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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-06-24
CONFESSIONS
OF A BRIDE
.what are you going to do viii
fCopyrignt N. 3. Az

Wnat are you Eulu6 w w WIZ
me?" walled ann.
why should you be my responS.
| hiliiy!-I asked !npauently. Then
| felt sorry. had been TOO unsympa.
thet!c ali along. Or course intended
| TO be OF service 10 her as soon as
could decide what was best TO DO.
! We'll have to see DADDY Lortmer's
lawyer as soon as possible" said.
!, But we mustn't alarm daddy or moth.
er. You 80 back to the house and
have dinner with the family as II moth
ing had happened. That Is, II you can
manage It. When Bob comes, III tell
him all you have told me-ald let
him proceed as be thinks best What
40 you say!'
do what you like, Jane"
"For the present, wen hide the
key" ] pulled 1t from under the sota
pillow, started to drop 1t into a tall
vase, then decided that The maid
might discover II when she was dust.
ing; then considered dropping II
down the ast-pit Of the fireplace, but
decided that the ashman might find
1t. Then In desperation ! threw II
back on the couch and covered 1t with
| the cushion again. After taking Ann
nome, ! woulu conceal the key.
I'll take you over in the car"
said.
"And will explain to the family
THAT I've spent the whole afternoon
in my new mouse arranging some per
scna belongings" Ann SAID.
Explain as you like until ! talk
with Bob" | spoke as II that much
was settled ana started upstairs for
my coat. The telephone bell stopped
me. Bob was on the line.
Have you read my note, Jane% he
asked.
what note?"
Zone lett on your writing desk.
was out at the house this afternoon,
putting some duds In my bag. I'm
going out Of town TOR TWO or three
Jays. | wrote you explaining at
length since you were not at nome.
Read my letter."
"0l Bob! Bob! AIMS in awful
trouble!!" / exclaimed. I must SEE
You. Please come home this minute"
/ This minute, ny dear, my train ia
leaving. I'm at the station now. With
Joyce. I've been rushed to death all
day. You'll understand when you
read"
But Ann! She's in trouble"
! Ann Is always IN trouble! l guess
her case can walt until / get back
Goodbye. dear. llove you-you know
Always
That confession was so good to
hear after our moods and silences
that for a minute | forgot all about
AIMS affairs.
you dear-you dear-"1 murmur
ed.
Goodbye, darling. I'm so sorry tc
say goodbye this way. But Iii be
back ina couple oldays. Now must
hurry. Goodbye!"
| BEFORE l could say another w0r1
my husband had rung of. l was lerl
to handle the most difficult situation
had ever faced.
rushed to my room, found Bob's
letter on my desk, and tore It open
1t was long letter. l snatched the
meaning from the pages: Daddy had
made a foolish Investment; perhaps
he had been protiteering; a govern
ment investigation was afoot; Boil
was keeping the Information from his
father; had gone east taking Joyce
daddys lawyer, with him; mustn't lei
dad know for excitement might prove
fatal.
thrust the letter into my pocket
to read carefully after had taken
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-06-24
Wilson Shows Great
Improvement In llea!Ill
Was Tired and Lstless, But Wentworth Soon Restee
: Him to Former Health.

It acts in a sensible yet scientific MY
to rebuild and retore health = con;
tains nothing harmful, no cQel ~
products. no bromides, nor ! hnn!l
forming drugs. It does not act u
a mechanical way, but goes 70 .nqs
seat Of tho trouble, aiding The a.
ranged organs. and causing them q
do their work properly, as Mature
Intended INF For any sort Of stol|kcl
trouble, nervous trouble, o. tnelc I! 1
tending Ills, Nerv.W orth IS uneqge
Millions Of bottles sold and snqq se
ments from thousands OF peopl PROVE
that Wentworth does the WORK
Sold on a money back guarante ~
W..R Crane and all leading drug g I.
everywhere. :.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-06-24
Personals

R S. Richardson motored to Fa,i'
mont Tuesday.
Harold Fleming was a visitor In
Carolina Monday.
Clyde satterfield Of Monongah was
in town Monday.
A new serial featuring William
Duncan starts at the Lyric tonight.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-06-24
CHERRY GRAHAM PUDDING.

/ egg.
IL cup sugar.
II cup molasses.
10 cup white flour.
/ IA cups graham nour.
/ tablespoon butter.
IL cup hot water.
/ teaspoon soda.
2 cups STONED cherries. =
IA teaspoon salt
Beat sugar, butter and molasses TO
gether. Mix graham and white flour
Add to first MIXTURE. Dissolve soda
in water and add egg well beaten. My
cherries thoroughly through the mix,
ture. Turn into buttered mold and
steam 2 hours. Serve with haro
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-06-24
CHEESE "a .DWICHES.
ly q is. bread

tablespocns melted butter.
Cut slices q bread not quite one
half inch thick. On half the slices
put . tim slice o. cheese. Cover viii
. second slice Of bread. Put butter N
q frying pan and fry. sandwiches 70 Q
golden brown. Cook on both sides
fhe butter should be very hot when
the sandwiches are put In.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-06-24
Visiting Brother.

Mr.. and Mrs. Rufus Downs were
visiting Mr.. Downs brother, Mr.: U.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-06-24

Tnsans fairy landlord of the LandoaoearKnow Where has
his hands quite FULL
tain number Of Railways and Mrs Flicker mrs has to
have with certain sized doorway unwecome strangers can't
crowd In
Of the birds bless their hearts that they most always make
nice soft material to work With But he's often put TO- doing these
days thread and wool tn read dear that no one lets any
blow out the windows used the land that and know
But he does the best he can and for al his troubles hes onS
ways has great quantity Of bells handy Why shall tell again.
for as Nancy and Nick learn Tgang only landlord Of
the but he had keep order we'll sort
OF policeman you might say
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-06-24

S. Downs and Mrs. Downs in Fair
mont Tuesday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-06-24

sSs.i i tri5t Il hsr ssisr and lei
| him DID hsr ses1 ones
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-06-24
SISTER MARYs
KITCHEN
Copyright, 1920. y E. Az

In the morning after the garbage
man has "been," like to turn The
hose into the can and rinse It thor
oughly. Then turn the can upside
down to drain but put It on the grass.
The earth sweetens the interior Of
the can as nothing else except, Of
course, 0 disinfectant. Turn It right
side up so that the sun will shine d.
rectly into 1t and whent he can Is need
ed It will be in perfectly good condt.
ton.
A very little water in the bottom
Of the can keeps refuse from sticking
and makes the task Of the garbage
man bit easier.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-06-24
Ny Own Recipes.

Ny Own Recipes.
Perhaps we must "a hundred try"
to find one good melon. but reputa.
bic fruit dealer can pick a good sweet
muskmelon every time. So when buy.
ing melons, the housekeeper is money
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-06-24
Menu for Tomorrow.

MeHU TOT IUmoFToW
Breakfast = Cantaloupe, omelet
bran mullins, coffee.
Luncheon-Vegetable salad, cheese
sandwiches, cherry graham pudding
tea.
Dinner=Lamb chops, new potatoes
in cream sauce, buttered peas, rad
ishes and onions, lemon ice, spongt
cake, coffee.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-06-24

aShe couldn't die" he corrected her
and his eyes smiled as they had
smiled, warming and waking her
heart years before. tell me about
yourself, everything" he urged.
She twisted the narrow gold band
on her finger. There is really moth
Ing to tell. I've had quite an average
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-06-24

Goodbye, darling. I'm so sorry to
say goodbye this way. But III be
back ina couple oldays. Now must
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-06-24

But Ann! She's in trouble
Ann Is always ID trouble! l guess
her case can walt until get back.
Goodbye dear. llove you-you know
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-10-20
NILES

Special % The News Times
NILES. Mich. oct. 19.-Sherif
Harry Hoag came 20 Niles Monday
delivering 70 the 40 wards and pre-
cincts in Berrien county tho first
lot OF the $4,000 ballots being print
ed for use in the general election
on Nov. 2 Only absent voters bal
lots were being distributed Monday
Thomas Miller. son OF Mrs. Irwin
Miller, Grant st. viii leave next
week FOR Rochester, y Y. 20 ac-
cept a position as Soloist and di-
rector OF music with the Rev. Nan
inga' S evangelistic party Mr. Miller
has been the tenor member Of the
quartet OF the Presbyterian church.
and IL Is rumored that the vacancy
in this position will DC filed by Rex
Leach.
DR.. Frank Rose and trained
nurse OF the children's division OF
the travelling clinic OF the state
health department Will be in Niles
on Thursday. Oct q. and will eN-
anime children under 10 years old
free OF charge. Parents are urged 90
bring their children 20 the clinic. es-
pecially II they are in III health
Charles Smith OF Niles was found
guilty in Magistrate Eber Reynald 8
Office in Dowagiac OF killing a tur-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-10-20
COMPLIMENTS OF THE SEASON-By O. Henry

portal for him to pass into the vest
ibule.
Beyond the wrought-iron gates IN
the dark highway Black Riley and
his two pals casually strolled. ing-
erinG under their coats the newt
ably fatal weapons that were 10
make the reward OF the rag-doll
theirs.
Fuzzy stopped az the Millionaire's
door and bethought himself. Like
little sprigs Of mistletoe on dead
tree. certain living green thoughts
and memories began 10 decorate his
confused mind. He was quite drunk,
mind you, and the present was be-
ginning 20 fade. Those wreaths and
festoons Of holly with their scarlet
berries making the great hall gay
where had ne seen such things be-
fore? Somewhere ne had known pol
ished floors and odOrs Of fresh flow
ers in winter, and-and some one
was singing n song in the house that
he thought he had heard before.
Some one singing and playing
harp. OF course, IL was Christmas
Fuzzy thought he must have been
pretty drunk 20 have overlooked
that.
And then he went out Of the pres
ent, and there came back TO him out
OF some impossible, vanished, and
irrevocable past a little. pure-white
transient. forgotten ghost-the spirit
Of noblesse oblige. Upon a gentle
man certain things devolve.
James opened the outer door. a
stream of light went down the grav-
eled walk 20 the iron gate. Black
Riley Mccarthy and "One-ear"
Mike saw, and carelessly drew their
sinister Gordon closer about the
gate.
With a more imperious gesture
than James master had ever used
or could ever use, Fuzzy compelled
the mental TO close the door. Upon 4
gentleman certain things devOlve.
Especially at the Christmas season.
1T is cust-customary." he said TO
James, the fluStered, when a gen.
tleman calls on Christmas Eve TO
pass the compliments OF the season
with the lady OF the house. You
ind 'stand? I shall not move shtep
till I pass compliments season with
lady the house. Und'stan6 ?"
There was an argument. James
lost. Fuzzy raised his voice and sent
IL through the house unpleasantly. l
did not say he was a gentleman. He
was simply a tramp being visited by
ghost.
A sterling silver bell rang. James
went back TO answer il, leaving
Fuzzy in the hall. James explained
somewhere 10 some one.
Then he came and conducted
/ Fuzzy into the library
The lady entered a moment later.
/ She was more beautiful and holy
/ than any picture that Fuzzy had
ever seen. She smiled, and said
I something about a doll. Fuzzy
/ didn't understand that; he Temem-
/ bered nothing about a doll.
A footman brought in two small
| glasses Of sparkling wine on a
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-10-20

ress ever appealed 10 none OF yez
Sprinkle a little gasoline on i'm and
drop i'm on the drive-well 80
Fury entered the Millionaire's
gate and zigzagged toward the soft
~ glowing entrance OF the mansion.
The three COLLINS came 10 the gate
and lingcred-one on each side OF
IL. one beyond the roadway. They
fingered their cold metal and leath-
er. confident.
Fuzzy rang the door bell. smiling
foOlishly and dreamily. An atavis-
tic instinct prompted him 20 reach
for the button OF his right glove. But
he wore no gloves; 80 his left hand
dropped. embarrassed.
The particular mental whose duty
Il was 20 open doors 10 silks and
laces SHE'D at first sight OF Fuzzy.
But a second glance took in his
passport. his card OF admission. his
surety OF welcome-the lost rag
doll OF the daughter OF the house
dangling under his arm.
Fuzzy was admitted into a great
hall. dim with the glow from I'M
seen lights The hireling went away
and returned with a maid and the
Child. The doll was restored 20 the
mourning one. She clasped he lost
darling 20 her breast and then, with
the inordinate self1shness and candor
of childhood. stamped her foot and
whined hatred and fear OF the
odious being VINO had rescued her
from the depths OF SORROW and
des- air. Fuzzy wriggled himself
into an ingratiatory attitude and es-
sayed the idiotic smile and batter
Ing small talk that is supposed 70
charm the budding intellect OF the
young. The Child bawled. and was
dragged away hugging her Betsy
close.
There came the Secretary. pale.
poised, polished, gliding in pumps,
and worshipping pomp and cere-
mOny. He counted out into Fuzzy S
hand ten ten-dollar bills; then drop
ped his eyes upon the door. trans
ferred IL 10 James. its custodian. in
dicated the obnoxious Garner of the
reward with the other. and allowed
his pumIs 20 watt him away 10 sec
retarlal regions.
James gathered Fuzzy with his
own commanding optic and swept
him as far as the front door.
When the money touched Fuzzy
dinEy palm his first instinct was 10
take 10 his heels; but a second
thought restrained him from that
blunder Of etiquette. II was his; 1t
had been given him. It-and, oh,
what an elysium il opened 10 the
gaze of his minds eye. He had
tumbled 10 the foot of the ladder
he was hungry, homeless, friendless
ragged. cold. drifting; and he held
in his hand the key 10 a paradise
of the mul-honey that he craved
The fairy doll had waved a wand
with her rag-stuffed hand; and now
wherever he might go the enchanted
| palaces with shining foot-rests and
magic red fluids in cleaning glass
ware would be open 20 him.
He followed James 10 the door
He paused there as the flunky
drew open the great mahogany
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-10-20

key. and was fined $685. costs a1d
fine The turkey vas tho properly
Of Dick Norton OF LaGranEe ana
was shot by Ny. smith through
error
Hess Smith. a resident OF south Bend
raid a fine q 81 and costs in Justice
Rowleys court Monday morning FOR
exceeding the speed limit or s. Third
ST
Stuart White has been appointed
treasurer OF the republican courty
committee 20 relieve Walker Wood.
who has resigned
Fremont Evans % The frn Il
Strattou. and Evans. Benton Ha--
Dor. and chairman % the Berrien
county democratic committee. was
in the city Tuesday 90 meet Sen
elect Caraway and take him 90 Thee
Oaks where ne was 20 address
meeting az clock. and then bring
him 90 Niles FOR tho rally this even
Ing
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-10-20
SOUTH BEND BOOZE
CAUSES DOWNFALL
OF ELKHART men
Three Arraigned in Court Say
They Cot 1t in South
Bend.
Special to The News-Times

4 4
ELKHART, Ind, Oct 1s-Hard-
~ a day has passed recently in the
Elkhart police court without a rec
ord OF some accident or mixup re-
sulting from alleged indulgence in
South Bend liquor Il got IL in South
Bend" is the first statement made
in the majority Of cases when
DRINKS are hauled into court.
Whether the statement is in all
cases true, the police here say they
are seeking 10 ascertain.
Three cases OF the kind occurred
yesterday. Peter Nelson, a well
known Elkhartan, is in the hospita
suffering with injuries received early
this morning when he returned from
South Bend. IN an intoxicated con-
dit!on. Il Is said. and wandered
about the New York Central rail-
road yards, eventually going 20
sleep under a freight Platform. He
left his foot across a rail. and a
freight car was rolled onto IT, IL Is
likely that he will lose one of his
toes. Police found half-empty
whisky flask in the pocket OF Mel
son. who only a few days ago was
fined for intoxication.
Pays Fine.
In the city court yesterday fore
noon Marshall Gravatt paid two SIS
| assessments-one for public intoxi-
cation and one for driving an auto
mobile while drunk, collided with
another machine. Both machines
were damaged and Gravatt was ar
rested A pop bottle full Of white
mule" which he had when arrested
/ he bought in South Bend for $3.50
he said He also said he had paid 40
! cents each for two drinks OF the liq-
uor before purchasing a whole bot
/ tie.
Charles Hull Of Elkhart was also
| fined yesterday for intoxication. He
| said he got his booze in South Bend
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-10-20

stamped sterling silver waiter. The
lady took one. The other was
handed 10 Fuzzy.
AS his myers closed on the slen-
der glass stem his disa biitieS drop
ped from him FOR one brief moment
He Strengthened himself. and Time,
so disobliging 10 most Of US turned
backward 10 accommodate Fuzzy.
Forgotten Christmas ghosts whittier
tnan the false boards Of the most
opulcnt Kris Kringle were rising in
the fumes OF Grogan's whisky. What
had the Millionaire's mansion 10 do
with q long, wainscoated Virginia
hall, where the riders were grouped
around a silver punch bowl, drink
ing. the ancient toast Of the house
And why should the patter OF cab
horses hoors on the frozen street be
IN any wise related 20 the sound Of
the saddle hunters stamping under
the shelter OF the west veranda? And
what had Fuzzy 10 do with any OF II?
The lady. looking al him over her
glass, let ner condescending smile
fade away like a false dawn Her
eyes turned serious. She saw some
thing beneath the rags and Scotch
terrier whiskers that she did not un-
Fubby lifted his glass and smiled
vacantly.
"P-pardon. lady" he said. but
couldn't leave without eXchangin'
omp'ments sheason with lady tn
house. 'Gainst principles do sho."
And then he began the ancient sal
utatiOn that was a tradition in the
House when men wore ruftles an l
powder.
The blessings OF another year
Fuzzy's memory failed him. The
Lady prompted:
BE upon this hearth"
The guest" stammered Fuzzy.
And upon her who contin-
ued the Lady, with a leading smile.
"Oh. cut IT out" said Fuzzy. ILL.,
manneredly. Il can't remember
Drink hearty"
Fuzzy had shot his arrow They
drank. The Lady smiled again the
smile OF her caste. James enveloped
Fuzzy and re-conducted him toward
the front door. The harp music still
softly drifted through the house.
Outside. Black Riley breathed on
his cold hands and hugged the gate.
1 wonder" said the Lady TO her.
so many who came. I wonder
whether memory is curse or a
blessing 20 them after they have
fallen so low"
Fuzzy and his escort we're nearly
at the door. The Lady called
James"
James stalked back obsequiously
| leaving Fuzzy waiting unsteadily
with his brief spark Of the divine
/ fire gone.
Outside, Black Riley stamped hi.
/ cold feet and got a firmer grip or
| his section Of gas-pipe.
You will conduct the gentleman
/ said the Lady, downstairs. Their
| tell Louis 70 get out the Mercede!
and take him TO whatever place h,
/ wishes 10 go"
(Copyrght, 1920
Laborers union. Special meetin;
Wednesday. II. Ward, president.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-10-20
BLAZE DESTROYS
FURNITURE PLANT

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, Oct. 10
The factory Of the Haney School
Seat Furniture CO. here was de-
stroyed by fire early this morning
The company IS one OF the largest
in the middle west
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-10-20
ASKS RECOGNITION
FROM FRENCH PEOPLE

81 United Press
PARIS. oct 19-The French
foreign Office has been requested 20
recognize the de facto government
instituted in Ukrania BY Gen. Pet
lura a delegation % Ckran.a said
today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-10-20
UKRANIANS OCCUPY KIFFF.

WARSAW, Oct. I9.-Kieff has
been occupied by Ukranian troops
and Soviet governmental officers
have been removed to Khakoroff.
$50 miles east, the Ukranian mission
here claimed today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-10-20

Laborers union. Special meeting
Wednesday. H Ward, president.
$685. 0-Advt
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-09-15
Government Sells Ships,
 Cancels Contracts for ,

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15.-Ships sold by the Government during the week ended September II in ac- cordance with plans to dispose of the Shipping Beard fleet brought s6,064,11O, the Shipping Board an nounced today.
 The board also announced that if had cancelled contracts for three combination freight and passenger ships ordered from the New York Shipbuilding Company because work on the vessels was held mp awaiting construction of privately ordered ships
 The Department of Commerce ar- nounced today that shipping under American registry has been increas- cd 669 vessels or nearly 3.500000 gross tons during the fiscal year 1920 as compared with 1919
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-09-15
WILSON REVIEWS
 VETERANS PARADE
President in Wheel Chair On White House Porch
 Watches Procession.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15.-Presi- dent Wilson today reviewed par ade of Veterans of Foreign Wars frcm a wheel chair placed oil the east portico of the White House. Gen. John J. Pershing, Secretary of Navy Josephus Daniels and Gen, Lcjeune also were in the reviewing stand. Five hundred posts were represented in the parade.
 Befcre the parade the veterans in session here adopted resolutions urging exclusion Of all Japanese abrogation of the gentlemen agreement" between the United States and Japan cover ing immigration, and an amendment to the Constitution making children born in the United States eligible to citizenship only in event bott parents are eligible.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-09-15
BITTER FRACTIONAL. FIG H I FEATURES.
 ILLINOIS VOTING.
Mayor Thompson of Chicago, Gov. Lowden Lock Horns
 In C. o. P, Primaries. CHARGE ILLEGAL VOTING Four Arrests Made. Precinct Captain Kidnapped, Deputy
 Ousted by the Police.

CHICAGO, Sept. 15. - Four ar rests for alleged illegal voting, re- ported Kidnapping of a precinct captain and outsing of a special deputy guarding ballot boxes by the police featured voting here today in the statewide primary.
 The election culminates one of the bitterest Republican factional fights in Illinois in years. Mayor William Hale Thompson has thrown his support behind Len Small, mem- Der Of former United States Senator William Lorimer's faction, for the Republican gubernatoriai nonina- ton while Gov Frank 0. Lowden si backing Lieut.. Gov. Oglisby. Both factions also arc attempting to elect complete State tickets.
 Voting opened briskly this morn ing throughout the State and be- fore noon it was certain that q heavy vote will be boiled.