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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-05-11

THE Milady Shop extends hearty invitation to
entire Mishawaka and vicinity to share in
the celebration of the first anniversary Of its
organization.
ust one year ago we opened doors to the
public OF this city--vve made many promises-we
promised to give unusual values at all times-we
promised to materially reduce the high cost of
wearing apparel in other words we promised to
undersell- we have kept our promises is
proven by the results! The Mishawaka public has
also proven to that they appreciate our efforts
and we are closing our first year, satisfied that
this institution is filling long-felt want in the
community.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-05-11
Mishawaka, Indiana

IN launching this gigantic anniversary sale we
are presenting an achevement-the result of
careful planning and buying manufacturers have
literally co-operated to make this event historical
sacrificing their profits to make it possible to Of
fer you values unlike any you have ever been Of
fered before
Tremendous stocks are involved and matter
what your apparel needs are for spring and sum-
mer, they are here at worthwhile savings IN this
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-05-11

Triumphant "Value Giving"
Demonstration in Celebration
of Our Successful First
Years Business.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-05-11


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in
oferingo of dresses severe n thisci
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-10-09

the TimmOns house more DESTROYS Of
pose. lie realized that he WAS sud
Il NY brought face to face with a most
serious condition and one which must
be solved unaidpd. So Bill Lacy OK
pectcd him? Had left word where he
was to lie found? What was the prob
able meaning Of this? Westcott did
not connect this message directly with
the strange disappearance Of Miss
Donovan. Moore must have recog
nized him during their fight, and re-
ported to his master who it was that
had been discovered listening at the
window Realizing the nature of that
conversation, Lacy naturally anticl-
pated being sought the very moment
WeStCott came to town. That was
what this meant. All right, he would
hunt Lacy as soon as he was ready
to do 50; and as Timmons suggested
would 90 "heeled."
But the girl? What had really be-
come of the girl? Westcott drew the
brief note from his pocket, smoothed
out its CrcaSes and read the few
words over again. The writing was
unquestionably feminine. and he could
recall seeing nothing Miss Donovan
had ever indited, with which it could
be compared. But would she have de
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-10-09
FOREIGN NEWS.

The Lithuanians have arranged for
another conference at Suwalki, where
they hope to adjust conditions and
halt the Polish advance to the east,
which is threatening to disrupt the
Riga conference.
General Wrangel has made prison
ers OF nearly 10000 bolsheviki north
of Alexandrovak With the aid of the
Ukranian general. Maxine. 1t is report
ed that WrangeI controls the famous
Donetz coal basin.
Sadi Lecointe, the famous French
aviator, Tuesday won the internation-
al airplane race for the James Gordon
Bennett trophy. He covered the
course of 300 kilometers or 1863
miles in one hour, six minutes, II Is
seconds. +. p, Raynham, the sole
British representative, withdrew after
covering the first lap. Major Schroe-
der, the American flyer. shortly after.
ward was also eliminated, withdraw
ing after flying 100 kilometers because
of ignition trouble. Howard Rinehart
the other American, withdrew soon
after starting.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-10-09
Westcott puts up a good
fight against odds.
rTO BE CONTINUED)
GROUND UNDER HEAVY TAXES
People in Bible Times Completely at
Mercy of Extortionate Extract
ors of Tribute.

/ People In the Bible times were taxed
heavily. They were on straight levy
not based on incomes or excess profits
Payment was compelled and no excuses
made, nor were there any exemptions
to married men or heads of families
/ Although there were no army or navy
establishments and no airplane pro
gram, the people paid their assess
ments In both gold and silver.
King Solomon compelled the Ca.
nantes who were left in the coun.
try TO pay him tribute. The rebellion
taxes levied by Solomon. after.
ward growing into the revolt OF
the Ten Tribes, was the most pre-
tentious kick against the levy of thu
powers in Bible times. Jeroboam was
ut first compelled to take refuge In
Egypt, and II was on account of the
taxes and levies laid by Solomon that
the Israelites said to Rehoboam, the
son of Solomon upon the latters
death:
'Thy father made our yokes griev-
Gus; now therefore make thou the
grievous service Of thy father and
his heavy Jokes which he put upon
us lighter and we will serve thee"
When Caesar Augustus was in
power and Quirinus was governor of
Syria, after having just been elected
for third term because he had kept
the Syrians ont of war, the first named
issued proclamation signed by his
secretary of state that the whole world
should be taxed. And all the people
went to their own city to be taxed.
The later editions of the Bible speak
of the act as the people being "en-
rolled.p
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-10-09

| lustiug his belt so that the butt OF his
revolver was more Convenient to the
| hama. He had no copccption that his
coming interview with Lacy was 70 he
altogether pleasant one, and realized
fully The danger confronting him.
At that moment the little marshal
I his broad-brmmed hat cooked over one
/ eye. emerged from the narrow alley
way between the Red Dog and the ad-
/ iacent dance hall. and stood there
d0ubtfully his gaze wandering up and
/ down the deserted street AS West
colt descended the hotel steps the mar
| shall saw him. and came forward. His
manner was prompt and businesslike.
! Hello, Jim" he said rather briSkly.
Had II little trouble up your way last
night, | hear"
| Nothing to bother you, Dan; my
Mexican Waterman was shot up
through Il window Of the shack"
xiii him?'
Instantly. | told the coroner all
about IT, Whoever the fellow was
reckon he meant the shot for me, but
poor Jose got it. Seen Bill Lacy this
morn'ng?"
! The marshals thin lips smiled grim
~ as his eyes lifted to Westcott's face
Hes back there In his office. That's
what stopped yer for. He said he
rather expected ye'd be along after a
while. What's up between yer. Jim?
There amt goin ter be no fight or
nuthin'?' anxiously.
Westcott laughed
Il don't see any use for any" he an
swered. But Bill might be bit
touchy. Maybe, Dan, IT might be worth
while for YOU to hang around. DO rs
you please about that"
He turned away and went up the
wooden steps TO the door of the Red
Dog. The marshals eyes followed
him solicitously until he disappeared
within; then he slipped back into the
alleyway skirting the side Of the build
ing until he reached window near
the rear
Westcott closed the door behind him
and took swift view of the barroOm.
! There were not many present at that
hour-only a few habtual loafers play,
ing cards. WestcOtt recognized most
of the faces with q slight feeling of
relief. Neither Enright nor Beaton
were present, and 1t was his desire
to meet Lacy alone, away from the in
- Atha L. ix,
the bar
where's Bill2" he asked.
Back there" and the dispenser of
drinks inclined his head toward door
at the rear. Go on in"
The fellows manner was civil
enough, yet WestcOtt's teeth set with
feeling that he was about to face an
emergency. Yet there was no other
way; he must make Lacy talk. He
walked straight to the door, opened II.
stepped into the room beyond, and
turned the key In the lock. dropping II
into his pocket. Then he faced about.
He was not alone with Lacy; Enright
sat beside the desk of the ether and
was St"i 'hS 1t MIN III ot"h bCu SUI pi'Se'
WestcOtt also had hazy Impression
that there was or had been another
person. The saloon keeper rose to
his feet, angry, and thrown completely
off his guard by Westcott's unexpected
action.
what the b does this mean?'
he demanded holly. "Why did you
lock the door,"
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-10-09
HOME AND ABROAD
Condensed Items ol Interest
TO Our Readers.
GLOBE ENTIRELY CIRCLED
important News of the Week
Gathered for Busy Reader
State. Domestic, Foreign.
WASHINGTON NEWS.

Price cutting has taken hold Of the
must be felt substantially in lower
prices to the consumer. according to
tae federal reserve boards monthly
review, made public this week.
Cities are increasing in population
seven and one-half times as fast as
rural districts, the census bureau dis
closed Thursday in a compilation of
figures covering approximately So per
cent of the new census. For the last
10 years rural growth was but one
third as great sa it was in the previous
decade, but the cities almost MAINTAIN
ed their rate OF growth. getting five
new inhabitants from 1910 to 1920 for
each six added during the preceding
10 years. All population centers, in
Guiding hamlets and towns, showed
greater proportionate increase than
the purely rural districts. The great
est increases were by cities of 10000
or more inhabitants.
Costa Rico is the last Of thirteen
nations to have applied for member
ship in the league of nations. accord
ing to q communication received
Thursday by the state department
from the secretariat Of the league.
The American government is in pos
session OF reliable reports of Jap
anese procedure at Kobe amounting to
discrimination against American ship
ments to the Far East, according to
letter from Secretary Alexander to
Chairman Benson of the shipping
board, published Thursday In bulle-
tin of the Far East Commercial Intel
lisence. This department is well
aware of this situation, which, accord
sng to reliable reports, has existed for
some years" the secretary said.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-10-09

scarcely knowing how 1t was done.
snatched the heavy drivers whip from
Moore's hand. The next instant be-
fore the astounded Mexican could
even throw up his arm In defense, the
infatuated girl struck, the singing
lash raising red welt across the
swarthy cheek. Cateras staggered
back. his lips giving utterance to a
curse.
Again she struck, but this time his
fingers gripped the leather md tore 1t
from her hands with sufficient force to
send her to her knees. With a spring
forward the man held her In his grasp.
all tiger now, the pretense at gentle
ness forgotten. He jerked her to her
feet with fingers clutching her neck
mercilessly.
.Here Silva. Merodez," he cried.
..come take this spitfire. Caramba I
Well teach her.
Two men ran from between the huts
and Cateras flung her, helpless from
her choking, into their grasp.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-10-09
JIM GETS A CLEW.

svuopsis Frederick Cayendish,
Nev York man of wealth. receives
a letter from an old friend, Jim
Westcott. urging him TO come at
once 10 Colorado Deciding TO 90.
Re employs a lawyer. Patrick I'm
ripbt 10 draw mp "A will leaving
most OF his estate To charity. with
: mere pittance to John CaVendish,
ia cousin and Ouly relative. q DIS
solute youth That night Fredetich
fayendish is murdered in his apart
ments No viii being found. John
rayendish iuherits the estate. TWO
months Hter Enrlght informs John
t,avendsh al the existence Of the
,eifl ana oifers. for 100000. to say
aothlrr nr It. John agrees Stella
Donoyan. newspaper writer. learns
from Frederick Cavepdish's valet
NAT ho "A not satisfied the body
found was mat OF his employer
sba &c directed by tarriss, city edi-
Tor of the star to follow up the
ease Stella learns Of the will En-
rtqht had drawn m. also Of John
fayendish's ufatuatiou for Celeste
IA Rue chorus girl A converse
lion Stella overhears between Ce-
este and John Cavendish convinces
Nor Frederick Cavendish is alive.
tho victim Of conspiracy engi-
neered by Enright to secure his
fortune. and that Celeste knows
wbere he Is hidden. Ned Beaton.
notorious eunman, Is also men
TONED, Celeste Is about to leave
for Haskell. Colorado. and Stella Is
ordered by Farriss to proceed there
al once. At Haskell Stella. repre-
spnting herself as magazine
writer makes the acquaintance of
lin wertcott Frederick Caven-
dlsh's partner. Westcott resents the
interest taken In Stella by Beaton,
whom he knows only as visiting
New Yorker. and worsts him In
6stic encounter. Stella confides In
lin. who believes Cavendish is
alive. Celeste and Enright join
geaton at Haskell. While visiting
hts mine an attempt Is made to
shoot Westcott. Tracking the as
sassin. Westcott listens to a con-
ference between Beaton, Enright
and Bill Lacy. local desperate. He
earns that Frederick Cavendish Is
olive and prisoner OF Lacy
Caught listening. Westcott escapes,
but leaves evidence of his presence
and becomes marked man. Ce-
este visits Stella and discovers her
mission. Stella Is lured from the
hotel, kidnapped and taken to the
neuntains.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-10-09
Freed From
Orture
Eaf0nic Cleared His
Unset Stomach

1.-THE people who have seen me suf-
fer tortures from neuralgia brought on
by an upset stomach now see me per
fectly sound and well-absolutely due
to Eatonic," writes X. Long.
Profit by Mr.. Longs experience. keep
your stomach in healthy condition,
fresh and cool, and avoid the ailments
that come from an acid condition.
Eatonic brings relief by taking up and
carrying out the excess acidity and
gases-does II quickly. Take an Entonie
after eating and see how wonderfully
It helps you. Big box costs only -
trifle with yonr druggists guarantee.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-10-09
The Dusk and Stars.

The rain had ceased falling softly
through the dusk. A cool green wind
flows through the deeps of air. The
stars are as wind-whirled fruit blown
upwards from the tree tops. Full.
orbed. and with pulse Of flame, the
moon leads tide Of quiet light over
the brown shores Of the world. But
here | stand upon the brown shores
of the world, in the shine Of that quiet
flame where. full-orbed. the moon up
lifts the dark. / think only of the
stars as wind-whirled fruit blown up
ward from the tree tops. think only
of that wind that blew upon the tree
tops. where the whirling stars spun In
may dance. when. at last the rain
had ceased falling softly through the
dusk. o wiud-whirled stars. O secret
falling rain.-Fiona Macleod.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-10-09
STATE AND DOMESTIC NEWS.

The Louisiana railroad commission
Thursday granted the applications OF
the American Railway Express Com
pany to increase rates on intrastate
traffic in the same proportion as per
mitted under ruling of the interstate
commerce commission for interstate
business.
The Elva Oil Company at Hull, Tex
has brought in it's second well, flow.
ing $500 barrels.
Population of the following Texas
counties was this week announced by
the census bureau: Bell County 49,
412, loss 2774; Bartlett lin Bell Coun
ty) $50. Tin both Williamson and Bel
countiesl 1893, loss "a; Bolton 5098
gain 1884; Holland $50, loss So; Killeen
1898, gain 331; Rogers 1855, loss 10;
Temple 1903, gain 40. Eastland
County 58.505, gain 35,084; Ranger
16,205. no previous record, Carbon
TAI, gain 262; Cisco 1922, gain 3012;
Desdemona zoos, no previous record ;
Eastland 1868, gain 1913; German
1900, gain 2237; Rising Star 906, gain
266. Falls County 36.21S. gain SOS;
Marlin 1910. gain 1872; Lott 1893, gain
~; Rosebud 1916, gain a.. Upshur
County 22,472, gain 2512 Gilmer 226S,
gain 1884; Big Sandy 65S, no previous
record
Frank G. Daley of indianapolis, re-
Gently appointed assistant to the
attorney general, has declined the
post, according to a statement issued
Thursday at the White House. Mr..
Daley was named to succeed G. b.
Ames, resigned.
Estimates place the loss from the
fire at Galveston. Texas, which Thurs
day swept Pier 35 and adjoining prop
erty at around s1.50O000.
The recent storm in Southeast
Louisiana caused loss to the rice
industry OF more than 100000. Much
of the fine rice is flat on the ground
and will not be saved owing to the
great cost of gathering same. Irriga-
ton plants and buildings were injured
more or less in places.
Galveston, Texas, Is once more I'M
der civilian police control. AS Sep
TENDER passed on for October Thurs
day night the military police stepped
out and the old city police force, aug
mented by thirty-fiye Texas rangers,
stepped in.
Confessions Of Claude Williams and
Oscar Felsch, admitting they were
bribed to throw" last years world
baseball series, were made public
Thursday. At the same time the
grand jury investigating the baseball
scandal took it's first action against
the gamblers who were said to have
engineered the deal by indicting two
men, at Chicago, Ill.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-10-09

Mendcz. II is not my affair for / only
obey my chief, However, senorS, It's
no evil That is contemplated. only we
prefer guarding the secrets Of thi val
ley ourselves. That is what angers
Mendcz. the fact that Lacy uses this
| rendezvous as a prison during our alb
scncc. We found one here when we
guarded by an American.
Now you come with another How do
we know what may result from such
actsE What Sherin''s posse may be on
y"ur traill Bill Lacy Diosl if Bill
lacy would make prisoners. let him
keep them somewhere else than here.
Mcndez takes no priSoners-he knows
better way than doing things like
hat"
But senior, this is woman"
"0l which ! am well aware" bow
Ing calamity. "Otherwise | should not
have interfered and offered my serv-
ceS, You know what to do with your
eam; then the both Of YOU report to
taSas at the upper camp-.you know
1m?"
Yes, senior"
Tell him | sent you. He will have
his orders: they are that you be shot
il YOU attempt TO leave before Mendez
we learn who is chief here-BilI Lacy
or Pascual Mendez. Come, senorita
you are safe with me-"
COnccaling a dread that was almost
overpowering, yet realizing the impos-
sibility Of resistance. Stella permitted
him to touch her hand and assist her
to Chamber over the wheel. Under
some conditions the change In captors
might have been misunderstanding
she felt no desire TO remain in the
hands of the two who had brought her
there, for Skies, plainly enough, was a
mere drunken brute, and Moore, while
of somewhat finer fiber, lacked the
courage and manhood to ever develop
into a true friend.
Yet she would have infinitely pre-
ferred such as these-men, at least, of
her own race-to this smirking Mexi-
can, hiding his devilish instincts be-
hind pretense at gallantry. He had
FASTENED ahead to Mendez; told tale
In his own way, rendering the chiefs
suspicious of Lacy more acute and
thus gaining permission to assume full
charge. Her only hope was to 60 her.
self into the presence of the leader
and make plea to him face to face.
Cateras, smiling, pressed her arm with
his fingers.
This way sen0rita."
"Wait," and her eyes met his, show
ing no sign of fear. "You take me,
presume, to Senior Mendez? / am an
American woman, and you will yet pay
dearly for this outrage. | demand an
interview with the chief and refuse to
90 with you until it is granted"
You refuse! Ha!'' and he burst
into laughter. "Why. what power have
you got, you little fool? DO you know
where you are? What fear do we have
of your d Americanos. None F"
and lie snapped his fingers derisively.
We spit on the dogs. will show you
come y
He gripped her shoulder IN his lean
hand, his eyes glaring into her face
savagcly The grasp hurt. and sud-
den anger spurred her TO action. With
a quick twist she freed herself and
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-10-09
CHAPTER VlIi.-continued.

eFrom New York;" The quick eyes
N the Mexican again sought her face.
aSl,e Is to be held prisoner"
"Yes, senior"
'Then will ride with you to Men
,ez: It's well 10 have the matter
promptly over with"
The wagon r1mbled on, Moore urg-
Ing the wea,ied team with whip and
voice 10 little result. Skies remained
On foot glad Of the change. striding
along iw front. while the Mexican rode
beside the wheel. his equipment jim
cling. the sunlight flashing over his
bright attire. He made rather gal
ani figure. of which he was fully con
seious CHANGING frequently aside into
the shadow beneath the canvas top to
rain glimpse Of its occupant. At last
their eyes met, and he could no long.
n forbear speech. his English express
sion bit precise.
Pardon, senorita. I would be held
your friend" he murmured, leaning
closer. "Yon know Senior Mendez?''
She shook her head negatively.
IT'S strange Yet forget you
rome from New York. They know
Am here Oh this border. If you ask
ihese men they will tell you. Even
Senor Lacy takes his orders from
Hscual Mendez. He care not who he
k'''' who he fight--some day It come
hs furll. and then he liberate Mexico
see? The day is not yet, but 1t will
tome"
But you. senor?"
am his lieutenant--Juan Cateras,"
ana ne bowed low. land ride now to
'e'l him of his guest"
she watched him ms he spurred for
Nafd, proud Of his horsemanship, and
mskng every effort to attract her nj.
'e''s'on. Moore turned in his seat. and
sfiuned.
some tin soldier he said sheer
10y that's Teller | always wanted
% IT. s :" so'" 'e'
" wagon lllrched down steep
saA splashed its way across the nar.
= .. stream and up the other side, the
s s'raining in their harness 10
I'D. .s'laip SNIP Of the drivers whip. A
s'er'ng precipice o. rock confronted
ss.s ana at its very foot stood two
s'ns OF log construction. so CLOSELY
'nO'lng their stone background as
y almost imperceDtible at the dis
- nv q few yards. Skies leaned on
a a 'he waiting, and as Moore halted
- panllng team and leaped over the
ass' 70 the ground Cateras came
-" from one of the open doors and
o. led the intervening space on foot.
- 80 smoking cigarette, the blue
As 'n % smoke circiing above his
20 70 the still air.
me lady is to be placed in INV
~ ne said almost insolently
Y wi hand, senoritaa
h,eAs DohoNan hesitated. Moore
=. me silence with protest.
No. your care, senior? The girl is
III II prisoner to Bill Lacy"
,p,,s : tod Mendez,' he said indiffer-
ho,Ta but he is in Ill humor this
alIsis ~ ahu took small interest in the
,ss ~ 4 was only when promised 10
,au, .nI' charge that he consented to
Nv !, remaining, = at ALL"
: here is evil done, the debt win
\ 60. e laughed, one hand at his in
ey' you mean. no doubt.
matter for him to settle with
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-10-09

Take her within--no, here: the
second door, you fools"
Breathlcss from effort mere child
IN their grip, Miss Donovan struggled
vainly They forced her through the
door and Cateras. still curSsng furi-
ously, followed, the whip in his hands.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-10-09
Relative Positions.

"Have you put those two flower:
together TO show they are relations 2
.What two flowersy'
/. 1.-THE poppy and the sunflower."
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-07

The store awaits with mdy
business conduct that sincere, conscientious