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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-05-20
GREAT FOREST FIRES
IN otIFRE

NAME I'm IN Z - ~
Quebec, May pa forest fire is
sweeping Belle Chaffe county, Four
teen villages, according to telegraph
appealed for aid, received here to-
day. Oaaquam. one Of the villages,
was said to be In great danger and
the inhabitants were reported leaving
their homes.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-05-20
PREslDEs OVER MEDiCs

DR. j. W. Duke presided over the
meeting of the State Medical associa-
tion at Oklahoma City this week. Or.
Duke was recently elected president
OF the association.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-05-20
FERRIS BUSY.

Washington. May 20 Ccngres sman
Scott Ferris returned today from OK
lahona He has secured the promise
OF the railroad administration to sup
ply 50 box cars and 50 mail cars for
Miami zinc district He is now
working on an enlarged hospital serv-
ice In Oklahoma for ex- service Non.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-05-20

Prohibiting the Turk from hav-
ing a navy is not going to make
him behave. He has been able to
get any place he wanted without
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-05-20

Although the kaiSer's enemies
complain of his great wealth
they must admit he is living the
simple life.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-05-20

Miss Bsss Kysar has returned 10
Guthrie after a few weeks visit with
her sister. Mrs. Miilard, of Black
we'll
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-05-20

Woman's place is not only in
the home now, but in political
conferences and conventions.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-05-20

The real teachers shortage is
in the teachers pockets.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-05-20

Another of the things mot be
ing done" when we entered the
,war was winning it.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-05-20
FISH FOR RESERVOIR

Mayor Hartman is arranging 20
stock the water works reservoir win
fish.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-05-20

General Wood says the issue
people are talking about is the
h. c. l. He is good listener,
ANYWAY
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-05-20

Miss Nell and Laura Caughlin went
to Oklahoma City yesterday to hear
Billy Sunday.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-05-20
NEW BISHOPS ARE
NAMED BY METHO

Oes Moines, la, May 2o.-Drs. r. S.
keeney, Syracuse. N, v. and n les
ter Smith, Detroit, were elected bish.
cps Of the Methodist Episcopal church
on the ballot taken late yesterday,
it was announced today at the general
conference. Only one more white
white bishop remains to be chosen.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-05-20

An attachment for alarm clocks to
awaken deaf persons by Earring their
beds has been invented in Eurors.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-05-20

smile, the steady. luminous glow that
shines out when an intelligent mind
is behind the eyes-these are things
the woman herself can do, in making
A few women actresses usually
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-05-20

mission which rad ministered to
them since before the days of Amer
lean rule. was abandoned for lack
of support in Russia.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-05-20

ANYWAY
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-12-18

Aliston Corner. that they would be
there waiting for him "Scotty" knew
he would be watched every moment.
and It was with some fearful misgiv-
ings. that he boarded the T:15.
The car was crowded in a short
time. but "Scotty" managed to get a
seat Was 1t his luck. or what? but
at that moment q young girl about 10
entered the car and stood beside
-Scotty." He felt himself weakening,
but Immediately he encountered pair
OF eyes from across the way that
warned him to sit tight"
The young girl after riding some
distance looked down on "Scotty" as
she held on TO the strap. but there was
a suspicion of smile lurking around
the corners of her mouth and did
"scotty" imagine It? but he felt sure
there was a mischievous twinkle in her
eyes as she looked at him.
Again ~Scotty" was about to give up
his seat. and again he encountered that
warning glance across the way.
"ohl" thought Seotty 81 am miser-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-12-18

again in memory her unique courtship.
you know, Bernice. I was always
interested In what I called the psy-
chology OF love" .
~And what called nonsense"
broke In. Pardon me-"
For i've years ! just lived en-,
meaninglessly. loving only ny work
and my pupils, ever try ng to conceal
the fact that / was harboring that nat
ural passion to love and to be loved.
/ thought Of Am as a college girl,
and recalled how it would hurt her II
any Of the girls seemed to neglect her
or failed to show their fondness for
her. Ann was 1ikeabie, loyeable, and
we were all devoted to her.
II became the official chaperone for
the boys and girls in the high school
where l taught. Their love affairs in-
terested me. and often 1 recalled FL
win and longed once more to lore and
be loved. Love was my gospel, I lived
it, taught IL / longed for that which
1 didn't have
why. Ann, wasn't there anyone for
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-12-18

ly. you don't look as IL you have
worked for yours very long" he re-
marked.
Florence felt as II she might be
suspected so she deftly turned the con-
versation. Many times he tried to
make her answer catch questions. but
each time she eyaded the subject. One
day. however, he asked her to 90 for
a ride in his car. and as Mrs. Rawson
was away for the weekend. she ac-
cepted the offer and went
After they had got fairly started,
Tom turned to the girl and said:
What are you doing this for. Flor
ence Wilson? know who you are. so
don't try to fool me-"
Florence tried to smile, but 1t
changed into look of anxiety "You
won't tell anybody and make me
change my plans, will your" she
pleaded earnestly.
"On one condition. fair lady, and
that is you let me take you out when
the coast is clear
Florence readily consented, and aft
er that the Summer few by all too
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-12-18

TT was the first evening that Ann
Macnair was at my home that
she poured from her grieved
heart how she had met and married
Phillip MasnRir Eve years before !
had not seen Ann for 10 years, and
when heard Of the fatal accident to
her husband / Immediately wrote for
her 70 bring Mildred and Join me in
my Southern home until she recoT-
cred somewhat from the shock. At
least It would be change Of surround
tngB and furnish her rest
AIMS mind seemed reminiscent as
We sat in the room after dinner. We
had been college chums, had enter
tained our first "beaux" together.
married Conrad. but Elwin Abbott had
merely tampered with AIMS love, and
for years afterwards she confessed the
affair had left her an aching heart and
created In her q distrustful attitude
was interested In Ann. and was not
only pleased TO learn about her meet
ing Philip. but also to see her enjoying
If / may use the term-liying over
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-12-18

Brute" he accused himself. crank. /"
echoed his conscience. To have hurt
the dearest wife a man ever had was
indeed unbeaRble.
Clumsily he. made his way into the
kitchen. stumbling over couple Of
chairs in his haste.
Alice took no notice OF him, but con-
tinued to dig q pathetic little wad of
moist linen into first one eye and then
the other. Then she smiled wanly
through her tears. and Philip. unable
to resist any longer. gathered her into
bis arms and begged to be forgiven.
Don't cry, dear, didn't mean II.
sweetheart I'm sorry and"
He got no further
Was Alice laughing at him? What
had come over his dependable little
wife. who never had Mysteries or any
Of the other purely feminine affic-
tions.
"Oh," gasped Alice.
"oh. Phil" and she fairly shrieked
with msrriment. "oh. you blessed old
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-12-18

her arms stood girl. black haired.
red Tipped. black eyed. Her cheeks
glistened With ears Of homesickness
and surprise.
John was singing the tune.
sobbing. the girl finished the starza,
"and corn and somebody to talk 10.
You will talk, won't your" she pleaded.
"Tell me all about II. ] am SO home
sick"
John was shy, and he flushed, but NO
saw the girls distress was greater
than his, SO he smiled bravely and
said:
Il come from Mineral. Where do
you?"
The girl smiled brightly now. The
tears sparkled in her dlmples. oh
she said, I'm most 4 neighbor. I'm
from Sheffield"
Sheffield" John laughed with de-
light, "Im John Devine," he said.
simply.
"And I'm Lois Prentiss.' volunteered
the girl. They both laughed for>sheer
Joy
John Devine." the girl spoke decid-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-12-18
Aboard the Seyen-Fifteen

occupied, and this time "Scotty" hung
on to strap.
Directly in front OF him sat the
young girl Of last evening Their eyes
met, and soon she jumped up with an
amused twinkle in her eye and said,
ALLOW me- and walked to the other
end of the car to a seat which was
Just vacated.
"scotty" stared at the seat vacated
by her, and 1t then dawned on him
that she was making him feel the hui
initiation that probably she went
through last evening.
A litter went aroud the car. and
"Scotty" could see that the passengers
thought II huge joke. He could only
stare at the vacant seat and wish with
all his heart that the car would fairly
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-12-18
AS 1t Was Intended

GUS Nto his surroundings. turned to
go. and the man said half aloud with
out taking his eyes from the adyer-
tisement. as God intended it-Loye.
In spite Of my sympathy, couldn't
check smile. Ann noticed it, and
again had to question her before she
would continue.
1T was a common appeal striking
home to two equally hungry, equally
disappointed persons. There was no
forwardness on his part nor on mine.
We just stood there and talked. He
knowing that was concealing the real
reason of the appeal of the two chill
dren, and knowing that he was. We
went our ways. but day after day we
seemed to meet at that billboard, and
as we passed we always spoke"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-12-18

And you secretly thought or began
to think that he was interested in you.
and that you might learn to love him. ="
| should have known better. Ann
looked hurt, and covered her r>eyes with
her handkerchief.
~ believe you told me that you
finally met him when one of your pu-
pills met with an accident in school,
and Phil was called to attend him."
Yes, Phil had just been appointed
medical attendant at the school
/ realized that either on account of
my unwise remarks or AIMS fatigue
that she no longer showed eagerness to
tell her story.
And soon you married him"
"Yes. and soon he died"
With that Ann seemed to think her
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-12-18

edly. "I'm 80 homesick I don't know
what to do. And. II you're from Tlli-
nols you must be all right. And. 10
you're ons OF the DeVines from Miner
al I've heard about you, SO that's ali
right, too. Now" she entered the room
and placldiy seated herself on Johns
iunpy bed. "I've something to say"
John grinned at her.
Lets take that" she pointed to
Benny's popcorn, "and pop 1t. You
come down and we'll pop It on my
stove"
Have you a popper?" asked the
practical John.
"of course not" answered Lois, "but
anybody can pop Illinois popcorn In
tea strainer. provided she wants to.
chuckled Lois as she jumped up from
the bed and ran TO the door. "0f
course. II you don't want to-"
But john was talking, too. PRO
vided she and he want TO-" he was
saying, emphatically.
Lois was tripping down the stairs
and laughing gayly, SO naturally John
laughed, too. and hurried after her.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-12-18
Where Crossroads Meet

more than whispers. They noated up
to him-enough to make him long for
more, but ceasing almost as soon as
they began.
For weeks this room had fascinat-
ed him. Why. he could not say. Was
1t the stoveY Was it "the roomer" he
never sawg
Tonight he passed the door slowly.
He saw the same few inches only. and
he heard the lightest possible rustic
and that was all. but his heart choked
him, and he stumbled up to his own
room
There he sat on the edge Of his
lumpy bed, and buried his face in his
hands. He wanted to cry. He did not
cry. Instead. he thought and thought.
Was ''the roomer" lonely, too2 Was
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-12-18

great remorse took possession OF
him.
"0h, why didn't keep my mouth
shut. Never spoke a cross word to the
poor little girl, OF course she doesn't
know how TO take 1t. And now he was
in fine mess and he supposed lunch
that noon would be about the dreariest
meal he had ever eaten"
Furtively he glanced into the kitchen
again and sure enough. Alice was not
only wiplng her eyes, but sitting down
actually making a business OF crying.
Philip ldgeted, whistled bit, and
tried to hum a tune, but HIS tongue was
hot and dry and clung miserabiy TO the
roof Of his mouth.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-12-18
By Algia Frances Brooks.

home from college in three days. Flo
renee felt her heart leap UP, but con-
tinued on in a discreet silence.
The three days passed quickly, and
with them came a young athletic fell
low two years her senior. On their
first meeting, young Tom Rawsons
eyes followed the new maid around
the room. 1t was not until he had
been home FIVE days that he had the
good fortune of catching her alone in
the room. At last that day came, and
he awkwardly asked her II she liked
her work.
"Oh, yes, indeed" Florence an
swered. zone has to do something to
earn living"
Tom looked at her little dubious
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-12-18
Cause and Effect

very pretty and youthful in silk
sport suit.
Hello. honey-love!" she greeted
him as she kissed him soundly. quite
ignoring his disgruntled manner.
Philip mumbled something peevishly
about "tired business man having to
wait for his meals" Immediately he
was sorry that he had said It, but de-
termined not to show it.
Alice flushed, but playfully assured
the blessed crouch" that lunch would
be ready in jiffy.
I'm q jify!" calculated Philip. Il
have to be at the office in As minutes,
unless you want me to lose my job"
His heart smote him as he saw tho
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-12-18
Four Weeks From Tomorrow

little gasp as she entered the room.
thinking of her own little mother away
of In faraway Arizona
After a few friendly questions she
was told to report the next day.
Florence ran all the way back to the
college with the good news, only to be
scolded and lectured by her school
mates.
"The idea Of you, with your social
standing, to think of doing this" one
girl exclaimed.
Ida Longworth. you ought to be
ashamed of yourself. 1t is good, hon
est work, and it won't hurt me one bit
might Just as well work as spend the
whole Summer running around visit
ing my friends"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-12-18

ut was an ice cream advertisement
Two curly haired children, about Mil
dred's age--a boy and girl-were
embracing Love at first sight Is
what it meant. stood still and gazed
at the picture. Something seemed to
whisper to me. as God intended it,
Love. There it was, the psychologist
al appeal, innocent love, divine love.
Then Elwin-"
She didn't finish. but knew her
thoughts. She and Elwin had been en-
gagged but he was never worthy of
Ann; Conrad often said that.
To help her to continue, asked:
What has that to do with your
meeting Phil?"
81 had not noticed a man standing
near me, who seemed equally oblivi-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-12-18

quick. At last came the end of Au-
gust, and Florence gave her notice In
very business-like way. Tom was
right on hand when she gave II. and
broke the uncomfortable silence by
asking his mother II she would give
her references.
yes. indeed. she is the best little
girl have ever had in my employ. in
fact she seems like one Of the family"
Perhaps she will be, some day.
mother"
Tom"
OF course explanations had to fol-
low, but the result was that Florence
went back TO her friends with a won
derful ring on her left hand.
"Ill tell you what will do. girls"
she said, after she had told them the
great news. Instead OF that boT OF
candy. you can all come to my house,
warming and we'll have a big spread"
Just as she was leaving them to re-
turn to their studies. she called over
her shoulder. Girls. that will be four
weeks from tomorrow"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-12-18

fly TO Allston Corner Finally his
wish was realized. and he aliEhted
with alacrity.
He was hurrying along but stopped
as someone called his name.
"Mr. Scott. please let me apologize
for the humiliation / c2used you this
evening, but it was my initiation also.
/ didn't feel half SO bad as you did
last evening; TO me II was highly,
amusing, the idea Of me offering my
seat to a young man, but I did feel
sorry that 1t happened to be you, and
/ hope you will forgive me" and Beth
Sawyer smiled sweetly.
Forgive you; why the idea! I
should ask your forgiveness for my
apparent rudeness last evening in the
car. You see"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-12-18

she young or old? Dare he speak to
herS
He glanced about his grim four
walls which could never be home TO
him. His memory Of little gray
house in the fields of golden corn, or
among the tender Spring shoots, or the
whitened stubble. sent hot tears to his
eyes. The present box from home had
been meagre. "The girls" who took
pies and cookies as a matter of fact.
and who never knew what II was to be
away from home, could not under
stand.
But little Benny. "queer kid" had
sent three ears of the prize corn from
the farm, and all the popcorn he had
raised in his school garden Queer
kid, Benny" thought the big brother.
But the corn looked good to him. 1t
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-12-18

you? To be chaperone doesn't elm
mate ones own suitors."
"Elwin. I thought them all alike, "
the poor woman added with sigh
Then one day passed a billboard.
I know it's silly to you, Bernice, but
was attracted by what | saw"
The same old Ann. oyercomesat IS
by your ideal love. and even at 25 you
are impressed by billboard What
was it, Let US furnish your home for
you advertisement
My attempt to cheer her, to appear
in any way facetious, met with disap-
proyal at once. I saw it from her ex-
preston, for at 30 she was still a
bundle Of emotions, any one of which
was ready TO come to the surface.
Choking back 3 sob. Ann continued:
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-12-18

candy"
The next day Florence dressed as
simply as she knew how and set of to
secure the situation as maid in the
palatial residence Of the wealthy Mrs.
Rawson- Timidly she rang the bell, to
be admitted by trim maid In black and
white. Florence gave her a friendly
glance and sat down in the library to
await her turn for an interview.
Finally she heard q sharp Miss
Wilson" and slowly she arose from
the chair.
Upon entering she found Mrs. Raw
son quite the opposite from what she
had expected to see. The lady was
little and white-haired, in fact, with
quite a motherly afr. Florence gave a
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-12-18

The next day Florence left her
friends at the railroad station. not to
see them again until their return to
school in the Fall. AS she turned her
steps TOWARD her new quarters she
could think OF nothing but her new du-
ties, and two hours later found her in
her uniform awaiting orders.
Everything went along smoothly and
Florence was congratulating herself
on her ability as maid.
At last one day Mrs. Rawson called
her into her own private sitting room.
The minute Florence entered her eyes
fell upon photograph on her dressing
table. Mrs. Rawson evidently saw the
glance and volunteered the informa-
ton that it was her son, expected
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-12-18

willing to bet almost anything that she
knows me-" and his head dropped al
most to his feet with shame.
AL Gordon, who was responsible for
those warning glances" in the car.
jumped of also.
Here he is, boys, and. say. he car
ried it out to perfection" and the boys
one by one cheered him. but "Scotty"
broke away and went home to picture
what that nice young girl must think
OF him.
"Scotty" was in town the following
day. and returned home on the 7:15
again, never dreaming he would meet
the young girl. and in the excitement
of last evening he forgot that 1t was
the 7:15 he boarded. Every seat was
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-12-18

able whatever will she think Of me"
and It was then that Scotty's gaze
shifted. andJt was then that he met a
far different gaze than the young
girls.
II was the gaze of an elderly wonn-
an. tall and stout. She fairly glared
at "Scotty." She was seated, but she
was indignant because Scotty did not
offer his seat to the young girl. The
perspiration started to rain down
poor Scotty's cheeks. He was mis-
cry" personifed.
"Allston Corner" shouted the con-
ductor, and Scotty made a grand rush
for the door and for breath Of fresh
'air. The young lady also got of at
Allston Corner.
Heavens" came from Scotty: I'm
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-12-18
By Phil Moore

please don't bother to explain. Mr..
Scott; It is all right Brother Al was
mighty scared you wouldn't have an
opportunity to be mortified, so he
placed me right in front Of you. and
was greatly amused but felt sorry for
you. and you see understood 1t was
your initiation" And again she
smiled.
"M Gordon's sIster." fairly shouted
"scotty.' Just you walt till l."
well. MFR. Scott. I'm a sympathizer.
so come up to the house with me this
evening and we will tx that big
brother OF mine" And Beth laughed
heartily.
"Do-do you mean IT." And Scot
ty's" eyes fairly shone with pleasure.
Allow me-" and Beth led the way.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-12-18

DLoRENCE WILSON was seated
in the middle of a group Of
girls on the steps Of the col
lege dormitory. "Ill bet you all big
box Of candy apiece" here she
stopped until the eommotion subsided;
"you needn't think it's SO funny, you
won't get It," she added.
But F7orrie. that scheme Of yours
Is absurd. Just because you live in
Arizona isn't . sign you have to hire
out as q maid for the Summer. You
know very well we would love to have
you visit U.s."
Thank you. Beatrice. but l have
fully made up my mind to answer Mrs.
Ravson's ad- And II keep my Job all
Summer you all get that box of
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-12-18

Wv YELL. Of all the mean initia-
" tions.- and scotty sighed
heavily.
Preliminary only, Scotty. old boy;
wait until the big day. then you viii
say this was easy" and Dick Ramsey
laughed heartily, for on every line of
ecotty's features was written mis-
cry
Ted Scott nicknamed ~Scotty" by
his friends, was what the boys de-
scrfbed As being "pleasingly plump"
and very good-natured, scotty was to
be initiated into the "Rah-Rah-Jah"
Society. and probably because of the
old saying that plump" folks gener-
ally as a rule are good-natured. or be-
cause they knew Scotty was almost su-
per-sensitive about certain things. they
voted that he should board a street car,
the 7:15, which Is usually crowded,
and even though nice young lady or
ladies were to smile on him very
sweetly, he was to -sit tight and look
into that particular. young 'lady's face
and smile sweetly. and then get of at