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Iron County register., 1920-03-11

TO catch the boat home, carrying his
bag. See, Monsieur Askeww
Hilary looked up. On the crest of
the hill behind Rocky river, against
the skyline, was solitary figure,
striding along with bag in its hand
The down boat to Quebec was al
TnUst due. Looking Seaward, Hilary
saw the white hull rounding the light
house point, and the black smoke from
ler tunnels an inverted cone against
the heavens. Evidently Lafe would
be homeward bound within a half
hour; and no time was to be lost if he
hoped to stop him.
He jumped into the buggy and urged
the horse through the disputing crowd.
Without Lafe Connell he felt that his
chance was almost hopeless one.
He drove madly along the cliff and
down the last descent. AS he reached
the stable the ship was being attached
to the wharf. Hilary jumped out and
ran to the wharf. A few passengers
were gathered about the little baggage
,@office and others were standing before
the gangway, waiting to embark.
Among them was Lafe, with a carpet
bag. Hilary flung himself upon him
sirst as he set foot upon the planks.
Lafe spun round and looked sullenly
at him. Hilary held to his arm.
'tWhat's the matter, Lafe?" he asked.
"What are you deserting for?''
whats that you say?" demanded
Lafe ferociously. ''Deserting what?
DESERVING who? l guess 1 don't have
ito stay here when I've been fred, do 1,
even if my contract is good till OctO-
ber one? Just let go my armw
The passengers had embarked; the
sailors stood waiting for Lafe before
pulling back the gangway.
"Come back to your senses, Lafe,' y
said Hilary. II haven't fired you, and
I guess you can't go off that way with
out giving me notice. It's all right
captain. He isn't coming" he called.
The sailors pulled in the gangway
The ropes were cast off. The paddle
began to churn the water into froth
Lafe flung his carpet-bag to the flool
angrily.
4'Now suppose you tell me what tn
trouble is" suggested Hilary.
"What right you got to stop me?" de
manded Lafe. "Say, If it wasn't yol
won't answer for what I wouldn'
have done to you"
"What's happened, Lafe?"
whats happened? Didn't you tel
noe y0u were going to hold fast?
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amt coming downstream above o.
Baptiste says there's q jam IN tho
gorge"
They got the rig and drove to the
spot. At the gorge was solid wall Of
logs, packed like the straw coverings
Of wine-bottles. The starting of the
logs had wedged them together here.
1t was clear that 1t would be necessary
to start the mass with dynamite.
II guess that's the trick" said Lafe.
"Baptiste here is an expert dynamiter."
"Yes. that shift him quick" said
Jean-Marie. mighty quick, maybe. I
think, Mr.. Askew, it is better first to
make stronger your boom, or else your
lumber go over the rapids into the
Gulf"
"How long will it take?" asked Hill
ary.
"a week, maybe, for good work.
That boom, he will never stand so
many logs as that, Mr.. Askew."
sect gang to work at daybreak to-
morrow" Hilary instructed him.
That night Hilary congratulated him
self on having started his counter-of-
fensive against Brousseau.' In spite of
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ment Hilary had clearly defined i'm
preston of approaching trouble.
He got down from the buggy and
fastened the horse to a tree. He ap-
preached little group that had form
ed. "Where's Monsieur Leblanc? he
asked the nearest man.
The man scowled and shrugged his
shoulders. He glanced toward the
camp. Hilary, looking that way, saw
Black Pierre emerging from one of
the huts. He went toward him, and the
two men met face to face.
Still without reason to believe in
Pierres hostile intention, Hilary sud-
| denly became aware that they were
ringed by circle of men, who gradu-
ally drew in toward them.
Morning" said Hilary, nodding,
"Where is Monsieur Leblanc?"
"I dom know" answered Pierre,
scowling. 'Look for him if you want
him. He's your man, amt he?"
"He is, but you are not. What are
you doing on my land? And these men
are they yours?"
'What you mean, your land?" de.
| manded Pierre. II work here for Mon.
sieur Brousseau, with Monsieur Brous-
seau'S men,"
Hilary saw, out of the corner of his
eye, that the ring was swiftly con-
tracing. 1t struck him that Pierre and
he were posted face to face, like prize.
fighters. He tried to keep his temper
and to remember Connell's counsel
Pierre thought he was afraid. He
sneered openly.
Last time I came here" said Hilary
calmly, disregarding the others trucu-
lence, Monsieur Leblanc was in
charge of this territory. Now I find
you here in Leblanc's place. have
not hiredsyou. Again 1 ask what you
are doing here"
II don know what you mean," snort.
ed Pierre, "an' I got no time to waste
in damn foolishness. This here is the
Ste. Marie limits. Monsieur Brousseau
an Monsieur Morris run the Ste. Marie
limits. Leblanc he work for them las
year. Now I got Leblanc's place."
''The Ste. Marie limits are on the
other side of the Riviere Rocheuse,'
said Hilary.
"Holy Name, amt I this side of Ri
Were Rocheuse? Didn' you cross him
coming here?"
"That creek is not the Riviere Ro
| cheuSe, as you know very WE'LL Pierre
Black Pierre thrust his face forward
into Hilary's. "Say, got no time to
waste wit you," he snarled. "If you
come to fight, say So"
"I'll give you five minutes to get off
my land"
"You wan to fight, eh? All right, "
growled the other, suddenly stripping
off his short, open jacket.
Hilary had just time to fasten the
top button of his coat before Pierre,
with a below, charged him, his head
down, his arms working like fails.
Pierre made short, vicious stabs at
him; he was muscle-bound and could
not extend the elbow-joint with any
force, but any of his short blows, deliv-
cred from a shoulder like a mutton
joint, would have knocked a man sense
less.
Hilary stepped aside as Pierre pre-
cipitated himself upon him, and gave
him short uppercut with the left.
Pierre went reeling past him, tripped
over a projecting trunk of tree, and
fell sprawling to the ground.
A second later he was up again, rush
ing at Hilary. Despite Hilary's blows,
which nearly blinded him, and covered
his face with blood, he managed to get
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the mans influence in the district, he
felt assured of the loyalty of the bulk
of his men. Lafe was worth a hundred
and little Baptiste knew his job per-
fectly. He went to bed in high spirits.
The next morning Brousseau struck
his first blow. Hilary had just or
dered the rig in order to drive over to
Leblanc's lease and try to stop the
operations about the Chateau when
Leblanc appeared in the office, accom-
panied by four ruffians whom Hilary
recognized as the subjobbers.
"Well, Leblanc?" asked Hilary.
"What's this I hear you make COM
plant about my work?" Leblanc de-
manded.
you've been cutting round the
Chateau, Leblanc, and you'll have to
stop it," said Hilary. "You knew you
were not supposed to cut there"
"Ain't got right to cut on my own
lease" demanded the jobber trucu-
lently.
maybe you have, but anyway you
aren't going to cut round the Chateau"
"You think so?" asked Leblanc in
solently. "All right. You find another
boss jobber. Maybe you find one in
September what couldn't get a job
for next winter, you are so clever. I
don't know. For me, go to work for
Monsieur Morris at Ste. Marie"
$50 that's your game, Leblanc!
How about that contract?"
"That's all right. But if don't pay
on January first, the contract is no
good. That was your words, which
you wrote down. Well, keep the
lease if you like, Monsieur Askew, an
I cut where like, or l don't pay one
cent. An these men say they go wher-
ever I go. They won't work for you
if 1 go, because you thrash Black
Pierre. They amt dogs, they're men,
an they got families. They don't
stand for no beating with fists. May
be you change your mind about the
cutting?"
go to the devil!" shouted Hilary.
"Maybe you like to beat these men
now, eh?" sneered Leblanc. "No?
All right. You find other boss jobber
Monsieur Askew."
He clapped on his hat, and as If
they had rehearsed the scene, the four
ruffians followed Leblanc in solemn
and triumphant parade across the
floor and out of the Office.
This was first blood with ven
geance. Leblanc's lease was neces-
sity; it meant money, and money just
when his capital would be exhausted.
It was essential to sub-lease the tract
to some one else. But there was no
one in st. Boniface capable Of assum-
ing charge of such contract. The
habitants had no heads for business
and no money to invest. All that was
paid out in wages flowed back to
the store, owned by the Ste. Marie
company, and to the Ste. Marie sa-
looms. Ste. Marie was bleeding st.
Boniface white in every way.
Filled with resentment, Hilary coun-
fernandez the order for the rig and
walked up by the mill. His nerves
were raw and quivering as he reached
the end of the strip of land where
Rocky river pours into the gulf be-
low. The whistle blew, and he turned
toward st. Boniface and stopped,
watching the mob of men emerging
from the mill.
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"YoU WAN TO FIGHT, EHa ALL RIGHT"


of
Hilary discharges Morris
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E'Why do you come
here?" she cried.

CTO BE C0NTINUED.)
One strong point of many woman
Is at the end Of hat pin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-12

The women of Birmingham, who are always alert to an opportunity for serv- ice to their government are greatly in- terested at present in the plans which are going forwsrd for the luncheon at the Southern Club next Tuesday at 12:30, when the plans for the reduction of the high cost of living, now being put into action by the government, will be laid before them.
 It is said that since the great world war has terminated, that many people throughout the country are indulging in a perfect orgy of extravaganza and this extravagance causes a general race for goods and has caused a speculation on the part of wholesalers and retailers who feel quite safe in putting up the price on frenzied pubic. If women could be induced to start real cam paign of saving, they could bring about an almost panicky decline of artificially boosted prices. Women who want to accomplish something worth while now have an opportunity. Ninety per cent of the money spent for food and cloth ing is spent by women. High prices will come down if we refuse to pay them. If we do not demand luxuries, the demand of manufacturers will be turned to the sale and manufacture of necessities.
 Industrial peace must restore rebuild reconstruct, recreate what war has de- stroyed, and women have a vital part to play in the scheme of this thing so paramount with the government today. It is to be expected that women will play this part of the reconstruction programme of our nation, as well as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-12
By Emma Reid Ryall
BY DOLLY DALkY MILE

owner by telephone the next day that it would be a loss of effort to hope for its return.
 "The friendship of the tenor and the sculptor dates back to the time Caruso had gained a name for himself in Italy. but had not yentured forth into for eign fields. After they had both come to New York Caruso could frequently be found in the studio of his friend. Moretti, and since Moretti came to Pittsburg the grand opera idol never visits this city without calling on the sculptor.
 Yesterday morning, as he was being shown about the studio. he became very much interested in statue of a Red Cross woman which Sgnor Moretti has made and which will be part of large group which the sculptor Is pre- pairing for a war memorial.
 "One of Caruso's chief topics of con versation with his old friend yesterday morning was certain months old baby girl of whom the speaker seemed exceedingly proud. He put her forth a. one of the main reasons why the sculp- tor should pay an early visit to New York The little daughter, said Signor Moretti, is the pride of her fathers heart. The senor's wife and their child do not accompany the singer to Pitts burg.
 He is one fine fellow, that Caruso said the sculptor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-12

t7T1HE coming of Coningsby Dawson
 to this, city on the evening of
 S Saturday, March 27, at the Jef- forson theatre. under the( auspices of Mrs. Gaston Torrance Band of the Woman's Guild of St. Mary's Church will be of more than usual interest. MT. Dawson has written a number of at. traetive books on the war and his first book. Carry On." has been widely read and greatly appreciated. The graduat- ing class of the Margaret Allen School during the war had as it's motto Carry On and wrote to MT. Dawson asking bis permission to have rings made for the class with the words, Carry On-" He was away from home and his mother answered the young women and the letter, and now prized possession of the Misses Allen. The book was writ
 ten during the somme offensive in 1916, made the valiant slogan of the British fighting man part of the vocabulary of the American nation. When tine Canadians were in the plain before Lens, after their capture of the Vimy ridge he was dangerously wounded, nearly losing his right arm. In the Sep tember of 1917, being temporarily unfit for active service, he was sent to our country for a months sick leave. Dur
 ing that month he 1ectured and wrote ''The Glory of the Trenches" On his return to England he was detailed to go with the American forces in France to record the story of the spirit of their effort. He travelled along the front from the English channel down to Switzerland making a study not only of the work of things purely military, but also of the work of the American
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-12
HADASSAH CARD PARTY
 MOST SIICCESSFJ1L

The card party given Monday at the Elks Hall by the local Hadassah Society for the benefit of Jewish orphans and destitute children in Palestine, was a very successful affair. According to the statements of some who partici- pated in this affair, the ladies of the Jewish community of Birmingham had never before witnessed anything like it. The attendance was unusually large, and the ladies responded very generously with their packages, which will be sent to Palestinian children, who are in need of them The Hadas- sah Society awarded prizes one prize to each table, and served refreshments. Those who are especially responsible for the unprecedented success are Mis- tresses A. Blumberg, Ben Cooley M. Green, B. Corenblum, Henry Swedlaw, D. Silverstein, Jacob Cotton, Alex Levy, Frank Abelson, E. Marks, George Tun- kle, George Ward and Jacob l. Mendel- sohn, who acted as chairmen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-12

coins and glasses in the world in his villa in Florence, Italy
 1.-Two years ago., said the sculptor, 'Caruso modelled several busts of him. self and presented to his friends. It was an excellent piece of work, accord ing to Signor. Moretti, so fine. in fact, that it inspired some one with long ing to possess it, and the one presented to the Pittsburg sculptor was stolen before it had been in his possession very long.
 When Caruso paid a visit to the sculptor'es studio in Bigelow boulevard yesterday morning and was told of the theft he related several instances of similar nature that had occurred One of the busts, which he had pre- sented to very prominent man in Italy was stolen by another prominent Italian, who informed the previous
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-12
KNOWLES -HULsEY

The marriage of Miss Sallie Will Hull sey and Mir. Robert Lochlan Knowles, recently of New York, was celebrated at s:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the First Christian Church, in the presence of relatives and a few close friends.
 Miss Mary Wagner, the maid of honor, wore an attractive gown of blue geor- gette, with a large black hat and car ried a bouquet of Russell roses.
 The bride was beautiful in navy blue tricoltine coat suit with access sories to match and with corsage of valley lilies.
 Mir. Carroll Knowles of New York, brother of the groom, served as best man.
 Immediately following the ceremony, MT. and Mrs. Knowles left for we'd ding trip to New York and Boston. They will be at home after April l at Wood ward, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-12
BRIDE ELECT IfONORED

Mrs J. B. Helm was hostess yesteroay afternoon at a miscellaneous shower in honor of Miss veima Riggs, charming bride-elect The house was attractively decorated with spring flowers. The coiors chosen for the decorations were pink and white and were effectively used in the cakes and ices and the bonbons
 Miss Eunice Vann had charge or the brides book.
 Mrs. Helm was assisted in receiving by Miss Riggs, Mrs. o. D. Freeman, Mrs. George Bellsnyder, Mrs c. E. Riggs, Mss Mildred Helm and Miss Irma Kitchens.
 A musical programme was gwen by Miss Mabel Afford.
 The lovely gifts were presented by little Mildred Riggs from prettiy-decorated express wagon.
 About fifty guests called during the afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-12
THE CIRCUS GIRL"

Rehearsals are already beginning Tor the beautiful opera 'The Circus Girl, which is to be presented at the Jefferson theater April 9 and 24 by the band of the Church of the Advent, of which Mrs. o. L. Stephenson is chairman and Mrs. New McDavid vice chairman.
 This is a merry musical comedy which is being staged and directed by MT. For est Dabuey Carr. It is said to be one of the cleverest comic operas ever produced in New York, where it enjoyed long and successful run.
 Some of the most prominent and popu lar people in Birmingham are in the cast which numbers 100
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-12
MRS. YANCEY IGNORED

Mrs. T. s. NeVlIIe entertalneu at UuI- fet luncheon yesterday at her home on South Fifteenth avenue in honor of Mrs. J. l.. Yancey. who has recently returned from her wedding trip. The house was made most attractive with bright spring blossoms, and guests included Mrs. Yam cey, Mrs. George Woodruff, Mrs. Michael Hoke. Mrs. Ira Watson, Mrs. J. J. shan non, Mrs. F. E. Morris. Mrs. H. A. Tur- Ter. Mrs. W. c. Lloyd. Mrs. Robert Webb. Mrs. Norman shannon. Mrs. J. l.. Moses, Mrs { Kenneuth Harwood, Mrs Marie Neill, Mrs. l. F. Ware and Mrs. Joseph P Weir.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-12
MISS TRIMBLE TO
 ENTERTAIN

Miss Jennie Trimble will entertain a box party at the Jefferson Theatre tomorrow afternoon in honor of MISS Helen Whitcomb of Boston, who IS the guest of Mrs. Norvell Cullom.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-12
BALL EASTER WEEK

One of the brilliant events of Easter week will be the ball given by the l1inly Hehin Unit at the Country Club. Funds received will be devoted to- the Llniy Eefiin merolian fund
 Mrs Arthur Crowder, one of the city's most popular young matrons, will be the general chairman and will~be assisted by an able committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-12
MRS. HOLMES TO BE
 HONORED

Among the lovely informal parties be- ing planned for Mrs. Harold Homes, who is the guest of her sister. Mrs. John MacSporran, will be party to be given by Mrs. MacSporran next week to her home in her honor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-12

they stood by armed for service during the great struggle at arms just ended.
 The luncheon at the Southern Club on Tuesday, March Is, at 12;S0, will be an opportunity to prove your willing ness to help "carry on," and to learn in the best way how you may do this.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-12
THE YOUNG WOMAN'S
 BAND CAKE SALE

The Young Womans Band of the First Baptist Church -will hold cake sale tomorrow morning beginning at y o'clock at the Norwood Grocery Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-12

 WEDDING ANNOUNCED

Mrs. William Henry Hulsey announces the marriage of her daughter, Sallie Will Wednesday, March 10, 1920, at the First Christian Church, Birmingham, Ala.
 At home after April l, at Woodward, Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-12
C0ruSO And MOreHi

0UST a short time ago I had the
 pleasure of writing story about Signor .Morettfs latest and most beautiful pieces of sculpture. which he has done since the war, and which he calls his War Inspirations
 Signor Moretti is SO well known and so greatly beloved in this section of the country where he used to live and where people are always intesested in him, that feel sure they will be further interested to hear of the visit which he had few days ago from hone other than his life long friend, Enrico Caruso the worlds greatest tenor.
 When I had the pleasure of meeting Caruso in New York a year ago, and I told him that I was from Birmingham the first thing that he said was;
 Do you know my friend Guisseppi Moretti, the sculptor, who used to live there?"
 "of course, do,e said I. "Everybody knows Signor Moretti, just as every body knows you"
 And then we fell to talking, MT. Caruso reminiscing about his friendship with the great Italian sculptor in other days. in other climes, and naturally I was very much interested in the won- Gerful stories he told me
 few days ago Sgnor Moretti in a most graceful letter to my editor, thanking him for our story about his War Inspirations" enclosed the fol- lowing very attractive little story of Mir. Caruso's visit to his studio the other day whom 10 in Pittsburg, where Signor Moretti now lives
 The story is told in this way by one of the big Pittsburg newspapers:
 Thousands of persons who forked over their hard-earned sfmoleons to hear Enrico Caruso warble in Syria Mosque doubtless appreciate the fact that the great tenor is in demand on account of his marvellous voice. but few Of them know that. outside of his arias. arpeggios and trills, the singer also turns out other works of art that are equally in demand.
 According to Signor Moretti, one of Pittsburg's foremost sculptors, who has been an intimate friend of the opera star for more than 20 years, Caruso is possessed of the soul of an artist and has produced some very creditable work in both drawing and sculpture, besides having one of the finest collections of End hah. Members requested to be present.
 Camp Wilcox, No. 17S2, U. c. V, will meet at the Chamber of Commerce today from F to 2:3o.
 The Twentieth Century Club will meet this afternoon at o'clock at the Mol ton Hotel.
 The Joycrofters' Club will meet thia afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs. c. J. Porter, HI North Twenty ninth street.
 The Edgewood Club will meet this after non at the home of Mrs. James Downey, HOT South Thirteenth street, at o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-12
AMARANTH CLUB
 OPEN MEETING

The Amaranth Club will entertain at an open meeting this afternoon at 3 O clock at the home of Mrs. w. c. Bon ham.
 Rabbi Morris Newield will address the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-12
FOR MRS. BUCKELEY

Mrs. Walter Scott entertained lew friends at luncheon at the Country Club in honor of Mrs F.. A. Buckley of Hart ford, Conn. The guests included: Mrs. Buckley. Mrs. Lewis Morris, Mrs. James Mason. Mrs. T. D. Parker. Mrs. .Saxton Crawford, Mrs. Joe Norman, Mrs. c. NJ. Stanley, Miss Amelia Hill of Montgom- cry. Mrs. C. M Rudolph. Mrs. Miles Watkins. Mrs. William 1athrop. Mrs John Edmonson. Mrs. Leslie G. Brownlee. Mrs. s. G. Stubbins. Mrs. G. NJ. Iathem and Mrs. Val J. Nesbit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-12
TEA PARTY FOR
 BRIDE-E ECT

Miss Kathleen Coughlan will entertain at tea tomorrow afternoon in honor of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-12
SOCIAL AND CLUB NEWS AND ACTIVITIES OF WOMEN E Ae

Miss Marie Franklin, whose marriage to Mir. John E. Ralston will be an event of Saturday, March 20.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-12
MRS. FORBES
 LUNCHEON PARTY

Mrs. Brooks Forbes will entertain at luncheon tomorrow in honor of Mrs. George Eastbrook of Cleveland. Ohio. and Mir. and Mrs Bert Finley of sharon, Ia. the guests of Mrs. John NJ. Wright.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-12
PARTY POSTPONED

Mrs. NJ. I. Marvin, who was to have entertained at luncheon today in homo of her guests. Mrs. Charles D. Parke ans Mrs. William Atkinson of Des Moines Iowa. has postponed her party on accoun of illness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-12
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Llewellyn Johns chapter. No. 174, Order of Eastern Star, will hold thelr regular meeting this evening at O'CLOCK at west
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-12
A FAIR PRICE LUNCHEON

Red Cross. The story of this adventure is recorded in Out to Win"