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The Washington times., 1920-07-23
The Rhyming
Optimist
.HE crackers are popping and
sizzling and the rockets are
soaring through space. while

THE crackers are popping and
sizzling and the rockets are
= soaring through space. while
the pin-wheels are merrily whiz-
zing, and our land is a lively old
place. Every kid tries to whoop
somewhat louder than all others
who dwell in his block, and the
whole air is fragrant with powder.
while the window-panes shake at
each shock. They have talked for
q number of seasons Of making this
date safe and sane, but there are
a whole flock of good reasons why
the celebrants will not abstain.
True. caution is dope that is splen-
did, and at all other times it gets
by, but l hold it was never intend
ed to be used on the Fourth Of
July. l have tried IL but am not
converted. for my efforts were not
any use; and il may be my tastes
are perverted, but on this date /
long to cut loose. So / rise at the
crack Of the dawning and l fire off
a volley or two, and from then till
the night-owls are yawning I keep
the air vibrant and blue. Now, for
safety I'm strong at Thanksgiving
and at Christmas twill also apply;
but ii seems ! could not go on liv-
ing and observe it on Fourth Of
July. So cheer from the daybreak
TO nightfall, till rival the frog in
my tones. and my feelings are truly
delightful. though from others my
voice will wiring groans. My fire.
works l light by the dozen and l
yell with my full might and main,
for l want every kid and his cous-
in TO know that the Fourth's here
again.
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young man in the street, and. re-
calling his strenuous promise to
the dying father. at once took him
10 task for not coming TO him
sooner.
Before your honeymoon was
over?" the poet smiled.
1T will never be over, God be
pleased" said Julian, with the sub
lime faith OF one who has given
his all.
He related to Teodora for the
first time his agreement with Don
Carlos-he had fitted up a small
room for her to give her a free
scope to indulge her taste for
sculpturing-a taste she had been
unable to cultLvate-and as she
stood before a head of her hus-
band half finished in clay she
turned to protest little.
I'VE are SO happy, Julian, l am
almost sorry you have asked this
this man to disturb US"
He laughted. the self-confdent
laugh of the husband who trusts
infinitely. "Ah, you don't know the
man Carissima, he is young and
devoted to me: he is like a son,
incapable of harboring an evil
-
pany for you when / am away on
business; for my sake you will be
kind to him"
For your sake, Julian, / will be
anything" said Teodora, embracing
him with the fervor of true devo-
tion. when does he Gomez"
This afternoon 1 shall run
around and bring him here"
In such fashion and under such
auspices Ernesto came into the
home OF Don Julian. When Teo-
dora saw him she beheld nothing in
his oomely and youthful face. a
little touched as yet with his rec
ent sorrow, to forecast the whirl-
wind her husband was sowing in
this act OF charity.
Don Julian proudly introduced
them. They shook hands perfume
torily, the boy frakly admiring the
beautiful young wife; the wife
pleased with the appearance Of this
poet to whom her husband had
promised home.
The news was quick to travel.
Don Alvarez heard IL with n mali
cious delight At last here was
something tangible on which to
hang the gossip that would ruin
the reputation of his formidable
rival.
80 the poets gone to roost in
the dovecote," he said at the Cafe
Granada. when the choice tidbit
was discussed at the tables. well,
some men are born lucky and
Ernesto is evidently one of them"
To He Continued Tomorrow.
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Spoilt the Effect.

At a social evening, one very mu-
steal young lady sang a song en-
titled sylvan Sounds. 1t was very
fine, very fine, indeed; and all the
old ladies and gentlemen waxed
quite enthusiastic.
Most delightfulv' gushed one
dear old lady TO a young man. who
chanced to be near her. Isn't she
a lovely singer"
"Yes. quite goodr' replied the
young fellow coolly.
"And didn't it remind you Of the
singing of birds? In fact" went on
the good lady enthusiastically, lone
might almost believe it really was
a bird singing"
We'll, l don't know" remarked
the man; 81 never saw a bird sit
down at table and drink three
cups of tea, eat two helpings
OF veal and ham pie. and enough
cake and sweets to stock a school,"
The Washington times., 1920-07-23
BY Jane Mclean.

~ ON ALVAREZ, retiring to the
Granada after the ceremony,
- discussed the bride with ap-
parent admiration, adding TO his
laudations the harmless remark
that IL was too bad Don Julian was
so old and she so young, but then,
perhaps, after all, IL might be for
the best.
SO said the world, declaring that
evening in the patios and from the
balconies, behind fans, that middle
age and youth were never meant
for mates; it was handicap, and
Don Julian had best be careful.
All OF which, not reaching the
ears Of the happy pair, meant moth
ing to them as they sped on their
honeymoon.
Don Severe and Mercedes. his
wife, remained in Julian's home for
a few days after the wedding.
81 think" said the woman as the
pair drove away. that the girl is
very pretty, but she undoubtedly
married him for his money
Don Severe agreed. Too bad: F:
when a man gets to be my broth
er's age he should think not of mar
rying but of caring for his respon-
sibilities, especially when they are
as great as Julian's.
The aged Maria who, from the
frst, had not liked the sour face OF
the sister in-law of her mistress,
watched the two as they wandered
about the house, commenting on the
new order OF things. She sensed
danger from both Of them, and the
gossip of the servants confirmed her
in her opinion of their capability to
do harm.
But they had gone before the
bridegroom and his bride returned,
and Don Julian, plunging into the
mass Of work demanding his atten-
tion, left Teodora to her own de-
vices.
WATCHING AND WAITING.
The world cooked it's eyes and
ears, but there was nothing in the
daily affairs of the happy couple on
which IL could fasten the slightest
shred of suspicion. Still II waited
and watched. II the match did turn
out we'll, IL would be contrary to
all the prophets, and, therefore,
something would surely happen to
make Il turn out badly.
Is there any prcmonition which
pie who. having happiness in their
comes to those large-hearted peo-
own four walls. admit therein an
other to share with them the Joys
of which they are so well assured7
Don Julian had almost forgotten
Ernesto in the press OF his cares
whom by accident he met that
The Washington times., 1920-07-23
By DR.. VIM. A. McKeevel
Professor in the University OF
Kansas and an Authority
on Child Training.

thC - VA
Kansas and an Authority
on Child Training.
MY young friend, can you
Nl stay by your ideal until
you get better one?
Can you continue on your way
in spite of obstacles and discour-
agements till you have finished
the job you set out to do?
Can you pursue your course of
life as planned for this year
without being enticed away from
it by your friends or persuaded
to leave it by those of your
own household?
Can you get out early, proceed
twenty blocks by car and on foot
mount to that 'fourth-story office
and be there by 8 o'clock, the
first to meet the manager per-
sonally and apply for that COW
eted position?
Can you leave your present po-
sition because it does not fit you,
because it has no enticement for
your dreams, because it holds out
no promise of personal growth
and promotion.-can you call for
your pay check, get out and
founder about unsalaried tall
YOU find that work which will
make your heart leap for joy!
Will You Make Sacrifices?
Can you quit the job you have
for reasons given above and
swing back into a good high
school or vocational school and
there stay for a number OF years,
riskinp every cent saved on an
education, going without many OF
the luxuries and some of the
comforts of life for the sake of
the ideal you pursue, turning
vour back upon the lure OF high
wages for mere time service
can you go on with the self.de-
nial. suffer the privation, with,
stand the probable jests and
criticisms of friends, and finally
win out with your struggle for
career?
Can YOU turn your back upon
drunkenness when others are
drinking around you? Can you re,
sist the allurements OF the Ieu
light district when stronger iook-
ing Young men than yourset are
go frequently having their Souls
singed in that flame OF poison ana
lust? Can you deny yourselt the
.adrotive influence OF the cigar
cite which Is thinning the req
blood corpuscles, palsying the
heart action and blighting the lie
purpose OF so many boys as sood
looking as you are?
Can you pretend not to hear and
actually try not to remember the
circumstances when some other
youth tells in your hearing story
intended to lower your respect Tor
your mother or sister, or for. won,
en- and girls of other households
Few Live Up to Vision.
You observe, My Young Friend,
that / am writing Of general
sturdiness of character and in
tegrity Of purpose which Is potcn
tally common to nearly all young
men like yourself. but which is ac-
tnally rare, simply because SO
The Washington times., 1920-07-23
CHAPTER XII.
Copyright. 1870. by star Company.
DON .ftsFnoOni"

Copyushts lsEVs oy stsH Sc"p~"'
SS~ ooD sfternoon!"
Tn. speaker had come
~ across the grass so quick
ly and quietly that the pair seated
at the table. under the huge UNI
brella canopy. were not aware or
her proximity until she greeted
them.
IL was Matilda Chambers. John
Brandon sprang 10 his feet.
Miss Matilda" he exclaimed.
Good afternoon"
Barbara held out her hand with q
pleased laugh.
"Oh, this Is nice, Matte! Sit down.
here and talk 20 US. Let US order
some tes-.-or something-for you"
Indeed, no. Matilda protested.
~ do not want a thing 20 eat-for
l have just had tea with Tom
Whites mother, who CHANGED 20 be
here. ] came out by trolley and
waited around in the clubhouse for
Harriet Hale. She promised TO mo-
tor out in time to take me home.
She has not appeared-and IL Is al
most an hour later than / expected
her. suppose she has been de-
tained-or forgotten all about me-"
John suggested.
Matilda shook her head. "No-I
asked at the office"
Stay with us until we are ready
TO CO." Barbara urged. Then we
can take you home-csn't we?"-
with a glance at her lover.
He did not betray the disappoint-
ment that he felt at the question.
He had hoped that Barbara wanted
TO be alone with him--just as he
wanted TO be alone with her But
he would conceal his chagrin.
"Of course, we can take Miss Ma
tilda home" he agreed courteously
Matilda smiled, unconscious that
any shadow OF regret lurked behind
the words.
A PLEASED ACCEPTANCE.
81 shall be awfully proud to ride
home in that wonderful new car Of
yours, Mr.. Brandon. ] am actually
hoping now that Harriet forgets all
about me"
While the two girls chattered Of
various matters, John Brandon
unused on Barbara's invitation to
her friend. And, gradually. he saw
the matter in what he believed was
tHe ciedr lSnt Oh reason.
The child was so unselfish that
she could not behold anyone in diff
fculty without longing to help her.
She was even willing to forego the
pleasure of a ride home alone with
her lover IL. by this self-denial. she
might give Matilda Chambers a
pleasure.
He watched the two young crea-
lures as they talked. Matilda was
neat little body-almost boy-like
in appearance, with her smooth hair
and her tailor-made clothes. She
was Of totally different type from
Barbara-yet pleasant-looking
girl.
But Barbara! He felt his heart
throb as he gazed at her. She was
30 dainty, so exquisite. In her sheer
white frock, with her hat casting a
pink glow on her face. she was un-
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Not Yet Hardened.

"It was lovely" sighed the girl
in the pink charmeuse with metal
trimmings, as she described a play
she had witnessed the evening be-
fore. you could have heard a pin
drop while the hero held the lead
ing lady in passionate embrace"
We'll" murmured her male COM
panion, knowing she had more to
tell him.
That's why l lost patience when
the conductor OF the orchestra
spoiled the scene by dropping his
baton to the floor" she said. ang-
rily.
Bear with the poor man. hap
pen to know that the leading lady
is his wife, and he hasn't been mar
ritd to her long enough to watch
st&h scenes with professional indif-
ference"
The Washington times., 1920-07-23
The Last Resource.

Hands upw commanded a man
who entered the shop of a trades
man. The victim laughed as he
complied. THE joke Is on you" he
sadly chuckled. "I've just paid a
large bill for goods;'a a month ago
my landlord increased my rent; my
son has returned from France, and
cannot hnd job. and today the
bank in which / kept the remnant
OF my money went to the wall.
I've been looking all night for one
OF you chaps. shall have to learn
the hold-up business"
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LIVING UP TO IDEALS
Man Who Wins Is One Who Pursues His Course He
Planned It.

many youths fail to hold persist
emily to their vision and live up to
their highest.
And l wish it were possible for
me to sit for an hour beside every
young man who reads this brieef
questionnaire and who believes
that it might be made to fit his
case. | should like to ask him
questions of personal nature, and
then proceed to explain how l can
see many big possibilities hidden in
his life. Indeed, l am prepared
for all such young men who come
to me.
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THE STORY TO DATE.

In romantic Seville Don Julian Cor
gas, an influential man past the flush
OF youth, falls In love with Teodora.
beautiful orphan, who reciprocates
his affection with a whole hearted de-
votion. Don Julian calls on Teodora
in her garden and tells her how great
Is his attachment The lovers walk
in the garden while the world passes
by Outside. When he goes the old
nurse. Maria, laments that Julian Is
not younger. Teodora resents this
and shows the extent Of her admiration
for her fance by the warmth OF her
defense. Don Julian promises an aged
friend that ne will look out for his
son, Ernesto, dreamy young poet,
The father dies and Julian marries
fedora
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Nothing Wanting.

This" smiled the fond young
wife. as she handed a plate OF pud-
ding to her husband. rs cottage
pudding. | made IL myself"
The man tasted IL doubtfully.
"Td have known II was cottage
pudding" he returned.
lighted.
the wallpaper"
The Washington times., 1920-07-23
Where She Erred.

Miss Gerty Cad called the new
maid and said tartly:
"If you don't improve, Maria, l
shall have to dispense with your
services"
But l do my best" Maria in
sisted
Yesterday afternoon you insulted
a friend of mine"
'Why, l never even"
when Mr.. Gumson called for me
with his golf clubs he said you
slammed the door in his face"
"Was that a golf bag he hadT'
Eyes"
I'm sorry. miss, but 1 thought he
was an umbrella mender."
The Washington times., 1920-07-23
Who's Who in 'The World and His Wife I"
ALI-STAR CAST:
Watch for This Story in Motion Pictures

''The World and His Wife, to be in mo-
tion pictures the best theaters is Cosmopolitan pro-
ducton released as Paramount Aircraft picture from
the play by Charles Frederic Nirdnger founded the
dramatic verse of Jose Echegaray.
The Washington times., 1920-07-23
The World and His Wife HT xT% fl~1sf5 RTBENS

"The World
and His
Wife" I" the
new film
drama
gives q
striking
picture of
the effect
of gossip
on the
. happiness
of married
life.
In this
scene
Alma
Rubens
Teodora,
the wife
of the
~
--
The Washington times., 1920-07-23

HON ALVAREZ, retiring to the
Granada after the ceremony,
- discussed the bride with APP
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-09-09
Hair Often Ruined
By Careless Washing

Soap should be used very carefully.
# you want TO keep your hair looking
its best. Most soaps and prepared
shampoos contain too much aIkali.
This dries the scalp. makes the hair
brittle, and ruins it.
The best thing for steady use j. Null
SIZED cocoanut oil shampoo (Which IS
pure and greaseless). and is better
than anything else you can use.
One or two teaspoonsful Of Mulsitlcd
will cleanse the hair and scalp thor
oughly. Simply moisten the hair with
water and rub it in. 1t makes an
abundance of rich, creamy lather.
which rinses out easily. removing
every particle of dust. dirt, dandru1
and excessive oil. The hair dries qu.cA-
ly and evenly. and 1t leaves the scalp
soft. and the hair fine and silky.
bright. lustrous. fluffy and easy 10
manage.
You can get Mulsihed cocoanut oil
shampoo AZ any pharmacy, its very
cheap and a few ounces Will supply
every member Of the family for
months. BE sure your druggist gives
you Mulsifed adv.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-09-09
Tuition t4ad

u4t-o-i -i4-'d --------------- -
So.
All persons Interested are rcquesle~
70 be present.
WILLIAM A. FUZZY.
D. c. MORRIS.
w. Z. VAN HORNE,
Board OF School 1ru1tceS
city Of East Chicago.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-09-09
HIS RUPTURE

was badly ruptlred While lifting
trunk several years ago. Doctors said
my only hope OF cure was an opera
ton Trusses did me no good. Finally
: got hold OF something that quickly
and completely cured me. Years have
passed and the rupture has never re-
turned. although ! ann doing hard work
rs a CARPENTER. There was no opera
ton. no lost time no trouble I have
nothing 10 sell. but VIII give full in
complete cure without operation.Nlf YOU
write 10 me. Eugene N. PuNen. Car
penter. 54S-G Narcellus Avenue. Man
asquan. y J. Better cut out this no.
tice and show il to any others who arc
ruptured-you may save a life or at
least stop the misery Of rupture and the
worry and danger OF n-operation.-Adv
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-09-09

Dr. and Mrs. Frank Townsley OF
South Barring ave are home form
trip TO wabash and Idaville. Ind !.
where they attended a family reunion
in the latter city Of the doctors rela-
tives.
Mrs. Julia Feeney 81 OH city. Pa,
and accompanied by Miss Margaret
Savage from the same city. were house
guests OF M and Mrs. Arthur Nc
Laughlin OF Barring ave. Mrs Feen-
ey is mother 10 Mrs. Mclaughlin.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-09-09

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
OF ESTATE
IN THE NATTER or THE ESTATE
OF MARGARET HU---7-7ER. DE
CEASED. NO. 1886.
IN THE LAKE SUPERIOR COURT.
SLIsIcMBEK TERM. 1920.
Notice IS hereby given TO the Heirs.
Lcgatces ana Creditors Of Margaret
Huebner. deceased. To appear in the Lake
Superior Court. held at Hammond. In
diana. on the 9Th day of October l92c.
and show cause. If any. why tic Final
settlement Accounts with the estate OF
said dccedent should not be approved;
and said heirs are notified TO then and
there make proof OF helrship. and re
ccive their distributive shares.
Witness the Clerk of the Lake Su-
perior Court at Hammond, this oth day
Of September 1920
(SeaD HERBERT L. WHEATON.
9-9-16 Clerk l.. 5. {.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-09-09

NOTICE OF FINAL SUPPLEMENT
OF ESTATE
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-09-09
o. - sTENIU. Diseased. \

OF lax STENIU. DECEASED. NO.
2O29.
IN THE LAKE SUPERIOR COURT.
SUPERIOR TERM. 1920.
Notice is hereby given 10 the Heirs.
Lcgatccs and Creditors Of Max Steniu.
deceased. TO appear il the Lake SUI
perior Court held at Hammond. Indiana.
on the 18th day of October. 1920. and
show cause. If any. why the FINAL Set
tlement Accounts with the estate OF said
decedent should not be approved; and
said heirs are notihcd to then and there
make proof Of hcirship. and REEVE their
distr4butive shares
Witness the Clerk of the Lake SUI
perior Court. at Hammond this Sth. day
Of September. 1920
tScaD HERBERT L. WHEATON.
9-9-I6 Clerk L. S. C.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-09-09
LEGAL NOTICES

NOTICE BY TRUSTEE OF Ills APP
POINTMENT
STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF
LAKE
~ THE NATTER OF WALTER SPEC
TER AND LOUIS KARLIN DOING
BUSINESS UNDER THE FIRM
NAME AND STYLE c. QUALITY
GARAGE AND TIRE SHOP At 61o
CHICAGO AVE. -ASr CHICAGO.
IND. ASSIGNED
TO Whom II May Concern.
You are hereby not~.d that on the
2Srd day of August 1929 the under
signed was appointed trustee OF the
property OF the Quality Garage & Tire
shop, under an assignment made by
Walter Spector and Louis Karin for
the benefit Of their creditors.
HERMAN TISHMAN.
9-9-l6-23 Trustee.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-09-09
NOTTCE

NOTICE
Notice is hereby gwen that there
Will be q public meeting IN tie Coun-
eli Chamber or the City Han at East
Chicago. Indiana. On Tuesday. Sep
TENDER 18th. 1920 at s o'clock ?. n. for
the purpose Of considering ire 1921
Budget or the East Chicago Pubic
Library and the proposed tax levy to
be made. at which meeting any tax
payer q said City VIII have the right
70 be heard
The following is the estimate made
by the Trustees Of the East Chicago
Public Library Board
Valuation Of al taxable properly
with in the jurisd ction of the city Of
East Chicago as certified to the CLERK
OF said City under the hand and seal
Of the Auditor Of Lake County. md.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-09-09
Specials for Friday and Saturday
CANE GRADUATED SUGAR-W $500 ORDER 10 lbs for SLAB
CERESOTA OR PLLSBURY FLOUR-24a ID. sack for $I85

Richelieu Brand Sifted
Early June Peas. per
can 23c, per dozen
cans $40
Monsoon Brand Red Kid
ney Beans. per can
15c, per doz. ,S1.70
Del Monies Brand Royal
Ann Cherries. n ew
pack. No. w can
55c, per doz. .S6.35
Monsoon Table Salt. 10
lb. bag 32c
Richelieu Brand Apple
Cider, | gallon bottle
for .S1.20
Log Cabin Syrup, family
size can 43c
Libby $, Pet or Carnation
Milk. 6 cans $50
Dromedary Dates. new
pack, per pkg. .23c
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-09-09
NOTICE OF SAID o. SCHOOL III
pRONEMEENT- BONDS.

NOTICE OF SAIL OF SCHOOL III
PROVEMBENT BONDS.
Notice is hereby given by the Board
OF School Trustees OF the School City
CT East Chicago. Indiana. that SAID
Beard Will al its ofnce in the Mckinley
Building in SAID city on the 18th day OF
September, 1920 at O'Clock 2. NJ. OF
said day offer for sale n>e year school
Improvement bonds Of said CITY - tbs
face value Of 100000 in denominations
of $1,000 each. bearing interest at the
rate Of six per cent per annum payable
semi-annually and beins issued to pro
vide funds Tor the construction OF an
addition to the Washington High
school Building and an addition to the
CARRIED Grade School Building IN and
FOR said school Git.
said Board reserves the right to re-
jcct any and all bids.
WILLIAM \. FUZY.
". b. VAN HORNE.
D. c MORRIS.
Members Board OF school Trustees.
". L. critics,
Attorney for school City. 8-26-9-2-9
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-09-09

Salaries to teachers S2sS. 900
The valuation or taxable property
within tho jurisdiction Of the School
city Of East Chicago, Indiana. as certi-
ned under the hand and seal of the Au-
ditor of Lake County. Indiana. is SS7.-
4S9975
The rate Of taxation proposed to BE-
lcvied on each one Hundred Dollars of
taxable property within said school city
is as follows:
Spcc.a fund
Bond fund ----------------- II
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NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that there viii
be public meeting ii the offices Of
the Boars- OF school Trustees in the
Mckinley School Building in the City
81 Last Chicago. Indiana, on the 18th
day Of Scptvmber 1920 at eight o'clock
p. m. Tor tho purpose OF considering the
1921 budget Of the school city Of East
Chicago and the proposed tax levy TO he
made. At which meeting any taxpayer
Of said city VIII have The right to be
heard
The following is the estimate proposed
BY the Board Of school Trustees Of the
City Of LAST Chicago for consideration
at said meeting
SPECIAL FUND
Salaries administrative
ianItors. -s.0.0Oe