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The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-10-14
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
HOLDS REGULAR MEETING
Plans Being Outlined For Arnistice
Day Celebration. Other Matters
OF Importance Discussed.

The Arcadia Chamber Of Commerce
at it's regular meeting held at the
courthouse Tuesday evening, discussed
several matters Of paramount import.
ance to the growth and development OF
Arcadia and Ward 1.
An Armistice Day Celebration whic
was suggested at a previous meeting
was acted upon favorably, and PLAN
for the success of the occasion were
discussed at some length. 1t was decid
ed to give a big basket dinner and
barbecue, the Chamber of Commerce to
work in conjunction with the American
Legion in providing dinner and enter.
taiment for as many as 5000 people OF
that day. The Finance Committee,
composed Of DR.. Claude Ferguson, J
s. McConathy and B. F. Barnette were
instructed to begin at once soliciting
the funds necessary to defray all ex
penses of the days program. The en-
tertainment committees are already
busy working out the details Of this
program, which will be varied in char
acter
The next question discussed was tn
proposition Of organizing company
to build patoto curing plant, with its
resulting benefits to the community
Mr.. Lamar Ozley, who has visited cur
ing plants in East Texas which have
been in operation for the past 10
years, Stated that all Of these plant!
are a great success, and that since the,
were put in operation land values have
advanced as high as $4,000 per acre
and potato farmers found potato rasi
ing very profitable at a tim'
when cotton was 4Oc. Messrs. B
B. Robinson, T. ]. Oakley, E. F. Oak
ley, w. N. Conger and other prominen
and successful farmers expressed thei
belief that a potato curing plant wa
not only practical but almost Q
necessity.
The following committee was ap
pointed to obtain such data as tn
most approved type Of curing plant
cost Of building, plans for marketing
capacity of building needed for thi
community, and other necessary In
formation, to be submitted to the G. 0
C. at meeting to be held Saturda.
afternoon at 800 o'clock, Nov. 6tf
Committee:
| A. Anderson, Chm'n; W. N. Congel
B. B. Robinson, 7. ]. Oakley, Gee
Allen, Lamar Ozley, Lamar Taylor, I
w. Pentecost, Bert Davis.
An expression from those present a
to the ACCESSIBILITY of employing a farr
demonstration was favorable to tn
proposition, and immediate steps vii
be taken to employ such a man.
another matter brought to the at
tention Of the body, was that Q
affiliating with the United State
Chamber of Commerce, which was act
ed upon favorably.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-10-14
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Aracdia, La, oct. z, l92O.
Be it resolved by the Police Jury Of
Bienville Parish In special session con
vened, and by the Clerk Of the Police
Jury Of Bienville Parish, La, that
sealed bids will be received until Nov
ember 9Th, 1920 at 1000 a. m. at the
courthouse at Arcadia, La, for the con-
struction Of Parish Highway from the
east side of Black Lake Bayou through
Jamestown and Ringgold to the Red
River Parish line as per preliminary
survey, specifications, plans and pro-
files on file in the Parish Highway En-.
gineer's Office at Arcadia, La, said
road contains approximately seventeen
and One-half miles:
6S acres of clearing; 81 acres Of
grubbing; 1880 cubic yards excava-
ton; 140, 120 cubic yards embankment !;
S28 lineal feet creosoted pile trestle !;
700 lineal feet-1S corrugated pipe cul-
vert; 800 lineal feet-4 corrugated
lpipe culvert; 1850 lineal feet-36 cor,
rugated culvert; 1880 cubic yards of
gravel.
A certified check Of 5 per cent of
total amount Of bid shall accompany
each bid, that the bidder will enter
into, contract and make bond to amount
as required by law with said parish II
his bid is accepted.
The Police Jury reserves the right
to reject any and all bids.
]. 8. WILLIAMS,
| Clerk Of the Police Jury.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-10-14
ITEMS FROM BRYCELAND

Misses Stone and Cooper spent last
weekend in Shreveport.
Mr.. June Cook, of Homer, was
Sunday visitor.
A jolly crowd enjoyed Bacon
Fry" last Thursday evening on the
banks of the mill pond. Popping corn
frying bacon and cooking eggs were the
chief amusements. Those present were
Misses Smith, Mobiles, Shows, Jones
Stone, Cooper, Bayne, Cocker, Boddie
Messrs. Holliway, Mccoy, Burton
White, Emerson, Gray. Chaperones
Mr.. and Mrs. J. O. Bryan, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. 3. Jones.
The "Rook Club" was entertained III
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Ellis Jones
last Friday evening. Those enjoying
| the games were Mr.. and Mrs. D. H
White, Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. Bryan
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. 0 Bryan, Misses Smith
Boddie, Bayne, Shows, Jones, Messrs
Perritt, Emerson, Beard, Holliway
Burton, Hassell, Mccoy and Smith
Mr.. J. 0. Bryan ana Miss Lonetts
Jones won highest score. The mex
! meeting will be with Mrs. Emerson.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-10-14
GrRsLAND NEWS IN BRIEF

Miss Maude. Harper spent SUNDAY al
her home in Ruston'
yardeman Walker, Of Sibley, was a
visitor here on Sunday.
Mrs r. c. Madden visited relatives
near Sales last week.
Misses Ruth Minis and Mary praso
Spent the weekend with relatives anu
friends in Minden.
nrs pr. Gibson, Of Homer, was the
o,, i. ~ her sister, Mrs. J. r Nelson'
s soS several days this week.
Miss Pauline Jones' has returned rl,e't
from 4 very pleasant visit 70 nel "un''
Mrs. J. C. Roberts, at OSioro' Id
p,o parnell old home is being torn lori,
,,n ~ and MFR. Howard Parnell wiil
S have q beautiful new residence &c h pai,
Il fine same place; the work 70 oss'N
at once.
n. Milo Burkhalter, who has Tue
a.. ots for building the handsome
soslaences Of Messrs Leslie haain ~,
ana Howard parnell, has moVea NJ
family here from Minden.
Mrs Fortson, Of Homer, and VI y
and Judge Palmer, OF shfev wei; O,,s
we're called here Monday by Tue p s ,,.,ond
M ,,,aess of their little nephew, Raym eSn
a pa,,ner We are glad to state ina
fas' little fellow is much better
Mr. + NJ. Rankin and family az y.
.orded the funeral Of his mother, y
H sg last Saturday. Gr ,al sas
n nas Tin had had been in feeble health iol
!. lnns fine, and while visiting ne !,
5 in Homer, the ae ~,
sneal came. She was gentle ana i 2 J,
a aka IN her disposition and during ns,
, visits here made friends VINO af'
s ,,Ir, to hear Of her death.
Tho Womans Missionary Society 9
fbe Methodist Church was most a y y y
INV entertained at the home o. NE NE
Il ~ 4 Stall Friday afternoon. Mrs
& was assisted in entertaining Q
nsrs Il. a. Parnell and Miss Margare
q Email !, Il most enjoyable OLD SON :,
q s, sa,sa VAS given-a story where @ y
i ggssx we're 10 prizes awarded. Do
ami 81 Mat van cleYe's story was oe U.
q Nh IL d tIle best since the read ~
causea 10 much merrlnent' n1ss 3 !
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-10-14
C, OF G.. PROTESTS INCREASE
IN TELEPHONE RATES

The Arcadia Chamber Of Commerce
has entered a protest to the Louisiana
Railroad Commission in behalf Of Ar
cadia patrons of the Cumberland Tele
phone & Telegraph Co., against the
proposed increase in telephone rates.
Data setting forth reasons for enter
ing protest will be in the hands Of the
Railroad Commission at it's hearing
at Baton Rouge, on October 10.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-10-14
REV. BELL WILL PREACH
HERE NEXT SUNDAY

Announcement is made that preach
ing services will be conducted here
Sunday morning at eleven o'clock by
Rev. Bell, Presbyterian Evangelist, OF
Ruston. Through the courtesy of Ar
cadia Baptists, the service will be con
Quoted in the Baptist Church building
A very cordial invitation is extend
ed to everybody to attend who can
Rev. Bell is not a stranger here hay
ing conducted a meeting here a yeal
or more ago, when he made many
friends among Arcadia people.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-10-14
BOOK SALESMAN ARRESTED
PAYS FINE AND is RELEASED

A travelling salesman by the name
Of Dodge, employed by publishing
concern, was arrested here Sunday for
creating a disturbance in Goldman's
Cafe. He was fined $1,000 and costs
by Mayor Barnette, which he paid
and was released.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-10-14
EARTHQUAKES,

The origin Of earthquakes has been
traced to two principal causes, the hrst
Of which Ia tsctonic, and the second
volcanic. The former refers to move
ments In the earth's crust known as
faults, possibly caused By the shrink.
Ing Of the Interior Of the earth by rea.
e
aon Of cooling.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-10-14
stippIIno BY Clock Work.

The stippling effect which many art
lists make use Of In the working up
Of their pictures, especially those In
tended for reproduction. has heen
heretofore secured by laboriously 60
Ing over the picture by hand. hun
the operation has been greatly sim
plifed recently by the English inven'
ton Of a stippling pen which Is oper
ated by clock work motor. Tha
work is done evenly and quickly
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-10-14
PhlIlprlna Eoresta.

The forests Of the Philippines af.
ford the greatest variety Of wood In
the world. Some Of the hard woods
are unexcelled for beauty and dura.
bility and big trade Is developing
In exporting the timber to the United
States.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-10-14

Mr.. r. Fl. Houck, Gibsland's popu-
lar postmaster, and one of the lead
ing merchants Of that town, transact
ed business at the courthouse Wednes-
day. He was also welcome caller at
the Democrat office
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-10-14
sTRAyED OFF

strayed from my place 8 miles north
east Of Alberta, on Thursday, Sept
sOth, two black horse mules 8 and
years old. Both have collar marks an
rather bushy tails. Any information
as to present whereabOut Of said mule
will be greatly appreciated by tn
undersigned.
Il. N. HAYES,
10-14-pd. AiDerta, Id.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-10-14
WILL SHIP CARLOAD OF HOGS

A cooperative shipment Of carload
of hogs will be made from here this
week. Those interested in the ship
ment are Messrs. B. B. and R. D.
Robinson, Geo. Allen and Tom Oak
ley, and perhaps one or two others OF
the progressive farmers Of this sec.
ton.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-10-14
Coral.

Genuine coral may be red, pink,
white, blue, yellow, green or black, the
last being the rarest and most high
" priced.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-10-14

Mr.. G. A. Thomas OF Page &
Thomas, lumber manufacturers, Of
Ringgold, was here between trains
Tuesday, en- route from Monroe to
Shreveport looking after the interests
Of the firm.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-10-14
PERSONAL MENTION

Mr.. w. J. Murphy, who has been in
a Shreveport sanitarium for the pas
several days for an X-ray examina
ton, returned home Tuesday after
noon, feeling some better than wher
he left for Shreveport. 1t is quite
possible that he will return after h
has gained strength to undergo Of
operation. 1t is hoped however tina
the operation will not be necessary.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-10-14

Burkhalter was the guest OF honor.
A most delicious salad course with
iced tea and cake was served.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-10-14

10 per cent reduction on all Furni.
ture, s. A. CONGER.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-10-14

10 per cent reduction on an Furni'
ture. S.A. CONGEk.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-07-06
GRAND Z Herald TuEspAY JuLY s.le2os
Tho Town Today
Alleged distillers are held to district

Alleged distillers are held to district
court. 'fsf
Medical board examinations are be-
Ing held here today.
8. c. Hendrickson resigns as cashier
of the Peoples State bank.
City council will hold regular meet
II
Interesting exhibits are promised
for Grand Forks fair.
New rules are received regarding
war risk insurance.
Local Baptists will attend conven-
ton which opens at Langdon Wednes-
day.
Exhibits for Grand Forks county
fair must he placed early, Secretary E.
r. Montgomery says.
Rotary club holds regular meeting
at Dacotah hotel today.
Thomas Hall increases lead for re-
publican nomination as secretary Of
state.
i Records OF weather bureau show
Grand Forks as dryest point In state
during last ~ hours.
Local banks submit statements at
call of comptroller of the currency.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-07-06
JOINT MEETING AND
SOCIALAT MALLORY

The Bethel society Of the Presby-
terrain church at Mallory has made
arrangements for an ice cream social
to be held on Wednesday evening in
n Mallory hall, in connection with
club.
A supper will be served by the So
ciety in addition to the serving Of ice
cream and cake, and the residents of
this city and the surrounding COM
muntty have been cordially invited.
Following the regular business meet-I
ing OF the Farmers club there w1l1 be
a program and other features Of in
terest. A5 a.4
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-07-06
Ia st Side
QUIET WEDDINCATz
SACRED HEART CHURCH
THIS MORNING

This morning at seven o'clock in
the Sacred Heard church occurred
the marriage of Miss Marian Frances
Nash, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. James
Nash of Webster, N. OAK. to Alfred
LaBerge, son. of Mrs d. LABcrge of
East Grand Forks. Rev. FIR. Klink-
hammer officiated. The bridal at
were Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
LaBerge of this city. Following the
ceremony a wedding breakfast wal
served at the home of the room
mother on EOS North Fourth street.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-07-06
AND SANE
FOURTH in CITY

In celebrating Independence Day, a
safe and sane spirit prevailed in this
city Yesterday. Several families held.
p,cnics in the city park during the
AFTERNOON. In the evening the Carni-
val was the feature attraction. There
were large crowds from the surround
ing country that gathered at the
street 1alr to witness the special pro-
gram presented. in the afternoon and
evening. ~
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-07-06
City Briefs
At Wi!ltston-Judge G. M. Cooley
left for Williston last night where h.
will preside over a term Of district

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. NaNS-FH EsAHTya
# AT WiIiston-JudRe q. N. coo,av
left for williston last night where, he
viii preside over a term Of district
court.
Dance n Bachelors Grove-Friday,
Y 9Th. Music by Ctib9r's 10 peice
novelty orchestra. They're getting,
pigger every weekday.
observation-disclosures calls. Promp
r~ennittances. Our collection depart-
mentsis well organized. Credit Bur
eau, p northwestern National Bank
Bu1ldtng. Telephone 39.-Adv.
Bar Exams-State bar examiner.
appointed by Governor Frazier viii
come to Grand Forks next week to
conduct h ANNUAL bar e~xaminations
at the university.
y Health Board Meeting-The meet
Ing Of the city board of health. sched-
luled to be held at 1880 O'Clock this
this afternoon. 80
= Arvilla Pavilion Dance, Fadden's
Grove, Saturday, July 10. Christy.s
NeW Novelty Orchestra will play.
Now booked for Florida for the win.
Ter. Come and hear them-Adv.
Belmont Park -Dancing every
tuesday and Friday evenings, 8 to
sl2:l6; 10 cents per. dance. Emard's
Enthusiastically. {
Housing Committee-A meeting Of
the housing committee Of the Com
mercial club, of which o. A. Webster
Is chairman is scheduled to be held
Inns afternoon at 4 O'Clock at the
commercial club rooms.
Cars Collfde-An Elcar and Dodge
machine had a head-on collision on
Skldmore avenue about O'Clock
Monday morning. The Dodge benng-
! ed to a local man, who was driving
east IN the right side of the street. It
As said. while the Elcar belonged to
an out of town man, who was driving
west and is said to have been on the
wrong side of the street.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-07-06

New York, July 0.-Copper. steady,
Iron steady: No. l northern $500
049.OO; No. northern $4,000
$500; NO. ~ southern $4,000 44.00..
) Tin, steady: spot and July $4,000;
August $3.50. ~
Antimony TIE. Z
Metal Exchange quoted lead snonl-
sinal: spot and July offered atS$s.00:
zinc quiet: East ct. Louis delivery
spot offered at $500
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-07-06
MASON WON
FROM DULUTH BOXER

Duluth, Mimi, July 5.-Frankie Ma
son, Fort Wayne. Ind, flyweight box
err, easily ou%tpointed Howard May
berry, of Duluth. in ten rounds here
this afternoon according to newspaper
men. Mason took every round after
the first three. Sammy Mariner, New
York, out fought Benny Vogel, Of Mil
waukee, in ten rounds. Arnie Cole
man, Duluth, knocked out Freddy
Stone. of Winnipeg. in the fifth round
Of a scheduled six round bout.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-07-06

CinciAnati,-walter Hayes cot Chi
cage won the western pchAmpicnahip
in mems sinRless defeating i. A.
Holder of Cincinnati, SO. 81. III, rs.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-07-06

S%pecialties, notably American WOOL
en- and Industrial Alcohol, were added
to the further advances Of the last
hour, when the rate for call loans fell
to Z e cent. The. closing was
strong.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-07-06
COTTON.

New York. July 6.-Cotton futures
closed strong; July $39.7O; October
$33.40; December $32.OS; January
$31.42; March $3O.S7.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-07-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Paul, Johnson and Mrs.
Johnson's mother. Mrs. Putnam, who
have been visiting friends and rela-
tives in Ashland. Ill, and Cincinnati.
o., hav returned to their home in this
city.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-07-06
Collections - Personal attention
given to all matters. Z. A. Chance,
Atty.-Ady. 49,

a$FHaIEl
James Brennan Herc-James Bren-
nan formerly Of Devils Lake ana s
day.
Stanton ReturnsAH. Wayne stan
ton, secretary of the Grand Forks
Commercial club has returned from a.
business visit to the Twin Cities.
License Issned-Henry Hollweger
OF Emerado and Emma Bahr Of
thompson were granted q marriage
license here today.
Women Meet-A meeting. Of the
Woman lodge will be held this even
ing at 3 O'Clock in the Odd Fellows
hall. There will be initiation, and a
business meeting, followed by q social
hour.
Bangs Spcke-Tracy r. Bangs and
p. r. MONTGOMERY returned last night
from Red Lake Falls where yesterday
Mr.. Bangs gave the chief address At
the Independence day celebration
there, and Mr. Montgomery led the
community singing.
Mail or Bring your broken glasses
or frames to US. We are Optical Spe-
ctAlists. All work is taken care Of
promptly. r. c. McAllen. Eye Sight
Specialist. Phone 1881. Office,
suite II and 10, " Dakota Pharm-
acy. Grand Forks. N. D.. p. o. bog
764.-Adv.-
Sheets Here-Albert E.. Sheets, as
sistant attorney general was here yes
terday en- route from Drayton, to his
home at Lakota. Mr.. Sheets delivered
the Independence day address at
Drayton yesterday. He went to his
home to visit with a brother who is
leaving within a short time for mili-
tary duty in Hawaii.
Specialties, notably American WOOL
en- n Industrial Alcohol, were added
IA tho fas4ho. aa.naaaa. ~ a. ia.A
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-07-06

Paris.-Six persons we're killed and
IA injured in a railway accident.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-07-06

Myrtle Johnston from Emerad IL,
visiting at the ]. ]. Clynch home on
North First street. She expects to
remain for two or three weeks.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-07-06

Mr.. and Mrs. W. w. Barr arrived In
the city Sunday evening from New
York City to visit relatives and
friends. Mrs. Barr will be remember
ed as Miss Minnie Steinbar, formerly
~ 9nr MS M;n raes; no, Ms wh p MI ssr.fiasI nl ls.i'1
join him IN seNerM. weeks. They YIN
make their home in that city.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-07-06

Lawrence Kelly, who has been en-
ploYed by George Chatf1eld for several
years. has resigned his position and
has gone to Canada.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-07-06

James Brennan Herc-Jame. Bren-
q formerly Of Devils Lake ana now
OF st. Paul was in Grand Forks Mon
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-07-06
NIETALl,

Fred Campbell has returned to his
home in Emerado. No
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-07-06

Stanton ReturnsAH. Mayne STAN
ton, secretary of the Grand Forks
Commercial club has returned from a
business visit to the Twin Cities.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-07-06

Dance at Bachelors Grove--Friday,
July 9th. Music by Ctib9r's 10 peice
novelty orchestra. They're getting,
bigger every weekday.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-07-06

CollcctionsEPersonal calls. Prompt
xemittances. Our collection depart
ment.is well organized. Credit Bur,
Building. Telephone 39.-Ady.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-07-06

George Chatield has gone to Mon
ence, ILL.,, to look after farming In
terests and expects to be gone several
weeks. '
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-07-06

License Issued-Henry Hollweger
Of Emerald and Emma Bahr Of
Thompson were granted a marriage
license here today. Y -
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-07-06

Belmont Park ~ Dancing every
TUESDAY and Friday evenings, 9 to
sl2:l6; 10 cents per. dance. Emard,s
Orchestra.-AdY.
The Washington times., 1920-04-27

over two years Do you think
Meals devotion will last that long,
or will he have another scalp or
two to bring her as trophy by the
time she's free?"
l leaned back. cbagrined, consci-
ously flushing, trying to keep my
eyes steady and unwavering. Then
1 became aware of the fixed and
steady gaze of a man a few tables
away. He was smiling eagerly,
watching me with concern and un-
masked interest. For a minute /
worried for fear we had been talk
ing too loud. had given the appear
ance of a quarrel. Then 1 started
to wonder where had seen the big
blond giant before. He looked IA
miliar. He seemed desperately an1-
ious to command an answering
smile from me- Suddenly he arose
and came eagerly to our table.
"Why, Barbara Anne" he said,
Barbara Anne Lee. don't you know
me-?
Carl Booth" I gasped, utterly
amazed. Good old Carl! or course
I haven't forgotten you"
And to myself I added; Nor the
last time I saw your
To he Continued