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The Washington herald., 1920-05-17
xCVu-A HOLIDAY.

Helene, 1 can't hide my feelings
any longer. IL care tremendously
for you, my dear" Jim looked into
my eyes.
We were resting for a moment on
a messy bank. The grass was
starred with violets.
Your answer means the whole
world to me. Helene" He touched
my hand. Ever since I first knew
you, 1 have loved you, dear"
Ever since he first knew me! Was
Jim's memory coming back to him at
last?
A queer tremor seized me. and a
great, glad ecstacy. Love! Moth
ing in the world could equal love
the sort of love l had for Jim!
But still 1 did not answer. l was
afraid of something.
Perhaps, woman-like, I was fright
ened of the happiness that surely
lay ahead of me. Who knows?
And SO I remained silent. while
Jim poured out the old. old tale
that somehow or other IL always
new and always sweet.
Il can't wait any longer for you,
dearest" he was saying, smiling
boyishly, and plucking a spray of
yiolets as he spoke, Il care for you
SO much, Helene, that it would be
too-too crueEif you couldn't care
for meI'
He caught me in his arms. 1
couldn't resist It was the sheerest
bliss to feel those dear arms round
me once again
Overhead, the birds were twitter-
ing a goodnight song. Long. slant
ing rays from the setting sun
fligreed through the branches of the
trees above US. The world seemed
to pause for a moment, breathless,
at our happiness.
''Oh, jim" murmured, close into
his ear, -Oh Jim"
He caught me closer to him, and
kissed me passionately. The spring
time scents rose to our senses, drug
ginE. like some sweet nacotic. Mo-
ments Of bliss like this occur but
lives-but when they do occur. they
leave q memory and an ecstacy that
Is unforgettable.
We did not speak There was no
occasion for mere words. But Jim
knew-and I knew-that we loved
each other to the uttermost.
We seemed to be caught on the
crest Of q great wave of bliss. 1t
was an enchanted dream from
which I never wished to wake.
The sweet odors of spring always
bring back that enchanted moment
to me-
sweetheart. never thought the
The Washington herald., 1920-05-17
Helene S MarriedLife
By MAY CHRISTIE
Copyright, 1870.
Mcclure. Syndicate.

world could hold such JOY" I whis-
pered at last. with fervor, but COM
plete lack of originality.
Jim smiled into my eyes.
Helene. you wonder-woman"
In nearby woods a bird called,
half -mockingly. A little wind rose
up, blowing new springtime scents
across the fields. How glorious it
was to be alive-and young-and
very much in love.
Helene, Just tell me that you
care- Jim's tones were very plead
ing. Just say you do. dear heart"
For answer. l turned and laid
my cheek against his own.
Il think-Ive always cared" I
said, half shyly, and speaking very
low.
He kissed me as though he'd
never let me go.
The faint rustling of the woods
was all about us. A young, clear
green adorned the trees and bushes.
And the cooling of wood-piEeons
was waited toward US, very soft
and gentle, and all a-tune to this
glad season OF the year.
My head was on Jim's shoulder
now. and I could see the scar re-
sultfng from his accident. 1t was
Jagged. cruel-looking scar, but
in no way did 1t render Jim less
handsome. And part Of it was hid
den under a thick wave Of his hair.
The Washington herald., 1920-05-17
.Remodeling a Wife
By Mildred K. Barlow
Copyright. 1920.
(HcClure Syndicatel

What do you mean-done to me,,
asked Doris quietly.
Changed you," Margaret went on
why Doris you are no more the
same girl that Stewart brought
nome to us than I am Marcia. 1t
must have been a hideous ordeal to
completely kill your individuality
and substitute another. 1 admire
you more than I can ever express 70
you." she said softly, LAYING her
hand on Doris slim one. You went
through fire and you have come out
whole"
Not whole" she corrected, ct am
only fake, carefully modelled and
polished to look like the real thing.
AT heart I'm neither one thing nor
the other. I've been shorn of one
personality and the one I've been
given In exchange doesn't Mt"
Margaret brushed aside the pro-
test.
will you forgive US. Doris7 We
were beastly to you"
Doris smiled curiously to herself
She wondered what Margaret would
! say IL she really knew how matters
stood between Darlington and her.
self.
The house lamps had been lighted
and their warm radiance lighted the
drive as Doris turned her car into
the gates.
Mr.. Darlington is in the library
Doris walked slowly to the door
and opened 1t noiselessly. Caring
ton was sitting slumped in a chair
before the fire, his hand shading his
eyes. There was something q trifie
weary and beaten about his posture,
quite different from his usual atti-
tude.
well stewartT said Doris
quietly.
He sprang up quickly. searching
her face as If he would read her
mood.
Doris, tell me you didn't mean
the terrible things you said this
afternoon"
II did mean them" -.... y
He hinched. but he held out his
hands appealingly. r...
Doris, think what it means to
us-to me-"
Doris smiled bitterly.
That is all you think of-your-
self" -. KS. ..-.'
81 cannot be different from the
way I am, Doris" he said simply.
MY career means everything in the
world to me. I can't pretend that
even my wife means more. I have
given my life to my work and to the
establishment of a place in society.
And now you are going to destroy
the structure have sweat blood to
build up. Doris, be merciful."
Doris turned away. The picture
of Stewart pleading had been be-
yond her widest visions. Curiousfy
she found no qualification in the
thought of vengeance. but she could
not resist the one word:
"Retribution."
He cried out a protest.
II deserve-it, Doris. but IL you'll
give me another chance, I swear to
God, you'll never regret It,"
II was not a great victory. but the
most Doris could hope from a man
Iof Carrington's temperament. She
had his promise and Stewart Car
rington had never broken his word
to the world or his wife.
The Washington herald., 1920-05-17
Daily Horoscope

mercury and Venus rule strongly
Tor good today. according to astroi-
ogy. Neptune and Jupiter are in
Ievii place.
For months the stars have given
warning that period Of reaction In
financial conditions was to be lex-
pected and again It is pointed out
that conservation Of resources is
most important.
Jupiter is read as presaging a
curtailment of expenses in many
lines Of manufacture and In shops.
employees win lose positions and
VIII be superseded by persons who
receive smaller salaries.
Neptune is in place that is held
TO forecast a serious distortion OF
vision on all public questions and
thls will cause more strikes as well
as political uncertainty.
During this government OF the
stars 1t is wise to be exceedingly
careful in speaking or writing
opinions, since there Is an aspect
making for libel. scandal and sem
sationaI occurrences.
women should be exceedingly
careful at this time as they may
make mistakes of judgment. Espe-
cially should all connected with
politics be very cautious.
1t has been prophesied that a
military man would not be a fortu-
nate candidate for the highest office
in the gift of the nation.
The ingress that marks the be-
ginning of the summer quarter next
month gives warning OF strikes that
affect shipping and the postal serv-
ice. Railways, also, will have trou-
BILE.
IT is a fairly lucky sway for love
affairs, but they will be most likely
to affect the fortunes of persons in
high place. who will be strangely
susceptible. -
Persons whose birthdate II is may
expect an active year that brings
great success in business and happi-
ness in the home.
Children born on this day are
likely to be quick and clever. but
they may be rather too fond of
Irritation and admiration.
The Washington herald., 1920-05-17

was noted for her sanctity and who
died as late as 1904. In honor of the
holy woman. Hildegarde is still very
popular and in common usage among
German ladies. In Denmark the
same name has been corrupted into
OlleRard. The Gothic queens OF
Spain bore a name almost Identical.
Hilduara, meaning battle prudence
Amber is Hildegarde's talismsnio
stone. It is said to protect her from
danger and disease. and TO strength
en- the health of mind and body. IL
is particularly lucky for singers,
preserving and clarifying the voice.
according TO old superstitution. FRI
day is her lucky day and her lucky
number
The Washington herald., 1920-05-17
By DOROTHY DIX
Copyright. 1870.
wheeler syndicate. Inc
Excellent Advice

deed, 1t is not too much to claim
that the auto is raising up a gem
GRAFTON OF women who are as meek
as Patient Griselda, who have
learned not to speak until they are
spoken to when they are out riding
with their husbands, and who have
achieved the supreme grace of
being able to refrain from audible
criticism when hubby finds out that
the reason the machine won't go is
because IL is out of gas instead OF
having broken some vital part.
The attitude of a man when driy-
ing a car. and also the sane and
safe attitude OF the woman toward
the man under the existing circum-
stances, being matters OF common
knowledge. it is hard to feel any
sympathy for the wife whose hus-
band beat her up for laughing at
him because he couldn't make q
balky automobile go. Courage is
one thing. Foolhardiness is an
other. Any woman who gets funny
with a man who is monkeying with
an automobile does so at her peril
and deserves the consequences.
The Washington herald., 1920-05-17
THE HEAD NURSE SAYS:
Have You APhasIag


Frequently We read in the news
papers Of someone's being found by
the police who has lost his power
of speech and who is said TO have
"Aphasia." The brain lesion is very
grave where the individual becomes
inarticulate. There are varying
phases OF aphasia- Many of us have
experienced IL TO a greater or less
extent at different times.
In mild cases the patient will
make the mistake OF using entirely
wrong words instead OF the right
ones. The change that takes place
in the brain is the same thing that
occurs IL one is reading aloud and
drops asleep. As he becomes drow-
sy he reads wrong; but instead OF
emitting bubbles Of syllables he
will mis-read one word substituting
another.
PsychologicaIly speaking all brain
processes are such as TO give rise TO
what we may call figured con-
seriousness" or perception. The next
step in perception is association and
recollection All the materials OF
perception come through the ave-
nues Of the senses. We learn to see
by seeing. TO hear by hearing, and
to feel by feeling. The nerves must
be in good working order IL they
are to convey correct messages and
the impressions must be distinct IL
the mind is expected TO retain them.
When from shock, injury, over
work, tiredness, or sleepiness our
wires are down, we are likely TO get
trouble at the speech center and a
distorted message gets through.
Then IL IL is so badly mixed as to
be called "aphasia" We get our
our names in the papers and send
for the psychologist.
The Washington herald., 1920-05-17

woman's. II his face is naturally
slightly eliminate they add to this
trait. Sometimes the shadow cast
beneath the eye by the long, thick
lashes adds to a mans face an ex-
preston OF pensive melancholy.
1t would be hard to find a hero
Inc of fiction who. II her eyelashes
are mentioned at all, does not have
long ones. Long lashes seem to be
one of the requisites of the senti-
mental popular novel of the last
century, And you will find they are
inherited by the popular magazine
heroine OF the present day.
Sarah Bernhard. in her autobit
ography. says of her mother that
she looked like a Madonna, with
her goSden hair and her eyes
fringed with such long lashes that
they made a shadow on her cheeks
when she lowered her eyes"
Copyright. 1870. by the Mcclure News
paper syndicate.)
The Washington herald., 1920-05-17

damning and incontrovertible evil
dences of the guilt of the habitues
of that sinister room-dish after
dish heaped high with the cream,
and surrounded by stacks of
empty ones. scraped to the last
spoonful.
weeping circle of prisoners, "rll
not hold any of yez. Some of yez
I recognize as having fine houses
and good standing in the commun-
ity. with hard working husbands
and childer at home. But I'll read
ye a bit of a lecture before ye go.
In the next room there's a twenty
to-one-shot just dropped in under
the wire three lengths ahead of
the field. Is this the way ye waste
your husbands money instead Of
helping earn It? Home wild yes!
The lids on the ice-cream freezer
in this precinct"
Claude Turpin's wife was among
the patrons Of the raided room.
He led her to their apartment in
stern silence. There she wept SO
remorsefully and besought his
forgiveness so pleadingly that he
forgot his just anger. and soon he
gathered his penitent golden
haired Vivien In his arms and for
gave her.
Darling" she murmured, half
sobbingly, as the moonlight drift
ed through the open window, glor-
Tying her sweet, upturned face,
Il know 1 done wrong. will
never touch ice cream again. 1
forgot you were not a millionaire.
l used to go there every day. But
today felt some strange, sad pre-
sentiment Of evil, and 1 was not
myself. I ate only eleven saucers. .'
Say no more" said Claude.
gently as he finally caressed her
waving curls.
And you are sure that you full
ly forgive me?" asked Vivien. gaz
ing at him entreatingly with dewy
eyes OF heavenly blue.
Almost sure, little one"
answered Claude. stopping and
lightly touching her snowy fore
head with his lips. It'll let you
know later on. I've got a months
salary down on Vanilla to win the
3-year-old steeplechase tomorrow;
and IL the ice-cream hunch is to
the good you are 1t again-see?"
Copyright, 1920. by Wheeler Syndicate. Inc.)
The Washington herald., 1920-05-17
What S in aNane? a
By Mildred Marshall.
HILDEGARDE.

Hildegarde is very popular in this
country, though her origin is almost
lost to sight in Morse mythology.
The name means battle maid pro-
tector." and links its bearers with
the warrior maidens of the wild
North.
Hildegarde's direct predecessor
was Hildur. chief among the Nalky-
rie. In England there was Delman
Princess Hildur who became the
holy abbess OF Whitby, succeeding
st. Begga-
The mother Of Rolf Gangr. pro-
genitress of English royalty, who
vainly besought Harald Harfagre
not to Danish her sons from Norway.
was named Hildr. Hildelidis is a
popular Anglo-SaXon name.
Hildegarde was first bestowed up
on an abbess in the Palatinate, who
The Washington herald., 1920-05-17
CHILDREN'S IS
SUNRISE STORIES
NJ HOWARD n. GARls
UNCLE W1GGILY AND
JAcKE,S SQUEAKER.

Jackie Bow Wow. the little puppy
dog boy. was blowing up a nice big
red rubber balloon, which he had
bought at the three and four-cent
store. Jackie would pun out his
cheeks, take long breath and then
put his breath inside the balloon
until 1t swelled UP like a Thanks
giving pumpkin.
'Oh, what a dandy balloonw
barked his brother Peetie, coming
along just as Jackie had blown the
balloon up almost as large as his
head. "Can you blow II any larger,
Jackie?" And as Peetie asked this
he put his paw on the balloon.
All Of a sudden there was a loud
"Bangw =
There, now you've busted my bal
loonf' barked Jackie. you touched
II with your sharp claw nail, and
made a hole in II. and now 1 can't
make 1t squawk any morew
Oh. I'm so sorry! cried Peetie.
didn't mean to do ity'
Yes, you did" barked Jackie.
You did 1t on purpose, and I'm 60
ing to tell Uncle wigglyw
Dear me! What's all the fuss
aoout? asked Uncle wiggly Long
ears. the bunny rabbit gentleman,
happened?"
Jackie showed the burst toy bal
loon.
Isn't there any of It left?" asked
tne bunny uncle. as he leaned on his
PINK crutch and twinkled his red.
"hlte and blue striped nose like a
watermelon at a picnic.
Nothins left but this" sadly an
sWered Jackie, as he held out a lit
tIe req piece Of wood. It's Just the
squeaher part OF my balloon. All
tne rest Is busted. 1 don't care! I'll
pay you back, Peetie Bow Wow. for
breaking my balloon" he growled-
mere there now" said Uncle
Wlggfiy. gently. You must NOT
De angry, Jackie. It night be a
whole lot worse! You might not
nave even a squeaker left"
All OF a sudden. as Uncle wiggjIy
was walking along with Jackie and
feetie' out from behind a hot cross
pun bush jurred the bad old fox.
ne gave his teeth q scrub with his
RED tongue and then he said:
Oh, now for some souser'
whose souse" asked Uncle Wig
gily. timid-like.
Yours, of course" answered the
iox, and he looked hungrily at the
Dunny's ears. TIL take first a lit
Tie nioble and then a larger one"
He leaned over tc get hold of I'm
Gle Wiggiiys ears when all at once
there sounded a noise like:
'Squee-keck"
"Hark! What's that?" asked the
fox. surprised.
Il didn't do it," said Uncle Wig
gily. The fox was just leaning over
again to take a nibbIe when there
sounded:
"Squaw-hawk!"
"Sjuee-kee-keek-we
"Oh, that must be my little baby
foxes in their den. crying for me
to come back tc themI said the
bad fox. 'NOh. I must hurry home
to my crying baby foxes! Wait here
until I come back" he said, and
away he ran.
"Ho! HoI" laughed Jackie. I
fooled the fox with my balloon
squeaker. I made him think his
baby foxes were crying. and he ran
away! Now he can't get your
souse. Uncle Wiggily."
I'll tell you next about Uncle
Wiggily and Buddy's buster.
The Washington herald., 1920-05-17
CXXIX-The Promise.


Doris" began Margaret, a trifie
embarrassedly. I've been wanting
to tell you for a long time how
much I admire you. But somehow
of late, you've been very unap-
proachable."
"You-admire-meT asked Doris
amazedly.
Margaret nodded.
You came to us-so different. I
will speak quite frankly and tell
you that we were disappointed in
Stewards choice at first. We had
always expected wonderful things of
him and he has never disappointed
US. You were-a surprise. Can you
forgive me for being brutally
plain?" she asked.
Doris nodded.
please go on" she pleaded.
Margaret moved her hands rest
lessly among the discarded tea
things.
I'm afraid we were beast1y to
you. I didn't realize until I saw
what we had done to you"
The Washington herald., 1920-05-17

have nought to do with 1t, but most OF do realize it,
The shades of including
fashionable hatterng
the with well darkyed
Green shows well under artificial light and is good
color for evening ock Lavender the other hand does
show well the evening, though good color for
with dark
OF just because bright shade is becoming
for wearing all the time We need certain
amount of change and should have something dark
for in the months
then dark dress suit is amss ~
Coo make sost interesting study for those Of who will
take the time
The Washington herald., 1920-05-17
Facts Fiction Fashions Features Of Interest to Women
Virgimia Lees PERSONAL Answers
To Herald Readers Questions

Most of US do not realize that our fayorite
color IS not necessarily our most becoming color.
and year in and year out we don a lavender
party frock, which fades out our beautiful blue
eyes, just because we wear lavender and hlaes. or
wear light blue which takes away all of the
charm of our green eyes; we always preferred
blue sash to pink, when we were young
1t really happens more often than not that
our favorite color is really unbecoming, and if
most of us realized it, being women, would
The Washington herald., 1920-05-17
THE BLOOD
IFTER HARD WINTER COLDS.

taking a good iron tonic. called
lrontic. /" put up by Dr.. Pierce and
sold by most druggists. This
''Irontic" is compounded of a sol
uble iron. nux and herbal extracts.
With this you gain in vim. visor
and vitality. Instead of pale cheeks.
tired and worn, out before the day
IS half done. after taking "Irontic" |"
your cheeks will have color, you
will feel strong and vigorous and
ready for work.
Or if you like a good Alternative
and herbal tonic. such a one can
be obtained at any drug store, fa-
vorably known for the past ffty
Fears as DR.. Pierce's Golden Medi-
cal Discovery. This i. made from
the wild roots and barks Of forest
irees and without the use Of alcohol.
The Washington herald., 1920-05-17
Cocoanut Filling.

Dear Miss Lee: Please publish q recipe
for eoeoanut nIling for cakes.-E. II. s.
Use the following ingredients for
cocoanut filing: Whites of two
eggs. fresh grated cocoanut and
powdered sugar. Beat the whites
OF eggs on a platter with a fork
until stiir. Add enough powdered
sugar to spread. Spread over cake.
sprinkle thickly with cocoanut
The Washington herald., 1920-05-17

After an attack of the grip or
pneumonia. or even a hard cold.
the blood is left thin. watery. and
one Is said to be anemic. Instead
Of the blood cells being round, as
m diagram "a" they become II
regular. as IN B." When you feel
weak. nervous. or the skin breaks
out IN pimples, euptions or boils.
and yoq feel blue" and without
any snap or energy. sometimes
hands cold and elammy. there is
usually a large decrease in the
red or white blood eorpuscles and
one should build up with some good
bloodlbuilder and tonic. &
You can put iron in your blood
and The cells become round and
ID losing the irregular sh.pe. BY
The Washington herald., 1920-05-17
Ral.etion af Gift.

selsetion Of Gift.
Dear Miss Lee: an considering giving
q yo1ng hdy . very handsome gold loeket.
set with q single diamond. viii you please
tell me IL lockets are still In fashion aud
II they are liable to 20 out Of style soon!-
W. L
Lockets are not quite so fash
The Washington herald., 1920-05-17

ionable" now as they were a num-
ber of years ago though they are
still worn. There is a variation of
this form of jewelry now rather
popular. which is not round as the
old-fashioned locket, but oblong or
square. Why not get the girls
point of view on the subject? You
want to give her something which
she will find both useful and erna-
mental. She might prefer a pretty
lavalier.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-02-19

There's one thing said woman Of
he older generation. about the way
that children arc taught nowadays thai
! think is great Improvement over the
way we were taught"
II is 80 rare that a member OF the
older generation thinks that anything
about bringing up OF children has m
proved. that l was naturally interested.
The way they teach them current
events in school" she elucIdatcd. I've
noticed my sisters children know great
deal about current events and whom l
asked them how they knew so much.
they told mo tho teacher talks about enc
news Of the day in school and some
times they even had home lessons in ~.
If there Is a universal tendency this
way-and I am inclined to think. from
what have seen myself. that thsra ~
surely this is fine ovation.
How to Be q Good Citizen
The first essential of being good
citizen OF u democracy is the desire -
he one, the second Is tho necessary
knowledge. And II one begins as a cl/a
to take an Intelligent interests IN the
real news Of the day, one will be that
much better able at 81 to tako up inteni-
gently ones share OF tho white mans
burden-and privilege.
For my own part l have noticed how
much more the children read the news-
papers than they used to-and not Just
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-02-19
RESOLUTION.

Tho Automobile Dealers Association
Of the Wheeling District has suffered a
loss In the passing beyond Of our fellow
member. Ferdinand J. Fox. that makes
US all, With heavy heart and dimmed
eye. realize that his kindly nature and
pleasant smile Will be sadly missed
He was ever faithful and willing
worker. and without stint gave fully OF
his efforts to further the interests or
this Association and It's individual MEM
bers.
Time will mellow this sad loss and
his memory Will remain as cherished
possession.
We. as an Association. extend to Mrs.
Fox and family our heartfelt symra thy
in their bereavement, and feel that the
good Lord will give them strength TO
bear their loss.
Be II therefore resolved that this. as
= resolution. be spread upon the min
utes OF this Association. and this reso-
luton be conveyed to Mrs. Fox and T.
copy furnished our local papers.
BY r. W. HOWE.
Chairman Executive Committee.
Wheeling, w. Va.
February IL, 1920.