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to his wounded side; then,
pushing his brother away,
leaned against q chair for support,
and. SO steadying himself. held out
his hands and cried to Teodora:
S"Come here. come here"
Shrinking. awed by the baleful
Wight in his eyes. she moved forward
slowly. felt herself embraced in q
pulsing grasp and then held off
: while the jealous eyes stared into
her own. Silence; then he cried
again: You are mine, mine. tell
them that" and Teodora. repeating
the cry, sobbed: II am yours. only
yours"
You lie. you lie" he thrust
her from him. glaring at Erpesto.
mo, no. Julian. l speak the truth"
Ernesto groaned and the gaze OF
the sick man was to him.
.Betrayer." cried Julian. you are
the real culprit;' you are the real
traitor"
With feet almost palsied by the
sight of such anger. Ernesto never
theless moved toward his patron.
DEMANDS CONFESSION.
Confess" cried Julian. pointing
to him with a vindictiveness that
would have boded i'll for him IL he
strength, that you are guilty. that
you have betrayed me-"
mo, no. it's a lie. Julian, a lie"
Cant you believer" Teodora
added her plea with tears stream
ing down her cheeks.
For that lie I'll kill you"
shouted the shaking husband. max
ing a pathetic effort to stand alone.
Kill me, Julian. IL you like. for
bringing thfs sorrow on you. but
first forgive me-" replied the un-
happy young man
To the mind OF Julian, warped
and eager to find true what he was
convinced was true. these words
meant a confession.
ITO ask my forgiveness means
you are guilty" -..... ..........-..
mo, no, for the pain Of your un-
belief has caused ask forgiveness"
The sick man turned to his
brother: THE moment my heart
breaks, the moment the breath is
out of my body, turn them out OF
my house; set them adrift in the
world, disgraced, penniless."
Teodora swayed and Ernesto
rushed forward to catch her; at
the same moment Mercedes ran
into the room followed by the aged
Maria. They were in time to see
Julian, gasping for breath. drop
to the floor. supported by Severo's
arms. .
CURSES HER.
Instinctively they realized that
the dread angel was before them.
Julian lay gasping. TeodoraS recov-
ering and staring with wide eyes.
tried to throw herself beside her
husband. The poet held her and
with the sweat of death on his
brow, the dying man cursed her
while she hid her face and shud-
dered before''the intensity of his
hatred.
Mercedes turned away. A groan
came from the lips Of Julian; he
fell limp, and his brother, laying a
sign of the cross.
HE is dead, and there are his
murderers" he cried, pointing dra-
matically.
Ernesto did not hear him. HE is
dead" he repeated. "He will never
know we are innocent"
Yeodora raised her eyes to
heaven. Eyes, he will know: in the
clear light that comes to guide
every soul. to God he will see the
truth"
The old nurse was weeping: but
there were no tears in the eyes Of
the brother of the dead man; there
was no plying in the face of his
wife.
Even in ne presence Of death
they were I,Aqy to follow the COM
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wind blown tunic of a Tanagra
dancing figure.
The stamp and jingling din Of
Nautch girls rang in his ears as he
turned away and looked out over
the shifting crowd.
Everywhere he recognized people
he had met or heard about, men
eminent or notorious in their voca-
tions. actors, painters, writers. archi-
tects, musicians-men of science,
lawyers, promoters, officers OF in
dustry commissioned and non-com-
stoned, the gayer element OF tho
stage were radiantly in evidence,
usually in the dancing embrace OF
Broad and Wall Streets; artistic
masculine. worth and youth pranced
proudly wit hfemininity OF social
attainments; the beautiful unplaced
were there in daring deshabille,
captivating solid domestic character
which had come there wifeless and
receptive.
SEE sTEPHANIE.
Suddenly he saw Stephanie. Shs
was leaning back against the side of
the arena, besieged by a ring Of
men. Gales of laughter swept her
brilliant encourage Of gods and
demons, fauns and heroes. all crowd
ing about to pay their eager court
And Stephanie, laughing back at
them from the center of the three
fold circle, her arms crossed be-
hind her, stood leaning against the
side of the amphitheater under =
steady rain OF rose petals dropped
on her by some young fellows in the
box above her.
Through this rosy rain, through
the three-fold ring OF glittering
gods, she caught sight Of Cleland-
met his gauze with a soft quick
cry of delight
Out through tho circle Of cha
grined Olympians she eprang on
sandalled feet. not noticing these
protesting suitors; and with both
lovely, rounded arms outstretch ed,
her jewelled hands fell into Gle
lands. clasping them tightly In an
ecstacy of possession.
"I couldn't find you" she exlain-
ed breathlessly. II was so dread
fully afraid you hadn't come! Isn't
1t all magnificent! Isn't it wonder
fuli Did you see the pageant? Did
you ever see anything as splendid?
Slip your arm around me: we can
walk better together in this crush
-" passing her own bare arm
confidently over his shoulder and
falling into step with him.
"I saw you in the pageant" he
said, encircling with his arm the
silken body-vestment of her slender
waist -
MOST BEAUTIFUL ON FLOORf
"Did you? Did you see Helen and
mo come out OF our golden chrysa-
lids7 Was it pretty?"
"Charming and unexpected. You
are quite the most beautiful thing
on the floor tonight"
"Roslly. Jim, do you think so?
You darling boy, to say it! I'm
'-eir- u wonderful time. How
hi some you are in your dress of
s-young oriental warrior"
"I'm the fourth Caliph, Ali.T he
explained. ID had this costume
made in Paris"
"It's bewitching, jim You are
good looking!-you adorable broth
err OF mine. DO you like my paste
emeralds? You don't think I'm too
scantily clad do your
"That seems to be the general
fashion
"oh, Jim! There are lots of 9TH
ers much more undressed. Besides,
one simply has to be historical and
accurate or one is taken for an
ignoramus. II I'm to impersonate
the Sakya girl, Yassodhara, before
she became Lord Buddha's wife, I
must wear what she probably wore.
Don't you sec?'
ITO ne Continued MordnyJ
tCopyright, 1917. 1918 by the 1nternstlons
Magazine Company
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door sports are preferable to this
charming widower.
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Where They Put
Shoes on Geese.

Wilma Is probably the only place
IN the world where geese are shod.
The geese are made to walk
through tar and sand, and are en-
aolod TO make the long journey to
ue goose fair at Warsaw without
getting sore feet
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Teach Boys
To Vote
BY DR.. VIM. A. McKeever,

THAT guy won't do for Presi-
ident. He's too so-and-so:
My dad says he VIII
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A Living Sea Microphone.

The orifce on the whales ear is
scarcely percepuble. yet It is said
that the whales hearing is so acute
that ship crossing its track half
mile distant will cause II to dive
instantly.
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This Day. in History.

Admiral of the United States
Navy David G. Farragut. after
a career of action which made
his name immortal among
American great commanders.
passed to his fathers on this
date in the year of 1870.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-13
LEADER GIVES
HIS PLATFORM PLANKS

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. March u.
Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood. candi-
date for the republican presidential
nomination, in an address here Fri
day. told Indiana republicans he is
seeking nomination on the following
platform planks:
Greater development Of foreign
trade and encoura cement of legiti-
mate domestic business.
Spreading the war debt over a
long period Of time.
a strong foreign policy insuring
protection Of Americans.
Immediate ratification OF the
treaty with reservations.
Stricter control Of immigration
with facilities for the Americaniza-
ton of aliens.
Preparedness. including a strong
navy.
A constructive legislative policy.
Higher pay for teachers and an
improved school system.
a cabinet post for public health.
Gen. Wood raped the sale or
former German liners and advocated
n large merchant marine. He said
he favors a reduction Of the excess
profits tax and other taxes in order
10 encourage business and spread
the war debt over many years.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-13
miracle NAN IS
OPERATING IN SOUTH

NEW ORLEANS. La. March l..
Led by "a score OF crippled and
ailing men and women, hundreds OF
persons crowded the Mississippi
river Ievee Friday night. trying to
reach the ramshackle hOuseboat or
John Cudney. a kindling peddler
known as Brother Isaiah" from
reputed cures by the laying on OF
hands.
The press was so great that %
poliCemeut were assigned TO pre-
serve order and on a rumor that
Cudney was about 10 appear there
was rush which bore ive OF the
guards itno the river. All were
rescued.
Cudney, a native Canadian, as
years old. has been working as a
healer" for some time. and reports
yesterday that he had restored sight
10 the blind started "A rush TO the
levee. a number Of invalids being
taken there on cots. He was forced
90 work all night. only retiring at
dawn when threatened with physl-
cal CollaLse. Many wealthy persons
sought treatment. but all offers OF
money or other assistance were re
fused
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-13
ENGINEER DESCRIBES LIFE
IN RUSSIA AS STR UGGLE
TO OBTAIN FOOD

ROME March Russia - not
in a position 10 export extensive sup
plies OF foOdstuffs or raw materials.
even IL she has them. Mancin Forti,
Italian engineer. declared when he
arrived here Thursday after stay
OF TWO years In Russia
Fort was in charge OF govern
ment electrical work under the car
and later was a technical adviser for
the soviet government He PAINTED
black picture OF Russia under the
communists.
The only stores Of wheat that
know Of In Russia-and / travelled
over the country extensively" he
said, ARE in the Volga river valley.
II the allied plan for trade with
Russia through a system OF barter
were worked out I doubt II these
stores would be available because
OF the almost complete lack OF trans
portation."
Forti described life in Russia as
largely a struggle 20 obtain food.
The country might as well be with
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-13
ISSUE CAPIASES
FOR ARREST OF
INDICTED MINERS
Operators and WOrkmen TO be
Apprehended With All
Possible Speed.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, March u.
-Capiases for the arrest OF 125 in
dicted coal mine operators and work
ers were scattered throughout the
central competitive field Friday
Few II any arrests were expected
now. Two-thirds Of those indicted
late Thursday by the federal grand
jury here are operators. The re-
mainder are mine union officials
and workers. The men are from IN
diana. Illinois. Ohio. western Penn
sylvania, Kentucky, Missouri, Kan
sas- Tennessee, Alabama and West
Virginia.
Violate Lever Act.
They are charged with violation
OF the Lever act, fuel control acs
and conspiracy to defraud the gov
eminent as a purchaser of coal dur
ing the war. The investigation, be-
gun following the national coal
strike. extended into 16 states. II
has been in progress three months.
Fuel Administrator Garfield, union
officials, large mine operators and
many others were Quizzed by the
grand jury. Dan Simms. special as
sistant United States district attor-
ney, directed the investigation.
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out any government at all. ne said,
for the people obey only those de-
crees OF the Moscow government
which appeal 90 them.
Russia is passing through a
frightful crisis he continued.
'Lenine aims sincerely at reorgan-
ization OF the country for the peo-
pies good but ne has not been sue
cessful Everywhere he is confront
ed by insurm Ounta Bile obstacles.
The peasants will not cultivate
the land. They had a taste OF life
by footing and they liked It, Now
they will not do otherwise. Miners
have abandoned their work. Factor
les. except some OF those under gov
eminent control are deserted. Rail
road lines are rusting because OF
lack Ct locomotives. The people gen
orally appear greatly depressed"
Lenine and Trotsky, Forti said.
have changed greatly since they
started their great experiment I'm
practical communism and now ad-
NIT that many OF their earlier
theories were impractical.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-13
McADOO WOULD RELEASE
MICHIGAN DELEGATES

NEW YORK, March 12.-William
G. McAdoo telegraphed Coleman c.
Vaughan, secretary Of the state OF
Michigan, Friday that he would i'm
mediately release delegates from
any obligation to support him If the
democratic electors in the Michigan
primaries indorse him for president.
Mr. McAdoo's telegram said:
II have your letter of the ninth
instant and note that under the
laws OF Michigan my name can not
be withdrawn from the presidential
primary to be held in Michigan on
Apri 5, 1920. I regret extremely
TO learn this Ny conviction is 50
strong that all delegates 10 the next
democratic national convention
should go uninstructed that I have
been Selling every opportunity TO
further that result
I'm the circumstances, nothing
seems left for me 10 do except TO
say that II by any chance the dem
ocratic electors in the Michtg N
primary should honor me with an
endorsement 1 shall immediately re
lease the delegates from any obiiga-
ton 20 support me and beg them TO
enter the democratic national con-
vention at San Francisco without
any limitations JUROR their freedom
OF action so far as ] am concerned.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-13
WITNESS IN FRAUD
CASE BREAKS DOWN
Manager of Newberry Cam
paign Removed From
Court Room.
BY IL. 0.sULIINAN-

GRAND RAPIDS Mich March
Paul IT. King. manager OF The
campaign 10 elect Truman IT. Nsw-
berry 20 the United states senate IN
1918, Friday attempted to resume
mis- testimony in the Michigan cleo
ton fraud trial hut collapsed on the
witness stand after a Few minutes
examination.
King left his bed against The ad-
vice OF physicians 20 attend tho court
session. he suffered a nervous break
down Tuesday following his direc-
examination.
King entered the court room aft
er the session opened WITH ur
James Bradley. "a defendant. hold
ing one arm and Atty James Muir
fin the other. After he was seated
the witness evidently had trouble m
breathing. Mrs. King stood at his
side and handed him "a glass Of wa
ter and held his hand as she tried
in vain 10 keep hack the tears.
Attorneys Confer
Defense and government attor-
neyS conferred Frank c. DALEY.
chief prosecutor. said he wanted
King IN good physical condition dur
ing the cross examination. 10 was
finally decided 10 proceed
Atty Allan s. Reese. representing
Myron Sherwood Of Marquette. wish
ed 20 ask King a few questions. he
put a complicated question 10 the
witness.
Please ask me something 1 can
answer yes or no until I can get
my breath King said
Reese asked a few unimpOrtant
questions. King appeared growing
weaker. Attorneys conferred with
Judge Clarence W. Sessions and the
court declared a recess Physicians
rushed 20 Kings side and gave him
milk 10 drink and bathed his face
and hands After a short eXamina-
ton, the doctors announced the wit
ness would not be able 20 continue
his testimony.
Carried From Room.
I'm sorry-Im sorry." murmur-
ed King as ne was carried from the
court room.
Immediately after the government
finishes the cross examination OF
King, rebuttal witnesses will be
Llaced on the stand Daley stated
all testimony should be in by Sat
urday night Arguments OF attorneys
will probably start Monday morn
ing and continue three or four days
The case will be placed in the Jury's
hands probably by a week from to-
morrow, following the judges
charge
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-13
Prohibition Cases Are
Referred to State Court

Cases wherein violation Of the
prohibition laws are alleged that
were originally turned over TO the
federal authorities are being reIer-
red back to the state courts on &C
count of the stupendous amount OF
business pending in government
courts at present
About two weeks ago John Geda-
miske. Anthony Chedzicki and Mike
IIsniak were taken into custody by
the local police on charges OF manu- =
featuring Intoxicating liquor and
were turned over TO the federal au-
thorities for trial. The government
officials took the usual legal proce-
dure but the district attorney ruled
that the cases came under the Jurls-
diction of the state and ordered the
men returned TO the state court
for trial
The three alleged offenders were
arraigned in the city court Friday
morning and entered plea OF not
guilty. Their hearing was set Tor
SATURDAY morning and they were
released on $500 bonds each.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-13
SARAH TABOR SICK,
NEW WARRANT OUT
Aged Woman Suffers Heart
Attack Before Sheriff
Arrives.

KALAMAZOO Mich. March u
Mrs. Sarah Tabor, accused OF re
sronsibility for the death OF her
daughter. Mrs. Maude Tabor Virgo.
was taken 10 the hospital suffering
from heart trouble shortly before
the arrival Of Deputy Sheriff Dwight
Barker of Paw Paw. with a warrant
for the rearrest- Of the aged woman.
The new warrant for Mrs. Tabor's
arrest follows closely the supreme
courts order admitting her 10 bail
and ordering Judge DesVoignes OF
Van Buren, county. TO show cause
why he did not dismiss the charges
against her.
The original case against the so
year old woman has been dropped
and entirely new proceedings begun
in circuit court at Paw Paw. The
new developments will compel post
ponement Of the trial which had
been set 10 open at Paw Paw March
Is.
Cause of Attack
Mrs. TabOr's illness was induced
her physicians say. by exhau stion
an elm bling eight flights OF stairs IN
the Kalamazoo National bank build
ing to the office Of her attorney.
Clyde Ketcham.
Her failure 70 use the elevator
was explained by her statement. Il
don't like elevators; Tn not used
to such things"
Demands Examination.
Mrs. Tabor's attorney has demand
ed an examination on the new
charge, but her physical condition
Will delay proceedings for several
days.
Mrs. Tabor is charged with having
caused the death in May, 1916, OF
her daughter. whose body was found
under a File OF shingles in the base
ment Of the Tabor home IN Lawton
last November. Mrs. Tabor was tax
en- into custody with her son. Wal
ter, at Yreka, Calf, early in De-
cember.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-13
GARDNER IS CHARGED
WITH 'INTINIDATINC"
MRS. MAXINE DEMPSEY

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. March -.
Julius r. Gardner. friend OF Jack
Dempsey. worlds heavyweight. is
under arrest in Los Angeles today
charged with "intimidating' Mrs.
Maxine Dempsey.
Dempsey was indicted recently by
a federal grand jury on charges of
draft evasion made by his divorced
wife.
Federal authorities today are in
vesOgating n trip Gardner and Mrs.
Dempsey are alleged to have made
together 10 Tia Juana, Mexico. 10
play the races. The strength OF
charges against Gardner depends
upon this investigation, authorities
said. Gardner was arrested recently
at Tia Juana- He probably will be
brought here tomorrow for arraign-
ment on federal charges.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-13
ATTACKS WILSON'S
HITCHCOCK LETTER
Foreign Press Believes Amer
lea Wants Mastery
of Seas.

PARIS, March 12-Pres't Wilson
does not concern himself with wha;
is happening in his own country
which Is seeking 20 wrest from
Great Britain mastery of the seas,
lie Petit Bleu said Friday continu-
ing its bitter attack upon Wilson
for the charges in his Hitchcock let
ter.
Wilson's letter, The newspaper be
lieved. has annihilated the treaty
OF Versailles" Il professed 10 ex-
pect the president Will follow his
charge that France is imperialistic
by accusing us OF having started
the war IN 1914"
Is Violent Attack
In one Of the most violent OF many
bitter attacks upon the president
lie Petit Bleu said
IF Pres't Wilson no longer en-
joys his fun faculties II should at
least be necessary 20 quiet him
enough TO prevent those periodic
epistolary manifestations with which
he disturbs world opinion II is un-
diEnified for the United States 20
permit the opinion 10 become gen
eral that the republic is presided
over by such man.
Mr.. Wilson. who during his stay
in Paris believed himself the world $
sovereign now backs up. frightened
by imperialism he has discovered
IN the supreme council. especially
France. He believes the military
party now controls Us Shortly he'll
be accusing US Of having started the
war in 1914
Annihilatcs Treaty.
This mamie merits indulgence
now has annihilated the treaty Of
Versailles of which formerly he
proudly boasted his paternity. This
professor OF democracy does not
concern himself with what is hap
pening in his own country. which Is
seeking TO wrest from Great Britain
mastery of the seas
He respects his own Monroe doc
trine but will not permit its appli-
cation anywhere else. Wilson Will
end by alternating his best friends.
If he receives a certain indulgence
II is only because Il is recognized
that ne is affected seriously. Never
theless, ii is dangerous to allow this
sick man 20 continue TO disturb the
worlds tranquility by his intolerant
and tempestuous wanderings.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-13
CLAIMS INFLUENCE
LANDED BIG CONTRACT

NEW YORK. March 12.-Neither
James r. Nugent, democratic leader
Of Essex county nor his lieutenant"
Joseph Wright, was instrumental In
getting the Camp Merritt building
contract for William II. Fissell. ac-
cording 10 Capt. Kenneth NJ. Murch-
fison. former adviser TO the emery
ency construction committee Of the
council OF national defense. Capt
Murchison gave this testimony Fri
day at the trial in the court OF chan
Gerry. where Nugent is suing Fissel
for an accounting. Nugent alleged
that a "gentleman's agreement be-
tween them entitled him 20 so
Sc" share Of the $4,000 profit he
claims Fissell got out OF the contract
through his influence in Washington.
Murchison further testified that he
did not know Nugent. and has rec
commended Fissell as the logical
man" TO build the camp due 20 his
reputation for good work. he as
serted Wright's open boasts in the
corridors of a Washington hotel that
his and Nugent's influence had won
the contract for Fissell had made
him obnoxious.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-13
SEVEN KILLED
IN TORNADOES
Water and Wind Claims
Many School Children
Victims.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo, March IA
TornRdoes in the last "a hours took
a toll Of seven lives in southwest
Missouri. Many persons were in
iured A few are missing
The death-dealing winds struck
four different places with this re-
suit:
At Melva-At least FIVE dead, sew
eral injured.
At Nevada-Ore dead
At Bransou-One dead
At Oasis-Two missing.
Torrential rains accompanied the
storm at Melva. The storm area
seemed TO center there and extended
for radius Of 10 miles on all sides.
Water and wind claimed victims
there. Some OF the victims were
school children in the families OF
William and Rand Box, brothers.
Dismissed from school they were
playing on the banks OF Turkey
Creek when engulfed suddenly in
the rush Of the storm waters.
Hurled In Air.
Ridgeway Manky was hurled
about 1000 feet through the air.
When ne opened his eyes he saw
his brother. William, struggling in
the flood waters but was too weak
TO save him.
Other dead at Melva. was almost
wiped were: Mrs. Alva Howard
and small child Nearby on a farm
at Branson, William jackson lost his
life.
John Gross and his wife were
blown away with their home north
OF BransOn and no trace has been
found OF man, woman or house.
Killed in Nevada
Reported killed in the Nevada
tornado We're. Rex Piersal. Harry
Brewer and William Rothwel-
Property damage there was heavy.
Much property also was damaged
in the following fancy county towns;
FOrsythe. Taneyville. Kirbyyille and
Mildred.
Rising waters in Lake Taneycomo
threatened the power dam at Pow
ersite which develops electric cur
rent for southwest Missouri a
special train took the Melva dead
and seriously injured TO Branson.