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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-17
Sailing Orders"

II you're weary OF the Office
And your step has lost its snap,
II you're looking for life that FITS
a big two-fisted chap
II you want to go a-roving
All this jolly old world round,
Come a-runnin', runnin'. buddy,
When the bugle starts TO sound,
For we've got our sailing orders
And there's Joy in all our
hearts
o, we're dropping down tho river,
And IT'S hey for foreign parts
It's hey for Guam and Haiti
And the beach at Wakalki!
The Marines have got their orders,
And they're putting out to sea.
II You're tired OF the factory
Or you're weary OF the pillow.
And you don't ind any romance
In the Job you're doing now.
Here's chance 20 go A-rovinE
To the place Adventures found
SO come a-runnin', buddy,
When you hear the bueles
sound
THEY'RE cheering from the ferries
And they're waving from the
shore;
The dull old Ilfe's behind US
And the new lise lies before
We're of TO make talk "howdy'
with the Moro AMI Chinec.
The Marines have got their orders.
And they're putting out 70 sea
The Young man who ha. not felt
the call Of the sea, who has never
KNOW knew the .w2 and ., -. tina. .
strange foreign Iandsanl stranger
reopIr- he does not exist But
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-17

here yesterday. The campaign ACTIVE
ties in the South will be in charge OF
Mrs. Frank j. Shuler, corresponding
secretary.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-17

CARACAS, Venezuela A protocol
renewing diplomatic relations between
Holland and Nenr2uela was signed here
yesterday by plcnipotcnfiaries repre-
seHting these countries Diplomatic re-
latiuns were severed in 1905 by Presi-
dent Castro, because Ar claims made
by Dutch subjects
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-17

TOIGHkEEPoII, \ N-"-LoVy 7.
former vice president ~ the
United States. and former governor OF
New York state. died at his home El
ierSlie, Rhincbeck on IN, Hudson. At
$40 O'Clock last night on the aGth
anniversary Of his birth.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-17

he address uf the day on this tercen-
,enary event
D BERN Il, -- Switzerland yesterday IN a
'cf"rendum on the question OF accept
Ing or rejecting o. membership IN the
eaguc Of nations. voted IN favor of tho
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-17
/ DAYS Of Real Sport

- man who feels at home with
A q, and a fishing rod was born
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-08
By Abner Anthony

ball was the cause OF the trouble,
He called the attention OF the Earl
10 the occurrence, and through him it
WIS brought TO my attention.
In the meantime the Cngaleese be
came seriously frightened. and believ-
ed he was going to die. So in order
70 allsy his fears. suggested that we
should make an X-ray examination IN
order to locate the cause of the trou-
BILE.
Under fear OF death be finally con
scented.
The examination disclosed a round
foreign substance in the mans sp-
pendix and told him that to awe his
life it would have TO be removed For
awhile he vigorously opposed the OBJ
GRAFTON, but finally consented
well. believe me, have performed
a good many operations for append
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-08
By Phil Moore

II nothing had happened
Good evening" Elida muTmeTed
She sank family into a seat Then she
sprang NJ. ing oh not that chair.
Mr.. Malcolm It's broken"
rs it'" said Malcolm He laughed
naturally. This one looks solid enough.
And he sat down comfortably "Go
right on with your work, Elida," he said.
"Dont let me bother you. only want
70 chat a few minutes"
"Oh the darning doesn't matter, Eiida
said She thought that nothing matter
ed so much as his happiness. And she
rallied herself 70 make htm forget what
had just happened In her desire to
entertain her shyness vanished Elida
could talk well And she did her best
now The moon came up and lighted
the varanda. And still Malcolm stayed
Ten o'clock came and he had just be
gun TO tell a story AT half past ELda's
father came home yawnins. and Nal
colin had 10 60.
After that evening he never again
passed Ehda's door II was Evelyn uho
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-08

thing about bis Sistsr-except what I've
heard
ElidA had never heard that sharp ring
IN MalcoIm's voiea before. II gave her
a queer feeling Evidently he was Try
ing to stay CAIN and finding n hard to
do so She knew the Coles They were
newcomers IA the town. gay young peO-
pie whom the older and wiser doubted
instinctivsly. OF late .he bad seen them
going into the Frost house, had heard of
Evelyn being with them. II Malcolm
had any rights at al, he certainly had
the night 10 object N this case
A moment later he walked down the
Frost steps A be lifted his hat the
door slammed tn his face
Elids stood Up clutching her work.
She Wa white and scared ~Oh. dear;
oh, deaT~ she said TO herself. 1T il al
spoiled Oh. how silly she is And all
for that hord Mari Coles."
The next instant her heart fairly stop
ped. Malcolm had turned in al her door
and was mounting the steps Good
evening. Elida, 'he said as csrelessly as
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-08

photograph. Then his eye fell upon
a framed motto that hung back OF the
desk. Its language wa slang but
forceful. Play the Game Out" II had
often been an inspiration 30 him.
Play the Game out" Yes, play The
game out. and when you have lost ao-
cept the consequences Play the
Game Out" Yes. but was this 40
cepting the conseQpencesf Was Il
not rather. lodging themt A poor
loser? John Thornton q poor lossTf
John Thornton who bad entered body
and soul into q game and had played
Il well. according 10 the rule laid
down: John Thornton 20 shirk con
sequences by means Of q revolver shotf
He opened a window and tossed The
revolver into the alley.
Yes. wen play the gHne out he
muttered. "I started life on less and
I can do It again. Bun Blanehe-how
can she forgive me for robbing her of
all that makes her lief Well. III do
all I can; and. for the rest. she'll rust
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-08
By Elsie Endicott

Yes it's only too truS vtsh #
weren't
Thank God
He started from bis chair In his sur
prise what Go you nesn7" he asked
lust what say. hank God. Oh,
John. now we can start over. and I can
help yOu ss . wife ought to-"
But you-you-" he stSumered
Yes, L" she answered proudly.
'Did you think you had married =
dollf Do you suppose I never hsve
wished that you weren't quite 50 CON-
petsnt, quite 90 able 20 look out for
yourself? Do you think never have
yeArned TO have you depend on me g
little7 Oh. YOU men! What do you
think women are1 Creatures TO De fed
daintiIY. clothed extensively. and Al
lowed 70 amuse themSsiVes7 Come
John, lets give Il ali Up and start over
Agar. There 10 always my money for
a beginning. John, John. DO let noe
help a littlel'
John had risen 20 his fest. and now
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-08

would pull him through. He had tried
10 repair his FIRST losses BY new spec
ulation. He had lost again: speculat-
ed anew; lost again. Now a few more
days would bring the end
Thank God" be exclaimed. 1T has
been my own money l have gambled
away No one else will be hurt. No
one except my wife-ah, yes. my wife
VIII she ever forgive mel have
managed TO keep the house free from
incumbrance and she has what money
her father left her. It's little enough
after what she has been used 10"
He opened drawer in the desk.
took out a photograph or Blanche and
sat looking at IL minute after minute.
"Good-by." be said at last. He re-
placed 1t and shut the drawer. I'm
mediately he reopened the drawer and.
after cropping with his fingers in a far
corner. brought out revolver. This
he laid on the desk and reached for
the picture again. Five. ten fifteen
minutes went by as he stared at the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-08

turned around and seeing the butler
watching him. hastily put the chewing
gum ball in his mouth. and turning to
the butler. smningly offered him a
piece OF the gun which he had held
In his other hand
The butler apolos1Eed. but purpose
ly stumbled and frAnucally caught
hold of the Cincaleeso and pulled him
TO the ground.
With . cry OF alarm the Indian
tried to save himself. and in doing so
swallowed the bali or gum.
"a few days later he was ssised
with severe pains, which the ordinary
medicants failed to allay. and be was
finally sent to the hospital
I'm the meantime the butler thought
the matter over. The more he thought
the more he wondered, until at last the
idea struck him that the chewing gum
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-08

have TO take things as they are. II
abe wants % leave me. all right; that
will be part OF the consequences. I'll
take my punishment and play the
game out"
Upon reaching home be said 70 his
wife Il wish you'd como into the IL
srarT for few minutes. I've sons-
thing 20 say 70 you.-
He waited for her. and as soon as
she entered he began "BiRnchA. W.
besn making 9 fool OF myself. don't
expect you1l forgive ne, but thought
I vas acting for the best"
Whit IL it7- she asked7" I've no
tioed tnas you were worried lately"
You noticed Why. / thought you
But never mind. The long and short
o. Il n I've been Specializing and I've
lost"
Us Nat ALI A man like you can
easily regain all he's lost"
But I've lost everything
John, do you mean NJ
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-08
Playing the Game Out

must go to the office for while this
evening"
Il think It must be ready now" she
answered. Aren't you very devoted
to business lately"
The fact is, some matters have
come up lately that need lot of at
tention."
II had gone like that for a month
past The office had taken most OF
his time. His fortune had been made
through speculation. and now II look
ed as IL speculation would soon wipe
# out But his wife knew nothing OF
that. She had never taken any inter
est in his business affairs. and she had
perfect faith in his ability 10 extricate
himself from any difficulty.
A few minutes later found him IN
his office porting over papers and I'm
mersed in figures. Night after night
he had set there vsinly trying 70 fnd
some way out Of his ENHANCEMENT. Al
irst he had thought that a little time
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-08
The Surgeons Narrative

was both jealous and suspicious OF the
Cingaleese, determined TO watch the
latter, and one day saw him stealth
lily searching through the cracks IN
der the moulding OF the room IN which
the dead secretary's body had been
found. and thought he saw something
sparkle In the hand Of the searcher as
he rose from the moor.
He said nothing at the time. but de-
termined 20 keep q close watch on the
Indian. and one day saw him remove
something from his clothing which he
transferred to his mouth. immediately
Rfterward removing 8 piece Of chew
ing gum from his mouth. and which he
rolled in small ball then placed II
in a piece OF waved paper. such as
came around the chewing gum.
'InvoluntariIy the butler emitted q
loud All and the CingAleese startled,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-08
Sweeter Than Candy

hat He swung past Elida's door with
out a glance and ran up the steps to
Evelyn
Elida began TO darn stockings very
fast I'm Just the biggest fool she
thought Now why on earth did
have TO 60 and-and fall in love with
him Of all men living? If it had been
Billy. the grocer. or anybody else, l
might have some little hope" She found
herself wiping her eyes on one of her
fathers socks and embraced herself res
olutely Even IL she was a fool she
would not cIy like one.
Suddenly the sock fell from her hands.
She heard loud voices angry voices. Il
tell YOU 1 won't be dictated TO. Evelyn
was saving "Iil choose my friends
where and how please like Frances
Coles and her brother. ! will ask them
TO to my house. and Il you don't care TO
meet them
Il can stay away? AL right. l will
Let me tell YOU, Evelyn, that | don't
train IN the same class with men of
Mart Coles stamp I don't know any
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-08

she almost forgot that she was alone
that her hair was brown instead OF
blonde; tina; she taught school and used
her wages 10 pay of the mortgage on
the house, while her father fooled hrs
away. and that she never in al her life
really had a nice frock OF a genuinely
good time
There came 4 night when the game
refused to be played, when By no man
mel of effort could she imagine herself
TO be Evelyn Frost Il had been a hard
day. The chimney had fallen down. and
skc had to look long for man to repair
il Moreover, her father was OFT Of a
job and out OF humor Altogether It
had been wrecked day
Presently Elida was thrilled She
heard Malcolm AfMore coming He was
humming a Filipino love song As civil
engineer Malcolm had once spent three
years in the Philippines and he still re-
membered the tunes. and OsOmetiues
wore the costume OF that country. Up
on this still. hot night ne wore creamy
fsnuels and white shoes and panama
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-08

cius, but that one was the most sue
cesstul I ever heard OF. For, when the
ball OF gum was opened, there filing
It was the idols eye
The X-rsy had out-Sherlocked all
the best detectives OF Scotland Yard,
and the thief and murderer was re-
vesled.
The man subsequently, confessed
that be had stolen the diamond, lursd
the secretaTS' to the garage loft, where
be had killed him with the chauneurs
knife which be had previously stolen
and TO cross the trail. had purDosely
LEFT the jewel case by the secretary'S
side. thinking that he would be cOnsid-
cred the original thief while the
chaufeurs knife would implicate him
IN the murder
Yes. He went to the gsllovs. and
the chauffeur went free"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-08

pire to the British possessions, and
after various vicissitudes Il had reach
ed the collection of Well-known
Earl.
Then Il had mysteriously disap-
peared
Then one day the Earl's secretary
mysteriOusly disappeared. and few
days later his body was found in the
loft OF the garage with the chauffeur's
knife sticking IN his heart.
In his pocket was the empty case
which had contained the idols eye.
The chauffeur was apprehended.
but he stoutly denied all knowledge Of
the crime and protested that he had
never seen. much less stolen. the
famous gem.
Every effort TO force him TO reveal
the whereabouts OF the diamond fail
ed and he stoutly maintained his in
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-08

remember the day We sat on your YER
andA together. I can shut my eyes
and zee its big white columns now.
And then there was the day when 1
bads you goodbye and went OF to
The war"
Miss Mariana was silent She, too,
could recall the day be went away 10
wsr-a handsome boy in a gray uni
form She sighed q little sadly, ana
Kicked the reins over Robin Adsir.
Would you like TO 30 10 the NOV
ing picture entertainment this after
noon, Mariana" the colonel inquired
broskly. endeavoring 70 turn her
thoughts. Il see one with q glittering
white entrance In the block below
the hotel"
why" hesitated Mariana, i've
never been to one. and I don't know
what the church ladies would say, but
I'd love itl-
So a little later no two old chfl-
dren found themselves seated In a
darkened thester watching the silent
players on the screen. Mas Mariana
was fairly fascinated II seemed TO
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-08

happy gathering, EEda always accept
ed these offeings gently
All her lie she had seen what she
logged Tor going INTO the Big house
which doomed over her little one. First
It lad been pi2ythings and candy; later
flowers and wonderful boxes from the
shops All her life Elida had told her
self that this vas just rs It should be.
Then one day she had seen Malcolm
More passing
Somehow 1t came TO Elida that all the
rest would not have mattered If only
Malcolm had stopped IT her own door.
she began 70 wonder why Evelyn had
everything and she had nothing And
sl. could not hnd al answer 10 the
plaguiug. seli-inQuiv
Because she had 30 WILL learned 10
make the best of everything El;da then
began to play lit,lc game with her own
heart Evenings when Malcolm and
Evelyn sat OF the Frost PIAZZA she sat
on hers and imagined that she was Eve
lyu and that all the happiness OF Nal
coins presence was hers Sometimes
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-08
By Joella Johnson

her that she saw the real thing, living
man and women who were passing
through actual and exciting adven-
tureA Unconsciously she olutched the
colonel's arm in her excitement
Calvert. It's E southern plsyi Look,
the girl has on the very kind Of dress
I wore when you-Look at the dear
old nanny. You don't suppose the
young mAn1l 90 10 war. do you. Cal
vert?"
Colonel Hutchings, not very much
less excited than she, took the little
old lady's hand. Il think he will. It's
a war play. That girl looks Just rs
you did, Mariana"
And the man like you. only not so
handsome, Calvert" cried Miss Mari
ana so suddenly that the people in the
neighboring seats looked at her Gu
riously. Its our house! There's our
very driveway snd the magnolia trees:
there's the olsander by the gate. It's
Grayfield. Isn't n. Calvert"
Yes. it's Grayneld; no mistake.
And be Is going to war. She is bid
ding him goodbye now, Mariana. IT'S
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-08

now sat alone, She seemed forever
waiting fo- Malcolm 20 return, but he
never did, although the Coles had sud
denly left town. having done ali th-
mischief they could
Don't you want 20 20 back Ehde
asked anNously one happy evening when
Malcolm sat beside her watching her OK
olore the great box Of candy he had
brought her
he shook his head smiling mot
now Do You want me 20 goo"
Elids shook her head Moo, Of
course not Only"
He studied her a moment earnestly
"Weu?"
I can't bear 20 sec her-unhappy
Then Malcolm spoke Dear. va,
only one among dozen 70 her" h.
said. DO you understand To h
woman I love must Be the one man 30
the world Am I that 10 YOU;
Eiida lifted her eyes. Oh shc b.
gan
Then upon her lips was somc,h-S
sweeter than candy
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-08

like the very day you stood thers IN
your white dress. I've carried the
picture OF you in my heart these many
years, Mariana
The Colonel's voice broke and trail
Cd OF. but he pressed her hand more
tightly. The two sat silent, watching
the story through TO its happy ending
The sudden nsre OF light when It was
done found them both pale and = little
red eyed. In silence they drove OF
behind Robin Adair. Miss Mariana's
gaze fixed resolutely on the road
ahead.
Mariana" said the Colonel at last
speaking little huskily. in that pie
tUre story the lovers were united AT
er the war. They went back 70 live n
the dear old house. It's long tine
after the war, Mariana. and Grayheid
has passed into other hands, but is r
too hate for US 70 be lovers agsin1 I've
bouse In New York. Mariana
Miss Mariana drew long trembling
sigh Of utter content mo, Calvert, 4"
she said, Il don't believe II could ever
be too lRte-tor US"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-08

nocence.
Among the Earls servants was a
Cingaleese. whom he had brought with
him from India, where be had been
stationed for q number OF years. He
had been a model servant and had at
tanned the position OF personal at
tendant to the Earl and had therefore.
occupied a more or less confidential
relation with his master.
Naturally he knew all about the
IDOLS eye and had frequently been
seen to view II with longing gaze.
AT the inquest be swore that he bad
seen the dead secretary and the chauf-
feur together just before the murder,
and that be believed the chauffeur bad
murdered the secretary after the latter
had stolen the jewel. The chauffeur
was convicted.
The butler OF the household. who
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-08

advanced toward her. BE stood look
ing down ~ her, and IN his eycs vSs
= great tsndeTnsss- what = fool
rye been" be said. TO think that a
few hours ago vas ready 10 end Il al
IN such a eovsrdly way, and leave al
tbs, al chts.-
No. John, no not thstl Ton
weren't capable Of such a horrible
thing. Live John- and we'll starr
again In : new way
Yes, start again in new way he
responded. 7 wonder 81 you know
what that could mean. I never could
1--we again the life haye-to De 80
near you and yet 30 far from you Do
yOu know what shall ask OF 700
-oh. my poor. dear. foolish boy
she answered Cant you seer
Then. at last. John saw. He took
her in bis arms and kissed her again
and again
We'll play the game out svest-
heart-togetheri-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-08
The Two Sat Silent

any OF US. have they? All you need
is the uniform"
II have il in my bag" interrupted
the colonel. we all wore them at the
reunion"
Put II on for dinner" urged the
doctor It'll delight Mariana, and I'D
like 10 see the old gray again myself"
So when Colonel Hutchings entered
the dining room he was an exact pic
ture Of what an old Southern colonel
should be-white goatee and all Miss
Mariana clapped her hands delighted
ly. "0h, Calvert, you must wear II all
the time you are herei" she cried.
And so IL came about that the little
old Southern lady and the quaint old
Southern colonel, walking or driving
together. became a familiar sight in
Fairport. The neighbOrs smiled I'M
derstandingly and strangers turned
curiously to look after the pictureque
pair.
1t is strange how the friends Of
youth seem always TO be surrounded
by an aura as of youth. For some
reason neither Mariana nor the colonel
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-08

could feel that the other was old
and each made the other feel young.
They did frivolous things which Miss
Marian could not have imagined a
week before.
What is il today?" Or. Grsysou
would ask at breakfast.
Well, we're going ont for a drive.
and then lunch at the Lake Shore
club house, and then 70 the theatsg
and then"
"Graciousl" cried the doctor IN
mock despair. eff all my patients
we're as frisky at your age I'd have no
practice
Miss Mariana only smiled amusedfy
Her blue eyes were alight with hRppi-
ness, her cheeks flushed delicately. She
looked fairly girlish.
Jogging along behind Miss Mariana
gentle old horse, Robin Adair. the two
friends talked OF many things that had
happened In days gone by.
1T seems only yesterday. Calvert
that We were boy and girl together
Do you remember"
Yes" interrupted the colonel. q
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-08

are the same" she exclaimed.
Colonel Hutchings held Miss Mari
ana's hand and looked into her up
turned face. And you" he said, ARE
white haired. but no older. Mariana"
Dr. Grayson coughed discreetly to
give warning OF his presence. and babe
the visitor welcome.
Colonel Hutchings was a vidower.
an old lover OF Mariana's. He had
been to Nashville for the Confederate
soldiers reunion. and on his way home
TO New York was stopping for visit
with the Graysons. He and Miss Ma
riana had not seen each other for
years. She had occasionally sent knit
ted socks and picture books TO his
children when they were small, but
beyond that their friendship had
languished. II there was a tender
place in Mariana Graysons heart still
no one but her brother suspected IL.
You'll always pass as a Southern
err" DR. Grayson remarked when his
sister huttered away on a household
duty. Years Of living in the North
have not made much difference with