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The Washington times., 1922-08-05
A Realistic Romance Wherein Poverty
and Millions Walk Side by Side
in Strange Places.

I'm never without one. They're
not all good plans. understand:
some are very bad. in fact. But,
you see, ! have been expecting
something like this for q long
time. I saw blsckmail in your
brother-in'law's face the night Jar.
Wis Harmon was killed. don't
sleep much, so have time to
think, and. being dyspeptic. I'm al.
ways suspicious. Dyspepsia has
spared me many disappointmsnts:
people are never any worse than I
believe them to be-
"You don't believe Jim is in this,
too? Why, he Is Lorelei's broth.
err
what possible difference can
that make to q man Of his stamp"
the banker demanded, querulously.
Don't you know your own broth,
in.law? To . conscienceiess rogue
It's no more unnatural to conspire
against ones relatives than against
total strangers. 1t is the logical
thing to do. It is natures method
of protecting the stranger, and it's
one Of the penalties for having
relatives, You are young and sen.
} timental, so I shant tell you what
my plsn is. Meanwhile. though.
you may tell Lilas that you have
acquainted me with the situation
and that I am willing to spend a
lot Of money to avoid publicity"
do you mean you are willing
to pay herr"
Merkle smiled sourly. Let her
put her own construction on the
statement"
Beyond this Merkle would give
Bob little satisfaction, but later IN
the day, after a short telephone
conversation, he called at one Of
the uptown political clubs and In.
quired for Senator sabin. The
Senator was expecting him, and
Merkle lost no time in explaining
his trouble.
Nature had endowed Sabin with
the faculty Of hearing more than
people said and saying less than
people heard. He sat now with
a craven smile upon his fat. good.
humored face, but with eyes that
were serious and watchful. Only
once did he interrupt his callers
recital, and then at the mention
Of Inspector Smell.
Smell" he exclaimed, sharply.
Are you sure7"
80 the woman says"
Sabin nodded; he carefully
matched his fingers. tip to tip, and
then relapsed into silence. Merkle
went on with his story, feeling the
while as he were addressing an
audience Of two men. one a symps-
thetic. convivial soul. the other
a battling. sinister person behind
Q mask. But when sabin finally
spoke II was as neither; his voice
was friendly and matter-of.fact.
60 Be Continued MondayJ
The Washington times., 1922-08-05
THE RHYMING
OPTIMIST
Aline Michaelis

folks keep arising here and
there who say reforms their
Il mission; they tell me what to
eat and wear: they show me how
to part my hair and change my
disposition. For forty.two years
I've ambled on contented In my or.
rors, but now those peaceful days
are gone and ! must hear from
break Of dawn how men like me
are terrors. Reformers take the
books ! read. my thrilling tales
they borrow. then call them fear
full mental feed and say such
works will surely breed future
full OF sorrow. Yes. tales about
the woody West. all full Of blood
and thunder, In which happily
invest they say are worse than all
the rest. they'd burn them all as
plunder. Reformers eyes with
tears are wet when they survey
the flapper; it's awful how they
rave and fret about her socks and
cigarette and how they long to
slap her. Reformers take the
bathing girl who frolics In the
ocean out where the waters dance
and swirl, she seems AZ lovely as a
pearl according to my notion. But
they insist she's full Of guile, their
arguments, are heated while they
devise a modest style Of bathing
suits, and claim her smile must
surely be deletsd. Reformers lurk
on every hand, / fear lest be
chidden. 30 many things are con.
traband in this my loved and ma
tive land, keep my pipe well
hidden
The Washington times., 1922-08-05

vYOUR kiddies will need a num-
Der Of pretty cool frocks
u these warm days, and SIM
plicity should be the keynote to all.
Exquisite French voile frocks
may be made in a short time, and
are appropriate for children up to
eight.
For a pretty frock. try French
voile In orchid, peach, tangerine,
turquoise, flame, maize or rose
with black wool stitching. Make
a simple kimono snip-on frock,
that barely reaches to the knees,
and finish II with a deep hem.
With a darning stitch, outline the
round neck, short sleeves and deep
hem. Three rows Of stitching will
be effective. On the hem Of the
panties, you could repeat the
stitching. No other trimming Is
necessary.
Or you might try white crepe de
chine, In this same model, with
flame red worsted stitching. A
frock Of this kind with red and
white sport ties In most effective.
Cretonne frocks are attractive
for children and should be chosen
In small designs. Again one might
choose the pantie frock and bind
the neck. sleeves and panties with
plain linen. For instance, yellow
and white cretonne with trimmings
OF plain yellow linen is smart, or
one might choose the gingham Gre
tonne and bind tirem with plain
gineham.
The dotted organdies may be
combined with crisp white orgardy
into smart frocks. Again the one
piece kimono frock is used and
frills OF the material are placed
from the hips to the bottom. A
collar. cuffs and sash Of the white
orgsndy with edges picoted creates
a cool impression.
Bingham frocks are durable and
launder we'll. Red and white
check is a favorite, and 30 is the
yellow and white. A little smock-
ing done In black mercerized cot
ton will add considerable charm
to the play frock.
For rough and ready wear at
the sumemr camp or In the noun
tains you will appreciate the con-
venience Of the khaki suits. con-
Eisting OF boomers and a MILDLY
blouse.
The Washington times., 1922-08-05
CHAPTER XVI.

There was but one man to whom
Bah dared appeal in this unhappy
situstion, and that man was John
Merlle. The banker listened grave.
~ to Bob's recital. then inquired
with apparent irrelevance:
you are mighty fond Of Lore.
lei, aren't your"
why, Of course"
Merkls nodded reflectiyely. "I
was mistaken in you." he admitted.
"I didn't think the marriage would
last. suppose you are immense.
" pleased with yourself-retormed
character. aren't your" His face
expressed a cynical inquiry.
Pleased with myself7 Not
rnuchl Lorelei reformed me. I
didn't have anything to do with
It."
Good! wondered II you took
all the credit to yourself. Lorelei
did do II. and I don't intend to
let you forget the fact. Now, about
this Lynn woman-you have been
stuns. Bob"
You think so? I wonder"
"Don't be q foolr'
You think II IL a frame-up?"
what else could It be? Think!
Bob exploded. In desperation: 1T
can't think with my wife In this
condition. However, IL you're
right I'm going to see Max Melcher
and tell him about Lorelei. Then
Tn going 70 make them wait"
make him? Make him?"
"Yes, I'm going to make him
wait" Bob's lips were white, he
raised his eyes slowly, and Merkle
saw that they were heavy with re-
sentiment.
"Nonsenser'. exclaimed the latter.
'Where is your common sense?
Never use violence; il is sntiquated
and expensive. Suppose you let
me handle this thing in my own
way"
Have you any plan?"
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BY Ann Lisle,
Whose Present Serial Has Scored
Big Popular Success.

"uOsC TFcS6ut bcfthi Ilhb oCOTou
Big Popular Success.
Copyright. 1922. by King Features
Syndicate, Inc.)
r DON'T see how I finished
my evening with Mabel
l. Storrs without betraying
that was out of patience
with her in particular and with
the world in general. Her fail
ure to adjust herself to Carlotta
was bad enough, but her flat re-
fusal to put herself right with
Rosa Cordova inclined me to fly
out at her in most un-hostess.
like fashion.
When she thanked me for q
pleasant evening and left. there
was q certain constraint be-
tween us which certainly wasn't
my fault. But knowing Mabel
as ! do, I'm not inclined now TO
blame her, either.
Neither Mabel nor Rosa nor
Carlotta was permitted to claim
my fun attention, however. Even
my business had to be pushed
into the background. The one
big outstanding fact in my life.
from the moment l said Good
night" to Carlotta and was free
The Washington times., 1922-08-05
Kinds of Bread

CHILDREN will often eat more
~ bread IL different kinds are
served, especially for the basket
lunch at school or the hot school
lunch, says the United States De-
partment of Agriculture. Some.
times 80 simple a change as bak.
ing the bread In q new form-a
twist, for example, instead OF a
ioaf-or cutting bread and butter
In q fancy shape with q oooky cut.
ter will increase child's relish
for II. SO. too, will a change Of
flavor, obtained by adding a few
raisins, dried currsnts. or nut
meats.
The Washington times., 1922-08-05

lens OF Love and Romance.
f<T AM twenty" writes Ger
aid, and I am deeply in
Il love with a girl I've
known since I was fifteen and
she was eleven. Don't laugh.
for this Is serious business to
the two of US. Prue cares for
me, too, and we would elope,
only haven't any money
haven't even finished college.
My folks won't hear Of it-and
Prue's family feels the same
way. They say we are children
and must walt. They say II we
feel the same way when she 10
eighteen and am twenty-five,
they will let us be engaged and
then in q year or two. when
have made good at the business
In which they'll start me-we can
marry. Shall we elope now-for
we love each other too much to
waltz"
Stop q minute. Gerald, and ask
yourself q square. uncompromis.
ing question:
"Do you and Prue love each
other too much to wait--or don't
you love each other enough to
waltz"
If your love is nothing but a
mad passion--a wild infatuation,
1t won't last through the condi.
tions your reckless marriage will
bring upon you, II you marry
now you are going to meet trials
and tribulations, tests and diff.
culties you are not considering,
Won't you blame Prue IL later
you feel handicapped by the lack
OF the college education on which
you are now bent2 II she has
to give up the comforts of her
home to share your uncertain
fortunes. isn't she likely to feel
deal7
II sixteen and twenty can 70
eff and make a nest, and children
come into that little home, then
Natures plan works out and
there is a fair chance that all
will 60 well, But generally when
young things mate there isn't
enough straw" for them to
build their own nest, so lacking
the money for their own homs
they come into the house of
their elders, Then their attempts
to adjust themselves to the mar
riage partnership are fraught
with difficulties. Not only do
the boy and girl have to learn
to suit their differing person,
alities to each other, but they
must alse adjust themselves to
living in a new home,
A home Is vital part OF mar
riage. The partnership idea-so
integral a part of true marriage
has to come through home
building, through children, through
dreams which are worked out by
two alone and unhandicapped by
financial dependence on others.
Wait, Gerald. Wait - all you
twentyyearold boys. II time
proves your choice, the years
still stretch ahead in wonderful
generation, being at once man
and wife and still the Children"
Of parents who don't find Il
easy to consider Gerald and Prue
rownups.
The Washington times., 1922-08-05
BY Rex Beach,
Author Of 'The Spoilers" 'Ths
Silver Horde" ''The Barrier"
"Heart Of the Sunset" and
Numerous Other Popular

"T HEN LilaS returned her
" eyes were brighter and she
w had regained the mastery
Of her unruly nerves. Bob looked
up with a drawn expression that
almost moved her to pity.
Dr., How much do they want?" he
Inquired, DULY.
Don't be a fool. Bob. You
helped me; I won't see you gouged.
No matter what you gave they'd
frame you over again. Wed bet.
ter face it."
"I can't face it," he cried.
.Alone, I would in a minute--no
oourt in the world would hold Mer.
kle and me for what we did-but
/ can't let 'em hurt my wife and
my kid. Why. Lorelei would die
Of fright" He choked and STAN.
mered. "They want money. How
much2"
"Merkie is the man they're
after"
How much?" he insisted.
A Big Sum
at would take a hundred thous.
sand to square It,"
Bob gasped. This is the worst
dream I ever had
"I told you I couldn't under
stand their figures. But Merkle's
q millionaire. II you had ten dol
lars you'd give one to square q
copper, wouldn't you? Well. your
names Wharton, and his is Mer-
kle. There's fifty million dollars
behind those two names, and Max
knows 1t. II I had the price Id
pay it to save you people who
helped me when 7 needed help, but
what have l got? 1 told Max
he could go to hell. and you'd bet
ter tell him the same thing. Now
what do you want me to do?"
Bob's lips were white. Stand
pat and wait until I-rob . bank.
rob a bank. I've got to buy three
weeks time. no matter what 1t
costs"
When he had gone Lilas phoned
first to Melcher and reported
progress; then she called up Jim.
The latter appeared in person that
evening, and the two sat until late
talking guardedly.
The Washington times., 1922-08-05

your medicine and finally induced me
to try 1t. l now feel fine and can do
my housework without any trouble at
all. You can use this letter for the
sake OF others II you wish. - Mrs.
bina, Ohio.
Housewives make q great mistake
In allowing themselves to become so
weak and nervous that It is well-nigh
impossible for them to attend to their
necessary household duties.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound should be taken when YOU
first notice such symptoms as rSer.
vousness, backache, weakness and ir
regularity. 1t will help you and pre-
vent moro serious trouble.
The Washington times., 1922-08-05

"THILE both lamb and NUT
" ton have long been popu'
w lar meats in many coun'
tries, the United States Depart
mont of Agriculture points out
that there Is q tendency among
American houssikeepsrs to limit
their choice not only to lamb, but
to few favorite cuts, such as rib
of lamb. This has helped, no
doubt. In keeping the price VI
lamb at q high level, Greater use
should be made of the ferequarter
of lamb. Furthermore, there Is no
good reason why mutton cannot
be made as popular here as 1t is in
England,
CHOPS AND RoAsrs.
The tender cuts Of both lamb
lotn and the leg. These are suita-
BILE for either broiling or roasting.
The shoulder Of lamb makes an
excellent baked meat II bonsd and
stuffed.
SHISH KEBAB, OR LAMB
BRoILED ON sKEwBRs.
Parts Of the shoulder, in the
forequarter of lamb, are fully as
tender as other cuts, but less
shapely than the leg to carve and
serve. The meat close to the
shoulder.blads and where the
eye" Of the rib chops can be
traced toward the neck will fur.
nish tender cubes of meat which
can he run on skewers and broiied
or pan-broiled In the same way as
chops, while the less tender pieces
IN the shoulder or forequarter
may be chopped up and stewed.
In Armenian restaurants, lamb
broiled on skewers In this way is
called 'shish kebab." A little
onion Juice is sometimes squeezed
over the meat just before cooking
II, Salt and pepper are added
The Washington times., 1922-08-05
Know That

The best way of cleaning white
paint is to take a clean rag tightly.
wrung out of warm water and dip
II into powdered whiting. Rub the
paint with this, and then wash off
with clean water. Polish with a
clean, dry duster. Never clean
white paint with soap or soda,
The Washington times., 1922-08-05

weakness and n-
regularity. ] was
weak and nervous
and could hardly
stand on my feet
long enough to
cook smeal. Twas
this for about
. year and had
tried severalm med
icines and had .
physician, but TO
no avail. My sis
tar was taEfan
The Washington times., 1922-08-05
Household Hints

To remove grease spots from
tablecloths, coats, trousers, etec.,
sandwich the article between two
pieces Of blotting paper, and rest
a hot iron over the damaged part
for a few minutes.
The Washington times., 1922-08-05
This Day in Our History

THIS is the anniversary of the sailing, in 1920,
of the Pilgrims from Southampton in the May
flower and the Speedwell. They put back, the
latter vessel unseaworthy.
The Washington times., 1922-08-05
MRS. HATFIELD
SABINA, OHIO
In Piiable Condition When She
Began Taking Lydia E. Pink.
hams Vegetable Compound

Sabina, Ohio. .-'T took lydia z.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for
The Washington times., 1922-08-05
THE>CHILD'S
CLOTHES
BY Rita Stuyvesant-

VYOUR kiddies will need a num-
Y Der Of pretty cool frocks
u these warm days, and sim
The Washington times., 1922-08-05
ROMANCE ON A
SAFE BASIS
Beatrice Fairfax

Who Occupies a Unique Position
as an Authority on the Prob.
lens OF Love and Romance.
The commonwealth., 1922-08-08

people of Halifax County for
their loyal support in the past
andf assure them that if nominat-
ed and elected l will endeavor to
give them the best service pos
sible as their Clerk.
Respectfully.
STERLING N. GARY.
6-2-7-17-tf
The commonwealth., 1922-08-08
CANDIDATE
CARDS

[ hereby announce my cand1-
dacy for nomination by the
Democratic Party as member
Of the House of Representatives
of the General Assembly from
Halifax County, subject to the
action of the Democratic Pri-
maries to be held August 26th,
1922. S-4-to S-26
r. II. PARKER.
The commonwealth., 1922-08-08
NOTICE TO DOG OWNERS

After this date, I will shoot to
kill all dogs hunting young birds
on my farm, Known as the Gray
Farm. If you have good bird
dog and value him, please protect
same by keeping him up. 7-10-tf
JOHN B. GRAY
The commonwealth., 1922-08-08
NOTICE TO LIGHT AND
POWER CUSTOMERS

Light and power rents for past
fiscal month June 2O-July 20 are
due. If these rents are not paid
by the 10th Of this month, service
will be discontinued.
L. E. MILLS, Supt.
s-5-5t. Water and Light Com.
The commonwealth., 1922-08-08

I hereby declare myself to be
candidate for the office OF
Sheriff Of Halifax County in the
coming Democratic Primary and
will appreciate the support Of all
Democrats. 4-25-6-2-7-17-tf
J. A. HOUSE, Thelma, N. c.
The commonwealth., 1922-08-08

[ hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the office Of Coun-
ty Treasurer subject to the ac-
tion Of the Democratic primary.
NORFL LEET S. SMITH,
The commonwealth., 1922-08-08

I hereby announce that I will
be a candidate for Clerk Super
ior Court Of Halifax County,
subject to the Democratic Pri-
mary.
I also take this opportunity to
express my sincere thanks to the
The commonwealth., 1922-08-08
CANDIDATE FOR COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS

[ hereby announce myself d
candidate for County Commis-.
sioner, subject to the Democratic
Primary. 5-19-6-2-7 17-tf
j. A. KITCHIN.
The commonwealth., 1922-08-08
PREMIUM LISTS FOR THE
COMMUNITY FAIRS IN
SOUTHERN HALF OF
HALIFAX COUNTY

The ladies in the Community
Club in Roseneath Township
have drawn up a premium list
for canned fruits, vegetables,
jellies, pantry supplies and need
lie work and this list is being
published below. It is about as
complete as it can be made and
it would be a good thing for all
the communities to adopt, so that
we can have standard to 90 by.
Canned Fruits and Vegetables
Collection of Canned Fruits $1.OO
Collection Of Canned Vege-
New Britain herald., 1922-05-25
LEGAL NOTICES
District of Piainvile. ss., Probate Court

District of Platnville. ss-, Probate Court, May 24th. 1922.
 Estate of Elizabeth Emily White. late of PlainviHe in said district. deceased. Upon the application of Elizabeth E. Froehlich, praying that letters of admin istration may he granted on said estate represented intestate, as per application file more fully appears 1t is
 Ordered That said application he heard and determined at the Probate Of1ce, in Plainville, in said district, the second day of June A. D., 1922, at II o'clock in the forenoon and that public notice be given of the pendsncy of said application and the time and place Of hearing thereon. by publishing a copy of tAs order once in some newspaper having a circulation in said district, and by posting A copy thereof on the public slrnpost of the Town of plaintille in said district. at least i've days before said day Of hen ring.
 MERRITT O. RYDER,
 JudsA
New Britain herald., 1922-05-25
TRUCKING & STORAGE

TRUCKING & STORAGE
 EXPERT MOVING, PACKING. GRATING AND SHIPPING, EITHER BY RAIL OR TRUCK. BEST EQUIPPED IN THE CITY FOR LOCAL AND LONG DIS TANCE FURNITURE MOVING. INTER URBAN TRANSFER &
 STORAGE
 167h MAIN. PHONE 2o9o & 2oo2
 A. F. MARSH. MGR.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-25
Vacation Places For Rent :

BEACH PARK Conn. room cottage. large living room, open fireplace large dining room, china closet and coat closet Kitch- en. set tubs Six chambers. Splendid closets, large bathroom, electricity gar age 50 feet from waterfront. Very at tractively and comfortably furnished Phone River 95S. Mrs. H. l. Donnelly, 51 Avon Place. Springfield. Mass.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-25

SALESMAN to call on property owners with a building necessity. Full or part
 time. Exclusive territory. Address Build
New Britain herald., 1922-05-25

SALESMAN-s1o and commission to sell guaranteed cord and fabric tires direct from factory at lowest prices. Goodstock Tire Co, nos S. Michigan Ave-. Chi cago. Illinois.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-25
LIVE STOCK
Cattle and Swine
Eggs. Poultry. Supplies

COWS, (2) young; 1 Holstein, new milk, and 1 calf John HendrIokson. south from depot on the left. Kensington.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-25

STOCK SALESMEN, 3. first class experi- enced men only. Very liberal commission. ST West Main St, Room 123,
New Britain herald., 1922-05-25

TAILOR, experienced. Steady work. Apply to J. Oken, 466 Arch St. Phone 617-12.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-25

GRAND ST. 45-2 light housekeeping rooms with all modern improvements.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-25
BUSINESS SERVICE

Barbers, Ha1rdfeSs, WASScilse 10 AAIRCUTTING-Mo we have two hobby horse chairs to amuse kiddies while having their hair trimmed. Hours sa m to n. m. s2 Church. orn. Reloin.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-25

INDIAN NECK cottage for rent, month of June, one house from water front, : rooms, 4 bedrooms, s75 for month. s20 9a1a.N
New Britain herald., 1922-05-25

PEN of & laying White LeGhorn hens and cockerel and R. |. red cockerels. Prize stock. Apply 114 Carlton St.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-25
Rooms and Board
Rooms For Honsekeepine

EAST MAIN ST, 3os-Furnishe rooms for housekeeping. Kitchen pantry, dining room and chamber. Everything furnished complete. Set tubs large gas range, large bathroom. Private entrance. All modern improvements. Very low price. Tel 942-2.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-25

BABY CHICkS-R. I. Reds. White Leg horns. June g. 15o June g, 14c, postpaid. Homestead Farm, Newton, Conn
 BABY CHICK prices reduced-Rred lay popular breeds; prepaid guaranteed de- livery send for circulars; Brooders s475 up. Roy Clark, East Hartford, Conn.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-25

ASH BARRELS, s4.50 value, $40; wash boilers special at 9Sc. Screens a9c un Morrison's Variety store S9 Arch St. Omen fin
New Britain herald., 1922-05-25
ROOMS, BOARD AND HOTELS
Rooms For Rent

BELDEN ST, 46-Large furnished room for gentleman or lady. Phone 2626-3.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-25

It does no harm to try Herald Classified Ad.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-25

200 ACRES in Somers, Conn.,. equally di- vided in tillage, pasture, wood, etc. Nine room house. good barn and sheds, 25
 head of cattle, ? horsee, all tools. etc.
 Price and terms right for quick safe. Owner must sell. Will show by appoint ment. Cohen, 2sS Main St., Springfield. Mass. Tel. Walnut. 151e or Walnu. 1303-R
New Britain herald., 1922-05-25

TWO front unfurnished rooms for light housekeeping. not connected with any family. Phone 1874 for particulars
New Britain herald., 1922-05-25

BARGAINS IN USED CARS: 1920 Buick touring.
 1920 Paige touring.
 1920 Stakeholder touring.
 1919 Stutz touring.
 1918 kissel Ear sedan.
 1918 Kissel Kar coupe.
 1917 Ford touring. l- 1917 Oldsmobile roadster.
 1917 Oakland roadster.
 1918 Rec roadster.
 1919 Chevrolet 490 tourinSe 1917 Rec touring. and many other tourings. roadster coupes and sedans Time payments. Open evenings.
 USED CAR EXCHANGE OF N. E. IS MAIN ST. PHONE c7S5
New Britain herald., 1922-05-25
LAWN MOWERS :$ @ : $ $= $= $:: & :: :::;
BUSINESS SERVICE

Barbcrs, Hairdress, Masseuse ls HAIRDREsSINu. Marcel waving manicur- ing. hennaed. hairbobbing. shampoolng facial massage. Parlsienne pack. hair dye ing. Violet Ray treatment. Lucille Beauty Shop, 35s Main St. Top floor. Tel. o3s, MARCEL WAVING, hhampoos scalp treat ment. faeials. Work done at your home, Estells> V. Barkmaa, 527 W. Main St. Phone 1851. Phone for appointment.