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The Washington times., 1922-07-04
A MAN IN THE CASE
A ROMANCE OF CITY AND COUNTRY
-By Ella Randall Pearce--

. hat kneeling beside a flower bed.
At least. that is how 1t seemed 10
Steve till the little girl sprsng 20
her feet and showed a flushed face
and dancing eyes.
Good morning, Mr.. Allard.
trilled a musical voice. Can't
shake hands because I'm all grub.
by. That's why I thought you d
better come out here. I'm garden.
ing"
Young Stephen Allard struggled
for composure. but his face he.
trayed his bewilderment.
You're not-you ARE lie
backed away and his eyes began
to twinkle in response to he" own
You know this is an awful joke
on me, Miss Lila"
Lila drew herself up hauyhti.Y
and narrowed her eyes while her
lips Curveed in a mystic smile. "Do
! look more natural like this'"
Then she essayed ! serDrntine
glide. but her short dlmity skirts
and low -heeled sandals were out
Of harmony.
Steve blinked thoughtfully. IT
really don't know how YOU do II.
Why, you look like a little Eng.
lish girl''--
80 simple and unsophisticatcd."
Lila smiled naively at him. well.
I'd rather be here with my flow
ers than''-
"A Sphinx on parade?" suggested
Steve. II don't blame you. MAY
sit DOWN.
They sat dow ntogethor on n
rustic bench. And Lila took off her
hat, revealing dark hair that waved
naturally, II a bit rebelliously, and
complexion OF charming fresh.
ness without its makeup.
And they talked OF flowers and
books and art and people md cv
erYthing but fashions. Until Mt
last Steve realized that he was
staving an unreasonably long -ime
and he had not yet said why he
had come.
Then he looked at Lila. sweet
and fair as rosebud. and his
heart contracted as ne thought Of
the artificial. exotic atmosphere OF
his fathers shop. and the manna-
duins on parade and the curious
eyes that feasted on the daily ex.
hihition OF fashion and beauty.
Lila on exhibition. The idea sud.
denly become intolerable. This
gentle young girl. with serious
eyes and sweet smile. simpla
hearted. pure minded. unspoilCd.
was the lovcliest creature hn had
ever seen-lovelief even than the
girl OF his dreams,
Young stephen Allard rose alb.
ruptly.
"I'n have to go. hut I'm coming
back again. That is, IL you wont
me to, give me one OF your flow
ers."
While Lila was placing a wee
boutonniere of pansies on his coat
lapel. Steve continued:
Father sent me to ask YOU to
come back to the shop. But Tn
going to ask you not to come back
now. because"-he grinned logical.
ly AT her-'I expect to take up
most Of your time myself. Now
that we're really acquainted, Lila.
I'll tell Dad you positively can't
come back. I'll tell him there's
a man In the case. Thatn settle
IT,"
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BY Rex Beach,
Author OF ":The Spollers." The
silver Horde" '"The Barrier"
Heart Of the Sunset" and
Numerous Other Popular
Novels.

<<v1 ES, I'm drunk, but l
know what I'm doing. !
u went out last night, and
you warned me. I went again to-
night and-Oh yet! I helped mar
ry your friends's son to a show
girl. What are you going TO do
about it?"
"I-why. you mustn't talk like
that; you're not yourself. Lilas."
He ran his eyes over the luxur-
ious little room; he wiped his
face with a shaky hand, feeling
that it was he who had lost his
senses. THE wine is talking.
When I asked you to marry me I
never dreamed"
You never dreamed I'd dis
obey you, eh? Well. didn't in
tend to so early" She laughed
again. Now I suppose you'll
drop me. What"
There's nothing else to do, II
this-But l can't imagine what,
possessed you"
She eyed him silently with an
expression he could not fathom,
then asked, Tell me, do you
really care for me?"
Jarvis Harmon was a virile,
headstrong man; his world had
come suddenly. inexplicably to
an end. His voice was hoarse,
as he answered.:
A High Price.
do you think I'd have made a
fool of myself If l hadn't? Do
you think I'd have ruined my.
self?"
Have you ruined yourself?"
she interrupted. quickly.
Not quite, perhaps; but what
I've lost, what I've sacrificed.
would have ruined most men.
My home is gone. and my fam
ily-as you know-yes. and a
good many other things you don't
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When q Girl
Murries
BY Ann Lisle.
BY Ann Lisle.
"HERE was no mistaking tho
message of Mabel Storrs'

message of Mabel Storrs'
- eyes.
NV goddess Of liberty girl had
found situation with which ner
cool efficiency couldn't cope. I had
an instructive recognition Of just
what the situation must be. That
1t was based on q trifle could per
ceive. But trifles may be tremen.'
dous.
l turned to Rosa Cordova with a
suavity I'd scarcely known l pos
sessed:
Good morning. stranger" said
gravely, yet with an effort at cour-
tesy
Mabel's lips twisted. Mrs. Cor
dova smiled and continued 10 turn
the leaves OF the ledger at which
she never once glanced. She'had a
reproachful air Of being extremely
busy-while we loafcd on the Job.
you are an early bird | went
on. But I've done a days work
at my own office. And I'll wager
my friend, Miss Storrs has already
planned a weeks campaign In that
efficient brain of hers. ! might AS
we'll confess, Mrs. Cordova, when
first discovered that my husband
had gone off leaving someone else
monarch Of all she surveyed here,
was envious. But now | am
ready to acknowledge that he
knew Just what he was dOi'B
when he put Miss Storrs in full
charge OF his affairs here in The
home office"
Mrs. Cordova raised her brows
and continued to make an elahor-
ate show of saying nothing. Her
smart little turban of red poppirs,
her dainty heige colored dress with
collar and cuffs embroidered in
scarlet--even the impedunt little
slippers which didn't touch the
floor-had an aid Of superiority
aud capitalization reprOaching the
simple garments Mable and l
wore. Feeling determined, but
with a cool mist Of awkwardncss
beginning 10 swathe me, l went
on:
you and I are-branch offices.
I represent he personal interests,
you the--foreign trade, and Miss
Storrs IL III" homo office. So we
report to her Shall we Segin?"
"why not?" asked Rosa CorriD
va. with suavity outmatrhing
my own.
"Then"-I hesitated, and max.
ing one quiet effort brought out
the words which I felt were bc und
to precipitate matters. Then.
let's ask the chairman. Miss
Storrs, to call the meeting to or:
der. Won't you take the chair,
Mabel?"
Mabel's lips twisted into wry
little shadow OF a smile. pulled
two chairs toward the side of the
desk opposite the one where Mrs.
Cordova sat enthroned in the place
which used to be Jim's and which
has been Mabel Storrs' ever since
his departure. The whole thing
was petty-puny even. But I mad
an idea that 1t was cruciaI-sym-
bolic.
Rosa Cordova did not sti- from
which dared me to suggest that
the chair. Indeed she cooked her
head at me with a pert impudence
she stir. took the challenge.
Go bc continued Thursday.
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A Realistic Romance Wherein Poverty
and Millions Walk Side by Side
in Strange Places.

know about. Financially I'm not
done for"
That's too bad"
"Eh?"
She motoned him to proceed.
You've cost me dear enough,
"a money goes, for you've got
ten into my brain, somehow. I
was never foolish over women
until / let you, but you made
me lose my grip on things. and
indirectly paid high. didn't
care. though. was glad. I
wanted you at any price. I tried
to change the world around to
, suit me. and-now you've spoiled
It all"
That blackmah cost you some
thing. didn't IT," He agreed.
carelessly.
And your wife's divorce will
cost a lot more. won't It? You've
squandered quite a fortune on
me. too. haven't you?"
He was too bewildered by her
expression to do more than stare.
mo woman could totally ruin
you: you're too rich for that, but
you're hit hard inside, so l guess
the price is high enough" Lilas
nodded with satisfaction. Thank
God. I'm through. and you'll
never paw me over again.
II don't understand. What are
you getting at?"
IN tell you. l never intended
to marry you, Jarvis"
He started as II she had struck
him.
That's what I said" she re.
affirmed. land I'll tell you why.
Look at me-close."
Naive Surprise.
He did as she directed, but saw
nothing. his mind being in chaos.
1t had been her intention to call
Lorelei to witness this dramatic
disclosure and thus enhance its
effect. but in the excitement OF the
moment she forgot. Look at me-"
she repeated. I'm Lily Levinski
"Levinski. A Jew" he ex-
claimed. in naive surprise
Yes. I'm Joe Levinski's girl.
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set a tiny French clock-one Of
those library ornaments serving
as timepiece and paperweight-
over this his hand closed; he moved
toward her.
Put that down" she cried. He
did not pause. Put it" She
wrenched at the table drawer and
fumbled for something Harmon
uttered a below and leaped at her.
1t was a tiny revolver, small
enough to fit into a mans vest
pocket. or a woman's purse, but
it's report echoed loudly. The noise
came like a cannon-shot to the girl
in the hall outside and brought
a cry to her lips. Lorelei flung her
self against the library door.
What she saw reassured her
momentarily, for. although Lilas
was at bay against a bookcase.
Harmon was rooted in his tracks.
A strange, almost ludricrous ex
preston OF surprise was on his
face; he was staring down at his
breast: the revolver lay on the
floor between him and Lilas.
Lorelei gasped an fncohsrent
question. but neither OF the two
who faced each other appeared to
hear it or to notice her prese ace in
the room.
Il told you to-keep off," 'Iilas
chartered. Her eyes were fixed
upon Harmon. but her outflung
arms were pressed against the
support at her baC' as If she felt
herself growing wean. weak. tYou
did it-yourself warned you"
An Imperative Summons.
The man merely remained mo.
tionless. staring. But there was
something shocking in the paralv-
sis that held him and fixed his
face in that distorted mold OF
speechless amazement. Finally he
stirred: one hand crept inside his
waistCoat. then came away red.
he turned, walked to chair, and
half fell upon il. Then ne saw
Lorelei's face, and her agonized
question took shape out os the
whirling chaos in his mind.
Where's Bob" he said. faint
ly. Call him, please"
The Washington times., 1922-07-04
THE AUCTION BLOCK

LORELEI KNIGHT-A charming and lovely girl who
is brought to New York and placed on the stage by
her mother who seeks to capitalize her daughters
beauty.
LILAS LYNN-A show girl who shares Loreleis
dressing room in the theater in which they act;
she has won the attentions of Jarvis Harmon,
millionaire.
JIM KNIGHT-Loreei's brother an unprincipled
youth who does his best to try to force his sister
into rich marriage to feather his nest.
MAX MELCHER-A well known character along
The Washington times., 1922-07-04
NEW BOUDOIR ROBES
PARIS SENDS HER NEWEST SUGGESTIONS
Rita StuyveSant-

kimino. This robe also fastens to
the left, and the stenciled design
takes the form OF blossoms. scat
tered here and there with spring
time air
The stout woman will appreciate
the slendering effect Of a novelty
striped boudoir robe Of cotton
eponge, with long roll collar and
narrow sash Of self material. The
sleeves are cut in one with the
body from the waistline to the
elbows. and are banded with bias
stripes OF the eponge. Rose, blue
or violet with contrasting stripes
are among the shades seen in this
smart robe.
Another dainty boudoir coat Is
fashioned of crepe satin in orchid.
light blue. pink. and has tiny ruff
files OF cream lace outlining the
long collar. cuffs. and pointed
pockets. A slim girdle Of the
satin loops itself at a low line.
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Vivid LOUe
Story
Chief Characters In This Unusual Romance

Broadway whose connection with the underworld
makes him formidable figure among wrongdoers.
ROBERT WHARTON-Son of a multi-mlionaire, a
reckless spendthrft who is intoxicated most of the
time but who has some sparks of decency in his
sober moments.
ADOREE DEMOREST-A noted dancer who has
startled the Metropolis by her daring exhibitions.
JOHN T. MERKLE-A rich bachelor and a lifelong
friend of Harmon, whose association with Lilas he
watches with anxiety.
CAMPBELL POPE-A caustic writer and critic who
can see little good in stage life.
The Washington times., 1922-07-04
Household Hints

When eggs are being scrambled
for two or more persons. stir In Il
dessertspoonful or so Of fine white
'breadcrumbs.
Gas globes should be washed
once fortnight and allowed 10
dry thoroughly before being re-
placed on the bracket.
When making boiled pudding
be sure that the basin is quite fun;
If there Is any space left water
will get in and consequently the
pudding will he heavy.
Tortoiseshell haircombs become
dull in time, but IL rubbed with
little powdered rotten-stone ard oil
and polished with a chamois lehth.
er their appearance Is greatly I'm.
proved.
Take some dates. remove the
stones, and put blanched almonds
in their place. Dip the dates 1
white OF an egg and roll them in
dedicated cocoanut. Pile on e
small dish. and decorate with
glace cherries.
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n ARIS Is sending us something
unusual in summer boudoir
40

" AXIS Is sendlng us something
unusual in summer boudoir
Il robes, especially adapted TO
travel, for they do not wrinkle.
Just the thing. too. for the bunga.
low or summer cottage. when one
does not care TO wear lacy crea-
tions.
French cotton eponge is the IA
vored fabric, and the couturiers
lend a smart touch to 1t by hand.
stenciled designs trailing gayly
across the front. One interesting
robe is cot with wide kimono
sleeves barely falling over the
shoulders and is collarless. 1t Is
fastened a little to the left with a
wooden bead ornament. 1t comes
In blue. apricot. cerise or orchid,
with stenciled design at the front
and across the sleeves
More Oriental is another rest
robe Of the cotton eponge. with
great winged sleeves in a straight
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was a girl OF the streets" Lilas
was saying. "Oh. you're not the
first. At last / got on the
stage and then-you came. I
knew you; thought I'd die when
you first touched me--then
figured I. all out, and-you were
easy"
go on" he said. hoarsely.
You were a bigger fool than ]
dreamed. but you were old and
you didn't know women. l knew
men though-old men especially"
you took my money-you let
me support you" cried Hammon.
in bitter accusation.
"Oh, did more than that. l
planned everything that has hap
pened to YOU even that black
mail"
"Blackmail" he shouted. Did
you-was that your--?" He
grew suddenly apoplectic; his eyes
diStended and reddened with rage.
His Pride Wounded.
His dismay delighted her.
"Certainly," she smiled. Half
the money is in my bank at this
minute - besides all the rest
you've given me. Oh. I've got
enough to live on without marry
ing you. Who do you think put
your wife wise and gave her the
evidence for her divorce, eh?
Think 10 over
AZ she watched the effect Of
her words Lilas felt that her sat
isfaction WAS now complete; the
mans slack jaw. his staring.
bloodshot eyes convinced her that
this moment was all that she had
wished il to be.
You'll settle with her for
The Washington times., 1922-07-04
This Day in History

THIS is the anniversary of the signing of the Dec
laration of Independence in 1776 at Philadelphia
by the American Congress, declaring the United
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1922-10-26
TRIBUTE TO SENATOR
NEWELL SANDERS

Never in its history did our nation
face greater perils than threaten il
now and never was there greater
need for strong, safe men to adjust
its problems.
The Eighteenth Amendment which
has been sealed with the prayers and
tears of Christian mothers and wives,
and which means so much to the
security of the home and, therefore,
the future strength and perpetuity
of the nation, is threatened.
Senator Sanders is Christian
statesman, one of courage, judgment
and discretion. He is sound on the
temperance question and was con-
spicuous in the memorable fight in
the state a few years ago. He was
in sympathy with The principles for
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1922-10-26

which the beloved and lamented Car
mack fought. He will be strong in
the fight for it in the U. S. Senate.
He is a business man of the high
est ability and his strength of char
acter and earnest convictions will be
restraining force in his own party
for the right.
| am a Democrat of Democrats.
a loyal Daughter of the Confederacy,
and a staunch wearer of the little
white bow and true to all it stands
for. Having had dealings with Sem
ator Sanders and found him reliable,
and feeling that he will be a strong
force in the present crisis, pay him
his simple tribute, regardless of
party affiliation.
MRS. FANNIE E. SELPH,
Recording Secretary and Press Cor
respondent, West Nashville W. C.
T. U.
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1922-10-26
BUSINESS IN GOVERN
MENT

Much has been said in this countr,
in recent years about business il
government. If there has been NOR,
talk of that sort in recent than il
former years, there is reason for it
When it comes to the collection Of
revenue, revenue collected through
the taxation of the people, and the
disbursement Of six billions Of dol.
lars, or no more than half of that, il
is business, big business.
If we are to have more business
in government, how is it to be had?
Wouldn't it be reasonable move
ment in that direction, if good bust
ness men were selected to render aid
and counsel in the doing of the bust
ness of the government
1t is a well known fact that large
majority of the men in the Senate
are professional men. It has been
so in every Congress for years and
years. With the immense debt of the
nation hanging over the heads of
the people, weight of taxation the
like of which has never before been
seen and felt by the American peo-
pie, would 1t not be wise for the men
and the women Of Tennessee to elect
business man to the national Sem
ate, for the term beginning with the
4th day Of next March?
Tennessee voters are presented
with the opportunity to do that. The
Republicans of the state have nomi-
mated as their candidate for the Sen
ate Hon. Newell Sanders, one of the
ablest business men in the state
He has succeeded in life by at
tending we'll to his own business, he
can be relied upon to attend well in
looking after the business of the ma
nation, the people Of the nation. If he
should not be elected then the voters
Of Tennessee will be estopped from
saying they want to give
aid to having real business man to |
do part in the doing of the nations |
business.
The nomination came to Mr.. Sand
ers practically unasked. He simply |
had it understood that if nominated |
he would accept the nomination. He,
Of course, is pleased to have this evil
lence of confidence on the part of
The people. II elected he will serve
the people well and will not be guilty
Of partisan partially in the per-
Torrance of service. He is interested
in the prosperity of his state and
IF his country, of all the people ire
,pective of party.-Knoxville Journal
and Tribune.
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1922-10-26
FAIR TO FARMER,
Sanders Says He Never Sold
Cheaper Abroad.

Replying to your editorial o,
day:
1t gives me pleasure to hav
opportunity to again state d
have never sold plows in Il
countries cheaper than to Ami
farmers. In fact, l have som|
had TO make higher prices al
where the risk is greater.
This charge has come up at
Congressional election since til
Kirley tariff was enacted, and
time We pillow manufacturers
cheerfully denied the charge, b
it has given us a chance to nd
the farmers that we are Il
them fairly.
Further than this I shall
the future sell plows in the
States at higher prices than I
In foreign countries. I, the
hope to receive all the farmers
at the election on November
NEWELL SANDl
Chattanooga Times, Oct
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1922-10-26

repudiate the legal commitments al
promises of the Wilson administr|
ton.
"For the above reason I will vd
for the 100000 loan to Liberia
PRICE OF FLOWS.
Senator Mcclellan states that /
plows cheaper abroad than in At
country. This is untrue. | chaI
the same price to foreign as To boI'
buyers. | have sold more than nj
hundred carloads at such prices n
single foreign country. Senator
heiiar does not seem to grasp the N
that establishing and carrviag orI
farm implement business like tbi1I
OF any benefit TO Tennessee. His ~
prehension of farming and other b,Iz
ness interests is likely to be euuh
at fault. f1T
SENATOR NEWBERRY.
i see that there Is an attemptI.
make what is called NewberryismE
issue IN this campaign. The chaL
against Senator Newberry is that
and his friends spent a large sum
money m in the primary. Senator
neliar has done the same thing
the primaries in which he has n
nominated.
With this case have had MOTH ]
70 DO. The United States Suprl{ !,
court decided that he had v;oIatad~
law and the Senate decided hs
case. so''ieu FL
But Senator Mcclellan saws tbs !,
reelected he is going to introdu1 (
resolution to reconsider the case
ought to let him that is without j {
cast the first stone.
Il did not spend dollar 70 oetE
There need be no 4
that will vote to seat a man w, !,
not entitled to membership in the Al
ate. have a record on this VII
!, was IN the Senate I voted to unL X
senator Lorimer, who corrupted 81 Il
,ilinois Legislature that elected
DID this Notwithstanding the
nat ne was Republican. III
SPEAKERS AND SPEAKING NJ
Senator Mcclellan criticises m.
lot speaking more while l was N
senate. He has certainly been an 4 E.
'ther extreme. In one of his
'aign speeches in the primary he 4
le had probably made more spet
n the Senate than any other Sen 7
t is well enough for one to stat NJ
Jews, but save the country frou n
senator who takes up the time 81
senate trying to convince the cod v
hat ne is a great man. Oratory|
ot indicate statesman any
han egotism indicates brains.
In the lower house of Congress
ate is limited but in the Senate
Unlimited. Speeches in the Senat
item so uncomfortable and so
unable that the other member
ate the Senate chamber while
'untry mourns the waste of time
lould be given to remedial lie, 4
on.
THE following item, taken fro, II
congressional Record, is a samr N
hat Senator Mcclellan says il
enate:
Mr.. President: I realize,
i'd a moment ago, that the
UGH that may be said both fol
sainst the bill, but my belief Is
we will examine into it very
lily, our own reason, as well q
Vn sentiment, must suggest
netting must be done."
NEWELL SANDE
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1922-10-26

Only one of Tennd
twelve Senators and Rep
tatives in Congress is al
ness man. Vote for n
Sanders, a successful BID
man, for United States Sd
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1922-10-26

No loyal American I
should shirk family re-
bilities up to the age of s.
Mcclellan.
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1922-10-26

unTS. AAvIny LIaII, uaIuesDUru.
Tenn R-0
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-09-16

Rt. Hon Andrew Bonar Law, noted
British statesman and political leader.
born in New Brunswick s. years ago
today.
Hamland Garland, celebrated novel.
list and dramatic author, born at West
Salem, Wis, 62 years ago today,
Edmund Pennington, once a day lab
orer now president of tlo 500 Line
railroad, born at La Sale, ILL.,, "A
years ago today.
Sheldon p Spencer United States
senator from Missouri born az Erie,
Pa, SO years ago today
Clarence f Mueller outfeldef Of the
st. Louis National league baseball
team, born in st. Louis, % years ago
today,