csse2-
Charlton Brcc5e Surveyed the pret-
~ girl who had che bearing OF a young
queen. This slender f0ver-iiks girl
who had somehow. nyBtsTSCusly. set
his diEnihcd heart throbhing ike ?
foolish boys at hfs first party.
Il can't take your case. Joe" &c said.
his eyes smiling grzvely on Ann. Il
have made n q rule never 70 take any
ease where I can't sincerely and
intellectually lend mo- best effort to
my client You're going TO have TO
count me a rival. young man. even "
I have a few gray hairs
Joe laughed. II was all = Joke 20
him. But Ann felt . little thrill a. II
the curtain Of the future had been
msgicaTly lifted for q second and she
had seen the chrysaiis Of happy girl
hood dreams emerge into golden but
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-26

w ELS q combination IN restraint
Of trade" remarked o'Brien.
with a throaty chuckle, 20
Forrest. the manager. az they stood IN
the doorway leading from the OlYm-
pia's stage 10 the back alley. He's q
regular trust-cornered the glee mar
ket. He ought to be prosecuted"
To object OF his harmless spleen was
surrounded BY a small army Of young
girls, some pretty and hopeful. the
others the reverse on looks, and. there
fore. still more hopeful Forrest had
attempted an open reception to the
audience at the close Of Fridays mat
inees. and the dear thing" army had
done the rest Cal Bryn. the reigning
favortte. In the same faultless attire
in which he had rendered his society
songs and dances" each wisp Of his
profuse handsome name Just as depper
as before his turn, was the shining
target for his "ohs" and abs" He
only escaped 70 the alley TO be met by
another thanking movement by a half
hundred others. persistent for an auto
graph or Just a tiny photo. please"
Before answering O'Brien. Forrest
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-26

tsraies Of nfe. tangible and real.
You make me think OF an exquisite
woodland flower. Mss Ann said
Charlton Brooke softly Rs they danced
lightly away together. "a naturally
beautiful f0-eT. you know. blooming
among hot house blossoms that VII
soon fade. am eotng % ask Mss
HzrTingtOu's permission 70 show you
my old home one OF these bright
spring days. There are just such
flowers a. you make me think %.
growing in my yard. Some day he
said. as II he had known her f0T a
long. long tins, Il would he 20 see
ycI mistress there
There Was something irdeEnabgy.
poignantly sweet in their companion
ship and Ann felt tNe faint stirring o.
the miracle that men call love.
From her place beside Jerry. Bu-
genie regarded her roommate with
something like swe. I've a bunch
that Ann won't be teaching school next
October" she Vouchsafed slangfly.
Poor old Joe. I'm almost sorry that
I asked him 10 come"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-26

= was with great reluctance that
Betty relinquished her work for
two weeks in the spring and
went east for visit with the Col
villes But they had written inces-
sanity. and her mother had convinced
her that she needed a rest; so she
packed her trunk. shined up her golf
sticks and went.
Rockdale outside OF New York was
a beautiful place and the beds OF
bright spring flowers. the brilliant
lawns and trees OF tender green. were
like a tonic 10 her worn out nerves.
There's no doubt about IT," she
sighed contentedly. leaning back IN her
corner Of the motor. "a complete
change OF scene is good for anyone. To
get away from the monotony, the cares
and worries. and the things one dis
likes tunes one up like removing a
broken string from a piano"
What do you think. Betty" Louise
Colville said when she was settled and
they were having tea on the porch
later. Park Treburn lives in Rock
dale now. He's quite friend Of mine
I told him you were coming and he's
crazy 70 see you"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-26

had chummed around vita II Law
renee a year or 90 before Through a
slight Misunderstanding before my re-
turn TO Maine. had lost track OF him.
which fully explained my surprise on
seeing him at this summer resort In
spite OF our disagreement. I still held
q friendly feeling toward him and
thrilled with pleasure At seeing aim
once again.
AS soon a. this merry-go-round
stops I will 20 ard speak 20 him"
treasured myself. Thus thinking.
kept my eyes on him at every turn.
waiting for him 70 glance in my direc-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-26

you don't say" replied Mrs. Burn
ham. icily. Then she turned to Doro-
thy. The idea! Comet ] won't stay
here another minute. The idea! A
Burnham being treated Ike that.
Comet"
Dorothy placed q restraining hand
on her mothers sleeve
Don't mamma I know AIl about II.
He told me he couldn't avoid It. He
couldn't be rude TO them. They're re
lated TO the man who gave him his
start"
Just then a new onslaught to the
rear Of Bryn and his surrounding ad-
nirers brought him nearer to Dorothy.
and those IN front Of him backed to-
wards the wings. oBrien shouted.
Look QUIT"
Then he ran forward and picked UP
a limp form in his arms. The crowd,
IN moving back had knocked over a
big iron diffuser. telling Dorothy to
the stage.
Mrs. Durham screamed and ~
that moment, OrBrfen felt, rather than
saw. a towering form At his eide. It
was 3ryn.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-26

Betty's face changed. mo doubt"
she said with sarcasm.
Louise laughed. "Oh. he told me how
you'd always fought know how he
snowbslled you, and you kicked his
snow fort down years ago. and 1 know
you showed his puppy of your porch
and he chased your cat up tree. and
how you've hated each other all these
years"
us that why he's so anxious TO see
me, 70 continue the bsttle?"
NO doubt" laughed Louise. NO.
truly. Betty. he seems to be taking e
genuine interest in you since you have
become so famous as a writer. He's
proud of his former neighbor and
playmate"
ITO late" declared Betty. Let's
talk OF something pleasant"
But that afternoon at the country
club she found herself in a two ball
foursome on the golf course, that in
cluded her enemy. And as luck would
have IL she was paired with him.
She had 10 confess that in the four
years OF college when she had seen
little or nothing of him. and in the
two years since. during which they
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-26
AS Fate Would Have It

ton. He soon spied me in my ridicu-
loUs position. and smiled toward
him Again be looked at me. then
turning walked TO the end of the pier.
This was too much for my reason
ing ability and utterly unlike Tom.
Therefore. felt inclined TO think he
still remembered our difference of the
previous year. Otherwise how could
be have failed to recognize me?
The fault having been mine. i has
tened after him as soon as the merry
go-round slowed down. intent upon
becoming friends again. he was soon
found leaning idlE Aaainst the MAR
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-26

had both been seeking careers and his
family had moved 10 New York, he had
changed considerably. He was com
pellingly good-looking. and although
he still had the same seif-assursnce
and assertfveness that she had always
detested. II had been buffed into the
obtrusive forcefutness that people sd-
mire.
Betty gradually admitted that had
she not known him all his life, and
seen this diamond in the rough, she.
too. would probably be attracted as
the others were. She had latent ad-
miration for the cave man.
He drove long. clear. straight shot
Then came her turn. with good
brassy lie straight up Che fairway with
no hazards She was a good player
and she was on her mettle TO show him
her best
But she topped It, She Redeemed
with disgust. but made no excuse. She
merely strobe on after the ball a few
yards
IF be tells me what 10 DO and why
I missed Il. I'll hit him, I'm sure I
shall" she thought
But her partner said nothing. HIS
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-26
Like the Woodland Flowers

sponge soaked in the whitening nuid.
7 want TO divide my nice things
with you. Ann. You're just the lowell
est. oleverest girl In this school and I
want you 70 look your very best to-
night because-Joe is coming have
written him volumes about you and he
IL coming Just 10 meet you"
HE ia coming Just TO see his darling
sister. Eugenie." cried Ann, 'aud also
pilot bis future brother-in-lAw down
here"
Il wish that yCu would fall in love
with Joe. Ann. W. could have a dou-
bic wedding next fall. Jerry and I are
planning for-ior October. you know. q"
I'll be teaching school then. Eu-
genie. Won't II be wonderful to draw
real money and help mother along &
bitf" Ann pulled herself mp on her
knees before q window. Spring was
coming again. Tulips and crocuses
were pushing slender green hands
through the warming soil. A little bed
OF hardy dafodils were already hirt-
ing yellow petticoats In the soft wind
A maple tree Haunted woody red buds
nearby and blue bird was carpenter
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-26

"It may help TO ruin him. tn longer
they hold out tn harder they fall. I've
been with this house eighteen years
an I've seen tn best o. them take the
count They're all alike"
MI Bryn's differentl" The girl 10y
ally came to his defense. but O'Br1en
merely shifted and moved away.
She kept an eye on Cal for q long
time, then q little crestfallen. saw him
leave the stage with party Of ladies.
The older woman turned. angrily. 10
the girl.
Come on. Dorothy" she snapped.
"It looks like that man was right"
ooh. mamma" protested Dorothy
BurnhaIn. little weakly. "CaPs all
right. Trust him" Then she followed
her mother out to their machine. Cal
Bryn had vanished
"Bryn's been hitting II UP" vulun-
teered OBrien. as he again accosted
Mrs. Burnham and Dorothy In the
wings the following Friday. See that
big pair Of brunettes right In front Of
him. They've nabbed him twice in the
alley this week. knew they'd get
i'm"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-26
By Abner Anthony

until you started to write. Your real
personality shows IN your stories. You
have what is generally called unsus-
pected depths"
You read my stuT7"
IAN OF IT,"
And you really Ike IT" she was
fast becoming mollined. To praise her
work was ike prSisinE children to
their mother.
Yes"
I'm going TO tell you something" she
conhded. Il owe all my success to the
editor OF certain magazine. He took
an interest In me from the first. and
contrary to custom helped me. He
seemed to understand NE better than
I did myself knew what was trying
20 say and lifted me over the rough
places until got footing Hes car
lied me right along
What be should have done. Your
stuff is worth St"
But how few would DO II, Park
Consider q minute. You wouldn't.
You'd DO lIke you did with my golf
shots. You'd have thought, Well.
when she's as bad as that, there is no
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-26

ing bis nest In one Of It's tossing
boughA Ann whir1ed sround. sitting
down on her crossed legs. Turk fash
ION. Eugene. I am going to wear
these canvas pumps because mother
sent them to me. You understand,
don't youf"
"Of course I do, honey child. and
love you for H. But I was thinking
you'd be awfully conspicuous when
you march UP to get the prize, that
Mr. Brooke is giving for the best
marks this term. I think Miss Har-
rlngton IS pig to take up part Of the
time tonight with an old speech. but
OF course will be proud to see you
get that hundred dollar prize"
Don't be too sure OF my success. 4"
laughed Ann, secretly much excited
over the possibility Of winning the
much coveted prize.
II feel Ike a barn yard fowl among
lovely birds OF paradise" Ann told
Eugenie's' good looking brother Joe
that night when he had promptly
taken charge Of her az soon as the in
PRODUCTION was over.
We'll. they all look like half picked
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-26

birds 10 me" said Joe CHANGING around
the room at the expose Of white necks
and arms. You're the p-ettiest girl
IN the school and far and away the
most sensibly dressed one" he added.
I've always said that l never would
marry 6 girl who dressed tnmodest-
~" Joe had fallen In love at first
sight and was ready 30 commit himself
precipitately.
Eugene and Jerry, who had, been
engaged since they were children. Join
ed them until time for the dancing TO
begin. Miss Harrington stepped out
on the floor and compelled silence as
she held up a warning hand. Charlton
Brooke. the most distfn guished lawyer
In the state, would award the usual
quarterly prize OF one hundred dollars
to the girl who had inside the best
marks for the spring term. A little
admiring murmur ran around the room
when a handsome man IN the early
thirties stepped forward. instead Of the
old man they had expected and took
his place beside the stiff Miss Hzrr4ng-
ton
All Of the girls leaned forward.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-26
By JOella Johnson

and gave him permission A few such
meetings LEFT me firmly convinced that
Il there wasn't such thing as love a.
nrst sight, there surely was az second
or third sight
Fate befriended us. and we were for
maIly introduced at one OF the cottage
where visited now and then. Then
followed a series OF walks. excursions.
boating trips and dances. ending IN uny
return 70 town at the end OF the ses-
son the proud possessOr Of q bright
new diamond ring and his return %
Canada 20 preparr-
ding.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-26

stirred by q conron impulse 70 wor-
ship at the shrine Of such 4 veritabIe
story book hero. Success. good looks
and brains made powerful coc1bina-
ton and the school girls responded
natterinsiy.
Charlton Brooke made a few piess-
ant comments about q girl who had
made exceptionally fine marks and
announced that Miss Ann Meredith
would come forward, b. would pre-
sent her with the prize.
When the lfttie Formally was over
Ann danced around the room. her
heart as light as her canvas chad heels.
ard the sdoring Joe LOOKED down At
her, happier than he had ever been
before In all Of his cARefrse young
life.
As soon as me first dance was over.
Charlton Brooke made his WY towaru
Ann, his gray eyes smiling into her
startled blue ones
Hello, Joe he said geniany. 81
am going 20 take this girl away from
you"
You're . celebrated lawyer, BIT.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-26

and where l was staying. With that.
dared not prolong the scene further
for fear he would mistake my intent
Joining my friends again, I returned
10 the cottage. my thoughts far from
their ever cheering chatter.
Several times during the following
week We passed on the beach. Al nrst
he merely tipped his hat. while I &C
knoWledged his greeting with q smile
and, as I thought very proper How
do you do p The situation amused me.
and when be stopped me on one OF my
morning walks 10 ask permission 20
s0namnany nae, I put formality aside
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-26

His voice stirred me and fastened
TO apologize. explaining how 1 had
mistaken him for Mr.. Campbell. a
friend OF mine. Very politely he told
me his name, that his home was FAR
from Lawrence, IN fact he lived IN
Canada, and while he was sorry he
wasn't the original Mr.. Campbell, he
had no grievance against being mis-
taken for him.
Perhaps # was his frank. guod-na-
tured smile that won me. At any rate.
I soon found myself laughing over my
mistake. and he appeared so little like
a stranger that I told him my name
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-26

railing. watching the waves on the
beach below.
Wont you speak 10 an old friend,
Toni" I began.
Yes, er, indeed; Of course I am glad
10 speak 10 you. Miss-er."
This last was followed BY a signih-
cant pause. At his frat words had
looked at his face again. Looking at
him at close range showed me. not
Tom Campbell, but . darker looking
young man. greatly resembling Tom
Really. you must pardon my for
getfulness, but your name has actually
ahmed MY mind"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-26

watched q persistent matron hustle
Bryn into large touring car. between
herself and q slim, dainty little miss.
who welcomed him into the machine
with q piquant happy smile and a
warm hand-clasp. Then the machine
shot of, leaving the crowd gaping aft
er 81. and Forrest turned TO O'Brien.
Prosecuted. en-" grunted Forrest
The only thing that's gonna be pros
ecuted round here is my policy of ex-
pecting decent work outa tn orcnes-
ira"
''Y1l never get It this way" retorted
O'Brien, the car Of the "nddle pit" in
dignantly. I'm the rush some big fat
Jane nearly planted her hoof through
Mason's cello. He's hot over 1t. /
amt strong fer these Friday love riots.
Neither's that little French singer,
Anton whats-His-Name. The girls
didn't give him any more attention
than . stage hand"
Well, am strong for them"
snapped Forrest. decisively. And as
for Anton, he can go to the devil.
Bryn's nay drawing card. and don't
care boot for tn rest"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-26

all began By my following an
impulse 20 ride on the merry-go-
- round AtlOld Orchard last sum
mer. I felt extremely foolish after
seating myself on one OF the prancinE
ponies and glanced around al the peo-
pie standing near. hoping I should see
no one knew. Carefully inspected
the crowd and recognized none Of
them. so proceeded 10 enjoy my ride.
Soon a young man walked around
the corner OF the ticket stand and
stopped in front Of the now moving
horses. II was Tom Campbell. The
very same tail, EOod-looktnz Tom ]
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-26

n M. dear. you simply have to
II wear q pair Of my white sat
in slippers,- begged Eugene.
as the two girls Laid out their evening
clothes In preparation for the big
Easter dance that Mss Martha Har-
rfnEton was giving for the young la
diss IN her select boarding school.
The people at home forgot that l had
so many and they have sent me anorh-
sr pair. Nov b q dear, and take these
nice ones With silver bucklesi"
Ann Meredith poised ono canvas
pump, lately vhitsned, m somewhat
hpzy saShion On the once bronEe radi-
ator. silly she laughed. who's go
ing TO 80 me when you are around ?"
Then soosTfy, as she cleaned the other
soIlod pump. Borrowed feathers don't
make nns birds. One can nee At a
glance that nature aid not put them
there thEt they Sre just glued on 30
what's the use of trying % fool any
bodyf But DON'T think for . minute
that I am not appreoistiVe Of all your
generosity" She ran across tho room
and Rugged her friend carefully hold
Ing out her hands smeerod with a
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-26

friends
Il guess you won't" he retOrtad. IN
dignantly. she can't walk 10 the ma
chine. as weak az she is III carry
her"
And, bundling her into his arms. like
a precious parcel. he ruthlessly shunt
ed aside the waiting army outside and
deposited Dorothy in the tonneau
her car.
Where's Bryn9"
Il dunno" said Forrest. Haven
you seen hfID7 Let's see II he's in his
dressing room" Forrest led the way
and opened Bryn's dressing room door.
then pulled O'Brfen's sleeve.
o'Brien stared. On Bryn's left shout
der. as he sat on trunk. Was a pref
ty little white hand. and, following Che
hand with HIS eyes, be saw Dorothy
Durham seated at his side. her head
nestled conteutedly against Brvn'B
right shoulder.
Come on" whispered OBrien 10
Forrest. pulling him away from the
door. The glee trust is busted
Rather. if's changed hands"
The sun., 1919-10-03

nave a7long way to 60 before reaching
real normal output,
Ihere Is hence the possibility that
some compromise may be developed as
she result OF the Senate committees
hearings, though no one here tonight
was prepared to say what II is. The
strike leaders are no more willing TO
arDitrate their right to represent a ma
Jorlty of the men than is Judge Gary
IL remains fight for and against
tne admission Of the American Fedora
uon OF Labor into the steel industry,
with all the local factors favoring the
companies and with the possibility that
the Senate committee may lend Sub
stantial aid to the unions.
The only statement issued by the steel
operators to-day was one by the Car
negie Steel Company, which said:
To-day was the best day yet. There
Fave been good gains in every plant
new men are still coming in, old men
seem to be regainlng confidence and are
returning in increasing numbers Our
tonnage is increasing and altogether the
situation Is much easier. We seem to
be gathering impetus in the gains and
are not losing an inch
AT strike headquarters 1t was an.
nourced tonight that ESQ girls EN-.
ployed in the plant of the Oliver Iror
and Steel Company, South Side, walked
out to-day. They held meeting to.
night, forming n local union.
The female ''steel workers. threat
nuts and bolts and perform other light
work around the shops.
The sun., 1919-10-03
CARTAGENA FLOODS
MPERIL HUNDREDS
Famine FoIlows and Spanish
Government Sends Aid.

MADRID, Oct. MANY casualties have
resulted, 1t is feared, from the floods
caused by excessive rains throughout
the country, particularly in the city of
Cartagena, the inhabitants of which
spent a night of terror last night, owing
to the inundation of the lower parts Of
the city. The town was in complete
darkness owing to the interruption Of
gas and electric light service. The in
habitants who had taken refuge in the
upper floors crowded the windows and
balconies, appealing for help. The
mounted police did their utmost to res
cue the marooned people. swimfning
their horses neck deep in water to save
the terrified inhabitants, but were even
tually obliged to abandon theiy efforts
in consequence of the rising. waters.
First reports gave twenty-five casual
ties in Cartagena, and 1t is feared that
there have been many more victims,
especially in the suburbs. The waters
swept merchandise from the quays and
caused great damage to goods in stores
and warehouses. Foodstuffs are becom-
ing scarce and a warsnip has been or
dered to Cartagena to replenish the sup
plies of the city.
Damage from the floods is widespread,
particularly in the provinces of Valencia,
Alicante and Murcia. Railroads are cut
in many places. Traffic is stopped in
Valencia, town of almost 100000 in
habitants. Telegraphs and telephones
are down. No newspapers are published
in many places. Four villages are iso-
lated as well as many farms in the open
country. to which 1t is impossible to
send help. Reports of casualties are
expected from these localities
The Government has decided to send
to Cartagena foodstuffs and troops and
some battleships to aid the flood VIC
tins. One hundred thousand inhabi.
tants Of Cartagena lack food and drink
| ing water and also are without light
1t is the intention of the Minister OF
Public Works to 60 to Cartagena a.
once to supervise the relief work.
| Communication between the flooded
districts and other parts of Spain is be
| ing carried out by airplanes. The Gov
| eminent has decided to appropriate
1000, 900 pesetas to indemnify the vic
| tins of the flood.