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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-03

~HARLAINE paused in the door
way OF the large. oId-fashion-
ed living room. Just for an
instant she could not speak or move.
And yet the sight vss not new to her.
II never. however, failed TO pain and
shock her. Ten times a day, perhaps
her uncle Zenas got down on his hands
and knees 10 seek under the square pi-
ano for something that never was
there He alternated this act with
opening all the cupboard doors and
drawers. For the rest Of the time he
sat quietly. smiling az over some Sc
cret which he was keeping from all the
world He had been like that for three
years. and for most Of that time Char
lalne had watched and tended him.
Come. get up" she said. Don't
you see that you are soiling your
clothes! | shall have TO brush you
again" She spoke as TO child. and
like q child he obeyed
He was a finely built old man. with
rosy cheeks and blue eyes 1t would
have been difficult TO guess within
ten years OF his real age. which was
past ninety-four.
You better go and sit down and
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-03
By Elsie Endicott

it I'm just copy santa Claus"
a reporter abe asked
Well" he said. Il manage q thing
they call the Tiny Tim fund Tee to
help poor children at ChristrnAA
thought that by mssquerAding here I'd
meet a good many poor ones that We
shouldn't know about otherwise"
Rosslie looked at him, starry-eyed.
You write the Tiny Tim stortes7
Why. I always read them. You're no
reporter. you're an artist. What would
the poor do without you? AZ the set
tlement house they look on you as
saint"
The copy" Santa shrugged his
shoulders. What one could see OF his
face was uncomtortRbiY red. Just
then the girl ct tho doll counter called
across to Roenlie. Store closes IN 10
minutes. Thank heaven"
Santa Claus ripped OF his scarlet
hood, his beard and his bushy eye
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-03

brovs, "Phev. no said ROsEiie saw
before her q tall. dark-haired young
man whose gray eyes tvtnkled humor-
ously. Miss Rosalie, nay order 3
taxi. or something. and take you
homer be asked
The girls rich laugh rang oct Not
a taxi. my Santa Claus" she said. but
your own sleigh with the reindeer
When I'm not Santa" be told her,
they call me Jim McKeen--
For the hrst time that busy day. bon
noticed the spicy smell Of the thick
pine branches tackled 20 tho vail The
EtoVe'B closing bell rang through the
quiet like . Christmas chime.
Hasn't this been the incest Christ-
mas evsrf" said Rn&alie. in1petuouBIy
Santa Claus smiled down A. h.r
slant, but bis gray eyes said many
thingS Al last be spoke IN Tiny Tins
lear words: God bless Os, every
one De said.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-03

bis favor. Aftervard the old man had
changed his mind and turned aEzins
ZenAs. In a later will he had left the
whole property divided equally be
tween Aunt Betsy and CharIains's Pa
Their. There was the will 70 prove II
Serves Eliza and Electa right.
said Aunt Betsy. eliza would have
naught OF her pa and Elects married
him for bis money after she'd had
three husbands already IN glad
you've come into your own. Charlaine
but as for me I'm pretty nigh done
With worldly goods. snail turn my
share over TO you"
Don't" pleaded Charlaine Il only
want what properly belongs 10 me. j.
you don't want your share. Aunt Bel
sy. give II 70 Lecty and Eliza. else
shall look out for them myself"
Aunt Betsy laughed Il see you're
possessed 70 be dutiful 10 tho end. she
said. IT'S a good thing in a wife. and
imagine the doctor won't be very eI
acting You've earned what's yours
and your happiness, besides earned T.
hard III provide for eliza and Lee
Ia"
And she did
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-03
Little Miss Davenant

youthful love. Bah! he thought Ro
nance and idle dreams were for the
mentally deficient. He would play the
game like a true sportsman. with no
regrets for the might-have-been issues
OF life.
He saw the pretty little Davenant
girl across the room and started 10
speak 70 her She was evidently
watching him. for she was smiling at
him In her eager. happy way. Then
Unexpectedly he came face to face
with Jane Hamilton.
AS usual, she was the nrst TO recoV-
er herself. He had always taken a
certain amount OF grim satisfaction in
the knowledge that she had loved him
and had suffered as much as he did
when they parted.
How are you? Have you this dance
with anybody? can give II to you"
She held out a bit Of gold-edged pa
per.
ooh course you will give this dance
70 me-" he heard himself saying
against his will Then with his arm
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-03
keep quiet" Charlaine added.

keep quiet" Charlaine added
Where's Lecty?" he asked
Right over there in her chair Don I
you see herr
He stared vacantly. for an instant
and then comprehension broke upon
him. "Lecty," he muttered.
. An old woman sat in a big chair by
the window rather hideous old
woman. shapeless and specialized with
three wedding rings on her left hand.
She was Zenas Flint's last wife, and
she was almost as helpless as be was.
She looked older. although she was
ten years his junior. Now. "a he ap-
preached TO a chair beside her. she
glared az him. Shame on you for
getting your new clothes so mussed
up" she grumbled. Wont you be
sight for the doctor to see"
Charlaine went out OF the room. In
the kitchen, at the lightest window. sat
an old woman darning stockings. She
was Zenas sister Betsy. and she re-
sembEed him in that she was tall
straight. blue-eyed and rosy. But her
blue eyes were full OF kindly intelll-
gence, and her lips curled with humor
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-03

he wanted 70 meet your friend.
"Who-Ada?' Rubie's dark eyes
stretched IN surprise. Then she
LAUGHED airily TO cover her ruf6ed feel
ings. NO doubt Miss Kirk would be
pleased 70 show your friend glimpse
OF city life
"Oh. know lie isn't your style. said
the dapper Mr.. Gibson. almost apollo
setioslly; but Ely's rather a nice chap.
and not exactly stranger in our city,
either"
"No? returned Rugie indinerently.
No doubt he and Miss Kirku get on
famously together"
We should worry" whispered Mr..
Gibson with : tatuous smile But his
companion scanned 70 b suddenly at
sent-ninded
NJ Fly and Miss Kirk id appear -
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-03

Good-by to autumn. rang the
mellow young voice OF the tenor;
'good-by. good-by'-"
Quite suddenly something IN the old
melody. like the hand OF a magician.
drew back the curtain OF the years,
and Denny saw Jane Hamilton as she
had looked on that last night he had
seen her. His eyes had a vacant. far
away look, and he leaned forward in
his chair as II be were trying to dis
Germ the figures IN his life's drama, a
little more clearly.
What are we waiting for, oh, my
heart:
Kiss me straight on the brow.
We part"
He smiled as he thought OF his
mouth on the fresh young lips Of the
girl he had loved too we'll All. how
he had loved her!
"'Good-by 20 hope"
Memory snapped The cord that had
lighted once more the days OF his
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-03

Wv YHO'S the hick IN the linens?
w Rub. Went. spoke son,
as she passed her friend az
ne pattern counter. patting her al
ready sleek couture and dropping her
heavy lashed Ids With a conscious half
smile
he wore c7mnonplace suit Of gray
and a carelessly tied cravat OF neutral
eolor lis hair had a reddish tinss
and rose stubbornly from a crooked
part Quite a contrast 90 the we'll
groomed and precise Mr. Gibson, Ru-
bic thought: and yet the stranger was
not without a certain rugged sttrac-
uveaess Only he vas not susceptible
RyblA rsssnttully recognized this fact
,tler : loog-distznce investigation o.
he cool depths % stssdv gray Blue
.yss under bristlinE browH
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1920-09-16
on account of the death of her brother.

on account of the death of her brother.
Marion Masters is the correspond
emit for Finley. Phone him your news
notes.
Palmer and Robert Burris, who have
been on the sick list this week are
improved.
Mr.. and Mrs. Biggs Of Standpoint.
Idaho, were visitors at the John Mason
home last week.
Mr.. Jacat, who recently sold his
ranch here, bought another 20 acres
across the road from the George Fin
ley place here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Brown have
come to Finley to make their home,
Mrs. Brown is daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. F. E. Parkinson.
Mr.. Peck, who recently bought ten
acres adjoining the T. 7. Farney
place is here from his former home in
Vancouver, improving his land.
The degree team Of the Finley
grange is planning on an entertain
meht to be given in the Finley hall in
the near future. All rangers are well
come.
Bernice McCarty, who has been con-
fined to the city hospital with pneu-
monia, is improving slowly. She ex-
poets to return to her home in about
a week
Inez Waldorf Left Sunday for Spo-
kane to attend high school there.
Word has been received that she is
playing her violin in 30-piece or
chestra of the high school.
Rev. C. A. Burris returned to his
field again last week to serve his fifth
year here. Rev. Burris was one of
the two pastors in the conference to
come back to their fields for the fifth
consecutive year.
The Finley Sunday school recently
donated the orchestra ten dollars with
which to buy more new music. The
new music arrived last week and two
pieces were played for church last
Sunday. The Sunday school feels that
it was money well spent.
The regular meeting of the Finley
grange was held last Saturday night
jim the hall. After the business meet
ing was adjourned delightful pro
ram consisting of dialogues, music
and readings were enjoyed by all. Mrs
Shinn had charge of the program and
deserves much credit for its success
Six new members were initiated.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1920-09-16
Byron and His Geese.

A general rationing of pets wouio
have ruined a scheme of Byron's. With
all his affected dislike of England, he
kent up the old customs when abroad.
and. in view of an approaching Mich
aelmas. bought goose and fed it by
hand for a month to make it ready for
table. BY the end of that time poe.
and bird had reached such a pitch OF
mutual admiration that the goose was
spared. The poet thought it seemed
lonely and bought it mate. Then
there were little goslings. And wher-
ever the author of "Don Juan" went
the geese were sure to go-in basket
slung beneath the carriage of his lord.
ship. "a
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1920-09-16
WEDNESDAY,
1.-THE VALLEY OF DOUBT

A powerful story Of the Great
Northwest, with Airline Pretty, Anna
Lehr and Thurston Hall. A story
Of men Of mighty Drawn who work
hard-play hard-love hard and die
easily. Also the Katzenjammer Kids.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1920-09-16
TUESDAY
TUESDAY
MILDRED HARRIS CHAPLIN
In Grace Miller Whites
ssPOLLY OF THE STORM
COUNTRY"

It's First National Attraction and
that is enough. All of their pictures
are exceptionally good. Also Screen
Supplement showing Movie Stars in
their homes and Screen Vaudeville.
A splendid bill.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1920-09-16
PRINCESS
THEATRE
s'Where the Public Knows
1t Sees Good Shows

Another week of splendid offering.
We pride ourselves on the class of
pictures we show, and the way we
show them. Fine for every member
Of the family something to consider.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1920-02-18
EGYPT Trolling IN WEALTH"
llliterate Mud Hut DWelers Make
Thousands in Cotton Deals-Auto-
mobiles in Demand.

London, Feb. 11-Egypt is burst
ing with wealth" accumulated from
cotton, says a correspondent of the
Daily Express in Cairo.
''Hliterate natives living in mud huts
have made 100000 sterling out of cot
ton deals" he continues. "Some have
made 100000. They are buying land
at inflated prices and paying off mort
cages which are regarded as family
heirlOOms. One British official says
the country has made at least f100,-
100000. Naturally there is an influx
of new millionaires in Cairo. with a
huge demand for automobiles, iewelry,
new houses and all kinds of luxuries,
but in the provinces many of the new
ly rich have not changed their stand
ard of living at all
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1920-02-18
ORGANIZED LABOR IN
NATION WIDE CAMPAIGN
Farmers Back Unions in Fight to Wiz
Majority of Congressman
Next Election.

Washington, Feb. 7.-Organized Ia
Dor began here to lay definite plans
for aggressive political action in the
coming campaign.
On one hand the executive council
of the American Federation of Labor
with heads of it's various departments
Is meeting to map out a fight to be
waged in every congressional district
III the interest of candidates who will
support legislative measures advocat-
e6 by workers for their benefit and
oppose antiIabor legislation and to
fight sitting .lembers who have not
been friendly to labor's cause.
Leaders of the railroad brother
hoods and farmers organizations also
are planning to launch their political
battle in the interest of choosing a
congress which will act fair toward
government ownership of utilities, par
ticularly the naturalization of rail-
roads as proposed by the Plumb plan
league, and which will cooperate with
workers and producers in forcing
down the cost of living and drive prof
iteers out of American life.
Labor, the organ of the railroad
workers and agriculturists interested
in this movement, will be allied with
the American Federation of Labor in
the hight,
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1920-02-18
MOVIE ACTOR is KILLED
Earl Burgess PIunges 700 Feet While
Performing on Airplane at Los
Angeles, Cal.

Los, Angeles, CAL, Feb. 7.-Earl Bur
CESS, motion-picture actor, was killed
here when he fell 700 feet from an air.
plane on which he was performing in
the making of comedy. Burgess was
flying with Lieut.. Walter Hawkins.
from the plane. but fell himself. The
camera men thought the falling body
was the dummy and continued photo
graphing Burgess was said to have
been the first man to make a success
full parachute jump from an airplane
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1920-02-18
U.S.KEEPS ORDER
IN VLAD|VOSTOK
America Given Credit for Getting
the Allies Out.
NATIVES FAVOR THE YANKS
New Government in Charge of Eastern
Siberia-Yankee Troops Preserve
Neutrality When the Zemstvo
Soldiers Make Their EEtry.

Vladivostok, Feb. 9.-The socialist
organ Golos Rodiny, after days of en-
forced silence, appears with the head
lines, "Long Live Great and United
Russia" acclaims the new ZemstvO
government, congratulates the allies
upon the proposed withdrawal of their
troops and makes grateful reference
tc the part played by the Americans
in the establishment of popular gov
eminent. The following instance is
cited
The first insurgent troops entered
the city by stealth and captured the
tram depot, whence they were swiftly
conveyed past the unsuspecting Japa-
nese Gordon
U. S. Keeps Neutrality.
Alighting in the main street, they
proceeded to surround the house of
General ROzanov. the governor gen
eral, but a Japanese guard blocked
the way.
Thereupon the officer commanding
the American marines, picketing the
street, announced that he would not
permit any interference. Thereafter
neutrality was observed.
Disciplined troops from Russian
islands are garrisoning VladivostOk.
1t appears that the troops were I'M
able to reach the city at noon because
of the work of RozanOv's icebreakers
The commander of the amalgamated
army, acting as executive, has decreed
the death penalty for lawlessness and
drunkenness.
Service Is Voluntary
Soldiers and sailors of all ranks are
at liberty to join the Zemstvo forces,
but are not molested if they decline to
serve. officers have removed their
epaulets
The popular and we'll justified be
lief is that Americans sponsored the
present movement. Marked favor is
shown by the populace to American
troops. This circustance involves con-
siderable responsibility.
Everything seen resembles in a di-
luted form the first days of the revo-
luton at Petrograd. The revolution
aries boast that, having grown sadder
and wiser, they are able to avoid pit
falls.
It seems that the hardest part of
the American task remains. General
Rozanov, it is reported, put on Japa
nese uniform and escaped.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1920-02-18
MAID OF EMPRESS SUICIDE
Former Attendant of Oowaqer Czarina
of Russia Ends Life in
Switzerland

Geneva. Feb 9.-CounteSS dc Hen
richten menber of the RuSsial col
ony at Alontrean aas: f,aqnerly man,
Of honor to the do"ager empress 81
Russia mas committed suicide Is
drowning iii Lake Geneva Her boa,
still floating ia the lake off thu
town of yilleneuye, near the uppel
end of the lake. Driven from Rus
sic when the imperial regime wa
overthrown, the countess came t.
Switzerland.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1920-02-18
MACHINE GUNS KILL 500
American Newspaper Man Tells of
Slaughter in Berlin During
Recent Riots.

New York. Feb. 81. F. Bvrnes.
a Washington newspaper man. who re-
turned from Europe on the Adriatic,
and who was in Germany during the
recent Berlin RIOTS said that. while ca
bled reports stated that As people were
killed nearly 200 citizens were killed
by the machine guns that were turned
on the mob He added that prices Of
food TO Americans and F1ngishmel
had been raised 1.0m ner cent to com
pensate for the exchange rate.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1920-02-18
NO MUTINIES ON TRANSPORTS
Secretary of War Baker Enters
Denial of Charges by Con-
gresham BrlEten.

Washington, Feb 1C.-Denial that
mutiny has occurred on any war de
partment transport was made by Sec
rotary Baker, in letter to Chairman
Kahn of the house military committee
Mr.. Baker said charges in a resolu-
ton introduced by Representative
Britten of Illinois of inefficient, I'M
seaworthy, mutinous, dangerous and
almost murderous operation of trans
ports" were unjust"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1920-02-18
BREAKS YOUR COLD IN
JUST A FEW HOURS
"Pape's Cold Compound" instantly re-
lieVes stiffness and
distress

Don't stay stuffed-up! Quit blowing
and snuff1ingl A dose Of ''Pape's Cold
Compound" taken every two hours I'M
til three doses are taken usually breaks
up a severe cold and ends all grippe
misery.
The very first dose opens your
clOgged-up nostrils and the air pass
ages of the head; stops nose running /;
relieves the headache, dullness. fever.
ishness, sneezing, soreness and stiffness.
"Pape's Cold Compound" is the
quickest, surest relief known and costs
only few cents at drug stores. 1t
acts without assistance, tastes nice,
contains no quinine-Insist upon
Pape'S ADV.
Most women would rather be loved
than trusted
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1920-02-18
FlUME THREATENS TO FIGHT
City Prepares to Resist the Proposed
cession to Jugo- SIavia-Foreign-
ers May Be Expelled.

London, Feb. 11.-Dispatches from
Fiume received by the Central News
announce that preparations are being
made there for resistance against a
compromise settlement of the Adri-
attic dispute on the execution of the
treaty of London, through which
] .ume would go TO the Jugo-Slavs.
Foreigners will be expelled from the
city, if necessary, 1t is declared.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1920-02-18
MARSHAL F0CH TO POLAND
Allies Commander in Chief to Confer
With Military Leaders in
Warsaw.

Warsaw, Poland. Feb. 10.-Definite
decision has been reached that Mar
shall Foch, commander in chief of the
allies armies. shall come to Warsaw
to confer with the Polish military au-
thorities regarding the bolshevist men
ace, it is announced by the Journal
de Pologne, French language news
paper here.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1920-02-18
STEAL BONDS WORTH $4,000
Second Robbery in Two Days Occurs
in Heart of New York's Finan-
cial District

New York. Feb. Bonds valued at
$4,000 were stolen from thz office of
James r. Deering. it was announced in
Wall street. The outside door of the
safe was opened by using the combina
ton and the inside door was forced
omen. This is the second robbery in
two days in the heart of the financial
district.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1920-02-18
U. S. BOARD SELLS 1863 SHIPS
Returns Up to January 20 $50. 424. 40s.
According to Report-Score of
Concerns Buy.

washington, Feb. 6.-Ships sold by
the shipping board up 70 January 20
brought $50, "a. sos. according to re-
ports completed by the board total
of 1853 vessels of 610.6S4 lightweight
tons were disposed of to more than
a score of companies.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1920-02-18


''An my savings, about $4,000, went
dribbling, dribbling, In payment for drugs
and medical attendance. / consulted some
of the leading physicians in st. Louis, and
/ have every reason to believe they tried to
help me, but lacked the skill.
AFTER seven months of suffering when /
had given up all hope of ever being well
again, my wife asked me if / would try one
more combination of remedies, if only to
please her. Of course l complied with her
wish, at the same time telling her not to
expect too much from them. She had me
use DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery,
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets and DR..
Sage's Catarrh Remedy, according to
directions, and In spite of the physicians
predictions, in spite of my own doubts and
misgivings, gradually began to feel better.
Hope revved-I took a new interest in
life. In less than three months these
remedies had affected a cure and / have
never been troubled with catarrh since.
Whenever don't feel just right take
few days treatment of the Golden Medi-
cal Discovery If my bowels need regulat-
ing take the Pleasant Pellets The result
Is always the same-almost immediate
relief. Can any sane person blame me for
having faith in these remedies? And is it
not Just natural that should recommend
them to my friends? For thirty
years have I used DR.. Pierce's remedies and
they have never failed me yet. At the age
of 6fty-three / have the strength, the
agility and the general physical efficiency
of man of thirty-fve. If / am enthusiastic
in the praise of these remedies it is due to
the fact that there Is reason. '-HARRY
VANDERBURG. 313 Euclid Ave.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1920-02-18
ARREST MEXICAN FOR MURDER
Capt. Julio Gales Held at Yuma, Ariz.
for Staying Fellow officer
in the United States.

Yuma Ariz. Feb Capt Julio
Gales. formerly of the Mexican fed
eral army. was arrested here on u
charge of having kidnapped and muir
dered a fellow officer who had left the
Carranza forces and sought refuge in
the United States
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1920-02-18
SECRETARY LANE QUITS POST
Head of Interior Department Tends-a
His Resignation to the
President.

Washington. Feb. 9.-Secretary Lane
rendered his resignation as seer etary
of the interior department Some
time ago it was known that he had
intended to resign when convenient.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1920-02-18
Mother Gray's Powders
Benefit Many Children

Thousands of Moth
ers have found MOTHER
GRAY'S SWEET Pow.
DERS an excellent rem
edy for children COM
planning of Headaches,
Colds. Constip alton.
Feverishness. Stomach
Troubles and Bowel r.
Irregularities from which
children suffer at this
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1920-02-18

sodsOH These pUWueIS
are easy and pleasant to take and excel
lent results are accomplished by their
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Trial package FREE. Address,
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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1920-02-18
Opening the Flood Gates.

did Marks take prominent place
in the late warp
Did he? Ask Marks"