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"A Spirited and Swiftly Moving Romance o
Hearts and High Society, by the Greatest
Living Master of Fiction.

But he went in and locked his
door, and kept his back turned to
the desk where pen and ink were
tempting him as usual, and almost
beyond endurance now. And at
last he weakened, and wrote her
once more.
MY Dear Mrs. Leeds-
IT feel sure that your failurs
to answer my note Of last week
was unintentional.
Some day. when you have .
moment. would you write me .
line saying that you win be at homo
to me?
VERY sincerely yours.
RICHARD 8. QUARREN."
He took this note to the nearest
district messenger office: then re-
turned to his ROOM
Restless Night.
After an interrninabis time the
messenger reported for the sigma
ture. Mrs. Leeds was not ut home
and he had left the note as d.
rected.
The night was q white one. He
did not feel very we'll when he sat
scanning the morning paper over
his coffee. Recently he had formed
the custom Of reading two columns
In the paper--real estate, news and
society. In the latter column Strelsa
usually figured.
She figured as usual this morn
ing; and he read the fulsome stuff
attentively. Also there was a flour
ish concerning an annual event at
the Santa Regina
And Quarren read this very care
fully; and made up his mind as he
finished the paragraph.
The conclusion he came to over
his coffee and newspaper material
ized that afternoon at a charity
bazaar. where, as he intended, he
met Strelsa Leeds face to face. She
said, coolly amiable:
Have you been away? One
never sees you these days"
II have been nowhere" he said,
pleasantly.
She shook her pretty head In re-
proof:
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"Oh. yes. Charity has not yet
pallsd on my palate-perhaps be-
cause / need 80 much myself"
II have never considered you IN
object Of charity"
Then I must draw your kind at
tention TO my pitiable case by do
ing a little begging. Could I
ask your forgiveness. for example!
And perhaps obtain IT."
Her face flushed. II have moth
ing to forgive you, Mr.. Quarren,"
she said with decision.
do you mean THAR"
Certainly"
II scarcely know how to take
your-senerosity."
His Chance.
1T offer none. There 10 no 90
casion for generosity or for the ex-
ercise Of any virtue, cardinal or
otherwise. You have not offended
me. nor I you'll trust. Have
II"
NO" he said
Men came UP to speak to her,
one or two women nodded to her
from nearby groups which present.
ly mingled, definitely separating
her from Quarren unless either he
or she chose to evade the natural
trend Of things. Neither made the
effort. Then Sir Charles Madison
Joined her, and Quarren. smlling!y
accepting that gentleman's adven.
as his congo, took his leave OF
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Rhym,ing Optin,ist

are ended. feel as stupid as a
clod, my strength Is all expended.
But, 10! as 1 approach nv flat a
sweet aroma rises; / leave the poet
to his chat of flowers that he prizes
Il leave to him the nosegay of
lilies. pansies, roses, while for my
self. l only pray for less aesthetic
posies. l never smelled a flower
yet to make my pulses quicken as
can these fragrant whiffs get
when wife is frying chicken. Oh,
boon to make each daily task seem
light and quickly over; oh, prize
for which king might ask. I
know that I'm in clover! so
though at times rudely growl at
things the Summers bringing,
when dining on this prinCely
fowl my gladdened heart goes
singing. And none should heed
me when l fuss and grumble
like the dickens, for Summer seems
all beauteous when I devour fried
ohickena-
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strelsa and went his way-which
CHANGED also. to be tho way of Mrs.
Lester Caldera. very fetching In
lilac gown and hat
Suzanne Lannis, lips slightly
curling. looked after them, touch
Ing Strelsa's elbow:
"Cyrille simply cannot let Ricky
alone" she said. The bill-posters
doesn't come to her senses"
"who?" asked Strelsa, as ono or
two people laughed guardedly.
why. Cyrille Caldera. Ellie
s'affiche. ma cherer'
Mrs Caldera!' repeated the girl.
surprised.
And Ricl,yi Are you blind
Strelsa7 It's been on for two weeks
or moro. And she'd better not play
too confidently with Ricky. You
can usually forecast what a Wild
animal will do, never how a trained
one is going TO behave"
Such scandal laughed Chyros
Lacy. How many OF US can az
ford to turn our backs TO the rest.
OF the cage even for an INSTANT
Sir Charles, simply don't dare to
go away. Otherwise Ia purchase
several OF those glittering articles
yoader-whatever they are. Do
you happen to known"
Automatic revolvers. The car
tridges are charged with Japanese
perfumes Did you never see one'"
he asked turning 10 Strelsa But
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she was not listening: and ne trans
ferred his attention TO Chrysos.
Several people MAYED forward to
examine the pretty and apparently
deadly little weapons: Sir Charles
was called upon TO explain the Jap
anese game Of perfumes. and every.
body began to purchase the para
phernalia. pistols, cartridges. targets
and counters.
Sir Charles came back. presently,
to where Strelsa still stood, Hstlessiy
examining laces.
"All kinds of poor people have
blinded themselves making these
pretty things" she said as Sir
Charles came up beside her. MY
only apparent usefulness IL to buy
them, suppose"
He offered her one Of the auto
matte pistols.
IT'S loaded" he cautioned her.
solemnly.
What an odd sift. she said
surprised, taking It gingerly into
her gloved hand. rs It really for
me. And why?"
Are you timid about f1rearns7'
he asked jestinsly.
mo. don't know any
thing about them-e1cept to keep
my finger away from the trigger.
i know enough to do that"
He supposed that she also was.
testing. and her fsstidious hand
ling OF the weapon amused him.
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And when she asked him II II was
safe to carry In her muff. he as
sured her very gravely that she
might venture to do SO. Turn 1t
loose on the first burglar. he added,
'.and his regeneration will begin in
all tho forty.nine odors of sanctity."
Deadly Intelligence.
Strelsa smiled without compre-
bending. Cyrtlle Caldera was stand
Ing Just beyond them. apparently,
trying the effect Of various linked
gems against her lilac gown. and
inviting Quarren's opinion Of tho
results. Their backs were turned;
Ricky's blond head seemed to come
.unreasonably close to Cyrille's at
moments. Once Mrs. Caldera
thoughtlessly laid a pretty hand on
his arm as though In emphasis.
Their unhesrd conversation was
evidently amusing them.
Strelsa's smile renamed unaltered;
people were coming constantly to
pay their respects to her: and they
fingered, attracted and amused by
her unusual gaiety. charm and wit.
Her mind seemed suddenly to have
become crystal clear. her gay re-
torts to lively badlnage and her
laughing epigrams were deliciously
spontaneous. A slight exhilaration.
without apparent reason. was trans.
forming her, swiftly. into an incar-
nation entirely unknown even to
herself.
Conscious Of q wonderful mood
never before experienced. perfectly
aware Of her unusual brllliancy and
beauty, surprised and interested in
the sudden revelation of powers
within her still unexercised, she felt
herself. for the first time In her life,
in contact with things heretofore
tmpalpable-and. in spirit, with deli
cate fingers, she gathered up in
stinctively those intangible threads
with which man Ii guided as surely
as though driven in chains of steel.
And all the while she was aware
Of Quarren's boyish head bending
almost too near to Cyrille CalderA's
over the trays of antique Jewels,
and all the while she was conscious
of the TRANSPORTATION in process
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Who's Who in ''The Streets of AscalOn"

STRELSA LEEDS-A charming young
widow, who comes to New York and is spon-
sored by one of the leaders Of society.
RICHARD QUARREN-A gifted young idler,
who falls in love with Strelsa
LANGLY SPROWL-A multi-millionaire,
who has determined to marry Strelsa, and
who has explained his unsavory past to her
by a seemingly frank talk.
SIR CHARLES MALLISON-A rich Eng
ishman, who has long hoped to win
Strelsa's heart.
MARY LEDWITH-Who, betrayed by
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Sprowl, at last sees the good in Chester
Ledwith, the husband she tossed aside.
THE EARL OF DANKMERE-Wh brings
over lot of family pictures and incident
ally starts Quarren on the road to useful
ness.
MOLLY WYCHERLY-A great friend Of
Strelsa's, who breaks to Quarren the news
that the young widow has lost all her
money.
MRS. SPROWL-A Fifth avenue dowager,
who undertakes matrimonial campaign
for Strelsa, hoping to marry her to Sir
Charles Madison.
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NHE maid smiled sympathetical-

ly. It's past ten. ma'am-I
wanted TO wake you. but Mr..
Winterdick wouldn't let me. lie told
me to say that he'd write"
Eve caught her breath.
You mean-he's gone7'
Yes, mann"
She lay back on the pillows
weakly.
Gone! without word of good
bye! And Calligan had begged her
to give him another chance.
Eva lunched alone. Peter had
gone out early and left word that he
did not know when he should be
hack. Eva sighed YEARLY. She sup
posed that last night would make
more trouble between Peter and
Kitty. She knew that Peter had
been seething with rage and jeaI-
ousy all the evening.
The rooms seemed very quiet
without Philip. After lunch she
went into the library and looked
around with desolate eyes.
One OF Philips pipes with the
ashes still in the bowl lay on the
mantel shelf. A tweed coat OF his
was tossed across the chair back.
A letter which he had commenced
and left unfinished still lay on the
blotter. Eva went across and looked
at It. II began: Dear Mother" -
She wondered what Mrs. Winterdick
would say when Philip arrived
alone.
After all. 1t did not much matter.
Things could only get worse as time
went on, till soon there would be no
need Of explanation.
And-Calligan! She thought OF
him alphabetically. What would he
do now! Did he intend to take Sc
riously what she had asked of him
last night?. The memory OF her
words no longer make her cheeks
burn. She did not know whether
she still wanted to struggle to win
her husbands love. But she did
want to distract herself, to try to
smother her own acute unhappi-
ness.
Peter came in while she was
wandering round Philips room. He
looked rather pale and constrained.
lie avoided his sisters eyes.
He had had lunch, he said-with
Kitty, he added, with a note Of de-
fiance.
Eva said nothing, and suddenly he
broke OUT
what on earth possessed Philip
last nights IL I didn't know /
should have thought he had been
drinking"
His sisters cheeks famed.
What do you mean?" she asked
quietly.
He began to buster. He looked
very like his father at that mo-
meilt.
What do I mean! You know
very well what mean! The way
abominable for her! What could
he treated Kitty-he-made things
she do? IL was angry with her
this morning, but l can see now
that II was not really her fault.
She explained the whole thing to
me-
Eva's lips curled bitterly.
What did she EXPLAIN" she
asked.
"Why-all the tomfoolery that
went on" he said roughly. I
wouldn't have believed II Of Phil,p
lit II was an insult TO YOU
besides being-heing most en-.
barrassing for Kitty. suppose I
ought to have said something at
the time, but with you there - ."
Eva laughed.
You need not trouble about me,
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By Aline Michaelis.
Fried Chicken

TINE August sun is beamlng
down and keeps the landscape
frying. No wonder that l fret
and frown and snap off buttons
signing. Some lucky folks, when
1t gets hot, can hasten to the
ocean and travel in a cool, white
yacht wherever they've a notion.
But not for me these costly joys
that make fellow jolly; for me
the city's ceasless noise OF whistle.
tram and trolley While others
iull at woods and shotc, their long
vacations taking, stay where
urban noises roar, first frying and
then baking. Yet, as I thus review
my plight, on one glad thought l
stumble, which serves to make my
burdens light and keeps my spirit
humble. AS home each night
slowly plod. when all days tasks
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BY Robert w Chambers.
Whose Novels Have Won Him In
ternational Fame.

Whose Novels Have Won Him In
ternatiOnal Fame.
KIT DON'T want to meet airy
cock fighters" growled est
gard.
They're all right. too-but there
are all kinds of interestin' people
In my circles--writers like Karl.
huntin' people. a professional here
and there-end then there's that
fascinatin' Mrs. Wyland- Baily. the
best trap-shot"---
Trap-shot," repeated Westguard
In disgust, and took his cigar and
himself into seclusion.
Quarren also pushed back his
chair. preparing to rise.
"Doin' anythin'?" inquired O'Hara.
desiring to be kind. young Gala
han and the Harlem Mutt have 1t
out at the Catartct Club tonight"
he added persuasively.
Another time, thanks" said
Quarren; I've letters to write"
He wrote them-all the business let
ters he could think of. concentrat-
ing his thoughts as much as pos
sible. Afterward he lay down on
the lounge with a book, and re-
manned there for an hour. although
he changed books every few min
utes. This was becoming a bad
habit. But 1t was difficult reading.
although 1t ranged from Kipling to
the Book of Common Prayer: and
at last he gave 1t up and. turning
over, buried his head in the cush-
ions.
This wouldn't do either; he rack
his brains for further employment.
found excuses for other business let
tiers. wrote them. then attacked a
pile of social mathematics and let
tiers heretofore deliberately neglect
ed to the ragged edge of decency.
He replied to them all. and inva-
riably in the negative.
1t gave him something to do to
go out to the nearest lamp post
and mail his letters. But when
again he came back to his room
the silence there left him hesitat-
ing on his threshold.
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Friendship and Love.

DEAR MISS FAIRFAX:
For five years l have known a fine
young fellow five years my senior.
He Is a college boy studying a pro-
fession, though not over enthusiastic
about his career. In the first four
years of our friendship he was
brother TO me, helping me with my
school work. He had my full con-
fidence. In the past nine months
I've learned that 1 care for him
moro than I realized. He knows
this: how, I don't know. I've rea-
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ADVERTISEMENT.
ADVERTISEMENT.
Now Is the Time to Get Rid OF
These Ugly Spots.

There's no longer the slightest need Of
feeling ashamed of your freckles as
othine-double strengths guaranteed to
remove these homsly spots
Simply get an ounce of othine-dou-
BILE strength-from any druggist and apply
little OF IL night ana morning and you
should soon see that even the worst
freckles have begun to disappear. while
the lighter ones have vanished entirely.
II 10 seldom that more than an ounce
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and gain a beautiful clear complexion.
Be sure 20 ask for the double strength
othine. as this IL sold under suarants.
OF money back II Il fails to rsmoy.
frecklsA
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When cooking hard-boiled eggs
boil In salt water and dip immediate
ately IN cold water. They will then
peel easily.
Vinegar added to the backing
makes shoes and boots shine more
brilliantly.
To freshen stale vegetables, soak
them for an hour In cold water to
which the Juice Of a lemon has
been added.
Scratches and marks on polished
furniture can b removed by rub
bing them with nnseed Oil and
turpentine-
A pinch Of salt or bicarbonate o.
soda put into milk as soon rs II is
delivered In the morning will help
to keep 1t sweet
There is no necessity to starch
curtains and tAblecloths. Put a
tablespoonful of methylated spirit
to a gallon Of rinsing water. This
will make the cloths quite stiis.,
and they will shine when ironed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-26
This Day in History

THIS is the anniversary of the first of firearms
and cannon at the battle of Crecy, in 1885, between
the English and the French. The innovation spelled
the doom Of the spear and pike. the ancient method
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Did You EUer See Jobs Coffin?

TT is visible about 10 o'clock at night directly in the
SOUTH north of east from Affair. The constellation
called Jobs Coffin is little group of stars close to-
gether, somewhat like fish with dropping tail.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-01-13

from his office or the matter left to
the commandant at Rockaway. What
ever course is pursued, the precept
and powers of the court, lie said,
would be broad.
The court, in its investigation of the
reported sale of the aeronauts' let
ters, Mr.. Daniels said, probably will
inquire into rumors that letters were
offered for sale by persons in the ma
val service. Also reports that the
balloon left Rockaway with insuffici-
ent provisions and no fire arms will
be investigated, he added.
Mr. Daniels was asked if Lieuten-
ant Farrell would have an opportun-
ity to ask the court to investigate any
charges he though might have been
made by brother officers detrimental
to his character in connection with
the exploit.
IF Lieutenant Farrell thinks that
anything has been said injurious to
his reputation, he can present it to
this court" Mr.. Daniels replied.
The secretary earlier had "deplor-
ed" the clash between Lieutenants
Farrell and Hinton.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-01-13
.S|NN FEM HAS 100000
FIGHTERS UNDER ARMS

DUBLIN. Jan. 13.-(By Charles M.
Mccain, U. p. Staff Correspondent)
The Sim Fein organization has
100000 men under arms in Ireland, /
was informed authoritatively today.
This republican army represents five
percent of the Irish population, ac-
cording to an informant. He point
ed out that Americas manpower con-
tributed in the world war was four
percent. The army has military dis
cipline, is organized into zone groups
with commanders of each, all under
orders from central headquarters. is
partially uniformed and has a num-
ber of secret arsenals and armories.
Members of the army pursue their or
dinary farm and city life except that
they are subject to call for ambush
duty or secret service and a weekly
military lecture or drill. A farmer
may toll for a month under the eyes
of the British military. On the Thrift
eth day he may be called to fight
four or five hours in ambush. In the
city the young men work in shops and
factories. Once n week they slip
away to a secret meeting place to lis
ten to a military lecture or take part
in drill. Often the volunteer is called
from the counter or lathe to shadow
government agents.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-01-13

cert platform that has been attained
by few native artists.
Commencing her musical studies
when she was but seven years old, her
singing and dramatic reading kept her
before the public much OF the time
since her childhood. Miss Gilbert had
an opportunity rarely afforded stu
!, dent Of singing, the personal friend
ship OF Madam Modjeska the greatest
Shakespearian actress of all time, with
whom she studied the works of the
great master. Her dramatic talent
was so marked that II was only when
she saw the possibility Of combining
her dramatic ability with her voice,
that she gave up the spoken drama to
become a singer, and now her knowl-
edge OF the drama has made 1t pos
sible for her to attain the highest art
Of Interpretation Of song. The spent
| several years in New York studying
with the best teachers OF the metrop-
oils and 1t was there in her seven
teenth year that she made her profess
sional debut.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-01-13
TRAINS OF WOUNDED
WIND WAY TO RELIEF

CoNsTANTINOPLE, Jan. 1s.-U.
P.)-The roll of artillery echoed
through the hills surrounding Brusa
as long trains of wounded wound
their way back to the Greek base. The
Turkish nationalists are reported re-
sisting vigorously the Greek advance
without success. Important Greek
successes are claimed in the Brusa,
Ussiak and Meandro sectors.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-01-13
Rush Clothes to Men.

ROCKAWAY, n. Y, Jan. 13.-Lieu-
tenant w. A. Evans of the air sta
ton here left today for Toronto, TAX
ing new clothing for the balloonists
stranded in the frozen north.
Upon arrival at New York the men
will be rendered a luncheon and then
come here to head parade of SOL
diers, sailors and citizens of Rocka-
way after which they are going to
their station.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-01-13
AMERICAN BALLoNIsTs
Continued from page u

relI who alluded to Hinton as my
old pal" They indicated that the in.
cident was closed.
The train probably will reach Tor
o-ro tomorrow afternoon. They in
tend leaving Toronto for New York
az y. m.
Lieutenant Hinton suffering from
swollen ieet as a result of the long
trip from Moose Factory on snow
shoes. The others apparently are in
good shape.
Lieutenant Kloor said he had writ
ten nearly 0,000 words telling of the
trip. Much of it was written by cand-
lie light and many of the candles he
made himself from tallow.
Il do not want to appear selfish, .
ne said. I have had a wire from
Secretary Daniels authorizing us to
talk, but / have written story of
the trip myself and it contains some
dope that has not been printed
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-01-13
AID MEETS.

The Ladies' Aid of the Presbyterian
church met yesterday in the church
reception rooms, with Mrs. Clair Ed
wards, Mrs. Fred Beck. Mrs. Roy
Dodge, Mrs. Grover Traylor Mrs.
George Peebler, Mrs. j. S. Macy. Mrs.
Ruth Geiss and Mrs. George Elder as
hostesses. After the business meet
ing. Mrs, Robertson sang a solo, with
Miss Sutherland as accompanies, and
Mrs. s. H, Forshaw gave vocal solo
with Mrs, Fl. +. Mclean at the pi-
ano.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-01-13
Daniels NLakes Statement.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13.-Mr. Dan
iels said that the court of inquiry had
not been ordered and he was not sure
whether the order would be issued
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-01-13

LADIES AID MEETS.
About fifty members OF the Meth
cdists Ladies Aid met yesterday after
noon in the reception rooms Of the
Nchuroh AT the business meeting,
Mrs, w. j. Stockman was elected vice
president to fill vacancy. The Soc
iety paid Sl00 on it's church pledge,
In the social hour which followed,
Mrs. T. A. Wylie sang a vocal solo,
and Mrs. Albert Ecklund gave read
ing from Walt Mason, after which
refreshments were served,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-01-13

MISS HUNTLEY IN PORTLAND.
Miss Helen Huntley left last night
for Portland where she will spend the
weekend as the guest of friends.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-01-13

CLUB WILL MEET.
Mrs. Lee Moorhouse and Mrs.
George H. Clark win be hostesses to-
morrow afternoon for meeting Of
the Current Literature Club. II will
be held in the library club room.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-01-13
GENEVIEVE GILBERT
Dramatic Soprano
Columbia Symphony Orchestra

The dramatic soprano, Miss Gene
We've Gilbert, who sings here with the
Ladies Columbia Symphony Orches-
ira on Wednesday, January 19, at the
Oregon Theater, is said to be one Of
the finest American artists now before
the concert public. OF statuesque APP
pearance and with a most engaging
personality, Miss Gilbert has won for
herself a place on the national con-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-01-13

ARE IN CALIFORNIA.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Ogle are enjoy
ing their visit in California, accord
ing to word received by Pendleton