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Evening star., 1923-07-08
CALLS BUSINESS GOOD.

CHICAGO. July 7.-"Business is
good and there is no trouble in sight"
John j. Mitchell, president of Illinois
Merchants Trust. Company, said at
the semf-annual meeting of the
banks directors. More than thirty
men representing varied branches
of. business and industry stated that
their lines were doing comfortably
we'll, although not quite as active as
in. the spring, and that profits Were
fair. .--
Evening star., 1923-07-08
D. & H. HEAD is ABROAD.
President Loree Said Nothing
About Cut in Dividend Rate

NEW YORK. July 7.-Dow-Jones
says: There have been no indications
Delaware and Hudson railroad directors
will reduce dividend rate from per
cent when they meet July 25 for action
on quarterly dividend. President Loree
left for Europe last month to be
gone until September ]. He made
no indication prior TO his departure
that change in rate would be made,
but did comment on improvement in
earnings in second quarter and more
favorable outlook for remainder OF
wear"
Evening star., 1923-07-08
SLUMP IN WHOLESALE
DRY GOODS BUSINESS

CHICAGO, July Marshall Field
& Co. says current wholesale dis
tribution of dry goods was create.
in volume than for same period a
year ago. but was considerably less
than last week. Customary inactivity
of post-inventory period and with
drawal from their territories of a
force vacations were felt in small
volume of road sales taken during
week. Total was about same as that
of same week last year. Collections
ago.
Evening star., 1923-07-08
COTToNsEED OIL PRICES.

NEW YORK. July 7.-cottonseed oil
was quiet and featureless. with prices
off slightly. due to the disappointing
action of lard. Closing bids were
Sales, 1900 barrels. Prime crude,
9.25 asked; prime summer yellow,
spot, 10.50a11.00: July, 1890: SeDtem-
Der, 1851; December, S.57, all bid,
Evening star., 1923-07-08
CLOSING COTTON PRICES.

NEW ORLEANS. July Cotton
futures closed steady. % points up
to "a down, net. Close-July, 26.92a
26.sS; October, 23.06a23.0S: Decem-
ber, 22.7Sa22.S0; January, 22.63a22.6S;
March, 22.56a22.58. Spot quiet, I'd
points higher; middiing, 27.63. :.
Evening star., 1923-07-08
TWO HURT IN RAIL ACCIDENT

TAMPA, Fla, July 1.-Two Tampa
women were injured and many other
passengers were bruised this after
noon when an Atlantic Coast Lihe
passenger train was derailed and up
set eight miles east Of Tampa.
Evening star., 1923-07-08

Opais, when first taken from the
ground, as so soft that they may be
aAlled apart by the dngerA
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-06-26

Baptist church here. Pending word
from him., church here will decide
whether to invest S15O,00O in re-
modelling and improvement of pres
ent building or to erect entirely
new plant to cost about $1,O0O,0OO.
BradentOwn--1922- season shows
ders verdict of wilfuf murder of c.
w. Smith, who was killed near
Sanderson by John Digger.
adentown-1922-23 season shows
gain /of S1S carloads in shipments of
fruits ad vegetables over previous
season, Gains were: 37S cars OF
citrus fruits; 400 cars Of celery and
500 cars of tomatoes. Slight de-
creases were shown in lettuce and
mixed vegetables
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-06-26
Taxi Driver Is Shot
In Child kidnapping;
Mother Is Prisoner

TAMPA, Fla, June 23.-Leo Day,
local taxicab operator, well known
in court circles, is held in st. Peters
burg on q charge of kidnapping; r.
X. Smith, another chauffeur is in
the hands of the authorities here,
suffering from buckshot wounds;
Mrs. Mallory Frier. mother Of four
year-old Walter Brantley, is held as
a material witness, and third man
is being sought as a result of the
alleged kidnapping last night of the
boy from his foster parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. c. B. Brantley, of Gulfport,
Fla, near st. Petersburg.
According to Mr.. Brantley, the
men drove up to his home soon after
dark last night Two men got out,
and while one engaged him in con-
versation, the other grabbed up the
boy and ran. Brantley said he Sc
cured his shotgun and wounded the
second man, but that they escaped
in the automobile.
Shortly afterwards 81 motorcycle
policeman in st. Petersburg, noting
car running at high speed, gave
chase. The machine stopped to let
one IndH OUT anu lIIeh pIOCSSuSu,
The man proved to be Day. He was
taken to the police headquarters and
held on g. charge of speeding, which
today was changed to kidnapping.
The machine proceeded to Tampa,
where Smith went to a HOSPITAL FOE
treatment. Acting on advices from
ST. Petersburg, detectives sought the
machine here and finally located
Smith. Mrs. Frier and the boy were
located at q hotel. She surrendered
when assured the lad would not be
taken from her.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-06-26

busses is inaugurated to connect
with cars operated.
Camden--Mrs. Lillian C. Smith,
wife of w. T. Smiht, a prominent
merchant, dies at home here.
Greenvine-Mrs.. Ida Eller Quinn,
SO, is claimed by death.
COIumbia--John BAILEY Withers,
one of leading fire insurance agents
OF Columbia, dies at hospital here.
Columbia Railway passenger rate
reduction cannot be legally enforced,
railroad ConmissionerA2 SheaIy and
Arnold declare, in fling dissenting
opinions to order issued Effort is
being made to reduce fare to 8 cents
per mile. It Is now 3 IL.
GreenvilIe1R Robert I. Woodside,
president of Woodside National
bank here, is elected president of
South Carolina Bankers associa-
tiont succeeding Gu L. Cobb, of Rock
Hill,
GreenviIIe-South Carolina and
sister states were not justified in
secession, declares J. w. Norwood,
local banker, IN address to Civitan
club here.
Greenwood Because lads of, today
are SO slow to propose, some girls
are selling theirhope sheets for an
tiques, Greenwood girl .solemnIy as
serts. @
Anderson Considerable damage to
corn, cotton and other crops, results
from terrific hail storm in county.
I GreenvilIe-V. M. Manning, of
I Greenville, wins tennis championship
of the Garolinas over Jack Caldwell
OF Atlanta, in annual tournament
here. ..t .~.4.
Columbia Eugene Adams, youth
full negro, is electrocuted at state
Epenitentiary for murder OF Attaway
Brown, merchant, in orangeburg
Icounty.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-06-26

Mothers Friend and had only nurse: va
had no time to get doctor because wasn't
very sick--only about ten or fifteen min
utes." Use Mothers Friend" as our moth
ers and grandnothers did Don't wait, start
today, and meanwhile write to Bradield
Regulator Co., BA 46, Atlanta, Ca. for a
flee illustrated book containing information
every expectant mother should have. "Moth-
sr's Friend" 10 sold By al drug st0geas~
everywhere,
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-06-26

from Suuerln2 IMAM you
have perhaps imagined.
An eminent physicians
expert in this science,
has shown the way. It
was he who first pro-
duced the great remedy,
IN 9th er's Friend"
Mrs. C. ]. Hartman,
Scranton, Pa, says:
with my first two
children / had a doctor
and a nurse, and then
they had to use instru-
rnents, but with my last
two children I fiaad
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-06-26

Hurry mother! Even a cross, sick
child loves Nthe ''fruity" taste OF
california Fig Syrup" and 1t never
fails to open the bowels. A tea
spoonful today may prevent a sick
child tomorrow. If constipated bill
ious, feverish, fretful, has cold.
collie, or if stomach is sour, tongue
coated, breath bad, remember
good cleansing of the little bowels
is often ali that is necessary.
Ask your druggist for genuine
California Fig Syrup" which has
directions for babies and children of
all ages printed on bottle. Mother!
You must say California" or you
may get an imitation fig syrup.
advertisement
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-06-26
SOUTH CAROLINA

Greenwood. Hordes of army
worms invade county and farmers
arer actively combating them. They
originated in crimson clover field.
GreentilIe. - Rev. s. T. Mat
thews, pastor of Central Baptist
church sails from New York to at
tend Worlds Baptist Alliance in
Stockholm and to tour the Holy
| Land.
Columbia.-Gov. Mcleod offers
$3.50 reward for the capture of
| Wash Smith, negro, who escaped
from Oranseburg changing where
he was serving life sentence for
murder of Magistrate Jeff D. Will
liams.
Union. - Mary Louise, young
daughter Of DR.. and Mrs. Felix
Goudelocl, Is severely scalded when
kettle tits over upon her.
CharIeston.-Rev. Paul Due, for
some time member of st. Paul's
! Episcopal church, is ordained to
/ priesthood of that church.
CharIestOn.-C. Ross Jenkins is
ordained to ministry at meeting Of
! Charleston Presbytery.
Klngstree.-Funds are received to
carry out 100000 drainage project
of Kingstree swamp. Thousands of
acres to be freed OF water. Actual
! dredging Of canal 60 miles long will
/ begin during summer.
C0lumbia. --Lutherans inaugurate
movement to clear church here OF
/ debt.
Bish0pville.-F'or third successive
year first open cotton bloom in Lee
county is brought in by r. r. Shaw.
Orangeburg hose team race
Orangeburg fire department wins
out over Greenwood at annual state
firemen's convention and is award
| ed trophy cup.
GreenvilIe.-Mrs. c. Fl. Holland,
well-known in Paris mountain sec
! ton, IS claimed by death.
WATERFORD. -Trustees Of Walter.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-06-26

Hobbs are spending vacation at
Monteagle, Tenn.
Misunderstanding Charles M.
Sartain, federal prohibition director
for Alabama, resigns, following
shake-up in office.
Gadsden.--M. H. McCuen is elect.
ed president OF. American Business
club.
Tuscaloosa. --Several carloads of
hogs are shipped from Tuscaloosa
to Birmingham.
MOntgomery.-St interest
is manifested in Montgomery fat
stock show this fall. Prizes total
$4,000.%
reensborO.-Civitan club plan
ming aviation field for Greensboro.
uscalOOsa.--Alonzo Manuel has
two fingers crushed by machinery,
and amputation. is necessary.
Fort Deposit Miss Lacy Kolb
and Henry c. SorreH are married
here.
Flat TOp.-Joe Lee, negro con-
Wet, is killed by Buck Weatherly,
also negro convict.
Fairfield Merchants here are CO.
operating in giving gifts to people
trading in Fairfield.
Bessemcr.-Prof Earl A. Collins,
of Peabody college, is elected prin
clpai of Bessemer High school.
-Ensley-Deacons of Ensley Bap-
! ~ I an nj h
with banquet. <..rt
ACCOMPLISHMENTS of comnnerc
is fostering mpvements for white
way ON Nineteenth street and Sec
ond avenue.
T. OBeiika.--Sheriff Moon arrests
F,erney Wingfield, Auburn negro,
charged, with assaulting his wife
with razor.
sNedowee.- and corn In
this section is looking fine, and
prospects for a normal crop are
flattering.
Selma. --F'uneral of DR.. E. P. Gait,
noted pharmacist, is one of largest
ever held here. ..-
Mobile. -Commissioner Hartwell
charges delay of selecting site for
high school is causing unnecessary
interest to be paid on bond money.
Gadsden.-City exempts all manu-
featuring plants from taxes for five
years.
,Tasper.-City and county officials
are making war on labor agents
who are operating without licenses.
TuscalOOsa.-Cold storage plant of
Tuscaloosa Packing company is
cofnpleted and ready for business.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-06-26
Pleasant Costume

The peasant costume, with cross
stitching in gay coiors continues to
be one Of the most popular modes
of the season.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-06-26
Childbirth
L
Here 10 wonderful message to ali
expectant rnothersl

When the Little One arrives, you
can have that moment more free
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-06-26

st. Augustine.--As evidence of
poisonous character Of illicitly dis
titled liquor, Sheriff Boyce reports
seizure of several galvanized iron
stills-not a copper drum among
them. Action Of mash on iron
nrnd11ces deadly poison
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-06-26
Kissimmee.- 1.-TWO m,

Kissimmee.-Two marriages Of
popular young people mark week
here. Miss Amy Makinson is wed
ded to Shafter w. Cason, and Miss
Madeline Bissell, of Detroit, is wed
ded to Fred Phipps.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-06-26

JacksOnville.--O day last week
when north and west were suffer-
ing from intense heat, when many
were dying with mercury at "a in
New York, SO in Boston and 80 in
Chicago, it was only "a here, SO in
Miami and SO in Key West, south.
ernmost point of nation, and all
Florida points were favored with
cool breeze.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-06-26

Jacksonville r. Alsop, Jr,
mayor, and new city administration
are sworn in. Alsop succeeds John
w. Martin who had served three
successive terms of two years.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-06-26

Bradentowm. - Shipment Of 500
cases, 1920 cans of grapefruit to
San Francisco is made in one day
by cannery here. On day before
solid carload, 29,520 cans, was ship
ped to Chicago Company expects
huge business next season.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-06-26

y Tampa.-Several of foremost fl
nanciers of east and south are elect
ed directors of Temple Terraces,
Inc, which is projecting 7,500-acrc
orange grove. 1t is announced $500
acres have been cleared and planted
and clearing of rest will be COM
pleted in few months.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-06-26
Jacksonville

Jacksonville. - Pleading self-de-
Tense Henry Howard Roger , is
found not guilty of murder for
killing M. c. Hart his landlord, on
limo 2
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-06-26

Snartanburg. j. Rion McKissick
editor of Greenville Piedmont, is
elected president of South Carolina
Press association.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-06-26

Observation-Disclosures. Mary Murphy
Bowling, wife of sheriff, dies after
long illness.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-06-26

Anniston.-A,. w. Giles is shot and
: Instantly killed by Harry Paul
Maynie, of Atlanta Ga. Trouble is
!, caused by auto collision.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-06-26

DarlingtOn.-J. Monroe Spears
friends assert he will be candidate
for attorney general at next cleo
ton. He does not deny rumors.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-06-26

: Montgomery. - Alabama public
service commission denies Alabama
Power company right to construct.
high tension powell line from
Huntsville to Muscle Shoals.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-06-26

Greonvllle. -Assistanc to cam
paign against illiteracy in South
Carolina is given by South Carolina,
Bankers association. Each person
who learns to write will be given
deposit of 81.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-06-26

GainesviIle.-George Caker pleads
guilty of murder of Brown Tishby,
aged ''hoodoo DOCTOR" and is given
life term.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-06-26

Columbia. -Checls t9alllng $685.
$40 have been mailed out to county
superintendent of education as
counties share of state appropria-
ton guaranteeing seventh months
term for rural schools.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-06-26

DarlingtOn.-Trial Of John Bar
field for murder of Federal Prohlbi,
ton Officer j. Leroy Youmans last
March, begins here. Barfieid denies
having fired fatal shot,
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-06-26

Notwithstanding of State Ev.
erett admits a renewal of popular
demand for him to make race for
governor sis Fostering" him, and re-
asserts opposition to running.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-06-26

Jasper.-Comn1itte with Congress
....inan w. 3. Bankhead as chairman
= starts drive to raise $4,000 for Boy
u Scout movement.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-06-26

Salisbury.-Alfred c. Leonard
twenty-five, son of w. II. Leonard
dies at Pinehurst, his wife survfv,
ing.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-06-26

Rocky M0unt.-Police officials
are advised that William Spring Nc.
Donald, %, wanted on charge of en-
bezzling $4,000 from First National
bank of Rocky Mount, is under ar.
rest in st, Louis, Mo.
RutherfOrdton.- P. Flack,
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-06-26

M0ntevallo.-Mrs. L. B. Bush,
gsHead of child welfare departmentt.of
4Iabama. speaks here
Ethelville.--Mrs. j. B. Joyner, six
ty-five we'll known farm woman,
dies of appendicitis.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-06-26

Troy.-Louise M. Short Baptist
Widows and Orphans Home now
has 21o children. Final contingent
Of children arrive in two special
coaches
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-06-26

GreenvilIe.-Mrs. c. Fl. Holland,
well-known in Paris mountain sec
ton, IS claimed by death.
alterboro. Trustees Of Walter.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-06-26

AliceviIIe. c. W. Hughes,
seyenty-six, dies at home of sister,
Mrs. J. H. SomerVille.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-03

was 20 short and Just what Il ought
20 have been from the sweet woman
she Nasi
My Poor child-oHwaid waA killed
the day before Yesterday. We are
both vory unhappy. Try 90 work
hard am old and can only pray.
read Il two or three times: II
came by The SECOND post Then We
went IN 10 lunch. II was boiled beef
and dumplins had a second help
ing Of dumping without quite know
ing what ! was doing Then. In a
sort OF sinpor. Iwaahed up. 1 wasn't
qualified then.
And that's nearly all II Nias only
little later that I began 20 regret
Oswald. that I found myself al with
a sort of reaction from excitement
There had been no little that I felt
the future ought 20 have held a great
deal. Il had come just AZ. half afraid.
half curious. realized that IA a
few weeks ! should bo new crsa-
ture, a woman. no longcg pruoccu-
pied. pure Hiili. impure By iioenso,
People think young girls don't broo'
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-03

minister once. lie didn't know tn
difference between silesia and Sicily
and his ono idea n Intellectual REQ
reatlon wa ilg-saw puzzles Al oth.
~ times be slept or ordered peopli
about Fortunate his clvi. servant
altered his Instructions. and no haru
Was done II you don't mind ny eay.
ing 10. all these people born rich ant
wealthy. they're like whales throws
on the beach By the industrial move
msnts Of the world They lie on thf
beach and heaye. taking W tn
space Of millions Of respectable
wrinkles. And. BY some zooiogicst
prodigy. they have lungs a. veil ~
Fills. and 20 they 50 on heaylng ana
heaying. and viii 80 on until the in
spired wrinkles heaye them back int
the sea-"
Doctor Upnor saw the upper class
large. because he WaEn'u 81 thefni
being Of them, Jaw them small
But b. stimulated me. and a sort q
respect. AZ II Tor Oswald. preyente<
him from making advances 70 rns
that day.
CONTINUED Monday
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-03

Of man whom the tailor would serve
first ana b0st. lie looked cxtraordi-
narlly handsome. he was one OF
the men whose complexion khaid
suits The brass buttons caught up
the golden brown ss Bis checks; he
looked such soldier with his hair
cut closer than usual I don't think
/ loved him until then. Tor now he
was no longer uncertain and tor
turod. his gray eycs had lost all un-
certainty as he said. This Is going
10 be a big job. 70 rs u good thing
we're starting early Then. after =
pause. in that grave. pleasant voice
81 his. he said. without hesitation.
without doubt. as II facing another
job Ursula. Two loved you for four
years and never told you 30. because
was a doubling fool But there's
no time for doubts now. II you care
FOR me. win you marry me on my
FIRST lcayeT'
did not reply al once. Somehow
was disappointed II ought TO have
been more fervent I wished him "a
tremble under the shadow OF death
10 that ! could weep l don't mean
! tremhic. unless tho Crusaders
tremhlcd suppose they did
nearly said No. and he. being sem
] sitiyc. must have felt Il. Tor some.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-03
Page 903
MIR BEERS STORY

ing At him. then no said. Two Of
you boys so out and cut me a
bunch Of switches. Get good ones.
not too heavy. but good and
keen The boy who had been bad
turned white. Tho rest OF US
studied bard.
The two boys came back with
their bunch Of switches Mr..
Curtis looked them over careful
~. selected ono. ran u thru hts
fingers. then said. Jim come up
frontr
"Jim shufflsd his feet along.
and went
(" Now. said Mr.. Curtis. laying
his hand on Jim's shoulder.
you've done wrong, and you know
IL And I'm going 10 punlah you.
and you know that. too. But I'm
going 20 let you choose.
Either I give you n good
whipping with the switch. or you
stay In from recess every day for
q week
whip me- mumbied Jim and
took his whipping.
~ AABh - E"Ah ~ AsteA
school" Mr.. Bier said. II never
knew one boy 10 choose tho other
way. Every one OF Us took our
whipping and went out TO play.
'Mr Curtis would do IL like
this. swhackr with the whip.
and be would say, N.Y. but you
are n plueky fellow. 'whseki
whAekr TAks brave man.
'whack' whaek, whaekl' That's
the way ifke 70 see . fellow take
a licking. By the time he was
thru we had singing shoulder.
and a wholesome fear OF the whip,
but no hatred OF the teacher. and
very little shame.
what did / earn ri show
you
tcontinued)
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-03

over these thingh. bat wo do we're
20 horribly ignorant that We brood
more than ne passionate male. no
haa nothing % learn. Now the fear
ful hope was gonei he lay dead out
there II wasn't like dying AZ home
was seeing men die slowly one
was told things about their oondi-
ton. There was chatter about an
operation. But being killed out
there. Il Just meant that somebody
who had already gone out Of ones
lifr figured still lsas In A. firE, oa-
wnld was. aud then he wasn't Be-
aidep had too much 70 do, II was
that feeling. no doubt. made me tell
Doctor upnor nearly a year later.
"Am / a bcast1" ns,id. do you
think / am heartieas7'
He looked at me thoughtfully.
"woll no. Feelings aren't COM
pulsory. A thing affects you in ono
way or In Another. People say It's
your heart say its your solar
plexus-
! That's a very material way Of
putting it,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-03


mother broke her engagement and
ran away with my father, and my
father was just a--bandit--an out.
law"
Alice was silent for quite a space
Kate. too. refrained from speaking.
Finally the girl took up the story
again.
The homo my father took mother
TO as a bride WAS a little cabin, way
back in the hills OF Virginia. A,
night tho lights in !ts windows
against tte black Of tho hills, must
have looked like starA. suspended
midway between heaven and earth
no steep was the crest II huddled
against and 30 black the foliage.
II remember H." reminiscently
"and even yet love II.
"As nothing moro than a
girl--mothcr went 10 that cabin and
there she lived the remainder of her
days. ! was her only child. Father
was away, rowing tho hills-gont
nights and gone days sometimes.
And mother. alone there except
for me, In a cabin set down almost
In the wilderness. with no carpet or
the floor. with very little furniture
with no money. no society, not ever
any books, somehow managed e
stay young and beautiful and.
think, happy. until" Alicc's voic'
softened and finally she ceased
speaking.
TO BE Continued
Copyright. 1928. by Seattle Starl