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Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-07-31

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tober.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-07-31
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-03-11
CHAPTER XXXIX

I had never imagined for moment
that Francis would guess that ! cared
for Richard; I thought had been so
clever-hidden 1t so carefully.
I knew that his eyes were on me,
though the merciful darkness hid my
face,
II suppose you are wondering how I
guessed?' he asked placidly. well,
your face gave you away, my dear.
There is only one expression in
woman's eyes when she looks at the
man she loves. Unfortunately, you
have very speaking eyes, and this eve
ming at dinner
! could bear no more: turned and
TED away from him through the trees.
had hated him before many times,
but never so madly as now.
10 he had kent back my poor little
letter to Richard he had deliberately
set himself to ruin my life!
Months ago as it all was, 1t seemed
only yesterday as / ran and ran
through the darkness-anywhere, any
Where so long as escaped him.
There was stream at the end Of
the garden at Mascot House sometimes
It was only n brook through which one
could see the pebbled bottom sometimes
II was a racing torrent, with waters
nearly as high as the top of the shelly.
Ing bank.
There had been a heavy thunder
shower overnight, and as ] stood there
10 the darkness ! could hear the cool
onward rush of the wafer.
II sounded like soft voice calling.
! leaned down over the bridge which
spanned It, and wondered how it would
Ieel ! gave myself 10 the water, and
vt " carry me out Of life.
And then suddenly thought of Rich 4.
ard.my boy. For moment It seemed
~ y II he stood beside me with his hand
through my arm. as he and ! had so
e'teh walked closed my eyes and tried
pretend that had only to open them
- see him there, with his dear brown
AYE ana laughing eyes.
IRichard! Richard"
a. don't know If ] spoke his name
,ahoud, but ] know that in my heart
su sns'e was nothing but great agonized
bss 1or him; my arms ached to hold
Hn--all the old desolntion that had
~sgan to grow numb with the passing
y, time rushed on me like an unbearablt
bent my head on the rustic wood
sobbed.
~, mad nothing in the world--nothing
S~Jhnihg to live for, and now the man
Mo was my husband and the father OF
ooy l adored was trying to rob mt
~my memories.
1sut Cut those tears saved me. Pres
~ ! dried my eyes and went buck
y visitors had gone. but as ! hest
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-03-11
AND HERE IT CONTINUES

SNiIHAT do you mean?" I cried.
w "what are you talking about?"
I struggled to free myself. but 1t was
useless; I felt a little chill perspira-
don on my forehead.
What did he know? What did he
helieye? Had he heard of my meeting
With Richard down in Devonshire. and
had be deliberately brought me here to
told myself that no man would be
"You know what I mean-you know
very we'll what ! mean," said my hus-
hand. "This man-this fellow TEN.
pest-you knew him in the past, did
II told you so you knew he was
an old friend Of mine; his father was
my fathers solicitor"
'And he was-what, I wonder?'
II I could have struck him.
"You brute! You brute! / cried.
II am not such fool as you seem
not such q fool that / cannot remem-
ber that there was n lad-years ago.
bsfore you married me-who- All !!
I have guessed right, then"
He let me 60 with short laugh !;
but now l did not try to move; sat
there in the beautiful darkness, in stony
Francis went on:
"You would have married him-if he
would have had you-would you not!
You even went so far as to offer your.
sek to him. There was letter.
turned on Francis like fury. You
stopped it-you kept it back! Why
didn't guess?" he shrugged his shoul-
"You are like a love- sick GIRL" he
said contemptuously. You, the mother
of q grown up daughter. My dear. l
am afraid you are very foolish woman.
I suppose it hurts YOU to think of Elsa
as-as Tempest's wife"
l bit my lip till the blood came. /
cat with closed eyes and clenched hands
wondering how long / could endure his
taunts. .,
He spared me nothing; he reminded
me Of the life ! had led before my mar.
riage. He asked me If 1t were likely
that any man but himself would have
looked at me.
he cleared off," he said coarsely. II
don't blame him. If I'd known as
much as know now he could have had
you and welcome"
"You pretended to love me, at any
rate" cried out. goaded into reply. u.
II am not sure that It was pretense,'
said my husband. reaectively. You
were a pretty little thing In those days
you're not bad. looking woman now.
only you look so Internally wretched.
Since Richard died." he broke of,
as If some new thought had struck him.
l held my breath and waited. Pres
emily he laughed.
Orchard! So that is why he was
christened Richard-after you dear
friend of the past-I congratulate you.'
rose to my feet. trembling IN every
limb.
"You have no right to speak to me
like this" I told him quiveringly. -!
an your wife. when all is said and
DONE
"You are, worse luck!" he told me
grimly.
stood beside him in the darkness.
dumb with misery.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-03-11
BY RUBY NJ. AYRES

tated on the terrace outside the draw.
Ing room window could see Elsa and
Richard standing together by the piano.
Elsas head was dropping; Richard
was bending over her.
stood and watched them helpiessly.
have often wondered since what
should have done II he had kissed her !;
was strung up to the swapping point !;
all my nerves seemed quivering and ach .
Ing Elsa was my own child, but felt
as / stood there as II ! must rush up
from the man who stood beside her.
A little sound OF pain escaped nv
lips, and Richard swung round and
looked toward the window.
He could not see me, knew; but
panic seized me, and turned and went
into the house by the side door, and up
to my room.
Later, Elsa came tapping at the door.
Mother, aren't you well?'
II have such bad headache. Make
my excuses to our guests for me. will
you. dear?" ~,
She gave q little chssrined laugh.
They've gone. half an hour ago.
! told them you were not we'll, but
they must have thought It funny.
Where have you been! came up
| uSaS anu ShS Twin "oo CnPIys OO
let me in"
But would not.
| L undressed and lay down in the
darkness.
It was a very hot night, and though
my head ached insufferably, sleep would
not come.
G! got up, threw on a dressing. gown
and went to the window.
The house was all silent: there was
no breath or sound in the sleeping gar.
den.
threw the easement wide and leaned
out. The cool. damp air famed my
face and throbbing temples.
Presently on the gravel path below
heard the sound OF a footstep-a slow
footstep coming nearer.
drew back into the room. knew
1t was Richard.
He came on down the garden. I
could not see him. but my heart felt
as II 1t were out there in the darkness,
keeping pace with him.
When he came to my window he
stopped.
For what seemed an eternity
held my breath, not daring to move
then. as IL impelled by an unseen
hand. I leaned SLOWLY forward and
stooped over the sill. trying to pierce
the darkness.
The red tip Of a cigar--a darker
shadow which was his fgure-that was
all could sec; but 1t seemed some
how rs II he knew were there. us II
we exchanged voiceless greetings
through the darkness.
Then he moved away down the gravel
path rs he had come, and all was silen,
again.
| left the window wide open, but
went back to bed and fell asleep.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-03-11
rms prsrNs THE STORY

<s.storis's mother sods killed ~ a
~...sisS accident. and her father tcds 90
ssssctS5 Sv tie loss fhot Ne weglected both
ssfs osd hsTSs: srSno, xs,Ts cS.pe .hs oi SaS ~
z a 2 .sS sSS"hsca hcTa si,S:. fhe oWiy. Srioht spot
~, M Y 0c9votntdnce totth Richard
S..ssst' sor oJ. her fathers la,cyer.
N. Daity,npis tokss hts dduohtsr 70 rs
Esssi Gqs'sS MSsss oss % sns ,rs
- R,etard Tcmpest again enters ker
Ws. Hs u. brought 70 her fother's hosse
x teis Rtchard that she q 0o!ng to
SSr,y Mrn!vS, - ~no ss,s nGs tnr.xss csxea ns.
s.",lc' s, 70 seSs ksr. yaihsr. .in Fu.rt.
ucys oo,uer, she sndrriss him. desptte her
Hsifkc she 10 1nhoppv. One WIGHT hs
sUTTks ssUsrTkss Her. Her hssband adds no hap:
:: T., ~ NoIyss;, yssr' 'sHs ssepv isr ,ss q
tSs 10 children. D!eh a.d Else. on TAG
SeSth OF her father. Tcmpest comes 70
sss,css as sym pdthy. .drd tells Morjoris
X mas never vecetved her letter.. She
learns thsr that Rtch1rd Tempest sttl!
S,,nH. =, Gs tasssfinS on driving tis fatal mo-
foscdr. Her dislike 0rops to hatred.
Alter the JSnerol Eiso goes to Parts and
Sxjovs its ooyettes. but M0rJovte reftreS
70 > Deror village tor rest There Tenn.
e. rom so~aen an accident 10 takes her IN Ks
AIMS. she knous she stu ioyes him.
Tor her peace .oJ mind ard seli-respect
sM fees from the place, IT devetops.fhdt
Eso meets Tempest In Porte and becomes
sSrtw. Fu'rivdI, .njssslv. 0ro,os sus-
SI.lnua Al hfS eBff8.
The New York herald., 1922-12-03
We Gladly Open Accounts from S. to 5000

You may include your purchase everything furnish homo complete
Linens ConortabIe, Curtains Dinner Sets Cutlery Sewing Machines
Talking Machines Slverwarc. Crockey Kitchen Utensils Rugs
all the furniture you need.
The New York herald., 1922-12-03

Pay the balance in small weekly or
monthly payments. No extra charges
for credit. You may add all the
records you want to your account.
The New York herald., 1922-12-03

Can be operated by dry
battery or by attaching
to electric light socket. A
complete line Of trains.
tracks. transformers. reduc-
ers. switches. semsphore,,
tunnel and stations.
The New York herald., 1922-12-03

Open, 10 full size dining
room table. When C osed
q beautiful console table.
A wonderful gift for those
living In a small apart
meut.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-06
MISHAWAKA CYCLISTS
ENTERED IN RACES At
SPRINGBROOK TO-DAY

Fifteen of Mishawaka's most able
riders have entered the seven bicycle
races included in the program to be
presented a. Sprlngbrook park to-
day. Among those entered are
Rene VanHove. Cesar De Weirdt.
George De Rave and Tony Sala,
Italian champion They are well
known 10 local fans on account Of
their recent victories in cycle races
in this section. other entries are:
r. Struband, f. De Rave, George
Van Steinkiste, J. Vande Putte. r.
Meirsman, TheO. DE Meyer, B. Van
Dazzle, T. Van Laeke. George Shute-
cate, Carl Braecklere, Roy De
Kiser. B. Dohbelore. city; George
LOotens. Count Emerie and Van
Laeke. of South Bend. The program
will commence at o'clock and In
addition to seven bicycle races,
there Will be a five mile motor
wheel race, a five mile motorcycle
race, a red bug race and a game Of
thrilling rolo played with motor
cycles.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-06

Miss Bernice Love.
ance swim arranged by Supt. Frank
Milana of the Merrifield park bath
ing beach. il restricted 10 women
over II years of age who have shown
sufficient swimming ability in long
distance swimming, prior 10 the con-
test. TO qualify. Two excellent prizes
will be awarded by Supt. Milana 20
the winners in the event.
Among the many contestants who
have already signified their intent TO
enter the swim. are Mrs Milana, wife
of superintendent and Miss Bernice
Love. assistant. Both women have
shown considerable ability as dis
lance swimmers and have received
several prizes for their aquatic ac-
cCmplishments. Each has been TAX
three 10 six miles during the past
lew weeks.
One Of the requirements OF the
contest is that the women must
swim the entire time they are in the
water TO qualify. No specified dis
lance has been set and the woman
who stays IN the water the longest
will be declared winner. Floating
has been barred from the event and
every contestant must use some
stroke at all times.
Boats Will be provided by Supt.
Milana TO take the. contestants up
the river for the start OF the event
and Will follow the bathers during
the swim Spectators who wish 10
watch the contest are urged 10
bring their own boats.
Other Contests.
4 program Of contests has been
arranged for the entertainment Of
the bathers in the afternoon and will
include the following: most modest
bathing suit: standing broad jump;
running broad jump; high jump anu
diving sontest. Prizes Will be
awarded.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-06

enious against he latest ukase Of
fashion.
Some eccentric Jerseyman died
and left four millions 10 be devoted
u building a home for old bachelors.
Who - 10 care for the old maids
these strikers are responsible for7
The average man IS for the I'M
der dog. because ne knows from
j experience what the neither dog is
up against
She Historically IL wish I had
/ never married you
He-ssh, Don't ct US quarrel
here in the street What have we
our home for?
The miracle man OF the future will
I probably be one who understands
his job well and is industrious
I enough TO put in a fun days time
with his best work
Another reason why we know tele-
pathy Is the real thing is the way
the various public utilities raise their
prices at the same time.
IL Is all right 20 be an optimist
but an Optinist IS one who sees
br shtly and not blind fool. who
/ disregards all the symptoms that
( thrOng about him.
The dUllest months Of the year
are popularity supposed TO oe July
and August, but not IN NIishawaka.
II you please. We had a fatal shoot
ing case last month. and Dollar Day
comes next Friday.
Ed. ward-Foch was given the
freedom OF lot Of American cities.
Phil Matz-That was easy. when
! they didn't have any freedom to
i give him.
Chicago court issued an in
junction restraining John Haas from
visiting, seeing, talking 10 or rid
ing with any woman in the world"
| except his wife. Put John down IN
the ranks Of those who oppose gov
eminent by injunction after this.
The five-dollar decrease in our
per capita OF circulation doesn't at
feet US half so painfully as the re-
duction Of our per pocketa, which
never knows when to stop shrinking
so long as there is nothing left 10
shrivel.
why don't you practice what you
preach2" asks a church elder No,
sir: we are so unselfish that we
want our neignbors TO have all the
blessings Of reform.
A Pawnee Indian Of Dowagiac or
Whereabouts. writes to the Cassopolis
Nigilant; You are all foreigners;
this was a redmans country and
YOU stole 1t from US" No SUCH
thing: we merely bought you red
men out with some beads and whis-
ky at a time when whisky wasn't
so scarce and expensive as II is now.
At a council school in England a
new pupil presented himself TO the
teacher. He answered the questions
a5 TO his name and age satisfac-
torily Then the child was asked:
We'll. where were you borne
II wasn't born at all" he said
Il got stepmother"
In the words Of Mel. NIX. IT'S
nice TO get up in the mornin' but it's
nicer to lie in your bed"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-06

Mlshawaka. Aug. 5, 1922.
Editor. Nevs-Times:
Sir
Owing TO the fact that the South
Berd authorities have declared war
or III drivers or automobiles who
az caught without their tail lights
b lrling. I am citizen OF s.. Joseph
c )unty would like 10 ask, what Is an
automobile driver 20 do when his
tail light burns out7 II this hap
lens away from a city or town and
ne takes a chance OF running his
sa- 20 a place where he can pur-
chase a light bulb, has a traffic po-
lceman been given the right 10
arrest him. and has the judge the
right 70 assess a fine OF 81 and
costs. which means S11.002 ! would
like information on this important
(to autoists) matter. If they have
this right what would be the best
procedure 20 follow2 Leave your
car on the roadside and walk 70
town 20 get the necessary bulb. or
call the police station 10 bring one
out 20 you? ! feel that Chief or
Police Lane should look into this
matter thoroughly.
A Victim.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-06
VIOLET WILKE
BECOMES THE BRIDE
OF CHESTER PIERCE

Chester p. Pierce of this city and
Miss Violet Wilke were married yes
terday afternoon at the home Of the
brides parents. Mr. and Mrs. A
Wilke, 2140 Belleplaine av., Chicago
in the presence of the immediate
relatives. The bride was attired in
a gown OF white satin and wore a
full length embroidered bridal veil.
She carried a shower boquet of
brides roses. Following the cere-
mony a reception was rendered the
newlyweds.
The groom is the son OF Mrs. Clara
Mounts, sos LincOlnway W. and
served in the United States navy dur
ing the World war.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pierce will reside at
sos Lincolnway ".
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-06
FTTE-YEAR-OLD BOY
RUN DOWN BY AUTO

Hale V. Clements, jr.. ve-year-old
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Hale Clements.
COS E. Mishawaka av., is suffering
from severe bruises about the head
as the result Of being run down by
Ford touring car, yesterday after
noon about 4 o'culOck. The child
left the Ben J. Schwartz grocery at
GA z. Mishawaka av.. and started
across the street for his home when
ne was struck by the machine. The
identity of the driver IS unknown
but witnesses succeeded in securing
his license number.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-06
Local Grocer Injured in
Fight tUith Collector

George Raj. proprietor OF the
Cash grocery at 22O f. Mishawaka
av.. suffered painful injuries yester-
day afternoon in an alteration
with a collector from a South Bend
meat company. The local man re-
ceived severe cuts about the head
and shoulders while his assailant.
he said. drove away and left. him
bruised and bleeding on the side
walk.
According 10 the story told by
Raj TO the police. the attack fol-
lowed the collectors efforts 10 force
payment on a bill contracted. Raj
claims. by his brother. After a
heated argument and exchange OF
blows. the local merchant says he
was dragged 10 the sidewalk and
thrown through a plate glass win
dow.
RAYS wounds were dressed by a
physician.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-06
Man In The Street

r. II. Konold OK the Complete
Music stores told a crowd u radio
fame attending his entertainment
last night that radio VIII cure bald
neas. somebody ought 90 prose
cute him for this Get this i'm
preston out. and they viii stop
llstening-in end 90 to butting-in-
The present generation sees many
wonderful things It's predecessors
never saw. but 70 will never gaze
upon that enthralhng legend OF the
old-time which reads, Square Meals
% Cents"
A California woman sues for A d.
vorce because her husband objected
20 her use Of so much water for
bath. Wei. n he's a Saturday
nighter, or n basin bather. she ought
20 shuck him.
some men are such sticklers for
tradition that they continue 20 honor
the old custom which held that a
fresh shirt once a week was about
all that convention could in reason
require.
Kentucky is rejoicing over a pros
pect Of 100000 bushels OF apples.
o. must seem funny for Kentuckians
20 have their apple crop measured
BY the bushei.
Howard VanBusixirk. manager at
the Temple theater-Whats the
matter with that line: Tears and
laughter follow each other2"
Bobby Robertson. movie magnate
LIT won't catch the matinee crowd.
10 woman wants to laugh and grow
tat and then wash out her complex
ion with tears.
A California school teacher has
won in a voting contest the distnc-
zion OF having the best figure OF any
woman IN the United states. From
this time on her mission win be TO
teach the young camera man how to
shoot.
TWO ST. Louis men quarreled over
WnlCE was the UtLLtA I5lAtAAilflAAf anu
the one hit the other and killed him.
Gee. and 10 think that might have
happened TO us the other day when
we went fishing with Bill Watson,
Ray Gossens and Walter Kohler.
Wen have 70 be more careful while
on a fishing expedition after this.
Billie Burke declares that she
viii never leave her adorable Flo
ZIeEfeld. Truly. such chnging loyal
~ has not been equalled since the
admirable example Of dear Mrs. MI
oawber, who would not desert the
frivolous wilkins. even when she
was hungry.
Taking the regrets that one ac-
cumulates in a lifetime. Il is prob
able that a wild and irresponsible
tongue has produced a good work
ing majority OF them
The market quotations report
Money IS easy" II Is that sort OF
talk that puzzles the boys IN the
sticks. Money may be easy. but the
folks who have It ain't.
A customer looking over one Of
Johnny Rupp's flivvers the other day
asked the discreet Johnny how many
passengers It carried. TT will seat
ak. but we can hang on a few straps
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-06
Other Contests.


Continuing the campaign against
drivers OF autos without tail lights
the Mishawaka police rounded up
three more offenders and brought
them 10 the station Saturday night.
The volatOrs were: Walter GRAVEL,
South Bend; Carl Schlutmeyer.
Three oaks. Mich, and Henry De-
Wolfe. River Park.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-06

from the inside OF the top for a
dollar apiece" said the Beau Bruyn-
mel Of the auto autOcracy in Mish-
swaka.
Now here IS some poet looking
forward 20 autumn days when the
air is like wine" Autumn air is
never like wine. and wine is never
Ike autumn air. But August air Is
very much like hot soup.
The Boston Transcript says the
only way 70 attain perfection Is TO
follow all the advice you give 10
other people. It won't work The
reformer who gives advice doesn'
Ike TO be miserable himself.
Maybe the reason time flies so
swiftly in Mishawaka IS, we count
by building permits instead Of by
days and weeks.
Doc. Walton tells OF a woman who
won't go to the dentist because she
thinks that her age can be told by
her teeth. like a horses.
When FIRE in an Illinois cider mill
does 500. 600 worth OF damage. we
want to know how come?
More crazy things happen In New
York A wife alleges that her hus-
band loved her mother best, and
her father alleges that he had to
leave his wife because OF her af-
lection for sCn-in-law. What are
the mother-in-law jokers going 70
do with a case like this?
Doc. Magrane has been on a trip
to Wisconsin recently and a friend
Of his in that state writes In to en-
quire what federal office the Doc. Is
running for. His curiosity was
aroused from the fact that several
hundred cards bearing the eminent
veterinary's name were distributed
during his vacation.
The Doc. holds a most lucrative
and responsible job at the city hall,
and we can't imagine him looking
for any other.
The NTishawaka pastor who
preached Sunday on The Most Pop
ular Sin of Today" selected a topic
that may evoke a variety OF opin-
/ ions. Sin Is not as highly regarded
as righteousness. but people appar-
emily like to associate with il be-
| cause II Is so bright and cheerful.
There are men who may forgive
/ you for stealing their watermelons
but they Will never forgive your
holding opinions differing from
/ theirs.
We hope none OF the European
statesmen who are entertaining our
Jimmy Cox will become personal
enough to ask h!V by what majority
he lost the election.
A New York woman says she be-
Iieves It impossible for a woman 10
he the intellectual equal Of her hus-
band If this were true. we believe
our heart would burst with pity fol
dozens of wives with whose husbands
we happen to be acquainted
/ Anyway. the longer skirts vii
| certainly be a godsend TO the girl:
who are bowlegged, or whose weight
Is below 90 or over 500 pounds. Blu
/ the peach element seems TO be reb