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The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-07-24
CHAPTER XIII.

In the colorless days that followed,
Hilliard listlessly set about the order
ing of his final plans. Fortunately.
there were few of them; his mind
would never have been equal to intri-
cate detail.
It was a slight consolation to him to
realize that the city had habit Of
Judging men by personal rather than
by financial standards; for all its
pride and wealth, 1t would censure him
more for his wrecked personality than
for whatever money losses he had
caused. He was prepared to endure
that censure; and because he under
stood the provocation behind it. he
was all the more eager to aid In the
salvage. There would be more saved
from the underwriting project, he
thought. than from his character.
He had deposited with Cullen all he
owned, except for his private belong
inps his runabout, and trivial sum
for current expenses. The runabout
he would offer for sale; 1t meant Few
hundred dollars smore to be divided
among his contributors. Beyond that,
there was nothing else he could re-
store to them.
He didn't believe that Harmon
would ever carry out his promised be-
travail: not that he had faith in Har-
mons code Of ethics, but because he
trusted Harmon's horse sense. If Hill
Hard were alone to be accused, Har-
mon would gain nothing and might, If
he offered any adverse testimony, even
implicate himself Indeed. If Harmon
should say enough to establish the
proof in the dangerous status of an ac-
cessory before the fact. No +.
This was the same procedure; to let
the memory of Dicky Morgan rest in
peace. and to let the brunt of anger
fall on Henry Hilliard, who was no.
body from nowhere, with lying face,
A living tongue, and no claque to mourn
at his exit.
Rut then there was Angela's start
ling allegation #. She had declared
that Everybody" in town knew all
about Hilliard and Carol. Every
body would have a different opinion.
He had tried to explain himself to
Carol. and he had failed; and in the
light of Angelas revelation, 1t was diff
ficult to decide whether Carol herself,
in protesting that she wanted to re-
tain him as friend, had meant that
and nothing more, or that and great
deal more. But no matter what she
had intended to convey. he dared not
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-07-24

lem and-he sank back wearily-Carol
coming into 1t again, and irrevocably.
".AlmostY" he queried mechan-
ically.
She looked at the floor; when she
raised her eyes he saw the well re-
membered depths in them. She was
half-cn,ld, half-woman-and the wom-
an was speaking with the child's
tongue. Her hand covered his; the
warm, timid pressure was very assuag-
ing.
Eyes, almost l suppose l
ran really talk to you, can't I? al
WAYS thought / could WE'LL
when you first came here ! was per-
fectly crazy about you 1 am
vet in way, only sort OF boled
down you know. Not like
n sister at all. but not the
other sort, either. / thought IT was
poinr TO be-once-but
1 like you better than any
body else in the world-all but two.
liked TO be Kissed by people
rs sort of like sunlight; l need lots
Of II. People have always fussed
over me. :" Here she gave a
poignant sigh for her lost youth. only
it's funny. too out
one of the two people ! do like bet
ter than l do you I'D uii-
ferent way is - Is nun
Waring. He's jealous as 2 a
80, cor but somehow don't
mind 1t from him; ! always Ike II.
He was so frightfully jealous
abo,,t YOU. and | teased MIN
about that 1t was just because ne
thought you weren't quite good enough
for me. / guess. And you've got to
give him credit for that, now, haven't
you? ana "ope
Won and Carol II be awfully happy to-
gether."
Dear girlv' said billiard gently.
DO you underestimate Her eyes
were very pleading. very misty.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-07-24

it, Her manner changed to the ma
ternal; If Hilliard had been in diff
fernt frame Of mind It would have
convulsed him. Nov. Just he calm
and tell me all about it," she instruct
ed him indulgently. Tell me every
thing-l won't repeat 1t to single
soul! I'm awfully excited about it.
Please tell me-"
angela! Where did you"
She pouted instantly.
Not just pnin 'Angela-put some
trimming on it,
"Well--Angela, dear what's
that about Jack Armstrong; Say that
again-and tell me everything you
know about It. Be serious for once.
That's a good girl y
Her eyes were mischievously tender :
somehow she reminded billiard Of that
moment in the hallway OF the Du-
rants house-the NEST precious Of all
his recent memories.
"Will you tell me If tell your
Yes. l guess So"
Her finger was appraised N warn
ing.
Say Yes, dear"
Yes, dear" said billiard, wrthing.
She settled herself with n little
hounce Of eXcitemnt.
"Well Jack asked her, and
she refused him. Flat as n
pancake. That's gospel truth, She
told me she'd refused him, and he
told me the pancake part. And every
body's glad of it-he's nice boy
awfully nice-but nowhere near as
nice as you are. And he's just natu-
rally gone away to get over it. And
you're the only one left. SO--that's
finished"
He stared at her unhInkingly. Had
he really been at such cross purposes
with Armstrong at the station, then
The conception was illuminating.
Everybody he repeated. red and
white by turns. and nightly hushed.
"What does that mean?"
Her accent was deliciously superior
THAT is, all the people one knows y
"They think they think
I'm the the oneT
"Silly" She patted his head. i
didn't believe you'd try to camouflage
me. No-honestly-isn't 1t trueT"
He studied her moment. What
would you say If 1t were?" he asked so
berly.
She returned his gaze with engaging
frankness.
"Oh, | want it to bel want 1t to
be-" she said. Carols the sweetest
thing in town. and as for you
well, sometimes l almost wish l could
marry you myself!"
His heart leaped dangerously. One
complication the less Oh, the respite
Of it Angela removed from the prob.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-07-24

go to her again, he dared not see her
and speak To her. for If he lied to her
"a. but he couldn't lie to her now.
and every word of truth would prove
q boomerang. He was trapped; and
although his heart was breaking for
the love he had almost won second
time, he remained steadfast to the
ideals he had created. If Carol were
to lose him as a sutton, she should new
er know that her first and foremost
sutton had gone TO the devil.
He told himself fercely there was
one definite and permanent way out
of il. Nobody would then have
cause to gossip about Dicky Morgan !;
no one-after the first natural flood Of
excitement and acknowledgements
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-07-24
By HOLWORTHY HALL

"Understand?-yes. Can | wish you
happiness. too?"
Not yet" she said. adorably prim.
He hasn't oh, we both know
about 1t, but he's got to graduate from
law school first, and-after that 8.
maybe | can travel little"
She blushed shamefully. You needn't
grin like a Cheshire cat-l guess I'll
see Niagara Falls, anyway"
II wasn't grinning." he said. II
was smiling Mt you right out Of my
heart. But I do wish happi-
ness to you-aIways and always. And
I'm happier myself than I've been for
ages dear :" He stop
ped. swamped by the recollection
that It was Waring who was to
share in the demonstration of his per-
fidy. To wish happiness to an exc
cutioner-and not be a hypocritef In
credible-yet true. billiard wished
him happiness.
what Is it?" she demanded, alert
to his altered expression.
Nothing. I'm just sorry
I'm not Mormonv
You're fibbingl Still !"
Hilliard rose hastily.
"Wait!" she said. "You can't go
until you've told me one more thing
you don't honestly think Rufe's
underhanded, now, do you?"
"No-oh, no, Angela A man can be
so upset that he can"
"YOu know we were just shocked
and surprised--and Dads awfully
quick tempered And it was SO sud
den! We didn't stop to talk 1t over.
we sailed right into him. and all of us
got excited, and then you came in.
We didn't know how frightfully teal-
Gus Rufe could be-he's been bad
enough before, but this time was. the
lmit-and it's only because he's boy.
It's sort of primeval. You
know"
"Yes, dear--yes
"And he did know US
long before he ever knew you. He
thought he was protecting us. 1t was
! Just an ObSessiOn-"
Its all right-quite all right.
Please!" He touched her hair lightly.
II wish were as sure you'd always de-
fend me as l am that you'll stick to
him. Angela"
That's twice you've said that
and you know what think I've told
| you. And -. are you going on
without telling me anything at all?'
Her voice betrayed the irreparable In
jury in It,
Hilliard moistened his lips.
angela, dear, next to one other per-
son love you better than any one else
on earth"
"That's NICE" she said with sigh
Of perfect content.
He bent to her, but she eluded him
ooh, not" she gasped In fluttering
protest. "Even If you but
I've told you about Rufe now-you
haven't told me about Carol, but it's
plain as day--it wouldn't be right p
Angela"
She relented swiftly; his voice was
something to rely on.
"Well-just my cheek. then. Hon
estly, /
mo. DEAR" said billiard. He com
PEELED her chin upward, and smiled
down into her lovely, startled eyes
and stopped and kissed her forehead
then her lips.
"Thats for good-by," he said, "tc
the dearest little girl / ever knew
We're both growing up, aren't
wei"
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-07-24
SO OUT OF 100

OF the little ills such as Nasal Ca
tarrh, Sunburn. Itching, or Soreness
anywhere. may be quickly relieved by
applying VacherBalm which is harm
less, and cooling. Keep it handy,
and avoid limitations.
If you cannot buy NacherBam To-
caly, send zoe in stamps for tube,
to f.. w. Vacher, Inc, New Orleans,
La.-AgentS wanted.-Adv.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-07-24
oddities Of Chinese Market Day.

Market day in China usually affords
many quaint sights to the foreigner.
As the country is one largely devoid
of vehicles. the commodities to be of
fered for sale are carried to the mar
ket places in many odd ways; by
wheeIbarrow, on hanback,, poised on
the heads of women, or swung to
pole borne on the shoulders OF two
carriers.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-07-24
Job for Mother.

As the notorious ratified and rOared
on its way the small and solemn
youngster stared unilinChingy AT the
old gentleman who sat opposite him.
Presently his relentless gaze began
to create diversion: he winked at
the small boy.
But ne felt even more embarrassed
when the youngSter turned TO his
young and pretty mother, and said. in
shril, clear tones
Mamma. wink at that man !"
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-07-24
Most Conspicuous.

"T understand yours was the most
conspicuous of all the bathing suits
on view"
ut was" confessed Miss Cayenne.
at was one Of those old-fashioned af-
fairs with high neck and long skirt"
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-07-24
The Cherry Crop.

Il hear the cherry crop is off this
year"
well think of the millions that
won't be required for cocktails"
yes, | expect Wen have all we
really need"
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-07-24
Jud Tunkins' Philosophers.

Jud Tunkins says the farm has be-
come so self-sustaining that IL II
wasn't for the movies he couldn't see
the use of keeping cities on the map.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-07-24
PERRIN VA
Made Me a Well Man
MIR. Louis Young, 1852
Clifford St., Rochester, n.
" wrifac.

Il suffered for thirty years
with chronic bowel trouble. ston-
ach trouble and hemorrbRRes Of
the bowels.
We bought bottle OF Peruna
and l took 1t faithfully. and /
began to feel better.
My wife persuaded me to con-
tinue. and l took II for some
time as directed. Now mm
well man."
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-07-24

Common sense is the base of all
laws, but the foundation Is often out
of sight
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-07-24
Farther Off the Better.

"Distance lends enchantment to the
view, you know" Eyes, especially to
our view Of hOres and borrowers"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-12-18

because my mother has had spell
of sickness.
!" Laurence Brawncr.
Dear Santa,
went wagon, and tool box and
drum. / am good boy.
Walter c. Dr@ry, Monticello Hotel.
Dear Santa,
| ann little girl six years old, this
is my second year at school, and ]
have not bee nabsent one day, study
my lessons every night. and if you
will bring me \ doll, sulky, and
pretty story, book, | will thank you
ever 50 r.uch, and please don't fo:Ges
my little brother, and my two sis
:r~s. Mary and Flora Good bye.
Annie Struder. 215 G;hbon street.
Dear Santa Claus,
Please bring me pair OF rubber
boots and a two wheel bicycle and
some games and. q train of ears and
some story books and some candy and
| nuts. and please bring Mother and
! Father something 10. Good by, from
your little friend,
Ebert Hamilton, 413<S. Lee st.
Dear Santa Claus.
| Please bring me football, camera
and pair of high top shoes. Please
don't forget dear Mother and bring
her a pair of house slippers and an
umbrella. l am good boy in school.
Please don't forget and go to see the
poor little children.
Good by, your friend, John Whalen
! Ale, 403 Queen street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-12-18

IF YOU have Watched the housewife using broom and
have noticed the hard dirty work connected with this housekeep
ING aboryou can Judge what the LIBERTY VACUUM CLEAN
FIR will do 1t frees her of all Of this eXhastng labor and does
the work better and in much less time than it can be done by the
.gia
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-12-18

After thorough workout last
night the Dreadnaught basketball
team is prepared to meet The !. i.
c. A. Arrows from Washington in
what is predicted to be g 10. snappE
game. All who, can should attend
and give the teams their support 50
the game can be staged here through
out the season.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-12-18

Nj. and Mrs. H. w. kerrick, OF 226
North Alfred street, accompanied by
their son, James Kerrick, left today
to spend the holidays with their SON.
in-law and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs.
3. ", Graves, in Marion, Kansas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-12-18

The next meeting of the Potters
Hill Community League will be on
January s, 1921. and will be in the
nature Of an entertainment in honor
Of General Robert E. Lee and Gene
raj "stonewall" Jackson. The prin-
cipal address Wal be made by Colonel
Walker, commanding officer at Camp
HUMPHREYS, who will take for his
subject, "Lee and Jackson, the titi-
zen and soldier"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-12-18

The Visginia Athletic Club, IT.,
will play the Ross All Stars on the
Shipyard grounds at-11 o'clock Sum
day for the $50 pound championship
of the District and Northern Vir-
ginia. The Ross All Stars are COM
posed of some OF the best known
athletes in the south.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-12-18

Alexandria Lodge No. 75S, Benevo-
lent and Protective Order of Elks. has
arranged for the initiation of class
of % candidates Monday night.
After the initiation there will he
social session.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-12-18

The civil service commission IAN
nounces that an examination for the
position of railway mail clerk viii
be held in this city January y. The
entrance salary IS $1,000 a year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-12-18

Russell Mitchell Post, Veterans OF
Foreign Wars, has arranged Tor a
smoker and athletic events TO be
given January 6.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-12-18
HAPPENINGS ABOUT
CITY TOLD N brief

Miss Elizabeth Bryant; a student
at Oldfield School, near Baltimore,
has returned to the home of her
mother, Mrs. Arthur Herbert, south
Alfred street, for the holidays.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-12-18

W. NJ. Dulin, who for the past five
years has been identified with the
Belvoir and Rammel Hotel, will re-
sumo his former business landscape
gardening with Offices in this city and
Washington, D. c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-12-18
Dear Santa CLAUS,

Dear Santa Claas,
| am . little hoy 4 years old, and I
am good some Lines, but l want
YOU 70 please bring me fire engine,
story book and a game and puzzle,
and house slippers and that is all.
Good night, with love old Santa.
Jack II. Robinson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-12-18
!. FILTERS TO SANTA CLAUS

Dear Santa Claus.
! am little boy six wears oil. |
want you please 10 n:;nls NE Christ
mas FIRE truck. 1 ring game, rain
coat, set Of blocks. story book, sand
dump and house s!ip7e!.s. Dear Santa
| think this is all l want Bat don't
forget my, two little brothers and
my litue sister. Coed BY, with love.
William Garl;n Robinson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-12-18
Dear Old Santa Claus,

Please bring me a wheel barrow,
drum. blocks. horn, orange, apple and
candy. Please bring my little sister
something to! Good by, with love.
Louis Barley Robinson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-12-18

Dear Sa1Ita Claus.
VII! you please bring me a pair
Of skates, some games1and set OF
ten pins. don't want very much
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-12-18
Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,
| wish. YOU would bring me bi
cycle and some games.
Kenneth BIawner
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-12-28
GEORGE CLARK. IS.
CLAIMED BY DEATH

George Clark an old resident of this
city, died here at 1880 O'Clock this
morning, after an illness which cor
fined him to his bed for the last .hreo
weeks
Mr.. Clark was born in Cherry Val
ley, Ohio, Oct. -, 1915 He came
with his parents to this state in 1870.
where they resided on farm north
OF Ottawa, coming to Marscillea in
1869
Mr.. Clark vas united in marriage to
May Hobart March 81. 1872. He was
engaged in the mercantile business
here for long period of years retir.
ing only about ten years ago His
career as a business man was marked
by upright honesty and fair dealing
lle leaves surviving him his widow
and two sons Ohio of Tulsa okla.
and Howard Of indianapolis. Ind. Two
brothers also remain. Gustave Clark.
still on the old homestead, and Fcrdi.
nand Of Albion. Neb.
Funeral services will be held tomoy.
row afternoon at the late home on
Washington street Rev. O. A. Bur
ton Of the Uniyersalst church win
odiciato. Burial will be in Riyeryiew
cemetery
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-12-28
MISS JOELLA PANCOAST
DEAD AT MARSEILLES

Miss Joella A. Paneoast departed
this life at the home Of Peter NJ. Mae
Arthur this morning at 1870 O'CLOCK
Miss PancoaSt was the daughter Of
f. w. and Mary 2ahcoast. who were
early settlers in this county. She
came to Marseilles with her parents
in 1871, and had resided here all her
life, with the exception of about ten
years when she resided with her sis
ter. Mrs. NJ. +, Lumbar. wife Of Rev.
NJ. Il. Lumbar. now at Bedford. Iowa.
She was born in the city Of Ottawa
April 3, 1859
Sho had suffered with acute rheu.
matism for twenty-five years. and bore
her sufferings with exemplary pa
thence. The immediate cause of hey
death was heart failure, caused by her
rheumatic affection Though gradl,
ally failing, her cheerful disposition
and determined will enabled her to
keep up until the very last.
Surviving her are two sisters, Mrs
M. f. Lumbar of Bedford, Iowa. and
Mrs p NJ. Macarthur of this city.
and one brother. John w. PanCoast.
also two nieCes, Miss Jessie Mac-
Arthur and Mrs Mamie Durkee, the
latter of Wedron, and one nephew W.
A. Macarthur Of Burt. Iowa
Funeral arrangements have not yet
been made, but burial will be in Riy.
erview cemetery.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-12-28
FOREIGN DRIVERS TO
ENTER u. S. AUTO RACES

New York, Dee. rs. Europe Is plan.
hlnG ITS greatest invasion ol the Amer
icdh speedway auto tracks in 1924, ac-
'ofdlnS TO information received by
the Automobile Club Of America.
lltfy blanks have been received from
All the prominent French British and
Italian pilots for the indianapolis 800
mile sNocpstakS next Memorial day.
As the Automobile club of France
recently adopted the piston displacc.
ment OF l@@ cubic inches, the same as
the American regulation, Il larger
number Of French cars will be eligible
to compete. The British Sunbeam,
the tl'ach pougeot ana Ballot, ami
tn" Italian Fiat are considered sure
NMitlea.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-12-28
Anchor Ice Punnind

The sudden drop in temporaturc
started the anchor ice running in the
river and the races, with the result
that the headgates are choked with
ice and the flow of water has been
greatly reduced Employees of the
Land and Water Power company are
preparing to use dynamite to free the
headgate5 from the accumulation Of
sluSh ice
Yesterday afternoon the manage
ment of the Crescent Paper company.
foreseeing the approaching ice condi-
tons. changed over to their steam
plant, so that mill is running as usual.
The National Biscuit company were
compelled to shu. down their entire
plant last night, but the sunshine this
morning melted the ice in front If
their racks 80 that they have been
able to partially resume operations,
but the water power will not be fully
available until the headgates are fully
cleared.
The hydro-electric plant. so far as
the water power is concerned. wa
compelled to shut down, but the steam
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-12-28

New York, Dec 2S-Thc stocl,
market showed no very definite trend
at the opening of todays session. but
became unet.led within the first half
hour. Crucible steel and Atlantic
Gulf at declines Of A., and 2i2 points
respectively, were at lowest quota
tions OF the year. Oils also were
heavy, Mexican Petroleum losing >
points and Pau-Americau Petroleum I
point Equipments and steels fcly
bacE, international Harvester forfeit.
ing , points. Anaconda Copper on
which dividend action is to be taken
today opened unchanged but Amer-
can Smelling, one of Yesterdays weak
est features, continued its decline
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-12-28
Today in the Court House
Estate Transaction Business
County Probate Tribunals.

Elias ct al-Bill for partition
Lloyd Painter, sOIr.
1919 Anna Jakupcak ct al vs. Mary
Durdan ct al--bill for PARTON. Same
sOlr
249s0 Lillian Wright vs. Noah Wright
-divOrCc-ord mi issue. A II Shay,
sOlr.
Law Orders
22S07 Harrison vs. injunc.
ton dissolved suit dsmd.
22534 Heilstedt vs. Taylor-dlsmd
by ptff at pltff costs.
22742 Pcnkals VS. Belt Auto Ind As,
sn-set for trial to follow 24Sl5
Jan IT,
22762 Coopersmith VS. Las | & VI
Co-set to follow 22742.
22S19 Stein vs. Coopersmith set Jan
22SS7 Levine VS. Hoerner-set to fol.
low 22819.
22S92 Lombus VS. Cooncc-sct to fol
22SS7.
229Sl Kuhl VS. c b G Q-set to fol.
low 22S92.
22277 Follctt VS. peru--ssues not SET
tled-cont.
2227S Cameant Va Peru-same.
22l09 Wisnewski VS. Wisnewski-set
to fol 2227S.
2219S Brzzinia VS. Same--set to fol
22l09.
2i79S Poole W Poole--mo b. def 70
withdraw demurrer to bill a for "
to file answer allwd-all defts not
having answered dhtd--evidence
d-arguments postponed to ba
submitted on written briefs.
-2S31 sullivan VS. Sulliyan-rule on
deft to answer by Friday next.
228bl Richards VS. Richards-rule on
deIt to ans amended bill be Dec %.
225S4 Heilstedt vs. Tayor--ly to deit
to withdraw dem q for " to file
plea of general issue--mO by dett
to have cause stricken from call
calender,